sbdcsierra Chapter 114 The Choice Of The Grand Duchess (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe!)
Chapter 114 The Choice Of The Grand Duchess (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe!)
Austria-Hungary, Vienna, Royal Palace.
The Foreign Minister of Austria-Hungary, Baron Bell Sidold, has already notified the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I, the Crown Prince Ferdinand, and the high-level officials of the empire.
Everyone's face was full of shock, and even anger.
"Bastard! Damn Russians, what are they trying to do? They killed countless of us on the battlefield just now, and now they want to marry our Grand Duchess. Is this obviously to humiliate us?" Crown Prince Fei Di Grand Duke Nan jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
Judging from his own attitude, he undoubtedly strongly opposed this marriage.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Now that the people of the empire are extremely hostile to the Tsarist Empire, we cannot agree to this marriage at this time! Of course, if there is no war between us and the Tsarist Empire, this is an excellent marriage. ’” Prime Minister Mario Weber said.
Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria nodded.
Indeed, from the perspective of being well-matched, it would be perfect for his granddaughter to marry the Tsar of the Russian Empire.
But the biggest problem is that he has to consider the feelings of the people of the empire.
In the war that just ended, the Tsarist Russian Empire pressed them to the ground and rubbed them fiercely!
This is a total disgrace to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
In particular, Archduke Ferdinand, Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was captured by the Tsarist Russian Empire, which is simply too shameful.
Archduke Ferdinand spent almost all of his time in the barracks. He has already vowed that he must train the army of the Austro-Hungarian Empire severely, so that the army of the Austro-Hungarian Empire will surpass the Tsarist Russian Empire in terms of combat power, and in the next war, he will be ashamed.
"Your Majesty, we absolutely cannot agree to the Russians!" Archduke Ferdinand still strongly objected.
He still had a little worry in his heart. After all, he was not a direct relative of Franz Joseph I. The reason why he was able to become the Crown Prince of the Empire was entirely because the former Crown Prince Rudolph committed suicide.
Franz Joseph I had no other sons, and Crown Prince Rudolf had only one daughter. Therefore, the position of Phoenix Chu fell to the head of the territory.
Once Elizabeth Mary is handed over to the Tsar of the Tsarist Empire and becomes the Queen of the Tsarist Empire, if not done well, it will pose a huge threat to his status.
Franz Joseph I also had some headaches. From the standpoint of the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, he should undoubtedly reject this marriage. However, if it is from the standpoint of grandpa, he should undoubtedly support it.
In the royal family of this era, let alone free love, it is simply impossible. The right family is the most important thing.
Tsarist Mikhail II of the Tsarist Russian Empire, young but outstanding in talent, the Tsarist Russian Empire is getting stronger and stronger, this is definitely a good match!
Unfortunately, the Tsarist Russian Empire was the enemy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Most of the top leaders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire opposed the marriage of the Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Mary to Mikhail, and only a few people believed that they could marry the Tsarist Russian Empire to ease the relationship between the two countries.
In the end, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria decided to consult the Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Mary on the matter. After all, she is the party involved. If she is willing, then he will agree to the marriage.
Such a decision naturally made Crown Prince Ferdinand and others very dissatisfied. However, the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I had great prestige in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and no one else could object to what he decided.
Whether to marry the Tsarist Russian Empire, the final choice is in the hands of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mary.
When Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mary learned of the news, she was also shocked.
Her mother, Princess Stephanie of the Kingdom of Belize, was also surprised.
"Elizabeth, you are about to turn sixteen, and you are no longer a child. His Majesty the Emperor will give you the right to choose whether to marry the Tsarist Empire. Then, it is up to you to make the choice. But , What I want to tell you is that there are a lot of people in the upper echelons of the empire who oppose the marriage, especially the Crown Prince Ferdinand." Princess Stephanie said.
Princess Stephanie is the daughter of King Leopold II of Denmark. After marrying Crown Prince Rudolf, she did not expect that Crown Prince Rudolf would cheat in marriage and even wanted to divorce her.
However, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria strongly demanded that Crown Prince Rudolph end his improper relationship with his mistress.
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Unexpectedly, Crown Prince Rudolph went to extremes, first killed his mistress, and then committed suicide.
"Why should he object to my marriage? He has become the crown prince of the empire. Does he even want to interfere with my marriage?" Elizabeth Mary's face was full of anger.
She was very dissatisfied with Archduke Ferdinand.
Although the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not have a queen, there were many female monarchs in other European countries. The empire on which the sun never sets, the Tsarist Russian Empire, the Dutch Kingdom, etc., all have queens or empresses.
Why can't the Austro-Hungarian Empire have a queen?
Her father passed away. As the only daughter of Crown Prince Rudolph and the only granddaughter of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, it is only natural for her to become Crown Prince?
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When she was young, she didn't feel it yet, but when she got older, she believed that the crown prince was hers.
However, she could not change the decision of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.
Besides, she was just a little girl. Archduke Ferdinand has built up his influence over the years. She has no way to be honest with Grand Duke Ferdinand.
But now, marrying the Tsarist Empire, she sees new hope.
Perhaps, it is still difficult for her to become the master of this country. But, at least she had a chance.
Seeing such a situation, Princess Stephanie couldn't help sighing.
"Elizabeth, it seems that you have made a choice. However, I hope you don't live in hatred. Otherwise, your life will be gloomy and there will be no fun. In addition, you must hurry up Now that you are learning Russian, I will find you a Russian teacher!" Princess Stephanie said.
Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mary nodded, but whether she listened to what Princess Stephanie said, only she knew. At least, for now, she still wants to take back everything that belongs to her father.
With the consent of the Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Mary to this marriage, the marriage between the Tsarist Russian Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has been confirmed. .