Chapter 125, preparing to be the emperor
"Ferdinand, do you, a father, have prepared only such a small thing to send poor Boris to Finland to suffer?" Xenia said very dissatisfied
Ferdinand just gave her a blank look, as if he had mistreated Boris.
This is to send him to be a duke, not to send him to be a laborer, do you still have to prepare big bags and small bags?
Besides, Ferdinand had a lot of things for him, and compared to when he came to Bulgaria, there was a lot more pomp and circumstance, which was enough for him to open up the situation at the beginning.
"See for yourself, Boris is not yet engaged, you let him go to Finland, and I don't know if he can find a daughter-in-law!" Xenia continued to complain
"What is this? Didn't you say that you were ready to take him on a blind date at any time? Now, how can I not find a daughter-in-law?
Is it true that my Goddar Kohali family has fallen to this point, and my son still has to worry about personal problems? Ferdinand said helplessly
"But how can you guarantee that Boris is going to suffer in that hellish place in Finland? Can't you just make them wait?
Wouldn't it be okay to wait for Boris to get married, and then elect the king? Look at those countries in the Americas, people have dragged on for so many years, isn't it just as good? Xenia gave an example of dissatisfaction
Can the Americas be the same as Europe? The countries of the Americas have become independent, and no matter how much they toss, it is their own business.
And these European countries have just been separated from the Russian Empire, and if they don't act quickly, creating an established fact, it is not clear that the king has not been elected, and they will also be destroyed.
On this issue, Ferdinand obviously did not want to teach Xenia a political lesson, so he could only retreat decisively.
"Alright then, you win! Boris's marriage is up to you, you can discuss it with him if there is something, as long as you want, I have no opinion, it's always okay, right? Ferdinand rubbed his forehead and said helplessly
"No problem, but the biggest problem now is that Finland is too poor, poor Boris will have to live on our financial support in the future, and you, as a father, must find a way to make money for him.
At least be able to maintain the royal family's expenses, otherwise he will have no place in family life in the future! Xenia said with a frown
"Xenia, you're too worried! Finland is a vast and sparsely populated area, and Boris can live a prosperous life even if he develops agriculture casually and sells some timber!
It would be better if he had been a little more nimble, doing wood processing, such as producing paper, furniture, and raising some cattle and sheep.
On this basis, develop education and gradually transition to high-tech industries, Finland is a rich country, and there will not be a starvation as you fear! Ferdinand said with a wry smile
"That's good, since it's so simple, I don't have to worry about it, let him do these things by himself, we must cultivate his sense of independence!" Xenia thought for a moment and said
The style of painting changed so quickly that Ferdinand wondered if Xenia was having another convulsion, worrying about whether he was going to die or live one moment, and then let it go the next.
However, this is also the style of European parents, they also care about their children, but after making sure that there is no big problem, they will let them go and break on their own, even if they hit the head and blood, they will not easily intervene.
According to Bulgarian tradition, the eldest son inherits the family business, and the second son is allowed to develop freely when his parents provide a sum of money when he reaches adulthood.
Of course, parents can also borrow some of their resources, depending on whether they will use them.
Parents are billionaires and dignitaries, and it is not new for sons to wash dishes in restaurants and work in small factories.
"Don't worry, dear, I've arranged everything, as long as Boris is not stupid, he can easily do this grand duke, do you still doubt my ability?" Ferdinand reassured
"Ferdinand, you are mistaken, I did not doubt your abilities! It's just that you have too many ways to trap people, and many people have been killed by you, and they don't know yet.
I'm just worried that Boris has offended you somewhere, you deliberately find some guilt for him, after all, Finland is too poor, or we will pay for Ukraine and make him a big duke! Xenia thought for a moment and said
"Xenia, you are really thinking too much, Boris is your son, he is also my son, how can I, as a father, deliberately cheat him?
Also, your last idea is simply terrible, don't forget that we have six sons in total, what are you going to say to the next four little ones?
You can't let me go find four more Ukrainians and give them them, right?
If because of this incident, let their brothers turn against each other, it will be more than worth the loss! Ferdinand reassured
If parents can't treat every child fairly, then the consequences will be absolutely disastrous.
Including this battle for the Finnish throne, Ferdinand's six sons have a chance, why must it be Boris?
This is the relationship between the order of birth, the old Ferdinand, as the crown prince of Bulgaria, he definitely doesn't look down on it, and he doesn't need the crown of the Grand Duke of Finland.
The remaining five are obviously interested, but in terms of inheritance, Boris is Ferdinand's second in line to the throne, so naturally he takes precedence.
Including such opportunities later, they are all decided in the order of birth, whether to suffer a loss or take advantage, all of them are arranged at the moment of birth, if you want to complain, go and blame God!
"Well, this question is indeed troublesome, it seems that my poor Boris is destined to go to that hellish place in Finland to suffer, and I don't know what is going on in his head, is it not good to stay in Sofia?
A Bulgarian prince is much stronger than the Archduke of Finland?
Just give him a fief. It's much richer than Finland, so is the right really so heavy? Xenia said a little confused
"My dear, this is not a matter of power or wealth, what he wants is to fulfill his dream and become a great king!
We should support their decision, if a person does not have a dream, what is the difference between that and salted fish? Ferdinand thought for a moment and said
"Damn it! Ferdinand, it's all your fault, if it weren't for the imperial science you taught them since childhood, the goals of several of them in life now would not all be to be a great king!
If it did, you wouldn't be going to send them all out to be kings, would you? Europe doesn't have so many crowns. You're not going to engage in any conspiracy again, are you? Xenia asked, confused
"Xenia, you're too worried, how can I engage in a conspiracy?
At most, it's the Americas, you have to know that there are more than a dozen crowns over there, and if it is done well, we will always get something! Ferdinand thought for a moment and said
"Well, you won't engage in a conspiracy, that's your conspiracy is more terrifying, I've read a biography about you!" Xenia said as a matter of course
"What biography? How did I not know, to know that it was illegal to publish a biography about me without my authorization! Ferdinand said angrily
Someone dares to break ground on Tai Sui's head, they simply don't know whether they are alive or dead!
Ferdinand, who was about to settle accounts with the Information Agency, quickly dismissed this idea.
"Honey, it's useless! Your biography was published in other European countries, which is in accordance with local laws.
Besides, what people write is not bad, you don't have to trouble the author anymore, and you haven't blackened your heroic image! Xenia explained
"If you don't have my heroic image, how can you say I'm engaged in a conspiracy? Isn't this still a black thing about me? Ferdinand asked, confused
"You can see it yourself, I brought all the books back, and I'll give them to you later, you can read them slowly!" Xenia said
"I hope so, otherwise I wouldn't mind throwing that author into the sea to feed the sharks!" Ferdinand thought for a moment and said
"Don't change the subject, let's continue with the question we just asked, even if there are many thrones in the Americas, but we still have four sons, can you take so many thrones?
Didn't the rest of the Gotha family have ideas? Even if you can get one or two more crowns, isn't that enough?
That's not your style! With what I know of you, now that you have said it, you will definitely do it!
If there are conditions, if there are no conditions, create conditions to go up!
That's your motto, but what are your plans? Xenia asked curiously
"Xenia, your curiosity is too heavy, it's not good!" Ferdinand said helplessly
"Yes, the phrase 'curiosity kills cats'?
But what does it matter to me whether cats die or not, you know I've never had cats! Xenia thought for a moment and said
Sure enough, Ferdinand was defeated, and when his IQ was pulled to the same level, he was no match for him.
It is impossible to explain, Ferdinand did not have the ability to explain it in a few words.
"The question is simple, if the little guy wants to, whether it is our Asian colony or the African colony, it is possible to build a state.
It can exist as a kingdom under the banner of the Bulgarian Empire, so the problems you are worried about do not exist! Ferdinand explained
"Bulgarian Empire, which means that you will soon be emperor?
But didn't you refuse before? Otherwise, you would have been an emperor a long time ago, and Bulgaria in history also had a crown, didn't you say that you couldn't look down on it? Xenia asked
"It's not a contradiction, even if I become the emperor, there is no need to be the tsar?" Ferdinand replied
"Why? Is the tsar bad? This title is very majestic! Xenia said with a starry look in her eyes
"There's nothing wrong with it, it's just that there are too many tsars in this world, even if I want to be an emperor, I want to create my own empire, what is the inheritance of others?" Ferdinand said domineeringly
"Are you sure? It's not easy to create your own empire, and the European aristocracy won't admit it!
If one is not good, you will become a laughing stock! My dear, you are also old, don't be willful, okay? Xenia said in a panic
"That's my problem, don't you interfere? I have a way to get people to accept it, and even if they don't, what can I do?
If I can't be an emperor or not, why should they admit it?
Now that Bulgaria is in general fashion, believe me, the European aristocracy will admit it, and this is also defending their own interests! Ferdinand explained
Since the beginning of the 20th century, the monarchy has gradually begun to decline, and the status of the aristocracy has gradually declined, from the sole control of the world to the sharing of this power with the bourgeoisie.
And it is still in decline, if they don't want to be eliminated by history, they must stand up and brush up their presence. At this time, Ferdinand's establishment of the Bulgarian Empire was undoubtedly in everyone's interest.
Even though the Bulgarian Empire was a constitutional monarchy, it would increase their popularity and strengthen their position.
If there is one more emperor, it is a big deal to bow once at the party, and it will not harm half of their interests. The aristocracy of this era has metamorphosed, and the first consideration is no longer honor, but interests.
This is also the reason why Ferdinand has long had a presence in European royal families, as the most prestigious European royal family, most of the kings are his juniors.
These people were more or less influenced by him, and even if they didn't support him as emperor, they wouldn't stand up against it.
Of course, this is under the premise that Ferdinand regards himself as the Bulgarian Empire, if he doesn't know whether to live or die on the crown of the Roman Empire, then it is estimated that everyone will turn their faces.
No matter how much I respect you, I can't be your subordinate, right?
If Bulgaria regarded itself as the Roman Empire, how would these countries behave themselves, they would all step on the corpse of the Roman Empire to ascend to the throne, and Rome basically unified the European continent in history.
This involves the issue of everyone's legitimacy, and naturally there is no room for compromise.
There are many countries in history that claim to be the successors of the Roman Empire, but no one directly plays the banner of the Roman Empire, which is the reason.
Naturally, Ferdinand couldn't get into trouble for a name, anyway, it was only a difference in name between the Roman Empire and the Bulgarian Empire, and he couldn't rebuild the Roman Empire anyway!
There are already many heirs to the Roman Empire, and no matter who is orthodox, it is impossible for Bulgaria to be orthodox, even if they talk nonsense with their eyes open, they can't make it up like this!
As long as anyone who knows a little bit of history knows, the two have nothing to do with each other at all.
Even with the establishment of the Bulgarian Empire, Ferdinand continued to procrastinate, mainly in order to accumulate prestige.
The longer the time drags on, the higher his prestige will be, and the higher everyone's recognition of him will be.
If more than ten years ago, he played the brand of the Bulgarian Empire, it is estimated that many people would take this as a joke, and if he did not have enough prestige, he could only be a Bulgarian tsar.
An emperor who bears the banner of the emperor, but only needs the treatment of the king, how could Ferdinand do such a tragic emperor?
Now this time is different, the prestige has almost accumulated, the network has been established, and there is no worry about no supporters!
"Ferdinand, are you sure you're ready? You must know that there are many such jokes in history, and an emperor who cannot be recognized by everyone is not as good as a king?
You're already famous anyway, don't toss anymore, okay? Your exploits are no worse than any emperor's, and there is no need to risk for a title! Xenia said bitterly
"This title is not something I want to do without, Bulgaria has developed to the point where it needs a broader stage, and the empire is only built to raise the prestige of the country!
If I don't do it, Ferdinand Jr. will be miserable in the future, and if he is driven to the shelves, won't there be even more hope of success? Ferdinand explained
This powerful explanation made Xenia shut up, with Ferdinand's prestige, even if something happened, it was within the controllable range, but little Ferdinand couldn't.
The second emperor and the first emperor are not the same concept at all, there are not enough merits to be convincing, and if there is another joke, the throne will be unstable.
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