Chapter 685： Meet Tokuichi (1/2)
”It's time to come, it's finally here!” When Prince Ruprecht received the telegram summoned by the Kaiser, he said with some excitement. Compared with this exercise, it is next to the Kaiser, no, to the whole of Prussia. High-level negotiations are the biggest and most difficult battle. If they are won, Ruprecht will have at least one guaranteed income. The status and power of Bavaria will not be weakened even after the victory of Germany in the first battle. And if it loses, the future of the Kingdom of Bavaria may not be so easy.
Someone may have asked, the Lord Friedrich III of the Kingdom of Bavaria is also here, why should the prince attend this meeting? The reason is simple. The prince’s father has a limited level, and for the emperor’s summons, it is enough to be sick. Can you really find someone to take a king over? Of course, the most important thing is that the Kaiser knows that Ruprecht has the final say on this matter, and what others say is not counted!
”It seems that the Kaiser has already communicated with the high-level officials.” When Ruprecht walked into the hall, he saw not only Kaiser, but also Prince Wilhelm, Prime Minister Bill Low, and the Chief of Staff of the Army. Xiao Maoqi, the latter also nodded slightly to him, as if to thank his men for showing mercy. But this also reveals a message from another aspect, that is, Xiao Maoqi is not so clear about what is going to be discussed today. Otherwise, Ruprecht didn't think the upright little Moqi would give him a good face.
”Congratulations, Ruprecht, your victory has taken your career further.” The Kaiser said with a gloomy face.
”Your Majesty, your career is also further away from success. We can at least crush the Russians. Warsaw, Riga, Minsk and even St. Petersburg may be incorporated into the empire's territory. You should be happy. By the way, The grievances between the empire and the French may also be completely ended through this war. The second military parade on the Champs-Elysées may not be far away.” His Royal Highness said.
”We don't seem to be talking about one thing.” The Kaiser said.
”It's one thing. Bavaria's interests do not conflict with the interests of the empire. We are responsible for providing ideas and doing things that other kingdoms are not suitable for. At the same time, we also get a share of the rise of the empire. And this part of the interests, even You don't need an empire.” Ruprecht replied.
”Aren’t the privileges and conveniences the Empire granted Bavaria enough?”
”If it's just the relationship between you and me, I trust you. We are friends, friends for more than ten years. We have helped each other, faced pressure together, won victory together, and cheered together. But it is a pity Even as the king of Prussia and the emperor of the empire, your majesty will eventually have a time when he cannot help himself. For example, the reform of the Prussian army and the construction of the navy.”
”And if one day, when the ministers, capital, and bankers around you instigate you to do something against Bavaria, can you hold on?” Ruprecht finished, the temperature in the entire meeting room seemed Sudden decline, this is already very embarrassing! Both Prime Minister Biao Luo and Xiao Maoqi were taken aback by this statement. Especially the latter, he regretted attending this meeting. Because this is a big deal, it's a game between the chairman of the board, what do they mix with senior employees!
”The number of votes in the German Bundestag is determined by the population. Imagine that if we did not lose in this battle, the Kingdom of Prussia should have an absolute majority. Then the capitalists and nobles in Prussia must express their dissatisfaction with Bavaria. What will they do? If your Majesty can't bear the pressure, the Kingdom of Bavaria can't bleed and shed tears, right?” Ruprecht asked rhetorically.