In September, the Prussian army withdrew to the Austrian-Saxon border, while Prince Henry's Bohemian legion returned to Silesia.
After Frederick had settled his army, he led the Praetorian Cavalry back to Potsdam quickly.
He did not alarm anyone when he returned to Potsdam, but stood alone for an hour in the place where the crown prince had been assassinated.
"Your Majesty, please mourn and be submissive," Locks said as soon as he heard the news of His Majesty, standing behind Frederick.
"Locks, did you say that God is punishing me" After hearing Locks' voice, Frederick looked back at him.
Locks looked up and saw that His Majesty was even older, his hair was now completely white, his face was full of tears, and his eyes were very red.
"Your Majesty, no one would have thought that the Austrians would be so vile, please take care of yourself," Locks replied with his head bowed.
"When my brother Auguste died, I wondered if my actions had angered God and caused Auguste to die young.
Now that even my nephew has gone to God before I do, what will happen to my Prussia, Locks, can you tell me," Frederick said, looking up at the ceiling and trembling.
"Your Majesty, it is imperative to announce to the whole nation the news of the death of the crown prince, and at the same time to identify your heir" Looking at Frederick's trembling body, Locks knew that Frederick was really old.
"I don't know, Locks, I don't know who to appoint as crown prince," Frederick said, tears streaming from his red eyes.
"Your Majesty, according to the law of succession, the first in line to the throne should be the Prince of Brandenburg," Locks thought for a moment "But William Jr. is only eight years old, is he ready to inherit the country?"
asked Frederick, turning to Locks "I am confident that the Prince of Brandenburg will be a suitable heir under your majesty's teachings" "Well, Locks, go and announce to them the death of the crown prince, and by the way, tell the nobles that Prussia will hold a state funeral in three days to mourn the crown prince.
Now let me be alone for a moment," Frederick said, waving his hand.
"Yes, my majesty, but what about the war between us and the Austrians," Locks asked again.
"You go and send an envoy to propose peace to the Austrians, and by the way tell the Austrians that I will not allow them to continue their operations against Bavaria, and that the affairs of Bavaria should be decided by us," Frederick exclaimed Locks agreed, saluted Frederick, and walked out.
Frederick, on the other hand, remained in place.
These days, the aristocrats imprisoned in Potsdam's city hall feel like they are living their lives, and the armed guards outside are eyeing them.
"Okay adults, please be quiet, we will let you go home later, but please pay attention, gather at Sanssouci Palace within an hour after returning home, there is something important to announce" One of the guards entered the town hall and said to the nobles inside, and when the nobles in the hall heard the news, they all breathed a deep sigh of relief.
An hour later, Frederick took William Jr. by the hand and stood on the open-air balcony of Sanssouci Palace, next to Duke Locks.
Little William was very puzzled, this morning when he was learning etiquette with the chief court maid, Locks rushed over, took little William and walked this way.
On the balcony, Frederick stood like a mountain.
When Frederick saw William the Younger, William the Younger also saw that Frederick had tears in his eyes.
Locks let go of William's hand, and Frederick took William's hand and motioned for William to stand to his right, which was usually William's father, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
The bad premonition in Xiao William's heart became stronger and stronger, and he thought about how His Majesty could suddenly come back, could it be that the front line was defeated, and he didn't dare to think about it a little.
"Please be silent, His Majesty has something to announce," said Locks, cried out when he saw that the nobles were almost here.
When His Majesty the King, who was supposed to be on the front line at this time, actually appeared in Sanssouci Palace, the nobles were shocked, and when they heard Locks announce silence, the nobles quickly quieted down.
"Peoples of Prussia, I stand here today with an important matter to announce that your Highness the Crown Prince was assassinated by the Austrians not long ago," and all those present began to rise up when they heard the news.
"But it is impossible for the lowly Austrians to try to defeat us by such vicious methods.
I declare to you, and to all Prussia, that my nephew, Frederick William III, Prince of Brandenburg, will be the new crown prince of Prussia, and that you will pledge your allegiance to him," Frederick said and swept his majestic eyes towards those below, and the nobles bowed their heads in salute when they were swept by Frederick's gaze.
William Jr. was stunned at the moment, he didn't understand how things could have developed like this, after the death of Frederick the Great in the original history, Frederick Wilhelm II ascended the throne and became the king of Prussia, and he ascended the throne after the death of Frederick Wilhelm II.
Then history had changed, and William really lacked a good impression of that cheap father, so he only observed a moment of silence and began to think about his future.
Before William could finish his thoughts, he was taken away by Frederick.
Walking into a room, William's mother Louise and William's sisters, of course, Prince Henry and other important ministers of the Kingdom of Prussia.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Your Majesty has decided that Prince Brandenburg will succeed as Crown Prince, is there anything you need to say?"
asked Locks, standing to Frederick's left There was silence in the room "Well, let me tell you, the death of the crown prince, the future of Prussia cannot be without a wise king, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Brandenburg is undoubtedly the best choice for the kingdom, I think everyone will do their best to counsel His Royal Highness William," Prince Henry said after breaking the silence "My little William, poor boy Eath ran to William's side and hugged him and cried "Louise don't be so sad, I understand your feelings, okay, you all stand down, let me be alone for a while" Frederick looked at Louise beside him and waved his hand and said.
Everyone in the room walked out one after another, the door was closed, and William looked back to see Frederick's bleak back.
William was taken to his room by Louise, who sat down and said to William: "In the future, I will study hard with Your Majesty, William, I and your sisters and sisters can only rely on you" After speaking, he hugged William and cried, William looked at Charlotte, Christine and Carl Jr. on the side, and William Minnie who was held in the arms of the maid, he sighed deeply, hey、、、、、 People ask for support in new books. banzai