C2571 Weak Mad King

Could Ludwig II make a wise decision? The person who brought up this question might have even found it hilarious. How could a lunatic who only knew to chat with imaginary guests all day long have any reason to do so?

The current Ludwig II was sitting in Goldstein's castle's study room with emergency telegrams placed one after another. His face was pale and his hands were trembling uncontrollably.

"Why? Why was that? "They actually sent 170 thousand troops to the castle?"

"There's really 170 thousand?" Was there really that much? How many garrison troops do we have in Coburg? Can anyone tell me how many guards there are in Coburg? "

"Who leaked this secret? Who leaked the news that the French emissary had come to see me? I have a spy with me... Do I have Prussian spies with me? "

"Answer me! Why didn't you answer me? Don't you usually talk a lot? Why did you become a mute at this time? "

The palace guard was thoroughly scolded by the king. With his head drooping, he was like a pestilential chicken, not saying a single word. What else could he say? For he was the spy of the king, and the news of the arrival of the French emissary was released by him.

However, it was very clear that Ludwig II did not have any ability to see through him. Even until now, he did not know that this Guard Captain had once snuck down the mountain on that crazy night.

Thinking about it, how could a king who lived in his fairytale world everyday realize the schemes and schemes around him?

Perhaps in his eyes, all the people in the world should be like the Swan Knights in the fairy tales — righteous, kind, compassionate, and full of honor!

The Guard Captain listened to the King's scolding for a long time, but when he heard the words of the King, he realized that there was nothing special about them. At this moment, Ludwig II seemed to be venting his feelings, and was not trying to beat him up!

Reaching this point, the palace guard carefully said, "Your Majesty... Perhaps … Perhaps this information was not leaked from us. You know that Prussia and France are now on the verge of war! "

"God knows how many spies the Prussian has planted in France? Perhaps this information was leaked by that French emissary! "

"The most important thing now is how do we resolve this crisis? Quickly settle the conflict at the border, then we will have time to slowly find the truth behind this matter! "

"Right, right..." What you said is not wrong, our priority right now should be to calm the conflict at the border, at least we can't let war break out. Tell me, how many defenders do we have at Coburg? "How many are there?"

"Your Majesty … Ke Bao was not big. About 7,000 people. "

"What did you say?" Only 7,000 people? They were facing a huge army of 170 thousand, how could they only send out so little? "How did those people from the military arrange the defense of the border?" The king was furious.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger! It's not that the military does not want to put more troops there, but because Coburg is too small, and he can't carry too many troops! "

"The importance of the fort lies in its geographical location, not the number of people inside. They are located to the south of the fort, so why are there 100 thousand more troops stationed in the Nuremberg? For the time being, we are safe, and everything is safe! "

"Security... Are you telling me it's safe? 100 thousand troops against Prussia 170 thousand, are you telling me it's safe? Are all the people in the military department idiots? Why invest so little troops in the north? "

The Guard Captain bitterly smiled in his heart. Isn't it all because of you? All these years, in order to build your fairy tale fortress, how much money have you borrowed from the Kingdom's finances? The military expenses that the army should have were paid at a discount of 70%.

If the Ministry of War's funds were reduced, then the number of troops that could be maintained would naturally decrease. The other reason was not because of your fear of Prussia!

Before the Poo War, the number of troops stationed at the northern borders had always been over 200 thousand. But after the war ended, you were afraid that the garrison would anger Bismark, so you kept on transferring your troops to the south.

It was you, not the generals of the military, who caused the current situation! Unfortunately, these words could only be said secretly in his stomach.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! "Calm down, please, and consider carefully. Prussia's first enemy now is France, so how could he have started a war with his allies?"

"So Bismark must be trying to put pressure on you by making such a big move. He wants to threaten you, as long as you stick to the alliance agreement with Prussia, and make a compromise, I think this border conflict will be resolved!"

"Right, right..." You're right, you're right! It's impossible for Bismark to fight me, it's definitely impossible for it to fight me! Because the enemy he is facing right now is Napoleon III and not me! "

Ludwig II wandered around the room like a lunatic. Upon hearing that the situation was not as urgent as he thought, he broke out into a smile.

"Understood, I understand what to do now. Send a telegram to the garrison troops of the castle, let them open the gate of the castle and allow the Prussian Army to enter and exit freely!"

"Didn't those Prussian want to buy food items? Agree to their terms! Go and check how much of our strategic storage we have, and give a portion to these Prussian s! "

"In addition, immediately send a special envoy to Berlin to meet Bismark. Tell him that our Bavaria will definitely defend and defend the alliance with Prussia! Let him not let his imagination run wild, and not listen to any rumors! "

"Is that enough? Do you think that's enough? When I made such a gesture, Bismark wouldn't have ordered an attack on us, right? "

Sad, really sad! The captain's heart turned cold. Seeing how terrified the king was, and how his entire being had fallen into madness, he felt a deep sense of humiliation!

"Speak, why aren't you speaking?"

"Your Majesty … Actually, there's no need for you to bid on some special envoy. Xiao Letian is clearly in Munich, but your attitude towards him is the same as indicating that you want to buy some for Bismark … "

"The leader of the east is Bismark's special envoy! He is an ally of Prussia, even closer than our allies.

"Xiao Letian!" Hearing this name, Ludwig II's face immediately changed: Don't mention this name to me, don't mention this name to me, just hearing this name makes me feel disgusted!

"You actually dare to scold me, this lowly Asian, he actually dares to scold me!" Do you know what he called me? He calls me a coward, I am a good-for-nothing, he calls me a coward! "

"Have you ever seen anyone insult your king in such a way? And now you want me to beg him! You actually want me to lower myself in front of him? "

"The most important thing is that he insulted my sister, the purest Princess Cissie. How can he do this? How can this be! The relationship between a man and a woman is the most disgusting thing in this world! "

"Why does my dearest sister have to do with this liar, this maniac, this murderer? Shame! How can they mess with such a relationship? "

"I will definitely not forgive Xiao Letian, I will definitely not forgive him! I want revenge, I want revenge! "

The captain looked at the frantic king and could not help but retreat. He sighed in his heart.

"Looks like my choice is wise! Kingdom of Bavaria cannot be controlled by this madman anymore, it's too scary! "