Leopold II's words made Franz bury his head deep in his arms, and seeing Franz's movements, Leopold II really didn't know what to say at the moment.
At this time, Kaunitz was seen entering the main hall with the support of a squire, and after Alexander led his army to the city, Leopold II ordered the whole city of Vienna to prepare for battle, and on the other hand, sent Kaunitz to Alexander's army to inquire about Alexander's intentions.
Looking at the full hall, Leopold II's heart was painful and entangled, you must know that when Alexandria was close to the outskirts of Vienna, it was Leopold II who immediately ordered the Viennese defenders to close all the city gates and put them on guard, while the princes and nobles were still fighting each other at that time.
Later, Leopold II sent Kaunitz to visit Alexander in person, and today when the Austrian ministers stood in line, Kaunitz was the only one in the Austrian hierarchy who had no tendency among the princes, and it was precisely because of this that Leopold II did not have to worry that Alexander would be unfavorable to Kaunitz.
"Kaunitz, what did Alexander say?"
Kautz immediately became the focus of everyone's attention after entering the main hall, and Leopold II asked impatiently.
However, Kautz did not seem to hear Leopold II's questioning, which made Leopold II's heart even more uncomfortable.
Kaunitz is arguably the longest-living politician on the entire European continent, and even many politicians younger than Kaunitz have passed away, but Kaunitz is like a needle in the sea.
It was supposed to be according to Kaunitz's physical condition.
It seems that he can contribute to Austria for a few more years, but after all, Kautz is 92 years old, just before Christmas last year.
When Kanitz learned from the messenger that Karl's army had been defeated by the Prussians, Kaunitz fell ill and never recovered.
Although Kaunitz's condition has improved a lot after more than half a month of careful treatment and recuperation, his body and bones are much worse than before, and he even has to be supported by people to walk.
Kaunitz's body can be said to be the process of the Austrian Empire from prosperity to decline, then to rise and then gradually decline again, and this also made Leopold II feel more emotional.
After Kaunitz fell ill, the acting prime minister of Austria was Kaunitz's son Christopher.
As Kaunitz walked to Leopold II in three steps, he walked not far in front of him.
I saw the old prime minister trembling and said: "Your Majesty, I did not meet Prince Alexander, but I was met by Daniel, a staff member of His Royal Highness Alexander.
This Daniel told me that His Royal Highness Alexander came with his army for only two purposes, one is to eliminate the ** elements in the current government, and the other is to find out the traitors hidden in the royal family!
” Hear the two conditions put forward by Alexander.
For the first condition.
Leopold II didn't think it mattered, but the second condition was to make his face change.
And it was not only Leopold II whose face had also changed, but also the previous crown prince Franz, whose expression had changed dramatically at this moment.
Of course, there may be people in the royal family who have high and low IQs, but there is no one who is not proficient in intrigue and intrigues, because they have been exposed to these things since childhood, and what they have heard and seen is enough to benefit them a lot.
The accusation of Daniel's so-called traitor hiding in the royal family is very meaningful.
Kautz looked up at Leopold II and said: "Presumably Your Majesty has already thought of it.
That Daniel was referring to His Highness Franz!
” As soon as the words landed, the hall suddenly became silent.
This is both expected and unexpected.
It is expected because Franz's position as crown prince is now becoming more and more secure, and Alexander's ambitions for the throne have never been hidden, so there will be a dispute between the two.
And unexpectedly, except for a small number of people, most people did not expect Alexander to be so bold, directly taking advantage of the emptiness of Vienna to come to Vienna, you must know that in the past hundred years, there has never been an enemy under the city of Vienna, let alone an example of not being conquered.
All the ministers had their eyes on Franz, and Leopold II had their eyes on Franz.
Franz, who suddenly became the focus of everyone's attention, was a little uncomfortable at this moment, he pursed his lips and then knelt down on one knee and said to Leopold II: "Father, my loyalty to you and the empire is evident to God, Alexander's accusations are completely insane, for the sake of this throne, he even framed his own brother!
Father, I went too far some time ago, but I never thought of putting Alexander** on a dead end, but now Alexander is going to kill me completely, and ask my father to call the shots!
” As he spoke, tears welled up in Franz's face.
While Franz was shedding tears, Leopold II, who was standing at the top, could no longer control it, and saw tears oozing from Leopold II's eyes.
"I thought that even if you and Alexander could not walk together, at least we would have to maintain harmony between brothers, so I did not hesitate to drive Alexander to Hungary, precisely so that you two brothers could rediscover their place.
It's only been a long time, less than a few years, are you going to follow my old path!
It was the infighting of the generations that brought the Habsburgs, who once dominated Europe, to the point where it is today, and in this respect it is not only Maximilian and I who are sinners, but now even you and Alexander are sinners!
” In the face of the angry Leopold II, everyone except Kaunitz was terrified, and at this time, Kaunitz spoke: "Your Majesty, there are some things that cannot be solved by blame.
Now that Alexander is in Vienna, what should we do, whether to fight against Alexander's army, and if so, how to mobilize troops and horses, these are the things that need to be decided urgently!
” Kaunitz's words made Leopold II regain his heart, and after a while, Leopold II, who had regained his composure, said: "Kautz, pass on my orders that Alexander be ordered to withdraw before this evening comes, or I will declare him a traitor to the Empire!"
At the same time, he immediately sent an order to the front line, so that the Grand Duke of Tuha would immediately send his army back for reinforcements, and at the same time immediately mobilize the army, police, and militia in Vienna, and all the attendants and guards of each family were also mobilized, and this time I would personally be the commander!
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