The Rise of the Empire

If in this plane, who is most worthy of the trust and understanding of Prince Ruprecht, besides the Bavarian royal family, there is only one person who can be trusted, and that is the little Princess Mary of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Generally speaking, the latter is more suitable as the prince's partner than most of the Bavarian royal family, because the latter sees the future of the Germanic royal family. The prince can talk to her a lot, but he must not talk to others, even his own elders. Dad said, and there are some things that can only be done by both!

"Your Highness, what trouble do you seem to have encountered?" Ruprecht asked with concern looking at Her Royal Highness Princess Mary with a sad face.

"For our future. For the future of the two countries." Princess Mary said with a sigh. "If there were a European war, do you think Austria-Hungary would be spared?"

"Although King Fritz is commendable in politics and internal affairs, it has to be said that the Austro-Hungarian army is really not an army suitable for a big war. And His Majesty the Emperor did not have a clear understanding of his own strength. I know. You always want to make some big moves in the Balkans, but you don't know that the results of these moves may not be something you can afford." His Royal Highness said mercilessly.

"Then what do you think of the future of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?" the princess said with some concern.

"If things go on like this, once a major war breaks out, no matter whether the war is won or lost. The Austro-Hungarian Empire will eventually become a loosely confederated state. This is the best result. It may be split into several small countries in the future , and some areas will even be annexed by other weak countries!" The prince thought for a while and said.

"That is to say, no matter what, the crown of the Habsburg family will eventually fall into the mortal world?" the princess said tremblingly. "Why?"

"Other nations are unwilling to let a German royal family rule a country, and those capitalists are not willing to let a noble leader rule a country, and the Habsburg dynasty can't even hold on to the basics of the Germanic nation. Facing a big challenge, how can we guarantee combat effectiveness?" the prince asked rhetorically.

For the first one, everyone understands that more than half of the population of the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire is composed of ethnic minorities, and these ethnic minorities have long been alienated from the empire. The reluctance of the capitalists to allow the aristocracy to rule is also understandable. Because the nobility restricted their development. As for the last point, Her Royal Highness did not immediately understand!

"If I remember correctly, in Bohemia, government officials will give priority to hiring people who can speak both German and Czech. This directly caused many Germans to lose the opportunity to enter the government. After all, Germans who learn Czech A lot less than Czechs who learn German, and Germans who lose their jobs will turn hostile to Czechs, and after Czechs have tasted the benefits of rights, they will challenge Germans in order to get more rights and more benefits .This in itself is cultivating enemies!"

"But the imperial government didn't have a clear understanding of this. Just last year, the imperial government promulgated the language reform law. In Bohemia and Moravia, not only the general government agencies use the person's own ethnicity when receiving foreigners language, and even provided for equal status between Czech and German, a decision that almost cost all German officials their jobs! And the status of the Czechs was further improved."

"The results of this have gradually been reflected in the top levels of the government. Now the number of German members in the Austrian Kingdom's Parliament is not even half! The government is simply incapable of formulating a stable plan.

Every proposal is met with constraints from others. With such a disjointed country, it is difficult for me to understand how he faced the challenge. "The prince said sadly.

"In other words, we have given too many benefits to the Czechs, but we have not gained their friendship. On the contrary, they have made progress and want to gain more rights. Once the conditions are ripe, these people with rich management experience in the empire Czechs or people of other nationalities will choose independence? Is that so?" Princess Mary thought for a while and said.

"You're right. But unfortunately, His Majesty the Emperor doesn't fully understand this, and it's too late now. Coupled with the reasons of His Majesty the Emperor and the empire itself, it is impossible to solve this problem with the policy of iron and blood. Therefore, As a result, you understand. In summary, I cannot see the future of the Austro-Hungarian Empire." Prince Ruprecht said very sincerely.

He is the prince of Bavaria and the future heir. The internal problems in Germany are much better than those in Austria-Hungary. As a result, there are all kinds of problems. The contradictions between the central and local governments, nobles and capitalists emerge in endlessly. And the Austro-Hungarian Empire can only be said to be terminally ill, and it is a miracle to survive to the First World War! His Royal Highness can't even handle the affairs of Germany, so how can he care about the affairs of other countries?

"Hehe, it seems that all my hard work will come to naught?" Princess Mary said with a sad smile. "Then what will my ending be? As a dilapidated nobleman who lost his past glory, or just disappear in the fire that burned the entire empire?"

"Your mother was a Wittelsbach offspring after all, and so was your grandmother. You will still enjoy the glory of being a Wittelsbach, even if the Habsburgs fall, nothing will change that "His Royal Highness comforted.

"Hehe, you have thought a lot about me. Maybe I was satisfied before, but now, or after seeing your cousin, my thoughts have changed a bit. A nominal princess can't satisfy me." Princess Mary said meaningfully: "Cousin, are you very confident that the Bavarian royal family will avoid this catastrophe?"

"The German Empire will not fall, and I will not allow it to fall. My crown will surely fall on my head!" the prince said seriously.

"But you are still just a king. Although you are very prominent in the empire, you are still incomparable with the Hohenzollern family." The princess said quietly, and her words were full of a different kind of temptation.

"Hehe, is it the same as the competition between Austria and Prussia over the German states?" Although the prince did not say it clearly, his tone has already explained his attitude at this time. He is not optimistic about this double king plan, let alone the current situation Bavaria can handle Prussia!

"Then what if external forces intervene? Bavaria is already very strong now. If it can make up for its disadvantages in territory and population, it may not be able to compete with Prussia." Princess Mary continued.

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