69novels Chapter 419
Chapter 419
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: 0.049s Scan: 0.053sAfter the first day of negotiations, Horthy was in a bad mood because the mustache did not give him any promises and did not make any concessions on the import tariffs of Hungary.
Moreover, his several requests to meet with President Mainz were rejected, which made Horthy very uneasy. He couldn’t help but wonder: Could this be what President Mainz meant? He didn’t want to see him, and the mustache did not agree to his request. Does this mean that President Mainz did not agree to his request and was unwilling to make an opening for Hungary’s agricultural products?
“Eh? Isn’t this General Horthy? Why are you here?”
Just as Regent Horthy was leaving the Hans Government Building in despair, he ran into an old acquaintance.
“Huh? Mr. Constantine, what are you doing?……”
Although seven or eight years had passed, Horthy still recognized the man in front of him at a glance!
It turned out that he was a member of the Austro-Hungarian Parliament – Constantine Gebus!
Horthy was once an admiral of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, so he had a friendship with Constantine. However, after the disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the two served their respective masters. One became the regent of Hungary and the other became an official of Odili. The two almost never met again!
Horthy did not expect that one day he would be able to see his old friend again, and in Berlin, the capital of Hans.
“”Haha, I’m here to attend the cabinet meeting on behalf of Audili, so I’ll stay in Berlin for the next few days. Since we’ve met, how about I buy you a drink?”
Constantine was in a good mood. After seeing his old friend, he enthusiastically wanted to show his hospitality by inviting him to have a couple of drinks to reminisce about the past.
Although Constantine was from Audili, Germany and Austria had already merged at that time, and Audili was part of Hans, so he was naturally also a Hans, and it was not an exaggeration to say that he was showing hospitality.
Looking at the radiant and energetic Constantine, Horthy actually felt a little envious.
Both of them were old men from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and after the disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, each of them controlled a part of the empire that had once existed.
They took almost the same path at the beginning, but after Constantine took Audili to Hans, their paths changed completely.
At this time, Audili had already become a part of Hans, integrated with Hans, and enjoyed Hans’ financial subsidies and economic feedback. Their living standards were rising steadily, Its international status has also risen significantly.
When Audili became independent, it was almost like Hungary, coveted by many surrounding countries. Some countries even sent troops to attack them, but now, all the surrounding countries are respectful to them and dare not invade them in the slightest.
After all, to invade Audili means to turn against Hans. With Hans’ national strength, it would be easy to deal with those countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkan Peninsula!
After all, Hans’ strength is so great that even the British Empire and Gaul are very wary of it, let alone these small countries?
Horthy felt very bitter when he thought that the fate of the two countries had become very different because of a decision made by the other party.
He envied Constantine, really envied him.
After merging with Hans, Audili no longer needs to worry about being invaded by other countries, does not need to bear heavy military expenses, and does not need to worry about its own food. They don’t have to worry about not having enough food, or not being able to sell their industrial products…
With a powerful empire of more than 600,000 square kilometers and a population of more than 80 million, all of this is no longer a problem, and they don’t need to worry about it themselves!
On the other hand, Hungary is not only bullied by surrounding countries, but also has to bear heavy military expenses. Moreover, it does not have its own industrial system, and almost everything needs to rely on foreign imports!
And the worst thing is that the trade channels that they use to earn money to buy military equipment and daily necessities in exchange have also been cut off at this time!
They can’t control themselves at all!
As the regent of Hungary, Horthy is very concerned about this country, but his country is weak and poor. Even if he has spent countless efforts and a lot of time to take care of it, he still can’t solve these problems.
So in just eight years , Horti, who is less than 60 years old, has completely gray hair! Constantine, who is two years younger than him, looks like a middle-aged man in his forties at this time. Compared with eight years ago, he not only does not look old, but also feels younger!
So Horti is very envious of this old friend, envious of him for being able to hold on to Hans’ thigh. On the other hand, they in Hungary do not have such a good life. After three rounds of wine, under Constantine’s temptation, Horti finally couldn’t help but vent all his dissatisfaction in his heart.
Over the years, he has managed Hungary as the regent and has been worried about this country, but he has not been recognized by the people. A large number of people in Hungary secretly scold him for being a dictator, scolding him for not having aristocratic blood but wanting to be the king, and scolding him for sucking the blood of the entire country for his own glory and wealth!
This kind of slander and insults made Horti very frustrated and disappointed. He has obviously worked hard enough, but he can’t get the recognition of the people at all, and he himself doesn’t know where he did wrong. Why don’t the people admit it?
“I think your people are probably missing the powerful empire of the past and the supreme glory they once had!”
Constantine drank a glass of wine, staring ahead, as if he was recalling something, and his tone was slightly nostalgic.
“Yes, if that great empire still existed, how dare these villains around be so presumptuous!”
As an old man of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who had experienced the most powerful and prosperous period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as soon as Constantine spoke, Horthy immediately understood what he meant.
“But, that kind of empire can never be returned to!”
Horthy gulped down a bottle of wine and said in a more sad tone:”We can never go back to that!” The
Austro-Hungarian Empire has disintegrated, and the Habsburg Dynasty has long been destroyed. It is impossible for anyone to have enough prestige to revive this once huge empire!
Let alone other things, just talking about the British Empire and the Gauls, they would never allow the Austro-Hungarian Empire to revive.
Moreover, Odili is now Hans’s territory. Can they still allow Odili to split away?
And without the essence of Odili, can the Austro-Hungarian Empire still be called the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
So Horthy knew very well in his heart that the reason why such a fantasy is called a fantasy is because it can never become a reality!
“That may not be the case!”
Constantine shook his head when he heard Horthy’s words.
“”Huh? Why?”
Holty looked at his old friend with a surprised look. He was extremely confused by what the other party had just said.
“The Austro-Hungarian Empire may never return, but the German Empire may be able to return to its peak!”
Constantine stared at Horthy and said to him firmly
“However, we in Hungary are not Germans. What does the return of the German Empire to its peak have to do with us? Can they still accept us?”
Horthy did not deny Constantine’s words that Hans would rise again. Anyone with a discerning eye could see this.
President Mainz is young and promising, and has great talents. Under his leadership, Hans’ military, economy, politics, culture and technology are all developing rapidly. Hans’ strength is almost different every day. Not only have they completely recovered to the peak level of the Second Empire, but they are also concerned about surpassing their former selves at a faster speed and climbing to higher mountains!
But what does this have to do with Hungary?
Audili can join the big family of Hans because they are originally a nation, brothers with the same language and culture, but Hungary is not!
They are not a nation with Germany, and there are huge differences in culture and living habits.
So the rise of Hans has nothing to do with them!
“We Odili people and you Hungarians are not of the same race, so why could we accept you, the Austro-Hungarian Empire?”
Constantine retorted, which made Horthy speechless!
That’s right!
It doesn’t mean that you have to be of the same race to form a country. With the example of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, even if you are not of the same race, you may still have a chance to get together!