Life of Being a Crown Prince in France

Chapter 549: Chapter 460: The Death of the Emperor of Sanctum

Almost half of the British members of Parliament immediately voiced their agreement, “The Fao Allied Forces have already taken the initiative on the battlefield, we must respond!”

“If Austria regains Silesia, the strategic balance Germany had achieved will be shattered.”

“Not just Silesia, the Fao alliance could even influence the political situation across the European Continent…”

As a traditional troublemaker, England would never allow a dominant power to emerge in Europe.

However, some more cautious members of Parliament shook their heads in discussion, with one of them standing up and saying,

nd Poland also dispatch troops.

The resolution was quickly sent to Ten Downing Street for Prime Minister William Pitt Junior’s signature.

It seemed that soon, Europe might be completely ignited with Silesia as the focal point.

…

Silesia.

South of the City of Liegnitz.

“Please accept this token of appreciation.” General Leao, grinning widely, gestured towards the carriage stopped on the road, “I heard about it, even Marshal Lacy was opposed to sending more troops to Ratibor, but it was you who overcame the opposition and had General Kellermann lead 30,000 troops to assist me.”

“Ah,” Joseph coughed and smiled, patting his shoulder, “We are old friends after all, I couldn’t just watch you fall into danger.”

p the ‘March Offensive’ combat plan, just waiting for your Corps to arrive, and we will soon be able to break through the Breslau fortress.”

Joseph couldn’t help but sigh to himself, as General Willemze, who had earlier rushed him, had not yet left, and now Leao was urging him again.

The Guard Corps had been “resting” here for over half a month, it seemed they really couldn’t delay any longer.

As he reluctantly turned to Bertier, preparing to order the troops to set out, he heard the rapid approach of hoofbeats. Soon after, an officer holding a black obituary entered the tent, and said in a solemn tone, “Your Highness, gentlemen, the Holy Roman Emperor has been summoned by Jesus…”

Although Joseph was rather saddened by the passing of his uncle, after all, he was a relative , he too felt a sense of relief.

Joseph II, according to the course of history, had passed away at the end of February 1790.

And France would now be able to use this occasion to extricate itself from the whirlpool of the Silesian Wars.

Joseph looked toward General Leao, who was shocked, and said mournfully, “My beloved uncle has passed away, I must return to Vienna to attend the funeral.”

Leao also came to his senses, and began to beat his chest and lament, “May His Majesty rest in peace in Heaven…”

For a moment, no one brought up the situation of the war anymore, Marshal Lacy urgently revised the battle plans, switching to full defensive positions. Fortunately, the Austrian Army had gained some advantages previously, and Prussia was also unable to seize the opportunity to launch a full counterattack.

One week later.

Vienna did not have any somber air, in fact, the death of Joseph II even seemed to excite some people.

Inside Schonbrunn Palace, several ministers were advising Leopold II, “Your Majesty, if the nobles continue to be uncooperative, the nation’s finances will be depleted within a few months.”

way loudly announced, “Count Kaunitz arrives—”

Leopold II quickly turned his head and saw State Minister Kaunitz briskly walking in, saluting him by placing his hand on his chest, then loudly said, “Your Majesty, it is urgent that we suspend the reforms. As for those reformers filled with fanciful ideas, I believe they could be arrested for inciting riots!”

Although Kaunitz was not favored by Leopold II and had gradually moved away from the center of power, his influence as an important political force in Vienna was not to be underestimated.

Seeing his firm support to end the reforms, Leopold II hesitated no longer, and said to the Minister of the Interior, “Please draft the decree to suspend the reforms immediately, we will discuss it at the imperial conference tomorrow morning.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Joseph II’s coffin slowly proceeded down the streets of Vienna, carried by the robust imperial guards. The Pope’s personally dispatched Cardinal led a group of priests, carrying various ceremonial instruments, followed closely on either side.