"Goodbye, Earl Doubi. Have a good trip, Earl Doubi. Earl Doubi returned home to say good things..." Xiao Letian stood beside Bismarck. He waved his arms to see off the carriage that was leaving.
The muscles on Bismarck's face began to beat involuntarily, "Xiao. My old friend's name is Debi. Not Doubi... Your pronunciation of the word is incorrect... Look at you. Why haven't you changed it?" .Remember his name is…Derby.”
"Yes. It's Doubi... Why are you arguing with me, a Chinese, about English pronunciation? You're not curious about what we talked about. And Count Doubi didn't chat with you for a while. This doesn't look like a good friend. ah."
Of course Bismarck didn't know that Xiao Letian deliberately pronounced the wrong word. He didn't even know what Doubi meant. Please come to more and faster chapters. Of course, he would not continue to dwell on this boring issue.
"Derby is a famous bad-tempered person in European politics. This man has very few friends. Even if he has a few friends, the way he interacts with his friends is different from ordinary people. Derby only respects the strong. Not only does he not have any sympathy for the weak, Sympathy. He would even take the initiative to ridicule..."
Xiao Letian laughed as soon as he heard this, "Haha. Yes, I feel it too. This is the kind of person who will grab a toad and soak it in urine. Such a person will not be popular..."
Bismarck has obviously not heard of this Eastern proverb. But think about that scene. He couldn't help but laugh, "Haha. Your metaphor is inappropriate but very funny... Yes. Although Derby's character is not likable, you can't deny it. He is very suitable for the job of a politician. He has a cold face and a black heart, and is sharp in eloquence. There is this The hedgehog is here. Any enemy will have a headache."
"Derby actually doesn't treat me as a friend. He just treats me as a strong man who can be respected. As long as Prussia under my control becomes stronger and stronger, then his respect for me will also increase."
At this point, Bismarck smiled strangely at Xiao Letian, "I can feel it just from Derby's attitude towards you. You succeeded again this time. I'm really curious about what's in your head. How do you do it?" That will convince Derby."
Xiao Letian shrugged, "It's actually very simple. The Prime Minister of the British Empire personally came to meet with me, a small role. This shows that Britain actually doesn't want to deal with me at all... and the other point is even simpler. I told him clearly. Deal with me. Xiao Letian is happiest with the French. Derby understands everything..."
The old fox in Bismarck understood everything in a blink of an eye. He nodded, "Yes. You have indeed grasped the key to the problem. In the eyes of the British, helping France will make this competitor get closer and closer to itself. And helping you... haha. No matter what, you are not willing to help." Maybe we can catch up..."
"Oh. What I said may have been a bit rude. I think you won't be able to catch up with Britain within a hundred years... Well, that's good. Britain made a right choice."
Xiao Letian's nose was so angry that he was crooked. My heart said that although what you said is true. But this tone is too rude. I really don’t give you any face at all.
"Okay. Dear Xiao, don't look at me like that. I didn't even eat lunch when I came from Berlin. Let your chef hurry up and prepare..."
The remaining mats in the garden were removed. The waiters were busy nervously. While waiting for the banquet to begin. Bismarck told Xiao Letian good news.
"Just yesterday, the "Nicholsberg Preparatory Treaty" was signed on the 26th. The entire tense atmosphere in Vienna was released... Not only that. I also conveyed some news to the Austrian Emperor through certain channels... "
Bismarck said with a smile, "Now the Austrian side knows what you said in the Sadova headquarters. They immediately updated and even credited you with the credit for persuading His Majesty..."
"Ah." Xiao Letian was stunned. "That's not right. I just organized my words according to your ideas, Prime Minister. You should be the one who convinced the King of Prussia. How can you put the credit on my head?"
Xiao Letian blinked. Even though he said unbelievable things. But my heart has long been so beautiful that I want to sing. The day before yesterday, Prince Carl sent someone to deliver a whole cart of fine wine. Listen to the prince's captain of the bodyguard secretly say. This is a thank you gift for Xiao Letian.
Ask carefully. As expected. As expected, there were some very small foreign objects deep in Prince Carl's throat. Thanks to Xiao Letian for the timely reminder. Now the prince has begun secret treatment.
Xiao Letian’s trip to Europe. Not only did I gain friendship from Bismarck. He also gained the friendship of two generations of Prussian kings. The alliance between the two sides is already as solid as iron.
And today I had a secret conversation with Prime Minister Derby. I dare not talk about establishing an alliance. But Xiao Letian is certain that it will happen in the future. Britain and itself will also enter a period of relative intimacy. Give France one more enemy. This is in Britain's national interest.
An olive branch from Britain. This was already an unexpected gift from Xiao Letian. But I didn’t expect Bismarck to send another bigger gift package today. The Habsburg dynasty actually appreciated it.
"Oh. God. I killed thousands of Austrian soldiers at Stone Bridge Heights. More chapters are coming soon. I was even prepared for Austria's revenge. How could there be such an unexpected ending? Ah." Xiao Letian scratched his head in confusion.
"It's very simple. His Majesty and the royal family want too much. Vienna has long been mentally prepared for the worst. They even started to mobilize the citizens of Vienna to form a militia. They are ready to fight us in the street... But Austria has nothing to do with it. I never expected that what we wanted in the final negotiations was so little. It was different from the judgment of all previous observers."
"Such a big surprise. Even Napoleon III smashed several plates. The Russians were stunned. Do you think the Austrian Emperor could not be ecstatic? Finally, I made a favor for you. I will update you again as soon as possible. The words from the headquarters to persuade His Majesty were secretly told to Austria. Do you think they will still care about the bloody battle at Stone Bridge Heights?"
"War will always kill people. Mature politicians will not get entangled in such trivial issues... Dear Xiao, your power is still very weak. Although you keep showing off your muscles to the world. Show off you Very harsh. But I know. What you need most now is time for peaceful development..."
"Let more politicians, forces, and countries owe you favors. This will be good for your future development."
Xiao Letian's eye sockets felt hot at that time. He coughed hurriedly and forcefully, as if saliva was stuck in his throat. It took a long time to hold back the tears that were about to fall. Update as soon as possible
"That...that what...let's have Chinese food for noon today. I asked my wife to cook. The dumplings she makes are very good..." Xiao Letian awkwardly changed the subject.
Bismarck laughed. He handed Xiao Letian a cigar, "Okay. Let's have Chinese food today. After I tasted your wife's cooking, I became more and more interested in Chinese food... When you return to China, you must help me hire some top-notch chefs." Chinese chef. I can give you a high salary..."
The friendship between men is not based on words. But by doing. The Bismarck that is now displayed in front of Xiao Letian is like something out of the history books. It's another appearance under the iron-blooded mask.
Or as Bismarck himself said. Please come to more and faster chapters. His iron blood was only for the rise of Prussia. He only used force to overwhelm all heretics. He just wants to use power and high pressure to gather limited national power together.
It worked. It's just that the German nation will always miss it; it failed. It's nothing more than carrying a thousand years of infamy. Carrying the burden of the rise of a nation with one person's strength. The spiritual world of such a person is not something ordinary people can fathom.
After a long period of silence, Bismarck suddenly said, "At the current pace of negotiations, I think a formal contract will be concluded in August. There will be grand celebrations in Prussia by then. There will also be a military parade." I hope you can participate... and your plan. Do it at that time. I think the effect will be better..."
Xiao Letian shook his head, "No. There is no time. Even if I set off to return to China immediately and take the Sinai Peninsula. It will be mid-October when I return to East Asia... I really don't know how long my brothers can hold on. I'm really scared. I'm afraid that when I return to Ryukyu, the French flag will be flying on the pier."
"You don't have to persuade me. Even if Britain is now persuaded to put pressure on Napoleon III and make him compromise, there is still no time. By the time France's latest order is sent to East Asia, the day lilies will be cold."
Xiao Letian rubbed his temples fiercely and finally said fiercely, "I will leave Hamburg in three days. Help me prepare the boat. It's time for me to go home..."
Bismarck looked at Xiao Letian. He said with great regret, "Yes. You Chinese people have said that there is no such thing as a banquet in the world. Now it's finally time to say goodbye. I don't know if we can see each other again after this separation... I'm afraid we will just have to say goodbye in the future." We chatted a few words in letters and telegrams..."
Bismarck was right. In an era before airplanes. It is very difficult for humans to travel around the world. The fastest one-way trip from China to Europe takes three months. And there are many dangers along the way.
Neither Xiao Letian nor Bismarck are ordinary rich men. You can leisurely travel around the world on a sea boat. They are always busy with official duties. Their private lives have been dedicated to their country and nation. Unless it's a state visit. Otherwise the chance of meeting is really slim.
This is a farewell. Maybe it really means goodbye.
Two foxes, one old and one small. At this moment all pretense was removed. At this moment they forgot their identity as politicians. The two of them looked at each other, cherishing each other, and couldn't help themselves.
Sudden. Their hands were tightly clasped together. Almost at the same time. The two actually said the same sentence.
"You go to the east. I go to the west. The world is big. It's enough to divide... encourage each other. Encourage each other."
Hold. The thinking of a politician. That is not the way an honest person thinks. Even the separation was so personal.
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