From a certain perspective, France's attitude represents the tendency of the southern German princely states.
I would like to ask which HRE emperor can "raise the flag" for the German princes like the original Emperor Napoleon? The original electors of Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg suddenly became kingdoms; the Rhineland that was once shattered into pieces
The region was forcibly integrated and the feudal vassal relationship was abolished. Until now, the Rhineland still uses the Napoleonic Code and believes in Catholicism.
It can be said that France's "benevolence" to the entire Germany is countless times greater than that of the original HRE Emperor.
What's more, the vassal states of South Germany always appear as traitors and traitors in history.
The Württemberg minister, who understood the attitude of the French Republic, decided to report France's tendency to the country immediately after the ball, so that the Kingdom of Württemberg could sign a contract with the Austrian Empire as soon as possible.
However, he still needs a little "guarantee" from Jerome Bonaparte, even if this guarantee is just a verbal guarantee from Jerome Bonaparte.
"Your Highness! If the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire really want to start a war..." Minister Württemberg asked tentatively.
"Don't worry! If there is a war between them, the Kingdom of Württemberg can respond with a neutral attitude, and the French Republic will help the Kingdom of Württemberg under appropriate circumstances!" Jérôme Bonaparte told Württemberg
Minister Fort wrote a bad check.
Jérôme Bonaparte, who has mastered the armed forces of Paris, has initially possessed the power of "I am the country". Whether the empty check can be redeemed or not depends entirely on his own mood.
The value of Württemberg was second only to the coveted Rhineland in Jérôme Bonaparte's heart, and he had to keep this stirring stick that was stirring up the situation in Germany.
"But what if the Austrian Empire forces us to send troops?"
Even with the guarantee of the French Republic, Minister Württemberg still had some concerns about the attitude of the Austrian Empire.
"Mr. Minister!" Jérôme Bonaparte said with a sly smile on his lips: "I heard that the Marquis of Hesse-Kassel has a specialty. Do you know what it is?"
"Ah?" Minister Württemberg was startled. He shook his head as if he didn't understand what Jérôme Bonaparte meant.
"In order to enrich the treasury, the Margrave of Hesse-Kassel specially selected a group of subjects to fight everywhere!" Jerome Bonaparte specially reminded him, "If the Austrian Empire really insists on
If Württemberg is asked to send troops, Württemberg can secretly form a volunteer army to help the Austrian Empire! In this way, it will neither offend the Austrian Empire nor the Kingdom of Prussia."
"If the Kingdom of Prussia insists on punishing us..." Although the Minister of Württemberg did not believe that the Kingdom of Prussia could achieve final victory, the Minister of Württemberg asked Jerome Bonaparte again out of caution.
"Then the French Republic will serve as the most loyal ally of the Kingdom of Württemberg to help ensure the security of the Kingdom of Württemberg!" Jérôme Bonaparte said righteously to the Minister of the Kingdom of Württemberg, and then added:
"If you still don't want to believe it, Mr. Minister, then I can ask Minister De Ruys to sign a secret defense treaty with you. As long as your minister and my uncle agree!"
Having said this, Minister Württemberg finally put his heart into his stomach.
Sometimes Minister Württemberg had to lament that luck was more important than strength.
No one could have imagined that the Bonaparte family, which had been expelled from France, would one day return to France.
"Your Highness, I wish you to ascend that seat as soon as possible!" Minister Württemberg sincerely expressed his blessing to Jerome Bonaparte.
In his opinion, as long as Jerome Bonaparte ascends the throne, Württemberg's security will be more secure.
In the mid-19th century, the affection between monarchs could often determine the political direction of a country.
It can be said that the monarch is the personified symbol of a country, and even the Kingdom of Britain is no exception.
It's just that the political system of the British Kingdom makes the monarch unwilling to reveal his likes and dislikes easily.
Just like Prince Albert hates the Russian Empire for the benefit of Britain, he will also not easily express his position against the Russian Empire. He will only add fuel to the flames on certain occasions and replace candidates who are inclined to the Russian Empire, and those who oppose him will come to power.
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This represented the entire people of the Kingdom of Britain against the Russian Empire.
In fact, the vast majority of people in the British Kingdom don't want to care about the Russian Empire at all, and they don't have time to care about the Russian Empire. They just hope that they can eat more.
After conversing with the Minister of Württemberg, the Minister of Württemberg went out first. After a while, Jérôme Bonaparte also walked out of the room.
Before Jérôme Bonaparte could return to the ball, he "accidentally met" the Minister of the Russian Empire in the corridor of the Tuileries Palace.
"Your Excellency the President!" The Minister of the Russian Empire hurriedly stepped forward and introduced himself in French: "I succeed the previous diplomatic ambassador of the Russian Empire... Kirill Vladimirovich."
After the Russian diplomatic ambassador introduced himself, Jerome Bonaparte then took a look at this tall man with a thick traditional Russian brown beard who looked to be about forty or fifty years old. Judging from his clothes,
You see, he is not a person who pays much attention to details, and he does not seem to be from a famous family.
"Are you German?" Jerome Bonaparte asked.
Jerome Bonaparte's words caused a flash of anger in Vladimirovich's eyes, and Vladimirovich suspected that the guy in front of him was mocking him.
Vladimirovich, who came here to repair relations between the two countries, suppressed his anger and said to Jerome Bonaparte: "Your Excellency, President, I am a native Russian nobleman!"
"Oh! It turns out that there are diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Emperor Nicholas who are not of German origin!" Jerome Bonaparte "suddenly realized" and he pretended to be apologetic and said: "I always thought that there were only Germans in the Russian Empire.
diplomatic person!"
"Your Majesty the President, I deeply apologize for the unpleasantness caused to you by the previous diplomat!" Vladimirovich bowed and apologized to Jerome Bonaparte: "His Majesty Nicholas I heard the news
Later, I was very angry! Now Count Duroviev has been transferred back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by His Majesty to serve as a logistics worker!"
"So that guy is a count!" Jerome Bonaparte asked Vladimirovich in an angry tone: "So, sir, what is your title?"
"Count!" Vladimirovich puffed up his chest and said proudly: "My family has served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for several generations!"
"Mr. Count!" Unlike his cousin Napoleon III, who was envious of famous families, Jerome Bonaparte did not care at all about Vladimirovich's aura: "I don't know, you are looking for me.
What's the matter?"
"Your Excellency, could you please take some of your time?" Vladimirovich said to Jerome Bonaparte.
Jérôme Bonaparte, who for a moment was sure not to want to go to the ball, took Vladimirovich to the room where he had just conspired with the Württemberg Minister.
Sitting on the sofa, Jerome Bonaparte folded his legs together, assumed a relaxed posture, and asked in a frivolous tone: "Mr. Ambassador, I don't know what you want to say?"
Vulgar person!
Vladimirovich, who considered himself a traditional European aristocrat, was somewhat disdainful of Jerome Bonaparte's behavior. He sat across from Jerome Bonaparte in an almost religious manner.
Vladimirovich cleared his throat, reorganized his words, and said to Jerome Bonaparte: "We are deeply sorry for Count Duroviev's frivolous remarks! Although our country is a monarchy,
, but our Majesty did not mean to exclude the Republic. Tsar Nicholas I welcomed the Republic into Europe with an inclusive attitude... Duroviev's previous behavior was just the fear of some people in our country towards the republican system...
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The translation of Vladimirovich's words is: The previous things can be wiped out, and now the Russian Empire hopes to unite with the French Republic to do something.
Jerome Bonaparte looked at Vladimirovich with sarcastic eyes. Vladimirovich decisively ignored Jerome Bonaparte's eyes and continued: "You have to understand the importance of revolution in a monarchy country.
Fear, by the grace of God, you tied the reins of the revolution and made France return to reason..."
"So the Russian Empire finally recognized the French Republic?" Jérôme Bonaparte still looked at Vladimirovich sarcastically, as if to say: France does not need your recognition.
"We welcome any reasonable country to join the ranks of Europe!" Count Vladimirovich said to Jerome Bonaparte: "We also agree with your idea, President, that Europe should be established on a peaceful order.
Up! At this stage, our order has encountered an unprecedented crisis, and the revolution has destroyed the inherent order we established..."
Vladimirovich still spoke to Jerome Bonaparte in countless complicated and diplomatic terms.
"Count Vladimirovich, what exactly do you want to say?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Jerome Bonaparte directly.
“Our Tsar Majesty hopes that the French Republic can act together with the Russian Empire to safeguard the European system!” Vladimirovich said: “Now that the power of Prussia and Austria has weakened, the Kingdom of Britain is hanging overseas, and France
The Republic should join hands with the Russian Empire to maintain order in Europe and the Mediterranean! Let the crumbling edifice of rationality bloom again, and let the people of Europe enjoy prosperity and abundance again."