It is also very expensive to go out to socialize. The noble life in Austria is very corrupt, and Franz has not achieved property freedom.
Now, Franz's income is very limited, mainly from the money given by his parents, to be precise, from the pocket money given by his mother.
Because of his father's inaction, the financial power of the family fell into the hands of Mrs. Sophie, and Franz had not yet obtained the property in his name.
Of course, it's easy to get money in his capacity, but Franz loves feathers, and he can't do it by stealing.
The current European environment is not suitable for investment in industry. In just over a year, the February Revolution in France will break out, and it will quickly spread to the entire European continent. All countries except Russia will be troubled by the revolution.
Vienna has fallen into the hands of the rebels in history. If he is unlucky and the rebels set the factory on fire, where will he cry
There are many businesses with huge profits, such as arms, drugs, counterfeit banknotes, and lottery tickets. Franz thinks that mining and salvaging sunken treasures are more suitable for him.
After thinking about it, Franz had to give up these attractive money-making schemes for the very simple reason that he was the heir of the Austrian Empire, not an ordinary capitalist.
Conservatives do not want to see a capitalist emperor, the Vienna Revolution is about to break out, and Franz cannot do without the support of conservatives.
"Franz, are you studying again? Young people should be more active, you are too dull, why don't you go hunting with me?"
It was his current father, Archduke Franz Karl, who was speaking. He was a very unstable man. His biggest hobby seemed to be hunting, and his second hobby was to take his sons to hunt.
As a member of the Council of Regents, Archduke Franzkar is the one who has the least sense of existence. Because of congenital defects, his intelligence is very low, and it is too difficult for him to participate in politics.
If it weren't for his high status, the Austrian Council of Regents would not have let him in at all.
"Father, you'd better go by yourself. I'm going to visit Grand Duke Louis today. I don't have time to hunt!" Franz quickly refused.
This is a consequence of being too young. Although Franz is very mature, in the eyes of many people, he is still just a child.
When Franz Karl was normal, he was still a good father and cared a lot about him, but Franz couldn't bear this kind of concern.
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"Mother, you know, my expenses have been a little big lately..."
Before Franz could finish speaking, Mrs. Sophie said, "So you want to get back the property in your own name, right?"
As an Archduke of Austria, how could there be no industry
Since both the father and the uncle were in arrears, as the eldest son of the third generation of the royal family, after confirming that his brain was normal, his grandfather was very happy to canonize him as the Grand Duke.
However, the title of the Grand Duke Franz is still a bit empty, and the fief does not seem to be within the control of Austria, so the income of the fief cannot be counted on.
There are many Habsburg families with such empty titles, such as the King of Jerusalem. If one day Austria can regain Jerusalem, then it will be worthy of the name.
It is different to have a good grandfather. Although the title is only honorary, as the most beloved eldest grandson, he still inherited a considerable amount of inheritance.
As far as Franz knew, it included five manors, two mines, several small workshops, and tens of thousands of rhine guilders in cash.
(A Rhine shield gold coin weighs 8 grams, and the gold content depends on the integrity of the mint, there is no uniform standard)
In this era, it is also a huge sum of money, and it is not a problem to support Franz's personal expenses.
"Yes, mother! You know that I have grown up and can control my property freely!" Franz replied simply
The European cultural tradition is different from that of the East. The property of the parents and the property of the children are very clearly divided.
In the eastern society, whoever dares to mention this, keep a meal of fried pork with bamboo shoots, but in the west, Franz's request is completely normal.
Parents, as guardians, can no longer control their property after their children become adults, including the benefits and expenses of these manors, Franz can check the accounts.
"Okay, this is your right! But considering your age, I won't give up my mother's right to supervise within the next year. Your large expenses must be reported to me!" Madam Sophie thought for a while and said
"No problem!" Franz said without hesitation
These are all minor issues. As long as you can get the property management right back in your hands, you will be ready to report. Anyway, you can spend your money as you like.
"Well, then Franz will bring your financial staff to settle with me. After deducting your expenses over the years and my management fee for your property, I will hand over all the remaining property to you!" Su Mrs Fei said calmly
The relationship between mother and son should also be clearly settled, so as to avoid hurting the feelings of both parties due to the relationship of money. In this regard, Mrs. Sophie was well prepared.
"Mother, I don't need it if I want to settle, I believe in your character!" Franz said flatteringly
For Franz, money is a small issue. As long as he spends enough now, he will have a way to get enough money in the future, so there is absolutely no need to worry about it.
Of course, this is only for the mother. With what he knows about Mrs. Sophie, Franz doesn't think she will cheat her son's money.
"Franz, this is your right. If you give up, don't regret it in the future. I will only settle with you once!" Mrs. Sophie said seriously
"Of course, mother, I know what I'm doing!" Franz replied without hesitation
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At the end of 1846, Franz successfully completed the transfer of property. Several workshops of that year no longer exist. The industrial age has come, and workshop-style production has long lagged behind the times.
However, the manor and the mine are still there, and the current benefits are not bad. It can generate a net income of nearly 10,000 Rhein guilders every year.
A high income is also a big expense. Franz looked at the ledger and found that his expenses were higher than expected. Not to mention the dozen or so private teachers, it was a lot of expenses.
There are servants, maids, bodyguards, tailors, coachmen...
All of these expenses are borne by Franz himself, and the issue of support obligations is better not to talk about it. There is no need to eat old when you have money.
In short, he has not saved much money over the years, and all the cash adds up to more than 60,000 Rhein guilders, including the cash in the inheritance.
Sure enough, it was an aristocratic style, so much cash was saved, and Franz didn't bother to complain.
This is the current situation of the Austrian aristocracy. They have not completed the transition from the big aristocracy to the big bourgeoisie, and everyone tends to be conservative in investment.