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It was not so much a pleasant exchange as a house arrest in disguise. After meeting Bismarck, he was not released, but went to Sanssouci Palace, and it was not only Bismarck who was interested in him, but even Wilhelm I was full of interest in him.

Bismarck sat in his place, the teacup in front of him was poured on the ground, and he didn't bother to lift it up. Instead, he let out a long sigh and leaned back in his seat in a daze. At this moment, it was as if he had aged by more than ten years. The middle-aged man who had followed Garion before walked in front of Bismarck, and the hand that was holding the wooden chair was instantly released, he stood up respectfully, and said to the middle-aged man in front of him, "Crown Prince Frederick, you have worked hard to accompany me in such a play." ”

"Hehe, Your Excellency Bismarck's improvisation made me break out in a cold sweat, and the moment you pulled out your pistol, I wondered if I wanted to stop this farce."

Bismarck and King Wilhelm had been eyeing Gallian for a long time, and each of his articles was like a sword of Damocles hanging over his head, and Bismarck even believed that there were spies within the upper echelons of Prussia who leaked secrets to the French. The internal security services launched an investigation into the situation, but no leaks of secrets were found.

In this way, Bismarck had to consider another possibility and prepare for the worst. That is, the French had already guessed all the diplomatic secrets of Germany, but neither King Wilhelm nor Bismarck gave up, he wanted to know where Gallian was sacred.

"What do you think of this person?"

Growing up in England on the other side of the Channel, Crown Prince Frederick, who advocated free thought, had a good impression of Galion, especially in the face of the domineering Bismarck, and was still able to stick to his heart, which was completely different from the flattering royal literati.

"Don't be humble or silent, stick to your position. It's a pity why such a talented person fell into the hands of Napoleon III, a loser, not in our hands. However, judging by the current diplomatic developments, Napoleon III did not believe much of Garion's arguments until we declared war on Denmark and did not pick it up again. If we adjust our foreign policy, we don't think much of a loss will be lost. Fortunately, he was not Napoleon III's foreign minister, but only a supernumerary adviser on the political situation, and did not represent the will of the country. Napoleon III was indeed a mediocre man. ”

After talking with Galian, Bismarck felt ridiculous and regretful for Napoleon III's idle talents, fortunately this natural diplomatic strategist did not appear on the diplomatic stage, otherwise Metternich's uncompetitive son may not be able to pass a few tricks in the hands of Galian, and the Austrian skills that could not be used on the stage were originally too far behind when Metternich was in power.

But I could tell from his words that he was not genuinely willing to serve the royal family of Bonaparte. This man had a strange position, saying that he was for the working class of the whole world, but he was on the side of Napoleon III, and was clearly a double agent, but he was welcomed by the Workers' International Congress and the Tuileries Palace. ”

"That's the kind of person that's more terrifying, isn't it?"

Bismarck sighed and said slowly, "I feel that if the other party's prestige rises again, maybe after the fall of the empire, he will be the next president of the French Republic." ”

At this time, Crown Prince Frederick made a bold suggestion, "In that case, can we let him work for us?" ”

"Is Your Highness crazy?"

Bismarck almost wanted to step forward and gag the other man's mouth, and said sharply, "What is Your Majesty thinking, let him come and play for Prussia?" I'm afraid that not all our information will be leaked by him! ”

Bismarck and Crown Prince Frederick had only a superficially friendly relationship, the crown prince did not approve of the iron-blooded regime, and Bismarck also disdained the idea of the crown prince's liberal policy, and the deep contradictions between the two sides were not as fierce as they were in the future.

Crown Prince Frederick did not show anger or other emotions in response to Bismarck's accusation, but nodded calmly, "I'll leave first." ”

Bismarck was then left alone and withdrew from the Val Ching estate on his own.

At this time, Garion had been escorted to Sanssouci Palace and placed under house arrest, King William had not yet summoned him, and Crown Prince Frederick came to Sanssouci Palace without permission to meet with Garion in private.

Not long after Garian sat down in his bedroom, the door was opened. The young man who had just escorted him had already changed into a military uniform at this time, walked into the door with a grand appearance, stood in front of Garion, and said with a smile, "We meet again, Lord Garion." ”

Seeing the resolute beard in front of him, the originally vague impression in his mind gradually became clear, he showed a look of sudden realization, looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, and said in a lost voice, "Could it be that Your Excellency is Frederick Carr?" Crown Prince of Prussia? ”

With a mysterious smile on his lips, Crown Prince Frederick said, "I thought His Excellency Garion didn't know my identity. ”

"Even if you don't know, you can probably guess by looking at your outfit. Besides, how many people can enter and leave Sanssouci as freely as Crown Prince Frederick? ”

Seeing that Garion did not show hostile feelings, Crown Prince Frederick said kindly, "I hope you can forgive His Excellency Bismarck's abruptness just now, the chancellor did not mean to target Garion personally......"

Garion suddenly waved his hand and said calmly, "Forget it, I won't publish anything about His Excellency Bismarck's attitude, but Crown Prince Frederick ......."

Looking at the future "Hundred Days Emperor", Gary was a little entangled in peace of mind. Due to his long stay in England, Crown Prince Frederick was influenced by the ideas of the Enlightened, Constitutional, and Middle Classes, and had a strong liberal mindset. He did not approve of the iron-blooded policies of Prime Minister Bismarck, who never liked him. Until the death of King Wilhelm, Frederick inherited the throne of Germany and the throne of Prussia. However, a year before King William's death, he suffered from incurable throat cancer. Due to a misdiagnosis by British doctor Morrell Mackenzie, surgery capable of treating the cancer was canceled. By the time this error was discovered, it was too late. The new swelling caused by this tumor caused Frederick to begin to suffocate.

"What's wrong with me?"

Frederick smiled kindly, "I'm not Bismarck's unreasonable person. ”

"It's not that I'm talking about it, it's just that I have something to say to Crown Prince Frederick."

As he spoke, Crown Prince Frederick looked at the envelope that Garion had taken out of nowhere, and handed it to him.

The vellum envelope was stained with fire paint, which could not help but arouse the curiosity of the crown prince.

"I would like to give this letter to His Excellency Frederick, but there is only one request."

"What requirements?"

"I hope that Frederick will open it again in April 1887," said Garion earnestly. ”