Without thinking, the prince said to the emperor: "It seems to me that this young man is not of bad character in general, and he is a good boy with a good nature. And the resourcefulness is still good, and the ability is outstanding, but there is still some lack of experience. ”

Charles VI rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Can you make a serious judgment, what you said is no problem for any young man in the empire." ”

Criticized by Charles VI, the prince also said helplessly: "Alas, the time is too short, and I dare not draw any conclusions at present." To be honest, this kid is a bit hidden, and I do see some good in him, but it's also possible that he showed me a performance. This kid is not easy to figure out. ”

"Haha, so that's the case, then this kid really has something, and even you, the old fox, can't see through it at a glance." When Charles VI heard this, he was much happier, and he rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "If this is the case, then you can cultivate this Eugen well." It's good that it's not easy to see, and when the two sides clash with each other, the most fearful thing is that your teammates will be seen through at a glance. ”

The prince's impression of Eugen was generally good, and he was more supportive of Charles VI's intention to cultivate Eugen.

However, after thinking about it for a while, the prince still spoke: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, there is no hurry in the matter of this Eugen for the time being, it is better to put him aside and dry for a while." After some time, we will learn more about his nature, and it will not be too late to make a decision. ”

Charles VI was reminded by the prince and immediately calmed down. After a moment, he nodded and said, "Well, that's fine. Enough for him in the county. If he has the ability, he can get the rest without giving it to him; If you don't have the ability, even if you give it, you will lose it. ”

After saying that, Charles VI sighed again, and continued rather melancholy: "Alas, I am also in a hurry. There are too few people who can be trusted, and there is really no one available. ”

Prince Eugen knew that Charles VI sighed in large part because of the state edict on the table about the heir to the empire. As an emperor, he did not have an heir to inherit his country. Seeing that he was getting old day by day, out of love for his daughter, Charles VI proposed that his only daughter, Princess Maria, inherit his position as emperor.

However, once this proposal was put forward, it was met with unimaginably strong obstacles. Almost all the vassal states attached to the Holy Roman Empire expressed their opposition to this proposal. Several Grand Duchyes even stated that they would not accept a queen to rule over them even if they seceded from the Empire.

It is understandable that such an obstacle would be encountered, and while there was a precedent in Europe for women to become Grand Dukes of the Kingdom, it was the first of its kind in the Holy Roman Empire.

At the same time, due to many factors, the strength of the Habsburgs has been in a stage of decline, and the binding force on other principalities has continued to decline. In the final analysis, it is because of strength, if the Habsburgs are strong, who does not agree, and leads the troops to destroy it, how can there be so many problems.

As a result, twenty years have passed since the promulgation of the Edict of State, and the number of signatures on the Edict has remained unchanged. For so many years, it is easy to say that those vassal states have always gritted their teeth and disagreed.

In desperation, Charles VI even used the trick of pretending to be sick, which was really well-intentioned.

The Prince was lamenting the hard work that Charles VI had done for his daughter, when he suddenly remembered something, and immediately said, "Yes, Your Majesty." Your daughter, Princess Maria, was once betrothed to Count Eugen, and I don't know what you plan to do about it. ”

As soon as the prince's voice fell, Charles VI patted his head in surprise and said, "Oh, yes, how did I forget this." No, I had to refuse the Grand Duke of Lorraine's request for an engagement, so I found Maria a casual family affair, and this matter needs to be re-planned. ”

Then Charles VI turned around and looked at Prince Eugen with a wry smile, and said depressedly: "You said that these two children are so big, and they will be at the age of marriage in the blink of an eye." ”

The prince knew that His Majesty the Emperor would react in this way, he may be a loving father, but he was by no means a wise king. Charles VI lacked the necessary control over many things, so things often turned out more than he expected.

For example, the current matter is actually beyond his control. After thinking about it, the prince still said to the emperor: "Actually, my majesty. The palace guards told me that the Count of Eugen had recently met with your daughter, Princess Maria. ”

"What?!" Hearing this, Charles VI was completely shocked. For a young girl, there is so much to say about meeting a man in private.

"You mean? My daughter sneaked out and had a private meeting with Count Eugen? The news made Charles VI feel like a bolt from the blue. He also knew that his daughter was a little naughty, but he didn't expect to be so naughty.

The prince hesitated, but still opened his mouth to correct the error in the emperor's words: "It was not your daughter who ran out, it was the Tulip Bed Palace that Count Eugen took the initiative to go to. Moreover, private contact between a man and a woman who is engaged cannot be called a private meeting. ”

Charles VI was completely speechless, and these details did not matter at all. The important thing is that his daughter has grown up and no longer belongs to him, and a young man like a robber is about to take her.

It's a heartbreaking thing for any father. And even if it is the emperor of the empire, there is no way to stop it.

The Prince saw Charles VI like this, but he could not understand this feeling when he had no children. The prince wanted to say something, but Charles VI said: "Prince Eugen, you go back first, if there is anything we will talk about next time, now I want to be quiet." ”

So saying, Charles VI put his head in his hands, propped his elbows on the table, and fell into annoyance.

The prince said no more, and after saluting the emperor and retiring, he walked back along the secret passage from which he came.

Charles VI sat at the table, his eyes fixed on the candle on the table. Under the light of the candlelight, his eyes and expressions were bright and dark, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

After a long time, Emperor Charles VI suddenly clenched his fists, stood up and gritted his teeth in front of him, and said: "Hmph, boy, I can give you a chance, it's up to you to see if you can grasp it." If you don't have what it takes, then it's no wonder to me. ”

With that, Charles VI turned and walked out. Halfway through, his figure collapsed and returned to that sick state.