Ernst had a good night's sleep, his first good night since leaving Florence, and he woke up early the next morning. I wanted to go to the mysterious space to see what new things I had learned, but considering that Bert was very likely to arrive, Ernst finally canceled this plan.

Maisimilian and Lord Sophie are both lazy worms, and it is possible that they will not be able to see them at breakfast time, let alone the morning exercise time at 5:30?

After a habitual trot, Ernst met Archduke Ferdinand, who was also up to exercise, and smiled slightly as Ernst participated in Archduke Ferdinand's morning exercises......

"Well, I've gotten used to life in Vienna these two days!"

"It's okay, compared to us Austro-Hungarian Italians, they are too lazy."

Archduke Ferdinand couldn't help laughing: "Because we are a great Germanic people and they are lazy Italians, it is not an honorable thing to have such a lazy ally. ”

"But we need such an ally, even if he is likely to be capricious!"

Ernst's words seemed to remind Archduke Ferdinand of something, and Archduke Ferdinand, who was stunned when he heard this, glanced at Ernst meaningfully and did not speak again, at least not about Italy.

A little time......

"In fact, the combat effectiveness of the Italian Legion is still good, especially the Italian Legion during the Napoleonic period, they also have their own glory, and the Italian Legion cannot be taken lightly.

Archduke Ferdinand could not guarantee that Austria-Hungary would not go to war with Italy in the future, and it was very likely that Ernst would go to war in the future if he was not the eldest son, and now Ferdinand's words were a warning.

"I understand that I will not underestimate any country and opponent."

Ernst nodded very seriously, Archduke Ferdinand, who was very satisfied with Ernst's attitude, was very happy, he was a little disappointed that Ernst was not the eldest son, otherwise he would not be worried about the matter of the throne anymore.

Perhaps it was Ernst's performance that made Archduke Ferdinand think that Ernst should not be treated like a child, and during the exercise he decided to say something sensitive and ask for Ernst's opinion and attitude by the way.

"Carl is a very capable person."

It was a temptation, and Ernst knew it well, but he did not expect this time, this place, and Archduke Ferdinand to speak to him about it.

Although there were some doubts in his heart, that would not prevent Ernst from answering this sentence, and he nodded heavily and said, "Maybe!" But I'm still bullish on Misimian. ”

"Misimian? In terms of ability and decisiveness, he is not as good as Carl. ”

"But he's my older brother, and Carl is indeed better than Mesimian, but he also has a flaw, he's too peace-loving, he's too idealistic about the world!"

Ernst's evaluation of Karl made Archduke Ferdinand stunned, and his jogging gradually stopped, he looked at Ernst and asked very seriously: "Who told you these words?" ”

Archduke Ferdinand did not ask about what Ernst had just said, but about Karl, whose character few people knew.

"Mesimian, it's Misimilian who said it, not only he but Sophie also knows."

In fact, Karl's relationship with the Lord of Mersimilian and Sufi was quite good, especially when the Lord of Sophie was younger, so some of his ideals were known by the Lord of Mersimilian and Sophie and passed on to Ernst.

Archduke Ferdinand was serious because he understood that this was a fatal flaw on Karl's part, and it would have been fine if Ernst had shown himself to be careless, but now it was obvious that Ernst was using it as a lever, which made Archduke Ferdinand not nervous.

The relationship between Archduke Ferdinand and Otto Franz at this time was still passable on the surface, and there was no conflict between the two sides, but if this matter leaked out, it would inevitably be mistaken by Otto Franz as a prelude to Archduke Ferdinand's "war", and Austria-Hungary would definitely return to the matter of competing for the throne in the future.

Archduke Ferdinand's position as crown prince is undoubted, and the only thing Archduke Otto Franz can fight for is the qualification of the future crown prince in second line of succession, once confirmed by Emperor Franz, there will hardly be much change in the future.

"Don't talk about it casually......"

"I know what to do!"

Ernst's very serious attitude still made Archduke Ferdinand a little uneasy, and he said again: "His Majesty the Emperor knows about this, you don't have to ......"

"I won't do anything stupid, His Majesty the Emperor naturally knows about this, and it is not His Majesty the Emperor who really threatens Cousin Karl, but citizens."

Very bright smile, but Archduke Ferdinand did not perceive a ray of sunshine, not only that, he was even a little afraid, it is normal to be precocious, but Archduke Ferdinand couldn't help but be a little panicked when he touched politics so thoroughly.

Ernst would have been happy to know what Archduke Ferdinand was thinking at this time, he was a political idiot, and this was the only thing he had thought about for a long time to understand, like Edison, who suddenly had a bright bulb in his brain, such an opportunity was really hard to come by.

Of course, Edison was a genius so he was able to keep his mind open, and Ernst, for example, estimated that it was only once in his life. However, the future is uncertain, and perhaps Ernst will indeed be able to become a qualified or even a good politician in the future.

It was silent, and the rest of the road was silent until we came to a small fencing garden......

Glancing to the dressing room next to him, Archduke Ferdinand asked, "How is it?" ”

Although Archduke Ferdinand was obviously bullying the small, Ernst was not afraid to agree, and when it came to fencing, he was no worse than some masters, and the only drawback was perhaps strength.

Although two years of fencing training is not a long time, it is not surprising that Ernst has the skills of a master under the addition of famous teachers and high apprentices, and some peerless geniuses have even been able to deal with master-level masters without the slightest pressure for more than a year.

Although there is no small size like Ernst, but the bigger ones are just uncomfortable, Ernst's figure is definitely the tall one among his peers, and outsiders will never think that Ernst is just a six-year-old little guy at a glance, at least eight years old.

Changing into costumes, the two began to confront each other, because it was almost time for breakfast, and some spectators appeared around, and even Emperor Franz was inside.

"Let's go!"

With the order of the amateur referee, Ernst took the lead with lightning speed, Ernst is small and small, and the defense is not suitable for him, and the only way out is to attack. Even if you can't win, you can lose with some brilliance, and that's what Ernst thinks at this time.

The sudden attack made Archduke Ferdinand a little dazed, if it weren't for the fact that his years of fencing career had made him conscious of the top-notch, otherwise he would have lost his first move just now, and then he would have even been in a passive state.

"Not bad!"

Emperor Franz on the side couldn't help but smile and comment, and the smile in his eyes couldn't stop his appreciation for Ernst, but what made him a little puzzled was that he always felt that Ernst didn't agree with him too much.

I don't know why, Franz suddenly remembered his son Rudolph, because of the memory of the deceased, Emperor Franz's mood instantly fell a lot, and gradually became distracted.

Ernst has been with Archduke Ferdinand for six rounds, Ernst has two swords in his body, he has a famous teacher, and he is also a high apprentice, but he can't stand the excellent talent of Archduke Ferdinand, and years of hard work, as well as age and physical advantages, defeat is normal, and it is surprising that others can hold on until now.