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

Auguste knew all this, in large part because she had recorded the ups and downs of the nineteenth century in her mind from an outsider's perspective.

Many great figures in history were born in this era, such as Victoria, who created the Empire on which the sun never sets, William, who created Germany, Bismarck, the iron-blooded prime minister, and Karl Marx, the intellectual giant who left precious ideological wealth to the world.

They were all born in this turbulent era. Perhaps they still don't know their destiny or what their names will mean in the future.

But in this world, whether they exist is a question, but even if they do not exist, the wheel of history will continue to move forward. Looking at the entire Europe of the [-]th century, capitalism rose in France and the United Kingdom, and the Industrial Revolution followed normal history is going on.

August just judged the situation based on the inertial thinking he learned in history class. Capitalists will squeeze workers as much as possible and squeeze out a steady stream of profits. A considerable part of this money will flow into the government's treasury. The government The money will be used to build the army and take care of the upper class, so that everyone will get a relatively satisfactory result.

Except for the oppressed laborers, most of them have to work in factories for more than ten hours and struggle in the dirty and humid environment. Most of them are numb.

Prussia is also in the process of capitalist industrialization. Even though there are a lot of feudal remnants left, it is still considered a semi-industrialized country, so the life of the workers will not be easy.

After all, the country that birthed socialism will naturally have its corresponding shadow.

"Is it true that only when Miss August has power... will she be able to help these people?"

Valentina's words made August pause slightly. She turned back to look at this girl who was slightly shorter than herself. Her eyes seemed to have some unrealistic expectations for herself.

"I?"

What can you do? As a history buff, it is simply impossible for me to play politics and improve the living conditions of these workers.

but……

"Maybe, I'm not very interested in power, but I do have ways to improve the lives of workers as much as possible."

August showed a somewhat embarrassed smile, which was fake. She didn't think she could do anything.

Not being interested in power is obviously nonsense. She is interested in politics, but she can't show it due to her identity. If one day she really seizes power, then she will have no interest in power. Not so uninterested anymore.

But Valentina didn't understand her inner thoughts. She simply believed that the life of Prussian workers was caused by the rulers. As long as an enlightened monarch was replaced, Prussia would have a bright future.

"Let's do it, Miss August...Only Miss August can save Prussia."

"Save Prussia? Only the eldest and second brothers have the right to inherit. I can't do anything. What I fear most is that when Walrich and William compete for the throne, the Austrian Empire will step in and split Prussia. In this way, the only one who can The German states that competed with him have also disappeared. Next, we only need to defeat them one by one, and the Greater Germany plan that Austria dreamed of will be completed."

August played a trick with Valentina. Of course she knew that things would not be as bad as she said. Although Walrich and William had a bad relationship, they would not really fight each other.

She said this deliberately to make Valentina believe that only she could save Prussia. It was a bad taste. Even if Valentina took it seriously, she would not suffer any loss.

"Is that so? What should we do?"

"Well, don't worry. I don't know if things will really happen. And if the situation does change, we'll talk about it then."

"Yes, Miss August."

There was a sound of horse hooves in the distance, and a tall figure galloped over like thunder.

"August, did you sneak out again?"

The person who came was none other than his second brother William. If August were to judge him, he would be a rigid hypocrite. Unlike a simple fun-loving person like himself, he was very reckless and aristocratic.

Anyway, August disliked him quite a bit.

"Oh, isn't this second brother? I didn't expect to meet you here."

Auguste used her unique fake smile, which was really tried and true.

"Hello, Master!" Of course Valentina saluted. Of course she hated William, but now she could only compromise.

"August, come home with me quickly. Maybe I can help you plead with your father. You know that your father has a bad temper. If you make him unhappy, it will be easier for you."

"He just got angry. No matter how irritable a person is, there will be a cooling-off period, so what's wrong with taking this opportunity to come out and relax?"

"Are you angry? Why? Are you in trouble again?"

"I wanted to go to the University of Berlin, but my father didn't agree and gave me a scolding, although I didn't take it to heart."

"What did you say? You want to go to Berlin? Alone?"

"If nothing else, Valentina will go with me."

"It's nothing to say that I'm in Berlin. How can you do it alone so far away from home? How will you provide food, clothing, housing and transportation? Can you rely on your father's help?"

"Of course I have a way to solve it. You don't have to worry about this. As long as my father nods, I can go to Berlin. How about my second brother begging for mercy? I really want to go to Berlin. I don't have a good relationship with my eldest brother. I can only rely on is you."

William pretended to think for a moment, but in fact he was already happy. Although August was a woman, it could not be said that she had absolutely no inheritance rights. By driving her away from East Prussia, there would be one less enemy in an instant.

Moreover, I can do it as a favor this time, so it’s not a loss anyway, right?

"Well, I'm willing to beg you a favor. If you really arrive in Berlin, don't cause trouble, or I will be punished along with you."

"of course."

William's calculation was very good. August already knew what he wanted to do and knew that he would definitely agree. It was better to fall into his trap and he was not very interested in inheriting a small piece of land.

She suddenly wanted all of Prussia.