Kaunitz looked at the gloomy-faced Elector Charles in front of him, smiled and said:
"I've heard for a long time that the Elector Charles is wise and mighty. Today I saw that he is truly worthy of his reputation. I have been admiring the Elector for a long time."
"Your Excellency Kaunitz is really too humble. When your Excellency was making great changes among countries, I was not even born yet," Charlie said modestly with a smile.
"Your Excellency, I am visiting Munich this time to issue an initiative to Bavaria on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty Queen Theresa," Kaunitz said straight to the point.
"Sir Kaunitz, this is really not a place where we can talk. Let's go to the room." Looking at the noisy crowd in the hall, Charlie motioned to Kaunitz to have a confidential conversation with him.
"Okay, Mr. Kaunitz, please tell me something." Charlie walked to the chair in the room and sat down, gesturing for Kaunitz to speak.
"It's like this. You must have heard the news that our army was defeated by the Prussians in Saxony." Kaunitz said calmly, as if the matter had nothing to do with him, but because of this, Charlie treated him highly.
After taking a look, I thought Kaunitz was just a hero made by the times, but now it seems that he is definitely not in vain.
Charlie nodded and said:
"I am very sorry for your army's defeat in Saxony, but what does this have to do with us?"
"It seems that Austria and Bavaria have nothing to do with each other, but you must pay attention to the fact that we must restrain the Prussians and not let Prussia's power grow stronger," Kaunitz said frankly
"Your Excellency, the greater the power of the Prussians, the more beneficial it is to me, right?" Charlie said with some profound meaning.
"At the moment, the relationship between Bavaria and Prussia is close and friendly, but Your Excellency Charles, I think you are not willing to have a dominant Prussian family within the empire. That would have a huge impact on the entire empire," Kaunitz recounted
with his point of view
"Your Excellency Kaunitz, can I think that you are trying to provoke the deep feelings between Bavaria and Prussia?" Charlie pretended to be angry.
"Your Excellency, there is no so-called affection between countries. Once Austria is defeated, don't you think Prussia will set Bavaria as its next target? I think Austria and Bavaria currently have a common goal, which is to suppress Prussia." Kaunitz
Said unmoved
"So do you have any good suggestions?" Charlie asked with interest
"The princes were called on within the empire to form an imperial army and declare war on Prussia just like during the Seven Years' War. Our army and the Bavarian army besieged the Prussian army in Saxony from two wings," Kaunitztan recounted.
"What are the benefits for us in doing this? You know that just last year, Austria supported my opponent to succeed the Elector of Bavaria, and the Austrian army also invaded Bavaria." Charlie said while looking at Kaunitz's face
"Your Excellency, as long as we work together to defeat the Prussians, not only will the instability within the empire be eliminated, but our Majesty the Queen proposes to cede half of the territory of Saxony to the jurisdiction of Bavaria," Kaunitz said about his conditions
"Sir, why do you think I will definitely send troops to help you?" Charlie asked curiously
"Your Excellency, I see ambition in your swollen eyes. I believe you are not willing for Prussia to dominate the empire, and those Prussians are barbarians. We civilized people should unite to defeat those barbarians.
A civilized society should do its part," Kaunitz said with dignity.
"Your Excellency, your words moved my heart. I agree in principle to support Austria, but what I want to say is that what I want is not half of Saxony but a complete Saxony. I think you understand what I mean." Charlie supported his hands on the
Kaunitz stared at the table and said
"Sir, we will consider your conditions, but please remember one sentence: How big the investment is, how big the return will be." After Kaunitz said this, he saluted Charlie and walked out.
He is such an interesting person. I hope your stomach will not be burst. But this is quite good. At least the purpose of coming has been achieved. Thinking of this, Kaunitz let out an inaudible laugh. What an idiot.
Charlie fell into deep thought after Kaunitz left. Although he has great ambitions, Bavaria currently does not have much power to support Austria. What's more, Austria just invaded Bavaria last year, and a large number of nobles and civilians cannot support it.
He formed an alliance with Austria.
But what is indeed before Charles is a huge opportunity. Even if the Prussians defeated the Austrians in Saxony, Habsburg's heritage is not comparable to that of Prussia. Austria's loss of 100,000 people can be supplemented by another 200,000.
, Prussia will definitely lose if they fight for attrition, not to mention that Bavaria will gain a lot more land after victory. But for now, removing those nobles and officers who are close to Prussia from Bavaria is the first priority.
In November 1779 AD, the Prussian army rested for a week after capturing Prague, and then marched towards Pilsen, an important town in eastern Bohemia.
When Marshal Laudon originally requested reinforcements from Vienna, after learning that Prague had been captured, he immediately stopped at Pilsen and began to set up defenses on the spot. At the same time, he sent people to report to Vienna on horseback.
After William learned that there were more than 40,000 enemy troops in Pilsen, he ordered Dessau to lead 20,000 troops to support Prince Ferdinand. In fact, William began to be wary of Bavaria after receiving Ferdinand's urgent message. Although Charles
It was Prussia that supported it, but people are fickle, and our ancestors taught us that we must be on guard against others.
William left 5,000 men to guard Prague. Prague would serve as a transit point for the Prussian army's baggage and must have defensive forces.
In this way, William and Henry set off with more than 50,000 Prussian troops.
In the Royal Palace in Vienna, Joseph II and Queen Theresa had not eaten for a day. They received the news of the fall of Prague yesterday. The palace was filled with gloom and gloom. No one knew whether the Austrian army could still stop the Prussian army.
"Mother, Prague has been lost, what should we do?" Joseph II asked Queen Teresa in panic.
"Hey, I didn't expect that Prussia, which lost Frederick, would become even more powerful than before. I underestimated Prussia. Joseph, let me ask you, do you want to have a vigorous career or are you prepared to live a mediocre life?
"Queen Theresa asked rhetorically
"Mother, I want to do a vigorous career, I want to be a great emperor" Joseph II gave his own answer
"My child, very good, you have given your answer. Habsburg men must have this kind of backbone. Now you go out and announce to the ministers that Austria will fight until the end." Queen Theresa encouraged
Joseph II.
After being inspired by his mother, Joseph II immediately summoned all the ministers. He declared to the ministers:
"I, the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, yesterday I learned the unfortunate news that Prague was captured by Prussia. But so what, did the Prussians think that would scare me? No, I will not be scared, I
We will lead all the people of the Holy Roman Empire to fight against the barbarians led by Prussia. Although we have suffered setbacks on the front line, this setback cannot defeat the strong Austrian people, because we represent justice. Gentlemen,
Our cause will never fail.”
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