2373 The ruler of the empire 2
"Okay, let's talk about it, what is your attitude towards Prince Baden?" Ruprecht turned his head and asked. Another important significance of this talk was to let the next generation of powers in various countries "know" each other. According to history, Duke Albrecht would serve as the patriarch of the Württemberg royal family from 1921 to 1939. In this plane, the Kingdom of Württemberg did not perish, so this duke would inevitably become a king. This is why the duke dared to be strongly promoted to the Grand Duke Baden!
Christian will not say that the future King Saxony. As for Prince Baden, according to history, he and his brother died one year away, but don’t forget that he was the last prime minister of the Second German Empire in history. If nothing unexpected happens, Hallweg is only a mere scene at most. In the future, Grand Duke Baden will be responsible for the Grand Duchy of Baden. Prince Baden is likely to become the prime minister, with enough ability and status. As long as Bavaria does not stop it...so, this meeting brought together the kings and heirs of the empire's future four kingdoms, the current and future prime ministers, and the future chief of the empire's general staff!
"Unlike his brother, he is not that strong and knows how to detour. He may be able to do many things that the former Prime Minister cannot do. Perhaps, their threat to us is second only to Bismarck." The Duke thought for a while and said.
"Didn't your highness praise Prince Baden just now? I don't think what I said just now is like a false statement." Crown Prince Christian frowned and said.
"I'm telling the truth. If I have to choose a prime minister among the North Germans, he is the best choice, but it does not mean that this choice is harmless to us. Sometimes, things that cannot be forced to do may not be able to be bribed and coordinated interests." The crown prince said meaningfully. "Okay, let's go in. It's not good to have a bunch of people stuck here."
"Are you waiting for Prime Minister Holweg and Marshal Moltke?" asked Crown Prince Christian.
"They will not go in with us. We are the representatives of the state and he is the representative of the empire. So, if they stand, will they stand on the side of the German Emperor? Or on our side? So, they will follow up after we go in. We are not just two people blocking us." Ruprecht said with a smile.
Logically speaking, the Prime Minister and Chief of General Staff represent the Empire, and their status should be higher, right? Sorry, even if people like Bismarck and Moltke may have greater power in the empire than the head of state, but their status is not like this! What? Don't believe it? Let's take a look at the famous crowning picture of William I in the Mirror Hall of Versailles. The person next to the German Emperor raised his hand was the Grand Duke of Baden at that time, and where was Bismarck? Below the steps! He was holding a tray in his hand, and he was wearing white clothes. Bismarck and Moltke were like this, and in this situation, even more so in this situation!
With the end of the "gate gate" incident, everything began to get on track. The convoys of Grand Duke Baden and Grand Duke Oldenburg came to the venue one by one, and then prepared to enter the Palace of Worry after a simple greeting. No accident occurred in the remaining entrance ceremony. Ruprecht and representatives from the other four states entered the venue together. In this process, Ruprecht was surprised that it was not Prince William but Prince Albert who received him! What surprised the crown prince even more was that Grand Duke Baden did not seem to know that Prince Albert was coming to welcome him this time!
"Hold the grass! What does this tm mean?" Ruprecht was a little dizzy. After all, in Germany today, the so-called aristocratic etiquette is very strict. Let's say that! Don't talk about this kind of occasion where major state leaders gather together! Even a higher-level banquet attended by the German Emperor! The Germans will arrange the positions of each person for more than 2,000 nobles present! Everyone has their own position! If there may be some loopholes in the banquet with a wide range of people, then this occasion will never go wrong! If you think it is a mistake, then it can only be your problem.
"His Grand Duke Baden, is Prince William with the German Emperor?" Crown Prince Ruprecht's tone was a little erratic, making people unable to catch what he wanted to express. Is it dissatisfaction with the prince not coming out to greet him in person, or what else? In fact, the crown prince wanted to ask if the prince is here. If it is here, then Prince Albert welcomed him is considered disrespectful to the southern countries. After all, there is an imperial three-level marshal! The three kingdom representatives! And if the prince is not here, the problem will be big!
Of course, you must not ask Prince Albert directly about this kind of thing. After all, from a polite point of view, Prince Albert will greet you and ask where your brother is. Isn’t this a boring question? It’s not about whether to be afraid or not, but it’s unnecessary. So, even if you want to cheat, you must cheat the Grand Duke Baden who is closest to the core of power. Moreover, the Grand Duke Baden’s reaction really makes the crown prince very interesting.
"What are you asking me?" Grand Duke Baden felt awkward after hearing Ruprecht's words, because this matter was too sudden. What he had agreed with the German Emperor was that neither the Crown Prince nor Prince Albert attended the meeting. Moreover, Grand Duke Baden was sure that the Crown Prince was not in Berlin now! He was in Riga and was inspecting the newly added territory, but now the Crown Prince did not appear in Wuyou Palace, but Prince Albert appeared here, so this problem was a big deal.
Grand Duke Baden kept complaining in his heart that the German Emperor could really cause trouble for himself. Although this approach did not violate the previous agreement, Prince Albert was only responsible for greeting him. But this was enough to make other countries feel special, and it also made Grand Duke Baden unable to answer. After all, this is related to the position of the crown prince, and he may be jealous of what he said! Regardless of whether this is true or not.
"Dear Marshal of the Empire, His Highness Crown Prince Ruprecht, I am currently serving in the guard of His Majesty the Emperor, and maintaining the imperial etiquette is my authority. Now, I am not in front of you to welcome you as a prince. What is really welcoming you is the Prime Minister of the Empire and the Chief of General Staff." Just when Grand Duke Baden didn't know what to say, Prince Albert on the side rescued the Grand Duke.
"Oh, no wonder I didn't see Moltke and the others just now. It turned out that they were walking through the side door." The Crown Prince said in his heart. Of course, this is not the point. The point is that Prince Albert named himself as the commander of the honor guard. It does not have any political significance. Of course, if that's the case, it's not clear how it actually happens. As for the need to ask a prince to serve in the German Emperor's Guard?
Chapter completed!