Chapter 687： Pass (1/2)
”Do you want to expand the territory of the Kingdom of Bavaria and take a share of the spoils? Yes! But it depends on the performance of you and your Bavarian Legion. The imperial government will not treat anyone who has made credit, nor will it let go. For anyone who wants to split the empire, you are a smart person, and you should be able to understand.” The Kaiser really didn’t think about this question. He knew that he must give Bavaria a suitable offer, but it’s definitely not now. . He wants to look at the offer to Bavaria based on the offer from Austria-Hungary. Therefore, in this case, the Kaiser can only let go of cruel words.
”If there is nothing to do, I think I can retire.” Ruprecht has said what he should have said. He has assured the Kaiser that he has no idea of splitting Germany, so all other problems are not a problem. Even if one day Prime Minister Buloh was assassinated in Bavaria, it would be fine. After all, Bismarck encountered it once, and I haven't seen what happened to the Prussian government.
”Remember what you said today, and what I said today.” Before Ruprecht left, the Kaiser's low voice sounded again.
”Bavaria, Bohemia, and Moravia, ha ha, Ruprecht was really powerful in wartime.” Prince William sneered.
”I don't think the Austrian Emperor would agree to it.” Prime Minister Biao Luo spoke cautiously while slowly wiping the cold sweat on his head with a towel. Today’s matter is simply too evil, so he can only express his stance cautiously. He naturally cannot afford to offend the Kaiser. To Ruprecht, who dares to bargain with the Kaiser, Billuo cannot afford to offend, after all, you This prime minister can't be a lifetime.......
”Little Maoqi, what do you mean?” the Kaiser asked directly.
”From a military perspective alone, Bavaria’s actions like this are understandable. Facts have proved that the efficiency of Bavaria's handling of the same money is much higher than that of others. After all, Bavaria is the size of a kingdom, and the formation of a group army is obviously beyond the standard. , But how to use it to fight against Russia, the prolonged war of attrition will probably wipe out the wealth that Bavaria has saved for more than ten years. He did this as a precaution.” Xiao Maoqi's answer was very fair.
”In fact, it doesn't matter. Emperor Fritz is already very old, and Crown Prince Ferdinand will be able to take office sooner or later. He is very dissatisfied with Ruprecht's behavior. Princess Mary's position as the Grand Duke may not be stable. And if the war ends, The military influence of Bavaria will be greatly reduced, and Ferdinand will naturally kick away the useless things.” The crown prince said.
“It’s not that easy. The central government of the Austro-Hungarian Empire has inherently weak control over the localities. The trade ties between Bavaria and Bomia were established in more than ten years. From an economic point of view, the cooperation between the two sides is mutually beneficial. After the war, Austria-Hungary, who eats too much, will definitely have indigestion. He even needs to rely on Bavaria.”
”Now that Ferdinand is not a king, he can act arrogantly with Ruprech, but after becoming a king, he can't do whatever he wants. There are some things you can't understand, but you have to endure it. You really should be my king. So Shunxin? The prime minister of Biaoluo is relaxed? Or is there no maddening thing happened to Little Mao Qi?” The Emperor said with a wry smile.
”Remember that the Prussian capitalists and bankers are more dangerous than Ruprecht. These guys will be efficient because of Ruprecht's existence. It is also more convenient for us to do some things. Only the German nobles Unite with the army, your future crown will be safer. Look at it, during the war, the guys in the Reichstag will certainly put forward all kinds of threats. The army will inevitably be affected. But the Bavarian Legion is not It will be affected because Bavaria does not have strong capitalists and bankers.”
”Well, since Ruprecht has not done anything that harms the fundamental interests of the German Empire, and we still have to cooperate in the future, then we only need to sit in the audience. Don't always think about eating up all the benefits. That is the robber, not the emperor, and the fate of the robber is generally not good.” William II said.
After the Kaiser finished speaking, he signaled that other people could leave. Although the meeting process was a bit unexpected, the result was not bad. Bavaria's actions were also within the scope of the German Empire. What's more, the Emperor Fritz gave his daughters Prussia really doesn't care about the status of a powerful grand duke...
”What do you think about this?” When Prime Minister Biao Luo and Xiao Maoqi walked out of the hall, the former looked at no one around and said carefully in Xiao Maoqi's ear.
”I don't worry about handing it to him on the Eastern Front.” Xiao Maoqi's answer was very simple.