By 1859, constitutionalism had become a hot topic in Austria, and even the birth of the little prince became a backdrop.

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

The Viennese court still held the usual celebrations, and in this era, the level of medical technology was limited, and each family attached great importance to the next generation.

Almost every core member is born, and a celebration is held, which is a sign of family prosperity.

The Habsburgs were able to break out of the many nobles in Europe and build a great empire by having many sons and many blessings.

Not only the Habsburg family, but in fact, the families with a long heritage have a common characteristic, that is, the ability to create human beings.

The aristocrats of Europe are not simply rice moths, even in the 19th century, it is their responsibility and obligation to be ready to go to war at any time.

This is not so wonderful for a family with thin heirs. In case you stumble or bump on the battlefield, with the medical conditions of this era, you will see God directly.

Then, you can only cheapen others. There is no doubt that the marriages between nobles are intricate, and as long as they are nobles who have been inherited for hundreds of years, they can basically find heirs from their relatives.

This time Franz learned wisely, and directly put all the alternative names together to draw lots, yes, let the little guy catch it himself.

It can't be considered a catch, the name written on the first piece of paper is the name of the little guy.

The Queen Mother Sophie objected: "Franz, won't this be too child's play, the little guy will feel that you don't value him when he grows up!" ”

Franz resolutely denied: "How could it be, officially because of respect for his opinion, I let the little guy decide for himself!" ”

The Queen Mother Sophie asked a little confused: "But how do you explain it to Frederick?" ”

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

"If you hit several paper balls at the same time, do you add them together?" Helen asked suspiciously

Franz almost broke out in a cold sweat, and he finally understood why some Europeans had so long names.

hurriedly denied: "Of course not, if this happens, then start anew." ”

This kind of stupid thing must not be done, and it is not a good thing to have too long a name. As a father, if he can't even remember his son's name, then it's over.

Archduke Karl, who was watching the excitement, added: "Then let's start, but I don't think it's as good as Frederick's brother to help, I'm afraid the little guy is weak." ”

Two cold rays of light shot over, Franz smiled awkwardly, the little guy who had just been born, I was afraid that he would not be able to complete this epic task.

The brilliant plan he had painstakingly come up with instantly became child's play. Let Frederick do the work for him, it is impossible. If he did, it would be a stain that Franz would never be able to erase for the rest of his life.

Franz thought for a moment and said, "Then let God decide, I'll catch it for the little one!" ”

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

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

……

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

The maid's slightly alarmed voice sounded, and Franz's face changed. There is only one person in Austria who can be called an old marshal - Johann Josef Wentzel Radesky von Radetz.

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

Franz had already been mentally prepared, but Marshal Radetz left a little suddenly, without the slightest warning.

"Inform the Cabinet to prepare for the state funeral, and I will personally officiate at the funeral of the old marshal. The order went down, and the whole country mourned for 14 days. ”

This marshal of bohemian aristocracy contributed to the Habsburgs throughout his life and never got involved in politics.

Even after being appointed chief of the General Staff, he only focused on his own work, never participated in the power struggle, and was only loyal to the emperor, which can be called a model for soldiers.

When he was alive, out of the instinct of the monarch, Franz did not dare to exalt him too highly; The situation is different when you die, and naturally you have to follow the highest specifications.

With the merits of Marshal Radesky, he also deserved this treatment, and Franz was not afraid that anyone would have an opinion.

Little Peter was tragic, he was born by the constitution and grabbed the headlines, just named Marshal Radetzky and died, and was directly ignored by the outside world.

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

The advent of the telegraph brought the European continent closer together, and the news of the death of Marshal Radetzky was not kept secret and was soon passed on.

A few families are happy and a few are sad.

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

Both Napoleon III sent representatives to the funeral. A pure soldier is always easily respected by everyone, even if he is a former enemy.

Of course, it's also a matter of time. So many years have passed since the war against France, and the hatred between the two sides has long been forgotten.

It is more likely that the French had too many enemies back then, Austria was not yet on the list, and Britain and Russia were the main forces of hatred.

Marshal Radetzky was only a small man in the war against France, although he won several local wars. On the battlefield, each is his master, and this is not a deep hatred.

If we say joy, the Kingdom of Sardinia should have it, right? They didn't even send a representative, and if it weren't for Marshal Radetzky, they wouldn't have lost so badly in the Austro-Saxon War.

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

If it weren't for the battle ten years ago, in which they lost two or three hundred thousand young people, they wouldn't be so tragic now, and they didn't even have the strength to resist.

……

Turin, Prime Minister Cavour has been relieved of his duties. There is no doubt that this must have something to do with the charcoal burning party.

Not only him, but all the members of the charcoal party in the government were dismissed from their posts and examined by the delegation.

As for the top brass of the charcoal burning party, they have long run away at this time. Such a big thing happened, if you don't kill a few people to sacrifice the flag, how can you reflect the supremacy of imperial power?

Franz was not Napoleon III, and he was not soft on this issue. Since the charcoal burners planned the assassination, he had to pursue it to the end.

Regardless of whether the top brass of the charcoal burning party participated or not, they had to go to the guillotine. Failing to manage those under your command is a sin in itself.

If they hadn't been advocating and guiding these middle two teenagers, with their brains, they probably wouldn't have run out to be assassins.

How good it would be to stay in the Kingdom of Sardinia to march and demonstrate, even if it was to besiege the Reichstag, Franz would not interfere, but it would not work to run out and assassinate him.

If you don't make an example, who knows when another assassin will appear?

If these people don't run away, they still need to fabricate charges. No need now, the Joint Investigation Mission has issued a warrant.

Arresting, Franz did not hold out much hope. In this era, there is no identity and household registration, and it is difficult to find out if you change your name or change the place where no one knows them.

Knowing that the first people to run away were smart people, the unlucky ones who reacted one step slower have now entered prison.

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

My father was arrested, and the team asked us to prove our innocence, and if we could not prove that we had nothing to do with the assassination, then we would be considered complicit. ”

Cavour grimaced and said, "Kelde, I wonder if you planned this assassination, or did you know in advance that they were going to carry out the assassination?"

It's very important, you have to tell the truth so that I can find a way to save your father from them. ”

Caerde is about to cry, heaven and earth conscience, although he has a good relationship with the radicals and also participates in the activities of some radical organizations, but he really doesn't know anything about this assassination case.

Not to mention his father, a capitalist in the Kingdom of Sardinia, who usually did not participate in specific activities at all, but only provided funds for the activities of the charcoal burning party.

In order to facilitate business, he put a name on the party.

The tragedy is that this honorary position is a little higher, and after several bigwigs ran away, his father, a nominal high-ranking official, was also arrested by the investigation team.

"Your Excellency, I really don't know. As you know, my father was not at all a senior member of the party and never got involved in party affairs. ”

Cavour nodded, he knew it too. If it were a normal time, he would definitely die to protect Kelde's father, who was also his patron.

Now the situation is different, the situation is completely out of control. He just wants to save people, but he is also powerless.

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

If the case is not solved for a long time, then the French occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia for a long time will become an established fact.

Now the British also used the countries to contain the French, and did not allow them to 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 reparations are indispensable.

"The situation is very complicated right now, the positions of the delegates are different, and we have been deprived of the right to speak," Cavour explained.

The goal of the Austrians this time is to find the culprit behind it, and if there is an answer that they can accept, and then apologize, then the matter is over.

The trouble was the French, who wanted to use this assassination to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and what was even more terrible was that the Viennese government had acquiesced in their approach.

The Russians were so angry that the Tsarist government would not support us as long as the Vienna government did not oppose it, and it is said that Nicholas I was also very angry at the assassination.

Fortunately, the British are still supporting us at the moment, and as long as we find the mastermind behind it, there is still room for maneuver. ”

Keld wasn't stupid, he could already hear what Cavour was saying. If you can't find the mastermind behind the scenes, you will have to find someone to top the tank.

And this black cauldron is not easy to carry, not only to be guillotined, but also to be recognized by the investigation team.

Those who can afford to carry the pot have all run away again, and the rest of these people are not qualified, even if they want to carry the pot, they are not qualified.

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

Cavour nodded and said, "You now find a way to raise a sum of money, call on the investigation team, and explain the situation to them."

Everyone knows that the real masterminds have run away, and as long as you feed them, your father will be fine. ”

When he said this, Cavour himself did not believe it. Representatives of other countries are easy to say, as long as they have money to take it, they will turn a blind eye and pass it over.

Do the representatives of France and Austria dare to release water? In case you really can't find the mastermind behind it, then the only way is that the entire charcoal burning party is a black hand.

Don't let go of the mistake of killing, as long as you wipe off the suspects, it doesn't matter who the real culprit is.

For the sake of two conspiracy assassination cases, killing hundreds of suspects who may be murderers is not worth mentioning at all.

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

Kerd nodded reluctantly, he understood that Cavour was speechless at this time. Knowing that Prime Minister Cavour was removed, he didn't have much hope, and now he can find a solution, which is not bad.

Wanting to rescue my father is only one aspect, but the more important thing is that this crime is too big for the family to escape.

As long as the assassination case is involved, don't say that he, the explosive family, will be finished even if he is an old nobleman.