Chapter 574 Marriage (Part 1) Asking for a Monthly Ticket
The political center of Italy is Rome, and the political center of Rome is the Quirinale Palace. This is the most basic common sense of Italian politics.
As the owner of the Quirinale Palace, King Carlo was also supported by people from all walks of life. Because under the leadership of this wise and powerful king, Italy's status in the world was getting higher and higher, and its economy was getting better and better.
This has also brought about an increase in people's income, making the citizens more and more satisfied with the government and the royal family.
However, this wise and powerful king was not able to do everything. For example, there was something that he felt was a bit difficult to handle right now.
"Vittorio, do you really want Louise to be your wife?"
Carlo looked at his son in front of him and asked.
As the legal heir in Carlo, Crown Prince Vittorio is now a great young man. In recent years, this crown prince has rarely appeared in front of the world, because in addition to receiving education, he also followed the practice of European royal heirs.
Serving in the military.
Especially in the past four years, Crown Prince Torrio spent two years in the navy and the army. However, unlike other heirs of the kingdom who had the experience of having a status in the military, Crown Prince Vittorio spent four years in the military.
I actually spent my time as a soldier.
He concealed his identity and served in the army as an ordinary soldier. Except for a few senior military officials, no one knew that this sweaty comrade who ate, lived, and drilled with them was the future monarch of the kingdom.
As for why he wanted to experience the military as an ordinary person, the reason is very simple. That is Carlo believed that although his son was the heir to the kingdom, he must also experience normal military life, so Crown Prince Vittorio acted as an ordinary person.
As a soldier, I experienced the life in the army.
And doing so also brought benefits. Four years of military life made him stronger. The crown prince, who was originally somewhat soft-tempered, became determined.
No, I have already started to put forward my own ideas.
"Yes father, I want to marry Louise as my wife."
Looking at his father who exuded majesty in front of him, Crown Prince Vittorio spoke out his request again in a deep voice.
The Louise that Vittorio is talking about is Princess Victoria Louise, the youngest daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Since the two met a few years ago, they have a very good relationship and have been exchanging letters.
Facing his son's thoughts, Carlo didn't know what to say.
From a personal perspective, Carlo supported his son's choice, but from the perspective of the King of Italy, the little German princess was not a good choice.
The reason is very simple. First of all, this will strengthen the relationship between the royal families of the two countries, and after the little German princess becomes the Italian Crown Princess, it will definitely increase Germany's influence on Italy.
Although Carlo has decided to side with the Alliance in the next war. This is because doing so will bring huge benefits to Italy.
However, when the war is over, it will be difficult to say whether Italy and Germany can maintain close relations after the political situation in Europe has changed drastically. After all, the interests of the two countries are different. Although the interests are consistent now, after the division of accounts is completed, there will inevitably be
There are many contradictions. As a symbol of the close relationship between the two countries, how will the crown prince and his wife face this problem? To be honest, he doesn't know.
Don't compare Carlo's wife Maria with him. The situation was completely different, because although Maria was a member of the Habsburg royal family at that time, she was a sideline and was still far away from the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Joseph I who was in charge.
As for the Kaiser's favorite little daughter, how far do you think we can keep her apart?
Although there were quite a few wars that broke out after marriages between European nobles, they all had an impact to a greater or lesser extent.
But looking at the serious-faced son in front of him, Carlo already knew the other's inner persistence. Knowing a son is better than a father. Carlo still knew about his own son.
"Give me some time to think about it."
Carlo's words made Vittorio hesitate, but his mother Maria behind him reached out and patted his shoulder, gave him a look and said, "You go down first, son, and give your father some time to think about it."
Vittorio listened to his mother's words, saluted the two of them and left.
After her son left, Maria looked at her husband and said, "Carlo, although I don't understand politics, I also know that marrying the Hohenzollern family is not a good choice, but my son likes it. He had talked to me before.
After this incident, I asked him what he thought, and I know that it is too difficult for him to change, so for the sake of my son, can you take him to Berlin?"
Faced with his wife's request, what else could Carlo say? It can be said that Carlo has been focused on work these years and has not cared enough about his family. His wife Maria has no complaints about this and silently supports him from behind.
Maria took care of the growth, education, etc., because he knew that Carlo's whole heart was focused on the kingdom.
Now for the sake of their son's marriage, it is rare for his wife to open her mouth. As a husband, he cannot focus all his attention on government affairs and needs to leave some time for his family.
"Okay, I promise you and my son, I will take my son and you to Berlin."
Carlo's words made Maria smile. Although the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes and forehead were clearly visible, in Carlo's eyes, she was still the little Habsburg princess that he liked more than 20 years ago.
Thinking of this, Carlo couldn't help but touched his wife's forehead with his hand and kissed her.
Now that the decision has been made, Carlo will act vigorously and resolutely next. It can't be done quickly. There are a lot of things in the country, so the trip needs to be done as soon as possible.
Of course, before doing this, Carlo needs to ask the woman's family first.
Although he and William are friends, this kind of marriage proposal must be informed first and cannot be done rashly. Not to mention that there are two countries behind the two of them, and it is not that simple.
So Carlo sent a telegram. In the telegram, he said that he would bring his family for a visit, and also mentioned that his son was very fond of his little daughter and had the idea of starting a family with her.
William was a little surprised by the telegram sent by Carlo. In fact, his precious little daughter had already reached the time to talk about marriage, but how to choose was still a problem.
First of all, he must not wrong his beloved little daughter, so his future husband cannot be someone she does not like. Secondly, since she is a princess of the royal family, even if William likes his little daughter, he must shoulder his due obligations and the demand for marriage.
Now this news about his friend requires him to talk to his daughter and the government.
As for the government, after receiving the news that the Italian Crown Prince wanted to marry Princess Louise, they were of course overjoyed. Letting the German princess become the future queen of Italy will expand Germany's influence in Italy. It is a bloody gain no matter how you look at it.
As for Princess Louise, what should she say after learning the news? She had a very good relationship with Vittorio before, but she was still a little unable to react to the fact that the other party wanted to marry her, commonly known as being confused.
status.
But this is enough for the Kaiser and the German government. As long as there is no objection, then the next step will be easy. You said that there is still a lack of emotional foundation. This is not simple. As long as everyone works together, we can prevent the two young people from falling in love quickly.
Is it heating up?
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Emotional scenes have always been Mantou's shortcomings. It's too slow to write this. I have completed three updates today. If I can't do it, I have to do two updates. I will make up for it tomorrow.
