Chapter 157： Inadvertently (2/2)
It may not be comparable to the tens of thousands of kilometers of Austrian railway network plan, but once this trunk line is completed, the supporting branch line sections are also indispensable.
Thousands of kilometers of railways are undoubtedly a big project in this era, and the benefits contained in them are definitely not a small number.
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In the Royal Palace of Munich, a plan for the construction of the main railway artery has appeared in front of Maximilian I. Not only the Royal Bavarian Railway Company, but also a Bavarian Watson Railway Company.
Benefits are always the best catalyst. Obviously, there will not be only those who are following this railway. If the Bavarian government does not make a decision, there will be more applications for railway construction in the future.
The military value of railways in this era has not yet been valued, and Maximi I did not consider the military threat that Austria brought to Bavaria after the railways were built.
It is mainly useless to consider, and the difference in strength between the two sides is too large. Munich is more than 70 kilometers away from the Austrian border. The so-called defense security issue is simply a fallacy.
Such a short distance, even if it takes a maximum of two days to walk, is the same whether there is a railway or not. Counting on traffic to block Austria's advance is more reliable than expecting international intervention.
Maximilian I attached great importance to domestic economic development. He also supported the construction of a railway that could promote domestic economic development.
What's more, the railway brought not only economic benefits to Bavaria, but also the spread of political influence, which could strengthen their position in the German state.
”For the construction of this railway, it is necessary to coordinate the several countries along the way. Is there any diplomatic problem?” Maximi I asked with concern.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied: ”Your Majesty, in accordance with the provisions of the Holy Roman Alliance, investment in the construction of railways between allies and national railway companies enjoy the same treatment, and we can communicate with governments.
If there is a railway company in China, if they are willing to participate, everyone will unite, complete the construction of the internal section of each country, and set up a joint railway operating company.
If there is no railway company involved, we can also invest in the construction of this railway in accordance with local laws and regulations. ”
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Vienna
After receiving the Bavarian railway construction plan, Franz's first reaction was that the Bavarian government was crazy.
Wouldn't building such a railway facilitate Austria's invasion? After deciding again and again, Franz found that he thought too much.
Bavaria is small, the capital Munich is too close to Austria, and the existence of this railway does not exempt Austria from the military threat.
It is simply that with the passage of railroads, Austrian military operations have become more convenient. It's just that this convenience is not for Bavaria, but for the more remote German states such as Baden and Wurttemberg.
Franz said with a smile: ”Similarly, the Bavarian government requested that since they want to build this railway, let them repair it. If we need to cooperate, we will cooperate with them.
If they are short of funds, they can be sent to the Vienna stock market to raise funds. ”
He did not say how much benefit this railway will bring to Austria after the construction of the railway is completed, of course, this kind of thing will make a lot of money.
You know, when the German economic organization was originally instructed to come forward to promote the construction of the railway, Franz was prepared for the Bavarian government to strongly oppose it.
He also intends to use public opinion to force the Bavarian government to build the same railway. The result is now good, and the folk-building has just begun, and the Bavarian government has taken the initiative to jump out.
For Franz, the construction of the railway by the Bavarian government couldn't be better. The relations between the South German states are naturally coordinated by them, and the Austrian government does not need to do anything to enjoy it.
As for the Royal Bavarian Railway Company, it will make huge fortunes in the future, Franz said very much that they deserve it.
If this railway brought convenience to Austria's unification of the South German region, then Franz wouldn't mind giving them a big medal.
Incidentally, the Emperor Bavarian Railway Company was renamed the Royal Austrian Railway Company in honor of their outstanding contribution to the cause of German unification.
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