Chapter 721 Wrong Thought

If there is a war between Prussia and Austria, Saxony will stand on the side of Austria more firmly. Although Austria cannot touch Prussian territory after the victory of the war, because that will cause interference from the great powers.

However, it can completely use Saxony and Bavaria and other countries to dismember Prussia, and even let the former become Austria's spokesperson in northern Germany.

In this way, Austria's influence in the German Confederation will reach its peak, and it can manipulate the Confederation Parliament for a long time. In a sense, this is regarded as the revival of the Holy Roman Empire.

Although Saxony has taken back its own land, the Austrian Empire is too close, and coupled with Prussia's previous experience, it is difficult for the former to have the idea of ​​confrontation again.

Although this remote control method cannot maximize the use of manpower and material resources, it is not easy to cause civil war, and it is difficult for the great powers to interfere.

However, this method will make people feel uncomfortable and hinder the unification of Germany. Saxony is not strong enough to unify northern Germany, even if it is just a superficial submission.

In order not to waste manpower and public resources, it is necessary to integrate small states and free cities, but there will be a war between the three larger states of Prussia, Saxony and Hanover.

And when they fight, the most difficult thing to do is Austria. If it does not end, it will most likely be corrupted for thousands of miles. If it does, it will be a feast of interference from the great powers, and nearby Britain, France and Russia will join in.

No matter what the outcome is, Austria must be skinned first.

The last ones left are Franz's historical fiancé and wife, Princess Nana and Princess Sissi. Although they are part of the Wiltbach family, their status is very low and they cannot provide much value to the Austrian Empire.

Secondly, they are the daughters of Franz's aunt, and this blood relationship is too close to be worrying. Moreover, they have not received systematic aristocratic education, and even if Princess Nana is gentle in character, she will inevitably run into trouble.

Princess Sissi is the opposite of the queen. She has a serious liberal tendency, sympathizes with Hungarians, and makes some taboo remarks regardless of the occasion. The conflict with Madame Sophie makes the whole palace in chaos.

It is said that a harmonious family is the best, and Franz does not want his home to become a battlefield.

Fortunately, Madame Sophie at this time often visits foreign countries, so her vision and mind are much broader.

Madame Ludovica's two daughters are really not in her eyes. Although she likes Nana very much, Madame Sophie's idea at this time is to let Ludwig or Maximilian marry Nana.

In Madame Sophie's eyes, Maximilian is a troublemaker. Finding a sensible girl can make the former calm down.

Ludwig is a fool. Letting him marry Nana can make him less bullied and less used by others.

Madame Sophie sympathizes with her sister Ludovica and promises to let one of her sons marry her daughter, but that can't be Franz.

At this time, the younger brothers need to take over, but Mrs. Sophie thinks that her family is not at a disadvantage.

Back to reality.

Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

Franz remembered that he was about to turn sixteen and had his birthday. Time passed so quickly. Looking at the intelligence and documents on the table, he didn't know how many things were left to deal with, but the current situation was a major event in his life.

"Mother, do you have any candidates?"

In Franz's view, marriage is just icing on the cake. Specific matters still require planning and strong enough strength. It is better to listen to other people's suggestions.

Mrs. Sophie gave Franz a look of "you know it very well". The latter felt that it seemed that no matter in the East or the West, parents still liked to "filially" their sons.

(It is better to replace filial piety here with respect.)

Mrs. Sophie clapped her hands, and someone moved in a series of portraits.

This made Franz a little confused. Why did Austria use this method when it obviously had cameras? And what about the political marriage? Why does it feel like a selection of concubines or a lottery?

Although the painters are all famous, they are only human beings. With a little money, they can make the portraits look better or worse.

Moreover, Franz has seen the photos of princesses from various countries, but he can't identify them.

"Is it a fish that slipped through the net? Or is it a princess from another small country?"

Mrs. Sophie continued to say while Franz was thinking.

"Pick some! Write down the ones you like."

"Which ones?!" Franz couldn't help but ask with some doubts, when did the Western court change to polygamy?

Mrs. Sophie said again while Franz was thinking wildly.

"What else? Wouldn't it be a shame for the family to choose only one? Don't you feel shabby? I feel shabby for you."

In the next few seconds, Franz's expression went through shock, ecstasy, and then realization.

The people in these portraits are not princesses, but nursery workers or hygienic countesses who came to apply for the job.

Franz said woodenly.

"I don't need it."

"Why not?!" Madame Sophie emphasized, "This is a training course that the heir to the throne must go through!"

Franz was speechless for a while. He knew who wrote the course. The scene of the old man and his grandson peeping at the laundry woman changing clothes appeared in his mind. Franz could only sigh.

"Okay, okay."

Franz just looked at the portraits and soon found a common feature, that is, excessive maturity.

In fact, this has something to do with Mrs. Sophie's aesthetics. She prefers girls with bigger breasts and butts, because such women are theoretically more likely to have children.

But this kind of aesthetic in the nineteenth century was very deformed.

Mrs. Sophie noticed Franz’s disgusted look and said quickly.

"These are girls from good families! All girls with good conduct!"

Franz couldn't help but cover his face. At this time, Mrs. Sophie's words were like a third-rate madam selling goods.

These so-called good girls are actually girls from small noble families. After completing some tasks, they can get a generous reward and a special status.

Of course, it is not ruled out that someone can really become the lover of the heir to the throne, so they and their families enjoy it.

Franz: "Can I skip this lesson?"

Mrs. Sophie snorted. She knew her son very well. There was nothing wrong with him. She just didn't like him.

"Then make another batch, and there will be as many people as you want."

Mrs. Sophie snapped her fingers again, and another batch of portraits were placed in front of Franz.

The latter reluctantly leaned over and looked at it again. About a minute later, the former snapped his fingers helplessly.

In this way, the mother and son were in a stalemate all afternoon.

Mrs. Sophie roared: "You brat, are you done yet?"

Franz thought for a long time and finally came up with a suitable explanation. Because Mrs. Sophie was a devout believer, she still needed to take the right medicine.

"Mother, I think marriage is sacred! And it is also said in the Ten Commandments not to"

"It doesn't count if it's voluntary."

Madame Sophie answered without thinking.

Franz was about to speak again but was stopped by Mrs. Sophie.

"Don't you usually believe this?"

Franz smiled awkwardly: "Shouldn't we be more flexible?"

"Then why can't you be more flexible on this matter?" Mrs. Sophie asked.

In fact, the so-called childcare class is to desensitize the heir to the throne to love and not to indulge in the pleasure of Slaanesh.

But the old emperor is dead, and although Franz's uncle is the heir to the throne, he cannot receive a complete heir education despite his physical inconvenience.

As for Dad, looking at Mrs. Sophie’s angry look, I knew it must be very unsuccessful.

Seeing Franz's hesitant look, Mrs. Sophie became even more angry.

"Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed when the time comes?"

Some of today’s ones were mainly intended to have a twist, and were a bit stiff.