Capítulo 118: Chapter 5, Swiss Mercenaries

Whether the military liked it or not, Austria's disarmament resolution had been decided. The government shifted its focus from military affairs to local construction.

Above all, the most important national policy was obligatory education. To motivate the bureaucrats, Franz decided to implement an appraisal system.

That is, to link the effectiveness of obligatory education with the promotion of officials.

At the core of this was the promotion of the Austrian language. After all, the purpose of this compulsory education was not simple—it was mainly to unify the language and culture, laying the foundation for national integration.

"Have the assets purchased from the Church been accounted for?" Franz asked with concern.

Finance Minister Carl replied, "Your Majesty, it's still being tallied. Many of these assets are complex and difficult to appraise.