Wild North America 1846

Chapter 430 Sweet pastry

Kingdom of Prussia

Flags fluttering, a huge convoy of cars and carriages, escorted by brightly armored cuirassiers, headed towards Berlin. The subjects of the Kingdom of Prussia in the villages and towns along the way spontaneously gathered on both sides of the road, watching the long royal procession with enthusiastic cheers.

The convoy passes.

This eye-opening experience can be a topic that people talk about in the tavern for a long time.

And the kind of car that runs without horses has become a hot topic of discussion among ordinary people. This new thing simply makes many people puzzled.

Before leaving

Richard, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, greeted Bismarck with a smile and invited him to ride in his royal chariot. This was a great favor both at home and abroad. Bismarck did not hesitate at all and agreed after thanking him readily.

Richard, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, was an iron-blooded king whom Prime Minister Bismarck regarded as his idol in life. His rise to power in North America was extremely legendary and was simply a textbook for careerists. Of course, Bismarck was willing to listen to his teachings at a close distance.

If you can have more opportunities to get along with each other privately, I will definitely not let it go.

At present, the unification process of the Kingdom of Prussia has begun. After taking the lead in the Prussian-Danish War, the government led by Prime Minister Bismarck is directing the war against another major opponent...the Austrian Empire.

At this time of unpredictable changes in the European continent, the forces on all sides are complex and ever-changing.

Such extravagant use of nobles could only be done in the German region, because other European feudal kingdoms simply could not have so many nobles. In the Prussian army, which insisted on adhering to military traditions, this was an insurmountable iron threshold.

However, judging from his honorable status, status and achievements, Emperor Richard of the Tang Dynasty expanded his territory with his legendary achievements and glorious record of victory in every battle. He had already established his lofty status as a generation of heroes and completely crushed Bismarck.

A small achievement.

Relations with Britain and relations with Prussia (Germany) were the two cornerstones of the Tang Empire's relations with Europe, and both were indispensable.

The iron prime minister Bismarck in front of him, who vowed to devote his life to the unification of Germany, can be called "one of the best politicians of the German nation so far."

Due to hundreds of years of love and conflict between Britain and France, the frequency of transitions from allies to enemies is simply dizzying.

"In the Tang Empire, these are all my subjects. The Federation adopts a fair policy of treating them equally. There are many white Germans who have achieved high achievements in the empire, such as Marquis James Kahn..."

James Kahn, wearing a straight Army Lieutenant General uniform, raised his hand in a neat military salute, and said in pure German: "Your Majesty, my late father once followed the former king to participate in the 3rd, 4th, and 3rd World War.

During the 5th and 6th Anti-French Alliance Wars, the Kahn family originated from following the tradition of the Teutonic Knights for generations and took pride in martial arts. I would like to express my highest respect to you. The Kahn family has not disgraced the Junckers flowing in them.

He is of military aristocratic blood, and thanks to His Majesty’s grace, he ranks among the top nobles in the empire.”

Therefore, in front of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Prime Minister Bismarck's attitude was extremely humble. He immediately said;

"Through my efforts, the proposal to establish a long-term close and friendly strategic relationship with the Kingdom of Tang Dynasty was finally approved by the Prussian cabinet and approved by His Majesty King William I, and will soon become the official foreign policy of the Kingdom of Prussia.

If the relationship with Britain is about hugging each other, then the relationship with Prussia (Germany) is about mutual support, more sincerity, more equality, and more brotherhood.

under his leadership

The Kingdom of Prussia successively won the Prussian-Danish War, the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War, successfully realized the unification of the German nation, and put William I on the throne of the German Empire, with unprecedented strength.

It can be said

under his leadership

The Second German Empire made every effort to move towards industrialization. With the help of Europe's developed industrial base and resources, the German Empire's industrialization process advanced by leaps and bounds. Its economic aggregate took a big step forward every three years and doubled every five years. The country's industrial and military strength blossomed steadily.

High, a prosperous scene.

"On behalf of the German people, I warmly welcome you, Your Majesty, you are the most distinguished guest in Berlin." With a warm smile on his face, King William of Prussia strode forward to hug Richard.

It is a pity that William III overturned the "German-Russian alliance policy" as soon as he came to power. The reason was that he looked down on the East Slavs and felt that they were not worthy of the term ally.

Moreover, the white German immigrants were the largest white community in the Tang Empire and had always been famous for their loyalty, conservatism, rigidity and rules.

Prime Minister Bismarck single-handedly led the unification and strength of the German Empire. In front of him, King William I of Prussia was just a senior general.

In the relationship with law, utilitarianism prevails.

nowadays

After hearing his words, King William I's eyes lit up, as if he had found some treasure. He laughed and walked up to him, patted his shoulder, and asked kindly: "Is the Kahn family like this?"

Are there many soldiers like you?"

Deeply developing relations between the two countries and intensifying bilateral economic, trade and cultural cooperation are also in line with the deep expectations of the German people in the Tang Empire.

Due to the marriage of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's eldest British princess to Crown Prince Charles of the Kingdom of Prussia, and the fact that the Holy Roman Empire is now fragmented, the relationship between Britain and Prussia is quite close.

As Richard spoke, he beckoned Lieutenant General James Kahn to the front, pointed at him and said with a smile; "Old General Kahn is one of my earliest knights, and has made immortal contributions to the rise of the empire. In Old Kahn,

After the death of General En, the Kahn family was promoted to the title of marquis for their merits, and this is the current head of the family, Marquis James Kahn."

Prime Minister Bismarck did not know that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty valued him more than King William I of Prussia.

In North America's Chinese-dominated immigrant society, this is a stable piece of the puzzle.

The Kahn family was different. First of all, they were born into the Junker military aristocracy, inherited from the authentic Teutonic Knights, and could meet the basic conditions for commanding the Prussian army.

The traveling speed of this huge convoy of horse-drawn carriages and cars dropped sharply, from 26 to 28 kilometers per hour to about 12 kilometers per hour. The journey lasted two full days before reaching the outskirts of Berlin.

Richard knew it well;

I myself am convinced;

His Majesty the Emperor's visit will push the close relationship between the two countries to a new height. The Kingdom of Prussia needs the Tang Empire's financial, technological, food and weapons and equipment support. It also needs the Tang Empire to exert its international influence and concentrate on preparing for the war between Prussia and Austria.

war.

In terms of age, Prime Minister Bismarck was 14 years older than Richard. He was already 49 years old in 1864. He entered the true maturity period of a politician, with extremely profound experience and vision.

To put it bluntly, even if you command a platoon of soldiers, you must be a Junker military noble.

In the future war against Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia will always face the possible military intervention of France, Russia, Britain and other foreign powers. It will take every step with trepidation and deal with the major powers in Europe like dancing on an egg.

The Kingdom of Prussia will reciprocate its sincere friendship and will sign formal international agreements on issues such as cultural exchanges, trade, market access and industrialization between the two countries to provide more convenience and opportunities for Chinese students and businessmen."

Since losing the control of this great helmsman, the entire German Empire has been like an out-of-control high-speed carriage, galloping crazily on the edge of a dangerous cliff...

This action, which is somewhat inconsistent with royal etiquette, reflects the rough and straightforward side of King William. He is not as thoughtful as Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, but fortunately with the iron-blooded prime minister Bismarck at the helm, William I only needs to focus on military affairs and the rule of the kingdom.

Can.

Most of the founding generals of the Tang Empire, with the exception of General Michael Rabiot, the deputy chief of staff, were of German origin. They had made outstanding contributions to the expansion of the empire's territory, and they could not be ignored by the upper class nobles of the empire.

group.

Richard responded with the same enthusiasm, saying, "On behalf of the 2.21 million German people in the Tang Empire, I came to Berlin for an official visit. It feels as cordial as going home."

In just a dozen years, the German Empire entered the ranks of industrialized countries and caught up with the British economy by the end of the century...

In Prussia and even the entire divided German region, officers must be appointed by nobles, and middle- and upper-level officers must be appointed by Junker military aristocrats or senior Junker aristocrats (note; refers to a person with a low title but strong military qualifications). Ordinary officers must be appointed by Junkers.

No one can get involved.

Among the British Isles, only the Irish who could not survive migrated to North and South America in large numbers, but very few in England and Scotland.

Even if there are, it is because England's big capitalists, factory owners or down-and-out nobles went to North America to seek new opportunities in order to seek greater development or make a comeback. This is completely different from the purpose of Irish or German white immigrants.

Without Prime Minister Bismarck, there would be no unification of the German Empire and decades of glory and prosperity. If the German-Russian alliance policy formulated during his lifetime could be maintained for a long time, the German Empire would surely become the decisive force leading Europe.

"Please take good care of them, they are all lost lambs." When William I said this, a sad look flashed across his face.

Sitting in a spacious and comfortable luxury carriage, Prime Minister Bismarck said with gratitude; "Your Majesty, through in-depth communication with you, I have a profound understanding of the truth that only one's own strength is truly powerful. This will help to strengthen the

The Kingdom of Prussia has the confidence to unify the divided German region. I am deeply grateful for this and will remember it for the rest of my life."

In his eyes, these German officers who had been fighting in the Tang Empire for more than ten years were a huge and precious asset!

What is William I's biggest shortcoming now?

It just couldn't firmly control the military power. The military power of the Kingdom of Prussia was scattered in the hands of more than 10 Junker military nobles, and less than 1/4 directly took orders from the royal family. This was something that deeply troubled William I.

Britain intentionally supported the Kingdom of Prussia in annexing the divided states in South Germany in order to increase its strength and fight against the increasingly powerful French dynasty in Europe, in order to maintain the basic national policy of the British Empire...that is, the "European Balance Strategy."

Like a petty old woman, she is always spying on the flirtations between the handsome younger brother and the French, and from time to time she stumbles and uses hidden tricks. This is destined to make the bilateral relationship between the Tang Empire and France impossible to be smooth sailing.

Development is more utilitarian.

"Replying to Your Majesty, there are 11 middle-aged members of the Kahn family in my generation who have joined the army, and their military positions range from at least a colonel to the noble status of a baron. There are 27 people in the younger generation who have joined the army. The youngest

He is only 12 years old and is a probationary sergeant."

The German region has been divided and chaotic for a long time, and its economic development is seriously lagging behind. Especially the backward agricultural production has left the people hungry and poor. Many people have emigrated across the ocean just to find a way to survive.

At this critical moment, Prime Minister Bismarck especially wanted to hear the wise words of his life idol.

Relations with Prussia (Germany) was another pillar of the Tang Empire's European foreign policy, and its importance is self-evident.

Like the Chinese, who is willing to leave home thousands of miles away if there is even a slight possibility?

Prime Minister Bismarck can at least control the situation in the German region for the next thirty years. This is the best opportunity for the Tang Empire to catch a ride.

two days later

Therefore, the British have been using a magnifying glass to examine the relationship between Tang and France.

Unlike the relationship with Britain and France, the relationship with Prussia (Germany) is purer.

"This is exactly the reward I expected, very good." Richard nodded in agreement.

"Mr. Bismarck, you are the German national politician with the clearest strategic thinking, firmness and wisdom that I have ever seen. I am very optimistic about the prospects of reunifying the divided South German Federation with the Kingdom of Prussia, and I am willing to provide substantial help for this. This will be a great help to the two parties of Tang and Pu."

For both countries, it is close cooperation at the strategic level, which is of great benefit to both parties." Richard responded with a gentle expression.

By properly managing the relationship between the two parties, the Tang Empire will be able to take advantage of the rise of the German Empire and greatly enhance its international influence.

"Great, great." William I couldn't help but smile, and his eyes became even more fiery.

Berlin

Since Prime Minister Bismarck led a huge greeting team to pay high courtesy at the border between France and Prussia, the visiting motorcade has become even larger, attracting everyone's attention along the way.

This was a pain in William I's heart, but he could do nothing in the face of the fragmented situation in Germany. Even within the Kingdom of Prussia, there were many opposing parliamentarians and nobles, and their power was extremely powerful.

Secondly, the Kahn family has made great achievements in the Tang Empire's more than ten years of eastward and westward conquests. Its achievements are difficult for other German Junker military nobles to match. It can be said that they have a profound resume and rich experience.

Secondly, the Kahn family who went to North America did not have so many complicated in-law relationships. They were a breath of fresh air for the current Junker military aristocracy and could be used by the Prussian royal family without worrying about their half-heartedness.

The motto of the Teutonic Knights is: Help, Guard, and Heal.

This is the best mercenary in the world. It will not encroach on the traditional interests of the Junker military aristocracy, but it can also effectively help King William consolidate the royal power and win future wars.

Even better

The Kahn family follows the tradition of martial arts and has talents ranging from mid-level officers to senior officers. Relying on them, they can build an independent fighting legion. This is simply delicious food that comes to their doorstep!

(End of chapter)