"The balance of power in the Germanic Region is very likely to be broken." Joseph said to Talleyrand, "So, we must avoid Prussia surrendering quickly, at the very least, we can't let them surrender on Austria's terms."
Talleyrand considered for a moment: "You mean, we should offer support to Prussia?"
"We don't have extra finances to squander in Prussia." Joseph glanced at him, shook his head and said, "On the contrary, we must give full support to Austria."
"Ah?" The Minister of Foreign Affairs thought he heard wrong, "You mean, Austria?"
"That's right." Joseph said, "When you buy something, you negotiate the price with the vendor, don't you?"
"Yes, Your Highness."
"If an item costs 10 francs and you bargain down to 9, the vendor would probably seriously consider it. But if you insist on buying it for 1 franc, the other side will definitely drive you away, maybe even lose his temper."
