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    At 11 a.m. on June 27, Austro-Hungarian Prime Minister Mario Weber and Foreign Minister Count Leopold von Berchtold came to the Hofburg Palace and met the Crown Prince Archduke Ferdinand!  At this moment, Archduke Ferdinand looked a little tired, but he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.  He is about to become the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and command the third-ranked country in the world, which makes him very excited.  Even a few years ago, he had already taken control of the empire as crown prince.  However, how can the identity of the crown prince be compared with that of the emperor!  In just ten days, his dream will come true!  These days, Archduke Ferdinand has been in contact with the great nobles of various states under the Austro-Hungarian Empire to ensure that the Austro-Hungarian Empire's power can transition smoothly.  Judging from the current situation, he is quite satisfied.  The great nobles of various countries still support Archduke Ferdinand!

    "How's it going? Have the Crown Prince of China and the Minister of Foreign Affairs settled down?" Archduke Ferdinand rubbed his forehead and asked.

    "Your Highness, you have settled in! The Chinese Crown Prince and his entourage are staying at the Chinese Embassy in the Austro-Hungarian Empire! However, when they went to the train station to greet them this morning, the monarchs from various countries did not show up. All who came were the Embassy of various countries.  The envoy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Chinese Crown Prince seems a little dissatisfied with this!" Prime Minister Mario Weber said.

    "Hmph! Are those guys planning to give the Chinese Crown Prince a blow?" Archduke Ferdinand snorted coldly.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire had clearly notified the monarchs of European countries of the arrival time of the Chinese Crown Prince in Vienna.  But they made this choice in the end, which really surprised Archduke Ferdinand when he arrived!  Do these people really think that they can go against China by relying on Germany?  As the Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the de facto ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Archduke Ferdinand knew far more about China's strength than anyone else.  During the world war, China benefited the most, and after four years, China has basically digested these benefits.  China is more terrifying now than before the war started!  Even Germany benefited a lot from the world war.  But Archduke Ferdinand was not optimistic about Germany. He believed that once the war broke out, it would be difficult for Germany to win, even if Austria-Hungary joined the German camp!  This is why Archduke Ferdinand has not yet made a clear stance.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire hopes to continue to be on the side of the winner in the next war!

    "Your Highness, those monarchs are just a bunch of short-sighted guys! This time the Chinese Crown Prince arrived at Astor on the battleship 'Han Wu Emperor' of the Chinese Navy's Third Fleet. Moreover, the entire trip was approved by the Chinese Navy.  The escort of a plane taking off from an aircraft carrier! It can be seen that the Chinese military attaches great importance to the Chinese Crown Prince and his entourage! In addition, we have received definite news that it only took two days for the Chinese Crown Prince to travel from Beijing to Sicily.  ! A distance of tens of thousands of kilometers has been covered in two days. This is simply unbelievable!" said Foreign Minister Count Leopold von Berchtold.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire had already learned about the time when the Chinese Crown Prince arrived in Sicily and stayed in Sicily for three days through the intelligence department.

    "The intelligence department has received relevant information about this! The Crown Prince of China and his party set off from Beijing by plane! It is said that the Chinese Air Force is equipped with a large aircraft with a longest range of more than 2,000 kilometers! Therefore, the Crown Prince of China just  We can reach Sicily in two days!" Archduke Ferdinand said.  This information actually made him a little worried. The Chinese Air Force was equipped with this kind of aircraft with a maximum range of more than 2,000 kilometers.  So, this means that if the Chinese Air Force sets out from Sicily or Sardinia, it can easily drop bombs to Vienna!

    "Are you ready for tonight's banquet?" Archduke Ferdinand asked.  Tonight he will hold a banquet to welcome the Chinese Crown Prince and Foreign Minister Gu Weijun, which has been prepared for a long time.

    "Your Highness, you are ready! Arrangements have been made at the Belvedere Palace!" Prime Minister Mario Weber said.

    "Well! In addition, prepare a secret room. I hope to hold a secret meeting with the Chinese Crown Prince at the banquet!" Archduke Ferdinand said.

    "Secret talks? Okay, Your Highness. I'll have the people over there ready!" Prime Minister Mario Weber nodded.

    Archduke Ferdinand hoped to use the opportunity of this dinner to reach agreement with China on certain aspects.  For example, continue to purchase military equipment from China to arm the Austro-Hungarian Empire¡¯s army, navy and air force.  The Austro-Hungarian Army hopes to purchase advanced tanks and armored vehicles from the Chinese Army to deal with the threat from the German armored forces in the north.  The Austro-Hungarian Navy has always wanted to form its own aircraft carrier fleet, especially??After the German Navy already has five aircraft carriers, the Austro-Hungarian Navy is even more urgent.  And the Air Force of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  We also hope to obtain the most advanced fighter jets and bombers from the Chinese Air Force.  After all, facing the powerful Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which is on the edge of Germany, is not safe!

    "In addition, our people were notified that the Chinese are not allowed to be provoked at tonight's dinner! I hope the Chinese can feel our friendliness!" Archduke Ferdinand said.  He knew that the monarchs of various European countries, led by Germany, would definitely cause trouble at tonight's dinner.  However, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as the host, must not be involved!  The Austro-Hungarian Empire also hopes to further strengthen its relations with China!

    "Yes, Your Highness, I will warn them!" Count Leopold von Berchtold said. He also knew that the nobles of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were not satisfied with the fact that the Chinese emperor did not come in person to attend the Austrian Emperor Franz.  There was some dissatisfaction with the funeral of Emperor Joseph I! However, judging from the current situation, the Austro-Hungarian Empire must not offend China. Otherwise, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will have no choice but to fall to Germany. And Germany will definitely take the belt with it.  Bones that swallowed the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire!

    Belvedere Palace is a famous palace in Vienna. It was built two hundred years ago and was the summer residence of Prince Eugen during the Savoy period. Prince Eugen was the commander-in-chief of the army that defeated the Ottoman Turkish Empire in 1683.  After Archduke Ferdinand became the crown prince, this palace became his residence!  The dinner to welcome the Chinese Crown Prince and his entourage was also held here!

    The scenery of the Belvedere Palace is very good, and it is also called the Belvedere Palace.  The dinner was held on the lawn of Belvedere Palace. At 7 o'clock in the evening, before the sun had set, the electric lights on the lawn were already lit.  Nobles from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and monarchs from various European countries have gathered on the lawn. Everyone drank wine, gathered in twos and threes, and talked loudly!

    Men are interested in nothing more than politics and the international situation.  For example, Germany supported Manuel II's restoration in Portugal, and China forcibly occupied the Azores Islands. This was what everyone negotiated!  Only those stupid young people would focus on the noble women attending the banquet!

    "As for those aristocratic women, besides talking about jewelry and dresses, most of their thoughts were on the big shots attending the dinner.  In particular, the legendary Chinese Crown Prince has become the focus of everyone's attention.  The successor to that powerful empire in the east, this was enough to make those noble women faint in shock!

    There were thousands of people attending this dinner. It can be said that the top dignitaries in Europe have gathered here. If all the people here are killed, then the rule of Europe will be in chaos!  Of course, as the palace of the Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the security protection here is also the strictest. No one dares to mess around here.  Archduke Ferdinand was about to become the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and caused trouble at his dinner party. This was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Archduke Ferdinand.  In the entire world, except for China and Germany, no one can withstand the wrath of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!

    "It's just that there are people who don't know how high the sky is, and it's the same in Europe!

    Wearing a golden tiara, Pope Benedict XV looked like a proud peacock. A large group of nobles surrounded him in the center, hoping to receive his blessing.  And Benedict XV is also a qualified holy stick. He has a kind face and puts his hand on the foreheads of the devout believers to bless them on behalf of the merciful God.

    At 7:10 pm, the Chinese Crown Prince Wang Zirui and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Gu Weijun arrived at the Belvedere Palace.  Austro-Hungarian Prime Minister Mario Weber and Foreign Minister Count Leopold von Berchtold personally greeted them at the door and then took them to the place where the dinner was held.  The dinner was set to start at 7:30 pm. As the host, Archduke Ferdinand, of course, showed up at the end!

    The arrival of the Crown Prince of China and his entourage made everyone who attended the dinner go crazy. Everyone crowded towards the door, hoping to admire the Crown Prince of China, including those who originally surrounded Pope Benedict XV.  Not a single one is left running!

    "Oh! God! He is so handsome. If he is willing, I really want to have a wonderful night with him tonight!" A plump aristocratic woman in her thirties exclaimed!

    "What a young, handsome, and noble prince! How great it would be if I could become his "qingren"!" Many aristocratic girls' eyes almost glowed with blue light, as if they were perverts.  Like a beautiful woman!
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