Chapter 1605 The Beginning of Change 1

The situation of fires in two places at the same time is not something that the Hungarian government can deal with, and it cannot be dealt with simply by relying on violence. After all, Transylvania on the southern front is Hungary's own land, and it cannot be reduced to ruins, right? The Slovaks on the northern front were even more softly confrontational. Although the two sides faced off, they did not break out. Moreover, if the Hungarian government launched a large-scale military operation without authorization, it would be difficult to say what the attitude of Austria was. After all, the two places bordered each other, and Austria was not They may let the chaotic situation affect themselves, so if Hungary takes action, Austria will definitely take action.

However, what frightens Tisza even more is not just the raging national independence movement in Hungary. The domestic economy and material supply have put the country in a shaky state. Although Hungary has actually withdrawn from the war, the domestic supply situation has not Improvements have occurred, but a large amount of funds and materials are still spent on the military. Before, it was fighting foreign wars, but now it is fighting civil wars...

Moreover, during the war, Hungary's domestic production itself fell into a weak state, and this year's grain output is expected to be only two-thirds of a normal year. The price level has increased more than twice, while wages have increased by less than 50%. It should be noted that the wage level of ordinary people in Hungary during peacetime is not high. From 1900 to 1910, the average price increased by 50%. % or more, while the salary level has almost remained unchanged!

After the Hungarian government chose to temporarily withdraw from the war, the central government's war allocation and material supply will naturally decrease. After all, the war is going on, the Austrian army is still fighting, and the war will continue. How can there be excess materials to feed the idle people? As Austria reduced its material and financial support, and Hungary itself was in civil strife, the situation in Hungary was even worse than when it entered the war! After all, at that time, Austria was in the dark. The supply of food and fuel from Turkey can at least solve Hungary's food and clothing problem.

Before Prime Minister Tisza decided to meet the Austrian Emperor for the third time, the Hungarian Parliament also discussed a number of issues specifically for the current situation. By now, seventy-eight out of ten people have begun to miss the original dual empire policy. To be honest, it was Hungary, not Austria, that took advantage of the dual empire policy, as Hungarian Prime Minister Count Andrássy said when he signed the agreement. That way: "We can get the same status as Austria by paying only 30% of the finance, so what else is there to be dissatisfied about?"

"The information revealed by Vienna is already obvious. They hope to change the dual government and weaken Hungary's independence and sovereignty as a country. I personally cannot stand this situation!" Count Andrássy Jr. told the Hungarian Parliament Zhong said so.

“However, if we do not compromise, then collapse awaits Hungary,” Prime Minister Tisza said.

"Then let the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire be buried with it! If there is no Greater Hungary in this world, then what is the point of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Little Count Andrássy said a little crazily.

“However, Austria will not collapse and they may even get a piece of our corpse.

"Tissa said helplessly.

"The national issue is not the most terrifying thing. Austria will not let the Hungarian ethnic issue spread. After all, Austria itself has more problems. The most terrifying thing is that for all of us here, our status, wealth and power today are completely It may become a passing smoke. Our people are already overwhelmed. If this situation continues, they can overthrow us. Just like Russia now, we are on the verge of a revolution!" Independence Party leader Obany The count pointedly pointed out the biggest problem in Hungary at present!

If the division of the country makes these people with Great Hungarianism feel spiritual despair, then once a revolution like the one in 1848 breaks out, it will be physical death... After the revolution, I am afraid that few of those sitting in the Hungarian Parliament will survive! At the critical moment of life and death, even if the leaders of the Hungarian government and parliament are unwilling, they must go to Vienna again, just for that ethereal hope! So, Tisza and his team came to Vienna for the third time!

But this time, the Austrian Emperor's attitude towards the Hungarian representatives was not as good as the previous two times. In the Austrian Emperor's view, the Hungarian rulers have not realized the situation they are in. It can be said that now the entire The Austro-Hungarian Empire, not just Hungary, but even Austria, has reached a point where it cannot be maintained without change. Without change, even if there are no military and political problems, after the war, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will suffer from various conflicts. Weak because of all kinds of problems!

Yes, you read that right. This time, not only Hungary, but even Austria will undergo a major change. Not only will Princess Mary become Queen Mary, the political structure of the entire empire will change. According to the prince's instructions The argument is that the dual empire has come to an end, and there is no way out by trying to rule 9 nations with 2 nations! Establishing a federal system similar to the United States is the best way.

As for why the prince raised this opinion? The reason is very simple. If the Allies had won World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would have obtained a large area of ​​land including part of Russian Poland, part of Belarus and Western Ukraine. Even if it was less, it would be at least about 300,000 square kilometers! Along with these territories, there is a population of at least 15 to 18 million!

Although Poland had allowed the Russians to clear out a large number of its population before the war, and although a similar situation had occurred in Ukraine, and even now the prince has signaled the troops to "facilitate" Ukrainians to flee eastward when necessary, after all, these areas The population base is simply too large. And that doesn’t include the areas of Romania that the Hungarians wanted….

Take a look at the ethnic composition of these areas. Let’s not talk about the Poles. In Europe, the Poles’ sentiment for independence and national restoration is unparalleled. The firmness of his stance and the huge sacrifices he made are embarrassing. If Ruprecht was not a German, I am afraid he would also give a thumbs up to the Poles.

The Romanians followed closely behind and were also not a stabilizing factor. Not only the country of Romania, which is now occupied, but the Romanians in Transylvania are a headache for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Therefore, the prince's attitude towards Romania is that he would rather let Bulgaria or even Turkey divide Romania, and Austria-Hungary would just get some of the purification troops to share the pressure. The same applies to Serbia.

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