Chapter 1119 New National Mythology
In fact, whether it is the Austrian soldiers or the immigrants in the royal territory, the idea of soldiers and civilians harvesting wheat together always feels a bit unreal.
At first, both parties were a little uncomfortable, because neither party had a high status in European society at this time, or they both had low-level jobs.
The farmers were afraid that the soldiers would commit violence and rob, and the soldiers were afraid that the farmers would get violent and hurt others. After all, according to the experience taught by the veterans, it is common for farmers to attack the army, sometimes for the people, sometimes as thieves, which makes it difficult to guard against.
In the eyes of farmers, soldiers fighting is just a side job, and robbery is their main job. After plundering the enemy-occupied areas, they would even rob their own people, commit adultery, plunder, and commit all kinds of evil.
At this time, it is not known whether the royal territory in Hungary is considered enemy-occupied territory or...
Originally, this kind of suspicion would last for a long time, and a series of conflicts would even break out because of the suspicion. But fortunately, this is a national era.
Under the impact of nationalism and victory, the trust that originally took years, even decades, to build was established in just a dozen days.
Especially those veterans who participated in the two Alsace-Lorraine wars. They feel that they are no longer bandits or street rats that everyone shouts to beat. They are warriors with honor and dignity.
The nationalist myths of the Luxembourg crisis and the two Alsace-Lorraine wars had already reached the royal domain.
For these German immigrants, nothing could be more inspiring. Every victory the German Confederation, led by the Austrian Empire, gained over a powerful enemy would deepen their faith in nationalism and the country.
So they firmly believed that the army of the Austrian Empire was special, just as the soldiers themselves believed. In fact, there are a large number of foreign soldiers in the Austrian army, who come from the German states.
Some people were farmers, craftsmen, chefs, barbers, and butchers just a few months ago, and they could almost seamlessly integrate into the royal domain.
And sharing the same language also made them feel kinship with each other, all of them witnesses and creators of the nationalist myth.
As for why they can experience all this multiple times? This is of course the credit of Franz. He needed these witnesses to explain what they saw and heard to the world.
Austrian journalists, photographers and writers are already ready to record these exciting moments.
A large number of written records and photos will be sent to Vienna as soon as possible. Everything will be quickly published in newspapers, even bound into books, and then sent to every corner of the Austrian Empire and any area where Germans live.
On a small island in the Atlantic Ocean.
The young Baron Heimann stood on the shore, but his mood was extremely complicated. This was the first time that the sea could not bring him peace.
Just a month ago, he was the hot young gentleman at the ball, but now he has become a butcher and a robber.
Baron Heyman never expected that the first naval battle he participated in would actually be an attack on a merchant ship. The merchant ship chose to escape as soon as it discovered them.
But how could a merchant ship outrun a warship?
In the end, the merchant ship chose to fight hard, but after all, ordinary merchant ships could not be the opponent of warships.
After sinking a merchant ship, our side did not lose a single soldier, but Baron Heyman did not feel the glory.
Then came the second ship. The captain of this merchant ship chose to surrender. Baron Heyman gentlemanly asked them to jump into the sea, which made him feel better. After all, he gave the other party hope for life.
Then the third and fourth ships
"There is no honor at all. What do you think, Hill?"
"I think you real nobles just like to complain about nothing! You tell so many lies that you yourself believe them to be true!"
Baron Heyman looked at his half-brother with some displeasure. This illegitimate son always made him feel unhappy.
But Hill didn't care about his brother's gaze, he just said to himself.
"Whether you like it or not, we are born with pirate blood."
"It's the blood of adventurers!"
Baron Heyman corrected.
"It's up to you, but we are better at killing and robbing, so our ancestors stand out. They are the foundation of the British Empire, not the bullshit gentlemanly behavior you call it!"
Hill sarcastically said without mercy, and Baron Hyman shook his head.
"We are different."
"What's the difference? Did you lose a penny? Or did you hesitate even half a moment when you were living in a life of luxury and debauchery?
Now it's just self-pity after the alcohol wears off.
This feeling is like a hangover. It may be uncomfortable in the short term, but it does not prevent you from making the same choice again. "
It was once one of the most important transit points on the Atlantic route, but its importance is gradually declining as technology advances.
And due to price reasons, many countries have turned to Tenerife (Canary Islands), which is cheaper but more developed.
Tenerife is the largest port in the Canary Islands. Not every island in the archipelago is suitable to be a free trade port. Some islands do not even have complete basic port facilities, let alone open to the outside world. Therefore, only some young people have the opportunity. take.
Tenerife's low-price strategy was completely forced by the domestic situation in Spain. A large number of cheap labor poured in. In order to survive, bottom-level dock workers formed gangs that were hostile to each other and involved each other, causing prices to drop again and again.
But even so, there are still a steady stream of poor people who want to go to the Canary Islands every year to make a living. Even if they know that they are being used as livestock, it is still much better than the Iberian Peninsula where wars, natural disasters, plagues, and harsh policies are rampant.
Franz actually wanted to buy the Canary Islands, but although Isabella II and her daughter were incompetent, they were not stupid at all.
Although they did not understand the value of the Canary Islands, they knew that it must have a very important meaning to the Austrian Empire.
Isabella II and her daughter could use the Spanish throne as bait, and they could also use the Canary Islands as bait, but Franz did not want to take the bait, so the plan to acquire the Canary Islands had to be abandoned.
Let's get back to the point.
Although Baron Heyman did not want to admit it, he also felt that it made sense. Instead of wasting time and sighing, it is better to enjoy life in time.
"Come on, I'll buy you a drink."
"How can one drink be enough?"
"You can drink as much as you want."
"This is my brother."
"Whatever you say."
As soon as the two left the coast, a team of soldiers in strange clothes emerged from behind the reef.
The leader was Major Giovanni of the Austrian Imperial Marine Corps. He received an order to eliminate the pirates entrenched on a "deserted island" near the Malad Islands, but the entire Marine Corps knew from top to bottom that their opponent was the British.