Chapter 687: Clear

"Do you want to expand the territory of the Kingdom of Bavaria and get a piece of the spoils? OK! But it's up to you and your Bavarian legion to perform. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 infoThe Imperial Government will not treat anyone who has made a meritorious contribution to it, nor will it spare anyone who wants to divide the Empire, you are a smart person, you should be able to understand. "The Kaiser really didn't think about it, he knew that he had to make a suitable offer for Bavaria, but definitely not now. He was going to look at the offer to Bavaria according to the Austro-Hungarian offer. Therefore, in this case, the Kaiser can only let go of the harsh words first.

"If there's nothing to do, I think I can retire." Ruprecht had said everything he had to say, and he had reassured the Kaiser that he had no idea of dividing Germany, and that all other problems were not a problem. Even if, one day, Prime Minister Bullow is assassinated in Bavaria, it will be fine. After all, Bismarck had met once back then, and he had not seen what happened to the Prussian government later.

"Remember what you said today, and what I said today." Before Ruprecht left, the Kaiser's deep voice sounded again.

"Bavaria, Bohemia and Moravia, hehe, in wartime, Ruprecht is really powerful." Crown Prince William sneered.

"I don't think the Emperor will agree." Prime Minister Biao Luo said cautiously as he slowly wiped the cold sweat on his head with a towel. Today's matter is simply too evil, so he can only be cautious, he naturally can't afford to offend the Kaiser, and for Ruprecht, a lord who dares to bargain with the Kaiser, Bullow can't afford to offend, after all, you can't be the prime minister for a lifetime, right.......

"Little Moltke, what do you mean?" The Kaiser asked directly.

"From a purely military point of view, Bavaria's actions are understandable, and it turns out that Bavaria is much more efficient than anyone else in handling the same money. After all, Bavaria is the size of a kingdom, and it is obviously excessive to form an army group, but if it is used against Russia, a long war of attrition may also wipe out the wealth that Bavaria has saved for more than ten years. He was planning for a rainy day. Moltke's answer was very fair.

"Actually, it doesn't matter, Emperor Fritz is already very old, Crown Prince Ferdinand can ascend to the throne sooner or later, and he is very dissatisfied with Ruprecht's behavior. Princess Mary's position as Grand Duke may not be secure. And if the war is over, Bavaria's military influence will be greatly reduced, and Ferdinand will naturally kick away what is useless. The crown prince said.

"It's not so easy, the central government of the Austro-Hungarian Empire has weak control over the local areas, and the trade ties between Bavaria and Bohemiaia have been established over a period of more than ten years, not to say that they will be eliminated, and the cooperation between the two sides is mutually beneficial from an economic point of view. And after the end of the war. Austro-Hungarian, who had eaten too much, would have had indigestion, and he would even have to rely on Bavaria. ”

"Now Ferdinand is not a king, he can be angry with Ruprech, but when he is king, he can't do whatever he wants. There are some things you can't get used to, but you have to endure them. Are you really in front of me as a king? Is it easy for the prime minister of Bullo? Or maybe Moltke didn't run into something mad? The Kaiser said with a wry smile.

"Remember the phrase, the Prussian capitalists and bankers they are more dangerous than Ruprecht, because of Ruprecht, these guys will be efficient. It's also more convenient for us to do some things. Only if the German nobility and army are united, your future crown will be more secure. Look, in times of war, those guys in the Imperial Council will definitely come up with all sorts of threats. The military will inevitably suffer. But the Bavarian Army will not be affected, because Bavaria does not have strong capitalists and bankers. ”

"Well, since Ruprecht has not done anything to the detriment of the fundamental interests of the German Empire, and we will cooperate in the future, then we just have to sit in the audience. Don't always think about eating all the benefits, that is, the robber is not the emperor, and the fate of the robber is generally not good. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

After the Kaiser finished speaking, he signaled that the others could leave, although the meeting process was somewhat unexpected, but the result was not bad, Bavaria's actions were also within the allowable range of the German Empire, not to mention, the Fritz Emperor gave his daughter the status of a powerful duke, and Prussia really couldn't control .......

"What do you think about this?" When Prime Minister Bullow and Moltke walked out of the hall, the former looked at no one around him and said carefully in Moltke's ear.

"I'm relieved that the Eastern Front will be handed over to him." Moltke's answer was unusually simple.

"Aren't you worried that Bavaria is too strong?" Biao Luo said with some surprise.

"I'm a soldier, and a soldier shouldn't meddle in politics. This should be your question, what do you think? Mr. Prime Minister? Moltke asked rhetorically.

"I ....... I haven't figured it out yet. "Biao Luo is embarrassed. He couldn't guarantee that his statement would not reach the ears of some people.

"Agreed?" Instead of returning directly to the training ground, Ruprecht chose to meet his father.

"It's okay, it's up to Fritz to decide, he knows what we want. I've also proven our strength and if nothing else, they'll decide soon. Ruprecht said.

"Then you can prepare well, I don't have to worry about you doing things." Friedrich III said.

"According to our information, Wilhelm II has summoned Ruprecht, and although no information has flowed out, frequent exchanges between the Prussian and Bavarian military have begun. From this point of view, it seems that they have negotiated something. Two days later, Count Taaffe reported to Emperor Fritz and Crown Prince Ferdinand.

"It seems that the Kaiser agreed. It's time for a showdown between us and Bavaria. Emperor Fritz said. Is General Conrad coming? ”

"The general has been here for three days and is ready for everything." Archduke Ferdinand said.

"Very well, then begin, Count Taaffe, you will personally invite Ruprecht and the prince this afternoon, and tomorrow at eight o'clock in the morning, we will have a showdown!" Emperor Fritz said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Count Taaff saluted respectfully, and then took his leave.

"How many people do you think he'll bring?" Emperor Fritz looked at Ferdinand next to him and said.

"He and Prince Leopold? Or Count Schelling? Ferdinand said.

"No, it's enough for him alone. Because in the final analysis, this is a military issue. And militarily, at least at the campaign level, no one can match. The Emperor said.

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