In the face of Prince Metternich's almost provocative words, Jérôme. Bonaparte was not angry at all, but replied to Prince Metternich in a calm but condescending tone.

"Mr. Metternich, it's not decades ago! The Second Empire wasn't the First Empire, so you don't have to do it.

Time is changing, and so is the relationship between countries. I confess that I do not have the ability to command as well as my uncle, but I will not provoke war throughout Europe as willfully as my uncle did. ”

Jérôme. Bonaparte paused for a moment, then continued: "The French Empire only wants to regain its lost glory and status, and the war between us and the Russian Empire is also aimed at achieving peace throughout Europe. An aggressive empire would be a great disaster for all of Europe.

Is the current Austrian Empire really willing to defend the interests of the Russian Empire, as it did a few decades ago? Did the interests of the Russian Empire really coincide with those of the Austrian Empire? As far as I know, the Russian Empire was deliberately plotting a revolt of the Slavs within the Ottoman Empire against the Ottoman government.

If the Russian Empire also used this method to provoke the Ukrainians, Bohemians, and Slovaks in the Austrian Empire, then what method should the Austrian Empire use to resist them!

You are a wise man, and you must not want to see the Austrian Empire fall into the Ottoman Empire. ”

Jérôme. Bonaparte's words were like a bloodless knife that killed people without seeing blood, directly cutting open Metternich's belly and revealing Metternich's inner thoughts.

It is impossible to say that Metternich is not pro-Russian, but Metternich's pro-Russian is also premised on the fact that the Russian Empire does not penetrate deep into the Balkans.

Once the tentacles of the Russian Empire penetrated deep into the Balkans, the Austrian Empire would be encircled by Russia, and the worst outcome would be a second Ottoman Empire.

Therefore, Prince Metternich's attitude towards the Russian Empire throughout his life was to pull and fight, using Britain to contain Russia, using Russia to suppress France, and then using France to threaten Prussia, forcing Prussia to coordinate its actions with Austria.

Under this theory, the Austrian Empire acted as a mediator, preventing either side from becoming too powerful to threaten the Austrian Empire.

Who knew that a sudden revolution would crush all his calculations!

The threat of nationalism and the establishment of the Second Reich made the old man aware of the dangers of the Reich, and his patriotic enthusiasm and thirst for power led him to travel tirelessly to give the Austrian Empire room to mediate.

Now it seems that the Austrian Empire may really have little chance of mediation.

Prince Metternich's face turned slightly pale, and he spoke only after half a sound: "Your Majesty, I believe that the cornerstone of peace in Europe lies in the balance of power between the great powers, and you are destroying the order of the whole of Europe by doing so!" ”

"Nope! Mr. Metternich, if the preservation of the European order is simply to do nothing, even to compromise with certain countries, then I think it is pushing the whole of Europe into a greater war! "Jérôme. Bonaparte suddenly raised his head and said with a fighting spirit: "Some countries will not be satisfied at all because of a momentary compromise, they want more!" The Vienna system you have designed is no longer effective in guaranteeing the order between the whole of Europe, and the cornerstone you call is the main culprit in undermining the European order.

We must act to protect what is left of Europe! Keep them safe from the Russian Empire.

The Austrian Empire and the French Empire are both Catholic powers, and we should join forces to protect the faith of our nations! ”

What a bold usurper!

Jérôme. Bonaparte's words succeeded in leaving an image of "disrespect for God" in Metternich's heart, and think about it, as a qualified political figure, his heart has long been filled with interests, how can he leave any room for God.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Prince Metternich once again asked Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Now that the Vienna system is over, it's time to build a completely new one!" Jérôme. Bonaparte immediately replied: "I think that the French Empire is capable and equally responsible for building a new system." In this system, all countries are tolerant of each other, mutually beneficial, and win-win! ”

"The Austrian Empire will be able to join it?" Metternich asked suspiciously.

"The Austrian Empire, as a great power with a long history, was certainly able to join it!" Jérôme. Without hesitation, Bonaparte said to Metternich: "In this system, we can coordinate with each other!" As much as possible, the differences between countries can be eliminated, and the big countries can even help each other for mutual benefit and win-win results! ”

Jérôme. Bonaparte's description of the future system did not differ in any way from the Vienna system that had been dominated by Metternich, except that the Vienna system was dominated by the Austrian Empire.

And Jérôme. Bonaparte said that the new system was dominated by the French Empire, just as Jérôme . As Bonaparte said, the French Empire was more qualified than the Austrian Empire to be the dominant power of the system.

The Austrian Empire, which had experienced the Second Revolution, had completely exposed its weak side to the European powers.

Not to mention the three great powers of Britain, France and Russia, even countries like Prussia looked down on the current Austrian Empire.

In terms of national strength, the current Austrian Empire is only one line stronger than the Kingdom of Prussia.

This line is still after the Hessian war, to save face.

How can a country like this sit firmly in the position of the leader of the system!

"Old! Old! Prince Metternich shook his head and sighed to himself: "The future is your world!" ”

"I can assure you, as long as I remain the supreme ruler of the French Empire! I will never make a move against the Austrian Empire! "Jérôme. Bonaparte said to Prince Metternich: "As I have just said, the French Empire and the Austrian Empire, as Catholic powers, should join hands to help each other, and not go their separate ways. so that the prestige of God gradually diminishes......"

Jérôme. Bonaparte's remarks brought a smile to Metternich's face, even though Metternich did not know about Jérôme. There was a lot of sincerity in Bonaparte's words, but at least at this stage the French Empire did not want to be an enemy of the Austrian Empire.

"The Austrian Empire is also willing to cherish its friendship with the French Empire and is willing to work hand in hand with France!" Prince Metternich also spoke to Jérôme with standard diplomatic rhetoric. Bonaparte responded.

Whether it's Richard. Metternich or De. Ruiz knows that Jérôme. Bonaparte and Metternich had basically reached a consensus on the question of the Russian Empire.

Next, there was the question of whether the Austrian Empire would join the Anglo-French alliance and declare war on the Russian Empire.

On this issue, Prince Metternich still maintained the posture of not seeing the rabbit and not scattering the eagle, and he repeatedly refused to declare war on the Russian Empire on the grounds that the Austrian Empire could not betray the Russian Empire, and was only willing to remain neutral in this war, even if Jérôme. Bonaparte made it a condition that the two Danube principalities be part of the Austrian Empire, and Metternich was reluctant to do so.

"Mr. Metternich, your neutrality also arouses the envy of Russia! Instead of this, it is better to join the war against Russia! "Jérôme. Bonaparte followed the good path.

"Your Majesty, the Austrian Empire has always upheld the principle of peace...... Our Majesty is unwilling to break with the Russian Empire...... "Prince Metternich is clearly unwilling to declare war on the Russian Empire, or rather, to declare war on the Russian Empire immediately.

If war had been declared on the Russian Empire now, the Austrian Empire would inevitably suffer a frenzied retaliation from the Russian Empire.

Only when the French Empire had achieved a phased victory over the Russian Empire could the Austrian Empire issue an encyclical to the Russian Empire.

In this way, the Austrian Empire would be able to take the Danube Duchy without much effort.

Jérôme, who tried several times without success. Bonaparte could only give up the idea of luring the Austrian Empire to declare war on the Russian Empire in advance, and could not help but curse the old fox in his heart.

Even though Prince Metternich is now 80 years old, his wisdom has not diminished with age, but has become more sophisticated.

It doesn't look like a guy who could face Alzheimer's at any moment.

After the declaration of war ended, the whole conversation went in the direction of idle talk, and Prince Metternich once again took the lead in the topic. Bonaparte and the others quietly listened to the stories of Prince Metternich about the period of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, the protagonists of these stories were the Emperor Napoleon, but also Talleyrand, and the Holy King Alexander I.

Metternich told story after story, and it was getting late, and by the time Metternich noticed the time again, it was already seven o'clock in the evening.

"Alas! Old! Old! Now only memories remain! Prince Metternich shook his head gently after telling the last story, once again lamenting the passing of time.

Then, Prince Metternich and Richard. Metternich to De. Ruiz and Jérôme. Bonaparte resigned.

Jérôme. Bonaparte and De. Ruiz personally put Richard. Metternich and Prince Metternich were sent to the carriage and instructed the coachmen to make sure that the Metternich father and son were delivered safely to their destination.

Looking at the figure of the carriage disappearing in question, Jérôme. Bonaparte also sighed slightly: "Metternich is still old after all!" ”

"Yes! We may be witnessing the death of a legend! "De. Ruiz also sighed.

"However, the future belongs to our time!"

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