Berlin is a good city. It is a transportation hub in northern Germany. A large number of trains stop here every day, bringing a large number of passengers.
However, today, Berlin's train station was briefly blocked, and most waiting passengers were not surprised.
At this time, German Prime Minister Holweg was waiting at the station, preparing to welcome the arrival of the Italian King and his entourage.
In fact, according to diplomatic etiquette, the foreign minister should come to the arrival of the King of Italy and his entourage. Otherwise, according to aristocratic etiquette, members of the royal family should greet them. How could he be the head of the government?
In fact, the reason is very simple, that is, Holweg wants to draw closer relations with Italy.
Germany and Italy have been in alliance for more than thirty years, and there are many people in Italy who have a favorable impression of Germany. However, the French's recent efforts to win over the Italians have reached the ears of the German government through certain channels.
Although Italy rejected France's good intentions with ulterior motives, Germany cannot pretend that nothing has happened. It must connect with the Italians and make the alliance stronger.
An alliance does not mean everything will be fine with just a piece of paper. The two parties need to maintain the same interests. In addition, daily maintenance is also essential. Otherwise, as time fades, the alliance will be announced one day.
termination.
Soon, the special train carrying the Italian delegation arrived.
"Good day, His Majesty King Carlo and Queen Maria."
"Good day, your handsome Crown Prince Vittorio."
Holweg greeted the Carlo family very warmly. For this reason, he even made a special effort to get close to Vittorio. Faced with the German Prime Minister's flirting words, Vittorio smiled and nodded. "Holweg"
Prime Minister, you are so kind and we cannot thank you enough for coming here to welcome our family."
Vittorio's decent answer made Holweg take a high look.
After a brief chat, Prime Minister Holweg welcomed them into the car. At this time, Germany, like Italy, had also used cars as reception vehicles, eliminating the ancient horse-drawn carriages.
The current vehicle used for diplomatic reception in Germany is the Mercedes-Benz sedan owned by Karl Benz, who invented the first car. Currently, the passenger cars produced by Mercedes-Benz are mainly luxury cars, which pose little threat to the Italian automobile industry.
There are many advantages to using a car as a reception vehicle, the biggest of which is speed. With the German police clearing the way, the Carlo family arrived in front of the Berlin Palace in half an hour. Here, Kaiser Wilhelm II also brought his family
People are waiting here.
"Hahaha, Carlo, we haven't seen you for a long time."
As soon as the car stopped and Carlo got out of the car, he saw the Kaiser coming towards him with a big smile and open arms.
After Carlo hugged the Kaiser, he also said with a joyful expression. "William, I haven't seen you for so long. How are you? You look a little fatter than the last time I saw you."
"How can you be fat? It's your illusion."
The way the two monarchs met like old friends made people marvel at their good relationship.
While the two monarchs greeted each other warmly, others were not idle either. The Kaiser's wife, Empress Augusta, greeted Maria warmly.
"Maria, we haven't seen each other for a few years, but you are still so young."
"Where is it? Time is not kind to anyone, and they all grow old. Oh, this is Louise, she looks so beautiful now."
Queen Maria wanted to compliment her on how old she was, but seeing that she was already over sixty years old and her face was full of wrinkles, she couldn't do it, so she could only praise her daughter.
"Louise, come and see Aunt Maria."
Facing her mother's greeting, Louise blushed slightly and said to Maria, "Hello, Aunt Maria."
As for why she blushed, it was because she also knew the purpose of brother Vittorio bringing his family here this time. If she did not object, then Aunt Maria in front of her would soon change her mind.
Looking at Louise in front of her, Maria took out a small gift box from her bag and said, "I came in a hurry, so I want to give you a small gift that I used before."
At this moment, Maria had nakedly expressed her love for Louise, and her actions represented some recognition. In fact, Louise had a certain affection for Vittorio. Although it was friendship at the time, but under the influence of her family,
With persuasion, this friendship gradually turned into an emotional goodwill.
After seeing the handsome brother Vittorio with my own eyes, my affection gradually deepened.
"Thank you Aunt Maria."
Louise's face turned redder because she knew what this meant.
After Maria gave the gift, Queen Augusta naturally did not favor one over the other and said directly. "This is Vittorio. I remember that he played happily with Louise when he was a child. He is now so tall."
.The person also becomes more handsome and has a manly spirit."
With that said, the German Empress and future mother-in-law took out a small sword and said, "This was William's favorite thing when he was a child. Later when we met, he gave it to me as a gift. Now I will give it to you."
Obviously, the small sword given by Queen Augusta was a love gift between her and her husband. The purpose of giving it to Vittorio at this time is self-evident. She was very fond of Vittorio, her son-in-law.
satisfy.
Can you be dissatisfied? First of all, Vittorio inherited the advantages of Carlo and Maria, and his appearance is outstanding. Secondly, he is the crown prince of Italy, and there are few people who can be more noble than his status. And the Savoy family
Although he is not the top noble in Europe, he is definitely the richest among the major nobles.
Thanks to the outstanding vision of the family patriarch Carlo, and under his wise guidance, the current return rate on the Savoy family's assets is very high. The current assets of the Savoy family exceed three billion lire, which is still a large amount of investment by the Savoy family.
How to make money business sake.
If they really want to make money, the Savoy family will have no problem becoming the richest family in the world.
Facing the gift from Queen Augusta, Vittorio took it and said, "Thank you, Aunt Augusta. This gift is the most cherished by me."
“So polite.”
After a brief greeting, the two families entered the palace.
In the days that followed, the two families enjoyed themselves happily, as if they were experiencing a family gathering. They went out together, watched operas together, went on vacations and other activities.
In these activities, Vittorio and Louise were always arranged together intentionally or unintentionally, or they were given the opportunity to be alone.
With the efforts of the two families, in just a few days, the relationship between the two became closer and closer, and they gradually became immersed in their world. At this time, everyone thought that the other was their significant other.
At this time, Carlo, who felt that the heat was almost over, took the opportunity to bring up the topic of marriage. After William pretended to ask his daughter about it, he agreed.
As a result, the royal families of Germany and Italy decided to marry.
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There are only two updates today, and Mantou has no time to write the third chapter. Firstly, there is not enough time, and secondly, he is angry.
