Chapter 1931: Seeking Aid

At this time, Prince Ferdinand had already learned of the movements of the French troops.

He also knew that they were about to take military action against Prussia.

Upon learning this news, Prince Ferdinand immediately headed to Saxony.

The Puluosi Budui currently led by Frederick II was already all the resources they could muster.

Although Frederick had left behind troops on the western front, such as in Hanover, to guard against the attacks of the French and other forces.

But upon hearing that the nations under the control of the Habsburg Dynasty had also joined the battle.

Prince Ferdinand felt a great sense of foreboding; they had already provided enough military strength to resist this United Army.

Moreover, the Italian state under the control of the Habsburg Family was a very powerful nation, and it controlled the entire Sinai Peninsula.

The capital of the former Holy Roman Empire, Rome, was now the capital of the Italian state, and within the city of Rome, that Pope of Catholicism also resided.

Their strength was also not to be underestimated; they needed aid, even if it was just the slightest bit of support.

Prince Ferdinand immediately headed to Saxony to meet with the only nation that could provide them with aid now: Longyan!

Saxony!

Li Hongtian had long since known the news from the European battlefield.

After taking control of Saxony, Longyan's intelligence regarding Europe became even more well-informed.

"If Prussia sends an Envoy, tell him that I am waiting for him in the Longyan restaurant."

Just as Li Hongtian finished giving his instructions, the voice of another attendant came from outside the door.

"Reporting to you, sir, Prince Ferdinand has come to visit."

Li Hongtian was stunned for a moment, then laughed; he had not expected the Prussian Envoy to arrive so quickly.

"Let him wait for me in the restaurant; I will go there now."

Prince Ferdinand was led by Li Hongtian's attendant into the restaurant.

It did not take long for Li Hongtian to also arrive at the restaurant.

Seeing Li Hongtian arrive, Prince Ferdinand immediately stood up and bowed deeply.

His attitude was even more respectful than the previous time.

Li Hongtian nodded slightly: "Sit, Prince Ferdinand."

Li Hongtian sat opposite him and poured a cup of Longyan Tieguanyin for Prince Ferdinand: "Longyan tea, I wonder if you are used to drinking it."

Prince Ferdinand looked at the teacup and utensils before him; they were all top-grade Longyan goods.

Although Europeans love to drink coffee, they were even fonder of Longyan tea; this bitter yet lingering fragrance had a special flavor.

However, it was exorbitantly expensive, and he caught a whiff of the delicate fragrance.

Prince Ferdinand felt a sweetness in his throat; this flavor could only be brewed from the finest tea leaves.

Li Hongtian said: "Prince, what is the matter that you have come here this time?"

Prince Ferdinand chuckled: "Sir, you are asking when you already know the answer."

"You know the current situation of our Prussia; I have come this time to continue our discussion based on our previous cooperation."

Li Hongtian took a sip of tea, looked at Prince Ferdinand, and felt slightly surprised: "How come your Frederick II has agreed to the terms of our cooperation?"

Prince Ferdinand sighed and said: "Sir, you are making things difficult for me; these conditions are simply too harsh for our Prussia."

"You also know our current situation; continuing deep cooperation with your Longyan is no problem, my dear friend."

"We in Prussia can help Longyan build a Factory on our territory and provide development."

"We can provide Longyan with low-priced raw materials, and we can provide a window for Longyan; with our current capabilities in Prussia, Mr. Li Hongtian, this is our greatest sincerity."

Li Hongtian laughed and said: "In that case, your Prussia will be our window in Europe; for your Prussia, from now on, whenever we in Longyan make even the slightest move in Europe,"

"your Prussia will have no way to shirk responsibility."

Prince Ferdinand nodded.

Deep cooperation between Prussia and Longyan meant that Longyan was truly cutting into Europe, and their Prussia would also be closely united with Longyan.

"At least economically," Prince Ferdinand replied in a deep voice.

Li Hongtian laughed; he knew it was impossible to make Prince Ferdinand increase the stakes any further now.

With Prussia acting as an economic outpost for Longyan in Europe, this seemed like a good choice for the time being.

"Since that is the case, I think we can cooperate."

"The Longyan army led by General Ling Chen will help your Puluosi Budui hold the western front."

"As for your Prussia's battles with Tsarist Russia and Austria, we in Longyan will no longer interfere."

Prince Ferdinand was stunned, seemingly having guessed something.

He nodded heavily.

Li Hongtian looked at the tea that Prince Ferdinand had not yet drunk and reminded him with a smile: "Your Highness the Prince, Longyan tea should be enjoyed while it is hot."

"Once it cools, it won't have the same flavor as before."

Ferdinand looked at the tea still steaming before him, picked it up, and took a sip.

Li Hongtian clapped his hands, and an attendant walked over.

Li Hongtian instructed: "Prepare some tea leaves for His Highness the Prince; make sure it is this year's new tea."

……

Prince Ferdinand did not stay in Saxony for long; when he left, he received news regarding Longyan and Austria.

Longyan had already built a Railway in Austria.

Prince Ferdinand had already heard many rumors about steam trains.

But he had not expected that, despite their hostile relationship, Longyan would actually build a Railway in Austria that led directly to Saxony.

Although this Railway might be used more for transporting Longyan soldiers.

However, after learning this news, Prince Ferdinand suddenly saw the light.

So Long Yan had long since begun cooperation with Austria; no wonder Austria was able to recover its strength so quickly after losing the territory of Xilixi.

So that was it.

Prince Ferdinand smiled faintly; there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

Teresa is truly an expert in European diplomacy; even the allies that they, Prussia, relied on most have all been poached by her.

……

Western Front, Hanover.

Not long after, Ling Chen received a letter from Li Hongtian.

The letter asked him to help Prussia resist the Allied Forces of France.

At the same time, in the letter, Li Hongtian loudly questioned Ling Chen, asking what kind of woman it was that could make a general as decisive in killing as him begin to have romantic attachments, and even start to defy military orders.

Ling Chen felt a flush of shame on his face when he saw this sentence.

He looked at Diana, who was staying in his military camp; she was so bright and moving, so kind, that Ling Chen's heart was about to be melted by her smile.

"Diana, I have some good news to tell you."

Diana turned her head to look at Ling Chen and asked, "What good news could there be now?"

"The Long Yan army does not need to retreat; we will continue to garrison here."

A glimmer of light flashed in Diana's eyes: "Really?"

"Really."

But soon, Diana's gaze dimmed again.

Even if the Long Yan army does not withdraw now, they will still have to leave here sooner or later.

Europe is truly too chaotic.

She said, "Ling Chen, how wonderful it would be if there were no war; I don't understand why, why these people have to fight."

Ling Chen looked at Diana's expression, and the expression on his own face also gradually became grave; he said, "A poet in Long Yan once said, 'In prosperity, the people suffer; in ruin, the people suffer.' In the end, it is always the people who bear everything..."

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