Franz was also very interested in opening up colonies. However, his view was different from others, not just to plunder wealth from overseas.

The Habsburgs had existed for too long, and the ancient empire meant conservatism and solidification. Even after a reshuffle of this rebellion, the passage of ascending remained narrow.

As a member of the vested interests, Franz definitely cannot choose to push it back. Then he can only make the cake bigger, and the chances will naturally be greater when the plate grows bigger.

It is too difficult to expand in Europe. Even if it succeeds, the sequelae are not small. Overseas colonization is different. With Austria's strength, there is no problem at all.

You can obtain a colony of several times the area of ​​the local area without spending too much money. Then immigrate from the German region and slowly develop it. You should know that the main force of European immigrants is the German region, and there is no need to worry about manpower.

If the colonial plan is successful, Austria's internal problems will be solved. A group of second-generation nobles will also have a place to use their skills, so as not to stay and wait for death.

Don’t think that the nobles are all rich people. In fact, this is pure nonsense. Just look at the church. Many of the missionaries and nuns in it are from nobles. The reason is very cruel - poverty.

The down-and-out nobles could no longer afford the expenses of their second son's marriage and could not afford the dowry of their woman to get married. For the sake of the poor noble dignity, they had to do so.

These people are not worry-free. They have received good education, and many people are unwilling to accept the arrangements of fate. They are the main force of the colonial movements in various European countries.

Missionaries who wandered overseas in the 19th century basically had another identity - colonists.

It was too early to discuss this issue, and Franz decided to drag it back.

"We will discuss this issue later. British Foreign Secretary Parmeston has entered Austria and will arrive in Vienna soon.

The purpose of Parmeston's visit this time is mostly related to the war in the Kingdom of Sardinia. What do you think should we deal with the Kingdom of Sardinia?"

When it comes to Sardinia, everyone is full of fire. The great powers are all dignified, and they must be severely punished for challenges.

Foreign Minister Metternich said, "Your Highness, you just got the news that a workers' uprising broke out in Paris on June 2, which is said to be because French workers opposed the government's support for us and the Russians to suppress the Polish revolution.

If the situation is true, at this time, the French government will probably give up dividing the Kingdom of Sardinia with us in order to maintain domestic stability.”

When everyone heard this news, they were stunned. Who could have thought that the main factor of the June Revolution in Paris was to support the Polish Revolution?

This is a joke, but Franz knew that the news was indeed true. The Parisian people of this era already possessed the spirit of internationalism.

Of course, their support for the Polish Revolution does not mean that they will also support the Italian Revolution, and the French still peek at the Italian region.

However, after this uprising, France will be in chaos for a while. Before their leadership can stabilize, don’t think about them sending troops.

"This is an opportunity. Russia and PKR are mutually restrained by the PKR war and will not cause obstacles to us. The French are too busy to take care of themselves. As long as we can withstand the pressure from the British, we can annex the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Grand Duke Louis said excitedly.

Austria has not expanded to the outside world for too long, and everyone is so suffocating. Now the opportunity is coming. The Kingdom of Sardinia is seeking death on its own this time, and it is a good time.

Metternich shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not that simple. If the French and us act together, then most countries will recognize the facts they have created.

If we swallow the Kingdom of Sardinia alone, even if the Russians do not object, we will not get their support. Prussia is busy fighting against Denmark and most likely will not care about us.

We can really withstand the pressure from the British, but what about after annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia?

When the French resolve internal conflicts, the Russian-Public conflict came to an end. At that time, the United Kingdom and France, or even the joint interference of the four countries of Britain, France, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States, and Russia, demanding that we withdraw from the Kingdom of Sardinia, what should we do?"

Obviously, Metternich's diplomatic judgment is still very accurate, and he easily clarifies the relationship between the great powers.

Non-interference now does not mean no interference in the future. Austria's annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia was not recognized by the great powers.

After everyone has freed up their hands, they can settle the score in the fall. In history, Austria took advantage of the Crimean War and sent troops to occupy the Danube River Basin, but did not vomit?

Prime Minister Felix nodded and said, "Mr. Metternich is right. It is not difficult to eat the Kingdom of Sardinia. The key is the attitude of each country.

If we make diplomatic efforts, it will not be difficult to make Prussia and Russia neutral, but if we want to gain their support, it will cost a lot, and it may even be less than the gain.

Everyone knows the attitude of the French. They will definitely not tolerate us to swallow the Kingdom of Sardinia alone. When they stabilize, they will join forces with the British to interfere.

This time is as long as two or three years, or as short as several months. Are we confident that we can eat the Kingdom of Sardinia in such a short time and digest it?

If it cannot be done, there will be strong enemies everywhere and no guerrillas will plunder, and the Kingdom of Sardinia will not be able to defend it at all."

After a pause, the Chancellor of the Finance Minister Carl proposed: "If the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be annexed, how about extorting a war reparation, or ceding part of the territory?"

Metternik said confidently: "It depends on the attitude of the British. Whether it is asking for war reparations or cedes territory, the Kingdom of Sardinia must pay the price it deserves.

If our war losses cannot be compensated, then this war will not end. I believe the British will give us an explanation."

This confidence comes from strength, and there is also a set of rules for conduct among the great powers, and usually no one will overturn the table.

The British had the advantage of being alone overseas and a navy that was scattered across the world, which made them very decent in Europe.

This is also their weakness. As an island country, if it focuses on developing maritime power, it will naturally give up land power. To implement the European balanced strategy, it is necessary to cooperate with European major powers.

Among the many European powers, Austria is undoubtedly the most suitable ally for the British. To be precise, Austria in this era had the basis for alliance with any European power.

He has certain strength and can cooperate with allies' actions, but is subject to internal problems and does not have the strength to compete for the world.

For the three countries that are determined to be world hegemony, Britain, France and Russia, as long as Austria does not unify the German region, it is the ideal ally.
Chapter completed!