Looking at the gray-haired old Prime Minister, Franz began to have his doubts, asking himself, "Is this really the right thing to do?"
But he quickly dismissed the thought, understanding that politics has no place for indecisiveness. Besides, Prime Minister Felix still looked very spirited and was more than capable of handling state affairs.
Franz, who was sentimental, did not like to change his staff too often. Except for those who left early due to health reasons, the remaining cabinet members had served for more than two decades.
The stability at the top ensured the continuity of policies. All these years, as Austria maintained its rapid development, they had all been contributors to this success.
As for the fear of ministers overshadowing the monarch or the concern about the cabinet becoming too powerful, those were issues only a mediocre ruler would worry about. Franz had no such concern.
