Metternich grew increasingly excited as he spoke: "Yes, relying solely on the Secret Police cannot completely eliminate the emergence of 'harmful elements', but fortunately, the majority of the Empire's subjects are absolutely loyal to Your Majesty.
"We can establish reporting stations in every village, every neighborhood, and offer generous rewards to those who report the spread of harmful thoughts.
"And for 'dangerous individuals,' they can be convicted without public trial.
"I believe it won't take long for the Empire to restore the beautiful and stable order of the past."
"Your suggestion is excellent!" Franz II thought of those damned Liberals being thrown into prison by the Secret Police, and excitement curled up the corners of his mouth.
But he quickly worried again: "But, won't this cause people's dissatisfaction?"
