Chapter Twenty-Three: A Dying Warning
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To the east of the city, the residence of the old prime minister, Lord Bismarck.
The mansion was full of people, a busy scene, and except for some servants and attendants, all the important ministers of the empire, the top nobles, as for why everyone came here, there was no other reason, the life of the former prime minister, Lord Bismarck, had once again come to an end.
Unlike the last time, there was much less sadness in the mansion, and many people were eager to talk and had strange faces.
People who had already died once suddenly came back to life, and now they died again, no matter how you say it, it will feel very strange, and in the face of such a strange atmosphere, it is very difficult for everyone to even pretend to be sad. After all, maybe this time he didn't die and was resurrected?
The miracle of resurrection from the dead is not something that can be seen at any time, so in addition to some close allies with the old prime minister's family, there are also many noble but uninvited people in the prime minister's mansion, and these big people are not easy to drive away, so the entire prime minister's mansion is particularly lively.
The same is true outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, many small nobles who are not qualified to enter the Mansion, and even some ordinary idlers, just swagger around outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, discussing with each other the possible "Miracle of Holy Light", wanting to see the grand occasion of the miracle happening.
Unlike the bad weather of the last night's heavy rain, today is a sunny afternoon.
So, in a short time, His Majesty the Emperor's car arrived at the Prime Minister's residence.
The crowd avoided to make way for His Majesty William, and let the emperor and his party go straight into the old prime minister's bedroom.
Of course, not everyone can enter the bedroom, and in the prime minister's bedroom, there are only a few people who are similar to the lineup from the last time.
The first person in the military, Field Marshal Lista. The current Chancellor, Adenauer. The leader of the Junker aristocracy, Duke Philip. and the little "Dragon Slayer" of the Siegfried family.
Next to the old prime minister's bedside, there were still several palace doctors who were nervously busy.
"How's he doing, Prime Minister?" asked His Majesty William as soon as he entered.
"Bismarck's life is running out, and there is no way to get it back. The chief physician bowed his head and reported.
"Will he ever wake up again?" said His Majesty William, frowning.
"If you wish......" the royal chief physician said in a lengthened voice.
"Then let the old prime minister say his last words. His Majesty the Emperor waved his hand, and there was no sadness or joy on his face.
A tube of red liquid medicine was fed, and the old prime minister who was in a coma opened his eyes leisurely, turned his head with difficulty, and saw the scene in the room clearly.
"Alas" The old prime minister sighed leisurely, and his voice was weak: "After so many years, I still can't escape this day after all." ”
Then he looked at His Majesty William, who was not far from the bed, with a somewhat complicated expression, and said with difficulty: "What should be said, in fact, I finished talking last time, but Your Majesty can come to see me for the last time, so I will give a few words of advice one last time." ”
His Majesty William took two steps forward and came to the bedside. The doctors stepped back and left the room. The other bigwigs didn't step forward and still stood in place.
Although the old man's voice was weak, it was clear: "Although we won this war, the price we paid was also very large, I hope Your Majesty can treat the people well and recuperate, France and Poland have a chance to retaliate, don't rush it, the most important thing for us now is to restore our strength......"
"I understand. His Majesty William grabbed Prime Minister Bismarck's hand and nodded heavily: "I won't do stupid things impulsively!"
"In addition, there is the Northern Legion. The old man said slowly: "I know that you don't like Faust, and you are even a little afraid of him, but Faust is a martial saint after all, and he is a protector of the country who is willing to fight for our Germany! In fact, you don't need to be afraid of anything at all, even if Prince Heinrich has any ambitions, he can't afford to turn the storm. No matter how good the personal relationship is, Faust will not let the Northern Legion rebel against the country for such a down-and-out prince. You don't have to do much, just treat everyone equally, and the Northern Legion will naturally be of your use, just like this expedition to France, they will abide by their duties and missions......"
"Well......" After being silent for a while, His Majesty William said with difficulty: "Okay, I promise you, I will treat everyone equally in the future!"
"Finally......" The old chancellor's breath became weaker and weaker, but his tone was categorical: "The most important thing is the German National Socialist Party! They are the real henchmen of our Germany now! Don't look at them now that they are extremely low-key and have no reputation, they are deliberately hiding themselves and secretly accumulating strength! When they have enough savings! They will launch an earth-shattering blow!"
His Majesty William's eyes were solemn, patted the old prime minister's dry hand, and said seriously: "I know this, I have also been filming the gendarmerie to pay attention to this chaotic party, but they have now formed a climate, and we have just ended the war, and we have not yet recovered, with our current strength, we want to completely destroy them but not enough." However, we have been working hard to restore our strength! The second, third, and fourth legions have all been re-established, and we only need to wait another three years for the training and preparation of the three major legions to be completed, and we will be able to launch a thunderous blow and wipe out these chaotic parties with lightning speed!"
"As soon as possible! The sooner the better!" the old prime minister's hand grasped His Majesty William's hand tightly, and a flame seemed to burn in his eyes, and his tone was hurried.
"I understand, I understand. His Majesty Wilhelm reassured again and again, and his tone was sincere: "I know that the longer the time drags on, the stronger they will develop, and the more difficult it will be to exterminate them, but we must wait now! If we exterminate them now, the losses will be too great, and we in Germany can no longer afford such great losses! I promise that once the strength is fully restored, I will exterminate this chaotic party as soon as possible!"
His Majesty's words were categorical and carried with unquestionable prestige.
However, this time, he did not wait for the old prime minister's approval, or refutation.
In his hands, the old prime minister's hand was soft and weak, and he didn't know when, the old prime minister had closed his eyes, motionless, and couldn't even feel his breath.
"Someone, someone!" like a panicked child, His Majesty William jumped to his feet and shouted loudly.
A group of royal physicians hurriedly poured into the room, bypassed His Majesty the Emperor, and began to examine the old prime minister.
It didn't take long for the chief physician to turn his head and announce with a sad face, "Prime Minister Bismarck, he...... He has returned to the bosom of the Lord. ”
In the small bedroom, everyone else looked relieved and looked a lot more relaxed, except for His Majesty Wilhelm, who pursed his lips tightly, and his face changed uncertainly.
"All out!" and he gave the order.
Hearing this, the doctors rushed out.
"Go out too!" was the second command.
The four pillars also left the room.
His Majesty Wilhelm was the only one left in the room, and he sat down beside the old prime minister's bed, and looked at the lifeless corpse on the bed, and his gaze changed.
It was not until dark that His Majesty Wilhelm came out of the room and let the others into the room to deal with the old prime minister's affairs.
Until dark, the long-awaited white light and miracle did not appear.
All the time, it didn't show up.