"In order to help Ireland achieve independence, Germany must have given hundreds of millions of marks in the amount of money. With Germany paying such a big price, isn't it worth the temporary sacrifice of Ireland's interests in return? Ha! In fact, when it comes to the ability to argue, our Joachim is absolutely unparalleled in the world, he has always been able to persuade us to approve of his ideas, and what is even more amazing is that God has clearly favored him more than any of us, and no matter how thrilling the process, everything he designed eventually became a reality. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ”

In the embarrassing situation of the second prince Atel, the third prince Adalbert suddenly "fired", and for the good deeds, the situation became interesting.

At present, the 32-year-old Prince Aiter and the 31-year-old Adalbert, who served in the army and navy respectively, are still only colonel-level officers, and their performance during the war is quite ordinary, but throughout history, they do have reason to be unhappy about their situation - the same prince of the Hohenzollern family, should have the same right to share in the family's wealth, why all the benefits are given to the two guys.

As soon as Natsuki sat down, before he could whisper a few words to Princess Louise, he heard Prince Adalbert's harsh comments, and his heart suddenly felt unhappy. He turned his head and glanced over at Adalbert and Aiter, and of the six brothers, only two of them were richer-looking, and the other four had angular, thin faces.

"It is true that Ireland was able to gain independence thanks to the support of Germany, and at least for the rest of my life, Ireland will be a trusted ally of Germany, no matter how bad the international situation may be. As for the favor of God, I think the reason why this era belongs to the German era is precisely because it is especially favored by the Creator. Natsuki easily blocked the other party's edge, and took advantage of the situation to resolve the embarrassing atmosphere of sidiculing each other.

As the head of the Hohenzollern family, Wilhelm II certainly did not want to see his children deviate from Germany, but he would not show favoritism in front of everyone, so he did not blame anyone, but stood up and raised his glass, and said in a loud voice: "Everyone is very busy on weekdays, and only at Christmas can we get together, and the opportunity is rare, I propose, for the glory of Germany, for the prosperity of the Hohenzollern family, for all our common ideals, raise a glass!" ”

As usual, everyone said in unison: "Salute to Your Majesty!" ”

After a toast, the feast begins, and the attendants move between the dining cart and the table to serve sumptuous meals to the illustrious members of the Hohenzollern family. In the European and American table culture, it is considered extremely rude to make a loud noise, and unless it is an initiative to raise a glass to the whole group, they will only have a small conversation in twos and threes.

From Dublin to Berlin, the distance is more than 1,300 kilometers in a straight line, and only the huge Zeppelin can complete such a flight without stopping, and Natsuki is flying on the "Ireland", which was given by Germany in the name of the Crown. He was tired from the long journey, but he was able to resolve the Belfast dispute without any problems, and his mood was particularly good and his appetite was naturally high. So while enjoying the delicious meal cooked by the royal kitchen, he whispered to Princess Louise.

Judging by the red clouds on Princess Louise's cheeks, what they said must have something to do with the future princess's colt. The lucky boy who was favored by the German princess, Max Inmaiman, has no flying skills, and his appearance and temperament are also very compatible with the princess, but his civilian background is what the German royal family minds the most. Empress Victoria had relented, but Wilhelm II's threshold was mocked by reality - when Russia and Japan withdrew from the war, Inmaiman's air combat record stood at 27, just three short of the 30 that the Kaiser had promised to grant him nobility. As an already accomplished emperor, Wilhelm II certainly did not want to go back on this issue, but fortunately the couple was still very young, and the 24-year-old Yinmaiman still had a chance to realize his dream. At Natsuki's invitation, he came to Ireland as a volunteer and unexpectedly encountered a British fighter during a cross-border reconnaissance of the Belfast area. The experienced and skilled Inmaiman did not waste the opportunity, shooting down and damaging one British fighter plane on the spot, at this time the war between Britain and Ireland was about to break out, out of political considerations, the British chose to knock out their teeth and swallow it in their stomachs, and the Irish government would not publicize it to the outside world with great fanfare, but under the instruction of Natsuki, the Irish Army handed over a certificate of achievement to the German General Staff, helping Inmaiman to increase his official personal record to 28.

Now that Britain and Ireland have just concluded an alliance under the city, and it is unlikely that a conflict between the two will break out anytime soon, and there is no need for the Irish side to conduct aerial reconnaissance of British territory, it seems that Inmaiman can only continue to wait for his 30th victory, otherwise he will either give up Princess Louise or deprive him and Louise's descendants of the rights that royalty should enjoy.

At this moment, the Irish were preparing for the coronation of a new king, and when he became the legitimate monarch of Ireland recognized by law and religion, Natsuki would have the power to confer the nobility of his country, and it was only a trivial matter to add a name to the long list of merits, but he himself did not approve of his kindness, and the talented but stubborn young man insisted on using his achievements to win the approval of the Kaiser, and then win Louise openly. Natsuki recognized his sincerity and perseverance, and praised Louise in front of him.

I vaguely heard Natsuki and Louise talking about marriage, and when they stopped talking, Prince Oscar, who was sitting on the other side of Natsuki, asked, "I heard that when you visited the United Kingdom, you had a good conversation with the eldest princess Mary of England?" Are there any ideas for further development? ”

"It's just a matter of meeting and chatting a few times." Natsuki's answer was the truth, but in the ears of those who don't wait to see it, this is not only a hypocritical statement, but also another lever to use the topic.

"Oh, it looks like the rumors are true? After many years, members of the Hohenzollern family and members of the British royal family will marry again? Adalbert did not give up on his ruthless moves, you must know that Wilhelm II's mother is the eldest princess of England, the German queen who was born in the British royal family disciplined Wilhelm II very strictly when he was a teenager, and often instilled in his son the concept of the supremacy of British status, which eventually led to a very bad relationship between mother and son, prompting Wilhelm II to adopt a competitive strategy against Britain after becoming the German emperor, which then triggered a vicious arms race between Britain and Germany, and it can even be said that The triggers for the Great War were planted deep in Wilhelm II from the moment he was born.

Catching a glimpse of Wilhelm II's face changing dramatically and a terrible storm approaching, Natsuki announced in a slow but firm tone: "If I would marry an English woman, her name could only be Charlotte...... The Charlotte Hill you know! ”

Everyone was amazed. It's not that they didn't expect such a plot, but they can't believe that after so many ups and downs, this relationship still has the possibility of achieving positive results, what kind of sincere love is it, able to survive the catastrophe of war, cross national barriers, and overcome class gaps?

Perhaps only in fairy tales does such an indomitable love exist.

Natsuki paused and said in a more positive tone: "This is completely not about national interests, it is purely my personal life choice, and I can guarantee that it will in no way affect Ireland's national position, so ...... Hope to be blessed by all of you! ”

Empress Victoria, seated next to Wilhelm II, first widened her eyes and covered her mouth with her hands, and after a few moments, her tearful smile shone with watery kindness.

The dark clouds on the emperor's face were blown away by this strong wind, and were replaced by an indescribable solemnity. His childhood impressions, adult acquaintances, and what he saw and heard when he attended Edward VII's funeral four years ago, he really had too mixed feelings about the country on the other side.

To Natsuki's surprise, the opposition came from Crown Prince William, who has a happy relationship and a happy family: "Although His Majesty-to-be, who is about to ascend to the throne of Ireland, is one of us who can be trusted, once he marries an English woman, the subjects of Ireland will inevitably have some subtle influence on their mentality, and then they will be biased in deciding the national strategy, which is what we are really worried about." ”

Natsuki's gaze met Crown Prince William's gaze, and from the other party's calm eyes, he couldn't see what he was thinking, but what was certain was that whether he was a well-intentioned exhortation or a malicious attack, the sharpness of this remark was no less than that of an incomparably sharp knife, which instantly put Natsuki into a very passive situation.

Crown Prince William raised his chin high and took out the spirit of the head of the next generation of families: "As the heir of the Hohenzollern family and the elder brother of your young highnesses, I would like to remind you that when you are young, you can unscrupulously look for the romantic feeling of love, and when you really think about marriage, you should put the interests of the family and the country first, and then you will gradually find that a marriage that is in line with the interests of the family and the country is the most blessed and the most stable and long-lasting." ”

Since Crown Prince Wilhelm, the four princes Albert, Adalbert, August, and Oscar have all married, and as Crown Prince Wilhelm said, they are either princesses of the German Confederation or prominent nobles with the title of duchess or countess, and such marriages help to maintain the dominance of the Hohenzollern royal family and ensure the stability of the German Empire. Therefore, Crown Prince William's remarks are obviously aimed at the two princes and princesses who are full of free feelings and are trying to marry commoners.

Louise did not argue loudly, but whispered indignantly: "It's not fair! We live in a time when it is no longer the uncivilized Middle Ages, so why deprive us of the right to freely choose our spouses? ”

Out of various considerations, Natsuki on the side did not take the case, and he whispered expressionlessly: "The more difficult it is to conform to the trend of the times, the more afraid it is of being abandoned by the times, so it will try every means to maintain its sense of existence." ”

"So what do we do?" Louise whispered to Natsuki for help.

Natsuki replied resolutely, "It's like I told you before...... Go your own way and let others say go! ”

(End of chapter)