Welcome to 19th-century Europe, where strength reigns supreme

Although Edward VII was not very satisfied with this statement, to be honest, he never thought about actually marrying his sister. He was not blind, and besides, she was just a romantic. Although he was not interested in politics, he was not mentally retarded. He understands public opinion. Lilian is now the most powerful woman in the entire British Empire besides Queen Victoria, and he can't afford to play with her.

Edward VII finally agreed to Lillian's request. Everyone agreed first that Lillian would help marry her daughter-in-law and Edward would help as a messenger, but he could not tell the truth about Lillian's request for them to go to Dublin. Edward VII All I can say is that he invited you, will you go? If you don't go, you won't give me face.

Ai Laoqi's operations are indeed very naughty. He specially spent money to hold a masquerade party. Under the cover of publicity, he only let most of the older middle-aged nobles join in, and he bragged every day and inadvertently revealed that I want to have a whole series of performances in Dublin, so everyone should support me.

Cecil was also one of the people he invited to the banquet, and Edward VII didn't even invite his father. This made him flattered, but he also understood that this was aimed at him. Everyone present was a serious knight, so He has not yet become a marquis. Although his father is a marquis and he has plans to retire early and give the position to himself, but after all, he is not yet, and he is half a height smaller than the few here.

He simply found a good place to stay, and searched the area with a fox-like eye. Soon he discovered something was wrong. The masquerade was attended not only by nobles, but also by politicians from all walks of life, including the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party. Most of the members are powerful capitalists. This is not a party for the aristocracy, it is a party for the powerful.

Lillian's close confidant, Joseph Chamberlain, was also here. He was very low-key and buried his head low. He was not shy or fearful of society. He was looking for political opponents. Cecil was very smart and realized everything. He left When he arrived at Chamberlain's side, he greeted him cordially, "Long time no see. I see you are doing well. Your Highness Lilian treats you well, right?"

"Cecil, sit down, I think we can have a nice chat."

Cecil sat down, looked at Chamberlain and asked, "Joseph, did you organize this ball?"

"It's what Prince Edward meant. I'm just one of the people he invited. I'm responsible for some things by the way. Do you have anything else to ask?"

Cecil: "You don't usually like me, so I'm afraid you have ulterior motives for inviting me specifically. So what? What are you going to do? I don't like too much talk in public. I understand what to say and how to weigh the pros and cons."

Chamberlain: "What do you think of Gladstone? Can he be the next British Prime Minister?"

Cecil: "He's not the material."

Chamberlain: "You think the same as I do, so who do you think is more suitable to be the helmsman of the entire British Empire, me or Benjamin?"

Benjamin is one of the most important figures in the Conservative Party. He wants Cecil to make a decision. Chamberlain represents Lillian, but he cannot say it clearly. With so many people watching, even Edward VII cannot say it clearly, let alone him. Everyone Everyone knows what Chamberlain's appearance here means, but everyone still understands it tacitly. At this time, we can't pierce the window paper.

The previous remarks prove that Cecil has a change of heart, but at what cost? If you want people to support you, you have to come up with something, right?

Cecil snorted, "I don't think it's wise to choose one when neither is ideal, but I'm not unable to help."

The words have been made very clear. If you want my support, you can get a price. Chamberlain smiled. He knew that it was done. It just so happened that Cecil didn't like Gladstone, and he couldn't deal with Benjamin, the leader of the opposition party. Then The multiple-choice question has now become a single-choice question, with only one option.

Chamberlain hurried back to Dublin after the dinner. Everyone had already started planning what to do next. Lillian was very happy after receiving the news, but she also knew that Cecil was not very willing to deal with her claims. It's just about supporting one of the two candidates that neither of them likes very much, and then getting something out of it.

Lilian doesn't really want to kill him. He is a diplomatic genius and she will need him in the future, but this person is definitely someone that Lilian must keep an eye on at all times. This guy's glorious independence and imperialist policies are something Lilian doesn't like. Of course It is actually unreasonable to give lunch boxes to people because of different ideas.

She had to use facts to tell people that she was right. Being able to bring this capable man under her command was actually good for her, but she had to find someone to keep an eye on him.

On the night of Christmas not long ago, the Empire State Building next door in Prussia was famous for its news. The decoration here was almost complete. All the guests had already arrived. There were more than fifty political dignitaries, including those who were supposed to come and those who were not supposed to. Everyone is here, and everyone knows what's going on. Of course Edward VII is here too, but Lillian didn't take him to play in this meeting.

Lilian is sitting in the middle seat, surrounded by many Social Democratic guards with guns. These powerful people know Lilian's thoughts, and Lilian also knows their thoughts. These people are capitalists and are the most hated by the workers. existence, but this group of people in Dublin have an indescribable excitement.

Because now it is no longer the capitalists who are threatening the workers, but they are threatening the capitalists. If these capitalists dare to say no, they will soon be in trouble, and everyone is a little panicked.

The first gift Lilian handed over was the most attractive thing among the non-noble members of this group, a title.

Lilian first promised her that she would be knighted, but she would not give it until she had more power than the Prime Minister. But before that, they had to understand one thing, that is, Lilian wanted the money in their pockets.

"Everyone here is my friend, Lillian. There are only about fifty of us here. Why don't we divide the interests of the British Empire?"

Everyone's expressions were solemn. They had been mentally prepared from the moment they stepped in. Now the Liberal Party has little power, the Conservative Party is divided, and the Social Democratic Party has the right time and place. They know that this country is based on workers and socialists. A coalition of nationalists plus Lilian is essentially unassailable.

Capitalists cannot play with power, especially Lilian who has the support of public opinion. No one can touch her. They can only attack people around them, but the effect is very poor, because you are not criticizing the leader, which is of no use, but you have to If you troll the leader, you will be crushed to pieces by the angry crowd the next day.

Lilian's meaning is very clear. A good bird will choose the right tree to roost. It is clear who to support now. Although the Social Democratic Party is a socialist party, we support national enterprises. Do you want to follow the old party and die together, or follow us? Get a piece of the pie.

Everyone tacitly chose the Social Democratic Party. On the one hand, they felt that Lilian was sure to win, so it was better to get more benefits under the existing system and get out of this political whirlpool.

On the other hand, other people's guns are aimed at your neck, and no one has a choice from the beginning.