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

【War court and knee pillow, Austria's destiny】【】

Franz's aunt had amazing ambitions, and it was not enough for her to become the largest cotton processor in North Germany.

She really wants to surpass the Austrian Empire and become the hegemon of the textile industry in the German Customs Union, so expanding production capacity alone cannot satisfy her wish.

Of course, Queen Saxon made this decision after careful consideration and detailed investigation. Relying on the special relationship with the Kingdom of Hanover, she can buy cheaper cotton raw materials, which is an advantage that other states of the German Confederation do not have.

Although Austria has the import channel of Egypt, after the end of the Turkish-Egyptian war, because a large number of local cotton fields were ordered to be replanted with grain, its cotton production shrank sharply. Therefore, Austria had to look to Mexico and the United States.

Due to successive years of wars in the former and the fact that the income from planting is far less than that of sugar and tobacco, its cotton production has not increased. As for the latter, the British have always followed suit, which is an important reason why the French must find a stable input of cotton for themselves.

Franz's aunt did not feel that the influence of the Austrian Empire on the North American continent could compete with France, so she did not choose to communicate with Madam Sophie when responding to the market expansion led by the Austrian Empire.

Because she confidently believes that she will definitely be the final winner, she plunges headlong into the competition for the clothing market.

But then the U.S. policy took a 180-degree turn, and the blow to other countries in the German Customs Union can be said to be a draw from the bottom.

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All countries and individuals who tried to compete with Franz for the market suffered heavy losses, and Saxony was naturally not spared.

Everyone thought that Franz's parents were the mastermind behind this operation, but the Queen of Saxony is Madame Sophie's twin sister, and the relationship is naturally extraordinary, so she never expected to be on the list of being cheated.

When Queen Maria Anna learned the truth, she was ready to leave for Vienna immediately, trying to play the "family card" to help her recover her losses.

Madam Sophie felt that this was an opportunity to win over Saxony, an important northern ally of the Austrian Empire, otherwise she would most likely give him some money out of sympathy to send him away.

Some people may think that Mrs. Sophie is ruthless in nature, and even the twin sisters have to calculate. But in fact, when it comes to complex national interests, we must not think hastily from human relationships, let alone judge based on simple closeness.

Schönbrunn Palace, Madame Sophie's bedroom.

Franz finally met Mrs. Sophie's twin sister. The two were almost the same in appearance and body, but the aunt seemed to be ten years older than his mother. The skin on her face is loose and wrinkled, just like those housewives who work all day.

"Hello, Aunt Maria."

"Hello, Franz, I haven't seen you for a few years, but you've grown so tall!"

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"You are still so pretty, Aunt Maria."

In fact, Franz was not lying. Women in this era age very quickly, and Aunt Maria is already considered beautiful among women of this age.

"Hey, time is not forgiving. Unlike your mother who doesn't have to worry about anything, although she married a husband who didn't care about anything, she gave birth to a capable son. What a blessing!"

"Alright, Maria, let's talk about business. If you go any further, you will be stunned by this kid." Madam Sophie reminded.

"Okay then, Sophie, I'll get to the point. Franz, my aunt lost six million florins this time, and I need you to make up for it."

"Isn't it three million?" Madam Sophie said in surprise.

"Didn't I just want to test whether your son is stupid?" Queen Maria Anna said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Franz, then follow what my aunt said, and give her six million. Let this one who has never laid eggs be envious." Madam Sophie will naturally not let her sister go.

"Then you laid so many eggs, why don't you give me one, I want Maximilian." Queen Maria Anna said half-jokingly.

However, this kind of thing is not uncommon among European royal families.

Mrs. Sophie actually hopes that her children, at least each of them has a crown, so she is seriously considering this matter.

"why?"

"Because the color of this egg is different!" Queen Maria Anna laughed.

The Franz family has chestnut hair all over, and only Maximilian has black hair, so they are often talked about behind their backs.

"You dare to say anything, you want to die!" Mrs. Sophie strangled Queen Maria Anna's neck, and the latter could only beg for mercy.

"Aunt Maria, do you think this is good? My family's garment factory places an order for 600,000 spindles of cotton cloth from Saxony every year."

Franz said it easily, but Queen Maria Anna's eyes widened, because the amount of cotton cloth processed in Saxony was only 600,000 spindles a year. And don't forget that it is the most developed country in the textile industry in North Germany. She said in disbelief.

"is this real?"

"Of course it's false!" Mrs. Sophie was still brooding over what her sister said before, and this moment was a good opportunity for revenge.

"Necrosis!"

"I'm lying to you! This brat Franz has always been serious when he speaks, although it often sounds like he's bragging."

The relationship between Mrs. Sophie and her twin sister is still very good, and there are no outsiders in her bedroom, so the conversation can naturally be more open.

"However, I have a condition. The price of Saxon cotton cloth must be consistent with that of the Austrian Empire."

Franz's words did not make Queen Maria Anna feel strange, after all, such great good luck was almost impossible without any additional conditions.

"Of course, there is no problem. The Saxony executives, including my husband, have long lost that pioneering spirit. Now the liberalism in the territory is flooding, and the mob is ready to rise up and overthrow the country with my husband at any time.

And our police and military are out of work....

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I'm trying my best to win over those powerful people, but they only know how to fight for power and profit, and make the whole country a mess. Merchants have long turned to foreign forces, and the country of Saxony is hopeless..."

It can be seen that the queen's life is really exhausting. Franz glanced at Madam Sophie, the latter nodded, and the former retreated from the room.

"Don't bow your head, the crown will fall; don't shed tears, the **** will laugh. You are the queen of Saxony~www.wuxiaspot.com~ There is nothing to be afraid of, believe me, at least you have my solid ally as your backing. "

Madame Sophie suddenly remembered what Franz had said, and thought it was very interesting, so she used it. But these words sounded completely different to Maria Anna's ears, and instantly made her feel that her sister's image was much taller.

"Sophie, you know, the Queen of Saxony doesn't have much power, I can only do some things within the scope of my power. Unlike you..."

"Dear Maria, I'm just a grand princess. It's all about human effort. If you lose your confidence, no one can save you. If your husband is not good, then hold the power firmly in your own hands... .”

As a barrier between Austria and Prussia, an too weak Saxony is not a good thing, because once it weakens, it will intensify the conflict between the northern and southern giants.

At the same time, it will greatly enhance Prussia's influence in North Germany, which is not what the Austrian Empire wants to see.

As for the seemingly powerful Hannover, it is actually going to perish step by step. It is more difficult to rely on a group of second-hand dealers to create obstacles for Prussia than to reach the sky.

Affected by the German Customs Union, the countries after joining the Union are experiencing a golden period of rapid development, and Hannover, a country that relies heavily on British goods, will decline sooner or later.

Saxony was an important **** used by the Austrian Empire to counter Prussia. If Austria goes directly to suppress Prussia, it is very likely to arouse the anger of Protestants in the entire North German region.

Moreover, Britain, France, and Russia will not sit back and watch them unify Germany, so a proxy war is a good choice at this time.