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

Chapter 1270 Crisis Resolved (Part )

Varna was completely furious, but he had no choice but to do as he was told because Mario Alvarez Casal was not only a singer but also the queen's envoy.

However, Varner was still very confident. After all, this was just a simple raid. As long as those spineless local nobles could delay the Austrians for a few days, he would be able to capture Barcelona.

In fact, even if he failed to capture Barcelona, ​​it would make the Austrians unable to take care of themselves and become confused, thus achieving his goal.

The rest is just a matter of time. Varner does not believe that sea transportation is more convenient than land transportation. With the advantage of geographical location and people, he can also wear down the Austrians.

If it weren't for his own queen, he would have planned to counterattack Austria.

Paris France.

Louis Napoleon was very disappointed. He never expected that Franz was only capable of this and his true colors were revealed after just two victories.

It seems that the previous transaction was just a flash of inspiration. The people of the Habsburg family are indeed idiots.

I must never marry a fool, a sickly woman, or a prostitute like my uncle did.

The top officials of the French government also opened the champagne. Spain is a magical rotten land, and almost no one can escape from it unscathed.

"Let us pray for the lovable and ridiculous Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Pray that he leads the Austrian Empire into the abyss! Cheers! "

"cheers!"

It was great for the French that the crisis of the Habsburgs possibly unifying Spain was resolved.

Although the Second French Republic had become stable at this time, it still could not get out of the trough.

The economic crisis, successive defeats, the division of the country, the loss of colonies, and the dissatisfaction of various domestic classes with the reshuffle made the country extremely unstable.

Everyone knew that the slightest disturbance would lead to another revolution, which would be even more violent than that of 1848.

Even a new storm is brewing.
Now the entire top leaders of the Second French Republic are looking for a solution, otherwise they will be overthrown.

On the other hand, Guizot returned to Louis Philippe's camp after many twists and turns. Although Guizot had a bad reputation, he was indeed good at handling government affairs and making money.

However, Guizot was not willing to live in the Duchy of Orleans with Louis Philippe. He wanted the Orleans family to return to Paris.

The chaos in France at this time is the best time. The French people have suffered from the republic for a long time.
Guizot's remarks frightened the French Republicans, who immediately approved a budget to increase the military to suppress the rebels and closed down dozens of newspapers.

This caused strong dissatisfaction among the Order Party, and a gunfight eventually broke out between the two sides in the streets, with dozens of casualties on each side.

Louis Napoleon's handling of the matter is also very interesting. He did not take this opportunity to attack the Order Party that was against him, but chose to block the news and ordered the arrest of any civilian who dared to discuss the matter in public.

For a time, the people of Paris were in panic, and the Party of Order and the Republicans were discredited.

Some people wanted to clarify all this, but no one believed it. Some smart people had already sensed that the crisis was approaching, and Tocqueville was one of them.

However, he did not choose to leave, not only because of his duty, but also because he wanted to see where the country would eventually go.

The only thing to be thankful for is that the decline of the Austrian Empire will give France a chance to breathe. I hope the Spanish can hold off the Austrians for a while longer.
It doesn’t matter what victories the Austrians won on the Spanish battlefield. If winning a few battles could really solve the Spanish problem, France would have unified Europe long ago.

London, Downing Street.

The British also think so. If money can really solve all problems, then they don't need to fight wars anymore.

"Gentlemen, it is obvious that the Austrians are a group of conceited and ignorant fools. They are so naive to think that they can solve the Spanish problem with money. How could those damn Irish bastards rebel?" The young official deliberately raised his chin towards Palmerston in the corner. The two looked at each other, and the former was the first to look away and spoke.

"I am not talking about you, Lord Palmerston. You know, the Irish are a real nuisance, costing us so much money, and destroying our workhouses.

What a bunch of greedy barbarians! Why were they born in civilized Britain? "

The young official's words were cadenced and full of emotion, but he was unaware that Palmerston was already walking up behind him.

The young official also sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere and turned around suddenly to see Palmerston looking at him coldly.

"What are you going to do?"

Palmerston didn't say anything more and smashed a bottle on the young official's head. With the sound of glass breaking, blood was already gushing out of the young official's head.

With a scream of "Wow!", the young official looked in disbelief at Palmerston who picked up the bottle again. The former was well-mannered and just tried to block with his hands, but he obviously had no experience in fighting.

The latter is obviously an old rogue, skilled in his techniques, good at using tools, and targeting painful spots.
When the guards arrived, the young official's face was no longer recognizable as a human. Palmerston took a handkerchief and wiped the blood off his hands, then threw it aside.

"Palmerston! You've gone too far!"

Prime Minister Lord Derby shouted angrily.

Palmerston looked completely fearless and spoke jokingly.

"Then why don't you help him?"

"Do you still have the law in your eyes?"

"The law is not made for us, why should I care about it!"

The Minister of Justice, his beard trembling with rage, shouted at the guards.

"Lock him up!"

However, the two guards were in a dilemma. They did not want to be like the young congressman, so they could only walk up to Palmerston, bow and speak.

"My Lord Palmerston, I am sorry to trouble you."

"Don't feel wronged. I know how to get there. Just follow me."

Palmerston left Whitehall in such a swagger, which immediately reduced everyone's good mood by half. Because what Palmerston said was true, he would not be punished, at most he would pay some fines in a few days and then he could continue to swagger.

As for the young official, his political career was ruined. It was just bad luck for a person with no background to meet such a scoundrel.

However, the unfortunate congressman was soon forgotten. After all, that annoying guy Palmerston had angered the Earl of Derby and he was bound to pay the price.

After all, Palmerston at this time was far from having the achievements and influence he had in history. Even if the Earl of Derby was weak, he was still the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In addition, the fall of the Austrian Empire in Spain was definitely good news for Britain.

If Austria really gained a foothold in Spain, then Britain would have to provide assistance to Spain. Given Isabella II's character, she would most likely default on this debt.

No one likes to do business at a loss, and the British Empire is no exception. Moreover, the economic situation in Britain at that time was definitely not good.

"Prime Minister, perhaps we can provide a loan to the Austrians. This way they can fight the Spanish a little longer."

(End of this chapter)