Chapter 721 Wrong thinking
If there was a war between Prussia and Austria, Saxony would stand more firmly on Austria's side. Although Austria won the war, it could not touch Prussia's territory, because that would cause interference from the great powers.
However, it is entirely possible to use countries such as Saxony and Bavaria to dismember Prussia, and even make the former the spokesperson of Austria in North Germany.
In this way, Austria's influence in the German Confederation will reach its peak and it will be able to control the Confederation Parliament for a long time. In a sense, it can be regarded as resurrecting the Holy Roman Empire.
Although Saxony got back its own land, the Austrian Empire was too close, and Prussia had learned from the past, so it was difficult for the former to be willing to fight again.
Although this remote control method cannot maximize the use of manpower and material resources, it is not easy to cause civil war, and it is difficult for the great powers to interfere.
It's just that this method will cause some discomfort and will hinder the unification of Germany. Saxony is not strong enough to unify North Germany, even if it makes people appear to surrender.
In order not to waste manpower and public resources, it is necessary to integrate small states and free cities, but there must be a war between the three larger states of Prussia, Saxony, and Hanover.
And when they fight, the hardest thing to do is Austria. If it doesn't end, it will most likely be ruined. If it does, it will be a feast of intervention by the great powers, and nearby Britain, France, and Russia will join in.
No matter what the outcome is, Austria must be stripped of his skin before talking about it.
The last remaining ones are Franz’s historical fiancées and wives, Princess Nana and Princess Sissi. Although they were members of the Würterbach family, their status was very low and they could not provide much value to the Austrian Empire.
Secondly, they are the daughters of Aunt Franz, and their blood relationship is too close to be worrying. Moreover, none of them have received systematic aristocratic education. No matter how docile Princess Nana is, she will inevitably run into problems.
Princess Sissi can be called the opposite example of a queen. She has serious liberal tendencies, sympathizes with the Hungarians, and makes some taboo remarks regardless of the occasion. Her conflict with Madame Sophie caused the whole palace to panic.
They say everything thrives when home is in harmony, but Franz didn't want his home to turn into a battlefield.
Fortunately, at this time, Mrs. Sophie often went to foreign countries to "visit", so her horizons and mind were much broader.
Mrs. Ludovica's two daughters really could not catch her eye. Although she liked Nana very much, Mrs. Sophie's idea at this time was to let Ludwig or Maximilian marry Nana.
Maximilian is a troublemaker in the eyes of Madam Sophie, and finding a sensible girl can calm him down.
Ludwig, on the other hand, is a fool. Let him marry Nana so that he can be less bullied and taken advantage of.
Mrs. Sophie sympathized with her sister Ludovica and promised to let one of her sons marry her daughter, but that could not be Franz.
At this time, the brothers need to step in, but Mrs. Sophie feels that her family is not at a disadvantage.
Back to reality.
Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.
Franz remembered that he was turning sixteen and had his birthday again. Time flew by so fast. Looking at the information and documents on the table, he didn’t know how many things had not been dealt with, but what he was dealing with now was life after all. event.
"Mother, do you have any candidates?"
In Franz's opinion, things like marriage are just the icing on the cake. Specific matters still require strategizing and sufficient strength, so it is better to listen to other people's suggestions.
Mrs. Sophie gave Franz a "you know it very well" look, and the latter felt that it seems that regardless of the East or the West, parents still like to be "filial" to their sons.
(It would be better to replace filial piety here with respect.)
Mrs. Sophie clapped her hands, and someone brought in a portrait.
This made Franz a little confused. Why did Austria use this method even though they had cameras? And what about the promised political marriage? Why does it feel like choosing a concubine or a lottery?
Although the painters are all famous people, the painters are all human beings, and with a little money they can make the portraits look better or worse.
Moreover, Franz had clearly seen photos of princesses from various countries, but he couldn't quite place them.
"Is it a fish that slipped through the net? Or is it a princess from another small country?"
While Franz was settling his thoughts, Madam Sophie continued.
"Pick and pick! Just write down the ones you like."
"Which ones?!" Franz couldn't help but asked with some confusion. When did the Western courts change polygamy?
While Franz was thinking wildly, Mrs. Sophie said again.
"Otherwise? Wouldn't it bring shame to the family if you choose only one? If you don't feel shabby, I will feel shabby for you."
In the next few seconds, Franz's expression changed from shock, to ecstasy, to surprise.
The person in these portraits is not a princess, but a nursery nurse or Countess of Hygiene who has come to apply.
Franz said numbly.
"I do not need."
"Why not?!" Mrs. Sophie emphasized, "This is a training course that the heir to the throne must go through!"
Franz was speechless for a while. He knew who wrote the course. The scene of the old man and his grandson peeking at the washerwoman changing clothes came to mind, and Franz could only sigh.
"Alright alright."
Franz just looked at the portraits and soon discovered a common feature, that is, they were too mature.
In fact, this has something to do with Mrs. Sophie's aesthetics. She prefers girls with bigger breasts and butts, because such women are theoretically more likely to have children.
But this kind of aesthetic in the nineteenth century was very deformed.
Mrs. Sophie noticed Franz’s disgusted look and said quickly.
"These are girls from good families! All girls with good conduct!"
Franz couldn't help but cover his face. At this time, Mrs. Sophie's words were like a third-rate madam selling goods.
These so-called good girls are actually girls from small noble families. After completing some tasks, they can get a generous reward and a special status.
Of course, it is not ruled out that someone can really become the lover of the heir to the throne, so they and their families enjoy it.
Franz: "Can I skip this lesson?"
Mrs. Sophie snorted. She knew her son very well. There was nothing wrong with him, she just didn't like him.
"Then make another batch, and there will be as many people as you want."
Mrs. Sophie snapped her fingers again, and another batch of portraits were placed in front of Franz.
The latter reluctantly leaned over and looked at it again. About a minute later, the former snapped his fingers helplessly.
In this way, the mother and son were in a stalemate all afternoon.
Mrs. Sophie roared: "You're not done yet, you brat!"
Franz thought for a long time and finally came up with a suitable explanation. Because Mrs. Sophie was a devout believer, she still needed to take the right medicine.
"Mother, I think marriage is sacred! And it is also said not to be allowed in the Ten Commandments."
"It doesn't count if it's voluntary."
Madame Sophie answered without thinking.
Franz was about to speak again but was stopped by Madame Sophie.
"Don't you usually believe this?"
Franz smiled awkwardly: "Shouldn't we be more flexible?"
"Then why can't you be more flexible on this matter?" Mrs. Sophie asked.
In fact, the so-called childcare class is to desensitize the heir to the throne to love and not to indulge in the pleasure of Slaanesh.
But the old emperor is dead, and although Franz's uncle is the heir to the throne, he cannot receive a complete heir education despite his physical inconvenience.
As for Dad, looking at Mrs. Sophie’s angry look, I knew it must be very unsuccessful.
Seeing Franz's hesitant look, Mrs. Sophie became even more angry.
"Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed when the time comes?"
Some of today’s ones are mainly for a twist, and are a bit stiff.