Prince Monfort actually does not care whether Von Bismarck can beco the Pri Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia. What concerns him, at his advanced age, is only the future of the Empire.
After all, whether the Kingdom of Prussia is strong or not has nothing to do with him, but if the Empire were to suffer the sa fate as the previous two dynasties, he would be in grave trouble.
Old Jero does not want to follow the monarchs of the previous two dynasties (Charles X and Louis Philippe), being forced into exile in Britain at an approaching age.
Even in death, he hopes to die in Paris, preferably having his coffin placed beside his brother’s.
In this way, after ascending to the Celestial Kingdom, he could proudly boast to his brother that the younger brother he once looked down upon inherited his will and re-established the Bonaparte Empire in France.
(Old Jero believes that, although this Empire was established by Jero Bonaparte, its source was him.
If he had not relinquished the heirship of the Bonaparte Clan Leader, then the founder of the Empire would not have been Jero Bonaparte.)
Thus, when Prince Monfort heard Jero Bonaparte assuring that Von Bismarck would beco the Pri Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, he initially felt no significant ripple in his heart.
However, the next second, Prince Monfort suddenly realized that since Jero Bonaparte was certain that Von Bismarck must beco the Prussian Pri Minister, does his command for Valerovsky to approach Von Bismarck in advance an that the French Empire’s diplomatic strategy is shifting from previously favoring the Austrian Empire to favoring the Kingdom of Prussia.
"Shire (Jero Bonaparte’s full na is Napoleon Jero Charles Bonaparte)!" Prince Monfort sternly called out Jero Bonaparte’s nickna, "Please be honest with , what is your true purpose for having Valerovsky approach Von Bismarck?"
"Father, I just feel that the Austrian Empire’s power has unknowingly expanded to an astonishing degree!
If we don’t curb it, the Austrian Empire might dominate in the German Region!" Jero Bonaparte said with a serious expression, using perfunctory rhetoric.
Since Jero Bonaparte did not want too many people to know his true intentions, coupled with Prince Monfort himself being detached from politics, Jero Bonaparte did not wish to reveal everything to Prince Monfort.
Naturally, Prince Monfort would not believe Jero Bonaparte’s nonsense.
The reason the Austrian Empire has its current sphere of influence is all thanks to Jero Bonaparte’s help.
Whether it’s the Kingdom of Poland or the Danube Duchy, they were all pieceal offerings fed to the Austrian Empire by Jero Bonaparte.
Sotis, Prince Monfort truly suspects whether his son has a peculiar attachnt to soone in the Austrian Empire, leading him to exhaustingly assist the Austrian Empire.
"My child, won’t your actions bring the relations between the French Empire and the Austrian Empire to the brink of collapse!" Prince Monfort worriedly asked Jero Bonaparte, "Relations between the Empire and Britain have already beco very delicate due to Savoy and Nice!
If we also break with the Austrian Empire, the Empire might face the risk of diplomatic isolation!"
"Father, you are overthinking it!" Jero Bonaparte displayed a knowing expression, with a confident smile at the corner of his mouth, "There are only three countries in present-day Europe: one is the French Empire, one is the Kingdom of Britain, and the rest are other countries.
In this European Continent, only France can isolate other countries, no country dares to isolate the French Empire!
If I wish, many countries are willing to befriend the French Empire!
Alexander of the Russian Empire hopes for our recognition, and Regent King William of the Kingdom of Prussia wishes to join us!
A re Austrian Empire is not enough to plunge the French Empire into diplomatic isolation!"
"Then hasn’t all your previous efforts been in vain!" Prince Monfort expressed bewildernt at Jero Bonaparte’s continual strengthening of the Austrian Empire.
"Relations between the Austrian Empire and the French Empire will not beco estranged due to the Empire drawing closer to the Kingdom of Prussia!
In fact, they will be tighter than before!" Jero Bonaparte gestured confidently and replied to Prince Monfort.
"Why?" Prince Monfort asked Jero Bonaparte in confusion.
"Because the Austrian Empire cannot afford the cost of losing the French Empire!" Jero Bonaparte explained to Prince Monfort, "Although the Austrian Empire seems powerful now, in reality, it’s rely strong on the outside, weak on the inside.
The Habsburg’s territories have too many ethnic groups, so lean towards independence, so lean towards autonomy.
Yet, the Habsburg still enforces a high-pressure governance policy.
While this policy eliminates ti wasted bickering with parliant, it also requires them to constantly allocate part of their resources and military to suppress ethnic groups opposing the Habsburg.
If a high-intensity war like the Cria occurs, it would be difficult for the Habsburg to mobilize all their forces for battle.
This necessitates reliance on a major power!
Which country on the European Continent is stronger than the French Empire now!
Moreover, the Austrian Empire’s own diplomatic environnt isn’t great; whether it’s the Kingdom of Prussia or the Russian Empire, they both dislike the Austrian Empire!
Could the Austrian Empire align itself with the Kingdom of Britain if not with the French Empire?
Moreover, even if the Austrian Empire wished to pivot elsewhere, its younger allies would prevent them!
The Kingdom of Poland and the Duchy of Lodoria have always stood in the way of the Russian Empire’s westward expansion. Franz Joseph must consider not only himself but also his two brothers!
In the current Europe, only the French Empire is willing to help them resist the Russian Empire!"
Jero Bonaparte paused, lifted his wine glass, and drank it all in one go. After the dryness in his throat was soothed by the Bordeaux wine, he felt revived.
After downing the wine in his glass, Jero Bonaparte placed it back on the marble coffee table.
Sitting opposite him, Prince Monfort got up spontaneously to pour Jero Bonaparte another glass of wine.
This scene reminded Jero Bonaparte of a famous saying from a past life acquaintance: "Father is father, decorum is decorum. When I make it big, Father will toast to !"
Thinking about this, Jero Bonaparte couldn’t help but chuckle.
This left Prince Monfort puzzled, as he did not understand why Jero was laughing.
After Prince Monfort sat back down on the sofa, Jero Bonaparte continued in a haughty tone to address Prince Monfort, saying, "We must make the Austrian Empire acutely feel that without the French Empire’s help, they are nothing!
Only then will the Austrian Empire avoid siding between the Kingdom of Prussia in critical monts; befriending the Kingdom of Prussia is rely a trick to tether the Austrian Empire!"
Following Jero Bonaparte’s analysis, Prince Monfort felt slightly relieved.
He let out a long breath and offered advice, "Since you have your thoughts, I won’t say much more!
However, I still hope you proceed with caution!
The Austrian Empire is different from Sardinia; though it is in decline, it still stands on par with the French Empire.
One should not treat the Austrian Empire the sa way as the Sardinian Kingdom!"
"Don’t worry! I’m not that reckless!!" Jero Bonaparte assured Prince Monfort.
Then Jero Bonaparte inquired about the interesting occurrences in Vienna, and Prince Monfort narrated them while sipping wine.
By the ti Prince Monfort finished recounting everything that happened in Vienna, it silently reached 10 o’clock.
This ti was already considered late for a septuagenarian, and with Prince Monfort having drunk quite a bit of wine, his eyes started to glaze over, and his words slurred unintentionally.
Observing this, Jero Bonaparte decided to end the conversation. He deliberately yawned in front of Prince Monfort and then waved at him, saying, "It’s getting late now, you should get so rest!"
Saying this, Jero Bonaparte stood up to leave.
Seeing this, Prince Monfort hurriedly called out to Jero Bonaparte, "Wait a mont! I have sothing to ask you!"
Upon Prince Monfort’s call, Jero Bonaparte sat back down on the sofa.
"What’s the matter?"
"Since I left, has anything happened in Paris?" Prince Monfort inquired subtly to Jero Bonaparte.
After contemplating for a mont, Jero Bonaparte shook his head and replied to Prince Monfort, "Not at all! Everything in Paris is as usual!"
This reply evidently did not satisfy Prince Monfort, who, fixating on Jero Bonaparte, said word by word, "Then why did you leave the Tuileries Palace for the Fontainebleau Palace? And what about those advisors and secretaries at Fontainebleau Palace?"
After hearing Prince Monfort’s question, Jero Bonaparte remained silent for a long ti before responding, "During your absence in Paris, there was indeed so unrest!
A small number of unemployed individuals, instigated by ill-intentioned parties, gathered en masse at Bastille Square to protest against the Empire!"
Despite Jero Bonaparte’s increased legal penalties on strike groups and the replacent of the Red Guild with the Yellow Guild, he could not completely contain the workers.
Besides, Paris itself harbored so latent Blanquist elents, making it easy to incite the workers.
"And then?"
Prince Monfort continued to inquire, curious about how the situation was ultimately resolved.
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