Soon after, two generals with the rank of Prussian major general on their shoulders walked into Bruneck's office.
When the two people entered the office, Bruneck only raised his head briefly to glance at them, and then lowered his head again.
The two generals who were summoned by Bruneke suddenly looked at each other in confusion.
These two were Fred and Arbery, members of the 3rd and 4th Colonial Divisions.
"Your Majesty the Governor, what's wrong with you?"
After a while, it seemed that he couldn't stand the dull atmosphere in the room, so Fred bravely spoke.
Fred and Albery were both pure Prussians, and they were also the first officers to follow Bruneck to the North American colonies. Later, relying on their performance in the war, they gained Bruneck's trust.
Although Bruneck had been very serious with them in the past, he had never called them over without saying a word.
After hearing Fred's words, Bruneck raised his head again.
"What's wrong? It's too late to make you wait for a while? Fred, Arbery, you guys let me down so much!"
As he said that, Bruneke began to look at the two generals in front of him in detail, as if it was the first day he met them.
Alfred and Albery were shocked when they heard Bruneker's words. They asked themselves that they had not done anything extraordinary recently.
"Your Majesty the Governor, what's going on?"
Unexpectedly, it was alright if Albery didn't ask. When Albery asked, he saw Bruneck jump up from the sofa like an enraged lion. Then he stared at Fred and Fred with red eyes.
Arbery roared:
"You have the nerve to ask me what's wrong! Look what nonsense you have done! Well, you think your wings are strong when you leave me one by one, but you actually dare to risk the disapproval of the world to do such a thing.
I've killed you ten thousand times without wronging you!"
Arbery felt a little aggrieved, but like Fred, he spoke immediately after Bruneker finished yelling:
"Your Excellency, Governor, please calm down!"
"Calm down, calm down, do you think that after becoming a division commander, I can't control you anymore? You are as high as the sky and the emperor is far away, and you can do whatever you want. Don't you?"
As he said this, Bruneck picked up a document on the table and threw it at the heads of Fred and Arbery.
Bruneck's move made the two generals' faces turn red. After that, Fred was the first to say:
"Your Majesty the Governor, if you have any questions, just say it. Arbery and I are loyal to you. If we have made any mistake, please tell us directly. We don't want to bear the injustice!"
As he spoke, Fred stiffened his neck and looked at Bruneke.
"Okay, it seems I was right. Your wings are indeed hardened! I won't say anything more. You can read this document yourself!"
After speaking, Bruneck pointed at a neatly stacked document on his desk and said to the two of them.
After hearing Bruneker's words, Fred and Albery looked at each other, and then the two of them stepped forward, picked up the document, and flipped through it.
As the documents were turned over, the flush on Fred and Arbery's faces had faded, replaced by a pale complexion.
Fred put the document back to its original position with a pale face. But it was obvious that his hands were shaking quite badly.
"Have you finished reading this? Have I wronged you?"
Seeing Fred gently putting the file back on the desk, Bruneck said loudly to the two of them.
"Your Majesty the Governor, this must be intentional. You also know that there must be cases of empty pay in the army, but it is definitely not as high as what is stated in this document!"
Fred said, but it was obvious from his tone that he was not very confident.
"I don't ask if the situation is serious or not, I just want to ask if this matter has anything to do with you! Or how deeply you are involved!"
After hearing Bruneker's words, Fred and Arbery's eyes showed a glimmer of light.
"Your Majesty the Governor, this matter......"
"Don't play riddles with me. I want to know the complete truth about this matter. If you dare to hide anything, then I can guarantee that your heads will definitely become the victims of military discipline!"
After Bruneck's words, not only Fred, but also Arbery also had cold sweat on his forehead.
When the two of them lowered their heads, Fred made an expression to Albery, and then Albery had to grit his teeth and say:
'Your Majesty Marshal, in fact, we know something about this situation that occurred during the reorganization process of the two divisions. This matter involved many people, including General Georg and Thofen. They were also involved.
General George came to us and hoped that we could help and do some tricks on the two newly formed divisions. Of course, he also promised that he would not go too far.
Because of General Georg's favor, and because Georg told us that the proceeds from this matter would be used to smoothen your relationship in Brandenburg, Fred and I
They will turn a blind eye to their affairs!”
After Arbery finished speaking, Bruneck was stunned on the spot and did not speak for a long time.
Bruneck did not expect that this matter would involve not only Fred and Arbery, but also Georg and Thofen.
Georg was one of the people in charge of recruiting soldiers this time, and he was also the general in charge of the logistics of various divisions in the North American colonies. Another Thofen was also Bruneck's confidant and once served as Bruneck's adjutant.
, is currently the head of the colonial government's financial department.
Inadvertently, Bruneck did not expect that these close confidants of his would actually do such a thing without any information coming to him.
"How much benefit has Georg given you!"
Faced with Bruneke's anger, Fred had no choice but to confess
"Georg gave me two estates and five thousand gold marks. Arbery got a coffee plantation and ten thousand gold marks."
"Okay, you are really capable. You have gained such a huge amount of wealth in such a short period of time. Why didn't you tell me earlier that I am not included in such a good business?"
Bruneke said with an angry smile.
But after Bruneker finished speaking, neither Fred nor Fred dared to continue.
"You two have been accompanying me at the Governor's Mansion these past few days. I have ordered Scharnhorst to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter. This is the biggest scandal in the history of our colonial government in North America. You are not worthy of continuing to serve in glory."
He did it in the Prussian army!"
After saying that, Bruneck seemed to have exhausted all his strength and collapsed on the sofa.
At this point, it has become clear that this matter involves both the military and political systems of the entire North American colony, and the generals and officials involved are all Bruneke's cronies. In this case, a person who is responsible for improper employment has
There is no way to escape.
Even if it is true, as Fred said, that Georg was using Bruneke's banner in this matter, then it means that Bruneke's political life will also come to an end.
After all, the people involved were all Bruneke's cronies. Obviously not many people would believe it if Bruneke had no knowledge of this matter.
"My Lord Governor, each of us is responsible for the work. Moreover, according to what Georg said, the channel he found said that as long as he can raise 200,000 gold marks, he can guarantee that you will become the chief officer of the Royal Ministry of Affairs.
The money is almost ready now. As long as we wait for two more months, I think everyone will be fine!"
As if he couldn't bear to see Bruneck's current decadent appearance, Fred comforted him.
It's okay if he doesn't comfort her. Once he comforts her, Bruneck's face becomes even more decadent and gloomy.
"You know what the hell, news has been sent to Brandenburg. In less than half a year, I will be able to leave North America and return to Brandenburg. His Majesty the King has personally promised to leave a position for me! As soon as this matter comes out,
Do you think there is still hope for me?"
As soon as Bruneck finished speaking, it immediately caused a huge wave in the hearts of Fred and Albery. They did not expect that Bruneck would get the favor of His Majesty the King without saying a word.
promise.
But in this case, wouldn't it be a joke to collect 200,000 gold marks to open up relations with Brandenburg? It can even be said that they are doing a disservice!
"Okay, I will call Georg here. As for you two, I will let someone arrange for you to stay. You'd better pray that Scharnhorst doesn't mean to kill everyone, otherwise no one can protect you, even
Even I will be killed by you!"
After saying that, Bruneck ignored the two men and stood up and left the office.
With William's intervention, Neville, who had been driven to Holstein before, immediately received a transfer order to return to Brandenburg. Seeing this transfer order, the excitement on Neville's face was palpable.
He did not have time to socialize with those well-informed people who came to congratulate him, so he immediately rushed back to Brandenburg.
After learning that Neville had returned to Brandenburg, William also summoned him in the Brandenburg Palace.
This is the second time William has met Neville. Of course, because of the rush of time, William did not take a close look at Neville the first time. Therefore, this time can also be said to be the first official meeting between William and Neville.
William arranged this meeting in the main hall of the Brandenburg Palace.
After Neville arrived, except for a few attendants, the rest were driven out of the palace.
Of course, there are other people in the palace at this moment. Members of the Hohenzollern royal family, including Christine and Louise, are all in the palace, but they are all hiding in the rooms on both sides of the hall.
This room has been additionally processed, and at least the figures in the palace can be vaguely seen through the walls and conversations in normal tones can be heard.
"Hello, your Majesty!"
Under the leadership of the guards, Neville walked into the palace, and when he saw the young figure wearing a full black military uniform, he immediately saluted.
It is true that his previous experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not in vain. At least Neville was still decent in terms of etiquette and no one could fault him.
Facing Neville's respectful greetings, William just nodded lightly and said:
"There is no other reason for calling you here this time. I just want to see who can make my sister desperate. Neville, I won't say much else. I just want to ask you, what kind of life is it like?"
Call it happiness!”
William went straight to the topic as soon as he came up, and his eyes looked at Neville somewhat aggressively.
Facing William's gaze, Neville only felt his scalp numbing.'
The person he is talking to right now is the Lord of Prussia, the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire! This is no joke. If he does anything wrong in the slightest, not only will he not want to associate with Christine anymore, I am afraid that his wealth and life will be very bad by then.
danger.
"Dear Your Majesty. I think a happy life is when two people love each other. My love for Christine is absolutely sincere and sincere. I can swear to God! If I can go with Christine
Together. Then I will use all my body and mind to love and protect her!"
"Why do you?"
Sitting on the throne in the palace, William did not have any emotional fluctuations because of Neville's beautiful words, and still spoke in a light tone.
"Oh, is it really enough for happiness to be in love with each other? I don't deny the greatness of love, but Neville, you must also understand that without bread, the so-called happiness does not exist at all. This must be true for you who have lived at the bottom since you were a child.
It’s clearer than me!
To be honest, I'm very suspicious of your motives for getting close to Christine.
Put away your cookie-cutter rhetoric. Don’t tell any lies in front of me, otherwise, you won’t be able to bear that kind of fate!”
As William's words fell, Neville's face became a little pale and ugly.
After a while, Neville finally spoke:
"Indeed, Your Majesty has said a lot. Love without bread is not happiness. I can say that I understand this deeply. But Your Majesty, you also admit the greatness of love. As long as two people really love each other, then the lack of supplies will
It’s not a problem. Both people can change their lives with their own efforts. Since life can be changed, why should we give up this love!”
After Neville finished speaking, William in the palace felt nothing, but Christine in the room next to the palace had tears streaming down her face.
Seeing her daughter lose control because of what the boy outside said, Louise's face was very ugly, but fortunately, Anna on the side kept comforting Louise.
"Neville, if I give you the position of governor of a place and ask you to give up Christine, will you be willing?"
"Your Majesty, I refuse. I love Christine, so I will not give up!"
After Neville finished speaking, William, who was sitting on the throne, stood up and walked down the steps to Neville and smiled at him.
William's smile seemed to give Neville great courage, and then William put his hand on Neville's shoulder and said:
"Neville, to be honest, you are very good, even I am impressed by you, but I have one last question now.
Christine is my favorite sister, and the dowry I gave her is the entire western Lithuania. You should understand the weight of it.
Tell me, if I marry Christine to you on the condition that your mother can only live in the Brandenburg Palace from now on, and your personal freedom will be restricted in the future, will you still
Are you willing to get together with Christine?"
After listening to William's words, Neville seemed quite excited, and he immediately said:
"I do!"
William, who was sitting at the top, smiled and said:
"Very well, you go down first. I will give you an answer to this matter soon, my Grand Duke of Western Lithuania."
After saying that, William placed his hand on Neville's shoulder and patted it a few more times.
Afterwards, Neville bowed to William and left the palace excitedly under the leadership of his attendants.
After the palace door was closed, the door to the side room was immediately opened, and Louise hurriedly walked out and complained:
"William, why did you agree to this boy without consulting me?"
Hearing Louise's complaint, the smile on William's face did not change. But at this moment, Christine happily walked to William's side, hugged William's arm hard, and said with a tearful smile:
"I knew my brother was the best to me!"
William reached out and gently wiped the tears from the corners of Christine's eyes and said:
"You go down first, mother and I still have something to say!"
After Christine left, the smile on William's face disappeared, and then he said to Louise:
"This Neville has a problem. You see, I want to detain his mother and restrict his personal freedom. But under such harsh requirements, he didn't hesitate at all and agreed immediately. Obviously, either
He really loves Christine to the extreme, or this person is definitely very scheming. At least he must have thought about all the requests I might make and rehearsed them countless times.
If it's the former situation, then I have nothing to worry about.
But if it’s the latter case, obviously Christine can’t marry him!”
After speaking to Louise, William turned to Anna and said:
"Anna, you first select some outstanding ones from the maids in the palace, and then I will ask Hornde to arrange a test for this Neville. Remember to be absolutely trustworthy!"
If you can survive my beauty test, or if you can survive the subsequent arrangements perfectly, then you can really become my Grand Duke of Western Lithuania, Neville.
This is what William thought in his mind. (To be continued...)