Chapter 40, Wartime Economic System

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After the suppression of the Vienna Rebellion, Franz immediately ordered martial law throughout the city, followed by a flurry of confiscation. The scope of these confiscations was so extensive that it would take some time to sort out.

To appease the public, Franz issued relief grain as soon as possible; after all, it was all confiscated goods, so distributing it didn't bother him in the slightest.

Essentials like food and coal were now being distributed for free, and the recently rattled populace finally began to settle down.

For political reasons, Franz also promptly characterized the rebellion, pinning the blame on the capitalists.

Vienna's media were under his control, so all the articles published at that time read, "Beware of the capitalists' conspiracies," "The role of international hands in the Vienna Rebellion," "Capitalists absconding with funds"...