Chapter 29 What Is Coming Will Come

March 1835.

The old emperor, Franz II, suddenly felt unwell. After a doctor's examination, it was found that the emperor's body was about to collapse and he might not live for a few days.

Franz II left his bedroom and wandered aimlessly in the palace.

Walking and walking, he came to his grandson's room. He thought that maybe this was God's will, or he wanted to do this anyway, but now it didn't matter.

Franz II entered Franz's room with a kind smile, but his face was very bad and he seemed to be worried.

Franz didn't know what happened.

But from the news published in the newspapers, the entire Austrian Empire is in a rare period of rise.

Austria's fiscal revenue in 1833 was 130,269,877 florins, and in the first year of joining the German Customs Union, it rose to 146,120,349 florins, far exceeding the forecasts of Count Korolov and the Ministry of Finance. The growth rate of 12% is enough to boast.

Politically, the loan firmly controlled the Central Italian countries in the hands of Austria, and the rulers of the Central Italian region not only did not dislike or guard against hiring Austrian consultants to help manage the country, but felt that they had earned it by not having to pay for officials.

After joining the German Customs Union, Austria's position in the German Confederation became more stable.

Even the small states that followed Prussia's footsteps in the past have turned to Austria again.

In the last vote, Prussia was calculated by Austria. Because it could not find out who was the traitor, the foreign minister died, and the Polish Restoration Army made trouble, Prussia also became suspicious.

Domestically, because the nobles and capitalists in northern Italy also wanted to join the German Customs Union to share a piece of the pie, they seemed extremely well-behaved.

The Hungarians are still busy fighting among themselves, and there will be no big moves before the new boss is decided.

In addition, a new faction has emerged in Hungary, that is, the young nobles headed by Count Szechenyi.

These people are usually not traditional aristocrats. Their industrial and commercial bourgeois attributes destined them to hope for open markets and free trade. Not only did they not oppose joining the German Customs Union, but they supported Hungary's joining the German Customs Union.

The factional struggle in Hungary became more intense with the addition of new factions.

In short, the country was peaceful.

In recent years, France first suffered a cholera pandemic, followed by natural disasters that led to a reduction in food production, and then a large-scale uprising of workers. Now cholera is spreading again in France.

The Russians' target is still the Ottomans. As for Austria, they only sent some Pan-Slavists into the East Transylvania region to infiltrate and spread Pan-Slavism.

The spread of Pan-Slavism caused certain hidden dangers in the local area. General von Anton, the local garrison commander, immediately took thundering measures, executing those who should be executed and expelling those who should be expelled.

Although von Anton's actions were a bit extreme, the Russians could not find any faults.

After all, their crime was to disrupt local public security, and they did not mention the so-called Pan-Slavism.

As a land power and a Mediterranean country, Austria poses almost no threat to the British, so it has not attracted the British's special attention.

The international environment is also becoming favorable to Austria.

Franz really couldn't think of what the old emperor was worried about, and he saw that the old emperor was hesitant to speak.

He had to say.

"Grandpa, what's wrong with you?"

"Grandpa is fine." Franz II smiled and continued.

"Franz, can you answer a question for Grandpa?"

"Okay." Franz put down the newspaper in his hand, sat down and waited for the old emperor to ask questions.

"Is Grandpa a good emperor?"

"Grandpa is of course a good emperor, you read the newspaper!" After saying that, he picked up the newspaper and pointed to the news on it.

Franz II took the newspaper and looked at it carefully.

It was all about how powerful the Austrian Empire was and how wise His Majesty the Emperor was.

After reading it, Franz II felt very relieved, because no one had praised him for a long time.

However, after reading it for a few more times, he could not help but feel a little annoyed. The newspaper only wrote about the recent achievements of the Austrian Empire, but did not mention the difficulties the Austrian Empire was facing now.

However, looking back, Franz II's brows relaxed and he was a little happy.

Because the newspaper devalued other countries around him, the French could not afford bread, the Prussians had no shoes to wear, and the Russians had to use people to plow the land, as if everyone in the world except the Austrian Empire was living in dire straits.

Especially the Italian people, who were simply offering food and drink to welcome the king's army.

These corny words did not affect Franz II's mood, let alone shame.

Instead, he ordered the royal butler to print more and make sure that every official in Austria could see them.

Franz was a little ashamed, but he was very relieved that this time Prince Metternich's book and newspaper inspection system was implemented in place.

If there were any negative things about Austria or the royal family in the newspapers supplied to the royal family, it would be Prince Metternich's dereliction of duty.

Especially after joining the German Customs Union, Austria would be the focus of attention of the entire German region. Any small stain could be infinitely magnified, affecting national policy and even threatening the rule.

People can use newspapers to understand the country, but the emperor cannot rely on newspapers alone.

"Franz, I'm going to tell you the secret of becoming an emperor today. This is a secret that my grandfather only figured out after being the emperor for decades." The old emperor looked very expectant.

Although Franz was a little surprised because he didn't think the old emperor was a successful emperor, he still decided to listen. After all, he didn't want to ruin the old emperor's interest.

Franz II cleared his throat, took a deep breath and tried his best to adjust his body to the best condition.

"Being an emperor must have the air of a king, and the air of a king must not only be magnanimous and polite, but also courageous and responsible. If you don't understand, even if you are a barbaric tyrant, don't expose your dignity in front of others. 's weakness."

"Grandpa was a weak emperor, so Napoleon, Talleyrand, the French, the British, the Russians, the Prussians, the duplicitous ministers and the Hungarians, everyone was targeting me!"

Franz II looked a little excited, but then he laughed again.

"But one day, when I picked up the sword, they were all afraid of me. Afraid of me as the emperor, afraid of me rebuilding the Holy Roman Empire, afraid of me bullying them. No one dares to bully me and this country anymore. Now the entire country Everything is getting better, but it’s a pity that grandpa realized it too late.”

Tears fell from the corners of Franz II's eyes as he continued.

"Your uncle is not suitable to rule this country, and your father also lacks such talent. You must be the master of this country in the future. You must remember your grandfather's words. When you rebuild the Holy Roman Empire, you must let me Buried with the title of Holy Roman Emperor."

Franz was a little confused, but nodded.

Francis II turned around and added.

"Remember to have more children."

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