Chapter 15: Dinner (for collection)
Crown Prince William looked at Qin Tian, almost bursting into flames. Originally, he wanted to cause trouble for Qin Tian, but he didn't expect to be easily resolved by Qin Tian, and even changed the queen's perception of Qin Tian.
The other princes also looked at Qin Tian with some unkind eyes. Compared to princes like them, Qin Tian, who has a golden rooster in his hands, is several streets ahead of them, at least in terms of financial resources.
"Hmph! Some people get carried away with money and start spending money recklessly. It's really outrageous." Crown Prince William snorted coldly.
Qin Tian was displeased, but he didn't speak back. After all, the queen doesn't want a quarrel between their brothers. He didn't want to make the queen's perception of his change fade away again with great difficulty.
But when Crown Prince William saw Qin Tian ignoring him, he was even more furious, and spoke more vigorously.
"The current German Empire is facing a huge crisis. Old enemies such as Britain and France are pressing us step by step. Expanding armaments, especially the development of the navy, requires a lot of money. Some people, as princes of the German Empire, enjoy The royal family has brought him all kinds of power, but he doesn't want to serve the empire, he only knows how to waste money, which is really abominable." Crown Prince William's face was full of righteousness, and he kept putting **** on Qin Tian's head, not ruthlessly. If Qin Tian is trampled on the soles of his feet, he will never give up.
"His Royal Highness, I use the money I earn to buy my mother Christmas gifts. Is this wrong? How I want to spend my own money is naturally up to me, and no one else can give it to me." I make the decision. Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince becomes the Emperor of the Empire, I am afraid that he does not have this power? Besides, you are only the Crown Prince, not the Emperor of the Empire. As for the reimbursement of the country, I will certainly not forget it. Soon, I will I will fulfill my promise and donate a battleship to the navy. As the prince of the German Empire, I know my responsibilities and obligations. I don’t need your Highness to remind you of this. You should just manage yourself. In addition, you are blaming others When the time comes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had better think about himself and what contribution he has made to the empire."
Qin Tian didn't save any face for Crown Prince William, and directly used sharp words, saying that Crown Prince William didn't even have a chance to refute.
"You...you..." Crown Prince William blushed, his face was distorted because of too much anger, and he looked very scary. He never thought that Qin Tian, who had always been looked down upon by him, would dare to talk to him like this. When did this taciturn brother become so eloquent.
In the end, the queen spoke again to stop the quarrel between the two of them.
However, even so, the atmosphere of the party has been greatly affected, and it is almost impossible to restore the harmonious atmosphere.
This may be the sorrow of the royal family! As the princes get older and older, intrigues are inevitable for future power and interests. Even Crown Prince William's succession to the throne is relatively stable. However, he still spared no effort to suppress his younger brothers so that they would not have the slightest threat to his throne.
The party soon ended, and William II did not attend because of his busy schedule. Qin Tian was unable to meet William II, so he had to send the gift carefully prepared for William II to Karl's father.
At 6:30 in the evening, the dinner was held in the banquet hall of the palace. Countless dignitaries and dignitaries attended this banquet.
Qin Tian entered the banquet hall together with the queen and the princes. The group of them immediately attracted everyone's attention. Of course, in the past Qin Tian was often a transparent person who was ignored by everyone. But now, with the success of the welfare lottery company, he is also getting a lot of attention. After all, in a country like Germany, money plays a very important role in many cases.
Subsequently, William II also appeared in the banquet hall.
"Everyone, you are all the elites of the German Empire and the pillars of the country. In the past year, you have worked hard. It is because of your hard work that the German Empire can maintain rapid development. However, it is undeniable that even the German The empire is getting stronger and stronger. But our voice cannot be heard by other countries, and our legitimate interest demands have not been understood by them. Our external environment is still very dangerous. Therefore, the German Empire needs to further If we continue to grow stronger, other countries in the world will no longer dare to ignore the German Empire!" Wilhelm II delivered a speech to everyone in a passionate tone.
The elites of these empires have fiery eyes in their eyes. Indeed, Germany is already very strong now, and will continue to be strong. However, they also know that if Germany wants to gain greater benefits in a highly competitive world, it must have stronger strength.
However, the expressions on the faces of the diplomats from Britain, France, Russia and other countries in the banquet hall are rather ugly. Germany is getting stronger and stronger, which undoubtedly puts great pressure on them. Even when the pace of war has come, it makes them feel a huge crisis.
Qin Tian watched all this silently, he knew that war was inevitable. Unless Germany can give up its external expansion, otherwise, countries such as Britain and France, as vested interests, will never sit back and watch Germany's expansion. In the end, it is still only through war that everything can be decided.
After William II's speech, the dinner continued. The music started, and couples of men and women began to dance on the dance floor. More people were divided into small circles with one another and started talking. Banquets are originally the best place to expand your social circle and reach some agreements at the same time.
Of course, for those noble ladies, this is undoubtedly a time for them to get involved with other men justifiably.
"Hello, Your Highness." While Qin Tian was meditating, a voice sounded behind him.
Qin Tian turned around and saw two old men standing behind him, holding wine glasses and looking at him with smiles.
Qin Tian knew these two old people, and one was the dean of the Kiel Naval Academy, Dean Ludwig Birkenhagen. The other background is even bigger. He is the head of the German Navy, the German Minister of the Navy, Marshal Count Tirpitz.
"Your Excellency Marshal, Your Excellency the Dean, hello!" Qin Tian greeted respectfully. These two people are important figures in the navy. In particular, Marshal Count Tirpitz was highly valued by William II.
"Your Highness, thank you for your support of the Imperial Navy. The Imperial Navy will not forget this." Marshal Earl Tirpitz said with a smile.
