Chapter 1060: The first chapter that determines fate (5)
Faced with Prince Metternich's questioning, von Bismarck still maintained a confident attitude in dealing with Metternich's questioning.
"Your Highness, your doubts do have some merit!
Once the flame of nationalism triggered by war is ignited, it is indeed difficult to control!
But I am confident that I can guide this flame in the right direction so that it will not become the flame that burns Germany!"
Looking at von Bismarck who seemed to have a pearl of wisdom in front of him, Prince Metternich couldn't help but feel a trace of anger in his heart.
Having experienced the era of the Great Revolution, he clearly understood that when the power of nationalism is combined with the power of the country, the power that can be unleashed is by no means comparable to that of pure nationalism.
However, the destructive power it brought far exceeded all previous dynastic wars.
With the blessing of nationalism, all Germans will join the cause of German rejuvenation under the call of the Kingdom of Prussia, and millions of soldiers will be born from Prussian military camps.
Prussia, which was already a country owned by soldiers, would become an even larger war machine. This war machine would ignore any orders from the monarch and drag all Germans into the abyss.
Now, von Bismarck, who had never personally experienced the era of the Great Revolution, claimed that he could control this force to complete the rejuvenation of the German nation. This is simply a fantasy.
"Mr. Bismarck!" Prince Metternich's voice revealed a trace of anger, and he said sternly to Bismarck, "I admit that you do have diplomatic ability and talent. In you, I even see the shadow of my old friend Talleyrand.
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But sometimes you overestimate your abilities and think you can control everything!
However, there are still some forces in this world that we cannot control!
I am also German, and I also agree with the revival of German nationalism!
But I am also an Austrian, and I must consider the survival of the empire to which I am loyal!
Mr. Bismarck, the reason why you are willing to revive Germany is also to realize that the Kingdom of Prussia enjoys the same rights as the Austrian Empire in the German region!"
Von Bismarck wanted to say something, but was rudely interrupted by Prince Metternich, "Mr. Bismarck, please listen to me quietly first!"
I know you still want to say that you are for the German renaissance... Damn it, stop using this cliche!
Are you deceiving me and Valewski as fools?
Wait, where did I just say that?"
"Mr. Bismarck, don't deceive me and you as fools!" Walewski suddenly said to Prince Metternich.
"Pfft hahaha!" Valewski spoke unexpectedly, making Prince Metternich laugh. He replied seriously, "Mr. Valewski, you said it very well! Don't say it again next time.
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Metternich joked seriously, successfully making von Bismarck and Walewski laugh at the same time.
After a burst of laughter, Prince Metternich seriously said to von Bismarck again, "I know very well that the reason why you are willing to promote the revival of Germany is simply to allow the Kingdom of Prussia to gain an equal position with the Austrian Empire!
But have you ever thought that when you set off the German wave, the Kingdom of Prussia to which you are loyal will also be swallowed by this wave!
Just like France annexed those feudal territories entrenched in Germany, the Kingdom of Prussia is likely to be annexed by Germany and become a part of Germany!"
If Jerome Bonaparte were here, he would be amazed by Prince Metternich's foresight.
Prince Metternich did not know that in the six years after his death, the Kingdom of Prussia would go through three dynastic wars and then establish the German Empire.
After more than half a century, the Kingdom of Prussia gradually dissolved into the German Empire and became part of the German Empire.
The Great Prussia-Germany dual system that Bismarck had worked so hard to build completely collapsed.
After World War I, the Kingdom of Prussia completely became a state under the Weimar Republic, and the rights of the Prussian state were not even as good as those of a state in the United States of America.
Von Bismarck now also does not know the future development of the Kingdom of Prussia. After hearing Metternich's prediction, he also felt a little uneasy.
If the crown of the Kingdom of Prussia is really what Prince Metternich said, then von Bismarck would not be able to wash away his sins even if he died ten thousand times.
However, von Bismarck was, after all, a politician who could go down in history.
Even if Prince Metternich's prediction does have some truth, von Bismarck will still have to act according to his own will. He is confident enough to prevent the Kingdom of Prussia from happening.
"Your Excellency Metternich, I admit that what you said is indeed a possibility!" Von Bismarck said to Prince Metternich cautiously, "But this is only a possibility!
If we choose to ignore the rejuvenation of the German nation because we are afraid of the demise of the country, then we should not think about doing other things, and the country does not even need to continue to exist!
After all, any action comes with certain risks!”
"Mr. Bismarck, that's not what you said!" Prince Metternich immediately continued to retort, "The country itself was created by God, not by the subjects living on this land!
God gives the monarch a crown that symbolizes the country, and only then can the monarch rule a huge land!"
"Mr. Metternich, the crown of France was given to His Majesty Jérôme Bonaparte by the French, not by God!" Walewski corrected Prince Metternich's mistake.
"Mr. Walewski, I just mentioned Prussia and Austria, and did not mention the French Empire!
Your French Empire has its own national conditions!" Prince Metternich replied to Valewski with a smile.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Cough...cough, our topic seems to have gone astray!" Von Bismarck spoke to Prince Metternich and Walewski again, "Metternich
Sir, I still have the same point of view just now. Your so-called Kingdom of Prussia died in Germany is just a conjecture on your part!
I don't agree with your statement!
I believe that the rejuvenation of the German nation is closely related to the fate of Prussia and Austria. Our two countries should join hands to rescue Schleswig and Holstein from the hands of the Kingdom of Denmark and make them two independent countries.
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The German Confederation will then personally choose a suitable monarch to rule it. Only in this way can it ensure the rejuvenation of the German nation and at the same time prevent large-scale turmoil in the European order!
Mr. Walewski, I think the French Empire will also choose to support us on this issue, right?"
Von Bismarck transferred the topic to Walewski. After Walewski hesitated for a moment, he spread his hands and responded to von Bismarck, "Mr. Bismarck, please forgive me for not being able to give you a clear answer on this issue."
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Because I am not His Majesty the Emperor, nor His Excellency Minister Ruiz.
Moreover, even His Majesty the Emperor cannot easily act arbitrarily on such a major diplomatic decision. He also needs to discuss it with His Excellency Ruiz and make a decision only after careful consideration."
There was a hint of sadness in Von Bismarck's eyes. Although Walewski could not represent the final decision of the French Empire, he still had a certain authority.
After hearing Valewski's speech, Prince Metternich raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
However, Prince Metternich was still too happy too early.
Walewski's next words caused the smile on Prince Metternich's face to shift to von Bismarck's face.
"However, personally! I have some support for Mr. von Bismarck's desire to revive Germany!
Germany and France have been two nations that have been on good terms for generations (HRE:????), and France is naturally willing to support the Kingdom of Prussia in doing what it can for the rejuvenation of the German nation!
Of course, the premise of all this is that the Kingdom of Prussia cannot engage in a war at the expense of damaging the current order!!"
"Please rest assured! The rejuvenation of the German nation is for peace! We will never damage the existing order in Europe!" Von Bismarck was elated, and he quickly assured Walewski.
Although Von has not yet become the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, he has already placed himself in the position of Prime Minister.
Prince Metternich on the side also didn't say much. He knew that no matter how much he said, it would be useless. France and Prussia had already reached an initial agreement on this issue.
After the topic was terminated, Walewski, von Bismarck and Prince Metternich happened to discuss other issues.
Prince Metternich asked Walewski casually, "Mr. Walewski, I remember that you were not the ambassador of France to Constantinople (actually Jerusalem, but there is no embassy in Jerusalem) before?"
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"That's right!" Valewski nodded and responded to Prince Metternich.
"Then after the funeral, will you continue to return to Constantinople to serve as ambassador, or do you have other arrangements?" Prince Metternich continued to ask, and then added, "I was just asking casually.
If it’s inconvenient, then please don’t say it!”
Von Bismarck, who was sitting next to Prince Metternich, also had a curious look on his face. He also wanted to know whether there had been any changes in Walewski's position.
"This is not a very secret matter! You will know it soon! It doesn't matter if I tell you now!" Walewski responded in a calm tone, "I have been appointed by His Majesty the Emperor as the French Consulate.
Ambassador Berlin!
After the funeral, I and Prince Montfort will take separate trains to Berlin to take up their posts!"