Chapter 986: Government in Exile (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"God forbid! Your Majesty the Emperor is very good that you are safe and sound! "U.S. President Woodrow? Wilson's face was overjoyed.
Although, Karl I's current appearance looks a lot more embarrassed and a little older. But, after all, it was surviving. This is undoubtedly a great thing for the United States. At the very least, they can justifiably fly the banner of Karl I and stir up trouble behind their backs. In other words, as long as they provide support to Karl I, Karl I will do everything possible to make trouble for Germany.
"Yes! God forbid! Although, God did not bless Austria-Hungary and let this great empire fall. But I firmly believe that God will not abandon us. Someday, Austria-Hungary will be reborn. When the time comes, we will definitely defeat the Germans and make them pay for what they are doing now! Karl I said through gritted teeth.
After learning that the Austro-Hungarian navy was completely annihilated, Anton? After the death of Admiral House, Karl I's anger against Germany reached its peak. He was never so angry even when Austria-Hungary was destroyed by Germany.
Anton? Admiral House was loyal to Karl I, which also made Karl I attach great importance to Anton? Admiral House, at all costs to support Anton? Admiral House develops the navy. And Anton? Admiral House, either, did not disappoint him. Now, Anton? Admiral House died in battle for the sake of Austria-Hungary. And, sent him out safely in advance. This made Karl I very moved, and at the same time for Anton? The death of Admiral House made Germany even more hostile. That's why he swore a poisonous oath to kill the entire Hohenzollern royal family.
Of course, that was just a poisonous oath made by Karl I, and it is very difficult to say whether it will succeed or not.
Karl I also knew very well that it was almost impossible to seek revenge on the German Empire by their own strength alone. So, now we can only rely on the strength of the Americans. This is why after Karl I arrived in the United States, he did not even go to see his wife and children, but rushed to the White House to meet Woodrow as soon as possible? President Wilson's reasons.
"Your Majesty, I completely agree with you. Austria-Hungary was a great country, but unfortunately, the Germans relied on the strong and the weak to destroy the great empire of Austria-Hungary under an extremely lame excuse. This kind of behavior is really shameless. I believe that one day Austria-Hungary will be re-established! "Woodrow? President Wilson said.
"Your Excellency, Austria-Hungary still has a long way to go if it wants to rebuild. I hope to have your support and that of the U.S. government. Karl I said.
"Of course, that's no problem at all. Austria-Hungary is a friend of the American Republic, and we will definitely support you with all our might! "Woodrow? President Wilson nodded his head repeatedly.
Supporting Austria-Hungary was originally an established policy of the United States. As long as they can hit Germany, they are willing to do it in any way.
"Great, Your Excellency. With the support of the United States, we will definitely have the day when we defeat the Germans. Karl I said excitedly.
Now they can be described as poor and white. Although, when fleeing from Austria-Hungary, I stayed with some gold and other valuables. But if you want to support their expenses, this amount of money is simply not enough. If it can be supported by the United States, then all problems will be solved. After all, the United States is notoriously wealthy.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, the most important thing now is to form an Austro-Hungarian government-in-exile and let the people of Austria-Hungary know that His Majesty the Emperor is still alive and can continue to lead the people of Austria-Hungary against the Germans. So that they do not forget Austria-Hungary. President Wilson said.
Karl I nodded.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire has now fallen, and the states have become independent. Austria, on the other hand, was directly annexed by the German Empire. If the Germans had completely digested Austria, or if the Austrians had accepted a new identity, then Austria-Hungary would have been finished. Therefore, Karl I had to find a way to continue to let the Austrian people know that he was still alive and that Austria-Hungary was still alive. Thus he and the supporters of Austria-Hungary resisted Germany.
"The United States can support His Majesty the Emperor with a sum of money. After all, Germany has become the enemy of us all. President Wilson said.
"Thank you, Your Excellency. We need more support than just financial support. We hope that the U.S. government will support us in recruiting the right people among Americans of Austro-Hungarian descent, so that they can be trained to go to Europe, to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and to organize the population to resist the German invasion. In addition, in terms of weapons and equipment, the US government also needs strong support. Karl I said.
President Wilson nodded and agreed to Karl I's request. This is nothing at all for the United States. If Karl I's actions can be effective, it will also be very helpful for the United States. At the very least, the Germans could be left in a state of flux, and they would not pose much of a threat to the United States.
On April 21, 1917, the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Karl I announced in the United States that the Austro-Hungarian government-in-exile had been formally formed. and called on all the people of Austria-Hungary, remembering the glory of Austria-Hungary, to take up arms and resist the German invasion. Karl I also called on the states that had become independent from Austria-Hungary to reunite against Germany.
It's just that Karl I's influence in the Austro-Hungarian Empire is really not large. Even when he was the crown prince, he was also a prince for a while. However, because of his personal ability, not many people in the Austro-Hungarian Empire accepted him.
Now, the Austro-Hungarian Empire no longer exists, which certainly distresses many people. However, most people still recognized the reality and knew that Austria-Hungary was gone forever. It is impossible to recreate the glory of Austria-Hungary.
Even in Austria, or in the Eastern provinces of the German Empire, there are not many people who still think of Karl I. It is even more impossible to get them to take up arms against the German Empire, it is a matter of losing their heads. What's more, what the Germans did in Austria did not harm their interests, but on the contrary, they were trying to improve the living standards of the local people. And this made the Austrians who opposed Germany continue to decline.