The Kingdom of Sardinia can only choose to be a neutral country that does not help each other, or to bet all its money on one side or the other.

As for crossing the Rhine, this is more beneficial, after all, it can pull the entire German Confederation into the water, and as the presidency and the largest entity in the Confederation, it can be so capricious.

As long as the French are not crazy, they will not choose to cross the river and push back, and if the French fall into weakness, or make the rest of the German Confederation feel weak, then the result is likely to be a group of people who will attack them.

Another point is the big hole that was dug earlier, and that is that Alsace and Lorraine were also nominally members of the German Confederation.

In short, if there were a war in the Rhine region, France would be in a very passive situation.

However, that was not Count Kolarov's goal, and he wanted his eldest grandson to become governor of Central America.

Not only can Acadov's military talents be brought into play, but he will also deepen his relationship with Franz, after all, such a soldier will not be easily handed over to someone he does not trust.

In the same way, as long as Acadov can do a good job in Central America, then he will definitely be reused after returning to China, and even if he can't return to China, he will be a feudal official in the future, and the Leibsteinsky family will also benefit from this.

In fact, Franz was somewhat surprised by Akadov Leibsteinsky's request, and as the eldest grandson of the eldest grandson of the big family, the assistant to the governor, this starting point is not low.

However, colonial officials and domestic officials are not of the same rank at all, and Austria in this era, whether it is a noble N generation or an official N generation, will not choose the path of going abroad.

"Does the position of Assistant Governor make you feel aggrieved?"

Franz felt a rare sense of guilt, after all, the assistant to the governor of this era was not so high-minded.

A Governor usually has many assistants, and it is possible for a merchant, a captain, or even some of the most ordinary patrolmen to be appointed as assistants to the Governor.

Of course, Akadov also has the position of supervisor who can report directly to Franz, and the former's actual power is not small.

"No, it won't."

Although Akadov said this, he was still a little unconvinced as a young man. Franz naturally recognized this expression, that is, the child's dissatisfaction and helplessness with the arrangement of his elders.

This made Franz impressed with Count Kolarov, and it was up to him to see what Arcadov could become.

Central America is actually important for this time and for future strategy, and Franz will not leave it in the hands of an incompetent person.

By contrast, Prince Metternich had much greater ambition and appetite, and Franz's estate in Vienna was very complex, but because of this he was able to accumulate a considerable number of contacts.

Having spent his whole life in the diplomatic arena, Metternich knows better than anyone that the so-called connections are the exchange of interests. Taking care of Franz's property in Vienna will undoubtedly increase his exchange value.

Because those industries are closely related to everyone in Vienna, and their scale and energy are far greater than ordinary people can imagine.

At the same time, Prince Metternich, as one of the few people who knew about the edict, knew very well that Franz would ascend the throne and would not wait long.

Richard Metternich (Prince Metternich's youngest son, who was about the same age as Franz), would have had the most to gain if he could stay with Franz in Vienna.

In fact, Franz has been worried about the new principal, after all, Pelleni's affairs have not been long ago, and he does not want the tragedy to happen again.

There are not many people who have the ability and can hold the field, and Richard Metternich is just one. The so-called ability does not necessarily have to be a business genius, and being able to stabilize the situation is also an ability.

Richard Metternich, as the youngest son of Prince Metternich, was usually something that no one in the Austrian Empire dared to provoke, so he could at least carry out Franz's plan without being helpless or simply overthrown.

It's just that Franz still has some worries, because Richard's reputation is not very good, and abuse of power is indispensable, so isn't his reform slogan a fart?

"Richard, you know that Vienna is not very safe. And I think you're more talented in diplomacy and should try it at your father's Foreign Ministry.

After all, the Prime Minister of the Austrian Empire is known as the 'Prime Minister of Europe'. It's still too big to let you just take care of the trivial affairs of a few companies. ”

Franz's words seemed flattering, but in fact they were already rejected. Richard is well aware of the importance of this position, so he wants to fight for it again.

"Franz, I feel like I can challenge it. And this position is so difficult to sit, I also share the pressure for you, after all, we are friends. ”

Franz said with a sigh.

"Richard, we're friends, so I'm not going to let you jump into the fire pit. It's better for you to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and if you run into any trouble, I have a check here, and you can fill in any number. ”

After saying that, Franz took out a check with a maximum amount of 100,000 florins and handed it to Richard, 100,000 florins may not be anything to a country, but for an ordinary person living in this era, it would take him a thousand years to earn this money.

Richard pushed the check back again, and then said with some displeasure.

"I don't need your money, so why don't you trust me? Leave the matter of Vienna to me, and I will be able to do it. ”

(This passage here is a bit awkward, so let's help change it.) ）

Franz hated this kind of stalking, he couldn't leave something so important in the hands of an unstable person.

In fact, the main reason is that Franz has a bad premonition, that is, once this matter is handed over to Richard, then the result will be very bad.

Franz quietly put away the check, and then said lightly.

"You can't take the Vienna affair."

Cronini Wilburg then went to Franz's Royal Dragon Knights, and Wengris Watson went to Franz's newly formed Guard in Tyrol.

Luca Ambras's family was once influential in Italy, but was devastated by Franz's sweep.

Coupled with the fact that a large number of "Sicilians" had changed the local landscape, the status of the Ambras family had plummeted at this time, and it was not easy for Luca to see Franz.

Fortunately, Franz didn't care about that.

"Do you want to revive the Ambras family?"

Lukka nodded appreciatively.

"Then go to sea!"

"Yes"

"Nothing good. Stay in Lombardy, and you will be a bishop at best, like your two uncles. But times have changed, and even the Pope cannot enjoy that exalted status forever.

You're not a stupid person, I think you understand what that means.

Namibia and California, you choose one. ”

"Me"

"Come back to me when you're ready. In addition, I would like to advise you: If you want to be small and big, how can you do it without taking a little risk? ”

When the crowd dispersed.

Edward Taffe: "Franz, see what I can do"