Chapter 161： Marriage? (1/2)
There is no doubt that the Prussian government, which lacks confidence, is even more urgent for the joint efforts of the Prussian and Austria, and soon the two sides reached an agreement on the issue of opposing external interference.
On November 11, 1850, the two countries signed the ”German Treaty” in Vienna. The treaty stipulates that the two countries join forces to oppose foreign forces' interference in German regional affairs ...
Interestingly, the treaty did not include the duchy of Schleswig-Holstein, occupied by the Danes.
Obviously, after a failure, the confidence in the Prussian government was seriously insufficient. While opposing the British, they did not dare to offend the Russians.
Since the Prussian government does not require it, Austria will not have much trouble. Whether or not the two principalities can return to the embrace of Germany, Austria will not be involved.
Franz did not learn the history of the Austrian government, but was actually sent out by the Prussians.
What's the use of an enclave? Do you think Austria's defense pressure is not enough?
Palace of vienna
”My Majesty, the Prussian government applied to us for a loan, and it looks like their financial crisis is bigger than we expected,” Metternich said.
Franz did not hesitate to say: ”This is good news. Since they asked us for help, it means they have been blocked from seeking loans in other financial markets.
Find a reason to reject their loan application. Everyone is not optimistic about their customer. Why should we go to this muddy water? ”
If you do n’t exist, Austria does n’t have so much capital to export, and Franz will not cultivate competitors for himself.
If there is a national credit rating in this era, then they are the lowest grade C.
Just look at the debt. Now the total external debt of the Kingdom of Prussia is as high as 370 million marks, and the annual fiscal revenue is only more than 40 million marks.
In 1847, Engels published an article in the North Star newspaper, pointing out the financial difficulties of the Prussian government, which roughly means: I will not be surprised at all by saying that the Prussian government will go bankrupt tomorrow.
What if the Prussian government has no money?
The answer is very simple-cut expenses and find ways to increase income.
Whether it is reducing military spending or reducing investment in industry or domestic infrastructure, it is a good thing for Austria.
As for increasing income, this cannot be accomplished in a short time. They have just experienced a revolution, and they dare not be horrified?
”Yes, Your Majesty,” Metternich replied.
Parting the German region? It is a pity that this issue is not suitable for discussion now. In case Prussian militants knew it and launched the war in advance, Austria was not about to cry.
Do not doubt this possibility. The following are not only the Japanese, but also the Prussian army of this era.
It's just that their officers are basically nobles. They are a little bit higher in knowledge. They have a home and a job and are not barefoot. They usually do not act blindly.
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The most embarrassing part of the recovery of relations between the two countries is the Kingdom of Bavaria. The facts have once again proved that it is easy to fall off the tightrope. Now Maximilian I realized it.
The easing of relations with Austria became a priority task before him.
Munich Royal Palace
Maximilian I asked expectantly: ”What are you going to do to get rid of our current diplomatic dilemma?”
In this era, with the support of Britain, France, and Russia at the same time, they will actually worry about diplomatic difficulties. If this is said, it is estimated that many people will take it as a joke.
Now that this joke has become a reality in the Kingdom of Bavaria, what about the support of the great powers?
People are just verbal support, you really take it seriously, so get ready to cry!
The suggestion was first proposed by the British, but now when the Bavarian kingdom needs their actual support, John Bull is starting to be confused.
”Your Majesty, let's marry!” Said the Chief quite decisively.
The marriage between the Bavarian royal family and Austria is traditional. Franz's mother is from the Bavarian royal family. The royal relationship between the two countries is still good.
Now, to ease relations with Austria, the least cost is marriage. After marrying a princess and becoming the queen of the Austrian Empire, the Wettersbach family did not suffer.
Maxi I thought for a moment and said, ”Well, Franz needs a queen now, and Helen is just right.”
It is not so simple to promote the marriage of the two royal families. Many big aristocrats who are interested in the position of the Austrian queen have gone, and it is difficult to achieve their goals.
But Princess Helen has an advantage-the Empress of Austria is her aunt, and this one can defeat many opponents.
Of course, there are disadvantages. Her birth is too low, not a direct line of the Bavarian royal family, and the relationship with the king is a bit far away.
Maximilian I also wanted to find the princess of the near branch, but it was unfortunate that the age gap was too large and inappropriate. You can't tell Franz to wait first, your wife is still breastfeeding in the arms of her mother-in-law.
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