Struggle in Russia

Schwarzenberg understands Wendisch Gretz's idea of ​​changing the emperor, because Ferdinand I is really disappointing. This product is a typical product of inbreeding marriage, and has neither fertility nor intelligence nor energy to rule. A huge empire.

This Ferdinand I is not only stupid, but what's worse is that he often suffers from epilepsy, and he can't even consummate the house. When Austria was still strong in the past, it was not a big problem for such a freak to be the emperor. Anyway, Archduke Louis and Metternich were helping to watch over him. But after the revolution this time, the old Metternich could no longer After taking control of the situation, all the problems exploded.

Ferdinand I had neither the intelligence to solve complex political issues nor the energy to deal with government affairs. The only time this guy could issue complete orders was when he was eating. At that time, he was extremely decisive and resolute. Other times This thing is an incompetent piece of trash.

For the courtiers of the Austrian Empire, having such a brain-dead emperor is really a disaster. If Ferdinand I was normal, then when the revolution just broke out, he would be able to act like a normal emperor. To deal with the problem, is it not like asking Metternich like an idiot: "Are they allowed?"

Anyway, no matter whether it is Schwarzenberg or Wendisch Gretz, they all feel that the best way to solve the current problems of the Austrian Empire is to change the emperor. If there is a normal emperor, how can Austria be so embarrassing!

It has to be said that sometimes people with sound minds can easily lose sight of Mount Tai. When problems occur, all people, whether they are mentally disabled or normal, will habitually find excuses.

Use the simplest reason to explain the occurrence of the problem, and then shirk the responsibility completely. This is a common problem of sane people like Schwarzenberg and Wendisch Gretz.

Did Austria's problems really come from Ferdinand I? It can only be said that although this guy is indeed a waste and a brain-dead, he is not the problem itself. Because Ferdinand I had never really been in power at all, and all the power in his hands was performed by representatives of the royal family and Prime Minister Metternich.

To put it bluntly, this product is just a personal stamp. Since this guy has never been in power, what does all this blame have to do with him? The outbreak of the revolution was a problem with Austria's own system. It would have happened with another emperor. Look at Prussia, there are no brain-dead emperors there, but did Frederick William IV solve the problem?

Therefore, if you want to solve the problem in Austria, the simplest and most fundamental way is to solve Wendisch Gretz and Schwarzenberg, the aristocrats with real power are the root of the problem. Rather than the other way around, push all the guilt to an emperor who has never been an emperor.

In fact, looking at the development trend of Austria in history, with the help of Russia to quell the rebellion, will the problem be solved by changing to a more normal-looking emperor Franz Joseph I?

Excuse me,

No, because this seemingly normal emperor was actually the gravedigger of the Austrian Empire. It was this series of inexplicable operations that laid the foundation for the demise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

First of all, it completely turned against Russia. During the Crimean War, this brother's mysterious operation made Britain and France happy, and Austria and Russia completely turned against each other. The revenge of the arrows slapped Austria hard, making the Habsburg family almost become a historical term.

The Prussian-Austrian War not only caused Austria to lose the leadership of the German states, but also forced the empire to split into a dual empire, turning Russia into an enemy of Austria, and buried the root cause of the subsequent World War I .

And this is the divine operation of the good emperor fostered by Schwarzenberg and Wendisch Gretz. Anyway, the whole of Europe thought that Franz Joseph I was an inexplicable psychopath and an out-and-out fool.

Of course, in 1848, in July, the worst month in Austria, there was a market for changing the emperor. Both Schwarzenberg and Wendisch Gretz thought the idea was not bad, and they could give it a try.

It's just that it needs to be considered carefully as to who should be the emperor. Because according to the general opinion of the high-ranking Austrian nobles, changing the emperor is naturally to let the current emperor Ferdinand I go, and let Ferdinand I's younger brother, Archduke Franz Karl, take over the position of emperor.

It’s just that Wendisch Gretz and Schwarzenberg don’t like this plan very much, because in their opinion, taking away a particularly brain-dead Ferdinand I and replacing it with a less brain-dead Archduke Franz Karl, This is simply to change the soup but not the medicine.

The difference is that one is particularly brain-dead and the other is not so brain-dead, but they are all brain-dead after all. What's the point of this?

Yes, both Wendisch Gretz and Schwarzenberg look down on Archduke Franz Karl, because this guy is too mediocre, dull and dull, and looks like a fool.

"The Archduke Franz Karl seems incapable of saving Austria, at least he is incapable of solving Austria's current troubles..." Schwarzenberg said tentatively.

This remark went to Wendisch Gretz's heart. He was heartbroken by the incompetence and uselessness of the emperor and the crown prince. He was ashamed to think that he had to serve fools all his life.

So he immediately replied decisively: "Yes, Grand Duke Franz Karl's ability...is mediocre, and he does not have the ability to lead the country...Austria needs a more...smarter emperor if it wants to get rid of the current predicament, such as ... What do you think of Archduke Franz Joseph?"

Schwarzenberg's eyes suddenly brightened. He knew that Wendisch Gretz agreed with him. Franz Joseph was indeed more handsome than his father, and it was indeed a good choice for him to be the emperor.

It's just that things are not that simple. After all, neither Schwarzenberg nor Wendisch Gretz have the power to abolish the monarchy. First of all, they have to contact the representatives of the royal family. The first thing to do is to contact Fran Z. Joseph, let the little prince know their kindness, otherwise everything will be in vain.

Secondly, we have to contact more like-minded people. The strength of the two of them is not enough, and the consequences of rash actions are unpredictable. Of course, the most important thing is to deal with the revolutionaries in Vienna first. If they don’t regain control of the capital, everything is useless. !