"Firstly, on behalf of my wife, His Highness, Queen William Minna Helena Pauline, Pauline Mary and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, I would like to express my sincerest greetings to you. Secondly, I would like to express my sincerest thanks to you for your help and protection in this civil unrest." Hendrick, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schweiling, said respectfully when he saw Rupresit.&1t;/p>

"Welcome to you, Lord Duke." Rupresit responded to the duke's greetings very appropriately, and after the follower's introduction, he came to a living room. After handling the chores, the servant left the house and carefully closed the door. At this time, only the crown prince and the duke were left in the room.&1t;/p>

"You don't seem to be very surprised by my arrival?" Hendrick asked.&1t;/p>

"I was surprised that the French would do something, but I didn't expect that you would come in person." Rupresit said meaningfully at the Duke of Germany in front of me, the husband of the Dutch Queen William Minna. At this moment, Rupresit once again sighed at the complex relationship between high-ranking European nobles.&1t;/p>

This duke comes from the Mecklenburg-Shwelin family in Germany. It is the Mecklenburg family that the prince helped restore the country not long ago... The patriarch of this family is the grand throne, and this duke is not the eldest son, so he can only be the duke rather than the grand throne. Later, the duke married the Dutch queen William Minna and became the prince's husband... And this time, he was able to come here, in addition to thanking himself for helping the family, the most important thing is to do for his wife.&1t;/p>

(In fact, in World War I, not only did the royal families of Britain and Russia have close ties with the German royal families, but the wife of the Greek king was William II's sister, and the Romanian king was also a branch of the German royal family. The Belgian king also had a very close relationship with Germany and Austria and even Bavaria. The Belgian king's family was the Saxony Gotha Coburg family in Germany! The aunt of Belgian king Albert I was the eldest princess of the Habsburg family, and Albert I's wife was Princess Elizabeth, the daughter of the Duke of Bavaria... The princess's father is the younger brother of the famous Princess Sissi. If it were a relationship, Ruprecht and the Belgian king would really be considered distant relatives...)&1t;/p>

The Netherlands was neutral in this war, but at the same time, it also provided a lot of supplies for Germany as an intermediary. From this perspective, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was still very friendly to Germany. Therefore, whether it was for the sake of the face of this grand duke family or the relatively friendly relationship of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ruprecht must take it seriously.&1t;/p>

"Your Highness should have guessed the purpose of my coming here. In fact, it is difficult for me to speak of it. However, as the queen's husband and the responsibilities of my position, I still want to explain some things to you. So, if there is any offense, I hope you can forgive me." After a brief greeting, Duke Hendrick began to explain the serious matter. In fact, as a pretty good direct relative of the Principality within Germany, Hendrick is not satisfied with the current life of the royal husband. Hendrick has no right and has to follow his wife in everything. This is a bit embarrassing for any husband.&1t;/p>

Well, on the surface, Ruprecht himself also had this situation. His wife was the future emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and he was the king. The title was a little short of it, but in fact, in Ruprecht's house, the prince himself spoke and did things. The prince could decide on Bavaria and had a great influence on Austria. However, in the Dutch royal family, Duke Hendrick had no real power.&1t;/p>

"The French found the Netherlands through diplomatic channels, and hoped that the Netherlands could serve as an intermediary to promote negotiations between France and Germany. Now, Germany is in chaos, so we can only come to you. As the commander-in-chief of the German army and the heir of the second largest state within Germany, your influence on Germany is unquestionable. So the Kingdom of the Netherlands wants to ask if you have the intention of peace talks." Duke Hendrick said carefully.&1t;/p>

Duke Hendrick has a very good grasp of his position. He knows that he is just a melody. Not to mention that when he is an intermediary like the United States, the Netherlands is not qualified even as a verdict. A small country should not be involved in the dispute between two major powers. So, now Grand Duke Hendrick just wants to ask if the prince has the intention to negotiate, or what are the prerequisites for negotiations, as for anything else? Just let the French and Germans handle it themselves.&1t;/p>

"It's too early to negotiate formally, but if the French are willing to get in touch, it's OK." Ruprecht said after pondering for a moment.&1t;/p>

"Then what level of contact do you want?" Duke Hendrick asked in confusion. He did not expect that this contact would be so easy. Crown Prince Ruprecht directly expressed his willingness to contact. This was completely unimaginable to him. The German army offensive was about to begin, and judging from the current situation, there was a huge advantage. What can't be discussed after the offensive end? If the French were directly defeated, there was no need to talk about it. The Germans just wrote a treaty for the French to sign.&1t;/p>

"Let the French decide for themselves. Anyway, I have a lot of time now. If the person who comes is suitable, then I think I can still receive it." Ruprecht said relaxedly.&1t;/p>

"You have a lot of time now?" Duke Hendrick asked in shock. "Why are your army coming to the Western Front, aren't you going to attack?"&1t;/p>

"Does the attack have anything to do with my ample time?" said the prince curiously. "There is a saying in the East that is called "Being in the heart". You can tell the French that I am willing to give the French a way out from the perspective of the empire, but, on the premise, the French should not make wrong judgments in military terms. It is too early for us to negotiate now. But we can talk about other things."&1t;/p>

"I don't understand what you mean." Duke Hendrick is really a little confused.&1t;/p>

"It doesn't matter, the French will understand that you are just a middleman, and there is no need to get involved in these things. In addition, let the French have at least two important representatives, one who can represent the government politically, and the other one who is best to understand some military affairs. I hope the French can take this issue seriously, because I now determine the destiny of the French." Ruprecht said with a smile.&1t;/p>

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