Time flies, and on March 11, 1848, the rebels in Vienna were basically wiped out, and the remaining small fish were handed over to the police.
This sudden rebellion came and went quickly, but its influence has only just begun, and many parts of Austria have already begun to be unstable.
Franz didn't have the energy to pay attention to other areas. Now there are nearly 40,000 prisoners in the hands of the counter-insurgency army. How to deal with these people is still a big problem.
Killing is obviously impossible, he is not a murderer, and these people have no blood feud with him.
It's not enough to let it go directly. Even if the threat never asks, they also participated in the rebellion. If they don't deal with it, what should someone do in the future
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If they had money, they wouldn't be doing this decapitating business.
It took less than two days from the beginning of the suppression of the rebellion to the end. These people are not diehards. The real diehards have long since run away, and all that remain are abandoned sons.
At this time, Albrecht came over, there were bloodshot eyes in his eyes, obviously he hadn't slept well in the past few days.
"Albrecht, how are the casualties of the troops?" Franz asked with concern
"Fortunately, this counter-insurgency did not fight much at all, and the casualties were only more than 300 people!" Albrecht thought for a while and said.
"That's good, there is nothing to do now, Albrecht, go and rest first!"
Hearing this news, Franz breathed a sigh of relief. The casualties of more than 300 people were still within his acceptable range.
However, the casualties of the rebels were high. There were more than 3,000 people killed on the spot, and more than 5,000 wounded among the prisoners. They were all lightly wounded.
Preliminary estimates show that tens of thousands of people in Vienna lost their lives to this rebellion in less than a week, and most of them were revolutionized by the so-called revolutionary party.
The aristocratic residential area is now almost turning into a white land, and the number of nobles who have been identified exceeds three digits. It is estimated that the news will be spread, and it is estimated that it will shock the entire European continent.
The matter in hand has been dealt with almost, Franz knows that it is time to go to the Hofburg Palace, and the power of Austria is still waiting for him to take over.
With such a big mess, not only Prime Minister Metternich is going to get out, but there is no need for the Regency Council to hold back.
At this time, all obstacles to Franz's regency had been cleared.
The aristocracy and capitalists have been hit hard this time, because the decline of the imperial power caused by Ferdinand I's inability to govern is now going to return to the Habsburgs.
"Franz, you are back, you did a good job this time!"
It was Franz's father, Archduke Franz Karl, who spoke, and Franz was deeply skeptical that he could say such a level of words.
But he soon understood that this was mostly instructed by his mother, Mrs. Sophie, so let's define this matter first.
"Father, are you all right? We suddenly heard the news of the Vienna Rebellion, and we rushed back overnight. God bless, we finally caught up!" Franz pretended to be excited.
Watching the performance of the father and son, Grand Duke Louis hesitated, it was too late to say anything at this time.
The failure of the Council of Regents to play its due role in this incident has already displeased the Vienna court.
Including these archdukes, they all questioned the ability of the Council of Regents, and they all spoke highly of Franz, who brought troops back in time to quell the rebellion.
Of course, Archduke Albrecht, who commanded this counter-insurgency war, has been selectively ignored by them.
Just because Franz is his own and is also the crown prince of the empire, if the Habsburg family does not want to lose power, it is the best choice to support the crown prince regency at this time.
Some people are even planning to make Ferdinand I abdicate. After this rebellion, everyone was very afraid of the decline of imperial power, for fear of another revolution.
That's right, in their hearts, this rebellion is a manifestation of the decline of imperial power. If the majesty of the monarch was still there, there would not have been so many rebellions.
If Franz wants to, he can plan to abdicate Ferdinand I now, but he is shameful, and he can't do anything to force his uncle to abdicate.
Moreover, Austria is now a powder keg, the Vienna rebellion just ignited the first spark, followed by the Italian regional rebellion, the Hungarian rebellion, the Dalmatian rebellion...
Every rebellion is a blow to Ferdinand I, and the conservative nobles will definitely not be able to bear it.
Historically, it was against this background that Ferdinand I abdicated. The successive rebellions terrified Queen Anna, and the Habsburgs were also worried that if they continued, they would shake their dominance in Austria. Dinan I abdicated.
No, it was to persuade Ferdinand I to abdicate. However, considering the actual situation, Franz believes that this persuasion is no different from making a decision for him.
After saying hello to everyone, I got to the main topic, about the aftermath.
"The cabinet is to blame for such a big incident. I propose to dismiss the cabinet!" Grand Duke Louis said first.
"agree!"
"agree!"
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Undoubtedly, with a unanimous vote, Prime Minister Metternich was dismissed like this.
"Vienna Rebellion, the Council of Regents failed to perform its due responsibilities, I think it is better to dissolve the Council of Regents." Franz-Karl said openly
Anyway, he didn't want to do it for a long time. From the establishment of the Regency Committee to now, he has not really taken care of it. He just took this opportunity to dissolve it, so that he can be a happy rice borer with peace of mind.
"agree!"
"agree!"
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Grand Duke Louis wants to scold his mother. What are you all ignoring? Except for the emperor who has the power to dissolve the Regency Council, it is the Regency Council itself.
Unfortunately, there were only two members of the Regent Council at this time, and one of them proposed to dissolve the Regent Council, and the other Grand Dukes could make up the number regardless of whether they had the right or not.
After hesitating for a while, Grand Duke Louis finally said helplessly: "Agree!"
There is no way, this time his objection is invalid. Unless all members of the Council of Regents stand unanimously, there is no way to confront the Vienna court.
This was obviously impossible, Archduke Franz-Karl had no interest in politics, and for whatever reason he would support his son as the regent.
"I propose that after the dissolution of the Council of Regents, Crown Prince Franz Joseph will be regent!"
Unable to do anything, Grand Duke Louis naturally thought of stopping the loss, and very simply proposed the crown prince to be regent, showing his position.
"agree!"
"agree!"
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