On March 9, 1848, Vienna became more and more chaotic. Burning, killing, and looting occurred from time to time, and the whole city lost order.
This was already the third day of the revolution. Due to the contradictions between the working class and the bourgeoisie, there had been many conflicts between the two sides due to the relationship of interests.
If it weren't for the common enemy, the two sides would have gone their separate ways. Even though they maintained an alliance in name, both sides went their separate ways.
There was no other way. Even if there was a revolution, they still needed to eat. Therefore, the first to suffer were the capitalists in the grain industry. Their grain shops were revolted by the workers.
Under the encouragement of some people, the workers who were usually squeezed harshly also had thoughts of revenge at this time. Many people simply decided to go all the way and take revenge if there was a grudge.
They killed the overseers, killed the thugs raised by the capitalists, and pointed the finger of the revolution at the bourgeoisie.
If there was a first, there would be a second. The hands of the capitalists were stained with the blood of the workers. It would have been fine if there was no one to guide them, but now that there was someone to encourage them, they could no longer be suppressed.
Many trade union representatives who wanted to stop them instantly became counter-revolutionaries and the running dogs of the capitalists. No reason could stop them from taking their revenge.
Human desires were terrifying. When everyone killed the first capitalist and divided his wealth, they could no longer hold it in.
This stimulated the conflict between the two sides. In order to protect their own interests, the capitalists hurriedly formed their own revolutionary army, and the two sides even had many fights.
Now, the revolutionary army led by the bourgeoisie targeted the aristocrats of Vienna, while the revolutionary army of the working class revolted the aristocrats and the capitalists together.
At this time, a large group of people had gathered in a manor in Vienna. These people were all people who valued money more than their lives. Those who were afraid of death had already fled Vienna.
An old man in his sixties said in a trembling voice, "Mr. Owen, what should we do now? Those bumpkins set their sights on us, and in just two days, thirteen gentlemen have already been killed!
The wealth that has been robbed is incalculable. If this situation continues, it won't be long before it will be our turn! "
Everyone looked at Owen. This revolution was planned by him. Now that the situation was out of control, everyone hoped that he could come up with effective measures.
Owen's face was ashen as he looked at the crowd. He had not expected things to turn out like this. His original goal was to use the working class to work for him and establish a bourgeois regime.
Unfortunately, before the new government was established, the people below lost control. The revolutionary party that was supported was unable to complete the mission given to them by everyone.
The union representatives that they had roped in could not control the workers at all. The revolution had deviated from their predetermined path from the very beginning.
"I also deeply regret the accidental deaths of these thirteen Taoist priests. The dead cannot come back to life, may they rest in peace in heaven!
Their blood will not be spilled in vain. We will make them pay for this. This included the loss of everyone's assets. What they paid now was only for a greater harvest in the future.
The situation now is very unfavorable. We have no choice but to activate our backup plan and send people to negotiate with His Majesty. At the same time, we have to prepare to suppress these rebels! "
Everyone fell silent. They had no choice but to negotiate. They were all smart people and understood that the current situation was very disadvantageous to them. The army was still loyal to the royal family.
This time, they only caught the government off guard. If they waited for the City Defense Army to return, the situation would probably change.
No one believed that a motley crew would be able to defeat a regular army.
Smart people were all rational. When they found that the situation was not good, they naturally tried to find a way to escape. Especially after the outbreak of internal conflicts, everyone's enthusiasm for the revolution was even lower.
They could take the lives of others, but there was no room for discussion if they wanted to take their own lives.
At this time, a young man in his twenties wearing glasses stood up and asked, "Mr. Owen, do you think it's possible? Don't forget, since the beginning of the uprising, we have no way out.
Think about how many nobles we have executed in the past two days. It's not like you don't know the chaotic relationship between the nobles. At this time, do you think the nobles will let us go?
Even if they let us go now, how can we guarantee that they won't come after us later? Don't tell me you think that our epileptic emperor can make a decision? "
The people who were ready to accept the reality and were ready to compromise hesitated at this time.
In this revolution, the nobles of Vienna had suffered heavy losses, and the hatred between the two sides had been formed.
Even if they could use the power in their hands to force the court of Vienna to compromise, once the city guards returned, the balance of power between the two sides would be reversed.
The armed forces in their hands were not the regular army, and it was only a matter of time before they were disbanded. If the two sides fell out, they would not even have the strength to resist.
This was different from when they fought against Prime Minister Metternich, who followed the rules and did not use extreme means.
Now that they had broken the rules, could they still count on the nobles to abide by the rules?
This was a very real problem. Even if they controlled the government, they would not have the power to resist the counterattack from the nobles.
After hearing the young man's words, Owen's face turned livid. How could he not think of these problems?
However, the death of a fellow Daoist was not the death of a poor Daoist. He still had a way to ensure that he could escape safely. In this uprising, he had gained enough. At worst, he would be exiled overseas.
"Ramsey, we all know the problem you mentioned, and I can't give you a guarantee. But don't forget, the nobles suffered heavy casualties this time, and it was not us who did it.
It was obviously those peasants who did it. We organized the army to protect ourselves and suppress the rebellion. This uprising has nothing to do with us.
Didn't some of the nobles support our cause before? At this time, we need them to show up and determine the nature of this rebellion! "
Owen's expression did not change at all when he said those words that turned black into white. Although he was deceiving himself, this was undoubtedly a good way to shift the hatred.
If the nobles wanted to take revenge after the incident, it would be completely out of sympathy. In order to protect the interests of the class, they had to do it, but this did not mean that all of them wanted to avenge the dead.
In fact, many people would even celebrate this. If some families had no descendants, they could pick up a title to inherit, and maybe even get a fief.
As long as they found the scapegoat, shifted the hatred, and spent some money to bribe them, the matter would be over.
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