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Text Chapter 1,447 The Prince¡¯s Visit

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    At 5 pm on June 3rd, Beijing time, Shen Ruilin, Chinese Ambassador to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, reported the death of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I to the country. The content of the report included the time of the funeral of Franz Joseph I.  , and the time when the new emperor ascends the throne, etc.  As for who the country will send to attend the funeral of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I, this is not something he can decide!

    After receiving the telegram, Chinese Foreign Minister Gu Weijun immediately reported to Prime Minister Tang Shaoyi, and then the two rushed to the palace to meet the emperor Wang Yuze.  In fact, the Military Intelligence Bureau also learned the relevant information and reported it to Wang Yuze.  So when Tang Shaoyi and Gu Weijun rushed to the palace, several military giants had already arrived at the palace!

    "Your Majesty, the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I has passed away, and the empire needs to send heavyweights to attend the funeral! After all, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is one of the three major powers in the world, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is very concerned about the empire's next strategy.  Important!" Prime Minister Tang Shaoyi said!

    "Then who do you think is better at attending the funeral of Franz Joseph I?" Wang Yuze asked.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire is the target of China's efforts to win over, and it also hopes to use the Austro-Hungarian Empire to contain Germany on the European continent in order to weaken Germany's strength!  In this situation of ebb and flow, it will be much easier for China to defeat Germany!

    "Your Majesty, I think it is more appropriate to send the crown prince to Vienna to attend the funeral of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" said Foreign Minister Gu Weijun.

    "What are other people's opinions?" Wang Yuze looked at the other ministers.  He didn't want to go anyway. As he got older, even though he exercised every day, his body couldn't be compared to when he was young!  This time, traveling to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, thousands of miles away, to attend the funeral of Franz Joseph I was a chore.  If Wang Yuze doesn't want to go, then only the prince Wang Zirui will go.  In addition, given China's current status, sending the Crown Prince to attend the funeral of Franz Joseph I was enough to bring face to the Austro-Hungarian Empire!

    "I have no objection!" Other ministers also said.  Chinese ministers have always believed that the emperor's safety is the most important. It is enough for the emperor to stay at home. There is no need to go abroad!  In this case, the ministers can rest assured.

    "Well, Zirui, go to the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Wang Yuze said looking at the Crown Prince Wang Zirui.  He is quite satisfied with this son!  Under his guidance, Wang Zirui has fully grown up.  Wang Yuze will feel more at ease when the empire is handed over to him in the future!

    "Yes, Father!" Crown Prince Wang Zirui nodded. He had no objection to this order!

    "Your Majesty, the funeral of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph will be held in a month. Isn't the time too tight? At the speed of the cruise ship, His Royal Highness may have to set off immediately!" Prime Minister Tang Shaoyi said!  China and the Austro-Hungarian Empire are thousands of miles apart, and a month is basically spent on the road!  Cruise ships are not as fast as warships. If you want to arrive on time, taking a warship is probably the best choice!  However, the comfort of a warship cannot be compared with that of a cruise ship!

    "Your Majesty, how about the Navy arrange a heavy cruiser or battleship here! At the speed of the battleship, we can reach the Austro-Hungarian Empire in up to twenty days!" said Marshal Li Dingxin, Minister of the Navy!  The warships currently in service in the Chinese Navy have undergone modernization in terms of power, and their speed has increased a lot. As long as they are not attacked, they can generally cruise at a speed of 18 knots, or even cruise at a speed of more than 25 knots!

    "Zirui, it's up to you. Should you take a warship or a cruise ship?" Wang Yuze asked.

    "Father, I want to take a plane to the Austro-Hungarian Empire! The speed of planes is much faster than battleships!" Wang Zirui said.

    "Plane?" Wang Yuze was a little surprised, as if he didn't expect his son to be so bold!  You must know that the safety of aircraft in this era is not greatly guaranteed. The Imperial Air Force loses dozens of pilots due to crashes every year.

    "Your Highness, it's better to take a warship! The safety of airplanes is too low. If an accident occurs, it will be a huge blow to the empire!" Marshal Cai Yun, Chief of General Staff, said quickly!

    "Marshal, I believe in the performance of the Imperial Air Force's fighter planes! Since ordinary pilots can fly these planes, and I'm just a passenger once, what's the big deal?" Wang Zirui insisted!

    "Marshal Long Feiyu, can the air force ensure the safety of His Royal Highness?" Wang Yuze asked.  The Imperial Air Force has also been a focus of development in recent years, and under Wang Yuze's personal care, the Imperial Air Force has also achieved great development.  Several advanced fighter jets are already leading the world!

    "Your Majesty, I believe that the safety of the Imperial Air Force's fighter planes is??Any questions!  However, His Royal Highness, who is rich in gold, would be better off taking a safer means of transportation!  "Marshal Long Feiyu, Minister of the Air Force, said. Although he is relatively reassured about the performance of the Air Force's fighter planes, he is not afraid of ten thousand, just in case! If something happens, then he, the Minister of the Air Force, may be done.  !

    "Well, in that case, let the Air Force send a plane to send His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to attend the funeral of the Austrian Emperor and the enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor!" Wang Yuze agreed!  He is relatively reassured about the Imperial Air Force's fighter planes!

    "Yes, Your Majesty! I will definitely ensure the safety of His Highness the Crown Prince!" Air Force Minister Marshal Long Feiyu said through gritted teeth!

    Other ministers, seeing that Emperor Wang Yuze had already made a decision, they had no choice but to say nothing more!  However, everyone was determined to have a good talk with Air Force Minister Marshal Long Feiyu after the meeting to ensure the safety of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!

    "Your Majesty, I believe that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can land in Sicily this time by plane to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and then take a warship to the Austro-Hungarian Empire! The fighter planes of the Imperial Air Force have always been the target of spying by Western countries. If the fighter planes fly directly to the Austro-Hungarian Empire,  The Austro-Hungarian Empire may cause the empire¡¯s advanced military technology to be leaked!¡± said Marshal Jiang Xingguo, Minister of National Defense!

    "Well, this suggestion is very timely! The Air Force is responsible for sending His Royal Highness to Sicily, and then the Third Fleet will send warships to send His Highness to the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Wang Yuze said.  Maintaining China's military technology leadership is the guarantee for China to win the next war.  China's advanced military technology has always been the target of theft by Western countries. Although China's Military Intelligence Bureau and the Department of Homeland Security have made great efforts, they still cannot completely prevent the loss of advanced military technology and can only reduce it as much as possible.  !

    At this time, Wu Hao, the captain of the bodyguard, reported that General Wei Zhiyong, the director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, had an audience.

    Wang Yuze nodded, and soon General Wei Zhiyong, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, came to the study.  This general who has controlled China's foreign intelligence agencies for decades is undoubtedly an extremely important figure for China!  There is no doubt that he is central to Wang Yuze. Otherwise, Wang Yuze would not be able to rest assured that he would continue to serve as the director of the Military Intelligence Bureau.  Originally, with General Wei Zhiyong's merits, he could at least be promoted to field marshal.  However, he himself is a figure hidden in the darkness and is not suitable for showing up.  Wang Yuze has already thought about promoting General Wei Zhiyong to the rank of Marshal of the Empire when he retires to show his recognition for his past decades!

    "Your Majesty, the Military Intelligence Bureau has received the latest news. The German side has confirmed that Kaiser Wilhelm II will personally go to Vienna to attend the funeral of Franz Joseph I and the coronation ceremony of the new emperor!" General Wei Zhiyong reported!

    "Will William II go to Vienna in person?" Wang Yuze couldn't help but frowned.

    "Your Majesty, it seems that the Germans want to improve relations with the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Prime Minister Tang Shaoyi said.

    "Do we need to change the candidates for the Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Foreign Minister Gu Weijun asked.  The German Emperor personally took action, but China only sent the Crown Prince, which seemed a little bad!

    "I think there is no need to change it. His Royal Highness went to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to attend the funeral of Franz Joseph I. This is enough to give them face! As for the German Emperor going there in person, isn't it that Germany is close to the Austro-Hungarian Empire?"  Marshal Zhao Bowen, Minister of Army, said!

    "Haha! That's the truth! I also think that the Crown Prince can just go down!" Marshal Li Dingxin, Minister of the Navy, also said!

    Wang Yuze nodded, and then said: "The plan remains unchanged, just let the prince go to the Austro-Hungarian Empire! William II wants to win over the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but will the Austro-Hungarian Empire still be with them? Archduke Ferdinand  His ambitions are much greater than those of Franz Joseph I! The Austro-Hungarian Empire will definitely not be willing to act as Germany¡¯s little brother like before!¡±

    Everyone nodded. In the past few years, the relationship between Austria-Hungary and Germany has become increasingly cold!  The Army of the Austro-Hungarian Empire had heavily deployed troops in the north. Two of the three armored brigades China sold to the Austro-Hungarian Empire were deployed in the northern border area, and only one remained.  Vienna!  This shows that Archduke Ferdinand was on guard against Germany.  In addition, Archduke Ferdinand spent huge sums of money to purchase warships from the Chinese Navy to build a powerful navy in an attempt to surpass Germany. This also showed Archduke Ferdinand's ambition.  Germany's attempt to win over the Austro-Hungarian Empire was destined to fail!

    Half a month later, on June 18, the Chinese Crown Prince Wang Zirui set out from Beijing to represent China to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to attend the funeral of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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