Chapter 1280 Post-War Processing

Chapter 1280 Post-War Processing

As for the specific details, they are things that the Ministry of War needs to consider. Franz only gave a general direction to solve the problem.

For those Spanish government soldiers who revolted on the battlefield, the promised rewards will definitely be fulfilled, but necessary inspections must also be carried out to prevent spies and fish that slip through the net.

All surrendered Spanish government soldiers must go to the colonies to atone for their sins, and the Austrian Empire will also pay them wages like hired laborers.

However, according to the severity and number of crimes, the length of service and location are also different.

Some ordinary farmers who were forced to join the army and did not commit any major mistakes were allowed to go to the colonies to farm, and those unforgivable criminals were allowed to go to places with harsh environments and compete with the natives for land.

Of course, they were allowed to meet their families before that, and they were allowed to leave the bounty to their families or take it to the colonies.

During this period, the emotions of both parties must be appeased, and this matter will be handed over to the church, the nobles, and the grassroots officials.

After all, punishing these people is also required by the church, and they must do a good job of follow-up work, otherwise who would dare to surrender to the Austrian Empire.

In addition to the requirements put forward by the Spanish Church, Franz did this because, on the one hand, the colonies of the Austrian Empire really needed people, and on the other hand, these people staying in Spain would be an unstable factor, especially letting them join the army would be even more undesirable.

As the saying goes, "with a sharp weapon, the desire to kill arises", ordinary people are still like this, not to mention those rebels who have tasted blood.

Franz must consider the cost of maintaining stability, otherwise the Spanish War will never end.

The reason why the Spanish Church has to deal with these surrendered Spanish soldiers is that they are also maintaining the authority of the Church.

Varna can let the soldiers rob the church and massacre the priests, and the Church can also let the Austrians throw these guys to the colonies and the Black Continent, in their hearts, this can save the face of the Church.

As for the so-called great victory, Franz doesn't care at all, because he knows that there is still a long way to go before the final victory.

And whether the Spanish War can be successful does not depend on the performance of the Austrian army on the battlefield.

When the news of the complete annihilation of the Gelton Corps reached Salt, Varner was so angry that he beat his chest and stamped his feet. This was his entire main force. If the Austrian Empire attacked at this time, he would not have a chance to fight back.

Fortunately, the Austrians still did not eliminate the rebellion in the occupied area.

Unfortunately, the occupied area of ​​the Austrian Empire was constantly expanding, and after the war, more and more people turned to the Austrian Empire.

In addition, Varner also received reliable news that the big families in Catalonia were secretly colluding with the Austrian Empire, and the middleman was the local church in Spain.

In particular, the participation of the church was equivalent to fundamentally denying the legitimacy of the Spanish government.

The separatism in Catalonia was the most serious in the whole of Spain, and the rumored people-friendly approach of the Austrian Empire brought the support of the Spanish government to the freezing point.

The only good news is that the Carlos faction has also expanded greatly recently, and actually wanted to attack Salt directly. As a result, the Carlos faction, which lost the protection of the mountains, was no match for the Spanish government army and was wiped out halfway.

However, this victory could not change anything. The Spanish government forces in Catalonia were no longer able to drive out the vanguard of the Austrian Empire.

Madrid only sent a eunuch and a few hundred new recruits. In Varner's opinion, it was hard to say whether they really wanted to drive the Austrians into the sea or wanted to fight with the Austrians.

At this time, Varner felt that the conditions proposed by the Austrian Empire were not unacceptable. It was not bad to take money to become a big landlord in Mexico. I heard that it didn't cost much to buy an official in Mexico.

"Adjutant, go and invite Mr. Mario over."

"No need to invite, I'm here. If you have anything to say, please tell me."

After that, Mario Alvarez Casar walked into the room with his men.     Seeing Mario Alvarez Casar walking into the room with his men, Varner's adjutant reached for the gun on his waist.

Varner waved his hand. He didn't want to fight in the room. After all, this is Salt, his territory. Varner felt that he could still control the situation.

"Mr. Mario, did you know about Mr. Gordon's defeat?"

"I feel very unfortunate."

"The dead are gone, but Mr. Gordon's defeat did ruin our chance of counterattack. I think someone should be responsible for this."

Varner looked at Mario, who looked back at him.

"General Varner, I heard that it was the rebellion of your subordinates that led to Mr. Gordon's death. I think you should go back to Madrid with me for investigation."

"Nonsense! Let me go back to Madrid with you? Then Catalonia doesn't want it anymore?"

Varner was so angry that he laughed. He didn't expect the other party to turn the tables first. Varner wanted to get rid of Mario Alvarez Casal first, and then think about what to do next.

"My people can take over here first. You don't plan to continue the attack anyway, right?"

"Are you laughing at me?"

"I'm telling the truth. Before I came, you didn't have a decent offensive plan. After I came, your offensive ruined our country's best future general.

And the Austrians never launched a decent offensive. Can you say that this has nothing to do with you?"

Varner snorted coldly and thought to himself.

"This has nothing to do with me."

"If I don't go with you, what can you do to me?"

Varner was obviously fearless. After all, his people were outside the door. Unless Mario Alvarez Casar didn't want to live, no one could touch him today.

"Bang" a gunshot, Varner covered his chest in disbelief and fell into a chair. The adjutant next to him was shot down just as he was about to draw his gun.

The guards outside the door never came in.

"Varner and his adjutant Gaudi colluded with the Austrian Empire. There is conclusive evidence and I have executed them. You will take over the defense of Catalonia immediately. I will return to Madrid to report."

In fact, Varner guessed correctly. Isabel II never trusted him. But Varner never expected that Mario Alvarez Casar would seize power at this time.

Mario Alvarez Casal executed Varna, which was nothing. After all, it was not uncommon to shoot colleagues in order to seize power or unify opinions in Spain.

The sign of the end of the First Carlist War was that Rafael Maroto shot four Carlist generals in the meeting room and started private negotiations with the regent Queen Christiana.

However, it was different at this time. The army of the Austrian Empire had landed in the southeastern coastal area and defeated the local noble armed forces many times, and even defeated the Spanish government army.

On one side was the brutal and inhumane Spanish government that shot the local governor and the even more indifferent military government, and on the other side was the Austrian Empire under the banner of saving Spain.

Between the two, it was easy for people to make a choice.