"How so? Not only the Bohemians betrayed us, but even the Hungarians betrayed us. What should I do now? Karl I muttered. Now he is like a resentful woman who has been abandoned by a man, and he is already confused and doesn't know what to do.

Archduke Friedrich and Marshal Baron Herzendorf also had very ugly faces. If it was just a betrayal of the Kingdom of Bohemia, it might not be a big deal. However, the Kingdom of Hungary also betrayed, which was undoubtedly a fatal blow to Austria-Hungary. Without the Kingdom of Hungary, could Austria-Hungary still be called Austria-Hungary?

Two kingdoms betrayed the Austro-Hungarian Empire in succession, which directly reduced the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire by half! Do they still have a chance of winning this battle? Obviously, that's not possible. The strength of Austria-Hungary was originally inferior to that of Germany, and it was much worse. Now, the betrayal of the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Kingdom of Hungary has directly reduced their strength by half. In such a situation, unless it was a manifestation of God, they would have lost the battle.

"Your Majesty, Your Excellency the Prime Minister, Your Excellency the Minister of War, Your Excellency the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs have arrived."

Carl I hasn't said anything yet, Prime Minister Mario? Weber, the War Secretary, the Duke of Casbah, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Duke of Andras, and the Foreign Secretary, Baron Belcidald, entered the war room.

"Your Majesty, we have just received news that both the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Kingdom of Hungary have betrayed the Empire, is that so?" Mario? Chancellor Webb asked.

"Are you questioning me? They did betray the Empire, but how do I know why they betrayed the Empire? Those shameful betrayers, they must have been bought by the Germans. When this crisis is over, I will definitely not let them go! Karl I said through gritted teeth.

But several military and political ministers did not think so. Now that Austria-Hungary has lost more than half of its strength, how can it be possible to survive this crisis? If not, this time the Austro-Hungarian Empire will face its greatest crisis since its founding. If defeated by Germany, the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire would probably fall apart, let alone continue to exist.

"Your Majesty, without the Kingdom of Bohemia and Hungary, we would not have been able to resist the Germans at all. I think at this point, we have to make some concessions. Archduke Friedrich said.

Karl I was not a fool, and of course he knew the dire situation he was facing.

"Well, send a telegram to the Grand Duke of Bohemia and the Hungarian government, tell them. As long as they fully cooperate with us to fend off the German attack, they will gain greater autonomy. The title of king of the Kingdom of Bohemia can be given to the Grand Duke of Bohemia. Even, the title of King of Hungary, can be given to the Hungarians! As long as they can support us against the Germans, everything is easy to talk about! Karl I said through gritted teeth.

Although, he knew that if he did so, the kingdoms of Bohemia and Hungary would gain greater autonomy, or even independence from Austria-Hungary. However, he had no other chips. The fact that the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Kingdom of Hungary were able to betray Austria-Hungary clearly showed that the Germans had enough chips to make their hearts tick. It's hard to convince them if you don't give them what they want.

The military ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire also knew this truth, so they did not say much, and directly sent a telegram to the Grand Duke of Bohemia and the Hungarian government.

Time passed in anxious waiting. Half an hour later, they received replies from the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Kingdom of Hungary. It's just that their reply made the Austro-Hungarian monarchs and ministers completely desperate.

"Your Majesty, the Grand Duke of Bohemia replied that he had already got what he wanted. And to claim that this time the Empire provoked the German Empire, it was a very unwise folly, and that the Kingdom of Bohemia would not be buried for the Empire. ”

"Bastard! Have they forgotten that the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Empire are one? Now, they still want to betray the Empire, it's really hateful! Karl I scolded.

The ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not know what to say. It is clear that the Germans had reached an agreement with the Archduke of Bohemia before the declaration of war. After the German army defeated the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Bohemia would probably stand on its own. In such a situation, the Archduke of Bohemia, of course, would have cooperated with the Germans. After all, it's the least risky approach. If they cooperated with Austria-Hungary to resist the German army, they did not know how much they would pay.

"What does the Hungarian government say?" Mario? Chancellor Webb asked.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Hungarian government has likewise rejected our request. They claimed that this war was caused entirely by His Majesty the Emperor. His Majesty the Emperor is to blame for this. The Kingdom of Hungary will not pay for this. Austria should take all the blame. They will be strictly neutral in this war! ”

"Bastard! The Hungarians, like the Bohèmes, must have colluded with the Germans. Otherwise, how dare they do that? Karl I said with red eyes.

"That's for sure. Before the war began, the Germans had already made an agreement with the Hungarians. I am afraid that after our defeat, the Kingdom of Hungary will also become independent from Austria-Hungary. After the loss of the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Kingdom of Hungary in succession, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will cease to exist! "Mario? Chancellor Webb said with a sad face. He couldn't seem to believe it all. Emperor Franz? Just over two months after the death of Joseph I, the mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire was already at the end of its rope.

The other ministers also had no taste in their hearts. Once the Austro-Hungarian Empire ceased to exist, their ministers would no longer have their current status.

Even though they don't want this to happen, there's nothing they can do about it!

When Karl I decided to withdraw from the Central Powers, they had already persuaded him. However, Karl I still insisted on going his own way. Now the Austro-Hungarian Empire has fallen to the point it is now, which was undoubtedly caused by Karl I. It's just that there is no point in holding anyone accountable now. There is no doubt that Austria-Hungary lost this war.

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