In the Munich palace, a meeting to decide the fate of the kingdom of Bavaria begins.
"Your Majesty, your decision is too hasty. At this time, when we move closer to Prussia, we will inevitably be retributed by the Austrians." Prime Minister Mortis frowned and said.
Not long ago, the Prussian government proposed to "establish a responsible German cabinet composed of Austria, Prussia and Bavaria to jointly dominate the German region".
This was the dream of Maximilian I, who privately entered into a pact with the Prussians without the consent of the government.
On the surface, if this plan is successful, the highest goal of the Kingdom of Bavaria, "one-third of the world", will be achieved. After all, their strength is limited and it is impossible to unify the German region.
But in fact, this bait is poisonous. Now the reputation of the Kingdom of Prussia has been greatly damaged in the German region, and it is urgent to restore its reputation. Obviously, this is the way the responsible cabinet plan came.
Now that Bavaria and the Kingdom of Prussia are mixed together, it is undoubtedly a betrayal for Austria, and there will be revenge.
As the boss of the German region, this so-called responsible cabinet cannot be established without the support of Austria.
Substantial benefits were not obtained, and it was mixed with the notorious Prussian government. If nothing else, the news spread that the Bavarian people's support for the government will drop by a few percentage points.
Not all Bavarians have the idea of three-point Germany. In the eyes of many people, the strength of the Bavarian Kingdom is too weak. To achieve German national unity and Austrian cooperation is the best choice.
"Now that Austria is strong and the Kingdom of Prussia has just suffered from Waterloo, if we don't support them, the balance of the German region will be broken.
Now the Vienna government is carrying out social reforms, and judging from the information we have received, it is already beginning to take effect.
Austria, in terms of population and territory, exceeds the sum of all our remaining states combined. Once they convert these potentials into national strength, who can stop them? ' asked Maximi I rhetorically.
Prime Minister Mortis thought so too, so he supported joining forces with Austria to unify the German region and establish a Greater German Empire.
Since it is a joint effort, it is natural to divide the cake. The Austrians can be the major shareholders, and the Kingdom of Bavaria can also be the second shareholder. It is natural to occupy an important position in the future board of directors.
This is the best choice to ensure their interests. Cooperation with the strong is the way to survive for a small country. Historically, Bavaria joined the German Empire in this way.
Just think about these words, Muertes will not say them. Otherwise, Maximi I will be mad, and the Prime Minister will lose confidence, so what
"Your Majesty, the timing is not right, the reputation of the Kingdom of Prussia is too stinky, and the people don't have any goodwill towards them, even if we want to cooperate with them, we have to pass the limelight.
The Austrian government is busy with internal reforms, and it will not take any action at all in three to five years.
As long as our allies are not terminated, even for the sake of reputation, the Austrian government will not risk the world to do anything against us.
Now that we and Prussia have blocked Austria's unification of the German region, even if they want to unify the German region, they must cooperate with us. "Murtis thought about it and said.
Fame is also a double-edged sword, because fame Austria has become the boss of the German state, and it is also subject to fame, which hinders Austria from unifying the German region.
"Nationalism has risen and the idea of grand unification has spread across Germany. If we don't act in advance, it will be worse for us later.
After the establishment of the Holy Roman Economic Union, the Austrian government accelerated the pace of infiltration in the German region, and we can't even stop it on the bright side.
If it is really another three to five years, maybe Austria is ready to directly unify the German region by force.
Austria has too much influence in Bavaria, who knows how many people will become the leading party
I don't think the Bavarian people will resist the Austrians like they resist foreign invasions. Judging from the situation among the people, the Great Deutsches can't wait to let the Austrian army come over.
We all know that the main factor hindering the unification of the German region by the Habsburg dynasty is not military. Austria has this strength, and the key lies in diplomacy. "
When he said this, Maximi I was in a heavy heart.
The "Austrian Threat Theory" has existed for hundreds of years, but now there is no market. The Great German Unification faction wants Austria to be stronger and unify the country as soon as possible.
Due to Franz's butterfly effect, the Austrian government has increased its influence on public opinion in the southern German state, and more and more people identify with Austria.
Rather than saying that Maximilian I was pro-Prussian, he was forced out by reality. In order to keep the rights, it is the best choice to unite with Prussia against Austria.
In history, he also thought so, and he had both sides, but he did not expect that after the Prussian-Austrian war, the Austrian government would directly withdraw from the German region and stop playing.
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The boat is done, and the Bavarian government cannot do anything, even if it has an opinion on the king's hasty decision. Austria has been offended, and now Prussia can no longer be offended.
On July 21, 1850, the Kingdom of Prussia, together with Bavaria, Hanover, Brunswick and other states, proposed to the German Federal Parliament to form a responsible cabinet.
History has changed, because the Prussians have changed their strategy because of their reputation. Instead of engaging in the so-called "Three Kings Alliance", they chose to join forces with Bavaria.
Vienna
The actions of the Prussians were also acquiesced by Austria to a certain extent, otherwise they would not be so easy to connect.
As things came to an end, everyone was still very angry about Bavaria's betrayal.
Once the "Big Three" cabinet is established, Austria's influence in the German region will be greatly damaged, and Bavaria's betrayal will hit the Austrian government in the face.
The conspiracy of the Prussians must be stopped, and the betrayal of the Bavarian government must also be retaliated. Otherwise, how can Austria continue to mingle on the European continent
Metternich proposed: "Your Majesty, in order to combat the ambitions of Prussia and Bavaria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to win over the small states in the German region and form a responsible cabinet jointly by all states."
Small states have a low voice, but they have so many states that they take advantage of parliamentary quarrels. Once the responsible cabinet is formed jointly by all countries, it will be no different from the current federal parliament in the end.
As long as you think about it, you can imagine how much a cabinet with more than 30 people can make noise when it encounters things.
On the principle of equality of states, the powers of Prussia and Bavaria were compressed to the same status as small states, and the role of Austria, recognized as the first German state, was highlighted.
Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid it's not that easy. The foreign powers do not want the reunification of the German region. It is a fool's errand to want to rely on a responsible cabinet to unify the whole country.
Even if the cabinet is established, who can be commanded? Neither we, nor Prussia, nor that traitor in Bavaria would take the cabinet seriously. "
This is inevitable. How can an empty responsible cabinet give orders to the whole country
Chancellor Carr proposed: "If that's the case, let's just muddy the water.
The German Confederation cannot do without the emperor. While forming a responsible cabinet, we simply propose the election of the emperor, which will take a big step forward in the unification of Germany. "
A big step forward indeed, and a common emperor and cabinet appeared. With the righteousness and the name, the road to the unification of the German region will be easy to go.
Obviously the Kingdom of Prussia is impossible to agree, unless they are willing to be Austria's younger brother, otherwise it is impossible to compromise on this issue.
Names and instruments cannot be dummies, and they are common in any country. Playing the emperor election in the German region, except for the Habsburg family, you can't even find a competitor.
Influence is invisible and intangible, but no one can ignore its existence, and legality is one of the absolute factors that determine the European throne.
Open the history of the German region, and you will find that those who are qualified to compete with the Habsburg family have disappeared in the long river of history.
The remaining royal families, in terms of influence and legality, cannot be compared with the Habsburgs.
If the Habsburg dynasty nominally unified the German region, wouldn't it be the resurrection of Shinra
"Without the intervention of the great powers, we might be able to force the Prussians to accept it, but it is impossible now.
It is estimated that this proposal will be met with collective opposition from everyone, and we cannot withstand such great pressure. ' Metternich shook his head.
Of course, it is good to unify the German region without bloodshed. Even if it is only a nominal unification, Austria can slowly turn the "nominal" into reality.
Obviously, it is impossible for the foreign powers to agree, and even the Russians allied with Austria will immediately turn their backs on it. This is a bottom line issue.
Now than in the Middle Ages, nationalism in the German region has awakened. Once the German region is unified, even in name, this Central European empire is a trembling existence.
Whether it is France to the west, or Russia to the east, or Britain as far overseas as possible, the threat will be felt.
Standing on the opposite side of European countries, Austria is not Russia and Britain. It has no geographical advantage and no strait that can serve as a natural line of defense.
Being in a place of four wars, it is doomed that the Austrian Empire cannot be without allies in international politics, and being isolated means danger.
Carl explained calmly: "So, this proposal can only muddy the water, and we don't expect to be able to unify the German region by such simple political means.
The election of the German Emperor was just a test. It was not the attitude of the governments of various countries, but the attitude of the people in the German region.
The idea of grand unification has spread widely, but we only have a rough estimate of how high the public's acceptance of Austria is, and it is now considered a public opinion survey.
This data can be used as an important reference for us to formulate the German regional strategy and avoid many detours. "