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

Chapter 1296 A guilty conscience
Since Cabrera's front line was short of troops, Carlos VI decided to send more troops to the front line to quell the rebellion.

This was just a routine operation, but the Carlos faction was already stretched thin at the time, so they had to send Toledo's troops to the front as well.

This was naturally impossible as the capital was short of troops. So the Carlists began a new round of conscription in Toledo. In order to equip these new recruits with weapons and equipment, the Carlist government could only further exploit the nobles and merchants in Toledo.

Carlos VI's continued high-intensity exploitation has long caused widespread dissatisfaction, and it is normal for some people to have grievances and complaints.

But at this moment, someone said that Luisa Fernanda should be put on the throne, and these words happened to reach the ears of Carlos VI.

At this time, some areas of Spain were still loyal to Isabella II and her successor Luisa Fernanda. In order to eliminate future troubles, Carlos VI decided to secretly execute his cousin.

After the capture of Madrid, Luisa Fernanda had been in the hands of Charles VI and was under close surveillance.

So the execution went smoothly, and Princess Luisa Fernanda was hastily killed in a spire by two unknown soldiers.

But when handling the body, something went wrong, the carriage carrying the body had an accident on the road, and the body of Princess Luisa Fernanda rolled down the street and was recognized by nearby citizens.

The murder of a princess is a shocking event in any country, especially at this sensitive time. Angry people surrounded the carriage, and after interrogation, they found out that it was the order of Carlos VI.

The so-called interrogation is lynching, but don’t underestimate the Spanish lynching. After all, Spain was once full of anti-human institutions such as the Inquisition, and even a strong man could not withstand it.

The murder of his cousin who had already lost her freedom, coupled with the various evil deeds committed by the Carlists in their daily lives, made the citizens of Toledo angry and they wanted to go to the king to ask for an explanation.

Toledo is a small city, but it soon became well-known.

Freddy the baker had just put the bread into the oven when he saw a group of people walking and shouting on the street with all kinds of tools and weapons in their hands. However, this was not uncommon in Spain at that time, so he just muttered something casually.

"What are those people doing?"

An enthusiastic customer immediately picked up the phone.

"do not you know?"

"Do not know what is this?"

"The King killed his cousin!"

"Didn't Princess Luisa Fernanda give up the throne a long time ago?"

"Who says it's not true? It is said that the princess was still pregnant when her body was found!"

"Big belly? Who did it?"

"Who else could it be? It's most likely Carlos VI. He's guilty and wants to kill people to silence them!"

"That's incest!"

"Isn't there enough bad things like this in the royal family? I won't tell you anymore! I must seek justice for Her Royal Highness the Princess, and by the way, ask King Carlos VI to reduce the security tax."

The baker Freddy put down the spatula, picked up the rolling pin and followed him out, the apprentice shouted hurriedly.

"Master, what are you doing?"

"I must make him lower the tax on bread!"

All kinds of people with all kinds of purposes headed towards the Vargas Palace. Carlos VI was always very vigilant and he received the news of the demonstration as soon as possible.

"Damn it! How do your people do things?"

Carlos VI's eyes were almost spitting fire. He really couldn't figure out how the body could fall out of the car.

The palace steward at the side also shrank his neck. This palace steward was originally a personal guard of Carlos VI. His loyalty was impeccable and he did a lot of dirty and tiring work, but as he was born a northern mountain dweller, his knowledge was really ordinary.

Moreover, after becoming the palace steward, he no longer handled such matters personally, but only sent some trusted subordinates who could take the blame. "Will the body not be placed in a coffin?"

The palace steward said with some grievance.

“You said not to make it too conspicuous, so we used sacks.”

"Idiot! What now?"

"Your Majesty! They are obviously trying to take advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble. We should take action immediately and make them retreat!"

Toledo's police chief, Etoque, immediately said that he was born a civilian and if he wanted to get promoted, he had to make achievements, and this crisis was undoubtedly an opportunity for him.

"Mr. Etok, are you sure you can disperse the troublemakers?"

"Your Majesty, don't worry! My people are the best at this, they will definitely go back honestly."

Police Chief Etok answered confidently. In fact, he did not lie. This was his job and it was a professional responsibility.

"Remember! Try not to kill anyone!"

Carlos VI instructed that it was not that he really did not dare to kill anyone, or that he was very merciful, but Carlos VI understood that the best way at this moment was to make a big deal out of a small matter rather than making a big fuss about it. After all, this was a scandal.

"Of course, don't worry! I know what to do! My people are all professionals!"

Director Etok walked out of the hall with his head held high and his chest puffed out. He thought that as long as his face appeared in the city of Toledo, everyone would be frightened.

Carlos VI also admired such people. After all, the more such people there were, the more secure his rule would be.

A quarter of an hour later, a guard ran in in a panic.

“Chief Etok was beaten to death!”

"what?"

King Carlos VI was shocked. He didn't expect things to turn out like this.

At this time the guard continued.

“Chief Etoke ordered the people who were marching to disperse. There was a clash between the two sides and shots were fired. The scene was too chaotic.

When we found Chief Etok, he had already been beaten to death. Many unruly people and police officers were also killed. Now those unruly people are attacking the palace. They want you to give an explanation."

Carlos VI immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. At this moment, he thought of Louis XVI and Charles I.
"Move the troops into the city immediately! Protect the palace! We must not let those unruly people rush in!"

However, Carlos VI was not Louis XVI after all, and he chose to suppress the rebellion forcefully at the first opportunity. The court of the Carlos faction immediately became busy, and sending troops into the city was by no means a simple order.

Carlos VI said this when most of the ministers were busy with their own things and only his confidants were left.

"You should also prepare Count Inaki."

Carlos VI was also preparing a retreat for himself. If the situation changed, he would immediately escape through the secret passage and return to the north.

But Carlos VI's confidants felt that this was a unnecessary move. Toledo was still under the rule of Carlos' government, and the garrison outside the city was sufficient to deal with the rioters.

However, they forgot one thing, that is, the garrison outside the city had already set out to the border to support Marshal Cabrera.

At this time, the garrison outside the city were all newly recruited locals. When these new recruits returned to the city, they saw the mess on the ground and the crying of their fellow villagers.

In fact, Toledo has always been an old area in Spain, and the locals have a strong sense of resistance. As a result, Carlos VI's army participated in the rebellion as expected.