Chapter 125 Rudolph’s Changes

The safety of drinking water is an important matter that cannot be taken lightly. In previous lives, Africans would rather drink dirty water from shallow puddles than dig wells.

There is really no special reason, it is just a matter of concept. Perhaps Africans are more willing to believe in bacteria, and viruses are just a conspiracy of Westerners.

After all, black Africans have been doing this for thousands of years and are still thriving. Even horrific diseases like AIDS are vulnerable to Africans.

The two former South African presidents openly claimed that AIDS was not caused by a virus but by poverty, which shows the mindset of Africans.

You must know that the person who can become the president of South Africa is the most elite group of people in Africa. They are so anti-intellectual, and the ideological state of the African bottom people who are keen on superstition and lack knowledge.

Perhaps AIDS is still not powerful enough and is not as awe-inspiring as Ebola virus.

Of course, Ernst also feels that there is some truth to the conspiracy theories of African people and politicians. Looking at the horrific diseases in Africa, they all broke out after the arrival of Western colonization (around 1950).

Currently, the most terrifying disease in Africa and the disease that hinders European countries from developing Africa is "malaria". Compared with those incurable diseases, there is no comparison at all.

Malaria can also be eliminated. This is not empty talk. China eliminated malaria in its previous life (there were 30 million cases in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China). As we all know, malaria is spread by mosquitoes, but mosquitoes have not been eliminated.

However, China has eliminated malaria through comprehensive planning and great determination. Even India, which has suffered from malaria all year round like Africa, has suppressed malaria to an extremely low level.

In the previous life, Africa was really a paradise for diseases, and malaria, an old virus in Africa, has not only not weakened, but has become stronger after a hundred years of development.

Therefore, Ernst is convinced that Africa is really incompetent in terms of disease prevention. After all, there are many countries at the same latitude and with the same environment as Africa, but none are as outrageous as Africa (except for Haiti).

Although the East African colonies are a little poorer, they are still determined to fight against the disease. Ernst is also keen to popularize relevant knowledge to the people in the territory. Of course it is okay not to listen, but if you dare not do it...

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Rudolf didn't have the enthusiasm he had at the beginning. Rudolf was forced by Franz to accept the old-fashioned and harsh royal education of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Although it was very hard, it was nothing compared to the study arranged by Ernst. If the previous courses were hard, now they are torture.

This is the essence of exam-oriented education, which is very tiring. You can never finish the test papers and assignments anyway.

These assignments would also be put to good use by Ernst and sent to the royal family of the Austro-Hungarian Empire for review by Queen Mother Sophie and Franz.

When a pile of test papers and homework were placed in front of them, they could never say that Ernst did not value Rudolf's education.

According to Ernst's own inference, Franz might check his son's educational achievements on the first day, but when the never-ending homework is constantly sent to Franz, he will never Take a second look at these assignments, and Ernst's purpose will be achieved.

A dozen students from the Hechingen Military Academy, all of whom were relatively young, also suffered under Rudolf's influence.

In order to create an educational atmosphere from his previous life, Ernst tried his best to restore the scene.

When a person is unlucky, it is definitely painful and torturous, but if you are not the only unlucky person, and there are even people who are worse off than you, you will gloat about your misfortune.

He is talking about Rudolf. Ernst specially selected a group of geniuses with excellent grades and high IQs, and also selected several students with average grades.

Because Rudolf studied earlier in Austria and learned a lot at the same time, his knowledge reserve far exceeded that of the students in Hechingen (the Military Academy in Hechingen had fewer courses and less knowledge points), so he was often praised in the early stages.

But as those geniuses slowly accepted this knowledge, the gap between them and Rudolph was shrinking at a speed visible to the naked eye every day.

This put Rudolf under great pressure, especially in exams, where the scores were approaching rapidly every time (students at the Hechingen Military Academy had not previously been exposed to these courses).

"Rudolf, 97 points, your score this time is still first in the class, but the progress is not obvious, you need to work harder." Alfred Essenbeiser, the head teacher, said to Rudolf.

Alfred Essenbezer was very interested in the kind of education Ernst required, which was an improved version of compulsory education in Prussia.

The difference is that there are endless assignments and exams that use a hundred-point system, but you don't have to explain all the questions and answers. You only need to talk about the key points, and other tasks are left to the students.

In other words, his own responsibilities have not changed much, but the students' tasks have doubled. Judging from Alfred Essenbezer's own experience, he may not be able to complete the workload, but these students have to complete it. , and they did it. Although the quality is not high, it is indeed incredible.

"Yes, sir!" Rudolph replied happily but also a little nervously.

"Okay, let's take a closer look at what's wrong with you?" Alfred Essenbezer said.

"David Zhang, 93 points, this time is very good, improved a lot compared to last time, keep working hard.

Robert Jervis, 92 points..."

"Jim Liu, 32 points, failed."

Alfred Essenbeiser said with hatred: "Jim Liu, do you have to work harder? Otherwise, you won't be able to see the backs of your classmates in the future."

Alfred Essenbeiser was a famous teacher in Germany. To be honest, he rarely saw students as stupid as Jim Liu.

It would be fine if he were in an ordinary class, but with Rudolph and many outstanding students as a foil, Jim Liu would not be enough.

Alfred Essenbeiser really couldn't understand why Ernst added so many weirdos to the class.

There are other classroom teachers who feel the same way as Alfred Essenbeiser.

None of these teachers knew Rudolph's identity, and they were all borrowed by Ernst with high salaries from other schools.

Therefore, Rudolph and other students were treated equally, but Rudolph's excellent education and relatively rich knowledge reserve (he received education early) made many teachers have a good impression of him.

Those talented students are also very popular with teachers and they learn very quickly.

Students with poor academic performance are naturally treated differently by their teachers. Some are very harsh, some are more gentle and choose to persuade, and some simply give up.

Such a class similar to the exam-oriented education in the previous life was established at the Hechingen Military Academy. Its learning content is far superior to other classes (after all, Rudolf has to take many courses). At the same time, there are geniuses, ordinary people, and some in the class. Poor Students.

In addition to teaching content, this class also has normal activities and exchanges with other classes at the Hechingen Military Academy.

As a result, Crown Prince Rudolf opened up a new world, made many friends, and came into contact with all kinds of people for the first time, and they were not the aristocratic children in the past.

The heavy academic tasks every day left Rudolf with no time to think about his family in Schönbrunn Palace. He even gradually forgot about the conflicts between his parents, the quarrels between his grandmother and his mother, and his father's serious face...

In the dormitory and classroom, Rudolf was surrounded only by his classmates. Occasionally Ernst would take Rudolf to the Prussian Palace on weekends to meet and communicate with Crown Prince Frederick and others, and participate in some palace activities, so as to prevent Rudolf from being pulled down. Aristocratic etiquette.

Although the current study life is more tiring, Rudolf feels a happiness that he never experienced before.

In the past, when faced with Franz's stern face and denial, Rudolf always felt inferior and felt like a waste.

But in Hechingen, Rudolf received heartfelt praise from teachers, and sometimes was criticized for his decline in performance. Rudolf knew for the first time that he would also make progress, especially that hard work and seriousness can always make a difference. Results.

The teachers' objective evaluations and the exchanges with his classmates made Rudolf feel that he was no longer just a future crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire who followed the route arranged by his father, but also a person who truly had his own self.

Gradually, the smile on Rudolf's face became more and more, and the timid boy who was once a timid boy became more confident. He no longer blindly denied himself, but objectively faced his own strengths and weaknesses.

At the same time, Rudolf learned to change his image between the court and the school. In front of the nobles in the court, he was the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the manners and style of a noble.

At school, he became an ordinary teenager again, playing games with his classmates, joking and doing what he liked.

Seeing the changes in Rudolf, Ernst was very satisfied. This is the style and vitality that a sunny boy should have.

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Sunday.

"Rudolf!" Ernst stopped him.

"What's wrong? Brother Ernst."

"Boy, come here!"

Rudolf obediently came to Ernst.

"How have you been at school this month? Isn't it interesting?" Ernst asked with a smile.

"The school is very good, both teachers and classmates are very good."

"Then which one do you think is better, staying at school or at Schönbrunn Palace?" Ernst deliberately dug a hole.

"Both are very good. I also experienced a different lifestyle in Hechingen and grew up a lot." Rudolf avoided the trap.

"Haha, why didn't I see you smiling every day at Schonbrunn Palace? It was not like this when you were making dirty jokes in school." Ernst said jokingly.

Rudolf's face was not red, and his heart was not beating. He said: "You can't denounce someone's innocence based on their innocence. I'm a good boy, how could I make dirty jokes?"

"Now, have you learned to lie? Very good, but I have people looking at you every day! You brat, you still want to lie to me. I know everything you say every week." Ernst gave Lu Dolph's mind went crazy.

"Hiss...", his head was hit, and Rudolph took a breath of pain.

"It seems that you are about to start your career, so now it's time for you to perform. Go to the photo studio with me tomorrow, and you will act the same as you did in the Prussian palace. Do you want to be confident? Tomorrow, according to my instructions Make arrangements," Ernst said.

Although he didn't know what Ernst wanted to do, Rudolf nodded.

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"Okay, straighten your waist and act more arrogantly!" Ernst commanded from a distance.

"You used too much force. What I mean by arrogance is extremely confident. You know, readjust your state."

Rudolf stood in the manor, at the mercy of Ernst. Early this morning, the two of them went to the photo studio.

Ernst asked the staff to bring the equipment to his manor, and at the same time put Rudolph into a military uniform.

I don’t know where Ernst found a small black horse and asked Rudolph to ride on it.

This horse is just a showpiece. In order to make little Rudolf look taller, the pony is also underage. The final effect Ernst wants is to be handsome.

After Rudolf adjusted it again, Ernst looked left and right, observed it, and said with satisfaction: "Very good, let the photographer start shooting!"

"Click", the photo of Crown Prince Rudolf was taken.

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A few days later, Schönbrunn Palace.

In the photo, Rudolph is riding a group of black horses, looking majestic, with a hint of perseverance and confidence on his young face.

Queen Mother Sophie admired the photos sent by Ernst with great satisfaction.

"Franz, do you think my grandson has the temperament of the future emperor of the empire?" Queen Mother Sophie asked.

"Half of the temperament I had when I was young." Franz said confidently.

Queen Mother Sophie didn't think much, and focused all her attention on the photo, and continued: "It seems that Rudolf is doing well at Ernst's place. He is much more energetic. According to Ernst, Rudolf is used to it recently." According to the teaching methods of several teachers, it is better to stay in Prussia for education at the moment, and we will send Rudolf over at the end of the year."

"Mother, it's been too long!" Franz said worriedly.

"What are you afraid of? I think Ernst is better at educating children than you brothers. Neither of you are reliable, especially Ferdinand (Maximiliano I). He hasn't come back after so long. Ka Lina hasn’t seen him in many years!”

Queen Mother Sophie continued: "Look again, Ernst sends back information about Rudolf every week. The homework and exam papers weigh dozens of kilograms. You, a father, still swore by it?" He said he wanted to check his son’s studies, but he gave up the next day!”

"Look at how healthy my grandson is now. He is much fatter than before. He is in good spirits and has not stopped studying. People who have been to the Prussian royal family said that after seeing Rudolf, he felt that his whole temperament was better than before. !”

Anyway, the Queen Mother Sophie became more and more satisfied with it. This was the effect of Ernst's packaging of Rudolf.

At present, Ernst does not plan to return Rudolf back in the short term. Therefore, in order to reassure Queen Sophie, he naturally reports good things but not bad things, and tries his best to show off his educational "achievements".

In his previous life, Ernst knew that "impressions" can be engraved in a person's heart as long as they accumulate over time. Ernst sent messages to Schonbrunn Palace every day to let Queen Mother Sophie know what his grandson had learned and done today. , how is the performance?

Anyway, it’s a hint. Rudolph is doing very well, so feel free to stay with me!

Ernst is not afraid of cheating. He said it was a hint, so naturally he would not use false information. It would be exaggeration at most.

As Ernst's experimental subject, Ernst did not want to return Rudolf so early. Otherwise, the Austrian royal family would break Rudolf's character back, and then his work would be in vain.