War Palace and Knee Pillow, Austria’s Destiny

"Ah! It hurts"

It seems that this action is still a bit too extreme for a thirty-year-old woman. Adjani looks resentful. Maybe she needs a little help.

Franz walked over apologetically, preparing to help the former up, but he was obviously careless.

This was completely a trap. As soon as Franz stretched out his hand, he was caught by Adjani. Then the latter's feet went around the back of the former's head like a snake and entangled the former. The twist is formed.

This is a relatively classic killing move in judo, but it is also the most criticized. After all, scenes of violent attacks on this move are often seen in various comic novels, and highlights in cage fighting competitions such as MMA and UFC are infinitely magnified. This is possible.

In fact, it is almost impossible to break the formed triangle, especially the legendary "dirty tricks" such as crotch picking, eye penetration, biting, tickling the soles of the feet, and scratching the creaking holes. The only way to do it is to beg for mercy and shoot. floor.

Fortunately, the two sides were just playing around, and Adjani did not exert any force.

"How's it going? Are you still playing?"

"Okay, admit defeat, admit defeat."

Adjani: "Why don't you struggle?"

Franz: "Forget it, forget it, this position is really uncomfortable."

"Let's play a little longer. It's rare for me to win."

At this time, Mrs. Sophie opened the door and walked in. Seeing this scene, the two young maids beside her quickly covered their mouths, covered their eyes with their hands, and then carefully observed through the gaps between their fingers.

Mrs. Sophie: "What are you doing?"

"Mother, I."

"I didn't tell you, what are you still doing here?"

Madam Sophie said sternly, and the two maids quickly went out and closed the door. Mrs. Sophie turned around and bolted the door, then grabbed a stool and sat down, raising her feet and speaking slowly.

"Tell me, what are you doing?"

Franz glanced at Adjani, who just closed her eyes and lay on the carpet.

Franz sighed helplessly and was stopped by Mrs. Sophie just as he was about to stand up.

"Don't move. Just stay in this position and speak clearly."

Franz had no choice but to put Adjani's legs on his shoulders again.

"We're wrestling."

Mrs. Sophie: "I'm asking you what have you done recently to make the old die-hards in Vienna and those Italians go crazy?"

Franz: "It's a shame that the rabbit dies and the fox dies. They reject all reforms and hope that we can continue to exist as mascots as we did in the past.

But the wishful thinking of those old antiques was wrong. This is an era of change. Change leads to generalization, and change leads to blockage. Change leads to prosperity, and change leads to decline. Change leads to survival, and change leads to death.

Moreover, the balance of power has changed. From now on, they will become weaker and weaker. If we continue to stay together with them for warmth, we are seeking death. "

Mrs. Sophie originally had a lot to say, because she felt that Franz's approach was too radical. Although it was "conclusive evidence", it "disappointed" many people. What those people wanted to see was Habsburg. The Fort family's "let's forget bygones".

Now that those people have suffered a heavy loss, they will definitely not give up. Although they dare not show it now, they might one day add insult to injury and even lead to a civil war or a tragic disaster like the French Revolution.

"You'd better not forget the failure of Joseph II. He was more qualified to be emperor than you and had more cards in his hand, but he still failed."

Franz: "Joseph II's reforms were too radical, and he couldn't tell who was the enemy and who was the friend. It can even be said that he had no friends or enemies. Everyone was the target of his reforms."

Mrs. Sophie: "The merits and demerits of your ancestors should not be evaluated by you, a little brat. You should be cautious in your actions before becoming the emperor. Isn't it good to make subtle reforms like before?

The Austrian Empire is now undoubtedly the second most powerful country in Europe. It has won hundreds of military battles, and its economy has undergone visible changes. Even the royal family's annuity has doubled several times. "

Franz: "Mother, crises are always where we can't see them. Moreover, our economy is highly dependent on external markets and raw materials, and the Hungarians who have been dormant for a long time are always a threat to us."

In fact, the Austrian Empire's domestic market was not small, and it had almost everything. However, it was only self-sufficient at best and could not support it from becoming a powerful country.

Mrs. Sophie: "I don't know what you are fighting against all day long, but the Hungarians can hardly pose a threat. Nearly a quarter of the great nobles have joined your plan.

Especially after the construction of the St. Stephen's Crown Line began, many people have realized the reality. They know that the king's power will be eternal, and they themselves are just dust streaked by meteors.

Hungary will cease to exist in just a few decades, so what do you have to worry about when you are still in your prime? "

Theoretically speaking, if the current trend continues to develop steadily, Hungary's privileged class will gradually disappear, so-called privileges will also disappear, and then there will be no resistance to reform.

But reality is often cyclical, and it cannot always be smooth sailing. Moreover, the great aristocracy will decline without the help of the big nobles. At that time, new forces will appear to continue to obstruct the pace of reform.

Franz: "Mother, that is just the wishful thinking of the great nobles. Their number only accounts for one thousandth of the Hungarian people, and even all the nobles together only account for 5% of the total population.

We can't convince them one by one, so there are some things I have to do, otherwise it may be too late. "

Mrs. Sophie sighed: "I know I can't convince you. I just hope you can trust your family. We will always be your backing."

Mrs. Sophie turned and left, took two steps and then stopped and said, "It is not good for your health to engage in prostitution in the daytime."

Franz quickly pushed Adjani away, and the latter took the opportunity to sneak into the room.

February 7, 1845, Spring Festival.

The British government officially signed a lease agreement for Mara Port with the Nanming government. (The lease term is 20 years, and the annual rent is 10,000 taels of silver, which is approximately 20 times that of renting in Kowloon, Hong Kong.)

At the same time, the two sides also signed a trade agreement, and the British promised not to sell opium and opium products to the Nanming area.

In February of the same year, the British army went north to negotiate with the Qing government on the piracy issue.

On February 12, 1845, the Nanming army launched a comprehensive encirclement and suppression of the Manchu remnants in central Kalimantan.

On February 24, 1845, the Dutch East India Company did not send troops to rescue "Kapitan" as agreed. Liu Gan, the self-proclaimed commander-in-chief of Lanfang, was killed in battle. At this point, all forces loyal to the Manchu Qing on Kalimantan were eliminated.

On March 11, 1845, the Nanming government handed over a series of secret formulas such as Ma Yinglong obtained by spies to the Austrian Imperial Church.

Soon the sales volume of Ma Yinglong surpassed that of allicin and others, becoming the best-selling medicine in Austria. The cavalrymen couldn't put it down for this "Oriental lipstick". After a long journey, wearing one made it feel so sour.

In fact, horse riding was still a very important sport in aristocratic circles at that time, so "Oriental lipstick" became a hot topic in aristocratic circles for a while.