Leopold II's words made Franz bury his head deeply in his arms. Seeing Franz's actions, Leopold II really didn't know what he should say at this moment.
At this moment, I saw Konitz walking into the hall with the help of a servant. After Alexander led his troops to the city, Leopold II ordered the whole city of Vienna to prepare for war, and on the other hand, he sent Konitz to Alexander's army to ask about Alexander's purpose.
Looking at the crowd in the palace, Leopold II was in pain and entanglement. You should know that when Alexander approached the outskirts of Vienna, Leopold II made a quick decision to order the Vienna defenders to close all the city gates and put on strict guards. At that time, the princes and nobles were still arguing with each other.
Later, Leopold II sent Konitz to visit Alexander in person. Today, when Austrian ministers took sides, Konitz is the only senior minister among the Austrian officials who have no tendency among the princes. It is precisely because of this that Leopold II does not have to worry that Alexander will be unfavorable to Konitz.
"What did Alexander say, Konitz?"
After entering the hall, Konitz instantly became the focus of everyone's attention, and Leopold II asked impatiently. However, Konitz seemed to have not heard Leopold II's question, and this scene made Leopold II feel even more uncomfortable.
Konitz can be said to be the longest-lived politician on the entire European continent. Even many politicians younger than Konitz have passed away one after another, but Konitz protects Austria like a stabilizing needle.
Originally, according to Konitz's physical condition, he seemed to be able to contribute to Austria for a few more years, but Konitz was already ninety-two years old. Just before Christmas last year, when Konitz learned from the courier of the fast horse that the army led by Carl was defeated by the Prussians, the exhausted Konitz fell ill immediately and did not recover after all. Although Konitz's condition improved a lot after half a month of careful treatment and cultivation, his body was much worse than before, and even he had to work hard to support him when walking.
Konitz's outfit can be said to be the process of the Austrian Empire from prosperity to decline, then reviving, and then gradually decline again, which also gave Leopold II more emotion.
Since Kaunitz fell ill, the acting Prime Minister of Austria is Kristopher, the son of Kounitz.
When Konitz walked to Leopold II with one shaking step and three steps, the old prime minister said tremblingly:
"His Majesty the Emperor, I have not met Prince Alexander. The one I met was Daniel, the aide of His Highness Alexander. This Daniel told me that His Highness Alexander had only two purposes for leading his army. One was to eliminate corrupt elements in the current government, and the other was to find out the traitors hidden in the royal family!"
Hearing the two conditions proposed by Alexander. Leopold II did not think that it was important to the first condition, but the second condition was to change his face.
Not only Leopold II, whose face also changed, but the Crown Prince Franz, who had previously departed, had also changed his expression at this moment.
Although people in the royal family may have IQ, none of these people are not proficient in conspiracies and tricks. Because they have been exposed to these things since childhood, and what they hear and see can benefit them a lot.
The allegation of Daniel's so-called traitor hidden in the royal family seemed very meaningful.
Konitz looked up at Leopold II and said:
"I guess your Majesty has already thought that Daniel is referring to His Highness Franz!"
As soon as the words came to the ground, the hall suddenly became silent. This matter was expected but unexpected. It was expected that Franz's position as crown prince is becoming increasingly stable, and Alexander's ambition for the throne has never been concealed at all. In this way, the two will have a dispute.
Unexpectedly, except for a small number of people, most people did not expect that Alexander was so brave that he came to Vienna while Vienna was empty. You should know that in the past century, there has never been an example of an enemy under the city of Vienna, and even if there is no conquered example.
All the ministers turned their attention to Franz, and Leopold II also looked at Franz.
Franz, who suddenly became the focus of everyone's attention, was a little uncomfortable at this moment. He pursed his lips and knelt on one knee and said to Leopold II:
"Father, God can see my loyalty to you and the empire. Alexander's accusation was completely crazy. For this throne, he even framed his own brother! Father, I was a little too much a while ago, but I never thought of forcing Alexander to a dead end, but now Alexander wants to kill me and ask his father to make the decision!"
As he said that, tears came down Franz's face.
While Franz was crying, Leopold II, who was standing in the top, could no longer control it, and tears oozed out of Leopold II's eyes.
"I thought that even if you and Alexander could not be together, at least we should maintain harmony between brothers. For this reason, I would drive Alexander to Hungary. This is precisely so that you two brothers can regain your position. Hasn't my cruel palace struggle awakened you? How long has it been, and less than a few years have passed, and you must follow my old path!
It is the infighting of generations that have brought the Habsburg, which once admired Europe, to this point. Not only Maximilian and I are sinners, but now you and Alexander have become sinners!"
Facing the angry Leopold II, everyone except Konitz was frightened, and at this moment, Konitz spoke:
"Your Majesty, some things cannot be solved by blame. Now that Alexander is at the city of Vienna, what should we do, whether to fight against Alexander's army, and how to mobilize troops if it is a battle, these are things that the current office urgently needs to decide!"
Konitz's words made Leopold II calm down, and after a while, Leopold II, who had recovered from peace, said:
"Konitz, pass on my order to order Alexander to withdraw his troops before the arrival of this night, otherwise I will declare him a rebel of the empire! At the same time, I will immediately send someone to send orders to the front line, and let the Grand Duke of Tuha immediately send troops back to reinforce, and immediately mobilize the troops, police and militias in the city of Vienna, the attendants and guards of various families, and I will be the commander in person this time!"