Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

Colonel Bool, who had been beaten into a pig's head in Franz's study, said vaguely.

"I'm sorry, Miss Adjani. But your documents are really fake.."

Adjani raised her hand again, and Bordeaux hurriedly ducked to the side.

"Monsieur Bordeaux, go to the infirmary for treatment. Remember to close the door when you go out. Franz said.

"How's that going to work? I'm your squire, and it's my job to take care of your safety! Colonel Pol covered his face and said vaguely.

Franz was a little speechless about the new squire, or the chief of the guard.

"Monsieur Bordeaux, I have something to talk about with Miss Adjani, please go out."

This time Colonel Pol understood, and he immediately turned around and went out, poking his head back as soon as he went out.

"Grand Duke Franz, Miss Adjani is very dangerous, she will."

Adjani slammed the door shut, letting out a sigh of relief.

"Looks like your new colleague is bothering you." Franz teased.

"Looks like your new squire doesn't understand what you mean?" Adjani retorted.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"What is the public opinion outside now?" Franz asked.

"Don't you read the newspaper?" Adjani asked rhetorically.

"That kind of thing is castrated and castrated, and you don't have to look at it." Franz replied.

"It's much more serious than you think, not only the military supports, but the streets of the city are talking about going to war. Many people were preparing to join the army after Christmas, or sign up for conscription, and weapons stores were emptied. There were also many Germans who came to Vienna from other countries to join the army here to fight in Luxembourg."

"What about the rest of the empire?"

"With the exception of St. Stephen's Crown Domain, preparations were being made and the Hungarians were recruiting. However, rumor has it that they have been bought by the French to attack Vienna from behind when the war starts.

The garrison at Priceburg has been increased to eighty thousand in response to a possible crisis. Marshal Radetzky of northern Italy blocked the mountain passes to Switzerland and concentrated his forces on the border between the Lombardy region and the Kingdom of Sardinia"

Adjani, as a Pole, was not surprised by the Hungarians' behavior, but rather felt a little bit of home.

"Old Mr. Kurdray is really a great gift to the entire German Confederation."

Franz sighed that he really didn't expect a small country and a group of small people to do such a big thing.

At this time, the German region was in turmoil, and the other peoples of the Austrian Empire saw it as a good opportunity to prove themselves, whether they were loyal to the Empire or wanted to fight against the Empire, in short, everyone wanted to fight.

In fact, there was no support for war within the Regency Council, and Prince Metternich and Count Korolav were of rare unanimity, both of them felt that this was not the time to start a war, and that they should continue to keep their heads in obscurity.

The military gave its opinion, according to the Count of Tural's estimation, Austria did not need too many troops to take the Netherlands.

First of all, neither the Netherlands nor Belgium had a large standing army, and the fortress had fallen into disrepair for many years, and the navies of the two countries were proud of no threat to the Austrian army, and there were a large number of civilian forces and guides in the local area to cooperate with us, so it would only take about 30,000 to 40,000 troops and two months.

The Dutch would surrender as soon as the army came to the city, and the Belgians themselves were descendants of the Austrian Netherlands, and probably would not choose to fight to the death with Austria.

And this time it was in the name of the German Confederation, and all the states would send troops and provide us with supplies, so the Austrian Empire only needed to send 20,000 troops.

Unlike the optimism of the military, Prince Metternich voiced his concerns.

"It's a no-brainer, and the Netherlands and Belgium are backed by Britain and France. To go to war with two powers at the same time is tantamount to suicide.

Do you think that it costs nothing to fight a war and send a small number of troops? What about Austria's overseas trade now, and what about those colonies? If the other side blocks the Adriatic Sea, who will bear these losses?

Do you know how many people died in Austria in the Napoleonic Wars? 550,000 people! Have you forgotten the lesson of blood? It is better to have a mediocre peace than a glorious war. This is a prophecy left by Queen Teresa! ”

Count Korolav is also in line with the Tao.

"That's right, it's a pointless war at all. First of all, Luxembourg is Prussian, and even if we liberate it, it will be Prussian.

Secondly, the logistics of our army are handed over to those wall grass, can you rest assured? ”

It is clear that Count Korolav did not trust the princely states at all, nor did he approve of the so-called Confederation War.

The two Grand Dukes of the Imperial Family, according to the instructions of the Emperor, supported the war for no reason.

Archduke Louis thought the Luxembourgers were pitiful, and the old Kurdray had deposited 120 million florins with the Bank of Frankfurt.

Human death is great, and this war can be regarded as a war of consolation.

(Kurdere Sr. died at the age of 83 after a heart attack after the meeting.) ）

Even more ridiculous than this is Archduke Franz Karl, who is teasing the hyena seal brought back from the Arctic and does not want to explain why he agreed to this war.

The hyena seal, despite its cute appearance, is also a 70-kilogram beast. As Prince Metternich tried to persuade the Grand Duke to get down to business, the hyena let out a high-pitched cry and then slammed itself in the stomach.

This strange creature frightened His Royal Highness, but it made everyone laugh, after all, the seal thing is still quite cute.

At this time, the Count of Tural gave his opinion.

"Your Royal Highness, look at this beast in the Grand Duke's arms, does he look like he is beating a war drum when he knocks on the stomach? This is also the providence of God, the destiny of Austria. ”

"This stupid war must be stopped, and it could plunge the entire country into a state of no return." Prince Metternich said stubbornly.

"Indeed, it will ruin peace in Europe, we need peace now, as long as we give it another 20 years, there must be other ways to solve the problem." Count Korolav said in despair.

"Your Royal Highness, look out the window." The Count of Tural went to the window, opened it and opened the curtains.

The dazzling sunlight shone into the house, and with it came a tsunami-like "public opinion".

"Chase away the Dutch dogs!"

"Down with Belgium!"

"Liberation of Luxembourg!"

The people took to the streets and shouted "war", Austria had not fought for too long, many people did not know the horror of war, and the Great German ideology, nationalism and patriotic education of loyalty and patriotism converged into a torrent at this time.

The surging public opinion became an irresistible torrent, and Metternich even suspected that if he opposed support for Luxembourg now, the tragedy of the French riots would be repeated immediately.

(The Austrian Empire referred to the French Revolution as a riot or insurrection.) ）

(End of chapter)