Winning over hearts and minds is paramount, while capturing cities cos secondary.
Many people understand this principle, but few can truly implent it. Julius did an excellent job this ti, and perhaps no one would associate him with the na Butcher General anymore.
Liberating the serfs and distributing land are effective tools for buying popular support. Even though the peasants still need to pay for the redemption of these lands, Julius gained a wave of public favor.
Once the local population learned that they could receive land for free by cooperating with the governnt forces to suppress the rebellion, the farrs near Budapest spontaneously turned into volunteers.
Given the Kossuth governnt’s limited capabilities under siege-like circumstances, they were unable to effectively block the spread of information.
After news of the land distribution reached the city, many people’s thoughts underwent a transformation. The nobles seethed with deep resentnt, the capitalists trembled with fear, while the lower-class workers glimpsed a new ray of hope.
Since the Austrian governnt had already fulfilled its promise of land reform for the peasants, it naturally raised the possibility of enacting protective legislation for the working class.
In this situation, Franz’s intelligence organization also sprang into action. Seeing that the sinking ship of the Hungarian Republic was about to go under, there were many who were unwilling to be buried with it.
Even if the high-ranking nobles are infuriated by the actions of the Austrian governnt, they now have to reluctantly accept it. They have significant estates and wealth and were not willing to risk their lives.
With the collaboration of these local powerbrokers, the intelligence organization’s operations were smoothly carried out. The inexperienced Kossuth governnt was unaware of these developnts.
Perhaps due to the extensive persecution they suffered under the secret police, once the revolutionary party assud control, these organizations were dissolved. The security of Budapest is now upheld by the internal defense forces, which have beco the hired hands of the capitalists and nobles.
If the situation continues like this, it is possible that within three to five months, Budapest could be liberated by the Austrian governnt without shedding a drop of blood.
Vienna.
“Your Majesty, the Croatian Corps has successfully joined forces with the Bohemian Corps in Budapest. It is ti to bring an end to the Hungarian War. Continuing this conflict any longer would be highly detrintal to us!” Prince Windisch-Gr?tz spoke solemnly.
He did not exaggerate. The rebel forces were nothing more than a disorganized group because their uprising was rushed and they lacked proper training.
Such enemies could easily be dealt with by the regular army. However, if given enough ti, these inexperienced rebels would beco a formidable force to be reckoned with once they received proper training.
In history, the Hungarian Revolution consud so much of Austria’s resources that even with the assistance of Russian forces, it took significant effort to suppress it. It was the ample ti for preparation given to the rebels that posed such a challenge.
“Very well, in that case, let us launch the attack. Command the troops to exercise restraint, I do not want to clean up after them!” Franz spoke with great seriousness.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” Prince Windisch-Gr?tz replied.
“Pri Minister, how are the preparations for the aftermath coming along? Once the Hungarian Revolution is suppressed, how does the governnt plan to govern the Hungarian region?” Franz asked with concern.
Pri Minister Felix confidently replied, “Your Highness, considering the unique situation in Hungary, our cabinet is prepared to further divide the Hungarian Province. We will divide them into three provinces, with the Danube River and Tisza River as the boundaries.
The first is the Western Hungarian Province, located west of the Danube River, with its capital in Pécs. The second is the Central Hungarian Province, located east of the Danube River and west of the Tisza River, with its capital in Miskolc. And the third is the Eastern Hungarian Province, located east of the Tisza River, with its capital in Debrecen.
Read the latest chapters at
In addition to the already divided Croatian Province, Transylvania Province, Slavonia Province, and Vojvodina Province, the Kingdom of Hungary will be divided into a total of seven parts.
After the war, the gathering places of the Magyar people will also be divided into three parts. The governnt will allocate significant funds to local education to help the local population integrate into Austria as quickly as possible.”
Frantz nodded in satisfaction. With the division of administrative regions and the assimilation of language and culture, using this combination of strategies, Hungary would rely be reduced to a regional term decades later.
“How will the education funds be addressed?” Frantz asked with concern.
Austria’s current warti economic system, known as planned economy, had also confiscated a significant amount of property from rebel forces, leaving no shortage of funds.
This economic model was only suitable for short-term ergencies or sudden bursts of growth. As ti passed and the system beca rigid, it would inevitably restrict economic developnt. Eventually, efforts would have to be made to restore to a normal economic model.
If they were to rely on central governnt funding, the financial burden on the governnt would be too great once the economy returns to normal. After all, there was a need for assimilation in the Hungarian region, and other regions of Austria would also require the sa.
“Your Majesty, we are considering abolishing the church tithe and replacing it with a governnt-imposed compulsory education tax to address the funding gap!” Felix hesitated as he spoke.
Frantz’s eyes lit up. He had long wanted to abolish the church tithe but as a devout Catholic, he needed a suitable reason to do so, as abruptly abolishing it would bring him into conflict with the Church.
Now that the Pri Minister has brought it up, Frantz naturally fully supports this idea. If the Church has any objections, they can take it up with the Cabinet, as it was their proposal. Frantz cynically thought to himself.
After all, this era was no longer the Middle Ages. The Pope has been driven into exile by the revolutionary party in Naples, and the Church was ultimately no match for the governnt. Of course, they still have the power to tarnish soone’s reputation.
“Do we have enough funds? Significant education expenses will be required throughout the country in the coming years. Will the abolition of the tithe be sufficient?” Frantz asked, full of concern.
Felix said firmly, “Your Majesty, there is a serious moral decay among the religious personnel in our country. As devout believers in God, it is necessary for us to rectify the misconduct within the Church.
The Cabinet is prepared to conduct a thorough investigation of the clergy and impose strict punishnts on those who violate the precepts. We will also seize any illegal assets held by the Church.
These funds will be allocated to the field of education, along with the obligatory education tax. I believe Austria’s educational expenses will be well covered.”
Since they have already offended the Church once, Frantz thought it best to continue targeting this lucrative source of money by breaking the jar completely.
During the mid-19th century, it was difficult to provide an accurate answer regarding the wealth of the Austrian Church. However, the Church had accumulated significant wealth over the years, much more than the Austrian governnt.
Though it is said, “A guilty conscience needs no accuser,” having excessive wealth may not necessarily be a good thing. Now, the Austrian governnt has set its sights on the Church’s riches. Franz, being a “devout Catholic,” felt obliged to cleanse the Church’s ranks in the na of God.
“The Pri Minister’s words are reasonable. The moral developnt of religious personnel must be strengthened. As faithful followers of God, it is our duty to help guide the wayward servants of God and lead them back onto the righteous path!”
Reviews
All reviews (0)