Holy Roman Empire

As for the inability to publicize and how voters should vote, it is none of Franz's business.If I want to list my personal resume, probably, I can barely do it!

Anyway, everyone is the same, and no one takes advantage of fairness and justice.

It is better than letting the power of capital intervene, and Congress becomes a slave to the capitalists' money.

Since it is a constitution, there are naturally clauses restricting the rights of the emperor.For example: To abide by the constitution, clearly stipulate the withdrawal ratio of the royal annuity and so on.

That's about it. Don't expect a group of constitutional committees appointed by the emperor and the king to actually formulate a constitution that limits imperial power.

Franz acquiesced to these terms.At most, it will strengthen the power of the cabinet, but the foundation of the power of the cabinet comes from the emperor, and it is nothing more than a backer.

It is worth mentioning that the law of succession to the throne has been changed by Franz. If the first heir cannot bear the responsibility of the emperor due to personal physical or mental reasons, the throne will be directly inherited by the second heir.

There is no way. After experiencing the rule of Ferdinand I and almost overturning the car, the Habsburg royal family was frightened, afraid of doing it again.After all, not every time you will be so lucky, you can save the day.

If it weren't for the many loyal ministers of the Habsburg dynasty, Austria would have become a constitutional monarchy in the Ferdinand era, and it would not be Franz's turn to formulate the constitution.

After checking it several times and finding that there was nothing wrong, Franz passed on his opinion.At that time, someone will naturally find a reason and carry out his will.

This is the draft, and there is still a long time to wrangle.The central government and state governments have to engage in political games to fight for their respective rights.

The constitution, to put it bluntly, is just a big framework. When it comes to specific provisions, it depends on the results of the political game between all parties.

Chapter 58 State Funerals

By 1859, constitutionalization had become a hot topic in Austria, and even the birth of the little prince became a background board.

There is no way, the eldest son Frederick is more than two years old, and the position of crown prince has been confirmed.As the second son, the attention of the outside world is much less.

The Vienna court still held a celebration as usual. In this era, the level of medical technology is limited, and every family attaches great importance to the next generation.

When almost every core member is born, a celebration is held, which is a sign of family prosperity.

The Habsburg family was able to break out from the siege of many nobles in Europe and build a big empire, relying on having more children and more blessings.

Not only the Habsburg family, but in fact, the families with a long history have a common feature, that is, the ability to create people.

European aristocrats are not just rice borers. Even in the 19th century, they must be ready to go to the battlefield at any time. This is their responsibility and obligation.

This is not so wonderful for families with weak heirs.In case of knocking or bumping on the battlefield, with the medical conditions of this era, maybe you will see God directly.

Then, it can only be cheaper for others.There is no doubt that the marriages between nobles are intricate. As long as the nobles have passed on for hundreds of years, they can basically find heirs from relatives.

This time Franz learned the lesson, and directly put all the candidate names together to draw lots, that's right, let the little guy draw by himself.

It can't be regarded as catching, the name written on the first ball of paper caught is the name of the little guy.

Empress Dowager Sophie objected: "Frantz, isn't this too childish, the little guy will feel that you don't value him when he grows up!"

Franz resolutely denied: "How could it be? It is because I respect his opinion that I let the little guy decide for himself!"

Empress Dowager Sophie asked confusedly: "But, how do you explain it to Frederick?"

Franz said without changing his face: "It's okay, we just don't tell him."

"If you catch several balls of paper at the same time, should they be added together?" Helen asked suspiciously

Franz almost broke out in a cold sweat. He finally understood why some Europeans have such long names.

Quickly denied: "Of course not, if this happens, then start all over again."

This kind of stupid thing must not be done. It is not a good thing to have a long name.As a father, if you can't even remember your son's name, you're doomed.

Grand Duke Karl, who was watching the excitement, added: "Then let's start, but I don't think it's better for brother Frederick to help. I'm afraid the little guy is powerless."

Two cold lights shot over, and Franz smiled awkwardly. The newborn baby might not be able to complete this epic task.

The brilliant plan he came up with painstakingly became child's play in an instant.It is impossible for Frederick to do it for him.If he really did this, it would be a stain that Franz could not wash away in his life.

Franz thought for a while and said, "Then let God decide, I caught the little guy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his hand had already grabbed the ball of paper he had prepared in advance, and opened it in front of everyone—Peter.

After confirming the name of the little guy, Franz quickly left the scene.

……

"Your Majesty, the old marshal passed away last night!"

The maid's slightly panicked voice sounded, and Franz's expression changed.In Austria, there is only one person who can be honored as the old field marshal-Johann Joseph Wenzel Radeski von Radez.

In terms of age, Marshal Radesky is 92 years old, one year more than in history.In this era when the average life expectancy is less than 40, it is considered a long life.

Franz had already prepared in his heart, but Marshal Radesky's departure was still a little sudden, without any warning in advance.

"Inform the cabinet to prepare for the state funeral, and I will personally preside over the funeral for the old marshal. The order will be passed down, and the country will mourn for 14 days."

The Marshal of Bohemian aristocratic background, made great contributions to the Habsburg dynasty in his life, and never participated in politics.

Even after he was appointed chief of staff, he only focused on his job and never participated in power struggles. He only served the emperor with allegiance, and he can be regarded as a role model for soldiers.

When he was alive, due to the instinct of a monarch, Franz did not dare to praise him too highly; when he was dead, the situation was different, and naturally he had to follow the highest standard.

With the achievements of Marshal Radesky, he is worthy of this treatment, and Franz is not afraid of anyone's opinion.

It was a tragedy for little Peter. When he was born, he was robbed of the headlines by the constitution. He just got his name and caught up with the death of Marshal Radesky, so he was directly ignored by the outside world.

Franz was sure that tomorrow's newspapers in Vienna would be full of news about the death of Marshal Radeski and the state funeral.

The emergence of telegrams has brought the continent of Europe closer together, and the news of Marshal Radeski's death was not kept secret and was quickly passed on.

Some are happy and some are sad.

Austria naturally wailed, and the old marshal was still very popular.Many people spontaneously organized to see the old marshal off.

Napoleon III sent representatives to attend the funeral.A pure soldier is always easy to be respected by everyone, even if it is a former enemy.

Of course, this is also a matter of time.The anti-French war has passed for so many years, and the hatred between the two sides has long been forgotten.

The bigger possibility is that the French had too many enemies back then, Austria was not yet ranked, and Britain and Russia were the main forces of hatred.

In the anti-French war, Marshal Radesky was only a pawn, although he won several local wars.Each has its own master on the battlefield, and this is not a deep hatred.

If we talk about joy, the Kingdom of Sardinia should have it, right?They didn't even send a representative. If it weren't for Marshal Radesky, they wouldn't have lost so badly in the Ossa War.

After all, the situation in Austria was not very good at that time. Without the command of the old marshal, Franz did not dare to launch a counterattack.

If it hadn't been for the great war ten years ago that cost 30 to [-] youths, they wouldn't be so tragic now, they didn't even have the strength to resist.

……

Facts have proved that Franz was thinking too much, and the Sardinian government was not happy at all.

Prime Minister Cavour has been sacked.There is no doubt that this must have something to do with the Carbonari Party.

Not only him, but all Carbonari members in the government were dismissed from their positions and subjected to scrutiny by the delegation.

As for the top leaders of the Charcoal Burning Party, they have already run away by this time.After such a big event happened, how could it reflect the supremacy of the imperial power if a few people were not killed to sacrifice the flag?

Franz is not Napoleon III, and he will never be soft on this issue.Since the Carbonburners had planned the assassination, he wanted to investigate to the end.

Regardless of whether they participated or not, the top leaders of the Carbonaran Party must go to the guillotine.Failure to manage the people under his command is a sin in itself.

If they hadn't been advocating and guiding these second-year boys, they probably wouldn't have come out to be assassins based on their brains.

It would be great to stay in the Kingdom of Sardinia for demonstrations, even if it was to besiege the Capitol, Franz would not interfere, but if he ran out to assassinate him, that would not work.

If you don't kill others, who knows when another assassin will show up?

If these people don't run away, they still need to be charged with crimes.There is no need now, the joint investigation team has issued a wanted warrant.

Arresting people, Franz didn't hold out much hope.In this era, there is no identity and household registration, so it is difficult to find out if they just change their name or change to a place where no one knows them.

Knowing that those who ran away at the first time were smart people, the unlucky ones who reacted a step slower have now entered prison.

A young man appeared at Cavour's house, and asked with a sad face, "Your Excellency, what should we do now?

My father was arrested, and the investigation team asked us to prove our innocence. If we can't prove that we have nothing to do with the assassination, then we will be regarded as accomplices. "

Cavour said sullenly, "Kelder, I want to know if you planned this assassination, or did you know in advance that they were going to do it?

This is very important, you have to tell the truth so that I can find a way to save your father and the others. "

Kaierde was about to cry, the conscience of heaven and earth, although he had a good relationship with the radicals and participated in some activities organized by the radicals, but he really knew nothing about the assassination.

Not to mention his father, a capitalist in the Kingdom of Sardinia, usually does not participate in specific activities at all, but only provides funds for the activities of the Charcoal Party.

For the convenience of doing business, he hung a name in the party.

The tragedy is that this honorary position is a little bit higher. After several big shots ran past, his father, a nominal high-level executive, was also arrested by the investigation team.

"Your Excellency, I really don't know. You know that my father is not a high-level party member at all, and has never been involved in party affairs."

Cavour nodded, knowing it too.If it was normal times, he would definitely protect Kaierde's father, who was also his benefactor.

Things are different now, the situation is completely out of control.Even if he wanted to save people, he was powerless.

In any case, the mastermind of this assassination must be found out, otherwise there is no way to explain to the international community.

If the case cannot be solved for a long time, it will become an established fact that the French army has occupied the Kingdom of Sardinia for a long time.

Now the British are still using various countries to contain the French, and they have not let them occupy the entire Kingdom of Sardinia.If the murderer can be found in time, international pressure can also be used to force the French to withdraw their troops. Of course, land cession and compensation are indispensable.

Cavour explained: "The situation is very complex, the positions of representatives from different countries are different, and we have been deprived of the right to speak.

The goal of the Austrians this time is to find the mastermind behind the scenes. If there is an answer that they can accept and then apologize, then the matter will be over.

The trouble is the French, who want to take advantage of this assassination to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and what is even more frightening is that the Vienna government has acquiesced to their approach.

The Russians are beyond their reach. As long as the Vienna government does not object, the Tsarist government will not support us. It is said that Nicholas I was also very angry about this assassination.

Fortunately, the British are still supporting us. As long as we find the mastermind behind the scenes, there is still room for maneuver. "

Kaierde is not a fool, he has already heard the implication of Cavour's words.If you can't find the mastermind behind the scenes, you have to find someone to top the tank.

And this scapegoat is not easy to bear, not only to go to the guillotine, but also to obtain the approval of the investigation team.

Those who can afford to take the blame have all run away again, and the rest of them are not qualified, even if they want to take the blame.

"So, my father is not in danger for the time being?" Kaild asked

Cavour nodded and said: "Now you find a way to raise a sum of money, arrange for the investigation team, and explain the situation to them.

Everyone knows that the real mastermind has run away, as long as they are fed, your father will be fine. "

When he said this, Cavour himself did not believe it.Representatives of other countries can easily say that it is none of their business as long as they have the money to take it, and they will pass by with one eye closed.

Do the representatives of France and Austria dare to release water?If it is really impossible to find the mastermind behind the scenes, then the only solution is that the entire Charcoal Burning Party is the mastermind.

Don't let go of wrong killings, as long as all the suspects are wiped out, it doesn't matter who the real culprit is.

Killing hundreds of suspects who might be the murderers for two plots to assassinate the king is not worth mentioning at all.

Don't expect anyone to stand up for them, no monarchy will vote against this issue.

Kaierde reluctantly nodded, he understood that Cavour could no longer speak at this time.Knowing that Prime Minister Cavour had been dismissed, he didn't have much hope. Now that he can find a way, it's not bad.

Wanting to rescue his father is only one aspect, but more importantly, the crime is too big, and the whole family cannot escape.

As long as the assassination case is involved, not to mention his upstart family, even a veteran noble will be doomed.

Chapter 59 Gatling

In 1859, the British occupied Queensland, and the whole of Australia fell into the colonial rule of the British.

Watching the British occupying the Gold Coast, Franz could only sigh.For Austria, Australia is too far away, and there is no ability to compete at all.

The only people in the world who have the strength to compete with the British for Australia are the French. Obviously, Napoleon III has no interest in exile to the mainland.

The French have not been idle, and they have been stepping up their infiltration of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and most of the areas bordering France have been controlled by the French army.

The number of peacekeeping troops is limited, and the troops promised by various countries have not been fulfilled in time, and they only control the Turin area.

Regarding the infiltration of the French, except for the British who led a group of younger brothers to appeal, the Russians who could not reach them became melon-eaters, and the Austrians were busy catching murderers and turned a blind eye to the actions of the French army.

The London government was furious, but it was a pity that it was still busy suppressing the Indian rebellion, and there was no way to devote more energy to intervene.

It is true that the French government is pro-British, it is based on the premise that there is no conflict of interest.The Kingdom of Sardinia is a piece of fat, and there is not much risk.

The opportunity to expand territory in continental Europe is too rare. Once this opportunity is missed, Napoleon III may not be able to meet it again in his lifetime.

As for the issue of offending the British, the centuries-old feud between Britain and France is not a joke, so are you afraid of adding another one?

Now they are just nibbling away, not swallowing the Kingdom of Sardinia in one bite, even if they are saving face for the British.