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This is not just a matter of face, but also involves international status and a lot of benefits.Once the Paris government softens, it will no longer be the three major powers that dominate the world, but the two divisions of Britain and Austria.

There is no doubt that the Paris government must not compromise on this issue, otherwise the French people outside will punish the country's traitors.

After hesitating for a few steps, Napoleon IV said fiercely: "Since you can't buy enough gold from the international market, you should find a way from the gold and silver recovery country.

Selling silver for gold, don't they want to raise the price of gold?Then we also speculate together. The current gold-silver exchange ratio in the market is only 1:23.5, so let me speculate to 1:30, or even 1:40.

The price of gold against silver skyrocketed, and the value of the pound sterling and Aegis also skyrocketed, exceeding the market's tolerance limit. I am not afraid that they will not sell gold to calm the currency value. "

This is a game that hurts both sides. The sudden surge in the value of the currency is bound to affect the export trade.Britain and Austria are not feeling well, and bistandard France is also having a hard time.

Except for a few financial capitalists who can profit, it can be said that there will be no winners.All countries involved in international trade are victims of currency instability.

I have to say that Napoleon IV was ruthless enough not to let me join the game, then I would overturn the table, and no one wanted to have a good time playing.

Minister of the Exchequer Allen hurriedly dissuaded: "Your Majesty, absolutely not. We have not yet completed the currency reform, and the surge in the gold-silver exchange rate was the first to be hit by the franc.

If they do not compromise and allow the market to attack, the credit system of the franc will be finished first, and countries that have not completed the reform of the gold standard will suffer heavy losses as a result.

For Britain and Austria, it is acceptable to exchange short-term economic losses for the establishment of the gold standard system. "

It is not yet the era of free trade. As the two largest colonial empires in the world, the largest trading partners of Britain and Austria are their own colonies.

No matter how much impact the increase in currency value brings, as long as the internal circulation system is not in chaos, Britain and Austria will still be able to withstand it.

Moreover, there are many countries that have completed the reform of the gold standard. The currency values ​​of all countries change at the same time. After offsetting each other's effects, trade will not be affected.

On the contrary, it is even worse for countries with the gold and silver bistandard system. Rapid changes in exchange rates have directly made many import and export companies unprofitable, and may even lose money and make money.

Foreign Secretary Montero echoed: "Alan is right, if we follow the price of gold, we will fall into the trick of the enemy.

Gold reserves are insufficient, and we can find solutions from other countries.There are also many countries that have not completed the reform of the gold standard, and we can exchange enough gold from them. "

Napoleon IV thoughtfully nodded his approval.A dead fellow is not a poor fellow, as long as it can solve the problem, he doesn't mind which method he uses.

In the original time and space, when the gold standard was reformed in European countries, due to the lack of sufficient reserves, the solution was finally solved by foreign plunder.

Now history has returned to the original track. The French Empire, which has been silent for many years, is about to show their fangs again.

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The French gold gap is not very big, and the problem can be solved by plundering foreign countries, but other European countries cannot.

Not every country has the strength to solve the problem by colonial plunder, and more countries have to choose to compromise with Britain and Austria in exchange for the support of the two countries in currency reform.

Looking at the great situation in front of him in the Palace of Vienna, Franz felt a little unreal.The British are willing to share monetary hegemony with Austria. Isn't this a joke?

John Bull who did not move made Franz even more troublesome. He believed that the British must be planning some kind of conspiracy, but they were not discovered.

Persecution paranoia, maybe there is!It is always right to be vigilant, and it is better to work in vain than to be unprepared and suffer later.

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From winter to spring, the earth exudes vitality.Every year at this time, Franz takes his family out for an outing.

This year is no exception, but this time the destination is a bit special.Jerusalem, an ancient and legendary city, is the final destination of this event.

Because the destination is too special, there are more participants than usual.For example: the elderly Archduke Karl, Empress Dowager Sophie, and the abdicated uncle Ferdinand I and his wife.

This put a lot of pressure on Franz. These old guys are not young. If there is an accident on the road, he will go back home for the funeral.

Persuasion is impossible, people are the real devout believers.As Uncle Ferdinand I said: My greatest wish is to plant the flag of Habsburg in Jerusalem.

Well, many generations of Habsburg emperors have said the same thing, they just had bad luck and met the Ottoman Empire in its heyday without success.

Now that the opportunity has come, everyone can't hold it anymore.Even the honest father, who has always been careless, said that if he died in Jerusalem, he would just be with God.

If it wasn't for Franz's obstruction, they would have run over as soon as the armistice treaty was signed.Facing a group of religious fanatics, Franz was also helpless.

Since Austria recovered Jerusalem, there have been a lot of pilgrims from European countries to Jerusalem. Not to mention inside the city, tents have been set up outside the city.

In order to solve the problem of accommodation for the pilgrims, the Jerusalem City Management Committee was forced to change all the original demolition and reconstruction plans, and repaired and rebuilt the buildings in the city.

Most of the buildings were converted into hotels and hotels, and the decoration was completed in the shortest possible time, and then opened to the public.

Before Franz could react, Jerusalem became the most famous tourist city in Austria, and all publicity, planning, and advertising were superfluous.

This trip to Jerusalem for the coronation is mainly for show + pretense, so the ostentation is naturally a big deal.

In order to prepare for this grand ceremony, the Vienna government also spent a lot of money.A lot of manpower and material resources have been invested in it at all costs. Franz estimates that the final cost may be as high as tens of millions of Aegis.

Don't feel expensive, the investment is worth it.Among other things, after the recovery of Jerusalem, Austria's rule became more stable.In the face of this good news, there is no market for chaotic doctrines and ideas.

This is only domestically, and Austria's international reputation has also skyrocketed.The growth of soft power cannot be measured by money.

On April 1875, 4, Franz set off from Vienna with a large family and started a pilgrimage.

As soon as I got on the train, there were frequent accidents.First, Uncle Ferdinand I fell ill. Well, this can only be regarded as a small problem. He has illnesses every day, and everyone is used to it.

Then the mother, Queen Sophie, fainted again. After a while of confusion, the doctor gave the answer: the train was too fast - motion sickness.

Needless to say, then slow down!The special train that Franz took was the fastest train in this era, theoretically it could run as fast as eighty yards.

Of course, this is only in theory. The railway is not flat, and if it encounters a mountain road curve, it must not run so fast.The average speed is about forty or fifty yards, which is considered fast in this era.

After deceleration, the situation is much better.It was supposed to arrive in the morning, but it was delayed until the next day to arrive in Venice, and even the transportation was affected.

This is just a small problem, nothing more than an extra day of closure of the railway from Venice to Vienna, and the loss is not too big.The test really started in Venice. Apart from Franz, the seasick emperor, there was also a family of old and weak women and children.

Chapter 158

The enthusiasm for pilgrimage is unstoppable. After staying in Venice for a day, everyone was revived with blood and started a new journey the next day.

Because of seasickness, Franz didn't like to run around, and he didn't even have a special cruise ship with the Austrian royal family. This time he borrowed a luxury passenger ship directly from the royal shipping company.

Even though it is a luxurious passenger ship, it still looks a bit shabby with this big family.

There is no way, the time is too short.The coronation time was determined early, and it took only three or four months. Even if the shipyard was able to complete the task, Franz would not dare to take the ship in a hurry.

The core members of the Habsburg dynasty are all on it. If an accident occurs, they will all be reimbursed. This risk must not be taken.

At first, Franz planned to take the warship, which was safe, convenient and domineering.It's a pity that the plan didn't change quickly. If the old and weak women and children insisted on following up, they had to consider comfort.

Seemingly ordinary trips, the Austrian Mediterranean Fleet is out in full force. Hundreds of warships, large and small, are scattered on duty along the way, accompanied by more than a dozen capital ships.

To make such a big show is actually a show of force.

There are Austrian ports along the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Franz and his party take a boat during the day and rest on land at night. They only need to spend one night on the boat halfway, so there is no so-called safety hazard at all.

At the beginning of the year, the Austrian Navy was sweeping up pirates in the Eastern Mediterranean. Even if there was a fish that slipped through the net, no one could not think about it so much, and ran out to die at this time.

It was another calm day, and the bored Franz stood on the plywood and looked into the distance.

"Looking at the sea again. Since when did Franz fall in love with the sea?" Queen Helen's voice sounded.

Franz shook his head and passed the telescope over: "Look, those little guys like the sea."

Following the direction of Franz's finger, Queen Helen looked over and said after a while, "It's nice to be young!"

There was a bit of loneliness in the tone, as if he was nostalgic for the lost youth.

Franz nodded very cooperatively, time flew by, and he had been emperor for more than 20 years in a flash.

Youthful and passionate years, unfortunately this is not the life an emperor should have.When he was young, he had to pretend to be mature enough to be convincing.

After so many years, the position of power has been stabilized, and there is no need to pretend anymore. Unfortunately, the youth that has passed away is gone forever.

After being sentimental for a while, Franz asked in a deliberative tone: "What do you think I let Frederick enter the navy?"

Serving in the military is an essential life experience for members of the royal family.As Crown Prince Frederick, he is no exception. The only difference is whether he enters the army or the navy.

As early as during the Near East War, Franz was ready to throw Frederick to the army for gilding. Unfortunately, the new military service law stipulates that the service time is 20 years old, which is a little bit behind in age.

As a rule maker, Franz is very aware of the consequences of breaking the rules. Seemingly insignificant changes are actually the beginning of the collapse of the system.

Moreover, Frederick was the crown prince, and his military exploits could only be icing on the cake, not of much real significance.Franz is not prepared to cultivate a Napoleonic heir, what Austria needs is only a successful king.

Queen Helen replied very firmly: "Very bad! Austria is a country with land power as its core. Even though the navy has expanded rapidly in recent years, the essence has not changed.

Frederick is the crown prince. If he enters the navy, he will send a wrong political signal to the outside world, which will trigger a new round of land-sea disputes. "

After so many years of queen career, Queen Helen is no longer a political novice, and she still has the most basic judgment ability.

The geographical location has determined that Austria's land power as the core strategy cannot be changed at all.There is no room for negotiation in this regard. As neighbors with the three army powers of Russia, France and Prussia, Austria is doomed to maintain a continental army.

The outside world may not know it, but the top management knows very well that Franz attaches great importance to the development of the army.The total force has not expanded much, but the number of reserves is increasing day by day.

The reserve service plan of the staff department is also getting bigger and bigger.Today, if a major war breaks out, the Vienna government can mobilize 300 million reserve troops within a month, and it can increase to 500 million within three months.

If Franz hadn't been very stable all the time, many people would suspect that the emperor wanted to sweep the European continent to implement such a frenzied reserve system.

After a long time, everyone will be relieved. His Majesty the Emperor prefers to use diplomatic means, and there is no such thing as challenging the world.

Now the international Austrian blowers all think that Franz engages in so many reserves mainly to reflect fairness.

In everyone's subconscious mind, so many people are simply not needed to fight a war. No matter what kind of war, it doesn't need so many troops.

From the royal family to the ordinary people, they all have to serve in the military together, and no one can make exceptions. This in itself is a manifestation of fairness.

Franz nodded helplessly: "This is indeed a problem, but it is not impossible to solve.

Forget it, let Frederick make this choice himself, and I can take care of the aftermath for him. "

Even though he is confident that he can suppress the military, Franz still has a bit of a headache.The battle between the army and the navy is faced by almost every major country, and it is still an insoluble problem.

If the army and the navy live in harmony and don't even bother to fight for military expenses, that will be a real disaster.

For example: the Kingdom of Montenegro, which was upgraded not long ago, has never had a battle between the army and the navy.

Since the Ottoman Empire withdrew from the Balkan Peninsula, Montenegro has really let the horse go south.

I have to say that this is the way of smart people. For a small country with a population of only 20, the army is already a very luxurious thing.

Of course, the Kingdom of Montenegro is also equipped with both army and navy in name.The police on land is the army, and the police in charge of anti-smuggling at sea is the navy.

What do you want to expand your armaments?The neighbor next door is not easy to mess with. If it arouses the hostility of the Vienna government, the country may be wiped out in minutes.

Fanatical nationalism must also have stimulating conditions. The rulers are not fools. Who would spend their wealth and life to do things that have no hope at all?

After the pressure is gone, the Montenegro Kingdom, which is devoted to farming, has a good life. Although it has not become rich, it is also on the road to becoming rich.

This time, Franz didn’t intend to visit along the way. He passed through three countries in total. Greece and Montenegro were not worthy of his personal wooing. The Ottoman Empire was already an enemy.

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Chapter 159 The Ottoman Crisis

Pilgrimage is of great significance to most people, but Franz is not included here.

As an emperor, he still has privileges. Franz directly avoided a series of activities under the pretext of handling government affairs.He has made up his mind that he will never show his face until the time of coronation.

The charm of Jerusalem is great. Not only the Franz family came here, but most of the top officials of the Vienna government also followed.

Regardless of whether these people are devout believers or not, it is still very meaningful for politicians to participate in the coronation in Jerusalem.

This is the first king born in the Christian world in the hundreds of years since Jerusalem was lost. Regardless of its political or religious significance, it is worthy of detailed records in history books.

As a participant, it is inevitable to leave a name in history.And there will be a high historical evaluation, combined with the development of Austria, most of this cabinet will be a myth for future generations.

Everyone carried the sedan chair, and since ancient times, good ministers and wise rulers have complemented each other. Franz never minded that his subordinates had good reputations and high prestige.

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in jerusalem palace

Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, we have just received news that there has been a coup in Ankara, the reformist leader Grand Vizier has been killed and King Abdul Aziz I has been deposed.

According to the information we received, it was the Ottoman Al-Shabab who launched the coup, the main students of the coup, and some new troops participated.

After the coup, conservatives and religious figures also joined in, and now the situation in Ankara is completely out of control. "

Due to the Butterfly Effect, the Ottoman Youth Party is also somewhat different from the original time and space. The time of formation has been advanced a bit, and the participants have also changed.

After the first Near East War, people of insight who were unwilling to watch the Ottoman Empire sink formed the Patriotic League.Because most of the participants are patriotic youths, it is called the Ottoman Youth Party by the outside world.

The impact of the loss of the Balkan Peninsula was too great. As soon as this organization appeared, it quickly developed and expanded in the Ottoman Empire.

The development and growth of Al-Shabaab has also aroused the uneasiness of the Sudanese government, which soon ushered in the government's suppression.Al-Shabab quickly ran into trouble due to its chaotic internal organizational structure.

At this time, Abdul Aziz I, who had just succeeded to the throne, opened the prelude to reforms, and many policies of the Sudanese government eased internal conflicts to a certain extent.

After the outbreak of the Russo-Prussian War, the Sudanese government succeeded in speculation and took back the Caucasus region from the Russians. The prestige of the government increased, and the Ottoman Al-Shabaab fell apart.

Under normal circumstances, this organization, like most revolutionary organizations, would just disappear into the long river of history in obscurity.