My Italian: Chapter 589 The idea of Austria-Hungary
Archduke Ferdinand, who was assassinated, died on the way to the hospital. As for his wife, she was also unable to be rescued in the hospital.
For the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, European countries have expressed their concern. They unanimously condemned the assassination of the crown prince.
As for Austria-Hungary, the killing of the crown prince was definitely a tragedy for the empire. Because Archduke Ferdinand is the heir carefully cultivated by Austria-Hungary, many people and nations in Austria-Hungary regard him as hope. Especially for those ethnic minorities, this benevolent crown prince can fight for their interests in the future.
Now that the crown prince is assassinated like this, what do you ask them to do. In addition, the same is true for the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg family.
So after receiving the news that Archduke Ferdinand and his wife had been assassinated, the empire fell into rage.
Of course, for the assassination of the crown prince this time, Austria-Hungary also stepped up the interrogation of the two murderers who were arrested. Although Austria-Hungary guessed who was instigating behind the scenes, considering the extensive involvement behind it, Vienna needs to produce impeccable evidence to make the other party have nothing to say.
With this goal in mind, the interrogation of the captured Chabrinovich and Princip is also being stepped up.
As for what method Austria-Hungary used to deal with these two junior high school youths, it is unknown, but the two did not last long, and on the third day, the two confessed everything. The results of the interrogation were also sent to Vienna that day, just in time for the Austro-Hungarian cabinet meeting.
"Everyone, what is before you is the testimony of the murderer of Archduke Ferdinand, which describes in detail how the murderer received training in Serbia, how he obtained weapons from his intelligence officers, and even how with the help of many Serbian military and political officials. , the whole process of arriving in Sarajevo. I think that the murderer who killed the crown prince must be severely punished, and we must not let go of the conspiracy and promoters behind it.'
The meeting was presided over by Foreign Minister Berchtold. He, Archduke Ferdinand, and General Herzendorf, the Chief of Staff, were also known as the three hawks of Austria-Hungary. They advocated that Austria-Hungary needs to express its attitude toughly .
Now that Archduke Ferdinand was murdered, Berchtold felt that it was necessary to express Austria-Hungary's attitude at this time. The best way to express your attitude is of course to launch a war of revenge against Serbia. Let this kingdom be destroyed with its despicable methods.
The words of the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister immediately attracted everyone's approval.
"Berchtold is right. We must not let the criminals behind the scenes go unpunished. We must let these people who can only use despicable methods know that the Austro-Hungarian Empire will not let them go."
This is the Minister of War, Admiral Krobatine, an old man who has served in the army for more than half his life, expressing the attitude of the army in his own words at this time.
"That's right, we shouldn't let those behind the scenes get away with it, they have to be punished.
"Eliminate Serbia from the map to restore the dignity of the empire.
At this time, the secret meeting was like a war mobilization meeting, and all the ministers present made naked remarks that they wanted to meet the Serbs with swords.
However, in this secret meeting, not everyone agreed with the use of force against the Serbs. That person was the Hungarian Prime Minister Count Tisza.
Prime Minister Tisza came from a well-known family, and his family is very famous in Hungary. He himself has served as the Prime Minister of Hungary for many years and is a leader in Hungarian politics.
After everyone finished speaking, the Hungarian Prime Minister spoke. "Everyone, the subjects of the Kingdom of Hungary and I are also deeply saddened by the assassination of Crown Prince Ferdinand. However, if we declare war on Serbia, I am against it. Because we cannot be blinded by hatred, we need to consider the empire's safety.
Having said that, Prime Minister Tisza gave his reasons. "Everyone knows the Russians and Serbia. If a war breaks out between our country and Serbia, Russia will never sit idly by. So how should we deal with the threat of the Russians? In addition, the attitude of our allies is very important. If it is because of the war with Serbia, Bringing the Russians in, we can't deal with two enemies without the help of our allies."
Well, Prime Minister Tisza's last sentence is purely for himself. Let alone Austria and Hungary, he can't solve the enemies on both sides, as far as the Russians are concerned.
Of course, Prime Minister Tisza has another reason why he cannot say that the Kingdom of Hungary is absolutely unwilling to see the empire annex Serbia.
That's right, that's it. Hungary opposed Vienna's attempt to conquer Serbia. Because if Serbia is conquered, then the Serbs in the empire will be equal to the Hungarians, which is very difficult. Austria-Hungary will very likely change from a dualist empire to a triadic one. This will greatly reduce Hungary's power in the empire, which is harmful to Hungary.
However, although there is another reason that has not been mentioned, Prime Minister Tisza is still very capable, and the two questions raised are very critical to Austria-Hungary. Without the support of its allies, Austria-Hungary would not be able to fight this disciplinary war against Serbia.
"Prime Minister Tisza is right. The attitude of the Russians must be within our consideration."
It was Austrian Prime Minister Earl Stirke who spoke, and he agreed with Tissa, also considering the threat of the Russians.
"Actually, we have solutions for the Russians, too.'
Seeing that the direction of the meeting was about to change, Bertold, the foreign minister, also expressed enough weight. "During my visit to Berlin with the Crown Prince last year, the Crown Prince and Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany discussed the issue of Serbia. His Majesty William himself promised the Crown Prince that as long as my country attacks Serbia, Germany will support it."
Bertold's remarks made the other people present only feel shocked.
"Bertold, Kaiser Wilhelm promised his support for the use of force against Serbia, why didn't you hear that you talked to the crown prince?"
Count Tisza felt bad at this moment, and in order to restore the situation, he said the above-mentioned words, which were close to saying that Bertold was lying.
"Because this matter is of great importance, the crown prince and I did not want too many people to know about it, so we did not talk about it.
"I agreed at the time, but it doesn't mean it's okay now. What should we do if the Kaiser is unwilling? Do we have to fight Serbia and Russia alone?"
This was Earl Tisza's last resistance. Of course, if Bertold dared to refute, it did not mean that the Hungarian Parliament would never pass a war proposal in the future.
And without the support of Hungary, this war can't even think about breaking out.
That's right, the Kingdom of Hungary under the dual system is so arrogant.
"Although I don't know if the attitude of the Germans has changed now, as long as we send someone to ask.'
Berthold didn't dare to offend the Hungarian prime minister, and chose steps to make everyone look good.
Although Prime Minister Tisza objected at the meeting, everyone except this one agreed to launch a disciplinary war against Serbia.
After the meeting, Bertold took the results of the meeting and went to meet the old emperor Franz Joseph I.
The founder of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is over eighty years old. After experiencing the tragedy of his wife being murdered and his son committing suicide, the Joseph I now has to watch his heir be murdered. He has experienced too many tragedies.
But no matter what, regarding the murder of his nephew, he had to look at the results from the government.
The results of this meeting were a bit long for old Joseph, and it took him more than an hour to read them, and he took a break in the middle.
After reading the document, the old emperor spoke slowly. "Bertold
"Your Majesty, I am here."
"No matter what kind of countermeasures the empire adopts against Serbia, I have one request
"Please speak, Your Majesty."
"That means Tissa's consent is required."
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This is the wisdom of an old man, because he knows that if Hungary is not willing to agree, then Austria-Hungary can only exert half of its power. How can this deal with Serbia and the Russians behind it.
After getting the emperor's request, Bertold had no choice but to go to Count Tisza.
Tisza has her own residence in Vienna, and when Berthold knocked on the other side's door, Tisza knew she was about to make a concession. Although Hungary has a lot of power in the Austro-Hungarian government, in the end it can't hate the Austrians.
Then the two began a frank and open exchange of interests, and finally they settled the deal. Austria-Hungary first proposed a less strict diplomatic ultimatum to Serbia. If Serbia agreed, then it would not declare war on it. If the other party disagrees, then declaring war becomes the only option.
Of course, before that, Austria-Hungary needs the support of its first allies. This is a prerequisite for Tisza, and it is also a condition that many Austro-Hungarians believe can go to war.
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