Chapter 1228: Good deeds? Business? (Part 2)
Of course, it is difficult for people who have seen the light to continue to endure darkness. Although the living environment of the colonies of the Austrian Empire is not good, there are actually very few restrictions on the people, at least there are not many discriminatory policies against the Irish.
When these Irish people return to Britain, will they continue to endure the oppression of the British government? Or will they rise up in resistance?
You must know that these people face life and death tests every day in Africa. If they have no blood, they will either become completely obedient people hiding under the protection of the Austrians in order to survive in the world. Naturally, they will not come back.
The rest will either be eaten by beasts and natives, or they will be ruthless people.
When they return to Britain, they will naturally turn the world upside down. In addition, they are hardworking and good at guerrilla warfare. If the British want to deal with them, they must pay several times or even dozens of times the price.
However, for cost considerations, the Irish need to pay for the ship fare when returning to Britain and can only choose the ships designated by the Austrian Empire. After leaving the country, all fixed assets will be confiscated, and the property taken away will also be taxed.
So there were two voices in the newspapers about Franz's Irish rescue plan. One voice said that the emperor was wasting money, and the other voice said that he was not pious enough.
Of course, neither of these two voices was mainstream, and Franz would not let them lead him astray. However, for the spiritual safety of the people, he still cleaned up some of the guys who were spreading rumors and misleading the public in a timely manner.
Franz's rescue plan for Ireland was actually more like a win-win business. The Austrian Empire developed colonies, and the Irish escaped famine and survived.
The Austrian Empire absorbed some obedient and spiritual Austrians, and the Irish got the funds and skills needed for survival (resistance).
The Austrian Empire's royal family, government, and church created a good image, and the Irish could bleed the British and force them to compromise, or even become independent from Britain.
In addition, intercepting the Irish was also a weakening of the United States across the ocean. The loss of nearly one million cheap laborers was a heavy blow to the United States, especially the development of its industry and infrastructure.
In fact, the United States in the 19th century was the real infrastructure maniac. They had completed the feat of 200,000 kilometers of railways in 10 years. The length of roads they built in 30 years was equivalent to the total length of roads in Europe in the past thousand years.
However, all this requires people, especially cheap labor. The cost only needs a slight increase, and sensitive businessmen become timid.
It is difficult to say whether the United States will become an infrastructure maniac in this life. Even if they want to continue this title, they need to pay a greater price or make up for it in other ways.
In fact, Franz has always wanted to lead Russia to North America, but he sent several expeditions but did not find gold and oil.
With the cooling of the fur business and the increasing scarcity of fur animals, the profits of the Russian-American company led by the Tsar are constantly declining. The development of Alaska by the Russians will gradually stagnate and eventually end up in the same way.
It is not easy to draw the Tsar's attention to the United States, but if Russia still keeps its eyes on Eastern Europe, there will be a war between Austria and Russia sooner or later.
North America, Texas.
In the previous year, the local French and Americans slaughtered each other, and the colony's population dropped by 50% directly, coupled with the wars with Britain, the United States, Mexico, and Austria.
At this time, Prince Metternich was in charge of Texas affairs. His qualifications and status were unmatched in the entire German Confederation, and it was natural for him to become the head of the colony.
As soon as Louis Napoleon became president, he sent a request to the German Confederation of Texas, asking him to use a ship to take away the French survivors and their property.
This was actually an open conspiracy. If Prince Metternich accepted it, Louis Napoleon would gain great prestige.
At the same time, it also let the French see an attitude that the French government would not abandon any French citizen, and would spare no effort to protect their property safety, which was very important for the middle class.
The property taken away by the French would weaken the rule of the German Confederation to a certain extent, and some property could not be taken away, which left an excuse for the French to return to North America.
If Prince Metternich refused, the French who stayed in Texas would definitely not accept it, and the image of the German Confederation would be damaged. The image of greed and barbarity would be remembered, and the subsequent maintenance costs would be sky-high.
When the German immigrants arrived, the conflict would reach its peak, and once it could not be controlled, a rebellion would occur.
And whether he refused or not, Louis Napoleon would gain a huge wave of reputation, which would be of great help to his future.
This seems to be an unsolvable problem, but thinking about problems within the framework defined by the enemy is itself a stupid behavior.
Prince Metternich would not respond to Louis Napoleon stupidly. The former was best at the "delay" tactic. Anyway, there were not many people in the French delegation, and it would not cost much money to eat for a few months.
When the news reached Vienna, the headquarters of the German Confederation, the ambassadors of various countries were very angry when they heard the news. After all, the shared colonies belonged to the Confederation's property, and Louis Napoleon's behavior was completely disgusting.
The French still used the logic that private property was sacred and inviolable, but this did not work in the German Confederation at this time.
The current German Confederation is different from the same period in history. It is basically full of monarchies, or monarchical offline countries like Luxembourg.
The four major free cities were completely wiped out, and liberals and republicans were almost extinct. It was simply impossible for these people to identify with and resonate with the French ideas.
"The French are so rude! They are obviously a defeated country but they still dare to speak so loudly! We should reject them immediately!"
"Yes! They will fight if they refuse! There are so many of us, how can we still be afraid of them!"
"It's not necessary. Those French people themselves are of little value to us, and the property in their hands is even pitiful.
Once a war breaks out, it will be very expensive, not to mention that people will die in war! "
"Coward! I think you just eat French food all day long and lose our German blood!"
"Reckless man! I see that you have been drinking all day long and there is alcohol in your veins! Your brain has degenerated even if you don't use it!"
Franz looked at the messy parliament and sighed.
"They are all idiots."
The squabbling in the chamber quickly turned into an all-out display of force, with chairs being torn into pieces, chair legs turned into rapiers, the Code of Confederacy turned into a shield, and inkstands turned into long-range throwing weapons.
Of course, in addition to ink bottles, there are also colorful throwing objects with different aromas such as pig's trotters, hamburgers, hams, sausages, cakes, beer, coffee, carp, etc. The table has been overturned into a bunker.
The most frightening thing is that in this smoke-filled battlefield, everyone is the enemy except himself. Representatives from various countries shout in various dialects and fight with each other with various weapons, which is very lively.