Chapter 1994: Political Blackmail III (1/2)
”This seems to be very difficult to operate. It reminds me of Prime Minister Bismarck's diplomacy. He is a person who can really balance the various relations facing Germany.” Prince Albert said.
”Thanks for the praise.” The prince said with a smile.
”That's great, how do you need me to cooperate now?” Prince Albert asked.
”Prince Louis Mountbatten, Marquis of Milford Haven, the former British First Maritime Secretary, will also accompany this delegation to Brussels. You can go to the Netherlands to meet him. You can be friendly. That's it.” Said.
”I see, the poor Prince Mountbatten, at the beginning of the war, was deposed because of his unusual relationship with the empire, and now, the British have to use his special status to get closer to the empire.” Prince Albert said with a sigh.
(The wife of Prince Louis Mountbatten is the princess of the Hesse-Rhine Grand Duchy. It is also related to another giant in Germany, the Mecklenburg family. The prince’s son is even more famous, and he is famous in history. Lord Mountbatten, the master of the partition of India and Pakistan!)
No way, before the First World War, the relationship between the royal families in Europe was so complicated. When peace talks are needed, the blood of some top nobles becomes a condition that can be used. For example, this Prince Louis Mountbatten. The relationship with the three major duchy of Germany is naturally to be used.
For the same reason, the prince is also taking advantage of this relationship. If you choose to meet in the Netherlands, you must be prepared to let the French know the news. The Chinese don’t know, the Duke Hendrick, the Duke of the German Mecklenburg family and the husband of Queen Wilhelmina, will also find a way to send this news. In the hands of the French. Then, under appropriate circumstances, Americans will also know the news, so next. It's about to happen!
”So what is the list of people who will meet with the British this time?” Prince Albert asked.
”You and I will naturally be on the list, and General Crook can participate. The British can only be the Foreign Secretary and Prince Mountbatten. In addition, both parties can add a clerk.” The prince thought I thought about it.
”This does not seem to be courteous? The number of negotiators on both sides is not equal.” Prince Albert said.
”It has given them a lot of face. If it is after the war, the British Foreign Secretary and Prince Mountbatten can only use an audience to see me. Because in the future, I will be the King of Bavaria and the Regent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire! We have to send a signal to the outside world, that is, the Empire negotiated with the British under the advantage, and the British accepted their weak position. After the negotiation is over, we can send some signals of relaxation for the Americans and French There were some misjudgments,” the prince said.