Austro-Hungarian Command in the Far East

Looking at the letter from Archduke Ferdinand in his hand, the Far Eastern commander was a little puzzled, he was a little puzzled what Archduke Ferdinand's second son wanted to do with these garbage things, and the price offered was very high.

But this is not the main thing, the main reason is that the Italian commander is already collecting, it is said that he was commissioned by an Italian nobleman, is this garbage really valuable?

With this in mind, the commander of the Austro-Hungarian Far East deliberately left a calligraphy and painting for himself when collecting things, and it was this calligraphy and painting that made him worth millions of dollars a few decades later.

Ernst did not know about the Far East, let alone that because he had entrusted the help of both Archduke Ferdinand and the Bonarroti family, the price of some calligraphy and painting antiques in the East had increased considerably.

For the next period of time, Ernst's life was a little boring, but he also lived a very prosperous life after studying and practicing his sword skills every day, although there was no great effect, but he also played a good game.

During this period, Ernst also went to Du Haibin several times, but each time Du Haibin seemed to be very busy, and did not have time to guide Ernst. Ernst was not unhappy about this, because he knew that Du Haibin was busy with his own business.

After practicing the sword, Bert stepped forward and handed over the towel, and when Ernst wiped the sweat from his face, he said, "Massena has left for Moravia, but he doesn't have anything too much with him. ”

Not carrying too much stuff meant that he didn't take too much money from Bert, which made Ernst a little puzzled, after all, the early collection of intelligence required a lot of financial support. However, none of these things were taken to heart by Ernst, and he just thought about it and went with it.

It is a small garden located on the side of Ernst's house, not far from Otto Franz's yard, so it is not uncommon to see Otto Franz here.

Seeing that Otto Franz, who met by chance, made an invitation, Ernst agreed without much hesitation, and asked Bert to go back first, and Ernst would go back by himself later.

Bert was not as wary of Otto Franz as Lenner was, and as soon as Ernst finished speaking, Bert bowed to Otto Franz and turned away.

"It's like you're not wary of me."

Otto Franz asked this sentence with some doubts, for the simple reason that the Archduke Ferdinand's family, including Archduke Ferdinand himself, did not view the relationship with the Otto Franz family as easily as Ernst.

"You're my uncle, why should I be on guard?"

Ernst had some justified words that made Otto Franz choke, but soon he smiled as if he understood something: "At the same time you understand that you are not a Messilian." ”

Unlike Ernst, if Karl's biggest rival was, it was undoubtedly Ernst and not Ernst, and Otto Franz had no reason to do anything drastic against Ernst, because that would be very unwise.

Ernst did not give an explanation, and followed Otto Franz back to his quarters. With a hint of quaint courtyard, it is not very delicate but very clean, and the things in the room are not luxurious, but it has a unique taste.

"This is the room that Elena set up before she died, it's very good!"

At that time, it was estimated that Otto Franz was still a prince rather than an archduke, so the room was not too large, which can also show his love for his wife.

A playboy also has such an infatuated side? If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn't have believed it himself, but the facts were in front of him, and Ernst couldn't believe it.

"Coffee or tea?"

There are no servants here? It was only then that Ernst discovered this, so he was very surprised, as if sensing Ernst's thoughts, Otto Franz smiled and nodded to confirm Ernst's guess.

"I only have one cook here, but even she doesn't come here for long, usually only at noon."

Karl and Otto Franz lived separately, and Otto Franz would have lived there in the past, only on Saturdays and Sundays, so it was okay to have no servants.

"Tea bar! This is the raft of the Medusa? ”

Looking up inadvertently, Ernst actually saw a famous painting, and Otto Franz couldn't help but laugh at Ernst's shocked face.

"Fake, the real one is still in the Louvre, I don't have the ability to sneak in and hang here blatantly."

Although the Battle of Waterloo cost the French a lot, they were still strong overall, and after 100 years of accumulation, they are now back in the position of a world-class power. Even if it is inferior to the German Empire, it is not far from Austria-Hungary.

It's just a painting, and if France really insists that they return it, it is estimated that even Otto Franz must choose to compromise, so Otto Franz's sentence is not capable of hanging here blatantly.

"Thank you!"

In the explanation, Otto Franz had already put the tea in front of Ernst, and after thanking him, he tasted it slightly, and Ernst actually smelled a familiar smell.

"Longjing?"

Otto Franz said lightly, Ernst is only a six-year-old child, even if he is precocious, it is impossible to know that this is a dragon well by smelling it!

In his previous life, although Ernst had no money, he still had the ability to taste the high-end Longjing, and he also liked to drink tea, so the high-end tea was rarely interrupted. Although it is not as good as the good tea of Otto Franz, it is enough for Ernst to taste it instantly.

"I've had a similar tea at the Vatican, and it's very good, so I'll keep it in mind."

Ernst can only explain it in this way, and if there is anything that cannot be explained, it is always pushed to the Vatican, but it is also very effective, and it is generally not mentioned there.

"I have a lot more here, if you like it, take it with you!"

Ernst glanced at it, and it was estimated that there were still five or six taels in the box, although not too much, but enough for a month or two, for which Ernst seemed very happy.

"One thing Karl may not have had time to tell you is that the Czech regional parliament has passed the approval of the railway appropriation, which is now estimated to be shortened to about two months, and some money can be saved."

Perhaps seeing some of the coldness, Otto Franz began to talk about the railway, and heard that Ernst was not as happy as Otto Franz had imagined.

Otto Franz's puzzled look Ernst explained: "I have decided to leave after Christmas, and I am not in a hurry about the progress of the railway. Other than that...... The fixed interest I signed with my cousin Carl is not part of the savings category. ”

If the original contract was a proportional share, then I believe that Ernst would still be very happy with such news, but now it is only those shareholders who are profitable, and Ernst is at most lending his money to Karl at high interest, and he will not get any railway income.