Chapter 2634 Troubles 1
"Shall we relax a little now? Have something to eat and then have something to drink?" Looking at the clock on the wall, it was already dinner time, and now, due to the privacy of the discussion topic, the Crown Prince and the Grand Duke of Baden could not You can sit in the spacious formal dining room and eat under the service of servants. Therefore, it is the best choice to get something like afternoon tea to make up for it.
"It's up to the guest to do as he pleases." Grand Duke Baden nodded and said.
"You seem to be more energetic than before, but I was mentally and physically exhausted during this period." The Grand Duke of Baden said with a long sigh.
"I always thought that this period of time was going well for you. After the war, your profits were as good as those of the Kingdom of Saxony. The position of the Grand Duchy of Baden within the empire was further consolidated, and its absolute strength was as good as that of the middle-class Europeans. Country. For example, a country like Portugal. Your territory has nearly tripled, and your brother, the future heir to the Grand Duke of Baden, is still a popular candidate to be the next Prime Minister of the Empire. Many people even call Baden the fifth Kingdom. What else are you dissatisfied with?" the Crown Prince said meaningfully.
To be honest, when distributing the interests of the Eastern Front, the Kaiser was really good to the Grand Duchy of Baden. He directly gave the area where Belarus and Lithuania meet for future generations, covering an area of 30,000 square kilometers! In terms of benefits, the Grand Duchy of Baden and the Kingdom of Württemberg are actually similar. Given time, I am afraid that the strength of the Grand Duchy of Baden will be almost the same as that of the Kingdom of Württemberg. All it lacks is just a little political status!
"I used to think that the principality could take off directly after gaining profits, but the reality told me that this is not the case. We suddenly have to rule a large number of foreigners who have different ideas, different languages, and even hostility from us. The newly added areas have even more territory and people than the Grand Duchy of Baden. Many times, we feel that we are using serfs instead of truly integrating them into the state. We want them to become members of the Grand Duchy of Baden. People, but this process is very difficult." said the Grand Duke of Baden.
"And your Excellency once made the people of Bohemia and Moravia agree with the rule of Bavaria, so I would like to ask, how did you do it?" the Grand Duke asked.
"Actually, you all know the truth. Cut off the thorns, support the converts, and then gradually assimilate most people in all aspects of social life, so that they are full of hope for the future. However, in practice, it is really done. Sometimes, there will be a huge gap between all your ideas and reality, which is the so-called execution problem." The crown prince said calmly.
"What you need to do now is to get rid of the old domestic bureaucracy and choose other ambitious and willing classes in the newly added territories and native lands to manage these areas. The Junker nobles have their merits, but they also have their limitations. , we are kings and grand dukes, we are the rulers of the country, we are not tools of the Junker nobles, I hope you can realize this." Ruprecht said: "If you have any needs, please be sure to tell me , I will help within my ability."
"I was surprised by your answer;
I have always believed that the relationship between our two countries is full of uncertainty, and sometimes it can even be called hostility. I'm grateful for your words. "The Grand Duke said.
"Those who are capable will definitely be reused, and those who have made merit will be rewarded. Those who form cliques and seek personal gain must be eliminated. The interests of the country and the people are consistent. This is the goal I pursue, and it is also the foundation of Bavaria's current strength. As the person in power of the empire, I hope to promote all this to the whole country and make Germany stronger in the future." The Crown Prince said calmly but extremely firmly.
"Have you now broken away from simple interests and begun to pursue ideals? You live at a higher level than me," the Grand Duke of Baden said with some envy, because he had experienced the years when the German Empire was unified, and for a With a common ideal, the German states that had been divided for hundreds of years were finally united under one flag. The unification of the German Empire led by Prussia was not only about strength, but also about ideals and beliefs! Sometimes the spirit is far more powerful than material interests!
"Okay, we've laid the groundwork. Let's get to the point. I don't think that just a matter of governing the country will allow you to have a private chat with me in person, even His Excellency the Prince." Ruprecht put down the tea cup in his hand. He said half seriously and half jokingly. He tried to create a relaxed atmosphere, but because of the sensitivity of the topic that both parties were about to discuss, this relaxation was more of a cover-up!
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Albert will be expatriated. They will be expatriated to two newly established provinces. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be in charge of the newly established Polish Reichstag, while Prince Albert will be expatriated to the Baltic Reichstag. , separated from Finland by a strait to the north, and the new border to the east, Russia's St. Petersburg can be seen from Tallinn Province. Do you understand what I mean?" said the Prince of Baden.
"Then what?" Ruprecht frowned. If he remembered correctly, the status of commander of the Royal Guard given to Prince Albert by the Kaiser was not exempted. In other words, in theory, Prince Albert also has certain military power. And you must know that under the current German system, no provincial leader can obtain both military and administrative power at the same time! Only the top leaders or heirs of major states have both administrative and military power!
If the Kaiser's previous arrangement for Prince Albert can be understood as training him as a future Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, then now that the two of them are released at the same time, it will inevitably lead to excessive speculation. , maybe the Kaiser or the Prince of Baden will give some reasons, but everyone with a discerning eye knows it!
"You know that all this is abnormal. Members who are not directly related to the royal family should not have too much power, let alone be appointed as the top administrator of a province. Even your uncle has never had administrative power. ." Archduke Baden's brows knitted together.
"So, you want me to keep distance from Prince Albert? Or do you want me and you to persuade the Kaiser to restrict Prince Albert's rights?" Ruprecht's words were very calm, and his attitude could not be heard. .
"If it were before, I might have this idea. Of course, I know that you will definitely not do it now. You have your own ideas, but you will not do it when the conditions are not mature." Grand Duke Deng seemed to be willing to take risks this time and did not care whether he offended anyone with his words.
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