The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven

Chapter 1491 Indian Visitors
"Count Latour, you and Count Coulin draw up a list and schedule. I don't care what you do, but at least 100,000 people must immigrate to Cuba within three years.

At the same time, Cuba implements compulsory military service, and all males over the age of 20 are obliged to join the army.

A day later, a detailed plan for compulsory military service was placed on Franz's desk.

"Your Majesty, there are 720 million men of military age in the country right now. We only need to draw 10% of them to join the standing army every year to maintain our current strength."

It seems that Count Latour has not given up his plan for a large army.

"Five percent every three years is enough, and the service period should be three years as set by the War Department. It is too much to train the reserve forces for two months a year, and the people still need to eat. Twenty days is enough."

Upon hearing Franz's decision, Count Latour hurriedly explained.

"Your Majesty, how can the reservists who have only been trained for 20 days be combat-ready? Our third-line troops also train for four months every year."

"That is the business of your War Department. The training time each year cannot be too long. The specific intensity is up to you."

Count Latour looked embarrassed.

"If you don't have any ideas, discuss it with your subordinates! The regular army can be divided into different levels, but can't the reserve force be divided into different levels? Take it back and redo it!"

Franz scolded, he really couldn't understand why these people liked to do it themselves. If someone could help Franz at this time, he would definitely be happy to have some free time.

Count Latour picked up the plan and left Franz's study in dejection.

Mia Artiez knocked casually on the door.

"Your Majesty, Miss Janci and her entourage have arrived in Trieste."

Franz rubbed his forehead and thought for a long time, then finally said.

"It turned out to be Hei Zhen."

It is said that Lakshmi Payi's arrival was much slower than expected, because in Franz's impression, Raja Jhansi was a rather flattering person.

Gangadhar Rao had some backbone as the Rajah of Jhansi, but not much. He did not fully open trade to the British, but allowed the British East India Company to station troops in his territory.

Gangadhar Rao also formed an army of 3,000 men, but the instructors he hired were officials from the East India Company.

Before his death, he hoped to use part of his rights to sign an "Inheritance Agreement" with the British, hoping to use legal means to leave Zhangxi to his adopted son.

Unfortunately, the colonial laws were written by the British, and after Gangadhar Rao's death, the British refused to recognize the so-called agreement.

Gangadhar Rao, like most Indian princes at that time, wanted to check the British through the Austrian Empire, but was reluctant to take the gamble.

Franz felt like he was fishing, trying to get the Austrian Empire to work for him through small favors. In comparison, Franz felt that Veraweiss, the profiteer, was more courageous.

Over the years, Gangadhar Rao had sent him gold jewelry of poor color, unrecognizable gemstones, and Indian delicacies that looked like vomit.

Although Franz knew that the other party was trying to be friendly, he was really annoyed. In addition, the means of smearing the British were also very clumsy.

From time to time, there are rumors that the British drink human blood and eat human flesh. If it is simply said that the British drink human blood and eat human flesh, some people may believe it, but these Indian princes insist that the red wine the British drink is human blood and the communion they eat is human flesh.

These remarks will only arouse the disgust of Europeans and make them look down on Indians even more.

Lakshmi Payi's arrival would make Franz's sister happy for a while. After all, she didn't have many playmates, and even fewer people with whom she could truly get along.

Anna's marriage had long been on the family's agenda, but Franz thought there was really no suitable match for marriage at this time, because the power of the entire Europe would be reshuffled soon.

Any judgment made based on the current situation is completely meaningless. Not only will it fail to bring benefits and allies to the country, it will even bring trouble and enemies.

There are some things Franz cannot see clearly about the future. Instead of worrying about it, he might as well live a good life in the present.

Trieste.

No matter how many times she had seen it, Lakshmi Payi was always shocked that the ship she was on was as humble as an ant in front of the huge steel warships nearby.

The waves caused by the passing of the giant ship could almost overturn the ship she was on. No one could feel this better than she did on the deck. Lakshmi Payi still remembered the shock of the first time she saw the sea, the first time she saw a ship bigger than a house, and the first time she encountered an ironclad ship.

The sharp sound of the whistle brought her back to reality. This time when she arrived in Austria, Lakshmi Payi found that the warships in the port seemed to be larger.

Lakshmi Payi's performance was relatively good, and her attendants were usually a proud group of people in Zhangxi, but at this moment they all huddled together.

"What a bunch of useless guys! Where's your courage?"

Lakshmi Payi said, and slapped each of them on the buttocks. The pain finally brought them back to reality.

"Saka, is this Vienna? Are the people living here Ashura?"

Saka means master and is a respectful title used by the lower to address the higher.

In Indian mythology, Asuras are good at making war weapons. "They command burning metal beasts that spew flames and thick smoke." At this time, the steam ironclad warship passing by seems very appropriate.

Lakshmi Payi tapped the attendant on the head.

"Do not say silly things."

At this time, several well-dressed gentlemen got off a luxurious carriage nearby and spoke in very standard Hindi.

"Ms. Lakshmi Payi, we are here to escort you to Schönbrunn Palace on the orders of Archduchess Maria Anna."

"How can he speak our language?"

Several of Lakshmi Payi's attendants were whispering.

“Not only do I speak Hindi, I can also understand your dialect.”

The visitor teased in Zhangxi dialect. His companions couldn't stand it any longer.

"We are here to serve the Grand Duchess, not to let you show off your skills."

"Feel sorry."

"Ms. Lakshmi Payi, are we ready to go? If we miss the next train, we will have to wait until tomorrow."

"of course."

Lakshmi Payi answered readily.

"I have one more question though. What is it?"

Lakshmi Payi pointed to the shipyard not far away.

"It will be the largest ship in the world. The brainchild of the Austrian Empire."

The royal attendant spoke proudly, and the people around him also showed admiring expressions.

Lakshmi Payi was filled with emotion.

"It turns out they can make the boat even bigger."

After arriving at the train station, Lakshmi Payi's attendants were even more certain that they had arrived in the Asura Realm. The winding steel snake was spewing black smoke and slowly approaching them. The harsh friction sound made their hair stand on end, and they even had to overcome their instinct to escape.

"You are such an unworldly fellow. This is called a train!"

"You still say they are not Asuras?"

Several maids were chattering, and even the private room was a little unpleasant.

"Ms. Lakshmi Payi, your servants cannot be brought into Schönbrunn Palace. They are too rude! If they offend Madame Sophie and Her Royal Highness the Queen, things will not end well."