Chapter 304 The Class that Cannot Fall

Seeing the two resignations in his hand, Franz could only sigh helplessly.

Time is not forgiving and cannot be changed by human beings.

Marshal Radkis is 91 years old, and at this time in history he has received a lunch box. It's actually almost fast now. Although he is the chief of the general staff in name, he actually retired three years ago.

Anyway, the chief of the general staff was only in a high position during the war. In peacetime, he was mainly to formulate strategies, and there were not many specific affairs. Franz retained the position of the old marshal.

Obviously, Marshal Radesky didn't want to mess around, and after finding that his body couldn't hold on, he submitted his resignation to Franz every three to five.

The wording is also getting more and more intense, and if they don't approve it, they will suddenly take office. After some hesitation, Franz reluctantly approved his resignation.

If Marshal Radesky's resignation made him more emotionally uncomfortable, then Metternich's resignation really gave him a headache.

Foreign Secretary is not an empty title, it is one of the three important positions that can keep pace with the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Metternich is also 85 years old. At this age, it is obviously impossible to hold on. At present, most of the affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are managed by the deputy, and he only cares about important affairs.

Two years ago, Franz gave him special approval. He can work at his own time, work at any place, and he does not need to report for vacations.

After sighing, Franz had to accept the departure of the two veterans. Maybe not two, but three, and Grand Duke Louis is about to leave.

Franz was certain that as long as Metternich left, he would not stay. People in their 80s and their political opponents who have fought for decades have all left, so why are they still staying?

This person's ability cannot be compared with the previous two, he can only be regarded as a middle-aged person, and even a little mediocre. But when Franz provoked the contradiction between the bourgeoisie and the nobility at first, this was his supporter.

There are many problems in politics that cannot be seen on the surface. At the beginning, Archduke Louis took the blame for Franz. To this end in the Vienna Rebellion, he also sacrificed a son.

Putting aside the ability, the loyalty of others is still high enough. Over the years, Franz has drawn enough hatred for the capitalists and unswervingly led the aristocratic group to suppress the bourgeoisie.

Without them, it is estimated that domestic capitalists would not be so honest. If nothing else, the labor protection law will not be enforced, child labor will not be able to return to school, and domestic class conflicts will not be suppressed.

There is no way, the first and foremost in governing a country is balance. In the era of rapid economic development, the power of the bourgeoisie naturally expanded rapidly. If there were no restraints, these people would have already made a mess in the country.

The accumulation of primitive capital is bloody, and these people are still in the stage of profit-seeking, and they don't care about their life and death.

In order to ensure domestic stability, Franz had to add chains to them.

And this chain also needs someone to implement it. The executor cannot be the emperor, and the conservatives act as the knife.

The effect is also quite obvious. After the constraints, the capitalists know that the sky is high and the earth is thick, and the food looks a little better.

Franz won't listen to their nonsense. The rise in labor costs has weakened the market competitiveness. In fact, this is mostly used to fool people.

Speaking of labor costs, why don't you compare it with your British and French counterparts? As a major exporter of agricultural products, the cost of living in Austria is lower than that of Britain and France.

Obviously, it is illegal to seek huge profits, but it is said that it is caused by market competition. If you want to advocate high labor costs, you have to compare them to know.

In this era, Britain and France are qualified to compare with Austria, and they still have an advantage over Austria.

If the labor cost is compared with Mao Xiong, then there is definitely nothing to say. People's factories are all using free serfs, and they can't go back in history?

Franz can say responsibly that the investment industry in this era is still in the golden stage, and companies whose gross profit is less than 30% are those that can be eliminated.

Even if the profit increases tenfold, the capitalists will still feel that the profit is low. Franz has a deep understanding of this, and he also feels that the rate of return for gold mining is low!

The biggest negative teaching material is Britain and France. After the outbreak of the second industrial revolution, their industrial production fell behind.

The reason for being left behind is not because of technology, nor because of the market. The practical reasons are very unbelievable. Why do you need to work hard when you can make money while lying down?

Anyway, they have cheaper raw materials and a rich market, and they can make money without technological innovation.

In terms of benefits, the replacement of mechanical equipment also requires investment. However, in the age of rapid change, the update speed of machinery and equipment is fast, in order to maximize the benefits, they simply do not change.

On the contrary, the German Empire with higher labor costs and higher raw material costs was forced to promote technological innovation due to the brutal competition in the market. Only new technologies can make them survive.

Over time, Britain and France, which have an absolute advantage, were overtaken just like that.

If there is no pressure to survive, Franz is very doubtful that Austria will follow in the footsteps of Britain and France. Once everyone develops this bad habit, it will be difficult to correct it.

Even in order to have cheaper labor, these people will promote some strange policies, and there is no concept of national interest in their heads.

Not only should we guard against the degeneration of the capitalists, but also guard against the degeneration of the nobles. People are the same, once there is no pressure, it is easy to fall.

For Franz, the depravity of the aristocracy was more terrifying than the depravity of the capitalists. this is him

Once there is a problem with this class, the rule will be unstable.

These talents are really tied to the emperor, their roots are in Austria, and the cost of betrayal is quite high. It is impossible to learn from capitalists. As long as you see the greater interests, you will betray if you say betrayal.

The current overseas colonial movement and the domestic civil service examination system have provoked conflicts between the nobility and the bourgeoisie. In fact, these are all putting pressure on the nobility.

Let them know that if they don't work hard today, they will be replaced by someone else tomorrow. In the face of the cruel reality, many nobles who are on the verge of bankruptcy or have become bankrupt have become the vanguard of colonization.

In order to prevent the domestic elites from degenerating, Franz was also heartbroken. Many policies are carried out around this issue.

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The next personnel adjustment gave Franz a headache again.

The position of Chief of General Staff is the best place to be. There are many candidates, and there are also many people who are competent.

Anyway, in the later stage, the competition is about national strength. When the overall national strength goes up, directly relying on strength to crush the opponent is the most reliable strategy and tactics.

The successor to the foreign minister has also been developed, although not as capable as Metternich, but also above the national average.

In essence, diplomacy is also based on national strength. A weak country has no diplomacy, and if there is no strength, no matter how powerful a diplomat is, there is no use for it.

Instead, the Home Secretary is more troublesome. For domestic political balance, this person must be a conservative, and have a certain ability to convince everyone and act according to Franz's will.

There are a lot of people who can meet one of them alone, and there are not many people in the entire Vienna government who can meet all the conditions.