Chapter 36, Reversing Black and White
On March 9, 1848, Vienna became increasingly chaotic, burning, killing, looting and looting occurred frequently, and the entire city lost order.
This is the third day of the outbreak of the revolution. Due to the numerous contradictions between the working class and the bourgeoisie, there have been many conflicts between the two sides due to their interests.
If it weren't for the common enemy, the two sides had already parted ways at this time. Even if they maintained a nominal alliance, both sides would do their own things.
There is no way, and there is a need to make a revolution, so the first one is the capitalists in the grain industry, whose grain shops were revolutionized by workers.
The workers were usually exploited and harshly, and under the encouragement of those who are interested, the intention of revenge also arises. Many people simply do it all the time and complain about revenge and complain.
The supervisors were killed, the thugs raised by the capitalists were killed, and the revolution was pointed at the bourgeoisie.
There is the first time, there is the second time. The hands of capitalists are covered with the blood of workers, and it is fine if there is no one to guide them. Now that someone is motivated, he can no longer hold back.
Many trade union representatives who wanted to stop them instantly became counter-revolutionaries, and capitalists' lackeys could not stop them from revenge.
Human beings are terrifying. When everyone killed the first capitalist and distributed his wealth, they could no longer bear it.
This aroused conflicts between the two sides. In order to safeguard their own interests, the capitalists hurriedly formed their own revolutionary army, and many fires occurred on both sides.
Now the revolutionary army led by the bourgeoisie has targeted the revolutionary targets at the Vienna aristocracy, while the working-class revolutionary army has revolutionized the nobles and capitalists together.
At this time, a large group of people had gathered in a manor in Vienna. These people were all the people who wanted money and were desperate for life. Those who were afraid of death had already fled from Vienna.
An old man in his sixties said in a trembling tone: "Mr. Owen, what else can I do now? Those mud legs put their targets on us. Thirteen gentlemen were killed in just two days!
The money that everyone robbed is even more uncountable. If this situation continues, it will be our turn to sit there soon!"
Everyone turned their attention to Irving. He planned this revolution. Now that the situation has lost control, everyone hopes that he can come up with effective measures.
Irving looked at everyone with a pale face, and he did not expect that this situation would turn out. His original purpose was to use the working class to work hard to establish a bourgeois regime.
Unfortunately, before the new government was established, the revolutionary party that supported it was unable to fulfill the mission entrusted to them by everyone.
The union representatives they had won over could not control the workers below, and the revolution deviated from their pre-determined trajectory from the very beginning.
"I also express deep regret for the accidental murder of these thirteen Singers. People cannot be resurrected by death. May they rest in heaven!
Their blood will not flow in vain, we will get this account back. Including everyone's property losses, the current efforts are just for the sake of greater gains in the future.
The situation is very unfavorable now. We have to start an alternative plan and send people to negotiate with His Majesty the Emperor, and prepare to suppress these rebels!”
Everyone was silent, and there was no choice for negotiation. Everyone was smart and understood that the current situation was very unfavorable to them, and the army was still loyal to the royal family.
This time, it only caught a government off guard. If the city defense force returns, the situation may change.
No one thinks that just by the gang of mobs in his hands, he can win the regular army.
Smart people are rational. If they find that the situation is not good, they will naturally find a way to get out of it. Especially after internal conflicts break out, everyone's enthusiasm for revolution is even lower.
It is okay to revolutionize others' lives, but if you want to revolutionize your own lives, there is no need to discuss it.
At this time, a young man in his twenties and wearing glasses stood up and asked, "Mr. Owen, do you think it's possible? Don't forget that we have no way out since the uprising.
Think about how many nobles we have executed in the past two days? You don’t know the chaotic relationship between nobles. Do you think the nobles will let us go at this time?
Even if we are letting us go now, how can we guarantee that they will not settle the score later? Do you think that our emperor with epilepsy can make the decision?”
Everyone who was already ready to accept reality and compromise started to hesitate again at this time.
During this revolution, the Vienna nobles suffered heavy losses, and the hatred between the two sides had been formed.
Even if they can now force the Vienna court to compromise with their power, once the city defense force returns, the strength comparison between the two sides will be reversed again.
The armed forces in their hands are not regular troops, and it is only a matter of time before they disband. If both sides turn their faces on, they will not even have the strength to resist.
This is different from their previous fight against Prime Minister Metternich. They followed the rules and did not use extraordinary means.
Now they have broken the rules themselves, can they still expect the nobles to abide by the rules of the game?
This is a very realistic problem. Even if they control the government, they have no power to fight against the counterattack from the nobles.
After hearing the young man's words, Owen's face turned pale. How could he have imagined these questions?
However, if I die, I will not die. I will ensure that I can escape safely. He still has a way. During this uprising, he has already made enough money, and at worst he will go into exile overseas.
"Rams, everyone knows the problem you are talking about, and I can't give a guarantee. But don't forget that the aristocrats suffered such great casualties this time, and it was not our move?
It was clearly all done by those mud legs, and we organized the army just to protect ourselves and suppress the rebellion. This uprising has nothing to do with us.
Aren’t there some nobles who have supported our careers before? At this time, they need to come forward and give this rebellion first!”
This inverted black and vernacular language, Irving said that he was not changing his face. Although he was deceiving himself, it was undoubtedly a good way to divert hatred.
The nobles want to take revenge afterwards, which is completely a pity for the death of the rabbit and the fox. In order to safeguard the interests of the class, they must be done, but this does not mean that all of them want to avenge the dead.
Many people even celebrate this. Some families have lost their inheritance, and they can pick up a title for free to inherit it, and maybe there is a fiefdom.
As long as you find the scapegoat, transfer the hatred, and spend money to deal with it, the matter will be over.
Chapter completed!