"Haha, I really didn't expect Ruprecht to start placing his hopes on external forces. Should I say you are naive or deceive yourself?" Princess Mary stood up, walked slowly behind the prince, and then slowly leaned down and said.

"Actually, the three kingdoms of South Germany can have their current status largely because of our Austro-Hungarian Empire. Do you not deny this?"

"After the end of the Prussian-Austrian War, Prussia won and gained dominance in the entire Germany. Prussia annexed the Kingdom of Hanover, Nassau, Hessen-Cassel, and Frankfurt Free City. But at the same time, we also reached an agreement with Prussia. The three kingdoms of Bavaria, Saxony and Württemberg can be incorporated into Germany, but they must maintain independence!"

"Imagine if there was no Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bavaria would not mention it for now. Saxony and Württemberg might not be able to escape the fate of being annexed in the end, right?" Princess Mary had taken into account the prince's face and temporarily excluded Bavaria. But the prince knew that if there was no Austro-Hungarian Empire, or if the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not express his opinion, then Prussia would definitely be more bold in the issue of embezzling other countries. Even if Bavaria is still independent and if the other two kingdoms are gone, then what is the significance of Bavaria's independence?

"And if World War I ended and everything was as you expected, what would be the result? Russia collapsed, and Russia's successors were reestablishing their own country on the ruins. Austro-Hungary collapsed, and my country became fragmented. France and Britain were severely damaged, huddling in a corner of Europe to heal the trauma of war. Don't mention Italy's garbage. Then tell me, who can limit the extremely powerful Prussia to do what it wants to do?" Princess Mary showed a win-win smile on her face.

Princess Mary's words dispelled the last trace of luck in the prince's heart! If Prussia's unprecedented strength gave it the power and confidence to crush other kingdoms without any harm, then after the war, the collapse and weakness of other major powers made Prussia's actions no longer afraid of Prussia's actions! Other countries were beaten by war and were afraid of being poor, so who would still care about the internal struggles of Germany?

One of the important reasons why Prussia cannot move the three kingdoms now is the restraint of other powerful countries. Once the First World War ends, the whole of Europe will be beaten into chaos. By then, Prussia will not have any external constraints! Moreover, after the victory of the First World War, the German Emperor's reputation will definitely increase greatly. In this case, who would carefully consider Bavaria's contribution and sacrifice in this war?

By then, it would only take a few days for the three southern German kingdoms to surrender to the extremely powerful Prussia. Anyway, the prince does not think that with the few Bavarian armies, the huge Prussia can be blocked! Bavaria is not good, and Saxony and Württemberg will not be good!

As for the private friendship between himself and the German Emperor? This is completely based on the exchange of interests and the situation where Prussia cannot eat Bavaria. As a monarch, he needs a capable minister, rather than a prince with strong strength and independence! Throughout the dynasties, there have been such things as reducing the vassals inside and outside, and the rulers will always try their best to strengthen centralization!

The prince thought about it carefully. In addition to the unified government orders, German capitalists also hoped that Bavaria could collapse. The reason was very simple. The prince had already gained too many benefits by using Bavaria's political status and national strength. With a national government support, the prince could ignore some local protections to expand his market. Not to mention anything else, the navy's naval gun is a very obvious example.

At the same time, due to the kingdom government, the technology and profits of hardening armor are still firmly grasped by the prince, and neither other companies nor the German emperor can intervene! Using the kingdom identity, the prince has encircled the most profitable place in the German colony. It can be said that this kingdom identity has brought too many economic benefits to himself and the entire Bavarian Kingdom! At the same time, it has also damaged the economic interests of too many companies. If no one is jealous, the prince does not believe it, but they just don’t have the ability now!

Once the 1st World War ends, considering the industries and huge interests under the Bavarian Kingdom, even if the German Emperor has a good relationship with him, I am afraid that someone within Germany will instigate the German Emperor to take action against Bavaria? Then, how can the prince rely on to protect himself? The answer is very simple, there is no way...

Until now, the prince has figured it out. After the end of World War 1, if the German Empire could still exist, then Prussia had 10,000 reasons to weaken the independence of other kingdoms, both politically and economically! Then the prince suddenly found himself in a vicious cycle. Germany failed in the First World War. Although the Bavarian Kingdom was in a terrible state, even if he won, he still couldn't get any benefits.

As for whether we can gain some benefits from the new territory in the east during the World War? This prince is really not sure. Let’s not talk about the Prussian central government will not agree. So what if it agrees? Bavaria is deep inland Europe, and if it wants to extend its hands to Eastern Europe, don’t you think it’s too far?! How can Bavaria, with a population of only about 10 million, have enough manpower and financial resources to control and build a new fief?

You should know that Prussia is not only because of a simple Prussia, but also a large number of grand priests, princes and free cities for its wings! Such as Baden, Hesse, Oldenburg, Brunswick, Bremen, Hamburg, etc., these places are all Prussian brothers. Although they are very small, they are also a very strong force if they are combined together! Therefore, Prussia can digest these newly added territories, and it is absolutely impossible to simply let Bavaria digest the newly added territories!

Unless, as Princess Mary imagined, if Bavaria could take over some of Austria's resources in the war, after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, then after the war, he would have the confidence to bargain with Prussia. No, it cannot be after the war. The relevant details must be finalized with Prussia after the end of the Eastern Front! Anyway, Britain and France alone cannot break through the defense of Germany's Western Front......

After all, the prince has been a human being for two lives. He can realize that once the War 1 ends and if Bavaria does not develop well, the kingdom will become a half-dead salted fish. After he also began to consider what he should do after Germany's victory...

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