Chapter 619: The King of Bavaria
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"Princess of King Ludwig III of Bavaria?" Only then did Wang Yuze understand that after a long time, it was someone else's daughter who came to marry! No wonder Wilhelm II didn't care so much. In Wang Yuze's mind, the information of Ludwig III immediately appeared. In other words, he is not the king of Bavaria now, but only the heir of the king of Bavaria. Because King Ludwig II of Bavaria had been declared insane by the Bavarian government and was no longer able to handle official duties, Ludwig III's father, Prince Lütpold, was appointed regent. And Prince Lyutpod is now eighty years old. Therefore, the next king of Bavaria is undoubtedly Ludwig III.
This request put forward by Kaiser Wilhelm II made Wang Yuze a little embarrassed. With five wives, he was already very content. Now the harem of the empire is very harmonious, and he is very satisfied with this. Although there have always been voices among the people that the blood of the royal family is too little, Wang Yuze is required to draft a girl to increase the blood of the royal family. But Wang Yuze never agreed. What I am afraid of is that after there are many people in the harem, there will be contradictions due to various interests, thus destroying the harmony of the harem.
"Your Majesty the Kaiser, can you change a request? As long as China and Germany sign a secret agreement, then we are the closest allies, and there is no need for peace at all! Wang Yuze said.
"Your Majesty, Emperor of China, I assure you that the daughters of Ludwig III, all of whom are as beautiful as flowers, will not let you down. In addition, I know that the Eastern Empire has no restrictions in this regard, and the emperor only wants to. You can marry many, many wives. Please believe that the German Empire is really willing to form the closest alliance with China! Kaiser Wilhelm II said. His meaning was very clear, if Wang Yuze did not agree to the marriage, then the secret agreement between China and Germany would probably be stranded because of this.
Wang Yuze frowned, he had finally come to this day, and he really didn't want to give up because of this. If there is no Germany to contain Britain and France. While China will not necessarily be defeated, it will certainly pay a heavy price. At that time, it will not be so easy for China to become the world's only superpower. For this, it may cost Chinese soldiers millions more.
"陛xià. I believe that if we can make peace with Germany, it will be more conducive to strengthening the relationship between China and Germany. His Majesty has only one queen and four concubines, which is already considered a small number among the emperors of all dynasties! Your Majesty should fully agree to this family business! Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang said.
"Your Majesty, I also agree with peace with Germany!" Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo also said.
Wang Yuze hesitated for a moment, and then said, "His Majesty the Emperor." I'll think about it and I'll give you an answer tomorrow! ”
"Of course, His Majesty the Emperor of China! Peace with Germany, for our two countries. All very beneficial! Kaiser Wilhelm II laughed.
After returning to his residence, Wang Yuze was a little angry. Wilhelm II's request gave him a feeling of being coerced. However, Germany may not have other thoughts. But this feeling of being persecuted made him very angry. If China has the strength to take on the whole world alone. He really wanted to go back to China without signing this bullshit secret agreement. Anyway, the contradictions between the Allies and the Entente were not so easy to reconcile. However, if you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what if! If the Allies and the Entente really reach an agreement and then join forces to go east, then China will probably have to exhaust all its national strength to ensure that it will not be destroyed. And if China wants to become the world's first power and the world's hegemon, it will be even more impossible.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong? Isn't the negotiation going well? I don't know when, Queen Xiong Menghan has come to Wang Yuze's side, looking at Wang Yuze's frowning brows, and the tender little hands in the depths, gently smoothing Wang Yuze's frowning brows.
"It's okay! The negotiations went smoothly, but Wilhelm II made an impudent request! Wang Yuze glanced at the queen and said with a smile.
"Rude requests? What are the requirements? Xiong Menghan asked.
Wang Yuze hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Wilhelm II asks for peace with China!" Otherwise, he will not agree to sign a secret agreement with China! ”
"And pro? Is it the little girl from Wilhelm II? It's only nine years old. However, in a few years, it should be a beautiful embryo. At least to be close at such a young age, isn't it too urgent? Queen Xiong Menghan said.
"What? Not Victoria Louis, but the daughter of the future King Ludwig III of Bavaria. Menghan, aren't you angry? Wang Yuze asked a little strangely. Even if a generous woman is, after hearing this news, I'm afraid she won't be happy! However, Xiong Menghan's reaction made Wang Yuze a little strange.
"Empress Augusta Vertoria of Germany has already tempted me, but I didn't think it was the daughter of the King of Bavaria. Since the Germans asked for peace, then promise them! Anyway, we don't suffer, and it's good for the country! Queen Xiong Menghan said.
"Huh? Aren't you angry? "Wang Yuze is very strange. Women, what a strange creature.
"What's so angry? His Majesty is the emperor of the empire, and it is already very rare to have only a few of us. Now those important ministers of the empire, as well as those rich merchants, which one is not a group of wives and concubines! There are only a few of us, and I don't know how many people in the world say that we are jealous! It just so happens that His Majesty Xià is friendly with Germany, and it can be regarded as enriching the harem! Xiong Menghan said with a smile.
Wang Yuze was a little speechless, Xiong Menghan's expression made him not know whether to be happy or angry. It seems that monogamy will have to be practiced in the empire in the future. At most, it is allowed to have a lady, plus a concubine! Of course, the prerequisite is to have enough capacity to feed.
"Your Majesty, which Bavarian princess is with you? How's the person looking? How old is it? What is your name? The queen asked fiercely.
"How do I know? However, I heard that the future king of Bavaria had several daughters. I don't know exactly which one it is! Wang Yuze shook his head and said, how could he have the heart to care about this.
"Your Majesty, why don't I pick one for you! A woman who can enter the royal family, regardless of her appearance or conduct, must be qualified! Xiong Menghan said.
"Okay, I'll leave it to you!" Wang Yuze said. Anyway, Xiong Menghan is the queen, and the entire imperial harem is managed by her, and she personally selects it, and there is nothing bad about it, which can be regarded as compensation for her debt.
Wang Yuze agreed to be friendly, and it would be much easier. The next day, the secret Sino-German agreement was signed!
On the morning of March 6, in the presence of important officials from both China and Germany, the Chinese Emperor Wang Yuze and the German Emperor Wilhelm II signed their names on the secret agreement. From now until the end of the next war, China and Germany will be the closest allies.
The secret agreement stipulates a lot of contents, such as the sharing of advanced technology between the two sides, the sale of various resources by China to Germany at preferential prices, the joint defeat of the Entente by the two sides in the event of the outbreak of war, and the general division of interests after the war. The signing of this secret agreement marked that China and Germany were officially tied to a chariot. And I'm not afraid of going back. If either side of China and Germany made public the contents of the secret agreement, the Entente would probably be wary of both countries and regard them as their main enemies. Therefore, China and Germany can only unite.
After the secret agreement was signed, Wilhelm II told King Yuze that two days later he would hold a banquet at Sanssouci Palace, which would be attended by the kings, archdukes, and nobles of the various German states. The future King of Bavaria, Ludwig III, will also bring several unmarried daughters to attend, and one of those daughters will be a candidate to be close to Wang Yuze. You must know that Ludwig III had nine daughters, and the daughters who have not yet been married, from the fourth daughter Hildegard, who is now twenty years old, to the ten years old, Gondelinde, can be used as candidates for harmony. The premise is that Wang Yuze has to do it!
The Kingdom of Bavaria, the most important state in southern Germany, fell to Prussia after Prussia defeated Austria and won the German succession. Later, during the Franco-Prussian War, the army of the Kingdom of Bavaria, led by the Crown Prince of Prussia, participated in the war against France. And now, the Kingdom of Bavaria remains the staunchest supporter of Prussia.
Now, the ruler of the Kingdom of Bavaria is Prince Regent Prince Lütbold, but Prince Lütbold is already eighty years old, and many national affairs are decided by his son, Ludwig III, the successor of the Kingdom of Bavaria. At the time of the signing of the secret agreement between China and Germany, Wilhelm II personally sent a telegram to Prince Lütpold, in which he told him what kind of benefits China would bring to Germany if he made peace with Germany. He also hoped that Prince Lyutpod would put the interests of Germany first and approve peace with China.
Prince Lütbold immediately summoned Ludwig III, who was dealing with the government.
"His Majesty the Emperor asked for peace with the Chinese, and the candidate for peace is one of your daughters. What do you think about this? Prince Lyutpod asked. Although he is old, he is still very wise.
"Father, can we refuse?" Ludwig III asked.
Prince Lyutpod shook his head.
"Since we can't say no, we have to say yes. I immediately took my daughters to Potsdam for a banquet hosted by His Majesty the Emperor! Ludwig III said.