I have to say that Prime Minister Metternich is still somewhat capable. At this time, the Austrian government was also very strong, and the bourgeoisie's strike could not scare them.

The great nobles supported the government at this time. Their energy was no less than that of the capitalists. Perhaps they had not much other materials, but they only had more food.

They are all big landlords, and there are a large group of serfs at home. Who has no food stored? The government purchased a batch of food from them and transported it to the emergency rescue. That was no problem at all.

The connection between capitalists was simply impossible to keep it secret. Long before the crisis broke out, the Vienna government invested in purchasing a batch of grain from the nobles as reserves.

At the beginning of the strike, the government sold grain to the outside world, ensuring the supply of food in Vienna, but the prosperity of the past was gone. Looking at the depressed market, many people in the government were anxious.

The Interior Minister Fisher said in embarrassment: "Prime Minister, this will not work. Although the food problem has been solved, other materials are still in short supply.

Besides, now that capitalists have closed their factories and workers have lost their income, I am afraid that the money they have in their hands will be exhausted soon, and then…”

Metternier sneered and said, "Don't worry, this situation will not last long. You should know that the market strike is now, and capitalists lose gold coins every day, and the small businessmen can't hold on for a few days!

However, we cannot sit idly by. Wouldn't there be nobility when participating in the strike? I will ask the Grand Duke Louis to do their work and remove them from the aristocrats if they stand with the capitalists.

As long as someone takes the lead, the next thing will be easy to deal with. Capitalists are not a solid piece of cake. No matter how dissatisfied, they will not be unable to get along with the money!"

...

This is true. The market strike lasted less than a week and ended with the failure of capitalists.

The nobles who participated in the strike were first convinced.

Do you want the glory of the nobles?

For a little benefit, he fell to the point of being with capitalists, which was simply a shame to the nobles.

Anyway, when you stand and speak, most of the nobles have not become capitalists in this era. Looking at the nouveau riche engaged in industry and commerce, they have long been unbalanced. At this time, of course they must accuse them with righteous words.

The nobles no longer invited them to attend the banquet. They invited others, and they refused righteously, and relatives and friends came to do ideological work one after another.

The radical nobles were already clamoring to kick out this part of the degenerate nobles from the aristocratic circle, which immediately scared many people.

Although Austrian capitalists are rich, they have no political status! It is not easy to obtain a hereditary title. If this is lost, what will happen?

The nobles who could not withstand the pressure had to draw a line with the capitalists and withdraw from the strike.

Some people even think: to increase the treatment of workers, then increase the treatment of workers. At worst, I can use serfs in the future!

Well, there are only a few such idiots, and most people know that once they compromise, the labor costs in the future will inevitably rise.

Want to use serfs? Go dreaming. I really think that society is calling for the abolition of serfs every day, but just shouting slogans, which will not become a reality?

Some people take the lead, and the profit-seeking nature of capitalists is destined to be the alliance they have formed and cannot persist for a long time.

No one is selfless. Seeing someone opening the door to make money, others will naturally feel unbalanced. Why do we risk beheading and strive for profits, and you can enjoy the benefits?

The first wave of counterattack launched by the bourgeoisie was soon defeated because the organization was not tight enough and had no binding force on the members.

Franz was not surprised by all this. Unless it could cut off the supply of food, coal, and these essential daily necessities, it would be difficult to compromise the Vienna government in a short time.

But these are things that capitalists cannot do. Austrian aristocrats were too strong during this period. Grain and coal were produced on their fiefdoms. If capitalists don’t sell them, wouldn’t they ship them to sell them themselves?

Do you have an acquisition contract? At this time, you still expect others to abide by the rules? As the rulemaker, they have the right to modify the rules!

Franz knew that this matter was not over yet, and the capitalists would not be willing to fail. If the government was not prepared, they would suffer a great loss in the subsequent economic war.

Thinking of this, Franz secretly regretted it. He had known that he would have hoarded a batch of supplies. When the capitalists stopped, prices in Vienna had nearly doubled.

"Raul, how much food can I buy in my manor?"

"Duke, as you told me, we did not sell the grain this year. However, when the market storm broke out a few days ago, we also sold 1.5 million pounds of wheat for the government to respond to emergency treatment. After leaving enough food for food, there will be about 3.86 million pounds." Raul replied.

(1 lb = 0.45359237 kg)

Franz naturally knew about the food sold to the government. His manor was only thirty kilometers away from Vienna. When encountering such a crisis, Franz, the crown prince of the empire, was still very moral.

Three hundred and sixty thousand pounds, this number sounds very large. If it is converted into tons, it will be more than one thousand seven hundred and fifty tons, and it will only be two or three thousand gold coins if sold.

This also requires deducting the production costs, which is the profit that Franz can obtain. All the royal estates have released serfs, and labor costs are also a considerable expense.

"Be prepared. Once the wheat price rises by more than 20%, sell the grain!" Franz thought for a while and said

He knew that capitalists would not give up, and raising prices was one of the most commonly used methods, and food prices in Vienna would inevitably soar.

Industrialization has begun, and now wheat can only be sold to flour mills. No matter how high the grain prices in the market soar, the purchase price given by flour mills will not be too high.

The biggest advantage of Franz's manor is that it is close to Vienna, but when a rebellion may break out at any time, this becomes a disadvantage. If it is not good, it will be harmed by the rioters.

At this time, hoarding a large amount of food is a risk. Even though he knows that the Hungarian Revolution will break out next year and the price of food in Austria will soar, he can only bear the pain and sell it.
Chapter completed!