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

Chapter 1201: Tooth for tooth, blood for blood.

I swear to God, Franz really didn't do anything.

As for church infiltration, various parties have been infiltrating Albania for hundreds of years, otherwise there would not be so many Muslims in the area.

However, the Russians would not believe it. They just thought it was an Austrian conspiracy and that the Austrians had deceived those who were supposed to be subjects of the Eastern Roman Empire.

The religious conversion was seen as a very serious provocation by Russia and the Ottoman Empire, but the Ottomans, who had to live in fear, naturally dared not speak out.

However, the Russian top leaders have always decided that they should retaliate against Austria, and because of the alliance between the two sides, they cannot make the matter too awkward.

Someone suggested inside the hall.

"Perhaps we can delay Princess Olga's marriage for a while. This way we can warn Austria without affecting the relationship between the two countries too much."

It is naturally impossible for someone who can come up with such a bad idea to have any political wisdom, but this is very much in line with the most simple value of the Russians: "an eye for an eye, blood for blood."

The most terrifying thing is that this proposal was passed even though Duke Uvarov was sent away. We have to mention the consequences of Nicholas I's excessive love of employing military officers. However, with continuous victories in wars and improvements in the economy and diplomacy, he felt that he had done the right thing.

As a result, Nicholas I increasingly relied on military officers, which led to the decline of the civil service group. At the same time, his undisguised contempt for civil servants also caused resentment among them.

That’s why such an outrageous practice can be passed.

But Russia is, after all, the European gendarme and the world's largest country, so it's usually no problem for it to be a bit brutal.

However, at this time, the Austrian Empire was also punching Britain and France, kicking the Balkans, and won the largest civil war in history.

Coupled with the influence of nationalism and the aftermath of the dismissal of the old bureaucrats and aristocrats, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Austrian Empire was filled with passionate young people.

These people are not lacking in courage or wisdom, but their excessive self-esteem and the pride unique to young people make them lack awe.

They were preparing for the most grand wedding in European history, but were tricked by the Russians right after. Naturally, they couldn't be happy.

As a result, neither side gave the other a good look, and there was even a near-conflict.

The result was a huge diplomatic scandal, and Madame Sophie was immediately unable to sit still. It was indeed difficult for Franz to find a wife of his dreams before he ascended the throne.

But at this time Franz had already successfully ascended the throne, and with the successive victories in the war, the Austrian Empire was no longer what it used to be, and there were many families wanting to marry into the Habsburg family.

Even without these blessings, Franz was the richest of all the royal family members.

In this era, the nobility and even the royal family became increasingly money-oriented under the influence of the Industrial Revolution.

The emperor of the Austrian Empire was young, powerful, famous, well-off, and wealthy. No matter how you looked at it, it was not difficult for him to find a marriage partner. Russia was still strong, but the Austrian Empire was not invincible at that time. At least it did not need to rely on marriage to maintain its alliance.

As for the marriage plan with Russia, it could be replaced by her other sons. Besides Ludwig's engagement to Luisa Fernanda of Spain, which was inconvenient to change, there were two other replacements.

On the other hand, Olga Nikolaevna, who was already 27 years old, was considered too old. If such a person became the queen and was infertile, it would be a disaster for the Habsburg family.

No one doubted Franz's fertility. After all, he had shown extraordinary talent since he was a child. However, it was impossible for any illegitimate child to inherit the Habsburg family's inheritance at this time.

Arrangements for illegitimate children were usually kept secret, and they were usually educated and given a generous grant to ensure they could live a relatively decent life.

Some powerful families might arrange marriages with upper-class people or promising jobs for their illegitimate children, but it is absolutely impossible for them to inherit the throne and territory.

Franz was undoubtedly the most outstanding son of this generation. If his bloodline could not be passed on, it would definitely be a loss for the Habsburg family.

The reign of Ferdinand I and the Great Rebellion of 1848 left a deep impression on the entire Austrian Empire. No one wanted to see it again, especially for those vested interests, as a reshuffle was too painful.

And no one can guarantee that another person will appear to turn the tide. If the royal family fails, will the French Revolution be repeated?

The German Civil War in 1848 is also terrifying. If there was no Austria, would the crown of the German region have been knocked to the ground?
The madness of the nationalists during the war was still fresh in the nobles' minds. Apart from Franz, did other monarchs have such ability and courage?

The performances of King William IV of Prussia and King William II of the Netherlands in 1848 were truly appalling. The former was like an actor, and the latter became a synonym for short-sightedness.

Throughout 1848, William IV protested, made speeches, and made various promises, swearing allegiance to the constitution, the nation, the National Assembly, and the Federal Republic of Germany.
William II tried to play with nationalism, but ended up playing with fire and getting burned. Not only did he almost lose his throne, he almost lost his own life and the lives of his entire family.

The monarchs of other countries were even worse. They fled in fear, compromised, and some even simply joined.

Back to the story, Olga's sheep-like docile character was what Madame Sophie admired most, but there are many women who would bow to power.

Maria Amelia once again caught Mrs. Sophie's attention. This Brazilian princess living in Munich was also known for her gentleness and elegance, and she was only 17 years old.

The most important thing is that she lived in Munich and had the advantage of being close to the water. Every time Madame Sophie came to Munich to visit her sisters, Maria Amelia's mother would always bring her to the banquet or tea party intentionally or unintentionally.

It would undoubtedly be a great fortune for this poor princess to marry into the Habsburg family.

Maria Amelia also understood her mother's painstaking efforts, so she paid careful attention to Mrs. Sophie's preferences and tried her best to please her.

If the Russians had not postponed the wedding, Lady Sophie might have arranged for Maximilian to marry her a few years later. After all, she liked such well-behaved girls.

But now Maria Amelia may be able to serve as Olga's substitute. After all, the emperor of the Austrian Empire will never have trouble finding a marriage.

On the other hand, Russia was not prepared to tolerate the setback, and the Tsar decided to convert the Poles in response to the Austrians' rude behavior of converting Albania.