"Are we relax now? Eat some things and drink something?" Looking at the wall clock on the wall, it was already dinner time. Now, due to the privacy of the discussion topic, it was impossible for the Crown Prince and Grand Duke Baden to sit in the spacious main dining room and eat under the servant's service. Therefore, it is best to make some afternoon tea and make up for it.

"As far as the guest is concerned," Grand Duke Baden nodded and said.

"You seem to be more energetic than before, and I have been exhausted during this period." Grand Duke Baden sighed.

"I always thought that your period was going well. After the war ended, your income was no less than that of the Saxony Kingdom. The Grand Duchy of Baden was further consolidated, and its absolute strength was no less than that of the middle European countries. For example, a country like Portugal, your territory has increased by nearly twice, and your younger brother, the future heir of Grand Duke Baden, is also a popular candidate for the next imperial prime minister. Many people even call Baden the Fifth Kingdom. What else are you not satisfied with?" said the crown prince meaningfully.

To be honest, when distributing the interests of the Eastern Front, the German Emperor was really good to the Grand Duchy of Baden. He directly gave the later transfer areas of Belarus and Lithuania, with an area of ​​30,000 square kilometers! In terms of the profits obtained, the Grand Duchy of Baden and the Kingdom of Württemberg are actually similar. In time, I am afraid that the strength of the Grand Duchy of Baden would be similar to that of the Kingdom of Württemberg, and what they lack was only a little political status!

"I used to think that the principality could take advantage of this opportunity to take off directly after gaining profits, but reality tells me that this is not the case. We suddenly have to rule a large number of foreigners with different ideas, different languages, and even hostile colors like ours. The new areas have more territory and personnel than the Grand Principal of Baden. Many times, we feel that we are using serfs instead of truly integrating them into states. We want them to become people from the Grand Principal of Baden, but this process is very difficult." Grand Principal of Baden said.

"And you have made Bohemia and Moravians agree with Bavaria's rule, so I want to ask, how did you do it?" asked the Grand Duke.

"In fact, you all understand all the principles, cut off the thorns, support the investees, and then gradually assimilate most people in all aspects of social life, making them full of hope for the future. However, when you are actually doing it, there will be a huge gap between your ideas and reality, which is the so-called execution issue." The crown prince said calmly.

"What you need to do now is to get rid of the old bureaucracy in the country and choose other aspiring and volunteer classes among the new territory and the country to manage these areas. The Junker nobles have their contributions, but also their limitations. We are kings and grand dukes, we are rulers of the country, we are not the tools of the Junker nobles, and I hope you will realize this." Ruprecht said: "If you have any needs, please be sure to tell me that I will help within my ability."

"I was surprised by your answer. I always thought that the relationship between our two countries was full of uncertainty, and it was even possible to call it hostility. I am very grateful for your words." said the Grand Duke.

"Those who are capable will inevitably be valued, and those who have made contributions will inevitably be rewarded. Those who form cliques and private interests must be eliminated. The interests of the country and the people are consistent. This is my goal and the foundation for Bavaria's current strength. As the ruler of the empire, I hope to promote all this to the whole country and make the future Germany stronger." The crown prince said calmly but extremely firmly.

"Have you now started pursuing ideals without simple interests? You live a higher level than me," said Grand Duke Baden, because he experienced the years of unification of the German Empire. For a common ideal, the German states that had fallen apart for hundreds of years were finally united under a banner. In addition to strength, the unification of the German Empire dominated by Prussia is not only about strength, but more importantly, ideals and beliefs! Sometimes spirituality is far stronger than material interests!

"Okay, the preparation is done well. Let's get to the point. I don't think that a simple issue of governing the country will make you chat with me in person. Even the prince must be excluded." Ruprecht put down the teacup in his hand and said half-seriously and half-jokingly. He tried to create a relaxed atmosphere, but because of the sensitivity of the topics that both sides were about to unfold, this relaxation was more of a concealment!

"His Royal Highness and Prince Albert are about to be released. They are released to two newly established provinces. His Royal Highness is in charge of the newly established Polish Governor's District, while Prince Albert is released to the Baltic Governor's District, with a strait from Finland to the north and a new border line to the east. St. Petersburg, Russia can be seen from Tallinn Province. Do you understand what I mean?" said Prince Baden.

"What then?" Ruprecht frowned. If he remembered correctly, the German Emperor's identity as the commander of the Royal Guard given to Prince Albert was not exempted. In other words, in theory, Prince Albert also has certain military power. You should know that under the current German system, no top leader of a province can obtain military power and administrative power at the same time! Only the top leader or heir of major states have administrative power and military power at the same time!

If the German Emperor's arrangement for Prince Albert before could be understood as training him as a future prime minister of the Prussian Kingdom, then now, the two of them will inevitably cause some excessive speculation. Perhaps the German Emperor or Prince Baden will give some reasons, but anyone with a discerning eye will know it!

"You know that all this is abnormal. The royal family is not a direct member, should not have too much power, nor can they be released from the position of the highest executive officer of a province. Even your uncle has never been involved in administrative power." Grand Duke Baden frowned.

"So, do you want me to keep a distance from Prince Albert? Or let me and you convince the German Emperor to limit Prince Albert's rights?" Ruprecht's words were very calm and he could not hear his attitude.

"If it were before, I might have thought this way. Of course, I know that you will definitely not do this now. You have your own ideas, but you will not do it when the conditions are not ripe." Grand Duke Baden seemed to have made his promise this time, and he didn't care whether he offended anyone in his words.

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