War Palace and Knee Pillow, Austria’s Destiny

Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

Adjani didn't know how long she had slept. She sat up in a daze. Seeing that Franz's study was still lit, she simply tidied up in the mirror and walked over.

"Are you awake?" Franz asked first.

"Well, I'm awake." Adjani smiled politely but awkwardly.

"There are some things you need to do." Franz then handed her four bundles of plans.

Franz plans to sign a twelve-year development contract with Mexico for development in California.

Austria will build at least four cities for Mexico, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles, build roads, establish an industrial and agricultural foundation, and attract at least 300,000 immigrants to Mexico.

In theory, these efforts would cost one billion florins, money that the Mexican government would certainly not be able to afford.

So the old rule is to use justice, taxation, and land as collateral. Tasang Anna will not feel a loss in this business no matter how much it is calculated.

After all, if left to the Mexicans, it would be difficult to develop even in another twenty years. Mexico was officially founded in 1821, but in the next eighteen years, the population of California increased from 3,500 to 4,000 households. The actual population was about 20,000, and the indigenous Indians exceeded 300,000.

In the eyes of the Mexicans, California at that time was a living hell filled with diseases, venomous snakes, and swarms of Indians.

And in Tasan Anna's eyes, as long as California is handed over to Austria, he will be free to organize the defense of New Mexico.

New Mexico is also sparsely populated, but it faces Texas (a French colony) and the United States. Many illegal immigrants have even entered New Mexico.

As for Mexico's current financial problems, a large amount of industrial raw materials and silver can be directly exchanged with Austria for necessary commodities. Austria's fleet will ensure that it is protected from harassment by other countries and pirates.

At the same time, Austria will fund the establishment of the Austria-Mexico Joint Development Company to help Mexico develop mining, agriculture, and military industry. Of course, the Mexican government provides it with necessary policy and legal protection. After deducting Austria’s investment and continued development costs, Mexico will account for 70% of the profits.

In order to maximize Mexico's strength, Franz prepared to turn it into a powerful agricultural country and let it drain the flesh and blood of the United States as much as possible.

Mexico was very satisfied with these conditions, but they added their own conditions just in case, because they were afraid that Austria would repeat its old tricks and use immigrants to occupy Mexican land like the Americans did.

Tasan Anna required that the majority of immigrants must be Catholics and speak Latin. Although Austria and California were not only separated by the Atlantic Ocean, but also blocked by land, Tasan Anna still chose to be cautious.

Franz naturally understands the thoughts of the Mexicans, and this small problem does not trouble him.

At the same time, California was developed in Franz's personal name, while the Austrian-Mexican United Company was developed in the name of Austria.

After taking care of the Mexicans, the next step is to find an official who is strong enough to take on the big responsibility and loyal enough at the same time.

This task naturally fell on Baron Brooke. After the massive gold in California was discovered, it would be difficult to ensure that someone could maintain his true intentions and avoid some twisted thoughts.

Of course, even a person with noble morals needs restraint to keep him true to his heart. Franz also needs an absolutely loyal army.

Naturally, it was the Royal Dragoon Regiment left to him by Francis II. The soldiers in this regiment were either rich or noble, and they all had a good future.

Pairing him with a reliable general, Franz searched around and found that Archduke Karl and his family were all treasures.

Archduke Karl Ferdinand, the second son of Archduke Karl, was not as talented as his brothers, so he would not act as high-profile as Albrecht and Friedrich.

But this does not mean that he is a mediocre person. On the contrary, Archduke Carl Ferdinand is considered one of the best generals in Austria. However, he did not perform much in his life because he was too low-key. After all, his father and brother were too dazzling, and The Austrian Empire was too short-lived.

As for the issue of immigration and labor, it is too simple. At this time, in war-torn Spain, there must be many people who want to escape from the sea of ​​misery, not to mention those poor people from the Central American Federation. They all have the same language and the same culture as the Mexicans. Belief.

But if this made them Mexicans, Franz could only smile.

Another advantage of having Austria develop California is that there will be no more tragedies involving Chinese workers.

This transaction will be of great benefit to both Austria and Mexico, and will also save a large number of refugees. As for the local indigenous people, it is best to let the Mexican Indians negotiate and live in peace. If they can integrate into the city and the countryside, they can also help.

Franz noticed that the shoes on Adjani's feet had been replaced by her usual flat shoes.

"Why did you wear high heels before?" Franz asked.

In fact, the trend of wearing high heels began in the mid-to-late nineteenth century. Due to the development of photography technology, women discovered the charm of such shoes.

After the Napoleonic Wars, high heels almost disappeared in Europe, and were only found in high-end brothels in Paris. Later it spread to the United States and became one of the American characteristics.

Adjani seemed very embarrassed. As a Polish exile and former leader of the Polish Nationalist Army, her experience was much more complicated than Franz imagined.

"Because she is beautiful." This is indeed the most fundamental reason for Adjani to wear high heels. At 169 centimeters tall, she is definitely a tall woman in this era.

It is the nature of women to love beauty, and they will try every means to satisfy this desire, even cutting their flesh and bones, or smearing their faces with arsenic...

Franz understood, but said it anyway.

"Smelly! After soaking your feet, you slept for six hours straight."

"Why are you doing the foot-washing ceremony? Is there anything embarrassing you want me to do?" Adjani asked.

"I have already given it to you. What is the foot-washing ceremony? I just let you soak your feet to relieve your fatigue." Franz replied.

"Oh? Is that so? Don't tell me, it's really comfortable." Adjani said.

"Yeah, then please don't make that weird sound next time." Franz said.

"Then what kind of sound do you want to hear?" Adjani winked at Franz and said with a smile.

Franz directly picked up a book and flew over, but Adjani quickly caught it.

"Okay, go to bed early, there are still a lot of things to do tomorrow."

"Good night, Archduke Franz."

"Good night, Miss Adjani."

After Adjani left, Franz closed the book.

Archbishop Rauscher has been waiting in the chapel next door for a long time.