Chapter 42, The Grand Reserve Strategy

On October 23, 1850, the German Federal Parliament convened in Frankfurt. The Austrian Empire proposed a joint cabinet for all the member states, which quickly gained everyone's support at the assembly.

The only effect of the support from the smaller states was probably to add to Austria's prestige; in reality, the ultimate decision-making power was still in the hands of the larger states.

Prussia and the Kingdom of Bavaria naturally opposed it outright. Everyone forming a cabinet together, with each state sending a representative—such a bad idea, they would be surprised if agreed to it.

As the leader among the German Confederation, once this cabinet was established, the Prime Minister would naturally be the Austrian representative—there was no doubt about that.

Just thinking about it made one realize that with a cabinet of more than thirty people, there would be no shortage of disputes when issues arose, and naturally, the Prime Minister would make the final decision.