Talleyrand immediately pretended to be very interested and expressed that even if the loan limit was raised, it was essential to obtain this "interesting" weapon.
Three days later.
An intense argument was taking place at Schonbrunn Palace.
"Given the Empire's financial situation, an immediate ceasefire is the most advantageous choice," State Minister Kobutsel eloquently stated, "The Empire revealed many shortcomings in the previous war, and what it needs most now is reform.
"This will allow the Empire to gain more taxes, stronger cohesion, and more soldiers, thereby defeating our enemies at the lowest cost!"
He gave a glance to the young man beside him.
Metternich, serving as an advisor to the Foreign Minister, immediately stepped forward, bowing slightly to Franz II: "Your Majesty, Archduke Karl has achieved a series of victories in the wars with the Ottoman Empire and Prussia, which has united the entire Empire as never before.
