Chapter 18 Daily Life

Today, Franz II was in a very happy mood and almost jumped up.

Under the clever operation of Prince Metternich, the property of the Eltházy family in Austria did not enter the treasury, but went to the name of Franz II personally.

Franz II had been to the palace of the Eltházy family, which can be described as magnificent. Although it is not as good as the imperial palace, it is better than any royal manor.

Although the artworks in those palaces were taken away, the three thousand barrels of wine in the underground wine cellar of the manor could not be taken away.

The deacon sent to take over the property selected one hundred barrels and sent them to Vienna, and was then handed over by Franz II to the princes and nobles in Vienna.

Franz II planned to leave the property of the Eltházy family to his grandson Franz Joseph.

After all, he was very clear about the economic situation of the Austrian Empire, and the debts of the Austrian Empire might not be repaid in his lifetime.

I am afraid that when Franz Joseph ascends the throne, Austria's debts will still exist.

Although a man of honor cannot live without power for a day, it is not easy for an emperor to live without money.

The property of the Eltházy family was left to Franz Joseph, hoping that it could be used for emergency relief in times of crisis.

At this time, Franz II still had something in his hand, and he had not considered whether to give it to his grandson.

Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, Children's Room.

Franz Joseph wore a specially made light cavalry uniform today, and was so happy to see Franz II enter the door.

Franz Joseph knew that the old emperor would definitely share his joy with him, although he had long known from the newspaper that the German Customs Union agreed to accept the Austrian Empire.

But Franz Joseph still planned to pretend that he didn't know. After all, Austria had almost no diplomatic victory after the Vienna Conference, so let the old emperor be happy.

When Franz II entered the door and saw Franz Joseph in a military uniform, he immediately stopped, stood up straight, raised his hand and saluted, and said.

"Hello, soldier."

Franz Joseph also immediately stood at attention with a "snap" and shouted.

"Long live the Emperor!"

Franz II picked up his grandson, and the old and the young laughed together.

The time spent with his grandson always made the old emperor feel very comfortable.

Looking at the little boy in front of him, he seemed to see the future of the Austrian Empire. But he really didn't have the courage to challenge the rules set by his ancestors, nor did he want his young grandson to shoulder the entire empire.

"He should have a happy childhood." Franz II said to himself.

Perhaps realizing his own gaffe, Franz II suddenly smiled mysteriously.

"Grandson, grandpa has a treasure in his hand, guess what it is? If you guess it right, I'll give it to you."

In fact, when Franz II just entered the door, Franz Joseph found that he was holding an envelope in his hand.

Combined with recent events, this envelope either contains the good news of successfully joining the German Customs Union from the front, or Prince Eltházy's deposit of 3 million florins.

According to Franz's estimation, it is more likely to be a deposit note.

But what can Franz do with the money now? Buy candy?

So he answered "It's a letter."

Franz II took out the envelope from behind and handed it to Franz, saying.

"You are right. You should keep this envelope and open it when you grow up."

Franz Joseph looked at the envelope with some doubts. It was indeed mailed by Rothschild Bank. It was a deposit note.

But Franz didn't understand why the old emperor gave the money to his child.

But he knew that the old emperor hoped that Franz could keep the money.

Franz immediately ran to his "treasure box" with the envelope, threw the envelope in, and locked it with a padlock.

Franz II nodded with relief, then played with his grandson for a while and left.

Franz II at the end of the corridor began to talk to himself again.

"Forgive grandpa for being timid and cowardly. I hope this money can compensate you."

Franz was a little entangled. He didn't know how to deal with the money. Three million florins seemed to be enough as his start-up capital, but he didn't know when he could start his plan.

It seemed like a good choice to give the money to Mrs. Sophie to manage, and maybe he could get a good return.

But if Mrs. Sophie's investment failed, wouldn't he also suffer?

Perhaps, there was another way.

At night, Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

Franz stared at the latest world map, lost in thought.

Central America, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia, which was now a wild land, were all territories that could be expanded.

But Franz was too young to participate in politics.

On the other hand, the Austrian navy was really in a hurry, and even if he had this idea, he didn't have the ability.

While Franz was still thinking, Mrs. Sophie walked in.

"Franz, don't always scribble on the map."

After being lectured by Mrs. Sophie, Franz started today's story time.

"It is said that the world's major events, long-term division will eventually unite, and long-term unity will eventually separate. Let's talk about Prime Minister Cao entering Wancheng."

One hour later.

Franz, who was already very sleepy, looked at Madame Sophie who was listening attentively beside him.

Franz sighed in his heart, "I'm so sleepy, I want to sleep, why is my mother so energetic today."

But this is definitely not a solution, so Franz suddenly had an idea, picked up the exquisitely packaged Bible next to him, smashed it hard on the table, and shouted "To know what will happen in the future, please listen to the next chapter."

Mrs. Sophie seemed to be unsatisfied, and sighed, "Prime Minister Cao, he is such a good man."

"What's good about it." Franz kept complaining in his heart.

"It's really a vigorous love."

"Where is love. This kind of admiration for the strong is not desirable, mother, your thoughts are very dangerous." Franz couldn't help but continue to complain in his heart.

"Who told you this love story? Was it Talia? Bohemians are always so open." Mrs. Sophie said again, "But you are still so young, and she dares to do this. If you grow up, I really don't know what this woman will do."

"." Franz was a little helpless. He had been listening for more than half a year before he found something wrong.

But it's great that Mrs. Sophie can automatically think of Talia as the tutor.

At least, Franz doesn't have to explain anything now.

As for Talia, she will probably be deducted from her salary. Franz didn't think much about it and just nodded.

Anyway, it's always right to throw it to this Bohemian.

Because of the inherent arrogance and prejudice, Talia, as the daughter of a small Bohemian noble, secretly completed her university studies without telling her family.

You have to know that in this era, people who can complete university studies can be regarded as social elites.

In 1834, there were only 7,191 students in all universities in Austria.

But the result was shocking. Talia was kicked out by her father.

She was desperate and became Franz's tutor by chance.

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