Neuschwanstein Castle is too far away from Munich. This banquet was held in the royal palace in Munich. All the important ministers of Bavaria were present. Except for Alfred, the son of Prince Liutpod, who led the troops to fight in France, the other important ministers of the royal family were one Quite a few.
The hall was brightly lit, and people were talking interesting and uninteresting truths and lies among the people. When Xiao Letian walked into the hall with Princess Sissi, the whole audience applauded like thunder!
Prince Liu Tepod was now a little afraid of Xiao Letian, not only because of the previous conflict, but also because of the letter sent to him by his son on the battlefield.
Alfred, who has always had his eyes on the top, was really convinced in this war. On the one hand, he was afraid of Prussia's powerful war capabilities. The regiments that could not be seen at a glance worked together like a sophisticated instrument. .
Bavarians simply cannot imagine how it is possible for hundreds of thousands of people to order and prohibit a war? Each unit operates steadily like emotionless parts.
The bloody battles with high consumption made these Bavarian legions realize the huge gap. It was only then that they understood how great the changes in this era were.
What frightened Alfred even more was that in the face of such a powerful Prussian army, the few two thousand Chinese people could actually shine!
An army of one million cannot hold down two thousand men. What a terrifying army this is!
Alfred confessed to his father his previous arrogance, and he asked his father to sincerely apologize to the head of state on his behalf, and apologize for his previous youth and ignorance!
Xiao Letian received the goodwill of Prince Liutpod. He would not dwell on the past conflicts and not let go, but Xiao Letian also put forward his conditions.
"The Second French Empire has fallen, and the French Emperor is also imprisoned in Fort William in Kassel... At this time, shouldn't Bavaria think about the future?"
Prince Liutpod's expression changed and he quickly asked the head of state for clarification. Xiao Letian shook his head and sighed, "After all, you were in the wrong position in the Austro-Prussian War. Although you atone for your sins in the Franco-Prussian War, this is not enough..."
"William I is still just the King of Prussia at this moment...Can't you give him an emperor's crown?"
With one word to wake up the dreamer, Prince Liutpod knew that this was Prussia hinting at him, so he took the initiative to make a request and offered Prussia a step to the top!
But this step is too difficult to give "Dear head of state... Prussia has been a kingdom since ancient times... If you rise directly to the emperor, I'm afraid it will be difficult to lift the pope..."
Xiao Letian put the wine glass directly on the table and sprinkled the red wine on the white tablecloth. "Confused! Prussia doesn't have the standards of an emperor. Doesn't Germany have an emperor?"
"Who is the Kaiser? Tell me who the Kaiser is now!"
The prince looked at the head of state in fear, "Is it... that it is impossible to prevent the countries from being annexed?" In the end, the prince was still afraid of this, because as long as the emperor of the German Empire appeared, there would be no possibility for all these countries to become independent.
They will be gathered under one flag, waiting for orders in a unified government, and will no longer have their own rights!
Who is willing to give up their rights? This decision is so difficult!
Xiao Letian looked at him coldly and pointed out the palace window, "Listen, people on the street are cheering for victory. The news of the siege of Paris has become a banquet for all Germans!"
"This is the will of the people, this is the public opinion! How many newspapers are calling for the unification of Germany, and almost all the people recognize the correctness of the Prussian model!"
"This is the trend of the times. Do you want to go against the trend?"
"Now that the Kaiser is on the throne, you can still keep your own glory and wealth. Prussia is just taking away your diplomatic and military power... You countries still have certain rights of autonomy of your own!"
"The treatment of all kings and nobles will not change. You still have the right to make decisions on taxation, national investment, education, culture, scientific research, etc.!"
"All you have lost is diplomatic and military power... But you can do without these two things? Do you really think you can resist?"
"The general trend of the world is great. Those who follow it will prosper and those who go against it will perish! Don't be careless!"
"Now I am here to advise you as a guest. When the Iron-Blooded Prime Minister gives a stern order, don't regret it..."
The subtext is a threat, the threat of Chi Guoguo! Princess Sissi saw that the atmosphere in the corner of the hall was not right, so she quickly came over and toasted two glasses of wine to smooth things over for the two of them.
Xiao Letian saw with his own eyes Prince Liutpod walking up to his nephew and whispering, and also saw with his own eyes the angry Ludwig II leaving the party with an excuse. The second half of a banquet was not interesting at all.
But Xiao Letian is not worried, he is not worried at all, because Bavaria has no choice! Including the entire German states, they have no choice!
Sure enough, when seeing him off at the train station the next day, just as the train was about to leave, Ludwig II, who was last seen, walked up to Xiao Letian with a gray face.
"I'm really sorry. There were some chores in the palace that prevented me from arriving a little late... I have sent a report to His Majesty William I this morning. I, Bavaria, will unite all the German states to jointly request him to become the emperor of the German Empire!"
"I, Bavaria, are willing to join the German Empire unconditionally!"
Done! Xiao Letian screamed with excitement. He reached out and held the king's hands. "You made a right choice, and I also witnessed the birth of history!"
The train whistle sounded, and Xiao Letian and his entourage boarded the special train and headed north to Kassel!
At the same time, in the Palace of Versailles in Paris, Bismarck was holding the telegram sent from Bavaria, with a dumbfounded face. "I didn't expect it to be so fast. I wanted to send a letter to threaten you, but Bavaria just nodded..."
Looking at the letter he had written but not yet sent, Bismarck shook his head and lit a match to burn the letter.
"Send a telegram to His Majesty and tell him that the Palace of Versailles has been cleaned and the security work has been completed. Please come quickly!"
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the Hall of Mirrors, and a second lieutenant of the Guards ran over panting and said, "Prime Minister... Prime Minister... More than thirty hot air balloons suddenly flew out of Paris..."
"The spies in Paris have just sent news... Gambetta, the Interior Minister of the French Provisional Defense Government... suddenly broke out to the south in a hot air balloon this morning!"
