"Your Majesty, Germany people are really bullying others by doing this!" Mario Weber said angrily to Franz Joseph I after von Kidron Wachth left the palace.
Germany first made peace with Russia, and then randomly distributed some benefits to them. It was like sending a beggar away, which is really outrageous.
The smile on Franz Joseph I's face also completely disappeared. His pleasant expression just now was just an act. As a Empire emperor, even if he is old, he cannot tolerate others treating him like this.
"I am also very angry. But, Mr. Prime Minister, what do you think we can do now? Break up with the Germany people? Or, like the Italy people, directly betray the Germany and start a war with them?" Franz Joseph I asked in return.
Suddenly, Mario Weber was speechless. He naturally knew that Austro-Hungarian Empire would never be able to break up with Germany. As for the betrayal of Germany, there is no way to talk about it. Everyone can see that Allied Powers already has every advantage in this war. Winning the final victory doesn't seem to be a problem. If you betray German Empire and join Allied Powers at this time, it will undoubtedly be something only a fool can do.
If you betray German Empire, join Allied Powers, and defeat Germany, that's fine. But if even that fails to defeat Germany, then it is really asking for death. Franz Joseph I and Mario Weber both know the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire very well. Although Austro-Hungarian Empire also has two to three million troops. But if there was a real fight, it is estimated that Germany would only need to dispatch two or three legions to defeat them.
Although, in the previous battle to defeat Russia Southwestern Front, Austro-Hungarian Imperial Army also contributed a lot. But they all know how big a role Austro-Hungarian Empire played in this. It can be said that German 8th Army Corps played a crucial role in defeating Russian Southwestern Front Army. Without German 8th Army Corps, Austro-Hungarian Empire would only be defeated. No, later they launched another attack, trying to bite off a piece of fat from Russians when Russia was at his weakest. In the end, they were defeated and suffered considerable losses.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, the Germany people would do this. No wonder they do it. Our own strength is really too weak! If it were us, if our strength was much stronger than the Germany people, we could simply ignore the feelings of the Germany people. In this world, the law of the jungle will prevail after all!" Franz Joseph I said with some helplessness. The nature of this world is that the weak eat the strong.
Mario Weber nodded. "Your Majesty, I understand. Judging from the current situation, Allied Powers has a greater chance of winning in this war. Therefore, by staying at Allied Powers, we can obtain more benefits. In addition,, If we can win Balkan Peninsula in this war, and at the same time cut off a piece of flesh from the Italy people, then the war compensation of two billion Mark is not a small amount."
People are often like this. If you change your thinking, many problems can be solved. The current Austro-Hungarian Empire is undoubtedly like this.
German Foreign Minister Von Kidron Wachth did not stay at Vienna for long. After meeting Franz Joseph I, he met Archduke Friedrich and Baron Marshal von Heitzenforf respectively. The two commanders-in-chief of the Austrian army also expressed their understanding for Germany's approach to Russia. After all, they all know that such a change in Russia was entirely planned by Germany. Austro-Hungarian Empire did not contribute anything at all in the war against Russia. Of course, they paid a lot of casualties for this. But that is simply because the Austrian army is too weak. If they are strong, maybe Germany will have to consider their attitude and let them get a share of the pie.
Von Kidron Wachth seems to have selectively forgotten to visit Crown Prince Karl. As Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Karl's status is undoubtedly very high. As a matter of fact, von Kidron Wachth should also pay him a visit. However, von Kidron Wachth returned directly to Germany the next day, which made everyone's jaws drop.
"Damn Germany people, they don't take me seriously at all!" After German Foreign Minister left, Crown Prince Karl was furious in his palace. Germany's behavior was undoubtedly a slap in the face, making him, who was Crown Prince, don't know where to put his face.
Of course Von Kidron Wachth did this on purpose. On the one hand, Germany's intelligence department knew very well that Crown Prince Karl was fanning the flames of evil and destroying the relationship between the German Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire. On the other hand, when Germany and Austria jointly dealt with the Russian army, Crown Prince Karl also targeted Oscar and von Kidron Wachth several times. This time, he took this opportunity to severely humiliate him.
As Franz Joseph I grew older, Crown Prince Karl's influence in the Austro-Hungarian Empire also continued to increase. After all, compared with Franz Joseph I, Crown Prince Karl is not a wise man. But who made Franz Joseph I not far away from seeing God? Aren't all future Empire's Crown Prince Karl's? This makes the nobles and elites of the Austro-Hungarian Empire naturally more willing to maintain a good relationship with Crown Prince Karl.
However, after this incident of German Foreign Minister not giving Crown Prince Karl face, many people quickly realized that Germany was not satisfied with Crown Prince Karl. Although, it is not Germany's turn to interfere in the Austro-Hungarian Empire's internal affairs. However, once Germany wins the war, it will undoubtedly become the world's hegemon. Even though Crown Prince Karl inherited the throne and became Monarch of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, if he offends the world hegemon, even if Crown Prince Karl becomes emperor, he will definitely be greatly suppressed.
This also caused many people who originally planned to move closer to Crown Prince Karl to stop and plan to wait and see again to see if there would be any changes in the future.
Crown Prince Karl After learning about this situation, he was naturally so angry that he almost vomited blood. In addition, Germany monopolized a large area of territory from Russia, and was extremely unwilling to do so. In his opinion, Austro-Hungarian Empire should have a share of those territories.