Chapter 198: The Witch Seeking to Study (Part 1)

Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

I learned the next day after returning that Metternich and Viscount Stratford had reached an agreement.

The terms of both parties were very simple and crude. Britain would support Austria's occupation of Western Bosnia and Belgrade, and would also support Tripoli's de facto independence.

Austria would cooperate with Britain to strike Egypt's vital forces with all its strength, and work with Britain to weaken France's power in the Near East at the subsequent Five-Power Conference.

In fact, as long as the Anglo-Turkish Commercial Treaty came into effect, the great powers would follow up to ensure that Muhammad Ali would not have the possibility of a comeback. Therefore, conditions such as limiting the number of troops, war reparations, and paying large amounts of tribute to Sudan every year and returning the Syrian region were simply meaningless.

The British idea of ​​establishing a Jewish state in the Jerusalem area was firmly resisted by Austria. Although the church was excluded from politics, it still had unparalleled influence in the empire.

For Catholic countries, it was unacceptable to let the Holy Land be occupied by Jews.

At the same time, there were a large number of Jews in the Austrian Empire, who occupied a lot of wealth. If all these people leave Austria, it will have a huge impact on the economy of the empire.

This Jewish state is not an independent country, but a puppet supported by the British. Although Austria will not covet the land of Jerusalem, it will still feel uneasy to be with Britain, a bad neighbor.

For example, Hanover was the biggest cancer in the entire German region before the establishment of the German Confederation. Under its crazy introduction, British goods can even circulate in the Austrian market.

This is unacceptable for Austria, which implements trade protection and prevents the outflow of precious metals.

Metternich is very clear about Britain's industrial and commercial capabilities. If it is allowed to establish a protectorate in Jerusalem, a large number of British goods will enter the Austrian market through the Ottoman Empire.

The Five-Power Conference was scheduled for a month later. During this period, Austria will send troops to continue to attack the Egyptians until they surrender. At the same time, 3,000 troops will be sent to Beirut to cooperate with the British.

As for the military expenses of Austria's troops, of course, they are shared by the Ottoman Empire and the Egyptians (war reparations).

Friedrich seemed to be addicted to sneak attacks. In a letter to Franz, he said that he had come up with a shocking plan.

The colonization of Namibia did not seem to go smoothly. Few Austrians were willing to go abroad, let alone the desolate Africa, or Namibia, which is known as the "gateway to hell".

The church's plan to absorb local people was also unsuccessful. The local natives were very fierce and often came to the fields to steal things. The wheat, corn, and even potatoes planted were dug up. Food often had to be transported domestically, and seafood was often needed to survive.

Although seafood is usually a high-end ingredient for us, if this kind of thing is eaten for several months, most people really can't stand it, and seafood has very low calories, so you need to eat a lot to fill your stomach.

Franz's advice to them was to plant cassava, a highly poisonous plant native to Brazil. But in modern times, it has become the most important food crop in Africa and is known as the world's sixth largest food.

Cassava has excellent characteristics such as rough growth, easy cultivation, high yield, and can be harvested in all seasons. As for the so-called highly toxic, just heat it and cook it before eating.

Here I would like to mention that the cassava we eat now has been improved through artificial selection. The cassava of this era is still relatively primitive and toxic.

There used to be an American survival program about a group of modern people living together in the Amazon rainforest for 30 days. In it, a black man ate raw cassava in the Brazilian rainforest to save food, and then he began to vomit and have diarrhea violently. When he was sent to the hospital, he was already dead.

Due to the lack of fuel on the grassland, the local indigenous people have developed the habit of eating raw food. And this poisonous crop can definitely make them retreat.

Cassava can be processed into cassava flour, and then made into various pasta to trade with local indigenous people.

The Vienna Academy welcomed the first student in its history who took physics, chemistry, and mechanics at the same time and achieved excellence. Although it was at the junior high school level, it was also amazing.

You should know that the teachers of the Vienna Royal Women's Academy are all engaged in research, and there are not many serious lecturers. It is very difficult to understand what they say, let alone learn knowledge from it.

This made Franz very curious. He didn't think that this girl would become a scientist as famous as Marie Curie.

But Franz thought that this was a good start and should be promoted. After all, as long as the net is big enough, you never know what you can catch.

Franz had just finished washing up when Talia pushed the door open excitedly.

"Franz, let me show you a treasure!"

"Long time no see, Talia. But next time, can you knock on the door first?"

"Okay, respectful Archduke Franz." Talia lifted the hem of her skirt and saluted.

Franz noticed that Talia was wearing a formal dress this time. This was very rare. She was obviously the most afraid of trouble and always wanted to go out in pajamas.

"Is it really a big deal?"

"Of course, today is the award ceremony!" Talia seemed very excited.

"Didn't I ask Ajani to deliver those customized medals and prizes to you?"

"Those little things won't have as much influence as you personally presenting the awards!" Talia hugged Franz's arm and prepared to drag him out.

"You're right, I'll just go with you, why are you pulling me?"

Franz was a little puzzled, Talia's action seemed to be afraid that he would run away. Franz still had some expectations for the award ceremony later.

One of the purposes of Franz to establish this academy is to cultivate talents for himself.

At this time, Ajani suddenly walked in with a women's dress.

"Archduke Franz, what do you think of this set?" Ajani's voice was a little excited.

Franz took a look and thought it was not bad, but it might be a little too small for Ajani's figure.

"Not bad." Franz replied.

"I think so too, then I'll change it for you." Ajani said, holding the clothes, and rushed towards Franz excitedly.

Franz realized that something was wrong, and just wanted to turn around and run away, but found that Talia was hugging him tightly.

(In fact, there were many cross-dressing masquerade balls at that time. And Talia and Ajani would also observe the expressions of others. They would not dare to do so.

For example, the famous Catherine the Great met her lover at a cross-dressing masquerade ball, who was also a famous cross-dressing enthusiast.

In contrast, there is the Red Saber Nero who understands people's hearts the most.)

"Wait! Why should I wear women's clothes!"

"Archduke Franz, you are a boy, it is so inconvenient to be in a girls' school. And you have a good foundation, you will definitely be able to pass for the real thing."

"That's not the point! Wait! You two have planned it!" Franz said, and took advantage of Talia's inattention and got out.

But before he ran two steps, he was knocked down by Ajani, and soon Talia also rushed over, and the three of them wrestled on the ground.

"Hmm!" Mrs. Sophie frowned. "Franz, it's so early in the morning. What are you doing!"

Talia and Ajani immediately put away their smiles and stood by the wall in a proper manner. Their pleasing appearance made people want to laugh.

Franz was not going to pursue the matter, but Mrs. Sophie did not believe Franz's words. After finding out the whole story, Mrs. Sophie said.

"Franz, put it on! Let mom see!"

Royal Women's College of Vienna.

Franz's carriage slowly drove in, and soon aroused cheers from the surroundings.

Although he had just participated in the parade, Franz actually did not appear in public many times. Franz's appearance was very handsome, and with the aura of a member of the royal family, it was easy for little girls to have an inexplicable feeling.

"Archduke Franz is looking here."

"He's looking at us"

A group of little girls chattered and played.

Some young women whistled at this time, but they were facing Mrs. Sophie's sharp eyes.

Franz didn't like the feeling of sitting in a formal manner and being treated as an exhibit.

Everything went smoothly until the award ceremony began.

The girl in front of him was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with long black hair and pink lips, but her eyes were as clear and cold as an ancient well.

But what really surprised Franz was her dress, white clothes, scarlet hakama, white tabi and straw sandals on her feet.

"Miko?"

(Here I take back the previous Japanese uprising line.)

This conspicuous red and white color scheme, coupled with the other party's Asian appearance, Franz was sure that he would not make a mistake.

The girl seemed to have long been accustomed to Franz's surprise, and her calm face still looked calm.

"Congratulations, Miss Oshio Sugi. You are the best student of the Vienna Royal Women's Academy this year. On behalf of the Habsburg royal family, I wish you all the best."

Oshio Sugi's eyes lit up, obviously attracted by the medal inlaid with rubies. After receiving the medal and scholarship, she walked away.

Da Yanshanyin's action may be unintentional, but in the eyes of the noble students in the academy, it is extremely rude.

When Alina Harrington, who ranked second, passed by her, she deliberately showed a contemptuous smile. Da Yanshanyin seemed not to see it, which made Alina a little angry.

Alina Harrington walked in front of Franz, smiled and stretched out her hand, with an elegant and decent movement.

Franz took her hand and kissed it.

The hand kiss does not necessarily have to kiss the other person's skin, but Alina was a little unhappy. The second place medal made her even more unhappy, but she could only force a smile in front of Franz.

The Harrington family is a Jewish family that converted to Catholicism. As the second daughter of the Harrington family, Alina Harrington wanted to show herself very much. When she took her medal, she quietly stuffed a paper ball into Franz's hand and threw a wink.

After the award ceremony, Franz's hands were full of cards and paper balls. But what Franz cares about most is the oriental girl dressed as a witch.

"How is it? Isn't the baby pretty?" Talia said with a smile. "She is from Izumo Country, a real witch."

"That's a witch." Franz reminded.

"Is there any difference?" Talia said.

"What is she here for?"

"To study."