"What do you think? My child." The German Emperor did not comment. Instead, he asked Prince Albert sitting on his left.

"Even though he is a humble background, he is still capable. What's more, his current status and power are relatively large. It is understandable to be introduced by Crown Prince Ruprecht to participate in this salon. After all, we want to give the Bavarian crown prince a face. However, if Buller participates, the nature of our salon will change a little. After all, representatives of the major states in the empire have arrived, two Prussia, four kingdoms, the heir to the Grand Duchy of Baden and the future prime minister." Prince Albert thought for a while and said.

"The analysis is correct. Ruprecht changed the nature of the entire salon with a small action, and we can't say anything. He has been using such small actions to make profits and control the situation again and again in the past 20 years of history, and has been going on until now! I hate these very much." The German Emperor said with some dissatisfaction.

"But wouldn't it be a good thing to get the major states in Germany to agree on certain issues? And I think this topic is very profound, Europe! The center of the world is Europe. If you can solve the European problem, then we will solve 70% of the problems in the world." said Grand Duke Baden.

"Okay, you're right. This is a very meaningful salon. Although it's a bit unexpected, the flaws do not cover up the merits." After saying that, the Emperor picked up the tableware in his hand. "So good, let's have a meal now!"

"If nothing happens, then I will say goodbye first." After the meal, Grand Duke Baden stood up and said.

"You can do it at your own risk." said the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, are you really not planning to invite Grand Duke Oldenburg?" Grand Duke Baden hesitated and said.

"Ruprecht said some very good ideas in his mind. I think we should think about it carefully, and it will take time. The date of the salon is going to be postponed, and the Grand Duke of Oldenburg is going to return to the principality recently. So, it's really a pity." The German Emperor thought for a while and said.

"Okay, sorry." Grand Duke Baden wanted to say something, but hesitated for a while and finally didn't speak.

"Brother, you are the closest person to me. In the entire empire, if there is someone who can support me without reservation, then it must be you. I hope that our friendship can continue to descendants, the Hohenzollern family and the Ludwig family can share the same fate. If you have any opinions, we can make it clear in person." The German emperor stood up and said frankly to the Grand Duke of Baden.

"Okay, your majesty." The German Emperor's attitude surprised Grand Duke Baden a little. He really wanted to say something. But after thinking about it, he turned his head and left the restaurant.

"Albert, your future is long and difficult." The German Emperor said to Prince Albert beside him. "I created a gap between you and your brother with my own hands. I know this is very bad for you, but I have to do this again!"

"Do you know? Every move and every move of Grand Duke Baden tonight has a very deep meaning. He has prejudice against you, but I order you not to blame him. He is for the entire empire, but our starting point is different. If you and Grand Duke Baden are in trouble in the future, then the Hohenzollern family will not be far from the landing of the crown!" The German Emperor sighed and said.

"I believe it makes sense for your Excellency to do this." Prince Albert said.

"Do you know why I have to work hard to cultivate you like this?" asked the German Emperor.

"In order to let me assist my brother, in the future, if the royal family does not have a reliable force, then the so-called emperor and king are just pavilions on the beach, and now outsiders are not trustworthy." Prince Albert said. What the prince said was very sensible. He tried hard to suppress the devil named desire in his heart. In his dreams, he could feel that he was not far from the crown that symbolized supreme power, but reason told him that this crown was at least not the chance to be with him now, not that he could not compare to the crown prince, but the situation did not allow it!

"I have a premonition. I feel that the crown prince may not be able to become the emperor in the future!" said the German Emperor. "He is even more unscrupulous than me back then! He is even less capable! And now, the imperial power is unprecedentedly weak! He has no friends, let alone reliable allies. I am worried that the Hohenzollern family will smash dust in his hands! So, I need a backup! Once he cannot fulfill his responsibilities as a crown prince or emperor, you can take over him!"

Before World War I, did the German Emperor have great power? The answer was yes, but it does not mean that there is no limit to this power. The Federal Parliament has the power to let the German Emperor step down! In history, William II has indeed been under similar threats! When the imperial power was at its peak, William II could be threatened, let alone the future crown prince? This eldest son was even more excessive than the German Emperor! His ability was worse! And the imperial power was weaker! Therefore, the German Emperor's concerns were completely reasonable!

After so many things, William II's ability and political wisdom are also growing! So he must be prepared, at least, he must leave a backhand! He needs to introduce a person who can be accepted by all parties and has certain abilities to inherit the rights and status of the German emperor! Prince Albert is this backhand!

Therefore, William II broke the taboo that the royal family's direct line must not have too much power, not heirs! He began to cultivate Prince Albert, just like as a crown prince. He asked Prince Albert to handle various things and improve his abilities. He allowed the prince to deal with all aspects of the empire to manage his own connections and relationship circles. What he did was so obvious that Grand Duke Baden and other close ministers doubted whether the German emperor had the idea of ​​establishing a new crown prince!

However, should I change to a crown prince? Sorry, until now, looking at Prince Albert growing up, the German Emperor didn't know whether he was planning to make a backup for the prince, or was he really planning to establish a crown prince! The German Emperor was very entangled and depressed!

Fortunately, the German Emperor still has time. He guessed that he had more than 20 years in power and could always straighten out these issues! But some things must be done now, for example, he cannot make Prince Albert feel resentful to Grand Duke Baden! Because if there is a change of reserves in the future, the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg may not be reliable, and the real iron-killing German Emperor is probably the only Grand Duchy of Baden!
Chapter completed!