It was a good thing that the Habsburg Family was not taking part in the struggle for the throne. Only by standing in the position of an observer could they make the most advantageous decision.
Besides, the Kingdom of Spain was currently a mess from top to bottom. Resolving its internal problems would not be easy.
Since ancient times, ministers had shared one common failing: they disliked strong monarchs. Europe's inheritance systems were more complete, so the situation was somewhat better there, leaving little room for them to meddle.
This Spanish royal election was different. A foreign king could not do without the support of local powerholders, so Spain's eventual king would most likely be an incompetent ruler.
One unlucky Mexican Emperor had already emerged. If another incompetent king appeared, Franz seriously doubted how much of the Habsburg Family's glory would remain.
After all, the palm and the back of the hand were both flesh. Setting aside his sons, who were still too young, his two younger brothers and several princes from collateral branches all had the same opportunity. Franz could not interfere.
Spain was difficult enough to handle already. Adding a king of poor ability would only make its problems even more complicated, would it not?
There was no need to doubt it. The Habsburg Family had produced plenty of inferior goods as well. Besides Maximilian, that idealist, there were also wastrel sons of noble families who did nothing but eat, drink, and make merry.
In terms of destructive power, wastrels were far inferior to idealists. But expecting such people to accomplish anything was equally impossible.
Prime Minister Felix said, "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, the struggle for the Spanish throne will not be resolved anytime soon.
"Combined with the contest for the Polish throne next door,