Chapter 1052： French crisis (2/2)
Looking at the newspaper in his hand, Frederick rubbed his forehead. Although the Vienna government has a News Control Act, this kind of real international news is not restricted.
To blame, I can only blame the Russian army for not being able to live up to it, not even doing confidential work, and making things known to everyone.
I was playing robbery, killing, and being secretly filmed in small movies; now I’m forcing a strong man, and news is flying all over the sky.
The scolding was entirely self-inflicted. If not limited by his identity, Frederick would like to personally write articles to publicly criticize the atrocities of the Russian army.
Although Shinra had an antagonism with France, it was mostly a matter of history. As a winner, except for the people of the Principality of Luxembourg and the Rhineland in the west, the feelings of others are not too deep.
It is natural to sympathize with the weak, especially when the Russians continue to be demon, ordinary people's dissatisfaction with the tsarist government is even more intense.
Over time, more and more media have joined the ranks of criticizing the atrocities of the Russian army. Every day, celebrities in society write to the government, hoping that the Vienna government can fulfill its responsibilities as a great power and interfere in the inhumane behavior of the Russian army.
”His Royal Highness, King Carlos is here again.”
The voice of the attendant sounded, pulling Frederick from his meditation back to reality.
Recently, Carlos seems to be clocking in to work, running to the palace every day. At first, Frederick was still a good reception, but later he was really annoyed and simply dealt with it symbolically.
Normal people get annoyed by talking about the same thing every time. But Carlos didn't seem to know it, and ran to the Vienna Palace with perseverance.
Well, this is also forced out. As the King of France, Carlos had to do something when suffering in the country.
If no effective measures are found, then it can only be a show. Regardless of the actual effect, Carlos's perseverance has been widely recognized.
Although he was forced to go into exile, the European media generally gave Carlos not a low evaluation.
He has become a raft for people to brush his reputation. Franz's reputation has already reached its peak. Naturally, he can ignore this trivial matter; Frederick can't do it. As the crown prince, he also needs to brush his reputation.
Everyone wants to be the protagonist, no one wants to be a supporting role in the story. If it were not for the bad influence, Frederick would have ordered Carlos to be expelled.
Frowning, Frederick said helplessly: ”Please come over!”
In any case, people are also a king, and there is still no lack of etiquette. As an antique of the world of European monarchs, Franz avoids seeing what no one would say. If Frederick followed suit, he would be sprayed by the aristocracy.
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Looking at Frederick with an impatient look, Carlos took the lead and said: ”His Royal Highness, the atrocities committed by the Russian army in France have flagrantly violated the ”Vienna Treaty”. This is something that the civilized world cannot tolerate.
As the head of the civilized world and the leader of the European world, the Holy Roman Empire should shoulder the responsibility of a great power and stop the Russians...”
Before he could finish his words, Frederick rolled his eyes: ”Your Majesty, we have talked about these issues many times. I repeat again: The Holy Roman Empire has no intention of dominating the country, let alone any obligation to your country.
As for the atrocities of the Russian army, I suggest that your Majesty should talk to the Tsarist government. This is a matter between your two countries. I believe you can handle it. ”
If for the sake of a few words of flattery, he would foolishly interfere with the actions of the Russians, and Frederick would be a fool.
From the standpoint of the Vienna government, the best option is to allow France and Russia to fight. The more casualties between the two countries, the more stable the hegemony of Shinra.
If the Russians were able to destroy France, Frederick would not mind helping the Tsarist government reimburse military expenses, and he could even give an extra bonus.
Just take a handful of France and just think about it. The hatred has been planted, and it cannot be eliminated in a short time.
Long before the Russian troops were stationed in Paris, the Vienna government had made a plan: to use the hands of the Russians to fight against the French rebellion and to wipe out their desire for revenge.
Judging from the current situation, the Russians have completed the task beyond the level. Although hatred still exists, the goal of hatred has changed.
The French who originally wanted to revive and seek revenge from the anti-French alliance have now reduced their goal to the expulsion of the Russians.
This is a good start. As long as this situation continues for a few years, the French people will only remember the enemy of the Russian Empire.
Carlos fought hard: ”But your Highness, thousands of French people are now living in dire straits, so you don't want to do something for them because it's so difficult?”
After standing up and looking out the window, Frederick replied indifferently: ”No!”
”Anyone has to pay for the choices they make. From the beginning of France's war of aggression, the fate of all this is doomed.
No snowflake is innocent when the snow mountain collapses. Now the people of your country are just paying for their previous actions.
What the Russian army did, your country did to other countries. The countries of Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Rhineland region have not suffered less damage.
Can’t you do it when you do it to others, but now it’s your turn to be unlucky? ”
”Sarcastic”, ”sarcasm” without any disguise. Obviously, Frederick was impatient to the extreme, and he didn't even have the thought of going around in circles.
As for that, whether Carlos can accept it or not is out of his consideration. Anyway, Frederick has only one idea now, that is to send Carlos away as soon as possible, so as not to cause trouble to himself.
The method is a bit clumsy, but the effect is very obvious. Carlos was so angry that his face was blue and purple, as if it might break out at any time.
But Carlos, who grew up from setbacks, quickly realized the problem and quickly tempered his emotions.
”His Royal Highness, you are too paranoid. It was the Napoleonic government that initiated the war, and the capitalists were behind the scenes, and ordinary people had no choice at all.
They were deceived into the chariot. Like Belgium and Sardinia, we are all victims of war.
Now...”
Frederick, who had no intention of participating in the quarrel, immediately interrupted: ”Your Majesty, there is no point in arguing between you and me here.
Unless you can persuade the people of Shinra in Luxembourg and the Rhineland to give up their hatred against you, otherwise we will not be able to support your country.
Instead of wasting time here, you might as well think about how to deal with the aftermath. ”
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