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Joseph instructed the Trade Minister: "Mr. Bailly, I will meet the three legislators from Bern State the day after tomorrow. I hope you can attend. After all, you are the only senior official they have interacted with in our country."
Bailly was slightly startled, surprisedly asking: "Your Highness, are you planning to agree to their request?"
"Why not?"
"Your Highness, accepting Bern will not only burden our country's finances but also provoke strong opposition from Vienna."
Originally, Switzerland was a buffer zone between Austria and France. Now that the buffer zone is going to become France's fist, Austria certainly won't remain indifferent.
Joseph, however, showed a smile: "Oh, I almost forgot there are benefits in this regard.
"Alright, it's decided then. Please prepare your speech in advance."
