Franz II was caught in a dilemma.
A decade ago, his brother Leopold II, leveraging the victory of the Silesia War and a series of political maneuvers, managed to "indefinitely suspend" the Hungarian Grand Council.
Since then, the bothersome clamor of the Hungarians had almost disappeared.
But now, if enough military funds cannot be raised, the Empire might face embarrassment in Switzerland...
Seeing the Emperor's expression, Metternich quickly stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, your decision will increase the Empire's finances by nearly 8 million florins in taxes.
"Moreover, you are only agreeing to convene this Hungarian Parliament session, not canceling the 'indefinite suspension' order. Once the new tax rate is passed, three years later you won't have to deal with the Hungarians anymore."
According to Hungarian law, the Grand Council convenes every three years, but must be summoned by the King of Hungary, who is also the Emperor of Sanctum.
