Chapter 63： Shift of strategic focus (1/2)
Franz was not in a hurry to say that he wanted to integrate all the Austrian nationalities together, but it was not that simple. It is estimated that most people are unacceptable except for the civilians who do not know what the nationality is.
If you can't get everyone's heartfelt approval to make a nominal Austrian, the final result may be very embarrassing.
Nationalism originated in Europe in the 18th century. In order to break theocracy and feudalism, the nationalist movement initiated by the bourgeoisie.
The victory of the bourgeois revolution from 1789 to 1871 and the establishment of the nation-state system were driven by nationalism.
South-Eastern Europe is relatively conservative, and almost all nationalism was born under the ideological output of the great powers.
For example, Hungarian nationalism was exported by the French. It has just begun now. After they have absorbed ordinary people, the Hungarian people of later generations will really take shape.
In the middle of the 19th century, the Tsarist government launched a ”pan-Slavism” in order to initiate the war of aggression, and nationalism spread to the Balkans, and the fuse of the World War also started.
”Mr. Carl, what if we build an Austrian people?
Do we withdraw from the German region and build a separate Austrian empire? Asked Prime Minister Felix with a frown.
The window paper was ripped, and the atmosphere in the room was instantly suppressed.
”As early as the demise of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, Austria became independent from the German region, can we now build the Holy Roman Empire again?” Karl asked in turn.
”It is impossible to unify the German region. Austria can be independent outside the German region, but we cannot give up Germany. This is a matter of principle.
It is obviously not desirable to replace one nation with all nations in Austria. Even if we do not agree with ourselves, it is feasible to downplay the concept of nation and emphasize Austria. ”Metternich said with a serious attitude
Franz frowned. Sure enough, everyone was an opposition. In this era, the crisis of a multi-ethnic country has not been recognized. For a long time, governments of various countries have used ethnic contradictions to cover up class contradictions.
At this time, Franz had to make a statement, and the Minister of Finance Karl was unable to support himself. If he did not support it, the Austrian nation would be out of business.
”We can look at this separately. All Austrian peoples together make up the Austrian Empire. Austrian peoples can also be all Austrians.
Building a nation that everyone agrees on and gradually replacing dozens of nations in Austria today will greatly reduce ethnic conflicts in our country.
Not to mention, at least the Hungarian rebellion now can be avoided. ”
”His Royal Highness, even if there is no nationalism, ambitionists can use other banner names, and if they think about it, they will not lack excuses.
For this reason, we will lose our leadership in the German region. Is it worth it? Asked Grandpa Louis.
His words are very polite, if you put it another way, you will spray-stupid, coward, traitor.
The core foundation of Austria is that the Germans, at least until the completion of national integration, this situation will not change. Now that Germany has been abandoned, that is to abandon the basis of rule.