C3148 There are hidden meanings in words (1/2)
The planning for the ceremony did not involve Xiao Letian at all. Originally, Bismark had prepared some time for Xiao Letian to speak, he had even hoped that Xiao Letian would stand beside the Demon Emperor so that he could stand with Ludwig II and the others.
But Xiao Letian would not get involved with this, because in Xiao Letian's strategy, the Prussian Kingdom could work together closely, but once he upgraded to the German Empire, he would have to arrange a new strategic plan in terms of diplomacy.
The Prussian Kingdom was just a small European country, he was not a match for the British. In the eyes of the British, the alliance between Prussia and the Chinese was just a joint attack by a bunch of lackeys.
But when Prussia leveled up to German Empire, with so many German Nationality working together, this was an important country that could affect the entire world.
The hoodlum had been upgraded to the boss who shared the territory with the United Kingdom. The nature of the hoodlum had completely changed!
If one followed the Prussian Kingdom, they could take advantage of it, but following the German Empire would increase the risk. Although the greater the risk, in order to rule a country, one couldn't just rely on adventure!
In the eyes of outsiders, Xiao Letian seemed to be a super gambler, always betting everything on top of it. But only Xiao Letian himself knew that he was a very conservative Investor.
In fact, all of his cooperation with the Prussian Kingdom was something that had a 90% success rate, because Xiao Letian understood the direction of history!
With a 90% chance of success, wouldn't he still place a heavy bet? Therefore, to outsiders, the Head of the Guards seemed to have a high chance of winning!
But the future of the German Empire was bleak! In the later stages of Bismark's reign, nearly all of his focus was on balancing diplomatic affairs and reconciling social conflicts. The Workers' Movement, who was causing a huge ruckus in France, was infected with the German Empire in the end, and the scale had increased by more than ten times.
What was even worse was that Bismark did not have a successor. This twelve-year-old child in front of him, after coming up on stage, very quickly lost all of the empire's heritage!
Hence, he had to adjust his diplomatic relations with the German Empire. He had to gradually maintain a distance and could not continue to deepen the cooperation.
Of course, economic and scientific cooperation should be strengthened, and the alliance between military and political forces must be lifted in the future.
It was because he had considered this far, that Xiao Letian did not want to show off at this ceremony and provoke the other European powers, but he did not expect that William I did not let him off and directly rushed towards him after a round of toasts.
”Dear Shaw, you are a man blessed by God! You have a pair of God's Eye, and you can always see the future through the fog! ”Your talent makes me incomparably jealous …”
William I smiled as he raised his wine cup. Xiao Letian quickly joked, ”Yes, I chose Prussia and borrowed the strongest east wind, my eyesight is naturally quite good … Are you praising me, Your Majesty? I think it's more like you, your majesty, who is boasting about yourself! ”
”A strong Germany is the most important thing to be proud of. Cheers!”
William I could hear the evasion and evasion in Xiao Letian's words, but this emperor was too excited today and did not think too much about it.
After drinking a cup of wine, he patted Xiao Letian's shoulders and laughed, ”I am not joking with you. Your strategic judgment is truly admirable.