Today, Franz II was in such a high mood that he almost jumped.

The property of the Erthhazy family in Austria, under the skillful operation of Prince Metternich, did not go into the treasury, but went into the personal name of Franz II.

Franz II once visited the palace of the Elthazy family, which can be described as splendid, although not as good as the royal palace, but better than any royal estate.

Although the works of art in those palaces were taken away, the three thousand barrels of wine in the underground cellars of the manor could not be taken away.

The deacons sent to take over the estate selected a hundred barrels and sent them to Vienna, which was then resold by Franz II to the princes and nobles of Vienna.

Franz II intended to leave the Elthazy family property to his grandson, Franz Joseph.

After all, he was well aware of the economic situation of the Austrian Empire, and the debts of the Austrian Empire would probably not be repaid in his lifetime.

I am afraid that by the time Franz Joseph ascends to the throne, Austria's debt will still exist.

Although the eldest husband cannot be without power for a day, the emperor's life without money is not easy.

The Elthazy family's property was left to Franz Joseph in the hope that it could be used to save the day in times of crisis.

At this time, Franz II still had one thing in his hand, and he did not think about whether to give it to his grandson.

Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, children's room.

Franz Joseph wore a special hussar uniform today, and was so happy to see Franz II enter the door.

Franz Joseph knew that the old emperor would share his joy with him, even though he had already learned from the newspapers that the German Customs Union had agreed to admit the Austrian Empire.

But Franz Joseph still intended to pretend not to know, after all, after the Congress of Vienna, Austria had almost no diplomatic victories, which made the old emperor happy.

When Franz II entered the door and saw Franz Joseph's military uniform, he immediately stopped, straightened up, raised his hand and saluted, and said.

"Hello, soldier."

Franz Joseph also immediately stood up with a "snap" and shouted.

"Long live the Emperor!"

Franz II picked up his grandson, and the old and the young laughed.

The time with his grandson always made the old emperor feel very comfortable.

Looking at the little boy in front of him, he seemed to see the future of the Austrian Empire. But he really didn't have the courage to challenge the rules set by his ancestors, and he didn't want his young grandson to shoulder the entire empire.

"He deserves a happy childhood." Franz II muttered to himself.

Probably aware of his gaffe, Franz II suddenly smiled mysteriously.

"Grandson, grandpa has a treasure in his hand, guess what? If you guess right, I'll give it to you. ”

In fact, as soon as Franz II entered the door, Franz Joseph found him holding an envelope in his hand.

Combined with recent events, this envelope contains either the good news of the successful accession to the German Customs Union, or the deposit of three million florins of Prince Elthazy.

According to Franz's estimates, it is more likely to be a deposit note.

It's just that what can Franz do with that money now? Buy candy?

He answered, "Yes." ”

Franz II took out the envelope behind him, handed it to Franz, and said.

"You're right, you have to put this envelope away and open it when you're older."

Franz Joseph looked at the envelope with some confusion, it was indeed mailed by Rothschild Bank, it was a deposit note.

It's just that Franz didn't understand why the old emperor gave this money to himself as a child.

But he knew that the old emperor hoped that Franz could put the money away.

Franz immediately ran to his "treasure chest" with the envelope, threw it in, and locked it with a lock.

Franz II nodded with satisfaction when he saw this, and then played with his grandson for a while before leaving.

At the end of the corridor, Franz II began to talk to himself again.

"Forgive Grandpa for his cowardice and cowardice, and hope that this money can compensate for you..."

....

Franz was a little tangled, he didn't know what to do with the money. Three million florins seemed to be enough for his own start-up capital, but he didn't know when he would be able to launch his own plan.

Leaving the money in the care of Mrs. Sophie seemed like a good choice, and perhaps a good income.

But if Mrs. Sophie's investment fails, won't she also suffer?

Perhaps, there is another way...

Night, Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

Franz stared at an updated map of the world, stunned.

Central America, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia, which was now wild, were all areas of territory that could be expanded.

It's just that Franz is too young to participate in politics.

On the other hand, the Austrian navy was really in a hurry, and even if it had the idea, it was not capable of doing so.

While Franz was still thinking, Madame Sophie walked in.

"Franz, don't always scribble on the map."

After being lectured by Mrs. Sophie, Franz began today's story time.

"When it comes to major events in the world, they must be divided for a long time, and they must be divided for a long time. Let's say that Prime Minister Cao entered Wancheng..."

.....

An hour later.

Franz, who was already very sleepy, looked at Mrs. Sophie, who was listening attentively.

Franz sighed in his heart, "I'm so sleepy, I want to sleep, why is my mother so energetic today." ”

But this is certainly not the way to go, so Franz had an idea, picked up the exquisitely packaged Bible next to him, slammed it on the table, and shouted, "Predict what the future will be, and listen to the next decomposition..."

Mrs. Sophie looked a little unsatisfied, and sighed, "Prime Minister Cao, what a good man." ”

"What's the good thing?" Franz couldn't help complaining.

"It's a big love."

"Where is love? This kind of strong mentality is not advisable, Mother, your thoughts are very dangerous. Franz couldn't help but continue to complain.

"Who told you this love story? Is it Talia? Bohemians are always so open. "But you are so young, and she dares to do it." If you were older, you don't know what this woman would do. ”

"....." Franz was a little helpless, and he listened to it for more than half a year before he realized that something was wrong.

But it's great that Mrs. Sophie can automatically make up for Talia, the governess.

At the very least, Franz doesn't have to explain anything now.

As for Talia's likely salary deduction, Franz didn't think much about it, just nodded.

Anyway, whatever pot you have, it's always right to throw it to this bohemian.

Because of her inherent pride and prejudice, Talia, as the daughter of a small bohemian nobleman, secretly completed her college studies without telling her family.

You must know that in this era, people who can complete their university studies can already be regarded as social elites.

In 1834, there were only 7,191 students enrolled in all Austrian universities.

But the result is a big surprise, and Talia is swept away by his father.

Desperate, she became Franz's tutor by chance.