After exhausting his words, Franz managed to convince his mother that he had the right to arrange time freely, but the class still had to be taught, but a lot of cuts were made.
For example, the religion, language, and art classes that Franz thought were of little use were all compressed. If it wasn't for Sophie's insistence, he would even cut out the politics class.
The main reason is that the content here is still stuck in a hundred years ago, for example: the supremacy of aristocracy, the sacred spirit of chivalry...
The imperial scholarship that Franz is most interested in, only the abridged version is left, the conspiracy and tricks are all invisible, and the tyrannical spirit is left.
For example, when the emperor's tiger body was shaken, the heroes bowed down and bowed their heads as ministers.
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Is this training the emperor, not fooling the people
If an emperor is really trained according to this standard, then due to the complicated situation in Austria, one more person will be added to the guillotine.
It is now 1846, and if nothing else, Franz will inherit the ancient empire in two years, and now there is not much time left for him.
Get involved in politics in advance
This is obviously impossible. Anything that changes the overall situation of history will bring uncertainty to the future. Franz will not take risks before succeeding to the throne.
Of course, he can't join if he wants to. How much power can a 16-year-old kid have in politics
Even if Franz is the crown prince, he can't change the flaws in age.
However, this does not prevent him from doing things. Many times it is far better to push hands behind the scenes than to charge directly in front.
For example, Franz is now going to visit a great man, the legendary Austrian Archduke Karl.
As the most legendary general of the Allied army in the anti-French war, he defeated the French army many times, and was promoted to marshal at the age of 25 due to his merits.
Otherwise, the incompetence of the Vienna government would have ruined a good hand, perhaps the anti-French war would have ended early without waiting for the Russians to save the field, and Austria would not have to lose the Netherlands.
Such a marshal who specifically entrusts the emperor with incompetence will naturally not have any good results, especially if the Grand Duke Karl is still a royal family.
Fortunately, this is the European continent. The Austrian Emperor Franz I is also the grandfather of the protagonist, and he is not a ruthless master. This marshal of the master of high power has been active until now.
A military strongman is not the same as a political strongman. After using him to reform the Austrian army, the political opponent played a little trick and made him resign and go home.
From then on, Archduke Karl returned home and devoted himself to the study of military theory, and wrote military books such as "On the Tactics of Generals", "On Strategic Principles from the German War Situation in 1796" and "German and Swiss War History in 1799".
This is how a generation of military strategists has been cultivated. Archduke Karl believes that military science consists of two parts, strategy and tactics.
Strategy is the science of the Supreme Commander, whose task is to draw up war plans and determine military operations. Tactics are the art of commanders at all levels, subordinate to the warside.
Strategy and tactics are composed of certain rules or principles. The important principle of military science is: correctly calculate the forces and weapons that can be used to achieve the predetermined purpose, and the force must be adapted to the purpose.
No matter the number of troops, only when they are used in time at the decisive moment can they have the greatest effect.
Therefore, it is the most effective way to win by correctly judging the timing and concentrating forces at the moment when the most effect can be achieved.
Another point is: form an overwhelming advantage over the enemy in decisive locations. Troop strength refers not only to the number of troops, but also to the morale of the troops, the ability of the commander, and the terrain conditions.
At the same time, it also divides the types of operations into two types: offense and defense, and considers offense to be more advantageous, pointing out that defense operations are meaningful only when they are scheduled to be turned into offenses.
He also clearly put forward the concept of a reserve team, and clearly pointed out that whether it is offensive or defensive, it is necessary to keep a reserve team to prevent emergencies on the battlefield.
Archduke Karl believed that the commander-in-chief plays an important role in the fate of the country and the lives of millions of people, but the commander-in-chief is not born, but is made by knowledge and experience.
A true commander must deeply understand the essence of war, carefully study the laws of war, and learn and apply the experience of himself and others in practice, so that he can freely apply various military principles.
If such a talented military strategist does not take advantage of it, he is simply sorry for the reputation of the traveler.
The military reform is not only correct, but the conservative forces in the military are often stronger than ordinary people think. Franz has a deep understanding of this.
Any reform is going to offend interest groups, and a rebound is naturally inevitable. Franz said that he could not bear such a pot.
For example, if Franz proposed the reform of the staff system, it is estimated that everyone would laugh it off, and some people would even point out that the bear children were playing.
It would be different if the Archduke Karl was replaced. Regardless of whether everyone agreed or not, they had to sit down and think about it.
"Your Majesty, wait a moment, the master will come out in a while!"
The housekeeper said politely, with a little nervousness in his tone, Franz is not an ordinary grand duke, is it really good to keep him cold like this
But for Archduke Karl, these are all clouds. When it comes to the seniority in the royal family, he is Franz's grandfather.
Putting these aside, with his influence in the imperial army, Franz had to give him a face, because today Franz came to visit on the pretext of studying the military.
"It doesn't matter, I'm just waiting here, by the way, make me a pot of tea, I don't want to drink coffee recently!" Franz said with a slight smile
He wasn't angry at all, anyway, this old man will receive a lunch next year, so there is no need to bother with a dead man.
Time passed in a hurry, and more than an hour passed in a flash, Franz was still drinking tea there, reading the newspaper, without a trace of impatience.
"Long time no see, little Franz, you've grown so tall!"
A hearty voice sounded, Franz knew that the person who came was Archduke Karl, and no one dared to talk to him like this except him.
"Respected Marshal, can you remove that small character when you address me, I'm already 16 years old!" Franz said helplessly
"Really? My little Franz has grown up. What is there to come to see me today?" Archduke Karl asked with concern
Franz didn't care about the details of Archduke Karl's words. Little Franz should be Franz Little. Who told Archduke Karl to be Grandpa Franz's brother
"Your Excellency Marshal, I have read your military writings, and have come to ask for advice from a deep understanding!"
"Tell me, is there something you don't understand and need me to explain to you?" Archduke Karl said with a laugh
"It's your idea of commander-in-chief. I find that the Imperial Army has done very little in this regard, and it has not solved this problem in essence!" Franz said.
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