At the moment the highest governor in Copenhagen is the Prussian governor in Copenhagen, Rirengail.
The governorship of Rirengail caused a lot of strife at the Prussian top, after all, after Prussia divided Denmark into three provinces, as the former capital of the Kingdom of Denmark, the province including Copenhagen was undoubtedly the richest of the three provinces.
After Dessau was appointed by William to the front line of the Austro-Prussian War, the vacant governorship became instantly a favorite in the eyes of all the factions in the Prussian hierarchy.
However, in the end, William chose Reengel, who was recommended by Dessau, and as the former top governor of Denmark, William naturally respected Dessau's recommendation.
Since serving as the governor of Copenhagen, Rirengail has instantly become a hot upstart in Prussia, after all, Copenhagen is one of the most important trading ports in the Baltic Sea region, and more than eighty percent of Prussia's shipyards are concentrated in Copenhagen, making Rirengail a guest of honor in high-level families.
But Rylengale is not a man who forgets his roots, in other words, even if he wants to, it is impossible.
As a fifty-six-year-old man, he always thought that his career was coming to an end, but with his ascension to the governorship of Copenhagen, his political life could be extended by at least eight years.
It is Rirengail who knows it in his heart, so for the recruitment of Prussian high-level magnates outside the Dessau family, Rirengail has always faced it with an attitude of hypocrisy.
"Your Excellency the Governor, there are fast ships rushing to the port of Copenhagen, claiming to be envoys from the Russian Empire from St.
Petersburg, hoping to be received by you!"
An attendant hurried over to Rirengail's side and said to Rirengail.
Hear the words of the squire.
Rirengail was stunned, the Russian Empire actually sent people from St.
Petersburg, what did they want to do?
Do you want help from Copenhagen?
They should have known, however, that they could not receive any aid from Copenhagen other than trade goods, since the Prussian government was neutral in the face of internal unrest in the Russian Empire.
This has already been informed to the St.
Petersburg side.
"Oh, bring them here!"
Although Gelenriel was a little confused, after all, the person who came was on behalf of the Russian Empire, so Galenriel still chose to meet him.
"Hello, Your Excellency the Governor, I am the captain of the Baltic Fleet Empress Mary.
This time I came by order of the commander of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire, Lord Ushakov, in the hope that your country will allow our fleet to stop in your ports and buy some supplies!
” Hearing the words of the Russian, who claimed to be the captain of the Empress Mary, the doubts in Rirengail's heart were even greater.
The Russian Baltic Fleet has always been in the Baltic Sea and has never been to the port of Copenhagen, and this time it actually asked to stop at the port and buy some supplies, which had to make Rirengail's heart puzzled.
Before Rirengail could express the doubts in his heart, he heard the captain speak again: "Also.
Lord Ushakov would like to be able to buy some merchant ships in your country, and I hope that your country will be able to help!
” Merchant vessel?
The Baltic Fleet is all warships, what do they want merchant ships to do.
"Oh, Your Excellency, I think it is not impossible for your country to agree to such a request, but I have a question that I would like you to answer for me.
That is, your Baltic Fleet has always been cruising in the Baltic Sea, why did you come to Copenhagen this time, and actually buy merchant ships and supplies from Copenhagen, I hope your Excellency can make this clear!
” Hearing Rirengail's words, the Baltic Fleet's captain's face changed for a moment, but then he was only heard to speak: "As a last resort, my country will soon know about it, so I will explain to you that St.
Petersburg has been conquered by the rebels, and that the Baltic Fleet is carrying the last hope of the Russian Empire abroad.
Hopefully, some seeds will be kept for the Russian Empire!
” The captain's words sent a look of disbelief to Rirengail's face.
Although the whole of Prussia was not optimistic about the prospects of the Romanov dynasty after the Rumyantsev's army was completely annihilated by the rebels, no one thought that the Russian Empire would really fall one day!
St.
Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire, and even St.
Petersburg was now conquered by rebels.
What else can the Romanov dynasty be if it is not to perish!
"By the way, when will your fleet arrive?"
"Your Excellency the Governor, our fleet will be able to reach Copenhagen about this evening."
Hearing this, Rirengail looked up at the large clock erected in the corner of the room, and saw that the clock pointed to ten o'clock.
This meant that there were still six or seven hours left before the arrival of the Russian fleet.
Thinking of this, Rilengale immediately said: "The stakes are serious, I need to report to Brandenburg as soon as possible, and your fleet can stop in the port of Copenhagen, but I hope that your Marshal Ushakov will be able to restrain me and not embarrass me!"
In his words, Rilangale only agreed to let the Baltic Fleet dock at the Copenhagen dock, but he was silent about merchant ships and supplies, because Rirengail knew that this matter was a big matter, and he had to wait until the Prussian top brass made a decision.
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The captain wanted to fight for it again after Rirengail finished speaking, but when he saw Rirengail leaving in a hurry, he had to turn around and leave, and report the news to Marshal Ushakov as soon as possible.
"Immediately order the troops in the Copenhagen area to assemble in the port area, and keep the troops on first-class alert, and immediately go and ask General Mehard to come over, and say that I have something important to discuss!"
Mehard was the head of the Prussian Navy, and it can be said that the Prussian Navy developed by leaps and bounds precisely at the hands of Terrummel.
Earlier, William had proposed a five-year development plan for the Prussian Navy, and in this case, as the supreme admiral of the navy, Mehard had to sit in Copenhagen himself.
After arranging a fast horse from the intelligence of that Russian naval officer to Brandenburg.
Mehad rushed to the governor's palace in Rirengail.
Among the Prussian leaders, Mehard's status undoubtedly surpassed that of Rilengail, especially after Wilhelm put forward the five-year plan for the navy and showed everyone that he was determined to vigorously develop the navy, Mehard's status in Prussia was unprecedentedly improved.
In this case.
Mehard was able to arrive at the Governor's Palace in such a short period of time, which definitely gave Rylengale face.
After meeting Mehard, Rirengail didn't say much to Mehard and went straight to the topic.
"Your Excellency, the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Empire has just sent an emissary to call at the port of Copenhagen, and I have received great news from the emissary.
That is, St.
Petersburg has already been conquered by the Russian rebels, and it is obvious that the Baltic Fleet of the Russians is in exile!
” Rirengail's words sent an unusually surprised look on Mehard's face.
St.
Petersburg is lost, and the Baltic Fleet of the Russians is in exile?
Whoever heard these two news probably had the same reaction as Mehard, after all, the news was too unexpected.
"And what did you discuss with the Russians?"
"The Russians, in addition to wanting to dock ships in Copenhagen.
They also want to be able to get some supplies from Copenhagen, and at the same time they want to be able to buy some merchant ships from us!
” Before Rirengail could finish speaking, Mehad said anxiously: "Then did you promise the Russians?"
Hearing Mehard's words, Rirengail's face showed a hint of grievance, and then he said: "Your Excellency, the stakes are high, we may promise the Russians, I just promised them to dock at the port of Copenhagen!"
Mehard stood up and got up in the room.
After a while, a gleam flashed in Mehard's eyes.
"You can arrange the affairs of the port, but remember, without Brandenburg's order, it is forbidden to sell any supplies to the Russians, and I will send a naval fleet to cooperate with you, and the Russians must not be allowed to cause trouble!
Also, if possible, try to keep the Russians behind!
” The second half of Mehard's sentence makes people a little confused about his intentions, but Mehard's status is above Rylengail after all.
Although the two were not in the same system, Rirengail still responded to Mehard's orders.
Mehard, after seeing that Rirengail agreed, took care of Rirengail a few more words, and then left the Doge's Palace in a hurry.
Immediately after returning to the naval garrison in Copenhagen, Mehard, in his capacity as Prussian Admiralty, ordered the Prussian Navy to assemble immediately in Copenhagen.
At the same time, the Navy was ordered to block the port as much as possible after the arrival of the Russian Navy and not let the Russians leave.
After giving such a military order, Mehard hurried out of Copenhagen and hurried towards Brandenburg with a retinue of his own.
The reason why Mehard rushed to Brandenburg in such a hurry was precisely because the arrival of the Russian fleet gave him a hope, a hope that the Prussian navy could be quickly expanded!
At present, since St.
Petersburg has been broken by the rebels, and the Baltic Fleet has been forced into exile, in this case, the Baltic Fleet can be said to have lost one of its biggest protections, and for Mehard, who has been committed to the development of the Prussian Navy, if the Baltic Fleet can be annexed by Russia at this time, then the strength of the Prussian Navy will definitely rise to a higher level.
Although the Baltic Fleet suffered many casualties in previous battles, its strength remained, and the entire fleet still had more than 30 large and small warships, which was only a few fewer than the Prussian navy.
Moreover, a warship is not able to form combat effectiveness in a short period of time, a warship from manufacturing, commissioning, launching, sea trials, etc.
It takes a lot of time, even an inconspicuous sixth-class ship also takes more than half a year, in this case, if it can annex the Russian Navy, it undoubtedly means that the five-year plan of the Prussian Navy will be greatly advanced.
It was because of this consideration that Mehard asked Rirengail to do his best to keep the Russian fleet, and at the same time he himself went to Brandenburg.
It was hoped that the Prussian top would be able to persuade the Prussian top to keep the fleet. .......................................
The death of the Pope became a top priority for Rome, and the wave of excitement in the city of Rome just because of William's coronation was instantly suppressed by the death of the Pope.
The clergy of the Holy See are constantly coming and going in and out of the Vatican Palace, and the cardinals are busy every day, and Felix and Giovanni, the most powerful contenders for the next pope, are far busier than the others.
For Felix and Giovanni, the death of the Pope meant the start of the war between the two of them.
The two were not only busy calming the hearts of the cardinals on their side, but also launched an offensive against the cardinals whose attitudes were unknown.
All kinds of secret transactions are in full swing.
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As the newly crowned Holy Roman Emperor, although the election of the next Pope is not directly related to him, it is undeniable that William's influence in the Holy Roman Empire can no longer be ignored.
William, in particular, also had in his hands the votes of the bishops of Cologne and Mainz.
The Bishop of Cologne was the son of Maximilian and a puppet in the hands of William.
The previous bishop of Mainz had been killed in the Prussian army's campaign against the Mainz valley.
As for the current bishop of Mainz, it was arranged by the Prussians and recognized by the Holy See, so the bishop of Mainz can also be said to be a puppet in the hands of Prussia.
Only one of the three major Electors of the empire, the Bishop Tritz, was not under the control of the Prussians, but at the moment he was in Northern Europe, and it was questionable whether he would be able to return to Rome on time.
In addition to these two bishops, William's own influence is also very amazing, after all, even the papacy is not willing to embarrass His Majesty the Emperor without the premise of necessity.
After all, the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire have been saddened by the Holy See more than once in history.
Although William had previously instructed to support Giovanni, at least on the bright side, William never publicly expressed his support for Giovanni, and in this way, Felix naturally saw an opportunity.
In Felix's view, nothing is impossible in the world, although the Prussians provide Giovanni with a lot of money every year.
In order to support the development of Giovanni's power, this did not mean that the Prussians were determined to stand behind Giovanni.
After all, William has not completely stated his attitude, which means that it is not completely impossible for Felix to get William's support, it is just that Felix is willing to pay how much to get the support of the Prussians!
On June 10, a few days before the funeral of Pope Pius VI, William, who was playing in the garden with Henry, received a report from his attendants that Felix was asking to be seen outside the manor.
Hearing Felix ask to see him, William and Henry looked at each other and smiled, and then William ordered Felix to be ushered into the garden.
"Your Majesty.
It seems that this Felix finally can't sit still!
” Henry smiled at William, and when he heard Henry's words, William also said with a smile on his face: "A few days ago, Felix kept sending people to test our attitude, but we didn't indicate our attitude.
According to my estimate, this one should not be able to sit still, after all, if he does not do his best, then he will only be able to watch us fall completely to Giovanni!
” "Then Your Majesty, what .............................is your attitude?"
William smiled, and then said: "It depends on what price our future pope is willing to pay!"
Not long after the two had finished speaking, Felix was led into the garden by a royal attendant "By the grace of God, Frederick, William III, Roman Emperor Augustus, Hello!"
With that, Felix bowed to William, and then, after William had said goodbye, Felix said: "It is the sorrow of the Catholic world that His Majesty was summoned by God to come this time, but the most important thing at the moment is the choice of the next Pope, so I would like to ask Your Majesty if you have any opinion on the choice of the next Pope?"
After Felix finished speaking, William said solemnly: "His Majesty Pius VI has always been committed to the spread of God's cause, and it is a sad thing for Christians in the world to be called by God, because we have lost a great guide, but I think it is a blessing for His Majesty Pius VI to be by God's side without worry!
As for the choice of the next pope, although I am the monarch of the Holy Roman Empire, the Holy See has always had the tradition of the Holy See, and the pope is elected by all the cardinals, and I cannot interfere!
” "Is there really nothing in your majesty's heart?"
Felix's eyes stared at William, and in the face of Felix's gaze, a smile appeared on William's face and he said: "It's up to His Excellency the Bishop, to be honest, I've always been very optimistic about His Excellency, after all, His Excellency the Bishop has made great sacrifices and contributions to the development of God's cause over the years!"
Hearing William's words, Felix shook his head with a wry smile.