Chapter 1891: Residence
"Salzburg is an acceptable location. This is the border area between Bavaria and Austria, and it used to belong to Bavaria. Now it belongs to Austria. After all, Her Highness Mary is the queen. In this case, it is okay to accommodate. The two countries With the current financial resources, it is no problem to build it into an empire and a kingdom. The residence of two monarchs. But I don’t understand Lviv. It has never been the core area of the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Bavaria.” Schelling said the Count.
"Actually, Salzburg is just a transition, and the administrative center of the future Bavarian-Austrian system should be moved eastward." The prince thought for a while and said. "You know, most of our newly added territories are areas that the Russians have ruled for hundreds of years. If we want to truly own these areas, then we must strengthen our control over these newly added areas. Power, not just economics, transportation and military, but also politically, we must also express our position!"
In fact, you can see this problem by looking at the map. Whether it is Munich or Vienna, the location is too far to the west. If you say that it was nothing when you ruled one acre and three points in the past, but it is different now. Take a look at European history. Just know. For example, Prussia first originated from the current provinces of West Prussia and East Prussia, with Danzig as the center. However, when the Kingdom of Prussia was established in 1701, the Hohenzollern family set the capital in Berlin and designated it as the After the capital, it is possible for Prussia to gradually rule the entire German region, because the location is moderate.
The same is true for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. When the Austro-Hungarian Empire was strong, Vienna was actually located in the center of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, not westward now. Because at that time, countries such as Bavaria in southern Germany were also under the crown of the Habsburg family.
But now, when Bavaria and Austria have stretched their bodies in the east, then the eastward movement of the political center of gravity is an unavoidable problem, and what is the political center of gravity? The residence of the queen and king is a very important political signal! Note that the place of residence is mentioned here, not the capital. Although theoretically, a country has only one capital, there are always some exceptions.
For example, in later generations of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, as the oldest and most developed city in Brazil, served as the capital of Brazil for a long time, but later, for better natural conditions and control of the vast northern region, Brazil was still on the Brazilian plateau Brasilia was built as the new capital.
Logically speaking, in the generation of Ruprecht and Princess Mary, Bavaria and Austria can almost be regarded as one country. Even, as long as Ruprecht survives, even after his eldest son Albrecht succeeds to the throne, the relationship between the two will still be maintained. This is a matter of decades, and it was still in the turbulent early 20th century. Many things will be settled in this long time.
In order to lay a good foundation between World War 1 and World War 2, we will deal with the future red giant and the bald eagle on the other side of the ocean. Ruprecht must make a complete response, and dealing with the relationship with the Austro-Hungarian Empire has become the top priority!
"When we have a second son, Prince Leopold will assist my second son in Munich. The eldest son will sit in Vienna when he comes of age. Empress Mary and I will be stationed in Lviv, where almost At the center of the future Bavarian-Austrian system, we have our backs against the Old Kingdom and at the same time face the vast eastern territories," said the prince
There are also reasons for choosing Lviv. First, the location of this place is good. Second, it is also considered the territory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and it is easier for the Austrian government to accept it. At the same time, Lviv is also in the border area with the future Bavaria,
Don't forget, part of the territory of northwestern Ukraine belongs to Bavaria! The Kingdom of Bavaria is also easier to accept.
And with the arrival of the crown prince and his wife, there will definitely be a large number of German personnel entering here, which is of great significance for improving the population structure here, which is dominated by Poles and Ukrainians. It turns out that the institutional foundations of Bavaria and Austria have already been laid. With the assistance of Prince Leopold, Earl Schelling and others, it is estimated that there will be no problems, while the prince and Crown Prince Mary have to concentrate on dealing with the new territories.
Of course, if it catches up with a critical moment, for example, the Austrian Parliament is in session, Ruprecht and Crown Prince Mary will still return to Vienna, what? Why can Ruprecht also come? In addition to the King of Bavaria, he is also the regent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, so he can naturally participate. In Europe, isn't it common for an emperor to have N other titles? Besides, more than ten years ago, Ruprecht began to intervene in the political affairs of Bohemia-Moravia, and the Austrians have long been familiar with it.
"Have you discussed this matter with Mary Palace?" Earl Schelling asked.
"His Royal Highness Mary agrees with this in principle. In terms of specific administration, Bavaria and Austria manage their own domestic affairs in principle. If the cooperation between the two countries is needed, I will lead the establishment of a special agency for management. They are independent of each other, but there are Close cooperation is a given for us," Ruprecht said.
Of course, it’s just a general system now, and if you really encounter problems, you need to analyze specific things in detail. My father can last for another 10 years, and Fritz only has about 3 years. After all, Emperor Fritz died in 1916, and it is now 1914. At that time, Princess Mary will definitely succeed to the throne first. After I spent about 10 years in Vienna to help her deal with it, I should go back and prepare to be king. Yes, although the time is a bit tight, but after all, there is a time difference.
In fact, in the future, in addition to Munich in Bavaria, Vienna in Austria, and Lviv, where the prince and his wife reside, Kiev is also a very important node. In addition to economic and political significance, here will also be the front-line general base for future operations against the Soviet Union, an important military fortress, and a support point for millions of troops. Although there is still a new Ukraine between Austria and the Soviet Union in the future, the prince does not think that this new Ukraine can fight against the red giant in history. enough!
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