Prime Minister Benjamin Disrael looked at the Seal Secretary Gescoin Cecil and the Foreign Minister Robert Arthur Gascoin Cecil, and then lit a cigar and said, "Robert, what important diplomatic news should be told to me?"

"Sir, a few days ago, our diplomats in Vienna managed to get a latest diplomatic information about the feedback from Vienna on the draft intention of the German-Austrian League proposed by Germany." Foreign Minister Robert Arthur Gascoin Cecil handed the official document to the Prime Minister. "From the content of this feedback, the Vienna's request for Germany is very simple, that is, when Austria-Hungary is attacked by Russia, the Germans should send all their troops to Austria-Hungary. Moreover, without the consent of Vienna, the Germans cannot make separate peace with the Russians to sell Austria."

"Robert, are you sure the Germans have the intention to make a sincere contract with Vienna?" Disraeli asked. "After all, for a long time, the prime minister has always pursued freedom of diplomacy. We even hinted that he had formed a private alliance, and he also clearly expressed his unwillingness to form an alliance with any country."

"Sir, first, this Lord Bismarck is a complete pragmatist. The so-called non-alignment before was actually just to cooperate with his title of "honest broker". Since the Franco-Prussian War, Lord Bismarck has enthusiastically acted as an arbiter and mediator for disputes between other countries, and there is not even any demand for Germany's own territory and interests in these disputes."

"The purpose of Lord Bismarck doing this is nothing more than to make these countries trust and even depend on Germany. As long as any territorial change or security affairs related to European countries require Germany to participate in coordination, a alliance of major powers with Germany as its enemy will never appear." Foreign Minister Robert Arthur Gascoin Cecil confidently analyzed, "So his so-called non-alignment is just one of the hypocritical diplomatic faces of Lord Bismarck. Just after the Berlin Conference last year, the Russians had seen through Lord Bismarck's hypocritical diplomatic faces."

"Because of the Treaty of Berlin last year?" Disraeli asked.

"Yes, Master Gao."

"Hissergeant," Disraelli turned his head to Robert's father, and said, "The long-term Russian allies of the Germans should be attributed to your Robert, who is the credit for his hypocritical face to his genius diplomatic plan. You should know that last year our Mediterranean Fleet and the Russians were still in Istanbul and the Empire was ready to fight another Crim War with Russia, Robert insisted on launching the Germans through Austria to prevent unnecessary sacrifices."

"In the end, as Robert said, the Germans really came forward to mediate. Under Robert's promotion, the Germans took the initiative to discuss the amendment of the Treaty of the Saint Stefano with the Russians. Just as Robert said at the time, even if Lord Bismarck revises the treaty fairly, in the eyes of the Russians, this is the greatest humiliation. Until now, I still remember Robert's attempt to persuade us at the imperial meeting."

Disrael spitted smoke rings and said with a smile to Marquis Cecile, the minister of the seal.

"Oh, Robert, please continue. Please ignore the long-windedness of an old man." Disraelly waved his hand to Robert and signaled him to continue.

"Secondly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Empire has been fully analyzing the diplomatic characteristics of Lord Bismarck. Over the years, there have been many conclusions, but one of them I highly agree with. That is, Lord Bismarck has been trying to roam among European powers by maintaining free diplomacy to ensure Germany's interests. From the perspective of the diplomatic interests of the Empire, if such a German arbitrator appears in Europe, then no one will listen to the Empire's suggestions anymore, and in the end it will only make the Empire's voice less and less powerful. Therefore, the Empire must break the German arbitrator role, which is why I strongly advocate letting the Germans preside over the Berlin Conference."

Robert paused for a moment, "After Lord Bismarck lost the space for free diplomacy, alliance was only his only diplomatic choice to safeguard Germany's interests, so I think the Germans should be sincerely prepared to sign a contract with Austro-Hungary."

"Is it in the interests of the Germans to form an alliance with Austro-Hungary to fight against the Russians?" Disraeli asked with a frown.

"Sir, the ultimate goal of Bismarck's alliance with Austro-Hungary is to win over the Russians." Robert said with a smile, "There are two benefits of Bismarck's alliance with Austro-Hungary. First, to ensure that Austro-Hungary is not influenced by Russia and France, and to ensure that Austro-Hungary's diplomacy is biased towards Germany; second, to put pressure on the Russians to make them realize that if they have already offended the German-Austrian alliance when relations with the empire are tense, it will only have adverse effects on Russia. With Bismarck's diplomatic talent, I can even believe that he is fully capable of convincing the Russians and signing the "Three Emperors Alliance" again."

"Robert, what is your Foreign Ministry's advice for this situation?" Disraelli asked, sucking a cigar.

"The foreign policy of the empire is to ensure the balance of all parties in Europe. Since the cunning Germans have now forced the cunning Germans to enter the Colosseum, what remains is to balance the strength of both sides of the gladiator. If the Three Emperors Alliance is re-established according to the vision of Lord Bismarck, a weak Frenchman can't deal with the Germans. So on the one hand, we must continue to mix sand in German-Russia relations, such as letting the French continue to pay money and encourage the Russians and Germans to continue to fight a trade war. On the other hand, the empire continues to put pressure on Russia and France, and let them stay together to keep warm and lean together."

"Will the continued pressure on France and Russia allow the Germans to take the opportunity to unite Europe and fight against the empire together?"

"Sir, as long as we grasp the core of the contradiction between Germany and France, this situation will not happen."

Disrael pointed at Robert and smiled at Marquis Cecile, the Minister of Seal, and said, "Your Excellency, you have seen Robert's talent!"

The Seal Minister Segescoin-Sil also smiled and said, "Sir, I never thought Robert would have such amazing diplomatic talent. I am really proud of him."

"No, no, Robert's talent and future are not limited to the position of Foreign Minister. Go and do it, I promise, Robert, you will get the full support of the imperial government." Disraelly promised strongly, "By the way, Lord Zhangxi, I will also tell Robert about the message from the queen you brought to me, and I want to hear his opinions."

The Minister of Seal, Marquis Cecil, explained the contents of Queen Victoria's two telegrams received by the Crown Princess of Germany yesterday, and also said that Queen Victoria's attitude of clearly supporting the eldest princess.

"Robert, let's talk about this list of private tutors!" Disraeli asked.

"Mr. Saniel Barnaby, Director of the Navy Shipbuilding Bureau, I don't agree with this." Robert looked at the copy of the list in his hand and pointed to one of the names. "Mr. Nathaniel Barnaby is a treasure in the British Empire's warship design world. Such a treasure cannot and should not be allowed to leave the Empire."

"Yeah." Disraelli nodded in agreement.

"Two, say Mr. Barnaby. Do you remember the other Mr. Barnaby who had been in the newspapers recently?" asked Marquis Cecil, the Minister of Seal.

"That cousin of Mr. Nathaniel Barnaby?"

"Yes, Robert." Marquis Cecil, the minister of the seal, smiled as he looked through the materials in his hand, "It's him... He is a materials science engineer, who used to be an assistant to Sir Edward Reed and also worked as a materials science engineer at Armstrong Shipyard. Compared to his cousin, he is a not-famous guy in academics, but in gossip, I think you have read it in the Tabby of Fleet Street... If he could send him away, I think our Navy Shipbuilding Director would be grateful."

When he heard the Marquis Cecil, the minister of the seal, talk about the gossip about the Barnaby family, Disraeli and Robert laughed without any moral integrity.

Disrael smiled and waved his hand, "Since you all agree, I will immediately ask someone to find the younger brother of Director Nathaniel as fast as possible, and beat him away quickly, which can be considered as doing Nathaniel a favor."

"I also hope to invite Herbert McLeod, this is my old friend, or a student in the field of chemistry... I'll ask who Herbert can recommend." Cicel touched his nose and looked at the other names on the list, all of whom were famous experts in the Imperial Physics and Chemistry.

"My father, this list is interesting. According to the later part of the list, because there are many academicians of the Imperial Royal Society involved in the invitation list. His Highness the Princess is willing to invite them to visit and play in the name of the German royal family, and on the other hand, he wants to ask the students of the academicians to condescend to be tutors." Robert smiled, "It's interesting."

"Robert, do you think there is something wrong with the invitation from the eldest princess?"

"No, the eldest princess enjoys a high reputation in the German scientific community. This invitation is normal. This is science rather than politics. There will be no so many conspiracies." Robert shook his head.

"Her Majesty the Queen is waiting for a reply now. Should we help hire the people on the list as the eldest princess wishes?" asked Marquis Cecil, the Minister of Seal.

Disrael looked at Cicele, who hesitated for a moment and said, "Prince, in principle, I do not object to this matter. First, the Germans used to be unwilling to hire British people to work in education in Germany, but now this is a breakthrough. Secondly, the empress and the government have always been in support of the German crown prince couple. Morally, we need to help the eldest princess do this. Finally, Bismarck is planning a contract with the Austrians. In order to let Lord Bismarck enter the arena with peace of mind, the empire must express some kindness to the Germans, which is an opportunity."

"We agree with my suggestion, Lord Prince." Robert paused for a moment and gave his own answer.

Disraelli agreed with a smile.

"Two, if there is no problem, then I will go and reply to Her Majesty the Queen." Marquis Cecile, the Minister of Seal, was very happy to be able to solve the problem successfully for Her Majesty the Queen.
Chapter completed!