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

Chapter 1548 At your own risk
Obviously not.

At this time, Metternich was far from being as embarrassed as he was in history. Although he was no longer the Prime Minister of the Austrian Empire, he still held many important positions, such as lifelong elder of the House of Peers, Prince of the Austrian Empire, special envoy of the Emperor, etc.

Metternich's weight is definitely enough, and open provocation is a far more direct excuse for war than the debt issue.
Not to mention Mexico's shitty internal affairs and military, it's hard to find foreign aid like Tassan Anna.

A series of wars in Europe between 1848 and 1850, coupled with an economic crisis, left the major European powers licking their wounds.

Especially the UK, in order to get out of the economic crisis, they are wholeheartedly preparing for the World Expo hoping to find a turnaround.

Now they are being asked to spend huge costs to help a treacherous villain fight a war with an uncertain future. Do they really think the British are doing charity?
In addition, the influence of the Austrian Empire has long penetrated into every aspect of Mexico. It is not easy to completely change Mexico, but it is still easy to support a puppet to come to power or cause trouble.

There was only one reason why Franz did not change players, and those competitors of Tasan Anna were more abstract.

For example, Lucas Alamein, who is considered the second most important person in Mexico, is the exact opposite of Tassan Anna. He is an extreme white supremacist.

Lucas Alamein did not even consider the Indians as human beings, but only as livestock. The crimes committed by some of his family members against the Indians would make the three great tyrants of Africa ashamed.

There was also a bishop who liked corpses, and a general who fell in love with mares.
In addition, Franz is relatively good at collusion. If the great powers really decide to interfere, Franz can also give up some of Mexico's interests in exchange for their support.

In this way, you are good, I am good, and everyone is good.

As for Mexico, it will naturally make some sacrifices for the greater harmony of the world.
In addition, on a personal level, Tasan Anna felt that people like Metternich, who were reasonable and always considered the overall situation, were easier to deal with.

Just like when he faced John von Siner, a high-ranking California official who was a businessman, Tasan Anna could only defend himself. Not to mention plotting against the Austrian Empire, he also had to be careful not to be plotted against by the other party all day long.

Johann von Siener was indeed an capable official, but this kind of person is too fond of forming cliques and doing things ruthlessly and without any scruples.

Johann von Seener is a brave fighter, so it is no problem to use him to open up new land. But in the future, Franz cannot rely solely on force and calculation to localize California. For this, Franz needs order.

At first everything was the same as usual. Tasan Anna pretended to be sick in the Presidential Palace, and the envoy of the Austrian Empire was waiting in the State Guesthouse.

But as word of Metternich's arrival in Mexico City spread, the nationalists, incited by Tasan Anna, became restless.

Of course, if it were just these Mexican nationalists, they would most likely choose to hold some demonstrations in the Constitution Square, or paint some warning words on the walls of the State Guesthouse.

But unfortunately, in addition to these naive nationalists, there are countless forces in Mexico City that oppose Tassan Anna. They wish that Tassan Anna would not step down so that they would have a chance.

"European vultures are eating our flesh! How can a true eagle be afraid of a scavenger vulture?

Let us hang the Habsburg vultures and traitors!"

These slogans could not scare Tasan Anna, after all, he received more terrible threats every day. But soon the door of the Mexico State Hotel was splashed with chicken blood, and the walls were covered with extreme words.

Tassan Anna's confidants in the Mexican high-level leadership began to worry, as they did not want Tassan Anna to fall.

"Mr. President, we must act. What if Metternich really died in Mexico City?"

"So what?" Tasan Anna said nonchalantly, "It wasn't us who did it anyway."

"Mr. President, what you said makes sense, but I'm afraid the Austrians don't believe it."

Tasan Anna felt his blood boiling when he heard this, this was his territory! But soon Tasan Anna suppressed his anger, he had to admit that at this time, the whole of Mexico had to rely on others.

"Send more people to protect the State Guesthouse."

"Mr. President, I'm afraid this is inappropriate."

"What's wrong?"

The senior officials nearby all looked at Colonel Jimmy.

"Jimmy, go ahead."

Jimmy looked bitter. "Mr. President, we cannot exclude nationalists in the army."

"waste!"

Tasan Anna roared angrily, he didn't expect that he would play with fire and get burned. He had no choice but to say it.

"Send them all away, and take a battalion from the Foreign Legion to escort the Austrians."

"They won't leave. Metternich says he won't leave unless he sees you."

Tasan Anna smashed the bottle in his hand hard on the head of his still laughing mistress.

"Damn old thing! I'll go meet him!"

Mexico State Guest House.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Tasan Anna said with great sorrow.

"Mr. Metternich, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. But now is not the time to talk about those trivial matters. As you know, the anti-Austrian sentiment among the Mexican people has always been very strong, and it is difficult for me to deal with it.

You have to understand my difficulties.

You go back to San Francisco first, and I will give you a satisfactory answer in a few months."

Metternich raised his eyes and said.

"How many months?"

"Three weeks! I will give you an answer within three weeks."

Tasan Anna patted his chest and said this in a serious tone, but it was not the first time that Metternich had heard such a promise.

"Okay, Mr. President, if you say three weeks, then it's three weeks. But first we have to talk about the little thing you mentioned."

Tasan Anna's worry, which had just been put at ease, was immediately raised again, and he could only laugh dryly.

"Don't bother with such a small matter. I will take care of it."

“The anti-Austrian remarks in your newspapers and the slander and rumors about Austria-Mexico relations are no small matter. His Majesty the Emperor of our country has always attached great importance to the international reputation of the Austrian Empire.

He does not want to see these rumors and smears in any officially permitted newspaper in Mexico.”

Tasan Anna did not notice Metternich's expression. He just spoke with difficulty.

"You should know that we in Mexico are a democratic country and the people have this right"

"If your men can't control the situation, you can replace them."

Metternich said this solemnly, and to Tasan Anna's shock, Metternich said something even more shocking.

“President Tasaounas, do you know how many people in Mexico want to replace you?”

Tasan Anna said as he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"You're joking. We are allies who support each other. We prosper together and suffer together."

“I’m not kidding. Your behavior has caused great trouble to our country. I will wait for you here for three weeks. If I don’t see the official document from the Mexican government within three weeks,

Then you will suffer the consequences.”

Metternich waved his hand, indicating that Tasan Anna could leave.