Talleyrand immediately put on an air of importance, declaring that even if they raised the loan limit, they absolutely had to obtain this "interesting" weapon.
Three days later.
There was a fierce dispute underway in the Schonbrunn Palace.
"Given the Empire's current finances, an immediate ceasefire is the most favorable option." State Minister Kobutsel declared eloquently, "The Empire revealed many shortcomings in the previous wars; what we need now most is a reform.
"Such reform will bring the Empire more tax revenue, stronger cohesion, and more manpower, enabling us to defeat our enemies at the lowest cost!"
As he spoke, he gave a signal to the young man beside him.
Metternich, serving as advisor to the Foreign Minister, quickly stepped forward and gave Franz II a respectful bow: "Your Majesty, Archduke Karl has achieved a series of victories in the wars against the Ottoman Empire and Prussia, uniting the Empire as never before.
