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

August believed that Prussia could help Britain in this war. This was based on interests. Britain was very powerful. I guess what Victoria said about the frequent good news on the front line was true, but it was only in the eyes of Europeans that good news came frequently. What? What does it mean?

During the Middle Ages, the big and prestigious countries in the West had large populations. For example, France had a population of more than [-] million during the time of Louis XIV. The entire Holy Roman Empire also had a population of [-] to [-] million. For Europeans, The so-called victory is just to encircle and annihilate twenty to thirty thousand people in one place in one go.

Because the area of ​​Europe is too small, the big countries here do not have such a large population. France, which has the largest army, only has about [-] troops in Europe. If it loses [-] people, it can be regarded as a serious injury to France.

In the eyes of Europeans, a big country is a country like France. The British and French coalition forces caused tens of thousands of casualties to the Ming army on the front line. This is certainly a good news, but if you take your eyes away from the front line and look at the entire Ming Dynasty, Ming Dynasty The empire has several million troops. If it is not enough, it can immediately recruit troops nationwide on a large scale. Its population is dozens of times that of Britain and France, and it can certainly mobilize more troops than Britain and France.

Let alone the Ming Dynasty, the entire East is actually similar. In India, India has a population of two to three billion, let alone the stronger Ming Dynasty, which will only have a larger population. Even Japan, its territory is only larger than France. The total population of a country with a little more than half of its mainland area is about the same as France.

So what does August want to do? In this year's war, Ming Dynasty almost always lost the battle, but it was still very strong. Neither Britain nor France wanted to continue to participate in this war, so wouldn't it be good like this? Britain hired Prussia to be its thugs, and Prussia sent troops to help Britain and France fight this war with the Ming Dynasty.

The UK will have to pay a small amount of money, such as a certain overseas colony that is not very important to the UK.

August mentioned this matter to Tina, and she said, "The war between Britain and the Ming Dynasty is very anxious. Our help can have a certain impact on the war situation, but I don't think this impact will be too big. Besides, Military reform has just begun, and Juncker landowners in Parliament, as well as some military conservatives, are opposed to military reform. We need to fight a war to prove to Congress and the people that the military is capable of protecting our motherland."

Tina also wants to fight a war, but it is actually quite contradictory. August's "The Destruction of an Empire" is obviously against war, but now she herself supports Prussia's intervention in a war. In this regard, August His retort was, "I am not opposed to things that will definitely bring benefits to Prussia, and what we will gain will be far greater than the sacrifices we make."

"Will the British agree? In any case, the war with the Ming Dynasty is centered on Britain. If Britain rejects Prussia's good intentions, what will happen then?"

"Then don't worry, Victoria and I are good friends, and she will help us convince the British Parliament."

Tina said: "Really? I always thought that the Queen of England was a very cold person, but I didn't expect that she is more humane than I imagined."

August said with a smile, "Do you think I'm cold? I think Tina, you are a little less humane. You always have a straight face and you won't be able to find a husband."

Tina said disdainfully, "I have made up my mind. For the sake of our empire, I would rather never marry."

"Really? Can I sue you for plagiarism?"

"No."

.......

Victoria received a letter from August as usual today, and the content surprised her. August planned to come to Buckingham Palace to meet her in person.

It is true to say that Victoria and August have exchanged hundreds of letters, and to this day they have not officially met. Victoria can often write in "The Times", "The London Gazette", and even in "Belfa" August can be seen in the Gazette. Many businessmen related to the British royal family also spoke positively of August when they met him.

Beautiful, moving, and friendly, this is the most intuitive evaluation of Auguste. However, some Prussian aristocratic capitalists who fled to England had a negative evaluation of Auguste, saying that she was a robber who took away Their assets, they are silent about the evil deeds they have done.

In any case, this news was of no importance in Victoria's eyes. She regarded August as a good friend. If this meeting could go ahead successfully, it would be of great advantage to Britain. After she came to power, Prussia's economy Taking off directly, many problems were solved in just one year, and even freed up to lend money to the British government. Not to mention that we are still in the war. It would undoubtedly be very advantageous to have the support of Prussia.

After getting this letter, Victoria was very excited. She went to Kensington Palace on the west side of Kensington Gardens in London, which was one of her palaces and where she often stayed. In order to welcome August. When she arrived, she ordered many servants to decorate the place well. She wanted to hold a masquerade party here in a few days.

Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, was shocked when he heard about it. He hurried back to London from Wales. When he returned to Kensington Palace, he was shocked. There was no palace here, and everything looked like a palace. It was like the Palace of Versailles, even the band was ready.

Victoria was a little shocked to see Albert back. After all, her husband could be said to be a very busy man. Every time he went out to do something, it would take him a month or two. This time, he came back so early and empty-handed. .

"Oh, welcome back, how about it? I arranged the dance scene for sister August. I can guarantee that this will be an unforgettable experience for her." Looking at this situation, Victoria was very happy. This is a very special event. For important matters, we must show the utmost sincerity.

"My dear, you really gave me a big surprise. Even if it's just to welcome Miss August, there's no need to do it like this, right?"

Albert was not opposed to Victoria going out to socialize. Rather, he was very happy to see Victoria willing to go out to socialize. However, this was the first time she had sex offline. Now their sleeping place at night would have to be moved to Windsor Castle. went.

In order to welcome this friend from afar, Victoria sent invitation letters to the British Grand Dukes. In order to make August feel at home, she even wanted to invite the Prussian nobles, but she sent them several times. None, very strange.

"Where is it? I think the scale of this ball is small compared to other balls, and the number of nobles I invited is not particularly large. I hope Sister August will like this ball."

Albert smiled and said to Victoria, "Why don't we book the Royal Grand Theater again? Since we want to welcome, of course we have to do a full set, not just a dance."

"Oh, yes, why didn't I think of this? Just do as you say."