Chapter 55 Not Drunk
After the death of Francis II, Metternich closely tied his own interests to those of the Rothschild family in order to seek support.
This also caused the status of the two to be interchanged. Now Metternich has to rely on the power of the Rothschild family.
In order to drive Prince Metternich out of the core of power in Austria, Count Korolaf carried out extensive cooperation with the forces in Italy.
Although the country's fiscal revenue increased, it was not enough to offset the joint attacks of France, Prussia, and Hungary.
Those businessmen who were still ambitious two years ago are now considering how to sell their business rights.
Contrary to the booming railway construction in other countries, Austrian railways are currently in a cold winter. Half of the railway construction is in a state of suspension. Without new capital injection, the remaining half will also enter a state of suspension sooner or later.
Ferdinand I's chief advisor was also very busy at this time. After Baron Brooke took the power in his hands, he realized that it was a hot potato.
Carl von Sluter simply did not have the ability to borrow more loans for the Austrian Empire. This was also an important reason why Austria's finances collapsed to such an extent.
At the same time, Baron Brooke was on the other side of the ocean, doing something that made him very excited.
In the first six months of 1836, he had successfully cashed out $6 million in precious metals from the United States, and used $10 million to cash out banknotes and precious metals worth a total of 2 million pounds on the London Exchange.
Baron Brooke has sold 45% of his land, and even so he has netted 10 times his profit.
Now as long as all the remaining land can be sold and exchanged for silver and gold, the total income of "Franz Karl" Archduke will reach 35.55 million US dollars.
As long as "Franz Karl" deposits this money in the bank, many of Austria's problems can be solved.
Because the cold winter of railway construction in Austria was entirely caused by man-made factors, when Austrian railway construction was suspended, Saxony proposed to acquire Austrian railway sections, but was rejected.
Of course, not only Saxony, but also the famous poor country Bavaria has applied for acquisition.
According to the quotations of the two countries, as long as the railways leading to the two countries are sold to them, the problem Austria is facing now can be solved.
But this is unacceptable. The railway is in the hands of other countries. Not to mention the unwillingness of those businessmen, even the military cannot accept it.
The businessmen of this country can still refuse to serve the Austrian army. If other countries are allowed to take control of their own railways, they may directly transport enemy troops to Vienna, and then shout "The enemy is at Honnoji Temple!"
According to Baron Brooke's estimation, as long as Austria survives this crisis, people will regain confidence in the railway.
As for Carl von Sloot, Brooke didn't take him seriously at all, just treating him as a clown.
At this time, Baron Brooke had already admired the Archduke "Franz Karl". He believed that the Archduke "Franz Karl" was not stupid, but just a silent economist.
As expected, geniuses are difficult to understand.
At this time, Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.
Archdent Franz Karl was feeding the fish and drinking wine by the fountain. When he saw that the fish were almost floating, he scooped up a handful with his hands.
"This doesn't taste good either. You guys are too drunk."
When Franz Karl saw his son coming over, he quickly invited Franz Joseph to sit down.
"Son, try it."
Franz Joseph looked at the "water" held in his father's hand and didn't think much about it. He licked it with his tongue and felt it was a little sweet and a little spicy.
"Father, what is this? Is it a specialty of Schönbrunn Palace?"
"No, it's wine."
"Wine? Why is there wine here?"
"I poured it!"
At this time, a dead fish fell from the sky. Franz followed the direction in which the dead fish flew and found that the fountain was full of dead fish.
"." Franz Joseph looked at the dead fish in the fountain again.
“What’s going on with this fish?”
"Your mother said she wanted to raise some fish, so I bought some fish. When I came back, I found that there was no place to raise them. Isn't there a big pond here? I was afraid that these fish would not be accustomed to living in their new home, so I came Let’s drink with them. Who knew they were so drunk, they’re all drunk.”
Franz Karl told his glorious deeds vividly, and Franz Joseph sighed.
"Does mother know?"
"Don't know yet."
"I'll have people clean this place up. Don't tell your mother about this. Next time you go to buy fish, can you buy a fish tank?"
"OK!"
Franz gave Talia a hint, and Talia quickly called on the nearby palace people to help catch fish.
Before Franz Joseph could speak, Franz Karl continued.
"Er smash, what's the matter with you?"
Franz Joseph was a little curious, why did this old man rush to answer.
"How do you know I have something to ask you for?"
"You came here with wine, and you are usually against me drinking."
"Okay, father, here is an application. You can go to the Emperor's uncle to approve it, then go to the Regency Council to get it stamped, and then bring it back to me."
"Then you must have a big drink with me."
"I only drink juice."
"OK!"
In the evening, Carl von Sloot felt very depressed. Although he was the chief royal advisor, he was now being suppressed by a bullshit regency council.
Isn't it true that all these years of hard work have been in vain? I have to pay public food to that woman at night. It's painful to think about it.
He looked at the sleeping emperor again. It was simply wishful thinking to expect this guy to be able to suppress the guys in the Regency Council. He clearly should be the Caesar who is inferior to one person but superior to ten thousand people.
Yes, that’s right, I, Carl von Slote, should have been a Caesar, or at worst a Wallen Stein. How could this happen...
At this moment, the sound of someone's footsteps interrupted Carl von Sloot's contemplation.
"Damn it, this idiot smelling of alcohol, what is he doing here?" Carl von Sloot cursed secretly in his heart.
Then I thought about having some fun with this idiot to make up for my hurt heart.
"Stop, His Majesty the Emperor has not summoned you."
Franz Karl ignored Carl von Slut, and Carl von Slut was very angry and ran to Archduke Franz Karl again.
"Your Majesty is sleeping, no one is allowed to disturb you."
"I don't want to talk to you." Archduke Franz Karl replied, about to move forward.
Karl von Sluth stopped Franz Karl again, and the argument between the two woke Ferdinand I.
Carl von Sloot "I'm extremely sorry. I have informed Archduke Franz Karl that you are resting. But Archduke Franz Karl insisted on seeing His Majesty, and his subordinates could not stop him, which disturbed His Majesty."
Ferdinand I did not pay attention to Carl von Sluth's words and spoke directly.
"My stupid brother, what's the matter with you?"
"My poor brother, can I beat him?"
"random."
Archduke Franz Karl only had three hobbies: smoking, drinking, and perming his hair.
Ah, no, bah, it was drinking, riding horses, and hunting, so Archduke Franz Karl’s core strength was extremely strong. It shouldn’t be too easy to beat up a civil servant.
Carl von Slote's screams echoed in the Hall of Mirrors, and the royal guards nearby turned a blind eye, and some even snickered.
Archduke Franz Karl wiped his hands on his clothes casually, and then took out a document.
"Franz plans to build a school and needs your special approval."
"OK."
Ferdinand I made a stroke of his pen and resumed his previous posture.
"My stupid brother, I'm tired, please don't disturb me, I need to rest."
"Have a drink before going to bed to help you fall asleep faster."
Archduke Franz Karl took out a military flask from his shirt pocket, placed it in front of the throne, then turned and left.
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