Chapter 58, State Funeral
By 1859, constitutionalization had become a hot topic in Austria, and even the birth of a little prince had become a background board.
There is no way, the eldest son Frederick is over two years old and the position of crown prince has been set. As the second son, the outside world has paid much less attention.
The Vienna palace held a celebration as usual. In this era, the medical technology level was limited, and every family attached great importance to the next generation.
Almost every core member is born, a celebration will be held, which is a manifestation of the prosperity of the family.
The Habsburg family was able to break through the siege of many European nobles and establish a great empire by having more children and more blessings.
Not only the Habsburg family, but also the families that have been passed down for a long time, have one common feature, that is, their ability to create humans is strong.
The European aristocrats were not just rice worms. Even in the 19th century, they had to be ready to go to the battlefield at any time. This is their responsibility and obligation.
This is not so wonderful for a family with a weak child. If you hit the battlefield or bump into it, with the medical conditions of this era, you might see God directly.
Then, you can only get the benefit of others. There is no doubt that the marriage between nobles is complicated. As long as a noble who has been passed down for hundreds of years, he can basically find his heirs from relatives.
This time Franz became smart and put all the alternative names together to draw lots. That's right, let the little guy catch them by himself.
It cannot be considered a catch. The first name written on the paper ball I caught was the little guy's name.
Queen Mother Sophie opposed: "Franz, is this too much fun? When the little guy grows up, he will feel that you don't value him!"
Franz firmly denied: "How could it be? I let the little guy decide for himself because he respected his opinion!"
Queen Mother Sophie asked in a confused manner: "But, how did you explain to Frederick?"
Franz said without changing his face: "It's okay, we'll just not tell him."
"If you encounter several paper balls at the same time, will they be added together?" Helen asked in confusion.
Franz almost broke out in a cold sweat. He finally understood why some Europeans had such long names.
He quickly denied: "Of course not. If this happens, then come back."
This kind of stupid thing must not be done. It is not a good thing to have a name too long. As a father, he can't even remember his son's name, then he will be over.
Grand Duke Carl, who was watching the fun, added: "Then let's start, but I don't think it's as good as Brother Frederick to help, the little guy is powerless."
Two cold lights shot over, and Franz smiled awkwardly. The little guy just born, probably wouldn't be able to complete this epic task.
The wonderful plan he had come up with pains in an instant. It was impossible for Frederick to do it. If he did this, it would be a stain that Franz could never wash away in his life.
Franz thought for a while and said, "Then let God decide, I'll catch the little guy!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his hand had already grabbed the piece of paper prepared in advance and opened it in front of everyone - Peter.
After confirming the little guy's name, Franz quickly left the scene.
...
"Your Majesty, the old marshal passed away last night!"
The maid's slightly panicked voice sounded, and Franz's face changed. In Austria, there is only one who can be respected as the old marshal - John Joseph Ventzel Radsky von Radsz.
In terms of age, Marshal Radsky is 92 years old, one year more than in history. In this era when the average life expectancy is less than 40 years old, it is completely considered a long life.
Franz had already made some preparations, but Marshal Radsky left a little suddenly, without any warning in advance.
"I inform the cabinet to prepare for the state funeral, and I will personally preside over the funeral for the old marshal. I will pass on the order and mourn the whole country for 14 days."
This marshal, who was born into a Bohemian noble, made great contributions to the Habsburg dynasty throughout his life and never participated in politics.
Even after being appointed as Chief of Staff, he only focused on his job, never participated in the struggle for power, but was only loyal to the emperor, and was a role model for soldiers.
When he was alive, out of the instinct of the monarch, Franz dared not praise him too much; the situation was different when he died, so he naturally had to follow the highest specifications.
With Marshal Ladsky's achievements, he deserves this treatment, and Franz is not afraid of anyone having any objection.
Peter was tragic when he was born. He was seized by Constitution and just named him and caught up with Marshal Radsky's death, which was directly ignored by the outside world.
Franz can be sure that tomorrow, the newspapers in Vienna will be full of news about Marshal Radsky's death and the state funeral.
The emergence of telegrams made the European continent closer, and the news of Marshal Radsky's death was not kept confidential and was quickly passed on.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Austria was naturally wailing, and the old marshal was still very popular. Many people spontaneously organized to see off the old marshal.
Napoleon III sent representatives to attend the funeral. A pure soldier is always easily respected by everyone, even if it was his former enemy.
Of course, this is also a matter of time. After so many years of the anti-French war, the hatred between the two sides has long been almost forgotten.
What's more, the French had too many enemies back then, and Austria was not yet ranked, and Britain and Russia were the main forces of hatred.
In the anti-French war, Marshal Radsky was just a small foot, even though he had won several local wars. Each of them was the master of his own on the battlefield, which was not considered a deep hatred.
If we were happy, the Kingdom of Sardinia should have it? They didn't even send out representatives. If it weren't for Marshal Radsky, they wouldn't have lost so badly in the Osa War.
After all, Austria was not in good condition at that time. Without the command of the old marshal, Franz would not dare to launch a counterattack.
If it weren't for the battle that was so thriving ten years ago that they had lost 200,000 to 300,000 young and strong, they wouldn't have such a tragedy now, and they wouldn't even have the power to resist.
...
Prime Minister Cafur in Turin has been removed from office. There is no doubt that this must have something to do with the charcoal burning party.
Not only him, but all members of the charcoal party in the government were removed from their posts and were subject to the delegation's review.
As for the top leaders of the Charcoal Party, they had already run away at this time. Such a big thing happened. If a few people were not killed to sacrifice the flag, how could the supremacy of imperial power be reflected?
Franz is not Napoleon III, and he will never be lenient in this issue. Since the Charcoal Burning Party planned the assassination, he will pursue it to the end.
Whether the top leaders of the Charcoal Burning Party participate or not, they must go to the guillotine for a while. It is a sin to not manage the people under their command.
If they were not advocating and guiding these second-tier teenagers, they would probably not have come out to be assassins with their brains.
It would be great to stay in the Kingdom of Sardinia to march and demonstrate. Even if Franz was besieging the Capitol, he would not interfere, but if he ran out to assassinate him, it would not work.
If we don’t kill one to warn you, who knows when another assassin appears?
If these people do not run away, they still need to be charged with crimes. Now there is no need, the joint investigation team has issued a wanted order.
Franz didn't have much hope for arresting people. In this era, he didn't have a household registration, so he just changed his name or changed a place where no one knew them, so it would be difficult to find out.
Those who knew that they were smart people who ran away at the first time and had a step slower reaction, and now they have entered prison.
A young man appeared at the home of Cafur and asked with a sad face: "What should I do now, Lord Earl?
My father was arrested, and the investigation team asked us to prove our innocence. If we cannot prove that it has nothing to do with this assassination, then we will be regarded as accomplices."
Kafur said with a gloomy face: "Kayerde, I want to know whether you planned this assassination, or do you know in advance that they are going to be assassination?
This is very important. You have to tell the truth before I can find a way to save your father and the others."
Kaierde was about to cry, and he was in a state of conscience. Although he had a good relationship with the radicals and participated in activities organized by the radicals, he really knew nothing about this assassination.
As for his father, not to mention, a capitalist in the Kingdom of Sardinia did not participate in specific activities at all, but only provided activity funds for the charcoal burning party.
In order to facilitate business, I named it a name within the party.
The tragedy is that this honorary position is a little bit higher. After several big shots ran away, his father, the top executive, was also arrested by the investigation team.
"Your Excellency Earl, I really don't know. You know, my father is not a senior member of the party at all, and he has never participated in party affairs."
Cafur nodded, and he knew this. If it were normal times, he would definitely have killed Kaierde's father, and this is also his financial backer.
The situation is different now, and the situation is completely out of control. Even if he wants to save people, he is powerless.
In any case, the mastermind of this assassination must be found, otherwise there will be no way to explain it to the international community.
If the case cannot be solved for a long time, then the French army occupied the Kingdom of Sardinia for a long time and it will become a certain fact.
Now the British are still using various countries to restrain the French and have not allowed them to occupy the entire Kingdom of Sardinia. If the murderer can be found in time, international pressure can be used to force the French to withdraw their troops. Of course, cede land and compensation is indispensable.
"The situation is very complicated now, and the positions of representatives of different countries are different, and we have been deprived of the right to speak.
The Austrians' goal this time is to find the mastermind behind the scenes. If there is an answer that they can accept and apologize, then this matter will be over.
The trouble is the French, who want to use this assassination to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and what is even more terrifying is that the Vienna government has already agreed to their approach.
The Russians were out of reach. As long as the Vienna government did not object, the Tsarist government would not support us. It is said that Nicholas I was also very angry at the assassination.
Fortunately, the British are still supporting us at present. As long as we find the mastermind behind the scenes, things will still have room for maneuver.”
Kaierde is not a fool, he has already heard what Kafur meant. If he can't find the mastermind behind the scenes, he will find someone to take the lead.
And the blame is not easy to take. Not only do you have to go to the guillotine, but you also need to be recognized by the investigation team.
Those who can take the blame have all run away again. The remaining people are not qualified, and even if they want to take the blame, they are not qualified.
"So, my father is not in danger for the time being?" Kaierde asked
Cafur nodded and said, "You can find a way to raise some money now, handle the investigation team, and explain the situation to them.
Everyone knows that the real mastermind has run away. As long as you feed them, your father will be fine."
When he said this, Cafur himself didn't believe it. Representatives of other countries were easy to say. As long as he had money, he turned a blind eye and passed it.
Do representatives of France and Austria dare to let go? If they really can’t find the mastermind behind the scenes, then the only way is to have the entire charcoal burning party be the mastermind.
Don’t let go of any mistakes in killing. As long as you wipe off all the suspects, it doesn’t matter who the real murderer is.
It is not worth mentioning that hundreds of suspects who may be the murderer were killed for two conspiracy cases.
Don't expect anyone to stand up for them. No monarchy will vote against this issue.
Kaerde nodded reluctantly. He understood that Cafre could no longer speak at this time. He knew that after Prime Minister Cafre was removed from office, he did not have much hope. It would be good to find a solution now.
It is only one aspect to try to rescue his father, but the more important thing is that the crime is too high and the whole family cannot escape.
As long as the assassination case is involved, not to mention that he, a family of outbreaks, is going to be ruined even if he is an old noble.
Chapter completed!