Chapter 1102: The Host Becomes the Guest

Although it is already the nineteenth century, Mrs. Sophie's plan is not impossible.

The most important thing is that the Spaniards really want to change the status quo. Isabella II and her mother Maria Cristina have worn away the confidence of all parties in Spain over the years. Even the church, which regards them as puppets, has He doesn't hold out any hope either.

The continuous civil war has exhausted Spain's luck. It is difficult for the Spaniards to resist the invaders as they did against the French.

Once upon a time, facing the most powerful army in Europe at the time, the unarmed Spaniards still fought bravely, and after exhausting all the enemy's energy, they struggled to drive the enemy out of the country.

That was the determination of the civilian mother and daughter in "A Jar of Water", it was the awe-inspiring righteousness of the Marquis family in "The Executioner", it was the unyielding spirit in "The Shooting at the foot of the Prince's Mountain on May 3", and the Spaniards finally resisted with their iron bones. The butcher's knife of the French.

"A Jar of Water" is a masterpiece of patriotic education, "The Executioner" is a work by the French writer Balzac, and "The Execution at the Prince's Hill on May 3rd" is a representative work of the Spanish patriotic painter Francisco José de Goya-Lucientes.

However, the sacrifices of patriots and civilians did not bring peace and beauty. The war continued, the oppression and destruction became more serious, and the dragon slayers eventually became evil dragons.

Francisco José de Goya-Lucientes, the great patriotic painter, had to go into exile in France in his later years to avoid being executed.

"Please, whoever comes to invade (cross out) save us. Anyone can do it"

What kind of state of mind could make a Spaniard write such a letter to the National Assembly in Frankfurt.

There is no doubt that the Spanish-Bourbon family is exhausted, but their opponents are even more unbearable, so the whole country has become a quagmire.

Externally, France was hit hard and could not recover in a short period of time. The British were more like vultures than eagles. Although they watched with eagerness all year round, they extremely hated losses.

This is indeed the best time for the Habsburg family to return to Spain. If it were to be married at any other time, it would inevitably be subject to various warnings (refer to the Franco-Prussian War).

But as an elder brother, he would not treat his biological brother as a disposable consumable. As the emperor of the Austrian Empire, Franz was even less likely to waste his family's precious blood.

"Mother, Isabella II is an intolerable woman. Regardless of whether those rumors are true or false, we should not let the family's bloodline and reputation be tarnished."

"Franz, you are the emperor now, so don't be so impulsive.

Maximilian was born into the most prominent family in Europe. Since childhood, he has enjoyed the wealth and splendor that others could not achieve in their entire lives. Now he must shoulder his own mission. "

Mrs. Sophie turned to look at Maximilian again, her eyes softened a little, and she no longer had the usual preaching tone, but spoke solemnly.

"Maximilian, my son. Do you have the consciousness to sacrifice for your family and the empire?"

Maximilian gritted his teeth and answered without much hesitation.

"have."

No wonder some people say that the Habsburg family is the strictest organization in modern European history. A mother can push her child into a pit of fire just for a chance, and the child can choose to do so without hesitation. This is indeed extraordinary.

"Mother, I think Ludwig is more suitable."

"Ludwig?"

Mrs. Sophie and Maximilian were both a little surprised, and Ludwig, who was concentrating on cooking, said in disbelief.

"I?"

Little Maria stared with a pair of big black eyes, and she was full of gossip. She found it interesting, but she didn't understand the real meaning behind it.

Ludwig's intelligence was the closest to that of Archduke Franz Karl among all of Sophie's children. He was pious, studious, humble, and aristocratic, but these were obviously of little use in the Spanish court.

Such an honest person would probably be eaten to pieces by the Spanish mother and daughter. Franz's behavior was no longer taking chestnuts from the fire, but giving him away in vain.

"I object, Ludwig simply can't handle that situation."

"Don't be too busy objecting now. Ludwig's mission is to create humans, and he doesn't need to worry about the rest."

"Franz, what are you talking about? Are you crazy? What is the purpose of marriage?"

"Mother, don't worry. Spain is a worthy marriage partner, but Isabella II herself is not.

So Ludwig wanted to marry Maria Cristina's second daughter and presumptive heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Luisa Fernanda. "

"Franz! Isabella II is only 18 years old. She will have many children. And Princess Luisa Fernanda has never received the title of Princess of Asturias. You should know what this means. What are you wearing?

If the family cannot claim the title of King of Spain, then the sacrifice of your brothers is not worth it, and it would be better to select suitable candidates from the collateral line. "

(Prince of Asturias is the title of heir to the Spanish throne.)

"Mother, aren't you clear yet? Spain is a quagmire. They just want to use the influence of the Austrian Empire.

Do we really want to follow France and take a trip into this muddy water? And will the great powers really leave us alone? "

Madame Sophie was silent. She had enough confidence in the court struggle, but for international politics, especially the skills Franz showed at the Confederation Monarch Conference, she had exceeded her cognition.

"But Isabella II and the former regent Queen Christina are not good people. Ludwig may be used by them. Maximilian should go."

"Mother, I don't think Maximilian can beat the mother and daughter."

Franz's words made Maximilian feel very embarrassed. Just as he was about to refute, the former changed the subject.

"Maximilian's talent is not in the swindling of the Spanish court. He has all the talents of a king. I think it is more appropriate for him to go to Venice to study government affairs."

Franz's idea is to turn the tables. Isabella II and the regent Queen Christina want to use the men of the Habsburg family to support the facade and block bullets.

But Franz just didn't fall for it. He planned to let Ludwig marry Isabella II's sister, Luisa Fernanda, the heir to the Spanish throne.

According to Franz's logic, it would be much easier to brainwash a 15-year-old girl with the whole country's strength than to send one person to the enemy-occupied area to repair the heavy tank.

As for the Spanish matter, let the bullets fly for a while. Time will solve all problems, and some seemingly unsolvable problems will be solved with time.

Doing so will not offend anyone, and neither France, Britain, nor Russia have any reason to stop it.