"Austria-Hungary was the main force in the war against Italy. But the Italians bypassed us and went straight to the Germans to sue for peace. This is clearly contempt for Austria-Hungary, which we cannot accept. Crown Prince Karl continued.

The ministers all looked at Crown Prince Karl, and their hearts were more or less angry. It's just that it's not as fierce as Crown Prince Karl's performance.

"Crown Prince, what are you going to do? Don't you go to Berlin for peace talks? Or directly accuse Germany, and tear their faces? "Franz? Joseph I asked.

Suddenly, Crown Prince Karl was speechless. He only dared to say this, and if he really wanted him to question Germany and tear his face with Germany, he didn't have that kind of courage. He was well aware of how powerful Germany's military strength was. Although Austria-Hungary was also one of the great powers in the world, its military strength was very far behind that of Germany. If there was a fight, Austria-Hungary would never be an opponent of Germany.

Franz? Joseph I couldn't help but sigh when he saw the dumbfounded Crown Prince Karl. Now he feels more and more that this heir to the throne is a little inappropriate.

"Exchanges between countries still depend on the strength of the country after all. Although, we and Germany are allies. But don't you see that the Germans are far superior to us? This is why the Italians bypassed us and entered into peace talks directly with Germany. The Germans could even ignore us if they wanted to. Therefore, in the case of inferior strength, if we blindly insist on it, not only will it not bring us benefits, but it will put the empire in a difficult situation. "Franz? Joseph I said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone replied. They all know Franz? The meaning of Joseph I. That is, Austria-Hungary was not as strong as Germany, so it should not be too aggressive about interests.

Crown Prince Karl was very unwilling. But in Franz? In front of Joseph I, he did not dare to refute at all. Although, Franz? Joseph I was on the verge of death. But his influence in the entire empire is far from being comparable to that of Crown Prince Karl. If Franz? Joseph I, if he wished, could depose him as crown prince with a single word.

"Crown Prince, you and Baron Belchdald will go to Berlin together for negotiations. I don't expect you to gain much for the Empire, I just want you to have a good relationship with His Majesty William III. That would be the most beneficial for Austria-Hungary. You are the same age as His Majesty Wilhelm III, but His Majesty Wilhelm III has performed far better than you. So, I hope you can learn a lot from His Majesty William III. "Franz? Joseph I continued.

Only, Franz? Joseph I did not seem to have imagined that Crown Prince Karl had a paranoid personality. The more he said this, the more Crown Prince Karl resisted. He was a year older than Qin Tian, so how could he do it if he was asked to learn from Qin Tian?

After leaving Schönbrunn Palace, Crown Prince Karl directly called Baron Berchdold, who was leaving.

"Your Excellency, did the French also send a representative to Berlin?" Crown Prince Karl asked.

"Yes, Your Highness. According to the information we received, the French Foreign Minister led a delegation to Berlin. It should also be for peace negotiations. Their navy was defeated, and the French saw no hope of victory either. Therefore, peace talks were chosen. Baron Belchdold said.

"Damn, the Germans didn't even inform us to participate in the negotiations with the French, they obviously want to eat alone!" Crown Prince Karl's expression became hideous.

Baron Belhidald, not a word. However, Crown Prince Karl's performance made him a little worried. This time the Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I sent them to Berlin to participate in the negotiations, and it would not have been good if their relations with Germany had been affected by Crown Prince Karl. It's just that Crown Prince Karl has always been paranoid, and there is nothing he can do about it!

Angry and angry, Crown Prince Karl boarded a train to Berlin with the Austro-Hungarian delegation.

At this time, the French delegation and the Italian delegation had already arrived in Berlin. German Foreign Minister von ? Kidren? Vahit, who came forward to entertain two delegations. Although, both sides are still enemies now. Everyone's soldiers are still fighting to the death on the battlefield. However, this did not prevent the upper echelons of both sides from starting to make contact. Especially when there is a will to end the war.

The German Emperor Qin Tian and the Prime Minister Bilo and other important ministers did not show up. This time, the negotiations between France and Italy have been entrusted to Vahit. In the case that Qin Tian has already drawn the bottom line, he should know how to negotiate and how to win more benefits for Germany.

The atmosphere of the banquet was not bad, everyone pushed the cups and changed the lamps, staggered with a smile on their faces. It's as if they have forgotten that both sides are enemies.

However, the smiles of the French and Italians are somewhat far-fetched. After all, they came to Berlin this time to sue for peace. Soon, the Germans will slaughter them severely. For the sake of peace, they will pay unimaginable costs. In such a situation, naturally no one can laugh.

The banquet didn't last long before it ended. Because of the urgency of time, peace talks will be held the next day. So, both sides need to take the time to prepare.

That evening, French Foreign Minister Théofil? Delcasse and Italian Foreign Minister Paulo? Boseli, the meeting took place in secret.

For France and Italy, they are now like a pair of brothers and sisters. Losing the war is already inevitable. Next, they will inevitably be slaughtered by the Germans. Although, no one wants to be slaughtered by the Germans. But in the case of not being able to beat Germany, they can only passively accept it. Otherwise, they will pay a greater price for it. After all, Germany now has enough strength to destroy their country.

France and Italy hope to form an offensive and defensive alliance in the negotiations. In this case, it may be possible to pay less. Their country also suffered heavy losses in the war. If the Germans were too hard-pressed against them, they didn't know how long it would take to recover.