C1056 Benjamin failed miserably (1/2)
Benjamin was dumbfounded. He knew that the little prince was very favored in Buckingham Palace, but he never thought that he would be spoiled to such an extent, to the point that he would have to seal British Navy Generals.
This was not a joke, this was truly the honorary title of William II as a Major General. Of course, it was impossible for Royal Navy to let him command the fleet in battle, this was just an honor.
However, this kind of honor was also very scary. This proved that the Young William held an incomparable position in the grandmother's heart, and the biggest mistake Benjamin made today was completely treating the Queen Victoria as a politician and forgetting that she was also a kind woman.
On the contrary, since Count de Beer was about the same age as the Queen, he could understand the thoughts of his peers. Derby would often stand as a natural person to analyze the Queen.
He knew that the Queen also had a private relationship. She was not a saint who did not eat the fires of the world, and this grandmother was not stingy with her love for her grandson without harming the British National Strategy.
”Alright, Benjamin. I understand your meaning very well, I will pay attention to Xiao Letian and Prussia's actions. If they are threatening Britain further, of course I will open my mouth … But now, I think I should let that son-in-law of mine be at ease and prepare for battle.
Benjamin wanted to say something, but Queen Victoria had already stood up, and the palace attendants respectfully walked to the front of the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and ordered them to leave.
Benjamin didn't know how he managed to get out of Buckingham Palace, but in the end, when he was getting on the carriage, the power of Count de Beer's handshake woke him up.
De Bi heaved a long sigh. ”Benjamin, I admit that what you said is very reasonable … But? But can't you attack Xiao Letian just like that? [Why are you attacking His Highness' son-in-law? ”You …”
With the derby gone, Benjamin climbed onto the carriage like a ghost. He was regretting his decision so much that his intestines were about to turn green. I'll let you live for one or two more years! When the Prussian and French war is over, you'll be a useless hound, and I'll do it myself! ”Just you wait …”
If Benjamin was a seasoned politician, he should have skipped over the Queen and Prime Minister Derby, and personally mobilized his own resources to kill Xiao Letian.
He still had a chance to turn the tables, but unfortunately, he was not crazy enough deep down in his heart. He still wanted to solve the problem step by step, but would Xiao Letian give him more chances?
That night, the little prince told his mother everything that had happened today. Although Grand Princess was a girl who didn't like staying in her family, their relationship was still good. When she heard that Benjamin was going to deal with her husband, she was also furious.
That night, the Prussian diplomats began to report back to their countries. Soon, Bismark obtained information on the British side, surprised that the little prince's impromptu actions had managed to give Prussia a certain amount of initiative. However, they also realised that once Benjamin assumed the position of Prime Minister, he would definitely take action against Prussia.
The situation immediately became tense. With the efforts of both sides' diplomats, Bismark and Count de Beer met secretly in the Netherlands half a month later and reached an agreement on the future of the situation.
After sincere negotiations, the British pledged their support for Prussia, and even secretly provided a military grant to arm the Prussian army.