Germanic Empire: please call me William III

Austria-Hungary, Veena, Schönbrunn Palace.
The 84-year-old Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I was in a very bad state of mind.
He was definitely one of the longest-lived emperors in all of Europe. He was also the most influential emperor in all of Europe. If it were not for him, the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire would have fallen apart long ago because of internal problems.
But even so, Franz Joseph I felt that he might not have much time to live. He feared that once he died, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would collapse.
For no one in the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, apart from him, could unite so many kingdoms, principalities, and principalities.
Even Crown Prince Ferdinand was still far behind.
This is also the reason why Franz Joseph I entrusted the affairs of state to Archduke Ferdinand, in order to train Archduke Ferdinand.
It was also to enable Archduke Ferdinand to have a higher prestige. Only then will Archduke Ferdinand be able to calm the situation after he goes to see God.
Although, for Archduke Ferdinand, Franz Joseph I was not too satisfied. However, this is already the best talent that can be found in the entire Habsburg royal family.
After years of training, Franz Joseph I was reluctantly relieved by Archduke Ferdinand.
Franz Joseph I was also an emperor with a legendary life. He became emperor at the age of eighteen and ensured the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, allowing the Habsburg dynasty to continue.
In addition, he also married Princess Sissi, the prototype of the heroine in the movie “Roman Holiday”.
But at the same time, his life was also an extremely tragic one.
His son, Rudolf, the former Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, committed suicide for love after being rejected because of infidelity in marriage and asking the other party to divorce him as well.
His wife was also assassinated.
But even then, God doesn’t seem to have any intention of letting him go.
On the day of the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, Franz Joseph I received the news.
This shocking news is undoubtedly a shocking news for this old man who is as high as 84 years old.
“O God! Why are you doing this to me, why are you doing this to the Austro-Hungarian Empire? Franz Joseph I cried out.
Archduke Ferdinand was his nephew, although Franz Joseph I did not have much affection for Archduke Ferdinand. However, Archduke Ferdinand was the Crown Prince of austria-Hungary, the heir to the imperial throne!
At such an old age, the Austro-Hungarian Empire once again had no heir. This is undoubtedly a fatal blow to the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
Because Franz Joseph I had no energy, much less time to cultivate an heir again!
Once he died, would the new heir of the empire be able to hold the situation in order and ensure the continuation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg Dynasty?
Franz Joseph I was not at all convinced.
He closed his eyes in pain, and the terrible news almost made him faint.
“Your Majesty, damn the Selbians, they dare to assassinate His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and we must not let them go!” Archduke Frederick, commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army, said.
“Yes, Your Majesty. The Selvias are despicable and shameless and take such a resort to take revenge on us, and we must not let them go. The Imperial Army is ready to attack the Kingdom of Selvia! The Duke of Casbah, Minister of War of austria-Hungary, also took a stand.
Other military leaders almost all have this attitude.
Archduke Ferdinand, who was the Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated by the Selvias. This is an absolute shame for the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
Besides, the Austro-Hungarian Empire had been waiting for a suitable opportunity, an opportunity to wage war against the Kingdom of Selvia, destroy or even annex the Kingdom of Selvia, and become the hegemon of the Balkans.
And now, this opportunity has undoubtedly arrived. However, in order to get this opportunity, they paid too much price. Their crown princes have all been assassinated!
“Gentlemen, can you be sure that the Selvia assassinated His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?” Franz Joseph I emphasized.
In his view, there are many doubts in this.
Selvia is just a small country, and there is absolutely no such boldness. Even if they had the support of the Tsarist Empire behind them, they would never have been so bold.
Fools know how strongly the Austro-Hungarian Empire will retaliate if they do so. Can the Kingdom of Selvia withstand the revenge of the Austro-Hungarian Empire? That’s obviously delusional!
“Your Majesty, it is not yet clear whether there is any other country behind this. But the only thing that is certain is that it was definitely done by the Selweians. There were many radical groups among the Selvicans who had long been dissatisfied with the Empire. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s visit to Sarajevo this time undoubtedly gave them a chance. “Marshal Baron Herzendorf, chief of the Austro-Hungarian General Staff.
Franz Joseph I nodded, “In that case, then we have no choice.” From now on, the army will immediately mobilize and expand our army to ten corps in the shortest possible time. After the expansion of this stage is completed, the second stage of expansion will be carried out, and ten more legions will be formed! ”
Franz Joseph I knew that lions fight rabbits and should do their best.
Although the Kingdom of Selvia is a small country, there is nothing to worry about. However, the Tsarist Empire behind the kingdom of Selvia forced Franz Joseph I to be cautious.
With the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, even if it is exhausted, it is not necessarily the opponent of the Tsarist Empire.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” Marshal Baron Herzendorf, Duke Kasbah and others answered.
“Inform the Germanic Empire that now is the time for the Empire to need their support.” Franz Joseph I continued.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” The Foreign Minister, Count Berchidold, replied.
“Finally, a note was sent to the Kingdom of Selvia, holding them accountable for the matter, and must give the Empire a satisfactory answer. Otherwise, the Empire would never let them go! Franz Joseph I ordered.
Although, the Austro-Hungarian Empire had decided to use force against the Kingdom of Selvia. However, before launching an offensive, it is also necessary to have a suitable excuse and justification. Besides, a military mobilization will take time. Especially for a slow-moving country like Austria-Hungary, it takes more time.