Chapter 1166： season finale (1/2)

In an uproar, on December 31, 1905, Franz officially passed the throne to Frederick, and the Holy Roman Empire officially entered the era of Frederick.

Unlike previous power changes, this power transfer was exceptionally smooth. The outside world is not clear about Franz's true physical condition, which does not mean that the senior government is also not clear.

Although he didn't understand why Franz was anxious to abdicate, but the old emperor was still alive, everyone did not dare to move.

The European world does not have the proverb of ”shooting the first bird”, but the truth is still the same. Even if it is a guy with greater desire for power, he dare not be a demon at this point in time.

If the high-level government is stable, the political factions attached to it will naturally be stabilized. Even if anyone dared to take the initiative, they were suppressed by the cabinet.

Now is the time to test everyone's abilities. If you can't even achieve the most basic stable situation, then you don't need to get involved in the political arena.

The transition of power was completed smoothly, and Franz was happy to relax. Once people are old, they don't like tossing.

From the Austrian Empire to the present Holy Roman Empire, during his 57-year career as an emperor, Franz has long been exhausted.

Frankly speaking, the overall performance of the Shinra bureaucracy is also remarkable in this bad age.

Although it has not been able to put an end to corruption and lazy governance, it is absolutely ”skilled” compared to bureaucrats in other countries during the same period.

Confirming that what he had left was not a mess, after the abdication of the emperor, Franz the Great, contentedly launched a national cruise plan.

As for the finishing work of the World War, it was his ”political achievement” specially left for his son. Although the specific work may be a little cumbersome, and there may be twists and turns in the middle, the overall situation is set.

In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks can only be in vain.

Italy has become a geographical term; the reduced version of France is still licking the wounds left by the last World War; the arrogant British Empire is now closed.

There is no colony to replenish the blood, the vitality of the British and French, there is no need to regain the vitality of 30 to 50 years. If you want to return to the top, you don't even think about it.

The Russian Empire, which cannot be ignored, is now caught in a civil war and cannot extricate itself. The main force was held by the Allies, and the Czarist government was powerless to make a quick fight.

In particular, the international ”anti-Russian forces” have colluded, and tens of thousands of ”mercenaries” are sweeping over the tsarist government, with great intentions not to split Russia.

The United States, which was supposed to rise, is now dying. Because of the issue of war reparations, the states have been unable to reach an agreement for a long time, and even the elections cannot be carried out normally.

With the help of the European Union, the federal state parliaments have even openly discussed the issue of independent nation-building.

Even the capital consortium that was supposed to support the unification of the federal government is now shrinking one by one. Obviously, the world war has scared them.

Going upstream has never been the style of capitalists. Everyone is a proprietor with a family and a business. It is really embarrassing to ask them to ”throw their heads and shed blood” for the United States.

What's more, the capital world has never been monolithic. Some people have their interests damaged, and some people benefit from it. At least the small local consortia in the Midwest are happy to share with the east.

Throughout the world, the Holy Roman Empire does not have a powerful ”enemy”. As the only ”superpower” and superpower, the situation can't get worse no matter how much you toss.

Without the annoying government affairs, Franz was particularly relaxed during the journey.

The sky is so blue and the water is so clear. From time to time, there is a ”seeing cattle and sheep”. Set up a barbecue, some cumin and chili powder, the picture is particularly gratifying.

There is no time limit. Everywhere Franz goes, he will stop and taste local specialties and appreciate local customs.

Stop and go all the way, after more than half a year, I still wandered around the Balkan Peninsula, and compared with the vast Holy Roman Empire, I didn't even reach the tip of the iceberg.

At this speed, it is estimated that Franz will not be able to complete a national cruise in his lifetime. But it's not important. Just have fun when you come out.

The Holy Roman Empire is too large, and it has everything to do with climate and geography. Don't say it's a dying old man, even if young people want to travel all over the country, it's not enough.

Time passed in a hurry, twenty-five years in a flash, Franz still failed to complete the global cruise, and even Africa did not reach one-tenth.

There is no way, time is not forgiving. No matter how you exercise, you can't reach the erosion of time. In the ”year of the horseback”, Franz was forced to return to Vienna for retirement.

Watching his body go from bad to worse, Franz could only sigh secretly. I am not afraid that death is all fake, and Franz can't take life and death down even if he is a man of two generations.

Recently, a piece of memory has continuously appeared in his mind, as if it were a dream. In his dream, he became another person and also created a world empire.

Although reason told him it was a ”dream”, but intuition told him it was ”real”. Even such a nonsense thing as crossing happened, it wouldn't be surprising for another lifetime.

Intermittent memories continue to emerge, making Franz distressed. At this age, no amount of life experience can only be forgotten.

”Father, there has just been news from Nanyang that William was summoned by God last night.”

The familiar voice sounded, pulling Franz back to reality. Parting life and death, Franz has not experienced it for the first time. In the past years, he has sent away too many people.

Seeing that there are fewer and fewer familiar people around me, I thought I was used to it. Unexpectedly, it was his son's turn now that he still couldn't do so.

”What happened, why did William go suddenly? What last words did he leave?”

Affected by Franz's early abdication, several sons followed suit. In recent years, they have also stepped down and returned to Vienna for retirement.

At present, the Shenluo Empire is at its strongest centripetal force, fighting overseas in the early years and returning to the hometown in the later years, which is also very popular among the people.

Originally, William also returned to Vienna, but he felt tired after staying for two years and went to Nanyang. But I didn't expect it to be a farewell.

”Yesterday was the National Day of the Principality of Nanyang. William drank a few more glasses at the banquet. Today the lady was there when she found out. No last words were left.”

Frederick explained. It can be seen that he was also stunned by the news. But this is precisely the most reasonable explanation.