With the introduction of compulsory education, Austria's internal reforms came to an end for the time being. The government's energy is limited and it is impossible to take care of all aspects at the same time.

Taking advantage of the Great Revolution of 1848, Austria's internal reform had taken a big step forward, and it was time to consolidate success.

Any reform cannot be accomplished by a single decree of the government, but more importantly, it is necessary to implement the policy.

The whole government was busy, and Franz was relaxed. In his opinion, only when the bureaucrats under his command have something to do, the emperor's life will be better.

Once they are idle, then the problem arises. Either the power struggle within the government intensifies, or they unite to wrest power from the emperor, or even both.

Schönbrunn Palace

The maid Jenny chattered in Franz's ear and said, "Your Majesty, this is the best tea that Viscount Paul Kochakin brought back from the Qing Kingdom - Longjing."

It is said that it is produced in the West Lake, which has the best water quality over there, but I did not expect that tea trees could grow in the water, and it is indeed the largest in the world. ”

Franz laughed and said, "Nonsense, who told you that tea trees grow in water?" ”

How could the emperor be without sycophants? After knowing Franz's habit of drinking tea, some people naturally fell in love with him.

Due to cultural differences, many things naturally change when translated.

As for whether this tea is West Lake Longjing, only God knows. The most Franz can determine is that this is Longjing tea, whether it is produced in West Lake, Yuezhou, or Qiantang, which is too embarrassing.

Considering the relationship between the yield, Franz estimated that even if these teas were produced in West Lake, they would not be the best Longjing, and Paul Kochakin was most likely deceived by businessmen.

At this time, they were not able to go deep into the inland areas, and there were many people who were deceived in doing business there.

"Could it be that Paul Kochakin's bastard who lied to me? Hum! When I look back, I must settle accounts with him! Jenny said angrily

She was really angry, and as Franz's maid, there were many people who flattered her.

For example, if Franz drank these tea leaves, it is estimated that he will not be able to drink them all in the next century.

Paul Kochagin also blew the tea to the sky, and gave a lot of gifts, so that Jeanne mentioned it in front of Franz.

turned out to make a big fuss, and the little maid who thought she was ashamed was naturally going to go crazy.

Franz touched Jenny's forehead and comforted: "Okay, don't be angry, I guess he was also fooled."

West Lake Longjing has a history of more than 1,000 years, and hundreds of years ago it was just a cup of tea. In modern times, there was an emperor of the Qing Dynasty who visited the West Lake, and he liked Longjing very much.

The best Longjing tea has now become a tribute, and the output is very small and rarely outflow, and ordinary people can't buy it at all.

In fact, there is no best tea in this world, everyone's taste is different, only your favorite is the best.

This tea is still good, with color, fragrance, taste, and shape, and it is considered a first-class product. ”

After some trickery, Franz successfully gained a wave of admiration for the little maid.

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After the episode, Franz managed to remember Paul Kochakin.

Austria is still not short of talent, although these people have not left a big name in history, this is a stage relationship, not that their ability is really poor.

In this era, there are usually only three kinds of people who go overseas, one is the outlaw, the other is the person who wants to further the social status, and the other is the person who wants to get rich.

Whatever kind of person they are, in Franz's view, they are all talents. Once Austria's overseas colonization program began, there was a place for these people.

Drinking tea, reading newspapers, and reading books, this is Franz's spare time. The luxurious life of a drunken gold fan, he also wants to try it, but unfortunately the character can't jump.

Who made the original owner an ascetic? Sudden changes can be very troublesome. The emperor is not an ordinary person, and his words and deeds can affect politics.

If Franz takes the lead in living a corrupt life, it is estimated that it will not be long before the Austrian officialdom, which has just improved, will degenerate again.

For the sake of the happy life of more than 30 million Austrians, Franz had to continue to play his role, at most a little laziness.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Metternich is here." The maid's voice rang out

"Bring him here." Franz said calmly

The emperor did not have a fixed day off, and was disturbed during the rest, which Franz had long been accustomed to.

"Your Majesty, news has just come that the Prussian-Danish War has broken out again." Metternich spoke

After the Berlin Revolution, the Kingdom of Prussia initially reached an internal compromise, and in order to divert internal contradictions, Frederick Wilhelm IV and the liberals very tacitly provoked the Prussian-Danish War in an attempt to annex the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein.

Eventually, under strong pressure from the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia made concessions and an armistice was reached.

"What's the matter, did the Prussians inform us in advance?" Franz asked with concern

On the question of the Duchy of Schleswig and Holstein, the Austrian government was the only supporter of the Prussians.

Although only verbal support, they should not give up on enlisting Austria's support when European countries were supporting Denmark.

"The gap between the conditions of the two sides is too great, the negotiations between the two sides broke down three days ago, yesterday the two countries declared war on each other, and the Prussians only informed us after the outbreak of the war." Metternich replied with a frown

Obviously, he was very dissatisfied with the Prussian approach. Isn't it ignoring Austria to not even give a word of notice in advance?

Franz understood the Prussian government's approach, and even if it was useless to negotiate with Austria, the Austrian government would certainly not support their annexation of the Duchy of Schleswig and Holstein.

It is better to create an established fact, and when the time comes, as long as Austria does not go to war with the Kingdom of Prussia, it can only pinch its nose and admit it.

"In that case, let us contact the Russians, show our attitude, and reassure them to do it boldly, Austria will only support Prussia in name." Franz said with a sneer

At this time, the Kingdom of Denmark had long since declined, and it was no match for the Prussians at all, but it couldn't stand the marriage of others, so it found the Russians as backers.

Without the full support of Austria, Prussia wanted to annex Schleswig and Holstein, first ask the Russians if they would agree?

Public opinion is indeed important, but if Prussia can be allowed to fight, Franz does not mind going against the will of the people. He had all thought of the excuse that the Austrian government had no money to fight.

In any case, the Austrian people have not cultivated the spirit of internationalism, and they will not come out to demonstrate for this little thing. Whoever clamored for war, Franz didn't mind using all their possessions to pay for the army.

"Your Majesty, it is unlikely that the Russians will attack the Kingdom of Prussia, otherwise the Russian army would have attacked last year.

If we do not intervene, it is really possible for the Prussians to occupy Schleswig and Holstein, which is very detrimental to us. Metternich analyzed

It is very obvious that the Russians do not want to go to war with the Kingdom of Prussia for the sake of the Danes, and it is not in the interests of the Russians to start this war.

None of the Russians wanted to fight, let alone the countries of Europe. It's okay to shout slogans, but if you really want to send troops to fight, it is estimated that everyone will have to coax it.

Austria's nominal support gave the Prussians more confidence, at least not to worry about the south.

"Expressing our displeasure to the Prussians, and at the same time encouraging the Kingdom of Prussia through the German nationalists to persist in the fight, creates the illusion that the German people are supporting them.

Secretly liaising with the other German states, once the Prussians occupied Schleswig and Holstein, they all worked together to pressure the Prussians to separate the two principalities.

If necessary, we can start a preventive war and cede Prussian Poland to the Russians in exchange for Russian troops. Franz thought for a moment and said

Well, this is the most ideal state, as long as the Prussians are not stupid, they will figure it out in advance, and in history they did not retreat?

Franz dug this pit just as a precautionary measure, and in case the Kingdom of Prussia was settled, he would make a fortune.

"Your Majesty, if the Kingdom of Prussia is to be fooled, then it is best that we do not have secret contact with the German States, otherwise it will be difficult to keep it secret from the many countries involved." Metternich thought for a moment and said

Although he did not think that Franz's plan would succeed, Metternich did not mind trying it either, and if it failed, the Austrian government would put on a show in vain, and if it succeeded, Austria's position as the boss of the German Confederation would be secured.

"If the Prussian government is not fooled, let the nationalists put pressure on them and let the Prussians hold out in the war for as long as possible." Franz thought for a moment and said

The war was very expensive, and for every day that the Prussian-Danish War dragged on, the Prussian government had to spend a lot of money on the military.

The more money was spent in the war, the less money the Kingdom of Prussia was able to invest in domestic construction.

A day or two is not obvious, and if it drags on for a few months, the financial revenue of the Kingdom of Prussia for a year will be almost wiped out.

You know, the revolutionary governments in Schleswig and Holstein now also need to be financed by the Prussians, and these are pure inputs, which will not be rewarded in a short time.

Even if you win the Danish kingdom, there is no prize, and with the Russians as the backstage, the Danes do not have to cede the land and do not have to pay reparations.

Historically, the Kingdom of Prussia withdrew from the war under pressure from various countries, and then watched the Schleswig-Holstein revolutionary government that had been propped up by the Danes wipe out.