Chapter 1190 Hungary's problems are always so bad

Chapter 1190 Hungary's problems are always so bad

Vienna, Hofburg Palace.

Hungary's problems were still so bad. Franz did not show any appreciation for Kossuth's desperate behavior.

On the contrary, he was disgusted by the repeated appearance of such tactics. Using it once might be a last resort, but using it twice was shameless.

However, Franz still had to thank Kossuth. Busen's breach of the dam could be regarded as digging up the roots of the Hungarian Empire.

The matter of Qiutkale made Franz a little annoyed. What's the use of such a two-faced guy?

Moreover, Franz did not want to surrender these traitors. Those who were willing to make peace had already joined Franz's plan, such as Count Szechenyi and others.

Franz's reward to Count Szechenyi was the mayor of Vienna. As the capital of the Austrian Empire, Vienna would certainly be subject to considerable restrictions on local autonomy, but its status and honor were incomparable to other mayors.

But Franz's appointment caused great controversy. The main reason was that Count Szechenyi was born in Hungary and might be detrimental to the Austrian Empire.

Franz would not be swayed by such groundless remarks, but Count Szechenyi, as the person who really opened the Pandora's box of Hungarian nationalism, could not forgive himself.

However, from the perspective of Franz and the Austrian Empire, Count Szechenyi had to accept this position, whether the latter was willing or not.

As for this piece of jolly bastard Tyutkale, he was really lucky. Such a flood did not drown him, and what was even more terrible was that there were people who pleaded for this guy.

The reason was that such a natural disaster did not kill him, which meant that God had forgiven him, so pardoning his sins was God's will.

The people who pleaded for mercy came from the church, or the local bishops and the sons of the nobility. On the surface, it seemed that this was just some people's overflowing saintly hearts, but in fact it was a test of Franz's bottom line.

Bypassing the church and the government to directly express opinions against Franz's verdict, and even mentioned God.

At this time, whether Franz accepted or refused, he would be passive.

If they accept, then these people will undoubtedly tame the emperor for "God", they will become God's spokesperson, and they will be "infinitely meritorious" in the eyes of the world and employers.

If they refuse, then these people will become moralists, and Franz's authority will be greatly weakened, at least the title of a tyrant is inevitable.

After that, no matter what Franz does, there will be moralists who will jump out to point out the country, and the government will be restrained in its administration.

Those who do not know the truth will be more suspicious of the government and the royal family, and then they will make up evidence in their minds and be brainwashed, becoming moralists who truly regard Austria as an enemy and villain.

So can Franz ignore them?

The answer is really not.

In the Austrian Empire in the 19th century, the influence of religion had already penetrated every aspect of society.

A monarch who ignores "God" is a joke, just like a judge who ignores the law.

So Franz must respond strongly!

"For these extremely vicious people, forgiving them is God's business, and our mission is to send them to see God!"

Franz's response is of course more than just this one sentence. After all, no one is qualified to forgive the butcher for the hundreds of thousands of dead souls.

Franz's answer is not self-affirmation, but an attitude, and even more a kind of guidance.

Sure enough, the focus of the surging public opinion quickly shifted from whether to respect God's will to the matter itself, and whether to be loyal to the empire.

Qiutkalai, an executioner who presided over several planned large-scale massacres, a traitor, and a person suspected of murdering the royal family.

The facts of this matter are clear and there is nothing to question. The people will only remember the wisdom and bravery of His Majesty the Emperor, and those despicable and vulgar people will naturally deserve it.

Soon, in the large-scale self-examination within the church, these people were found to have done many things that violated God's will.

But this time Franz did not frame them, or most of the senior clergy and nobles of this era did not need to frame them, and their daily lives were very anthropomorphic.

Several bishops were all big shots in the countryside, two of them had underworld backgrounds, and one of them even had usury as his main business.

The second sons of those nobles were also restless in the monastery. Not only did they make the monastery stink, but they also made connections with the scum inside and outside the church.

The arrest of these people was a great relief to the people.

Franz sentenced Tyutkalai and a group of high-ranking officials of the Hungarian Empire to be executed in the royal territory-New Silesia.

This was also an explanation to the 50,000 people who were massacred.

However, only the death penalty was imposed, and no punishment was stipulated.

The Austrian Empire was a civilized country, and there were only three types of death penalty in the code: shooting, beheading, and hanging.

Generally speaking, hanging was used, and only nobles and military men would be shot, while beheading only existed in the code.

But Franz did not stipulate the method of execution and sentenced to death, which was too flexible. After all, the wisdom of the people is endless.

The New Silesians even invited two professional anesthesiologists from the Vienna Medical School to help, and the execution process lasted five days.

The current capital of the Hungarian Empire, Debrecen.

"Mr. President, Your Majesty"

The Hungarian high-level officials, including his chief of staff, Luo Jia, were not used to this change.

"Don't worry, keep talking."

"Yes, Your Majesty. After breaking through the defense line, the Croatians are wreaking havoc in the south. Now at least more than one million refugees are approaching Debrecen."

"Quick! Stop them!"

Kossuth was frightened and panicked. After all, the current situation in Debrecen could not even maintain the normal life of civilians. It could only implement a rationing system, not to mention providing food to refugees.

Kossuth had seen the refugee tide, which was almost the same as the locusts passing through the border, and people were hungry and could do anything.

But after only a moment of distraction, Kossuth realized his gaffe and changed his words.

"Debrecen is a place of war. The Austrian Imperial Army will arrive soon. I can't bear to see the people suffer."

"The president is merciful!"

"In fact, we can arm these refugees and let them fight the Austrians. After all, refugees are willing to do anything as long as they have food!"

Kossuth nodded after listening to Luo Jia's suggestion. This view is the same as his own, and it may be the only way at this time.

"Yes, let them build a defense line on the spot."

"Your Majesty, General Honved died in battle, and the northern defense line has completely collapsed."

Kossuth nodded. Although he didn't like Honved, there was no need to pursue him since he had died in battle.

"Gentle burial."

"Your Majesty, Budapest has fallen."

The reporting official spoke in a low voice. After all, it was the holy city in their hearts, and it had suffered such an ending.

The fall of Budapest was already within Kossuth's expectations. He was concerned about another thing.

"How is the war situation?"

"Mr. Qiutkalai surrendered."

"This traitor!"

"Your Majesty, the Austrians are coming."

"What?!"