Chapter 2638 Baden's Choice 2
The Crown Prince's answer can be said to be very general, and can even be described as implicit, but for the mature Grand Duke of Baden, he has read most of the information from it. First of all, the Crown Prince explained very well what the Grand Duke of Baden would get with Bavaria! The huge and vast market, the three southern kingdoms will and the Austro-Hungarian Empire will benefit the Grand Duke of Baden a lot. And it can be guaranteed politically, because, the Crown Prince said that he would help weak countries, and compared with Bavaria, Baden is naturally weak. Moreover, the Crown Prince takes the idea of inclusiveness and will not cause trouble for the Grand Duke on some issues.
Of course, this so-called bribery is only part of the process! In fact, compared with the contents below, it is the most valuable part! Because sometimes the big stick in your hand is more convincing than the interests! Old Roosevelt's words, the big stick in your hand, and the gentle words explain this problem!
Ruprecht cannot interfere with the internal affairs of the Prussian kingdom. However, it does not mean that he cannot fight back against the crown prince in other aspects. For example, the future German central government. In fact, because of the particularity of German society, as long as the German Emperor and Bavaria are willing to establish a political party, it is actually no problem to establish a large party in a short period of time. Because the German Emperor still received the support of some Junker nobles, and the Southern Germany in Bavaria is even more solid. Although the Social Democratic Party suffered great losses due to its previous mistakes, years of accumulation still allowed them to have certain supporters among the people, especially after the social Democratic Party represented by Hasai had compromised and the left, its strength was restored.
So, now the question is, what should the Imperial Parliament and the Prime Minister do? Logically speaking, only parties that have won more than 50% of the seats in the Imperial Parliament can have the power to form an independent cabinet. But unfortunately, it is impossible for the three major political forces to form a cabinet alone with their own strength! The Crown Prince previously expressed his willingness to support the German Emperor in controlling the imperial government, but now the situation has changed. Whoever Bavaria supports can control the rights of the Imperial Parliament and then form a cabinet!
Well, will the Crown Prince cooperate with the Social Democratic Party and complete the formation of a cabinet and then suppress Bavaria together? In fact, this possibility is the lowest. The reason is very simple, because the ultimate goal of the Crown Prince is to restore the rule of the Hohenzollern family over the entire North Germany! Then, to grasp the core rights of the entire German Empire. If the Bavarian Kingdom loses in this PK, then take a step back, Bavaria is still a kingdom, and the Vettelsbach family is still a royal family. The Hohenzollern family will not be killed, just like the crown prince showed mercy to Prussia back then. This is not a question of whether you are willing or not, but the environment forces everyone to stop at the right time.
But if the Crown Prince's plan is successful, then it is inevitable for the Social Democratic Party's counterattack, which is unacceptable to the top leaders of the entire political party. By then, they may not even be able to end up in a good life. It is the best result to find some reasons and throw them into prison! The whole of Germany knows that the Crown Prince is even more extreme than the German Emperor in some things, and he has to ignore his face!
So, from this point of view, if there is room for coordination between Bavaria and the Social Democratic Party, then the Crown Prince and the Social Democratic Party are almost born hostile! And when it comes to the rights of the central government, this contradiction will become even more irreconcilable.
"So how to solve the problem of a joint prime minister? If your country cooperates with the Social Democratic Party, then the Prime Minister can only emerge from your country or the Social Democratic Party." Prince Baden said carefully.
"No, Bavaria and my party will not produce a prime minister at least in the next government. The new imperial prime minister may have limited capabilities, but he must be recognized by the vast majority of people. I still think that my original commitment is still valid." The crown prince said meaningfully.
The crown prince only talked about his attitude towards the crown prince, but did not say his attitude towards the Grand Duke Baden, and even left enough hints, that is, the crown prince's behavior is only aimed at the crown prince, not including the Grand Duke Baden. Even if the Grand Duke Baden is willing to stand on his side, or be biased to neutrality, then the promise given by the crown prince before: let Prince Baden serve as the future imperial prime minister will still work!
"The prince can still ascend to the throne of the prime minister?" The grand duke was surprised at the crown prince's attitude. After all, if the crown prince and the Social Democratic Party win, how would the crown prince choose someone who originally favored the German emperor as the prime minister? Will the Social Democratic Party agree? And even if the crown prince has no problem, what would the German emperor think? After all, if Prince Baden takes office with the help of the crown prince and the Social Democratic Party, then an incomparable scar will be left between the Grand Duchy of Baden and the German emperor!
Prince Baden's becoming the chief is indeed good news for the Grand Duke, but the Prime Minister is only temporary. If the Grand Duke Baden and the Hohenzollern family break up, then the only choice is Bavaria. If it is not a last resort, the Grand Duke himself does not want to take this step, because this is not only a blood relationship, but more importantly, the continuity of a country's policies!
"I have explained to you the attitude of the Kingdom Government towards the North Germany region in the next five years. I know that although you have spoken to me so much in Bavaria, it is probably difficult to make your determination, and we do not want to make things uncontrollable. Therefore, I hope that you can use your special identity to persuade His Majesty the Emperor and the Crown Prince. Such an extreme and obviously targeted political party is very wrong."
"In addition, I personally believe that my personal credit and the Kingdom of Bavaria is sufficient. We will not treat any ally unfairly. As long as he is for the German Empire, for our common interests and the welfare of the people, we will always welcome new allies to join." The Crown Prince said.
In the end, Ruprecht handed over the choice to Grand Duke Baden. Grand Duke Baden came to test the crown prince's reaction, and the crown prince also extended an olive branch to Grand Duke Baden in time. Ruprecht needed to protect his rights, but at the same time, the scum in the aristocratic class must be eliminated, and the channels for social advancement must be diversified, rather than solidification, and the empire needs unity rather than internal struggle.
"Okay, I will consider your suggestions carefully." said Grand Duke Baden before leaving.
Chapter completed!