The first meeting between the Eastern and Western Prime Ministers was in the private garden of the King of Prussia. On the days when spring and summer met, the garden was fragrant with fragrance, and everywhere you looked you could see colorful purples and reds. However, the two big shots were not in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery. The two of them were looking at each other intently, as if they were competing in momentum.
The bearded Bismarck is now over 50 years old, so he has a natural advantage in this battle of power. Half a century of political experience has given him the majesty and domineering power of a man in power. In the current Kingdom of Prussia, Bismarck is simply a regent, and he has monopolized military and political power.
In history, Bismarck had threatened the king with resignation more than once, and he also had a rule that civil servants who wanted to see the king must be accompanied by him. William I really had a hard time facing this powerful prime minister.
However, Bismarck was overbearing, but he was a rare genius in governing the country. It was during his reign that Prussia's industrial process accelerated greatly, military reform also accelerated, and its diplomacy was excellent. In the three battles for hegemony, all the enemies were led by his nose.
It was his outstanding talents that made the Prussian royal family tolerate him again and again. It was not until William I's grandson ascended the throne that he was forced to retire. At that time, Bismarck was already 75 years old.
This was a politician who grew up in power. His eyes were like eagle eyes, commanding, and his eyes seemed to have hooks. He always wanted to open Xiao Letian's heart, and then check out the secrets inside page by page. Under this invisible pressure, Xiao Letian clearly felt that his back was wet, which was the cold sweat caused by nervousness.
However, no matter how much pressure Bismarck put on him, Xiao Letian bit his back molars and pushed forward, even with a slight smile on his lips, as if what he was facing was not the leaking tyranny of the king, but the domineering spirit leaking out. Just like the spring breeze in the garden.
Xiao Letian secretly complained in his heart, "Damn it, I didn't face such great pressure when I met with Zeng Guofan last time. I thought that Marshal Zeng had cultivated his overbearing spirit to the top, but I didn't expect to meet Bismarck today. The comparison is simply dwarfed by that of a big witch, and it really lives up to the name of Iron-Blooded."
"Don't look at it. I really can't stand it anymore. If the two sides lose their courage in this battle, the subsequent negotiations will be passive... Look, old guy, you don't seem to be finished yet. I'm treating your daughter I’m not interested, so stop showing off like an old father-in-law..."
Of course Bismarck didn't know that Xiao Letian was slandering him, and he was no less shocked than Xiao Letian. This is such a surprising young man. He seems to be just thirty this year? Well, that's what the intelligence said. It's incredible that such a young person has become a rising political star in East Asia.
"I have been in politics for so many years, and there are very few people who can withstand my powerful psychological offensive. Even Crown Prince Karl has a hard time being tough in front of me. How can this Chinese still laugh? My interest in that ancient civilization in the East It’s getting bigger and bigger…”
Bismarck increased his evaluation of Xiao Letian in his heart, but Xiao Letian was already beating a drum in his heart. If his identity as a time traveler hadn't provided Xiao Letian with a strong psychological suggestion, he would have sweated. Out of the water.
The silent confrontation only lasted three minutes, but Xiao Letian felt as if three centuries had passed. He didn't let out a breath until Bismarck spoke.
"You are a young man who impresses me. Although my intelligence officer has long told me your age, before we met, I always imagined you as a wise middle-aged man. Today it seems that you are a wise middle-aged man." I was wrong……"
Listening to Bismarck's friendly tone, Xiao Letian's smile became even brighter. "In front of the iron-blooded prime minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, and in front of the chief architect of the German national rejuvenation, the younger generation will never dare to think that they are wise. All your experiences since you entered politics, For us, it is just a textbook on politics, we should look up to the mountains..."
Shoot, this is flattery! It’s a free-for-all flattery. Anyway, judging from Bismarck’s contribution to Germany in history, this praise is not an exaggeration at all.
Bismarck pinched his big beard and walked in the garden with Xiao Letian. From time to time, he would give Xiao Letian a gentle slap, which seemed to make him feel very comfortable.
Just after the meeting between the host and the guest entered a very friendly atmosphere, Bismarck suddenly spoke with a smile in his eyes, "Intelligence shows that Mr. Xiao is a Chinese American? And he believes in Protestantism? Very good, your beliefs are the same as mine." I am very pleased that they are unanimous...I wonder if Mr. Xiao has any plans to marry a European princess?"
Cough cough cough... Xiao Letian was trying to organize his words to speak at this time, but Bismarck was so frightened by these words that he choked half of the saliva in his mouth.
Good guy, this old man's thinking is too fast. He just accepted my flattery for three minutes, and then he wants to secure a match and get a slimming? Give me a European princess? This is a divine turning point!
Before Xiao Letian could express his stance, Bismarck seemed to want to shock him even more violently. What he said next was so shocking that it didn't scare him to death.
"Prince Carl, you are married to Queen Victoria's eldest princess. How about I introduce you to a princess from the British royal family? Well, as the first prime minister of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, your status is barely enough... When the time comes, let the British support you and simply depose the King of Ryukyu..."
Bismarck pinched his beard and had no intention of stopping. "Have you controlled Ryukyu and you still have a high reputation in the Qing Dynasty. It is not impossible to carve out a few provinces from the Manchus... Hahaha, How about it, think about it, Americans have a good relationship with you, Prussia will also support you, and Queen Victoria will consider it when she sees that you have so much potential..."
Devil, this is the devil that stirs people's hearts. Xiao Letian can no longer control himself, and his legs are shaking slightly. Not to mention, in this day and age, with the full support of the European powers, it is really not impossible for him to become king.
Justice and justice are only within the range of artillery. When the time comes, we will capture Taiwan and Qiongzhou first. After a few years of development, we will gather an army to occupy the Shandong Peninsula and the Liaodong Peninsula. The troops will be directed towards Beijing. After a few battles, we will definitely be able to cripple the main force of the Qing army. .
Then the armored fleet rushed inland along the Yangtze River, fighting all the way. Don't think that the Hunan Army is so powerful. In this era, the army without naval cover is a lame army, and being beaten is their fate.
Xiao Letian was shaking all over, his head was covered in cold sweat, and all the composure he had just lost was lost in Java.
etc? What am I thinking about? Why did Bismarck stir up my emotions with just a few words? Why did I start thinking along his baton? Why did I believe his deception? Darling, can this guy know hypnosis?
After a brief period of confusion, Xiao Letian's heart suddenly rang with alarm. He guessed Bismarck's true purpose in a flash. This old guy was testing me. This was so destructive.
At this time, Bismarck suddenly laughed heartily, "Hahaha, Mr. Xiao, it's not summer yet, why is your forehead so sweaty?"
Sigh... Xiao Letian let out a long sigh in his heart. He was still a bit young, and in the end he let Bismarck take a stab at him. He thought that the momentum battle at the beginning was over. In fact, Bismarck was just playing a slowdown. It felt like a truce. But when you are careless, turning your head is just a counterattack.
Bismarck finally saw Xiao Letian behaving in a confused manner. The fifty-year-old elder statesman laughed like a child, making Xiao Letian extremely embarrassed.
Xiao Letian had no choice but to smile bitterly now. He had seen a completely different Bismarck in history today, not so iron-blooded, but with endless childlike innocence.
This is an old child. The rise of the Kingdom of Prussia is actually in the hands of an old child. This can be regarded as a big secret in modern history.
"Okay, Prime Minister, you successfully made me behave inappropriately. Your proposal really scared me. Now I really need a few glasses of wine to calm down my shock..." Xiao Letian said with a smile.
"No, no, no, since you have come to Germany, you should taste the most delicious beer. German beer is the most delicious in Europe... Hahaha, two glasses of wine will definitely resolve the embarrassment you just felt!"
From now on, the old man and the young man have completely opened their hearts, and the negotiation has finally reached the stage where they can confide in each other.
Delicious German beer was brought up in a wooden barrel. A large glass was enough to hold one liter of beer. Some beef sticks, dried fruits and other snacks were placed on the stone table in the garden. The two prime ministers opened their hearts and finally became happy. Take a swig.
"Ah... Beer still needs to be drunk fresh. It's not like wine or whiskey, which needs to be aged for decades before you can drink it. I have never liked traditional things. In this era of great change, only by working hard for change can we win. It is the key to national rejuvenation..."
After listening to Bismarck's remarks, Xiao Letian stopped hiding his secrets. He raised his head and drank half the glass of wine, and let out a big burp. "Uh... you are absolutely right. The only thing that remains unchanged in this world is... It was the changes that made Britain successfully capture the essence of the first industrial revolution, so it had the strength to form a Royal Navy and defeat the Spanish Armada..."
"The same is true for Prussia and Germany now. If we just stick to the old ways, this nation will have no hope... Fortunately, I have seen that Germany has entered the fast lane under your command..."
"Germany's telegraph network is already the most complete in Europe. Its developed railway transportation network even surpasses France's. There is also Germany's military industry. I even saw many revolutionary inventions, such as the Mauser rifle. The needle-punched rifled gun is destined to dominate the battlefield, and the pattern of human warfare will even undergo huge changes..."
"The German nation is so lucky to be able to make such a big change. I firmly believe that Austria will never be Prussia and Germany's opponent. Even France will become your loser sooner or later..."
This time Xiao Letian was not flattering, he was talking about solid facts and major events that really happened in history.
Bismarck looked at Xiao Letian quietly and suddenly smiled, "Child, do you want to hear some of my views on the rise of the nation? Maybe these will be of great help to you!"
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