In September 1778, the Prussian army withdrew to the border of Austria and Saxony, and at the same time the Bohemian Army led by Prince Henry returned to Silesia.
After Frederick settled the army, he led the Guards Cavalry back to Potsdam quickly. When he returned to Potsdam, he did not disturb anyone, but stood quietly alone at the place where the Crown Prince was assassinated.
I stood there for an hour.
"Your Majesty, please express your condolences." After Locks learned of His Majesty's news, he immediately rushed to the scene and stood behind Frederick and said.
"Lokes, do you think God is punishing me?" After hearing Locks' voice, Frederick turned back and looked at him. Locks looked up and saw that His Majesty was even older. His hair, which was half a hundred years old, was now completely white, and his face was
They were full of tears and their eyes were very red.
"Your Majesty, no one would have thought that Austrians would be so mean. Please take care of yourself," Rocks replied with his head lowered.
"When my brother August died, I was wondering if my actions angered God and caused August to die young. Now even my nephew goes to see God before me.
"What should I do with my Prussia? Locks, can you tell me?" Frederick looked up at the ceiling and said tremblingly.
"Your Majesty, the top priority is to announce the death of the crown prince to the whole country, and at the same time determine your heir." Looking at Frederick's trembling body, Rocks knew that Frederick was really old.
"I don't know, Rocks, I don't know who should be crown prince," Frederick said with tears streaming from his red eyes.
"Your Majesty, according to the law of succession, the first heir should be the Prince of Brandenburg." Rocks thought for a while and said
"But little William is only eight years old. Can he be ready to inherit this country?" Frederick turned to Lockes and asked
"I believe that the Prince of Brandenburg will become a suitable successor under your majesty's guidance."
"Okay, Rocks, go and announce the death of the Crown Prince to them. By the way, tell the nobles that Prussia will hold a state funeral in three days to commemorate the Crown Prince. Now let me be alone for a while," Frederick waved his hand and said.
"Yes, my majesty, but what about the war between us and the Austrians?" Rocks asked again.
"You go and send an envoy to propose peace to the Austrians. By the way, tell the Austrians that I will not allow them to continue their actions against Bavaria. Things in Bavaria should be decided by us," Frederick said loudly
Rocks agreed, bowed to Frederick, turned around and walked out. But Frederick remained motionless.
The nobles imprisoned in the Potsdam City Hall these days feel that their lives are like a year, and the guards with loaded guns outside are eyeing them.
"Okay, gentlemen, please be quiet. We will let you go home later, but please note that you must gather at Sanssouci Palace within an hour after returning home. There is something important to announce." A guard entered the city hall and told the nobles inside
He said, and when all the nobles in the hall heard the news, they all breathed a deep sigh of relief.
An hour later, Frederick held young William's hand and stood on the open-air balcony of Sanssouci Palace, with Duke Locks next to him. Little William was very puzzled. This morning, when he was learning etiquette with the chief maid of the palace, Lockes
Si rushed over, held little William in his arms and walked this way. On the balcony, Frederick stood like a mountain.
When Frederick saw little William, little William also saw tears in Frederick's eyes. Rocks let go of little William's hand, and Frederick took little William's hand and motioned to little William to stand.
To his right, the usual position was that of Little William's father, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The bad premonition in Little William's heart became stronger and stronger. He thought about why His Majesty suddenly came back. Could it be that the front line was defeated? He was a little bit
I don't dare to think about it anymore.
"Please be silent, His Majesty the King has something to announce." When he saw that the nobles were about to arrive, Rocks said loudly.
When His Majesty the King, who was supposed to be on the front line at this time, actually appeared in Sanssouci Palace, the nobles were shocked. Hearing Rocks declare silence, the nobles quickly became quiet.
"People of Prussia, I stand here today to announce something important. Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince was assassinated by the Austrians not long ago." Upon hearing the news, everyone present began to commotion.
"But it is impossible for the despicable Austrians to defeat us with such vicious methods. I declare to you and to all Prussia: My grandnephew, Prince Friedrich Wilhelm III of Brandenburg, will become the new Prussian
The crown prince, and you will also be loyal to him." Frederick said as he swept his majestic eyes towards the people below. The nobles were caught by Frederick's eyes and bowed their heads in salute.
Little William was stunned at this moment. He didn't understand how things could develop like this. In the original history: after the death of Frederick the Great in 1986, Frederick William II ascended the throne and became the King of Prussia, and he was in 1797
He came to the throne after the death of Frederick William II in 2011. Then history has changed. William really didn't like his cheap father, so he just observed a moment of silence and began to think about his future.
Before little William could finish his thoughts, he was taken away by Frederick.
Walking into a room, there were William's mother Louise, William's sisters, and of course Prince Henry and other important officials of the Kingdom of Prussia.
"Everyone, His Majesty has decided that the Prince of Brandenburg will take over as Crown Prince. Do you have anything to say?" Rocks asked, standing on the left side of Frederick.
There was silence in the room
"Okay, let me tell you, after the death of the crown prince, Prussia's future cannot be without a wise king, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Brandenburg is undoubtedly the best choice for the kingdom. I think everyone will try their best to counsel His Highness William." Prince Henry
broke the silence and said
"My little William, poor child, ugh,,,," Louise ran to William's side and hugged him, crying.
"Louise, there is no need to be so sad. I understand your mood. Okay, please step aside and leave me alone for a while." Frederick looked at Louise beside him, waved his hand and said.
Everyone in the room walked out one after another, and the door was closed. When William looked back, he only saw Frederick's bleak back.
William was taken to his room by Louise. Louise sat down and said to William with a lonely face:
"I must study hard with His Majesty in the future. William, your sisters and I can only rely on you." After saying that, he hugged William and cried. William looked at Charlotte, Christine, little Carl and others on the side.
Wilhelmina was held in the arms of the maid, he sighed deeply, eh,,,,,
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