Facing Prince tternich’s skepticism, Von Bismarck maintained a confident deanor in responding to tternich’s questioning.
"Your Highness, your skepticism does indeed hold so truth!
Once the flas of nationalism ignited by war are kindled, they are indeed difficult to control!
But I am confident that I can steer this fla in the right direction, so it won’t beco a blaze that burns Germany!"
Seeing the seemingly confident Von Bismarck before him, Prince tternich couldn’t help but feel a tinge of irritation in his heart.
Having experienced the era of the Great Revolution, he clearly understood that the power combined with nationalism and national strength could unleash a force far beyond re nationalism.
However, the destruction it brings also far exceeds all previous dynastic wars.
With the blessing of nationalism, all Germans will rally under the Kingdom of Prussia’s call to join the cause of German revival, with millions of soldiers erging from Prussia’s barracks.
Prussia, already a state with a strong military, will beco an even larger war machine, one that will heed no monarch’s command, dragging all Germans toward the abyss.
Now, Von Bismarck, who has not personally experienced the era of the Great Revolution, claims he can control this force to achieve the revival of the German nation, which is nothing short of a fantasy.
"Mr. Bismarck!" Prince tternich’s voice revealed a hint of irritation as he sternly said to Bismarck, "I admit you do have diplomatic skills and talent. In you, I even see the shadow of my old friend Talleyrand!
But at tis, you overestimate your abilities, believing you can control everything!
Yet, in this world, there are so forces we cannot control!
I am also a German, and I too agree with German nationalism revival!
But I am also an Austrian, and I must consider the survival of the Empire to which I am loyal!
Mr. Bismarck, the reason you intend to revive Germany is also to achieve for the Kingdom of Prussia the rights enjoyed by the Austrian Empire in the German Region!"
Von Bismarck wanted to say sothing but was roughly interrupted by Prince tternich, "Mr. Bismarck, please be quiet and listen to speak first!
I know you also want to talk about the revival of Germany... damn it, don’t repeat such clichés!
Are you trying to fool Valerovsky and as if we’re idiots!
Wait, where was I?"
"Mr. Bismarck, do not try to fool Valerovsky and as if we’re idiots!" Valerovsky suddenly said to Prince tternich.
"Pfft, hahaha!" Valerovsky’s unexpected statent made Prince tternich burst out laughing, and he replied earnestly, "Mr. Valerovsky, well said! Don’t say it again next ti!"
Prince tternich’s earnest tease successfully made both Von Bismarck and Valerovsky burst into laughter.
After a burst of laughter, Prince tternich sternly addressed Von Bismarck again, "I am very clear that the reason you are willing to promote the revival of Germany is simply to make the Kingdom of Prussia equal to the Austrian Empire!
But have you ever considered that once you ignite the German tide, the Kingdom of Prussia you are loyal to might also be swallowed by this tide!
Just like France once annexed those lord territories entrenched in the German Region, the Kingdom of Prussia could also be annexed by Germany, becoming a part of it!"
If Jero Bonaparte were also here, he would surely marvel at Prince tternich’s farsightedness.
Prince tternich did not know that six years after his death, the Kingdom of Prussia would go through three dynastic wars and then establish the German Empire.
And after a long period of more than half a century, the Kingdom of Prussia gradually dissolved into the German Empire, becoming part of it.
The Greater Prussia—German dual system painstakingly built by Bismarck was completely declared collapsed.
After World War I, the Kingdom of Prussia completely beca a state under the Weimar Republic, with less power than a state in the United States of Arica.
Currently, Von Bismarck also does not know the future developnt of the Kingdom of Prussia, and after hearing tternich’s prophecy, he also felt sowhat uneasy.
If the crown of the Kingdom of Prussia ends up as Prince tternich said, then Von Bismarck would die a thousand deaths and still be unable to atone for his sins.
However, Von Bismarck is, after all, a politician who will be rembered in history.
Even if Prince tternich’s prediction does hold so truth, Von Bismarck is determined to follow his will. He has enough confidence to prevent such a situation from occurring for the Kingdom of Prussia.
"Your Excellency tternich, I admit that what you said does have a certain possibility!" Von Bismarck cautiously told Prince tternich, "But that is only a possibility!
If we choose to ignore the revival of the German nation because we fear the extinction of our country, then we shouldn’t think about doing anything else, or even need the country to continue to exist!
After all, any action cos with certain risks!"
"Mr. Bismarck, that’s not quite right!" Prince tternich imdiately rebutted, "The state itself is created by God, not by the subjects who live on this land!
God grants the crown, symbolizing the state, to the monarch, and only then can the monarch rule the vast land!"
"Mr. tternich, the crown of France is given to His Majesty Jero Bonaparte by the French, not by God!" Valerovsky corrected Prince tternich’s mistake.
"Mr. Valerovsky, I was just referring to the two countries, Prussia and Austria, without ntioning the French Empire!
Your French Empire has its own national circumstances!" Prince tternich replied to Valerovsky with a smile.
"Ahem... Ahem, it seems that our conversation has deviated!" Von Bismarck spoke again to Prince tternich and Valerovsky, "Mr. tternich, I still hold the original view, that your claim of the Kingdom of Prussia perishing into Germany is rely your speculation!
I do not agree with your viewpoint!
I believe that the revival of the German nation is closely tied to the fate of both Prussia and Austria, and our two countries should join hands to rescue Schleswig and Holstein from the Kingdom of Denmark, and make them independent nations!
Then, the German Confederation can personally choose a suitable monarch to rule them, ensuring the revival of the German nation without causing large-scale disorder in the European order!
Mr. Valerovsky, I think the French Empire will also choose to support us in this issue, right?"
Von Bismarck turned the topic to Valerovsky, and after hesitating for a mont, Valerovsky shrugged and responded to Von Bismarck, "Mr. Bismarck, I apologize for being unable to give you a definitive answer on this issue!
Because I am neither His Majesty the Emperor nor Minister Luis.
Moreover, for such major diplomatic decisions, not even His Majesty the Emperor can arbitrarily decide on his own; he needs to discuss with Minister Luis and make a decision after carefully considering it."
A trace of gloom flashed in Von Bismarck’s eyes. Although Valerovsky could not represent the final decision of the French Empire, he still had a certain authority.
Prince tternich, upon hearing Valerovsky’s remarks, slightly raised the corners of his mouth.
However, Prince tternich rejoiced too soon.
Valerovsky’s next words shifted the smile from Prince tternich’s face to Von Bismarck’s face.
"But, personally speaking! I have a certain level of support for Mr. Von Bismarck’s desire to revive Germany!
Germany and France have always been two nations with a good relationship (Holy Roman Empire: ????), and naturally, France is also willing to support the Kingdom of Prussia in doing what it can for the revival of the German nation!
Of course, all of this is predicated on the Kingdom of Prussia not waging war at the expense of damaging the current order!!"
"Rest assured! The revival of the German nation is inherently for the sake of peace! We will definitely not damage the existing European order!" Von Bismarck was overjoyed, and he hurriedly assured Valerovsky.
Although Von has not yet beco the Pri Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, he had already put himself in the position of Pri Minister.
Prince tternich, sitting by, also said nothing more. He understood that saying more would be to no avail, as France and Prussia had already reached a preliminary agreent on this issue.
After this topic concluded, Valerovsky, Von Bismarck, and Prince tternich spontaneously discussed other issues.
Prince tternich casually asked Valerovsky, "Mr. Valerovsky, I rember you previously served as the French ambassador to Constantinople (actually Jerusalem, but Jerusalem does not have an embassy)?
"That’s right!" Valerovsky nodded in response to Prince tternich.
"Will you continue to return to Constantinople as ambassador after the funeral, or is there another arrangent?" Prince tternich continued to inquire, then added, "I’m just asking casually.
If it’s inconvenient, then please don’t say anything!"
Von Bismarck, sitting next to Prince tternich, also showed a curious expression. He was eager to know whether Valerovsky’s position had changed.
"This is not such a confidential matter! It won’t be long before you find out! It doesn’t matter if I tell you now!" Valerovsky replied calmly, "I have been appointed by His Majesty the Emperor as the French Ambassador to Berlin!
After the funeral, I will travel to Berlin with Prince Monfort by train to assu the post!"
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