Jérôme. When the Bonapartes and Maximilians arrived in the royal palace hall in the middle of Munich in a carriage, the nobles waiting in the hall looked solemnly at the two Majesties who had entered the hall.

At the same time, the band in the hall began to play the national anthem of the French Empire, "Ode to the Expedition".

In the midst of the high-pitched music, Jérôme. Bonaparte shook hands with Maximilian II in the presence of the nobles in the hall, and it was not until the "Ode to the Expedition" had stopped. Bonaparte and Maximilian II only let go.

Immediately afterwards, the orchestra played the "Bavarian Othem", and Jérôme. Bonaparte remained solemn until the end of the song.

As the song ended, the band also invited the servants in the palace to go elsewhere.

Maximilian II published a speech on Jérôme. Some of the impressions that the Bonapartes were able to arrive in Munich were that he and the Bavarian government welcomed Jérôme very much. The arrival of the Bonapartes...... Despite the fact that Jérôme. The Bonapartes stayed in Munich for a short time, but it was enough to show that the French Empire and the Kingdom of Bavaria still enjoyed good neighborly relations...... He also hoped that the future Kingdom of Bavaria would cooperate more closely with the French Empire.

As soon as Maximilian II's voice fell, Jérôme. Bonaparte was the first to applaud Maximilian II, and then the nobles who reacted also came to Maximilian II's hometown.

After the applause was over, Maximilian II also invited Jérôme to the Maximilian II. Bonaparte also said two things. (Maximilian II thought Jérôme. Bonaparte, like him, had already found someone to bring a pen. Who knows Jérôme. Bonaparte was always an impromptu speech. ）

Jérôme. Bonaparte had no choice but to once again develop his ability to speak on the spot, starting with the history of the Kingdom of Bavaria and the French Empire (during the Confederation of the Rhine, the Kingdom of Bavaria benefited greatly from the marriage with the stepson of Emperor Napoleon, so the feelings of the Kingdom of Bavaria towards the French Empire were always in a friendly stage), and then from the past to the present and the future. (Jérôme. Bonaparte hoped that the French Empire and the Kingdom of Bavaria would once again join hands to defend peace in Europe. ）

After the speech, Jérôme. Bonaparte smiled sincerely at the crowd.

Subsequently, Jérôme. Bonaparte and Maximilian II, surrounded by the nobles in the hall, arrived in the main hall of the palace to greet Jérôme. Bonaparte's banquet will take place in the main hall.

And the period before the banquet starts is the "rest" time for everyone, during which everyone can do whatever they want, as long as it does not infringe on the royal family.

The aristocrats gathered in twos and threes to talk to each other, and Jérôme. Bonaparte, along with Maximilian II, went to a room where no one was there.

Maximilian II first tentatively questioned Jérôme about the current situation in the German region. Bonaparte's attitude towards the Austrian Empire.

"Maximilian!" Jérôme. Bonaparte said to Maximilian II with a solemn expression: "If I tell you that the reason why I chose to hand over Poland and the Danube to Austria!" Do you want to believe that it is intended to maintain the balance of power between Germany? ”

"Jérôme, there is no balance in Germany now!" Maximilian II also replied, "The Austrian Empire is too strong!" The balance of power between Prussia and the Austrian Empire has been seriously unbalanced, and we, the small states sandwiched between Prussia and Austria, have almost lost the space to turn around! ”

"Haha!" Jérôme. Bonaparte couldn't help laughing, "Your Kingdom of Bavaria is the most powerful state except Prussia and Austria, Prussia or Austria doesn't need to look at your face!" If you all call yourself a small state, how can a state like Württemberg and Baden behave in itself? ”

"The Kingdom of Württemberg has the support of your France! They didn't have to worry about being threatened by the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire, and the size of the Duchy of Baden was too small to qualify for an option!

On the contrary, it is our Bavarian kingdom that is the easiest to target! "Maximilian II once again sent a message to Jérôme. Bonaparte complained.

In fact, Maximilian's worries are not unreasonable, generally speaking, before the conflict between the eldest and the second, the third child is often knocked down first, and then the war starts.

Otherwise, the third child will be able to reap the benefits in the middle.

However, the Austro-Prussian War cannot be speculated according to common sense, and Prussia, the second eldest, chose to single-handedly pick up the boss and the entire German vassal states that opposed Prussia during the Austro-Prussian War.

What is even more surprising is that this arrogant behavior of Prussia not only won, but also won beautifully.

Hence Jérôme. Bonaparte's choice to strengthen the Austrian Empire to prevent it from being taken away by the Prussian wave became, in the eyes of Maximilian II, into Jérôme. In order to unite with Austria, Bonaparte did not hesitate to upset the balance of the German region.

"Maximilian, you might as well be clear! What are you going to do with us? "Jérôme. Bonaparte asked Maximilian II.

"I just want to remind France not to let the Austrian Empire dominate!" Maximilian II tactfully persuaded Jérôme. Bonaparte considered weakening the Austrian Empire.

"Then you can rest assured!" Jérôme. Bonaparte assured Maximilian II: "It is the duty of the French Empire to maintain the independence of the German states, especially the South German States!" We will never allow any country to unscrupulously override the sovereignty of a state under any banner! ”

"Even the Austrian Empire?" Maximilian II asked rhetorically.

"Even if it's the Austrian Empire!" Jérôme. Bonaparte replied firmly, "If the Kingdom of Bavaria is not at ease, I can also sign a secret agreement with Bavaria!"

As long as any (limited) country in the German region dares to infringe on the interests of the Kingdom of Bavaria on the question of sovereignty, the French Empire will resolutely support Bavaria!

If necessary, the French Empire was willing to enter into an alliance with Bavaria to jointly safeguard the interests of the South German vassal states!

We will not hesitate to fight for this! ”

Hear Jérôme. After Bonaparte's declaration that he would not hesitate to fight for South Germany, Maximilian II finally had a little confidence in his heart

At least from Jérôme. Bonaparte's statement suggests that he himself was by no means willing to allow Prussia and Austria to unify them.

Of course, there is no such thing as a free lunch, and Maximilian II knew that he wanted to make Jérôme. Bonaparte will have to pay some price to fulfill his promise.

Maximilian II would not have believed Jérôme without paying the price. Bonaparte will really fulfill his promise.

"Jérôme, I don't know what we can do for you!" Maximilian asked Jérôme tactfully. Bonaparte conditions.

"We hope that your country will give us some support on the border issue in the future!" Jérôme. Bonaparte also responded to Maximilian II with a reserved response, and then added, "Of course, I am not talking about the border between your country and us (the Lang of Bavaria), but on some historical issue!" ”

Maximilian II immediately understood that Jérôme. Bonaparte had his eye on the Rhineland under the Kingdom of Prussia.

Maximilian II, who adhered to the style of the dead friend and the poor man, naturally did not care about the land of the Kingdom of Prussia, and he immediately responded to Jérôme. Bonaparte said: "As long as France has the ability to take it, Bavaria is naturally willing to give His Majesty some support!" ”

"Then we're working together!" Jérôme. Bonaparte smiled and stretched out his hand to Maximilian II in response.

"Yes!!" Maximilian II with Jérôme. Bonaparte's hands clasped together.

The parties to the cooperation once again shifted the topic to their direction. Bonaparte curiously asked Maximilian II where his son Ludwig was now!

"I can take you to him if you want!" Maximilian II vs. Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Absolutely!" Jérôme. Bonaparte nodded and replied to Maximilian II.

Under the leadership of Maximilian II, Jérôme. Bonaparte arrived at Ludwig. Otto. Friedrich. William's room.

Looking at the "little gentleman" sitting on the sofa reading poetry, a smile of joy appeared on Maximilian II's face.

"Father!" Ludwig looked at his father and Gererom beside him. Bonaparte, he put down the book of poems in his hand, and responded politely to Maximilian II as if he were a little adult.

"This is Jérôme. Bonaparte, monarch of the French Empire! Maximilian II hurriedly introduced his son.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for my rudeness just now!" Ludwig once again politely addressed Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Nothing!" Jérôme. Bonaparte laughed and said, "I should apologize for disturbing you!" ”

Ludwig smiled slightly, but did not speak.

"Maximilian, I envy you for having a smart son!" Jérôme. Bonaparte praised Maximilian II and said: "If my son is as good as him in the future (without mental disorders), I will be satisfied!" ”

"You're too modest! Your son will be a good monarch in the future! Maximilian II also complimented.

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