Since Vienna became the capital of the Habsburg dynasty in the 13th century, it quickly became the political, economic and cultural center of the European continent and one of the most prosperous cities in the world.

Now is no exception. After the end of the Anti-French War, Austria once again determined its status as a major power, and Russia is not the only one who has the title of European military police.

After Austria formed the Holy Alliance in 1815, it became a representative of the restoration forces, a vanguard against capitalism, and also served as the European gendarmerie.

Unfortunately, behind this glory is Austria's continuous decline. When the revolution broke out in 1848, the European hegemony of the Austrian Empire ended.

Walking on the bustling street, Franz was in a heavy mood. He inadvertently remembered Du Fu's sentence: "The rich family smells of wine and meat, and the road is frozen to death!"

On the bustling streets of Vienna, people in rags hurriedly passed by from time to time, and it was obvious that their bodies were still trembling.

Occasionally, when beggars mistakenly enter, police will come to drive them away or take them away.

This is still the most prosperous street. If you go to the slums, you still don’t know what the scene will be like.

The little match girl is not a fairy tale. Along the way, Franz saw too many children selling cigarettes, newspapers, matches...

Franz did not accuse the capitalists of abuse of child labor. It is already very good to have such a job to support himself in this era.

In more than a month, Franz traveled all over Vienna's main urban areas and saw the real scene of this empire that was drifting.

Perhaps in the Vienna Revolution a year later, what the people really needed was not constitutionalism or freedom, but bread that could be wrapped around their belly and clothes that could keep warm.

Public opinion fell into the hands of the bourgeoisie and the aristocrats, and the so-called revolution actually became a tool for their struggle for power, while ordinary people became victims of the struggle for power.

Franz still remembers an article in later generations about Polish nationalists trying to persuade peasants to revolt in a village, claiming that as long as the Austrians are expelled, they will live a happy life from then on.

The farmers answered:

No, sir, things won't be like that. You just want to drive away the most benevolent rulers of this land (referring to the Habsburg Emperor) and then let the country go to destruction.

My grandfather once told me that when the Polish Federation still existed, the lords could beat farmers at will, and the farmers had no way to ask...

If you drive the emperor out of this land, then each of you will want to taste the taste of being alone and you will turn us into slaves like you did in the past!

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Historically, the Vienna Uprising failed, the bourgeoisie who regarded itself as patriotism was severely damaged, but the lives of the people have really improved.

I have to say that this is a irony. The person who keeps shouting the slogan of defeating the exploiting class is actually a group of capitalists. As the emperor who was targeted by the revolution, he finally started revolutionary work.

Thinking of this, Franz already knew what to do. Uniting the majority of people to hit a small group is always politically correct.

In Franz's view, before compulsory education is completed, any constitutional reform is very nonsense. Reforms that exceed the public's ability to accept will eventually be hurt by others and oneself.

"Raul, go to the Prime Minister's Mansion!" Franz said calmly.

A time traveler who can't do things must not be a real time traveler. This is Franz's motto. He has changed his mind and plans to do things.

An hour later, Franz appeared in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Prime Minister Metternich was not at home because he did not make an appointment in advance.

Franz was not surprised that the Prime Minister had always been very busy with work, especially powerful officials like Metternich.

Europe is different from the East. Even a powerful minister like Metternich has limited power. His dominance of Austrian politics depends on the support of the king.

"Duke, please wait for a break. We have sent someone to notify the Prime Minister!" said the housekeeper with versatility.

The meaning is very obvious. I have sent someone to notify the Prime Minister. As for when the Prime Minister will come back, I don’t know that. The issues between you big names, don’t vent your anger on us small characters.

Franz smiled slightly. He had no habit of venting his anger. The relationship between the original owner and Prime Minister Metternich was pretty good. After traveling through time, this relationship was also preserved.

In Franz's perception, powerful ministers have been used to cheat since ancient times. If the Austrian Empire wants to reform, it also needs to take the blame. The already infamous Prime Minister Metternich is the best choice.

If he has too much debt, he will not suppress himself. I believe he doesn't mind taking the blame for Austria.

It was not until the evening when Metternich rushed back, and Franz was not angry. Anyway, no one dared to neglect him.

"Sorry, I've been waiting for you for a long time! Little Franz, what's the matter with me today?" Metternier said lovingly.

That's right, in his eyes, Franz is a junior, and Metternich is also an old minister. He has been the prime minister since his grandfather's era, and has done it to the present.

"Dear Mr. Metternich, please remove that small word. I am already 16 years old!"

Franz did not answer the question first, but expressed his dissatisfaction slightly.

"Okay, dear Lord Franz, what's wrong with you here today?" Metternich asked with a smile.

"Mr. Metternich, I came today for the reform!" Franz said straight to the point.

"Reform? Franz, why are you interested in this, or what did someone say to you?" Metternich asked in surprise.

"No one said anything. In the past month, I have been on-site inspection in Vienna. I have some questions in my heart and want to ask you for advice!" Franz replied calmly.

"Oh, what questions do you think?" Metternier asked with interest.

"Mr. Metternich, the outside world's call for constitutional reform is very high now, but the workers I see are insensitive and are busy working for three meals a day. Is it more important for them to work than dignity?" Franz asked pretending to be ignorant.

"No, Franz! They are working hard for survival. If they don't work for a day, they may be hungry. Nothing matters in front of survival!" Metternich said firmly.

"Oh, since that's the case, why don't our reforms lean towards them? At least let them have enough bread first!" Franz said naively as if he was pretending to be naive.

"Franz, things are not that simple. Capitalists will not agree to increase the treatment of workers!" Metternich shook his head and said,

"Is that so, that's so bad!" Franz said with a pretentious sigh
Chapter completed!