Chapter 66, Best Allies

With the economic recovery, the financial revenue of the Vienna Government surged. The government would not just hoard the money, as it needed to be spent.

By the middle of 1897, various departments had already begun to roll up their sleeves, preparing to vie for the next year's budget.

The Emperor had gone on vacation, leaving the authority to allocate the budget in the hands of the Crown Prince. It was clear to all that this was the Emperor paving the way for his son.

There was nothing to oppose since, although the Emperor was still healthy, he was also 67 years old. In an era where life expectancy was less than fifty, that age was certainly considered "long-lived."

No one could guarantee that the aging Emperor wouldn't meet God suddenly one day. From this perspective, it was crucial to give the Crown Prince some practice in advance to avoid any potential chaos.