Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

Kingdom of Denmark, Copenhagen, Yellow Palace.

Sitting at the top were Christian IX and Queen Louisa. Next to him was Andersen, a fairy tale lecturer specially hired by the royal family. Andersen was also an old friend of Christian IX for more than 20 years.

Below them are the Crown Prince of Denmark, Prince Frederik (1843), Princess Louisa (1851), the only daughter of Crown Princess Carl XV who had just married to Copenhagen, the Netherlands for only 4 months, and Prince George (1845). , Princess Helena (the wife of Prince George in 1846 and the third daughter of Queen Victoria), Princess Tila (1853), Prince Waldemar (1858).

Everyone was discussing the fact that French critic Balzacca actually stood up to support Adolphe Thiers in becoming the Third Republic of France.

"Gobsek is a miser who loves money as much as his life. He not only lent money but also ran plantations. He also engaged in public debt speculation, seized and used various opportunities to make a fortune, and once became the richest man in the local area. , but he was extremely stingy. In order to fight for money, he actually scared his wife to death. He was unable to control his daughter’s property inheritance rights, single-handedly causing his daughter’s love tragedy. This is from "Gobsec" by Balzac, a critic of the French Empire. This story made me There is a sense of seeing through time in an instant.

There is only one tangible thing of considerable value that is worth worrying about, and that thing is gold. This is the reason why I value Balzacca's "Eugénie Grandet" more. "

Princess Helena said with some admiration.

However, as soon as she finished speaking, someone refuted her.

"No, I prefer Balzacca's "Old Man Goriot". Goriot Goriot was a nouveau riche. After losing his beloved wife, he refused to remarry and transferred all his love for his wife to his two daughters, treating them as the apple of his eye. , devoting everything to their enjoyment, he hired the best teachers to cultivate their various talents, let them learn to ride horses, have their own carriages, and live as luxuriously as the mistress of a rich old lord.

After his two daughters grew up, Old Man Goriot gave them a high dowry and allowed his two daughters to marry into wealthy families, become countesses and banker's wives, and join the upper class society.

Of course, at this time, Old Man Gao was very respected by his two daughters, but the good times did not last long. After getting married, the two daughters spent money like water. When they had no money or spent all their money, they asked the couple for help. Even if they had money, they could not fill the two. A bottomless pit, after Old Man Gao was squeezed out of his last dime by his two daughters. They could no longer repay the love of their daughters with money, and were eventually abandoned by their two daughters. "

Princess Tiela has always been very unhappy with her busty sister-in-law Princess Helena from London. This woman in front of her has always been dissatisfied with her eldest sister Alexandra (Queen of the Netherlands). It is said that she is very jealous of Alexandra, so Princess Tiela Hostile towards her.

No, as soon as she finished speaking, Princess Tila stood up and "attacked".

Seeing this, Princess Helena was naturally a little dissatisfied, but because her husband, Prince George, was not very supportive of her, and Princess Tiela was deeply favored by Christian IX, she had no choice but to pretend not to care. But he unconsciously seemed to be more generous.

However, Princess Tiela received a look and a warning from Prince Frederik, the dwarf.

At this time, Christian IX and Queen Louisa felt a little embarrassed. It was not easy for them to scold them. After all, their friend Andersen was still nearby.

Seeing this, Andersen said considerately: "The two princesses are right. At the last moment of his life, Old Man Goriot was alone in a cold room, while his two daughters were at home, dressed up and preparing to attend the Beauseon. Madam’s grand ball, the distortion of human nature by money is especially obvious at this moment.”

Andersen sighed: "There are also Miss Marquis Emily, Viscountess Beauseon, Marquis Esgrignon, etc. They are all representatives of the down-and-out nobles, whether they are noble ladies or ladies, Each of them behaved very self-respecting, arrogant, and self-reliant on their nobility. They not only despised the vulgarity and copper smell of the nouveau riche and bourgeoisie, but also fantasized in their bones about restoring the privileges of the nobility and dreaming of a wealthy family. Hypocrisy. Nobility is their expression. "

Speaking of this, Andersen, who was born in 1805, flashed a deep gaze that seemed to see through the vicissitudes of the world. After everyone present was deeply touched, Andersen said: "France is unique in the world in terms of criticism, and Balzacca can be said to be the best." Among them, he is the leader, so he appears in the French political circles this time. Perhaps soon, critics may become an emerging force in the political circles of various countries. At that time, critics will become a contradictory but ironic figure. call"

After hearing this, Christian IX said with empathy: "There is no one in the world who is not motivated by interests. Balzacca is like this, and so are everyone else. Except for Frederic and Mr. Andersen, you all go down and let me follow Let’s talk to Mr. Andersen.”

Hearing this, everyone knew that this was discussing something confidential, perhaps something related to politics, otherwise why would the two Crown Princes stay?

Prince George left as if nothing had happened, but Princess Helena frowned and left helplessly. However, from an angle that no one could see, her right hand was clenched and she even glared at the person walking in front of her. A look at husband Prince George.

But what he didn't know was that this scene was seen by Andersen who was not far from her.

He glanced at Prince George who was walking in front, then at Crown Prince Frederick who stayed behind, and finally sighed to himself.

After seeing everyone leave, Christian IX said solemnly: "France has become a situation where the north and the south are ruled by each other. The pressure on Prussia has become even smaller. Berlin is currently stepping up its deployment of troops. I am afraid of the battle in Paris. If you don’t want to fight, you have to fight.”

Crown Prince Frederic nodded and said: "The French Empire was knocked unconscious by Prussia when it started again in terms of strength. Not only that, but I originally thought that Paris would mobilize all of France to fight back the Prussian invasion, but it turned out to be the southern The republicans took advantage of the opportunity to rise, father and teacher."

Crown Prince Frederic said doubtfully: "Whether this could have been planned by Bismarck and William I, or even whether Adolphe Thiers has been contacted by Bismarck, no one knows. The situation in Paris at this time It’s very dangerous.”

After Andersen waited for him to finish speaking, he said: "The current situation is beyond everyone's expectations. Even the British Empire is currently standing still. Everyone knew that Britain liked to check and balance and used Prussia to suppress and weaken the French Empire, but they did not expect France to touch it. It broke into two pieces. This was something the UK did not expect. This broke the original idea of ​​the UK standing still. I think that the recent frequent interactions between the UK and Paris in the English Channel to support each other's maritime security are actually London's reminder. Berlin, that’s where Britain’s bottom line lies”