Although Princess Alexandra is not as politically sensitive as her younger sister, she is not far behind. After all, her son Frederick Karl is still quite powerful. As the Prince of Prussia, this man can be regarded as brave, capable and bloody.
The title of prince.
So Augusta used the excuse of not being in Berlin, and it would be a good idea for her sister and nephew to go try out the route first. After all, compared to his "incompetent" brother Karl Alexander, Frederick Karl was much better.
As for Li Xiao, when he heard the news that neither William I nor Augusta was in Berlin, he was not particularly surprised. Because he knew that his cousin was easy to deal with, but that aunt was really shrewd, and the previous temptation did not work.
If she could get satisfactory results, how could she give up? It would be a normal choice to try another group of people.
However, the person selected for the test was the famous Friedrich Karl, which still surprised him, because according to his historical knowledge, the famous Blood Prince should have suppressed the revolution in Baden.
However, Li Xiao was not too entangled, because the history books only told him that Frederick Karl suppressed the Baden Revolution in 1848. The specific process was not clear. Maybe he has completed his mission and returned to Berlin!
At this time, Frederick Karl was wearing the uniform of a hussar lieutenant colonel, but he did not have the two beautiful mustaches that he would later have. His bronze skin and well-proportioned figure looked powerful.
Anyway, it looked like Li Xiao was giving up, because it’s really not easy to find someone among the royal families of various countries who is more handsome than him in appearance. These guys are all tall and mighty and look like dogs, making him look like a short winter melon. Maybe he
If you want to regain some confidence in your appearance, you have to look for it from the Habsburg family, a pair of inbred freaks.
It's just that when Li Xiao thought of Franz Joseph, he suddenly felt cold again. Although that guy was politically incomprehensible, he also had a good skin. What was especially annoying was that the guy also married Princess Sissi. He expected to be married to him.
It’s probably impossible for the Busburg family to regain some confidence!
When Li Xiao was looking at Friedrich Karl, the latter was also looking at him. To be honest, the blood prince was quite disappointed with Li Xiao, not only because of Li Xiao's height, but also because he had not grown up before.
Li Xiao saw the heroic temperament of a soldier. As a pure soldier, Friedrich Karl believed that only military temperament is the mark of a man. Without military temperament, he is equal to a sissy!
Li Xiao saw through Frederick Carl's thoughts at a glance. It was obvious that this man was basically consistent with the description of later generations. He was stern and full of military temperament. He would look down on any non-soldier or less iron-blooded performance. If he wanted to win this
It's very difficult to win a person's favor because you have to make him think that you are a real man and strong-blooded!
But it is hard to say what constitutes a true man and what constitutes a tough man. There is no unified standard for this. It does not mean that just putting on a show will have an effect.
Li Xiao suddenly became more energetic. He knew that the key test of this trip was coming.
"It's an honor to meet you, Your Excellency. I am inspired by your deeds in Baden. If all countries were as decisive and iron-fisted as you, this riot would never have broken out!"
Li Xiao first sent a flattery to ask for directions. As the saying goes, you can't reach out to hit the smiling person. What he photographed was Friedrich Karl's performance in Baden. It should have scratched the itch, at least it won't be a bad thing.
Frederick Carl's reaction also reflects this. Even a strict and old-fashioned person like him will still feel comfortable when someone mentions his grades. Although this comfort is very short-lived, it does not change his disdain for him.
Li Xiao's overall attitude, but it doesn't make him go crazy as soon as he comes up.
"You are exaggerating. I just fulfilled my duty. This is what an imperial soldier should do. It is not worth mentioning!"
To be honest, these words are very blunt, a bit repulsive, and there is a sense of pride in the bones. Anyway, it is full of arrogance, which makes people shy away!
Li Xiao also sighed in his heart. He knew how troublesome this mission was. Looking at Frederick Karl's virtue, one can imagine what his second uncle William I was like, and William I's character was also
He was so tough and difficult to deal with. If even Friedrich Karl couldn't handle it, then the old man behind him, William I, would be even less able to deal with him.
Li Xiao's mind was immediately racing, thinking about what to say next. Because he knew that every next sentence was very important. If he could not close the distance with Frederick Karl in the shortest time, the next step would be very difficult.
It’s hard to talk about.
After thinking for a moment, he said: "The only thing that makes me regret is that there are still too few soldiers like you in Prussia, otherwise these mobs would never be so arrogant! In Russia, we will use bayonets and cannons to tell them that they must
Follow the rules!”
As soon as these words came out, not only Frederick Karl was stunned, but also Karl Alexander, Princess Alexandra, and Maria Pavlovna were stunned. They didn't understand someone at all.
Why does the face change so quickly? One second it was a compliment, and the next second it turned into a slap in the face? Isn't this a mental illness?
It is true that he is a bit crazy, but the only way to deal with neurosis is to use crazy methods. It is obvious that Frederick Karl is not an ordinary person. He has a strong mind and a strong character. It is almost impossible to use ordinary words to impress him and close the distance.
Because his way of thinking and worldview are already well established. If he feels that he is not the same person as you, he will not criticize you at all. At that time, even if you talk nonsense, it will be useless.
If you want to convince him, you first have to make him feel that you are on the same page as him. So what does it mean to be on the same page? Watch Li Xiao’s performance!
Frederick Karl frowned slightly, but his good noble character kept him from getting angry. Instead, he looked at Li Xiao meaningfully and then said slowly: "You mean to say that the performance of our soldiers is not good enough?
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"Yes!" Li Xiao was also very direct, "If the performance of your country's soldiers is up to standard, they will not let a group of mobs show off their power and act recklessly!"
These words made Frederick Carl angry. He did not agree with this. He did not think that he and his colleagues really performed poorly. However, before he could defend himself, Li Xiao jumped in and said: "
Of course, your army is not the only one that performed poorly. The performance of Austrian and French soldiers was a mess, even worse than yours. However, this is not an excuse for us to relax our demands on ourselves. We cannot convince ourselves just because the soldiers of other countries performed worse.
Accept those equally bad performances with peace of mind!”