Chapter 1058: The first chapter that determines the future (3)
“Prussia’s desire for peace is the funniest joke I’ve heard today!”
Walewski's to-the-point answer made von Bismarck look a little embarrassed. He also understood that the Kingdom of Prussia behind him had left a militaristic impression on European countries since its founding.
This deep-rooted impression cannot be eliminated by von Bismarck's words of "peace-loving"!
Although Walewski mercilessly exposed von Bismarck's lies, von Bismarck still insisted on the concept of "peace" with a shy face.
"Mr. Walewski, the reason why the Kingdom of Prussia gives people the feeling of being militaristic is because a small group of war madmen and others in the Kingdom of Prussia deceived the monarch, which led to the current situation!!
If I serve as Prime Minister one day, I will definitely urge the monarch to maintain peace and order!
Your Excellency Walewski, Your Excellency Prince Metternich, please believe that the Kingdom of Prussia is essentially a peace-loving country, and we do not want peace more than any other country!"
Von Bismarck's expression was particularly sincere. Anyone who didn't know him well would be deceived by von Bismarck's performance and conclude that Bismarck was a great statesman committed to European peace.
However, the people von Bismarck met were not ordinary politicians. He met Prince Walewski and Metternich.
The former had already heard from the emperor that von Bismarck had hidden aggressive ambitions under the guise of peace, while the latter was the most outstanding diplomat in the entire history of Europe.
His tricks could not deceive Walewski and Prince Metternich at all, and at best they could deceive poor Count Bauer. (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Austrian Empire)
"Mr. Bismarck! If you insist on using lies to continue the conversation, then all you will hear are lies!" Prince Metternich gently knocked on the walnut chair to express his feelings for von Bismarck.
Dissatisfied, “Can you have the heart to lie to someone who may meet God at any time?
…
Let us all be honest with each other. Appropriate honesty can be more conducive to the relationship between countries!"
Regarding Prince Metternich's heart-to-heart remarks, von Bismarck obviously had no intention of being completely honest.
Von Bismarck spread his hands and said to Prince Metternich, "Your Excellency, I have been frank enough, but you don't want to believe my frankness!
In your and Mr. Walewski's impressions, the Kingdom of Prussia has always been a country that destroys peace.
Under such a stereotype, no matter what I say, you won’t believe it!”
"Mr. Bismarck!" Seeing that von Bismarck still insisted on peace theory, Walewski decided to give Bismarck a "final blow", "Can you promise me!
After you become prime minister, the Kingdom of Prussia will completely abolish the reserve system and only retain 300,000 troops in the country!
If you can guarantee this, I am willing to believe that the Kingdom of Prussia will become a peaceful country in the future!"
Von Bismarck's expression changed suddenly when he heard this, and after a while, he spoke to Walewski, "Your Excellency Walewski!
As far as I know, your country also has a professional army of nearly 550,000 and a semi-professional army of 300,000 (actually 400,000)!
Your country is the country that should dismantle its army the most!"
"Mr. Bismarck, I'm not as "peace-loving" as you are!" Valewski said in a subtle tone, "The French army is to safeguard our country's homeland security and overseas interests, and it is also to defend against the giant in the east.
The Bear (Russian Empire) makes another move to invade Poland!
Although the giant bear is now divided, they will soon become a unified whole again!
By then, they may invade Poland again!
At that time, France will fight a war against the Russian Empire to defend Poland like His Majesty Emperor Napoleon did!
Did the Prussian army form so many troops to help the French Empire resist the Russian Empire?"
"Of course not!" Von Bismarck denied flatly. He did not want to trigger a diplomatic crisis between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia because of his words.
Although the Russian Empire is currently in the stage of civil war, anyone with a discerning eye understands that the outcome of this civil war is about to be decided.
The armed forces established by Tsar Alexander II of the Russian Empire relying on foreign borrowings (mainly selling high-quality resources within the territory) are making steady progress, while the new Russian imperial armed forces led by Duke Heritzen have lost free assistance from France and Britain.
Down, they retreated steadily with the force of an avalanche.
The battle lines between the old and new Russian Empire have been pushed to the outskirts of St. Petersburg, which is the Tsarskoye Selo line.
Tsarskoe Selo, which once symbolized the power and wealth of the Tsar, has become fragmented under the ravages of the old and new armies. The oil paintings and treasures originally stored in Huangcun have long been sold and turned into guns and ammunition in the hands of the new Russian government forces. Even the agate walls in Tsarskoye Selo
It was also exchanged for military expenses by Duke Heritzen.
Even so, Duke Heritzen still could not resist the speed of retreat.
As long as Alexander II completely established a foothold near Tsarskoye Selo, St. Petersburg would inevitably fall into civil strife because it could not break the blockade, and the royalists lurking in St. Petersburg might start a rebellion.
Von Bismarck concluded that as long as Britain and France did not send troops to support the Herlitzen government, the Herlitzen government would only last until around 1860 at best.
With Austria to the south and Poland to the east, a unified Russian Empire was in the interests of the Kingdom of Prussia.
Bismarck did not want to end diplomatic relations with the Russian Empire because of his temporary agreement.
"The army of the Kingdom of Prussia is not for the defense of Europe, and you have no overseas interests!
Why do all the people need to be in arms! This is not like implementing the concept of peace at all!" Walewski asked von Bismarck aggressively.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "It is an innate tradition of the Kingdom of Prussia that all people join the army!" Von Bismarck tried to explain it with "nationality".
"Okay! Mr. Bismarck, I'm leaving!" Walewski showed undisguised disgust on his face. He stood up and responded to von Bismarck, "I don't see a trace of honesty in you.
There is no need to continue our conversation!"
Prince Metternich, who was sitting on a walnut chair, was also preparing to leave.
Seeing that Walewski and Metternich were about to leave, von Bismarck became a little more candid. He showed a wry smile and said to Walewski and Metternich, "Your Excellency Walewski, Metternich."
Mr. Nie, what I am going to say next is just my drunken lie!!
This does not represent the official attitude of the Kingdom of Prussia!"
After speaking, von Bismarck drank the red wine in the cup.
Walewski and Prince Metternich then sat down again and listened quietly to von Bismarck's inner thoughts.
Von Bismarck glanced at Walewski and Prince Metternich, and said in a slightly sour tone, "Your Excellency Walewski, Your Excellency Prince Metternich, I am very envious of you for being able to build an institution that can be praised by the world.
great deeds!
Now I am 45 years old and still have accomplished nothing!
If fate really favors me and gives me the honor to become the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, then I will definitely use my lifelong experience to pursue a great cause!"
After saying this, Bismarck showed a particularly pious expression on his face.
"Mr. Bismarck, what do you mean by the great cause?" Walewski looked at von Bismarck curiously. He was curious why the emperor placed the hope of intervening in Germany on him.
"Of course it is Germany's great renaissance!"
Von Bismarck answered Walewski firmly.
At this moment, he did not dare to tell Prince Metternich and Valewski directly about the Prussian Kingdom's fantasy of dominating Germany. He could only say that Prussia's desire to dominate Germany was hidden under the German revival.
"Mr. Bismarck, what kind of revival do you mean by the German revival? Is it economic, cultural, or national or national revival?"
Metternich frowned slightly and asked in a low tone. He always felt that there was an ulterior intention hidden under Bismarck's appearance of German revival.
"Your Excellency, I believe that the German renaissance should be an all-round renaissance. We must not only strive to catch up culturally and economically with the British Kingdom and the French Empire that have left us behind (Von Bismarck glanced at Wallefs with compliments
(Basic), but also work hard to return some disputed lands to the German Confederation!" Von Bismarck explained to Prince Metternich.
Later, von Bismarck suddenly realized that the current Duchy of Luxembourg had become the territory of the French Empire.
In order to prevent Walewski's misunderstanding, von Bismarck quickly added, "Of course, the disputed land I am talking about does not refer to the Principality of Luxembourg!
In my opinion, the exchange of the Principality of Luxembourg fully complies with the territorial swap process!
The disputed territory I am referring to is the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein!”
"Mr. Bismarck, the dispute between the principalities of Schleswig and Holstein was settled as early as 1851!
I remember that the Kingdom of Prussia had no dispute over Europe's decision-making power!" Prince Metternich frowned and emphasized.
As a third party and a German nationalist, Prince Metternich did have some sympathy for the Principality of Schleswig-Holstein, but compared with the cause of the entire Austrian Empire, this sympathy was not at all
Not enough for the Tao.
Metternich believed that only by maintaining the existing order in Europe could the best interests of the Austrian Empire be protected.
Even if this order itself is led by the French Empire!
Therefore, the Kingdom of Prussia wanted to destroy order and naturally could not get Metternich's support.
Having said this, Prince Metternich looked at Walewski subconsciously, and he could also get some support from Walewski's mouth.
However, what disappointed Prince Metternich was that Walewski always responded with silence.
