Chapter seventy-one, spiritual mentor Franz(1/2)
Buy or not?
This is not a multiple-choice question at all.
From the standpoint of the Vienna government, it is nothing more than a matter of time.
Although the Air Force's "Terminator Plan" is somewhat ideal, it is not completely worthless.
It is unrealistic to attack the Royal Navy's nest, but it is still possible to treat Morocco as a giant aircraft carrier, deploy hundreds of bombers on it, and lock the West Gate.
For the Holy Roman Empire, the greatest value of winning Morocco is to gain strategic initiative.
With both east and west gates in the Mediterranean, the Shenluo Navy can take the initiative to attack without having to stay in the nest every day to guard the house.
In recent years, the Vienna government has been very calm and rarely intervened in regional conflicts. It is not that it is impossible to cause trouble, but mainly because of insufficient mobility.
Most of the main forces of the Royal Navy remained in the local fleet just to watch over the Shenluo Navy. In order to ensure control over the Mediterranean, the Vienna government could only leave the main ships to squat in the nest.
There is no way, the British Navy is too strong. Shinra can only allow the navy and the air force to cooperate to gain the upper hand in the Mediterranean.
If the main force goes out, the British will be cruel and launch a raid from behind to destroy the Suez Canal and block the Shinra Navy outside. That will be a silly thing.
When it comes to hegemony, he always uses everything he wants. No one can guarantee that Britain will not be able to produce ruthless people.
It would be different if you took over the Moroccan region. The west gate was locked. No matter how the outside world changes, Shinra can guarantee control of the Mediterranean.
Even if the war breaks out, the British will only send a few submarines in to cause trouble. As for surface ships, they will probably be almost ruined through the strait.
If the plane does not blow up the warship, it is only a short-term raid. If you keep blowing it, even the most awesome warship will have to go into the sea to feed the fish.
As long as the Mediterranean Sea is still in hand, the Vienna government can mobilize resources from Asia, Europe and Africa in the shortest time by sea.
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It was another sunny day. Franz, who was idle, appeared on the shore of an artificial lake in the Vienna Palace with a bunch of grandchildren.
For some reason, every wealthy emperor likes to build palaces, and Franz is no exception.
This giant artificial lake in front of you is one of Franz's masterpieces. After several expansions, the Schöbrunn Palace and the Hofburg Palace in Xiri have been connected into one piece, forming the current Vienna Palace.
If you simply calculate the area? The Vienna Palace is definitely the largest palace in the world? None of them.
If Franz wanted to, he could drive in his own home. If he were to be in the Eastern World? The emperor would have encircled palaces so much that he would definitely be slandered by civil servants.
But in the Holy Roman Empire? This is not a big deal at all. As a great empire with a territory of nearly 40 million square kilometers, everything is possible, but it is not a lack of land.
Vienna was originally a direct subordinate to the emperor, and most of the land was private property of the royal family. The emperor wanted to add a wall to his own land? No one could take care of it.
That's right? The so-called expansion is to add a wall to increase the patrol range of the Royal Guard, but not much has been added to the buildings.
The original farm and the manor still exist, and the only thing that has been moved away is the factory.
The Shilin vegetables inside the palace are provided by these farms. They are all pure natural products and absolutely do not contain any chemical fertilizers and pesticide additives.
Mainly for convenience? Otherwise, the two palaces would run around, although it would not hurt money much? But it was really a waste of money.
There is no way, who made Franz afraid of death?
Every time you travel, the guards have to monitor a radius of two kilometers?
For everyone's convenience, just connect the two places? �
Anyway, the emperor is rich now?
Putting aside private property, the pension is enough for Franz to squander.
You should know that when the constitution was established, seeing the financial difficulties of the Vienna government, Franz took the initiative to make sacrifices and proposed to share the joys and sorrows with the people. He set a royal annuity early to withdraw at 1.5% of the fiscal revenue.
It was really a "sacrifice". The Vienna government at that time was really poor. The royal annuity extracted could not even afford the palace guards.
In the first few years, Franz paid a lot of money. The media also made publicity at that time, which really touched many people.
But no one would have thought that the country would develop so quickly. In just over forty years, it has snowballed from Austria with less than 700,000 square kilometers to the current Holy Roman Empire.
The country is growing and the economy is booming. The Vienna government's fiscal revenue naturally rises, and it has expanded dozens of times.
There is no need to say that listed companies still have the idea of equity incentives. As a hero to promote national development, the emperor naturally has to benefit.
To this day, a political show that year has become a legend and spread all over the world.
As far as Franz knows, many aspiring kings have followed suit. The final outcome is that these followers have developed the good habit of being thrifty in the family.
There is no way. There are too many challenges that a country has to face if it wants to develop these days.
Although Austria declined back then, it was at least the fourth largest power in the world, and it still has the strength to support the scene.
Not only do we need to worry about threats from foreign enemies, but we can also promote social reforms while playing colonial expansion to divert domestic conflicts.
Without this family background, I will also come out to show off my show, but what else do I want to do when I have a hard life?
You should know that industrialization is very cost-effective. It does not have the benefits of external colonial plunder. It only relies on farming to accumulate wealth. The development speed is absolutely touching.
Franz, known as a role model of the monarch, could only silently express spiritual support to his peers who were accidentally cheated.
Simply put, it is to ask the attendants to write letters to these juniors to encourage them and constantly instill the spiritual chicken soup.
In short, the future is tortuous and the future is bright. As long as you keep doing it, you will succeed one day.
Based on the principle of fooling one by one, Franz's reputation in the monarchy circle was rising and he had a large number of believers.
As for the final outcome, this is not something Franz can control.
As a qualified spiritual mentor, Franz is very aware of the truth that "do more and more mistakes, and do not do well."
Therefore, he never only gave spiritual encouragement, without making any specific suggestions, and called not interfering in other people's internal affairs.
They were all for free. When they were conquering the world and starting a business, Franz wanted the rulers of other countries to die in a drunken and dream, let alone encourage them to fight.
It's different now. The dominant position of the Holy Roman Empire has been established. No matter how hard the latecomers can make trouble, they cannot change the overall situation.
Then just be a good person, inspire the younger generation to study hard, complete industrialization as soon as possible, and promote the development of human civilization.
I don’t know if it’s because of “fish eating unlucky food”, Franz always comes with excitement and returns with excitement every time he fishes.
This time was no exception. Looking at a bunch of grandchildren who were jumping around, Franz knew that it was difficult to gain something today.
But these are all small problems. Fishing is originally intended to pass the time, and whether there is any gain is actually not important.
"Father, the British are coming out to make trouble again!"
Hearing the familiar voice behind him, Franz knew that the trouble was coming again. In recent years, the secret battle between Shinra and Britain has become more and more intense.
You cheat me today, and I cheat you again tomorrow. Over time, the grudges between the two countries have long been difficult to figure out.
Especially during the period when Frederick was in charge, the Vienna government did not suffer any losses. Based on the principle of paying tuition fees, Franz was too lazy to ask about it as long as it did not involve core interests.
"Is there a problem with Morocco?"
Since the news that the Spanish government was going to sell the Moroccan area spread, Franz knew that the British were going to make trouble.
The essence of international politics is: I oppose what the enemy supports, and I support what the enemy opposes; they cannot do what the enemy wants to do.
Frederick: "That's right. The British spread rumors everywhere that we were threatening the Spanish government to seize the Moroccan region.
Just this morning, the British Foreign Secretary also made a public declaration to support the Spanish government in safeguarding its own rights and interests, and suggested that the Spanish government completely include the Moroccan region in control."
Franz commented with interest: "It seems that this British government is progressing very quickly and its political means are becoming more and more mature.
However, these small methods can also make people disgusted. Unless the British are willing to pay, it would be a joke to support Spain in controlling the Moroccan region.
As long as the Spanish government's financial problems are not solved, their determination to sell the Moroccan region will not be easily shaken. Now that the quarrel is just to facilitate the Spanish to raise prices.
Pay close attention, the British must have a backup plan. Warn the Spanish government and make them wary of the revolution in the country."
It is really a bit surprising that the British government did not jump out to compete for the Moroccan region. However, considering that the British had suffered similar losses before, it is not surprising that they have learned their lessons now.
As for the pressure on public opinion, it is nothing more than a price issue. Only when the money is given is less is a forced buying and selling; as long as the price is reasonable, it is an ordinary colonial transaction.
Just a simple calculation, the Vienna government would pay tens of millions of more money for this, and the British had no reason not to do so.
Frederick said with a frustrated face: "The truth is right, but the British's calculations have put our negotiations with the Spanish in a deadlock again.
Not only has it attracted public attention internationally, but domestic people are also very concerned about this issue. Several fund-making committees have even appeared among the people, wanting to pay the money for the government.
Ever since the news that the Spanish government intends to sell the Moroccan region has spread, people coming to lobby have been in a constant stream, and I am almost annoyed."
Obviously, the sudden appearance of the "fund-wealth committee" is not because they want to contribute money to the government.
In the final analysis, it is because of interests. The Holy Roman Empire paid attention to the principle of equality, and the amount of money it paid for the imperial cause would be as big as it would be.
The Vienna government paid for the Moroccan region, which is directly under the central government, and at most everyone would take a sip of soup.
If civil groups pay for the Moroccan region and complete armed occupation, then another group of fiefdom nobles will rise.
The government responsible for taking the lead will only take a few big cities and important ports at most, and most of the interests will be divided to those who contribute money and efforts.
When it comes to personal interests, everyone's reaction is naturally quick. As for money, there is no need to worry at all. Some capitalists who want to cross the class to sponsor it.
Financial power = successful colonization.
As the world is divided, the chances of obtaining fiefdoms are getting fewer and fewer. Every time the opportunity appears, a large group of people will compete for it.
Especially the Morocco region is very close to Europe, the climate is also very good, and the attraction is even stronger.
Franz did not show any sympathy for his son's depression, but instead said gloatingly: "It's good to get used to it."
To be continued...