The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven

Chapter 1190 Hungary's Problems Are Always So Bad
Vienna, Hofburg Palace.

Hungary's problems were still as bad as before, and Franz did not show any appreciation for Kossuth's desperate move.

On the contrary, he was disgusted by the repeated occurrence of such tactics. Using them once might be a last resort, but using them twice would be shameless.

However, Franz also had to thank Kossuth, as Busen's breach of the dam could be considered as digging out the roots of the Hunnic Empire.

Franz was a little annoyed by the matter of Qiutkale. What's the use of such a two-faced guy?

Moreover, Franz did not want to surrender these traitors. Those who were willing to make peace had already joined Franz's plan, such as Count Szechenyi and others.

Franz's reward to Count Szechenyi was the mayor of Vienna. As the capital of the Austrian Empire, although Vienna's local autonomy was certainly subject to considerable restrictions, its status and honor were incomparable to other mayors.

But Franz's appointment caused great controversy. The main reason was that Count Szechenyi was born in Hungary and might be detrimental to the Austrian Empire.

Franz would naturally not be swayed by such groundless remarks, but as Count Széchenyi was the one who actually opened the Pandora's box of Hungarian nationalism, he himself could not forgive himself.

However, from the perspective of Francis and the Austrian Empire, Count Széchenyi had to accept the position, whether the latter was willing or not.

As for this idiot Qiu Tekalai, he was really lucky. Such a big flood didn't drown him, and what's even more terrible is that there are people who plead for this guy.

The reason is that such a natural disaster did not kill him, which means that God has forgiven him, so forgiving his sins is God's will.

The people who asked for mercy came from the church, local bishops and nobles. On the surface, it seemed that some people were just being too chaste, but in fact, it was a test of Franz's bottom line.

They bypassed the church and the government and publicly expressed their opposition to Franz's verdict, even bringing up God.

At this point, whether Franz accepts or refuses, he will be passive.

If they accept, then these people will undoubtedly tame the emperor for "God". They will become God's spokespersons and will have "immeasurable merits" in the eyes of the world and their employers.

If they refused, these people would become moralists, and Franz's authority would be greatly weakened. At the very least, he would be labeled a tyrant.

From then on, no matter what Franz did, there would always be moralists who would jump out to give him advice, and the government would be restricted in its policies.

Those who do not know the truth will become more suspicious of the government and the royal family, and then they will make up evidence in their minds and be brainwashed, becoming true moralists who view Austria as an enemy and villain.

So could Franz just ignore them?

The answer is really no.

In the Austrian Empire in the 19th century, the influence of religion had already permeated every aspect of society.

A monarch who ignores "God" is as much a joke as a judge who ignores the law.

So Franz must respond strongly!
"For these extremely evil people, it is God's business to forgive them, and our mission is to send them to see God!"

Of course, Franz's response was more than just this one sentence. After all, no one was qualified to forgive the butcher on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of dead souls.

Franz's answer was not self-affirmation, but an attitude and even a form of guidance.

As expected, the focus of public opinion quickly shifted from whether to respect God's will to the matter itself and whether to be loyal to the empire.

Tyutkalai, a murderer who presided over several planned mass killings, a traitor, and a high-handed person suspected of murdering the royal family.
The facts of this matter are clear and there is no doubt about it. The people will only remember the wisdom and bravery of His Majesty the Emperor, and those despicable and vile people will naturally get what they deserve.

Soon, during a large-scale self-examination within the church, these people were found to have done many things that went against God's will.

However, this time Franz did not frame someone, or it could be said that most of the senior clergy and nobles of this era did not need to be framed, as their daily lives were very anthropomorphic in themselves.

Several bishops are big shots in the village. Two of them have gang backgrounds, and one even has usury as his main business.

The second sons of those nobles were equally restless in the monastery. Not only did they make the monastery stink, they even formed bridges with the scum inside and outside the church.

The arrest of these people was a great relief to the people. Franz sentenced Tyutkalai and a number of high-ranking officials of the Hun Empire to be executed in the royal territory - New Silesia.

This can also be regarded as an explanation to the 50,000 people who were brutally massacred.

However, only the death penalty was imposed, and no punishment was specified.

The Austrian Empire was a civilized country, and there were only three types of death penalty in its code: shooting, beheading, and hanging.

Generally speaking, hanging was the punishment used, and only nobles and military men would be executed by shooting, while beheading only existed in the law code.

But Franz did not stipulate the method of execution and sentenced him to death. That allowed too much flexibility. After all, the wisdom of the people is endless.

The New Silesians even invited two professional anesthesiologists from the Vienna Medical College to help, and the execution process lasted five days.
The current capital of the Hun Empire, Debrecen.

"Mr. President, Your Majesty"

The Hungarian top brass, including Kossuth's chief of staff, Lorgar, were not used to this change.

"Don't worry about it, just keep talking."

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Croatians are wreaking havoc in the south after breaking through the defense line. Now there are at least a million refugees approaching Debrecen."

"Quick! Stop them!"

Kossuth was frightened and panicked. After all, the current situation in Debrecen could not even maintain the normal life of civilians. He could only implement a rationing system, let alone provide food to the refugees.

Kossuth had seen a wave of refugees before, it was almost like a swarm of locusts crossing the border, and when people are desperately hungry they will do anything.

However, after a moment of distraction, Kossuth realized his mistake and changed his words.

"Debrecen is a place that has been at war for four times. The Austrian imperial army will arrive soon. I can't bear to see the lives of the people destroyed."

"President, be merciful!"

"In fact, we can arm these refugees and let them fight the Austrians. After all, refugees are willing to do anything as long as they have food to eat!"

Kossuth nodded after listening to Luojia's suggestion. He shared the same opinion and it might be the only way at this time.

"That's right, let them build a defense line on the spot."

"Your Majesty, General Hong Weide has died in battle, and the northern defense line has completely collapsed."

Kossuth nodded. Although he didn't like Hong Weide, there was no need to pursue the matter since the latter had died in the battle.

"A rich burial."

"Your Majesty, Budapest has fallen"

The official who reported the incident spoke in a low voice. After all, that was the holy city in their hearts, and it had met with such an end.
The fall of Budapest was something Kossuth had expected long ago, but he was concerned about something else.

"How is the battle going?"

"Mr. Tyutkalai surrenders."

"This traitor is a traitor!"

"Your Majesty, the Austrians are attacking."

"what?!"