Schwarzenberg knew that this time he would inevitably bleed again and be stabbed by Duke Alexander. Although he was very angry and unwilling, he also knew that he could not continue to pretend to be an ostrich. Chi Zesheng changed the public opinion outside of him in the past two days.
It's very unfavorable. If it is delayed for a while, those political allies may start to murmur in their hearts.
Schwarzenberg immediately decided to go find Duke Alexander, but things were not that simple. After he rushed to the embassy in person, he was told that Duke Alexander had gone hunting and did not know when he would be back.
Schwarzenberg knew that Duke Alexander did it on purpose, just to humiliate him. But now that people are fighting each other for flesh and blood, he can only grit his teeth and endure it: "Where did your Excellency, Duke, go hunting?"
Schwarzenberg felt that he had lowered his stature and was ready to rush to find Duke Alexander himself. The Russians should be satisfied with this, right?
But what Schwarzenberg did not expect was that the Russian Embassy actually told him: "Sorry, Duke Alexander's whereabouts are confidential and we cannot tell you!"
This made Schwarzenberg so angry that he almost jumped. He felt that the Russians were so determined that they didn't put him in their eyes, otherwise they could humiliate him like this?
But this time Schwarzenberg really made a mistake, because Duke Alexander really didn't mean to humiliate him intentionally. This hunting was originally an invitation, and he didn't know when Schwarzenberg would figure it out.
As for not telling Schwarzenberg where he was hunting, that was because after the last assassination, the entire Russian embassy had increased its security level, and the whereabouts of important officials were kept confidential.
But even if these were explained to Schwarzenberg, the guy wouldn't listen, because he had already concluded that Duke Alexander was deliberately retaliating and humiliating him, completely on purpose.
So he left the Russian Embassy angrily, and then asked around about the whereabouts of Duke Alexander. After some trouble, he found out that Duke Alexander had been invited by Archduke Franz Karl to go to Schönbrunn Palace together.
Then Schwarzenberg did not rush to Schwarzenberg Palace rashly. After all, it was the palace of the Habsburg family and the core of politics. There were large groups of nobles and celebrities there all day long. If these were allowed
When people see me going all out to curry favor with Prince Alexander, maybe some unpleasant words will come out!
Although Schwarzenberg was mentally prepared to be ripped off, he still wanted to lose face after all, and he really couldn't do such a shameless thing.
So Schwarzenberg did not rush to Schwarzenberg Palace, but asked the coachman to take him to wait on the road to Schwarzenberg Palace, preparing for an unexpected encounter with Duke Alexander on the way.
I have to say that Schwarzenberg is indeed not a qualified politician. He is a bit too shameless, and the secret of the politician's profession is to be shameless. He feels that he has maintained his dignity as a nobleman and Austrian Prime Minister, but sometimes he also
It will be self-defeating.
Why? Because the aristocrats coming and going in Schonbrunn Palace are really old and young, and the luxury carriage with the Schwarzenberg family crest is parked on the roadside? Even the windows are tightly blocked?
As long as they are not stupid, everyone knows that the Prime Minister is inside.
So soon there were nobles whispering in Schwarzenberg Palace, discussing why Schwarzenberg didn't enter Schwarzenberg Palace? Instead, he waited on the road.
Of course? You can say anything at first, because these idle nobles are the most gossipy people? Especially those in Schonbrunn Palace are the kings of gossip.
"It seems that His Majesty and the Queen dislike the Prime Minister very much. Do you know that? There are rumors that the Prime Minister is planning to support Archduke Franz Karl..."
"What do you know? Your Majesty and the Queen are both heartless. They don't care much about the throne... The one who is really unhappy is our protagonist today, Archduke Franz Joseph. He is very angry that he cannot succeed to the throne immediately.
Woolen cloth!"
"Yes, yes! Is it any wonder that the Prime Minister didn't come to join His Excellency the Grand Duke's hunting expedition? It seems that the relationship is really tense!"
If Schwarzenberg knew what these nobles were speculating, he would probably be upset. Who said he wanted to support that idiot Franz Karl! Wasn’t he defeated by the Russians and had nothing to do? As for Franz
Why didn't Archduke Joseph invite him to his hunting trip? This is indeed a question. Does this kid have any objections to him?
It’s hard to say whether Archduke Franz Joseph has any objections to Schwarzenberg. Because it’s hard to figure out the thoughts of the Archduke, who has just turned eighteen. It’s not that he is very sophisticated, but that this guy is a bit neurotic?
Sometimes he is energetic and full of fighting spirit, sometimes he is gloomy and depressed.
Let’s put it this way? This young prince really wants to do something in his career and turn the tide? So he is particularly diligent and hardworking? But what? He lacks organization and rationality in doing things, and is easily dominated by emotions.
For example, now, in a chat with Duke Alexander and the special envoy of the Kingdom of Prussia, he spoke impassionedly about the special friendship between the three countries when they opposed the Napoleonic War, and asked the three countries to reunite and advance and retreat together:
"Gentlemen, this is the beginning of a new chaos. If we cannot unite as before, we will make the same mistakes as before and be defeated by the enemy again... We must fight side by side and unite, so that we can stabilize Europe and end this war."
riot!"
If he only said this much, it would be nothing, but sometimes he is easily agitated and bossy. Probably because of the unity and friendship between the three countries in the Napoleonic era, he suddenly sighed to Duke Alexander:
"Your Majesty the Duke, especially your country, you should shoulder more responsibilities instead of just hiding behind and calling the shots. This will not help solve any problems!"
This sudden accusation made the scene awkward. No one expected that the Grand Duke would suddenly attack Russia, and he would be merciless and aggressive from the beginning. For a while, the surrounding nobles were stunned and looked at him in stunned silence.
Silent.
What kind of role is Duke Alexander? He can be beaten by a little kid. He smiled slightly and said: "Your Excellency, maintaining the traditional friendship between the three countries is our common wish. Our country has also been actively working hard for this. Otherwise, our country will not
We will send troops to help you put down the rebellion at any cost."
"The accusation you just made is completely contrary to the facts and is almost ungrateful! In line with the traditional friendship between the two countries, I tolerate your abruptness and recklessness. But I think it is precisely because there are many people like you who act recklessly without understanding the facts.
Those who comment and express their opinions make it difficult for us to be as united as before! Because the first thing unity requires is full respect!"