"Crazy, the emperor has gone mad! He actually made a speech that Austria-Hungary would never compromise with Germany. Didn't he know that this would cause the anger of the Germans? Once the Kaiser was furious, the consequences would be unimaginable. An old man was complaining dissatisfied. He is the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary East? Feng? Count of Tissau.

Although the Kingdom of Hungary was one of the states of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it also had its own government. With the exception of diplomatic and military affairs, which were exercised by the central government of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, all other powers were held by the Kingdom of Hungary itself. As the second most powerful state in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Hungary was undoubtedly very autonomous.

Karl I became emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was also king of the Kingdom of Hungary. However, the nobility of the Kingdom of Hungary did not agree with Karl I. Now, Karl I ignored the difference in strength between Austria-Hungary and Germany and challenged the German Empire, which made them very unhappy. Think that this is to put the Kingdom of Hungary in danger as well!

"Yes! Now Archduke Friedrich and Marshal Baron Herzendorf have ordered the Austro-Hungarian Army to go on alert. I'm afraid that the war is really on the verge of breaking out. Baron Tobres, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army and Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Army, looked worried.

"Now let the troops go on alert, isn't this a further provocation to Germany and an intensification of contradictions? I think Carl I is really crazy! An old man in a tuxedo and elegantly sipping coffee said. He was Damen, the head of the Hungarian nobility? Fee? Marquis of Lenz. This family has a very prominent position in the Kingdom of Hungary. Even in the Hungarian government, there are many people from this family. Even the policies of the kingdom were influenced by them to a certain extent. In addition, the other nobles were faintly headed by the Lenz family, which made the power of the Kingdom of Hungary almost always in their hands.

"Karl I himself wants to die, and we can't bury him!" Other high-ranking officials and nobles of the Hungarian kingdom also took a stand, questioning the orders of Karl I and the central government of Austria-Hungary.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we cannot afford to indulge Karl I. He's going to take our country to hell. Our Kingdom of Hungary also has a long history. The formation of a dualist empire with the Austrian Empire was entirely because of Franz? Reasons for His Majesty Joseph I. Now, Franz? His Majesty Joseph I has died, and Karl I's talents are simply not enough to make Austria-Hungary better, and will only lead us into the abyss. So, we can't let him do anything! "Damen? Fee? The Marquis of Lenz had a righteous look on his face.

"Yes, we want to save the Kingdom of Hungary, and we can't let the Kingdom of Hungary and Karl I be buried together!" Others said the same.

"I think that if Austria-Hungary is attacked by the Germans, Hungary should remain neutral. After all, this is Karl I's fault, and it has nothing to do with us. "Damen? Fee? Marquis Lentz proposed.

"Wouldn't that be a little bad?" East? Feng? Said the Count of Tissau. After all, such words can be regarded as betrayal in a way.

"There's nothing bad about it, it's all about saving our country. I have already sent people to contact the Germans, and as long as we remain neutral, then the Germans will not enter our country. After the Germans had defeated the arrogant Karl I, we would slowly negotiate and decide the future of the Kingdom of Hungary. "Damen? Fee? Marquis Lentz said.

The others thought that this method was very good, and that Karl I wanted to kill himself, so let him die, and the Kingdom of Hungary would never bury him.

Prague, the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia. The Grand Duke of Bohemia respectfully sent the German envoy out of the palace.

As the second most powerful country in the Austro-Hungarian Empire after Austria and Hungary, the Kingdom of Bohemia was also very powerful. The king of the kingdom was also concurrently held by the Hungarian emperor. However, with the exception of diplomacy and military affairs, which were in the hands of the central government of Austria-Hungary, almost all other power was in the hands of the Grand Duke of Bohemia.

"Father, are we really going to accede to the Germans' demands?" Prince Carini of Bohemia asked.

"Is there anything else we can do? If we refuse, then the Germans will invade us directly. In that case, we will pay a greater price! Said the Grand Duke of Bohemia.

"However, we still have a large army. If we fight the Germans to the death, the Germans may not be able to succeed! Prince Carini said with some excitement.

"No, there is no need for us to accompany Karl I. It was he who insisted on going his own way and wanted to provoke Germany. Germany was much more powerful than Austria-Hungary. If we were to fight Germany, we would end up in a very miserable situation. Therefore, the best way to accede to the demands of the Germans is to do so. Said the Grand Duke of Bohemia.

Prince Carini couldn't help frowning, in his opinion, the Germans were about to become invaders, and they should take up arms to resist.

"When the time comes, I will order the Bohemian army to abandon resistance and allow the Germans to march through our territory to Vienna. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly and there will be no mess. Otherwise, it would be a disaster for the Kingdom of Bohemia. Said the Grand Duke of Bohemia.

"Yes, Father. However, after the Germans defeated Austria-Hungary, would they really allow us to stand on our own? Prince Kalini asked.

The Grand Duke of Bohemia nodded: "The Kaiser is a man of credibility, and he will not deceive us." However, the independent Kingdom of Bohemia may have to be in agreement with the Germans in both diplomatic and military terms. Otherwise, the Germans would not tolerate ours. ”

Although, power will be subject to certain constraints. But, again, for the Grand Duke of Bohemia, it was very tempting. At least, then he will be the king of Bohemia, not the Grand Duke. His son, who will also become the prince of the true kingdom of Bohemia.

"Father, is Austria-Hungary really powerless to fight back under the attack of the Germans?" Prince Carini asked. After all, Austria-Hungary has always claimed to be a great power second only to Germany.

The Grand Duke of Bohemia nodded: "Franz? After the death of His Majesty Joseph I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire existed in name only. ”