Chapter 112: Playing Dumb

Turbulence in the Balkan Peninsula did not affect Franz's mood, even the crackdown on the rebel groups failed to attract his attention.

Having been an Emperor for so many years, he had seen his fair share of storms. Weren't those attempting to rebel either quashed before they started or swiftly suppressed?

Franz was accustomed to such matters; it was almost routine that every few years, some would foolishly seek death. Usually, they were suppressed by the police, and even if some occasionally raised the banner of rebellion, they were quickly extinguished by local feudal forces.

Almost all remnants of feudalism were very vigilant against revolution, and since the gunfire of 1848, the situation in Austria had changed.

Anyone could suppress a rebellion, and no matter when or for what reason, suppressing a rebellion was just. Even if it caused collateral damage, there was no worry of being held accountable.