Chapter 711 Going their separate ways (Part 2)
The Kingdom of Sardinia can only choose to be a neutral country that does not help the two parties, or bet all on one party.
As for crossing the Rhine, this has many benefits. After all, it can bring the entire German Confederation into trouble. As the chairmanship and the largest entity in the Confederation, it can be so willful.
As long as the French are not crazy, they will not choose to cross the river and push back. Once the French fall into a weak position, or make other countries of the German Confederation feel that it is weak, the result is likely to be to add insult to injury and attack in groups.
Another point is a big hole dug before, that is, Alsace and Lorraine are also nominally members of the German Confederation.
In short, if a war starts in the Rhine region, France will fall into a very passive situation.
But that is not Count Kolarov's goal. He hopes that his eldest grandson can become the governor of Central America.
Not only can Akadov's military talents be used here, but his relationship with Franz can also be deepened. After all, such a battleground for military strategists will not be easily handed over to an untrustworthy person.
In the same way, as long as Akadov can do well in Central America, he will definitely be reused after returning to his country. Even if he is unable to return to his country, he will still be a frontier official in the future, and the Lebsteinsky family will also benefit from this.
In fact, Franz was a little surprised by Akadov Lebsteinsky's request. As the eldest grandson of a big family, the starting point for an assistant governor was not low.
However, colonial officials and domestic officials are not at the same level at all, and in this era, Austria, whether it is the noble or official generation, will not choose to go abroad.
"Does the position of Assistant Governor make you feel aggrieved?"
Franz felt a rare feeling of guilt. After all, the assistant governor in this era was not as high-ranking as he thought.
A governor usually has many assistants, and whether they are businessmen, captains, or even some of the most ordinary patrol officers, they may be appointed as assistants to the governor.
Of course, Akadov also holds the position of supervisor and can report directly to Franz. The former's actual power is not small.
"Won't."
Although Akadov said this, as a young man, he was still a little unconvinced. Franz naturally recognized this expression, which was the look of a child who was dissatisfied and helpless with the arrangements of his elders.
This actually made Franz look at Count Kolarov with admiration. As for what Akadorf can do, it all depends on him.
Central America was actually important to both this time and future strategy, and Franz was not going to leave it in the hands of an incompetent man.
In comparison, Prince Metternich's ambition and appetite were much greater. Franz's property in Vienna was very complex, but because of this he was able to accumulate quite a wide range of contacts.
Metternich, who has been in the diplomatic field all his life, knows better than anyone that the so-called connections are the exchange of interests. Taking care of Franz's property in Vienna will undoubtedly increase his exchange value.
Because those industries are closely related to everyone in Vienna, their scale and energy are far beyond ordinary people's imagination.
At the same time, Prince Metternich, as one of the few people who knew the secret edict, knew very well that Franz would ascend the throne and would not wait long.
As the saying goes, first comes first, and Richard Metternich (Prince Metternich's youngest son is about the same age as Franz) will get the most benefit if he can stay with Franz in Vienna.
In fact, Franz has been worried about the new person in charge. After all, the incident with Pelleni just happened not long ago, and he doesn't want the tragedy to happen again.
There are not many people who are capable and able to hold their own, and Richard Metternich is just one of them. The so-called ability does not necessarily have to be a business genius. Being able to stabilize the situation is also considered an ability.
As the youngest son of Prince Metternich, Richard Metternich was usually something no one dared to provoke in the Austrian Empire, so he could at least carry out Franz's plan without being helpless or being directly attacked. Top it off.
However, Franz is still a little worried, because Richard's reputation is not very good, and abuse of power is inevitable, so wouldn't his reform slogan become a fart?
"Richard, you know that the security in Vienna is not very good. And I think you are more talented in diplomacy and should try your father's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After all, the Prime Minister of our Austrian Empire is called the ‘Prime Minister of Europe’. It's still too much for you to just take care of the trivial matters of a few companies. "
Franz's words seemed like a compliment, but they were actually a rejection. Richard knew very well the importance of this position, so he wanted to fight for it again.
"Franz, I think I can challenge you. Besides, this position is so difficult to sit in, so I want to share the pressure with you. After all, we are friends."
Franz said with a sigh.
"Richard, we are friends, so I won't let you jump into the fire pit. It's better for you to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you run into any trouble, I have a check here. Just fill in the number."
After speaking, Franz took out a check with a maximum amount of one hundred thousand florins and handed it to Richard. One hundred thousand florins may not be anything to a country, but to an ordinary person living in this era It would take a person a thousand years to earn this money.
Richard pushed the check back again, and then said with some displeasure.
"I don't need your money, why don't you trust me? Leave the matter in Vienna to me, I will definitely take care of it."
(This passage here is a bit awkward. Please help me correct it.)
Franz hated this kind of stalking. He couldn't leave such an important matter in the hands of an unstable person.
In fact, the main reason is that Franz has a bad premonition that once this matter is handed over to Richard, the result will be very bad.
Franz put away the check calmly, and then said something lightly.
"You can't handle what's happening in Vienna."
Afterwards, Cronini Wilburg went to the Royal Dragon Knights under Franz's name, and Wingris Watson went to Franz's newly formed guard in Tyrol.
Luca Ambras's family was once very influential in Italy, but was severely damaged by Franz's raids.
Coupled with the large number of "Sicilians" who have changed the local structure, the status of the Ambras family has plummeted at this time, and it is not easy for Luca to meet Franz.
Fortunately, Franz didn't care about that.
"Do you want to revive the Ambras family?"
Luka nodded gratefully.
"Then let's go to sea!"
"Can"
"There is nothing good about it. If you stay in Lombardy, you will be a bishop at most, like your two uncles. But times have changed, and even the Pope cannot enjoy that respected status forever.
You're not stupid, I think you know what that means.
Namibia or California, take your pick. "
"I"
"Come to me after you think about it. In addition, I also want to advise you. How can you use your small fortune to make a big gain without taking some risks?"
After the crowd dispersed.
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