"His Royal Highness, Your Majesty has passed away!"

"What? Gather the Empire's Ministers now! Crown Prince Karl immediately hid the joy on his face, replaced it with a sad expression, and ordered the attendant outside the door.

Soon, the important ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire rushed to the palace. Even, including Archduke Friedrich, who was about to appear in the public eye for a long time due to health reasons, he was the commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army.

"Ladies and gentlemen, His Majesty Franz Joseph I, beloved by the world, has returned to the bosom of the Lord. This is a very sad thing for the whole Austro-Hungarian Empire! Crown Prince Karl had red eyes and looked heartbroken.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty's return to the arms of the Lord is something we should be happy about. The most important thing now is to do a good job of His Majesty's funeral and His Highness's enthronement ceremony. His Majesty died, but Austria-Hungary could not live without an emperor. So, I hope His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can take care of his health! Prime Minister Mario Webber said.

Crown Prince Karl nodded, Franz Joseph I died, and as the crown prince of the empire, there was no doubt that he would succeed as the new emperor. Soon, he will be able to ascend to the coveted throne and become the supreme emperor. It made him tremble with almost excitement.

The important ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire decided after deliberation. The funeral of Emperor Franz Joseph I took place a month later. After all, as a world-renowned emperor, Franz Joseph I died, all countries in the world should send important officials and even leaders to mourn.

The enthronement ceremony of Crown Prince Karl was held half a month after the funeral of Franz Joseph I, that is, on New Year's Day 1917.

Although, it's only a little over a month away from now. However, Crown Prince Karl is still very impatient. He wished that his enthronement would be held tomorrow. He dreamed of becoming emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire for a long time. Now, he's about to get his wish.

The death of Emperor Franz Joseph I shocked the whole world. Indeed, this emperor, who lived to be eighty-six years old, has a high reputation all over the world. Countries said they would send important officials to Austria-Hungary to pay their respects and attend the funeral of Franz Joseph I. Even, U.S. General Map Woodrow Wilson said he would attend in person. For a time, the funeral of Emperor Franz Joseph I attracted the attention of the whole world.

"Did he really die on November 18th? It seems that the history of this time and space still has a strong ability to correct errors! It didn't change completely because of my appearance! Qin Tian muttered after learning of the death of Emperor Franz Joseph I.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty the Emperor has died, who will we send to attend the funeral and the enthronement ceremony of Crown Prince Karl?" Prime Bilo asked.

"Vahit, you can go!" Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Foreign Secretary Vahit nodded.

"Your Majesty, the Americans, but the president himself went to Austria-Hungary, and we only sent the foreign secretary, I'm afraid it's not good. Austria-Hungary, for its part, will surely think that we are deliberately snubbing them. Billo was worried.

"The Americans want to win over Austria-Hungary, so naturally they need big shots. Crown Prince Karl was already hostile to the Empire, and if I had gone in person, he would have thought that the Empire was afraid of them. So, there is no need for this at all. Crown Prince Karl will not change his mind just because I attended his enthronement in person. In that case, get ready for war! Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bilo had to say no more.

He had no choice but to prepare for an attack on Austria-Hungary, whether it was the emperor or the bigwigs of the imperial side. Perhaps because of the victory in the last world war, the emperor and the military bosses firmly believed that war was the best way to solve all problems. Of course, if you can win quickly, then war is the best way to go. If the tide of the war goes to a stalemate, you may even lose the war. Well, the war is not so good.

"Field Marshal Falkenhein, ordered several army groups of the army, secretly mobilized. Make sure that once the Empire goes to war against Austria-Hungary, at least five army groups will be able to quickly storm Austria-Hungary! Qin Tian ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal von Falkenhein replied.

"Marshal Scheer, let the Navy's Home Fleet, the Mediterranean Fleet, and the Indian Ocean Fleet be ready for battle at any time. In addition, the aircraft carrier fleet is also ready. Once the order is given, be sure to enter the Mediterranean within three days! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Field Marshal Reinhardschel replied.

"General Zekter, the Air Force should also be ready. However, Austria-Hungary did not have a decent air force, so there should be no big battles for the Imperial Air Force. In addition, in order to ensure that the strength of the Imperial Air Force is not leaked, the Imperial Air Force is not allowed to send the most advanced aircraft to participate in the war. Qin Tian specially instructed.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Admiral Zekett nodded. Some of the advanced models of the Imperial Air Force are ahead of the world, which is undoubtedly the secret weapon of the Empire, and it must be kept secret.

"Vahit, the envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready. When Crown Prince Karl inherits the throne, he can be dispatched. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Vahit nodded.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this action against Austria-Hungary will be the best chance to address the threats around the empire. Therefore, we must not let go of this opportunity, we must win the battle! Qin Tian emphasized.

"Yes, Your Majesty." All the military ministers replied.

On December 18, the funeral of Emperor Franz Joseph I took place in Vienna. Dignitaries from all over the world participated. However, the German Empire, which was an ally of Austria-Hungary, only sent foreign ministers to participate, which made Austria-Hungary very dissatisfied. Crown Prince Karl even believed that this was a deliberate attempt by the German Empire to belittle Austria-Hungary. This made his hatred of the German Empire inevitably aggravated.

On January 1, 1917, Crown Prince Karl's enthronement ceremony took place at the Vienna Royal Palace. Under the auspices of the diocesan archbishop, Crown Prince Karl took the crown symbolizing the Austro-Hungarian throne and officially ascended to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor. Crown Prince Karl is also known as Karl I.

Although, Karl I ascended to the coveted throne, it will soon become clear to him that this throne is not so rosy.