"Do you know, Ruprecht, I have never been so helpless as I am now. Even when we lost to Prussia and the country is facing division, I have the confidence to overcome the difficulties. However, now, I don't know whether what I am doing is right or wrong, whether I push this country to a new height or slide into the bottomless abyss? Can you tell me the result?"

The gloomy voice of the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire echoed in the hall, and in this room, there were only him and the prince. "One of the important reasons why I have never been able to convince myself is that if Grand Duke Karl became the emperor, my empire would at least be more stable. Maybe it would not reach a new peak, but at least it was also a result that one of the three parties could accept. The Hungarians would accept it, the German Emperor would accept it, and your family, Vitelsbach, has obtained the rule of Bohemia and Moravia. You will not object, right?"

"If I say that Karl's Grand Duke has limited abilities, or that he has a relationship with the Allied State, you might think I'm cliché or weak?" said the prince.

"Weak and powerless? How could you use this word? The economic and military power of a Bavaria country is already stronger than that of an ordinary European middle-aged country (such as Spain). You actually describe yourself as weak and powerless? Isn't this a bit too modest?" Emperor Fritz was slightly stunned, feeling that the prince's statement was a little puzzled.

"That's right, it's weakness, because when you made this suggestion, you sacrificed the interests of Bavaria. We helped the Austro-Hungarian Empire so much, and we were connected with blood. At this time, just because of a little risk, you chose to lose Bavaria and lose the interests of the Vettelsbach family in exchange for stability. So tell me, what is the premise for you to do this? Don't you think we are weak and powerless and can be controlled by others?" The prince looked directly at the emperor in front of him, with a hint of coldness in his calm tone.

"You only considered the turmoil after Princess Mary inherited the throne, but did not consider the disaster after Grand Duke Carl became emperor! Believe me, this is definitely more dangerous than the former and it is easier to collapse an empire!" When the prince said this, it was already a strong sense of threat.

Sometimes, threats are also a very effective means of persuasion. Princess Mary told herself that the Ao Emperor had agreed with her inheritance of the throne in principle, and the prince believed this. And this time, based on the conversation with the Ao Emperor, the prince could clearly feel that Fritz still wanted to find a way out, a way out that could still retreat if he couldn't get through it!

In fact, deep down, Emperor Ao still believes that Princess Mary, or the prince behind her, is more capable of governing the country. So he emphasized the meaning of avoiding risks in the conversation just now. What the prince has to do is to let Emperor Ao completely break the idea of ​​taking a step back, move forward, either succeed or fall to death... Let Emperor Ao know that some problems cannot be discussed!

"Ruprecht, I always think you are a rational person." Emperor Ao was slightly stunned. He was also a little surprised by the prince's toughness.

"You should know that since I was born, no one can owe me my debts without repaying them. I can pay for the overall situation, but the efforts must be rewarded. I always thought you knew this!" The prince did not give in at all.

"Okay, then tell me how you deal with the anger of the Emperor of the Germans and the provocations of the Hungarians!" Fritz leaned back slightly to make himself more relaxed. Now, it is private time, and the so-called majesty is worthless in front of this junior! It would be better to make yourself more comfortable!

"Why did the Austro-Hungarian Empire cooperate with Germany? There are only two points. The first point is naturally Germany's strong military power, while the second point is the German Empire's strong national strength and industry! If these two points are not available, will the Austro-Hungarian Empire still be full of awe of the German Emperor?" the prince paused for a moment and continued.

"What about now? Most of the most terrifying troops of the German Emperor were involved in the Western Front and were trapped in endless battles with Britain and France! At least 80% of the forces could not move. So let's imagine that if Princess Mary became Empress Mary, would Germany risk the threat of the collapse of the Western Front to carry out a real threat of force? This is a practice of dying together, isn't it?"

"But there are exceptions in everything. If the German Emperor thinks that this will lead to disputes within the German system again, then he may still take action, especially when William II and his staff presumed that Austro-Hungarian Empire did not agree with Princess Mary, and as long as there is a little pressure outside, they will take action without hesitation. Have you considered this possibility?" The Austro-Hungarian leaned forward slightly and stared at the prince in front of him. This was a serious expression.

"And, I always think that you are more rational after all, and you will not allow this kind of destruction to happen, right?" After saying that, the Ao Emperor seemed to have won a game, and with a meaningful smile, he leaned back on the chair.

"Of course I have considered how I could not consider the most threatening point when planning such a shocking plan." The prince's words were full of ease.

"There are various problems within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and there are also within the Prussian Kingdom. For example, the second point I just said, Prussia does have strong industrial and national strength, but the German Emperor, as the direct ruler, did not directly control these! These factories, fields, etc. are in the hands of capitalists and Junker nobles. Although the German Emperor is noble, his rule depends on these people!"

"So good, you and I can see that if the war is won, Germany and Austria will have a huge cake. Can those people not see it? In fact, they have already had opinions on the distribution of this cake for a long time, so our Prime Minister actually spends half of his time coordinating relations with these people, such as the third-level parliament, universal suffrage, and the rights issue of the Imperial Parliament. And you don't think their way of fighting is just a quarrel in parliament, right?" the prince asked with a smile.

The prince's expression was like saying: "Please, we are all old fryers. Are you afraid of this kind of struggle that is open and not acting? Without a real threat, will you choose to compromise? We know this, the German Emperor knows, and those people know it too!"

"So, are you going to join forces with these people?! Why do I feel like you are a little bit trapped?" Ao Huang's expression was a little subtle.
Chapter completed!