Chapter 1201 Tooth for tooth, blood for blood.

Chapter 1201 Tooth for tooth, blood for blood.

I swear to God, Franz really did nothing.

As for the church infiltration, various parties have been infiltrating Albania for hundreds of years, otherwise there would not be so many Muslims there.

However, the Russians would not believe it. They only thought that this was a conspiracy of the Austrians, and the Austrians deceived those who should have been subjects of the Eastern Roman Empire.

The conversion of religion was a very serious provocation in the eyes of Russia and the Ottoman Empire, but the Ottomans who lived with their heads down naturally dared not speak out.

However, the Russian high-level officials have always decided that they should give Austria a taste of their own medicine, and they cannot make this matter too stiff because of the alliance between the two sides.

Someone suggested in the hall.

"Maybe we can delay Princess Olga's marriage for a while, so that we can warn Austria without affecting the relationship between the two countries too much."

Those who can come up with such a bad idea naturally cannot have any political wisdom, but this is very consistent with the most simple value of the Russians, "tooth for tooth, blood for blood".

The most terrifying thing is that this proposal was passed even though Duke Uvarov was sent away. We have to mention the consequences of Nicholas I's excessive love for military officers. However, with the continuous victory of the war and the improvement of economy and diplomacy, he felt that he was doing the right thing.

So Nicholas I made more and more use of military officers, which led to the decline of the civil service group. At the same time, his undisguised contempt for civil servants also made them hate him.

So such an outrageous approach could be passed.

But Russia is the European gendarme and the world's largest country after all, so it is usually not a problem to be a little arrogant.

However, at this time, the Austrian Empire was also punching Britain and France, kicking the Balkans, and won the largest civil war in history.

Coupled with the influence of nationalism and the sequelae of the dismissal of the old bureaucrats and aristocrats, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Austrian Empire was full of passionate young people.

These people did not lack courage or wisdom, but their excessive self-esteem and the pride that only belongs to young people made them lack awe.

They were preparing for the grandest wedding in European history, but they were tricked by the Russians. It was naturally impossible to be happy.

So both sides did not give each other a good face, and even almost had a fight.

The result was a huge diplomatic scandal. Mrs. Sophie could not sit still immediately. It was indeed difficult for Franz to find a wife of his choice before he ascended the throne.

But at this time, Franz had successfully ascended the throne, and with the successive victories in the war, the Austrian Empire was no longer the same as before, and there were many families who wanted to marry the Habsburg family.

Even without these blessings, Franz was the richest of all the royal family members.

In this era, the nobles and even the royal family were increasingly looking at money under the influence of the Industrial Revolution.

The emperor of the Austrian Empire was young, powerful, famous, had status, and wealth. No matter how you look at it, he would not find a marriage partner.

Russia was still strong, but at this time, the Austrian Empire did not seem to be invincible, at least it did not need to maintain the alliance relationship through marriage.

As for the marriage plan with Russia, it can be replaced by her other sons. Anyway, in addition to Ludwig's engagement with Luisa Fernanda of Spain, which is inconvenient to change, there are two more who can take over.

On the other hand, Olga Nikolaevna, who is already 27 years old, is considered too old. If such a person is infertile as a queen, it will be a disaster for the Habsburg family.

No one doubts Franz's fertility. After all, he has shown extraordinary talent since he was a child, but it is impossible for any illegitimate children to inherit the Habsburg family's inheritance at this time.

The family's arrangements for illegitimate children are usually handled in secret. They can usually get an education and a generous grant to ensure that they can live a relatively decent life.

Some powerful families may arrange marriages with the upper class or a promising job for illegitimate children, but it is impossible for them to inherit the throne and territory.

Franz is undoubtedly the best child of this generation. If his bloodline cannot be passed on, it will definitely be a loss for the Habsburg family.

Ferdinand I's reign and the great rebellion of 1848 left a deep impression on the entire Austrian Empire. No one wanted to do it again, especially for those vested interests. The reshuffle was too painful.

And no one could guarantee that another person would come to turn the tide. If the royal family failed, would the French Revolution be repeated?

The German Civil War in 1848 was also terrifying. If there was no Austria, would the crown of the German region be knocked to the ground?

The madness of the nationalists in the war was still fresh in the memory of the nobles. Apart from Franz, did other monarchs have such ability and courage?

The performance of King William IV of Prussia and King William II of the Netherlands in 1848 was really unbearable. The former was like an actor, and the latter became a synonym for short-sightedness.

Throughout 1848, William IV protested, gave speeches, and made various promises, swearing allegiance to the constitution, the nation, the National Assembly, and the Federal Republic of Germany.

William II tried to play with nationalism, but ended up playing with fire and getting burned. Not only did he almost lose his throne, he almost lost his life and the lives of his family.

Monarchs of other countries were even worse. They fled, compromised, and even fled. Some even joined directly.

Back to the story, Olga's sheep-like gentle character was originally what Madame Sophie admired most, but there are many women who would bow to power.

Maria Amelia once again fell into Madame Sophie's sight. This Brazilian princess living in Munich is also famous for her gentleness and elegance, and she is only 17 years old.

The most important thing is that she lives in Munich and has the advantage of being close to the water. Every time Madame Sophie visits her sisters in Munich, Maria Amelia's mother will always bring her to the banquet or tea party intentionally or unintentionally.

If she can marry into the Habsburg family, it will undoubtedly be a great fortune for this destitute princess.

Maria Amelia also understands her mother's painstaking efforts, so she deliberately pays attention to Madame Sophie's preferences and tries her best to please her.

If the Russians had not postponed the wedding, Madame Sophie might have arranged for Maximilian to marry her a few years later. After all, she likes such a well-behaved girl.

But now Maria Amelia may be Olga's replacement, after all, the emperor of the Austrian Empire has no worries about marriage.

On the other hand, Russia was not prepared to endure the setback, and the Tsar decided to convert the Poles to respond to the Austrians' rude behavior of converting Albania.