Empire Rising: Spain - Chapter 334 - 193: Prim Awakens (Part 2)

This method is not much better off than commoners; basically, everyone is just waiting for death, and only those with good luck will survive.

Once medical technology fully develops, this fairness will be broken. Dignitaries will have much more capital to treat their illnesses, while ordinary people facing serious diseases will still only be able to wait for death.

The good news is that in this era of undeveloped medical technology, Prime Minister Prim is clearly the lucky one.

The reason Carlo hurried to the Madrid Royal Hospital was precisely because the hospital had reported that Prime Minister Prim had already awakened.

Upon hastily arriving at the hospital, Carlo saw the awakened Prime Minister Prim, who still looked equally pale, but his eyes were open, and his head could turn.

To care for his physical injuries, Prime Minister Prim was not allowed to get out of bed, nor was he able to sit up.

Throughout the recovery phase, all his eating, drinking, and sanitation needs would be arranged by specially assigned caregivers from the Royal Hospital. These caregivers are professional and can provide quite attentive care to Prime Minister Prim.

Of course, after Prime Minister Prim is out of danger, his family can also come to care for him.

“Prime Minister Prim, how do you feel?” Carlo sat on the sofa next to the hospital bed, showing concern for Prime Minister Prim’s health.

“Still not dying, Your Majesty,” Prime Minister Prim said somewhat self-deprecatingly: “I made you worry, Your Majesty. This time I was careless and didn’t expect the enemy to plan another assassination in heavily guarded Madrid.

How is the government? Was the workers’ protest resolved? Is the rebellion over?”

Prime Minister Prim showed concern for the government and the current situation in Spain.

“The workers’ protest has already been disbanded, and the nobles who incited the rebellion have been captured, facing harsh trials,” Carlo said with a smile, “We achieved a comprehensive victory in this event; there will be no factors disrupting Spain’s development moving forward.”

“That’s good, that’s good,” Prime Minister Prim nodded repeatedly, then turned his gaze to Carlo, seriously saying, “Your Majesty, over these more than six years, you have grown so much.

I originally thought I would return power to you after this term as Prime Minister, but didn’t expect this accident to happen.

Please forgive my previous actions of holding power alone. For Spain, I had to do so. And now, Spain should be helmed by someone more suitable; Your Majesty, you are indeed the most suitable helmsman for Spain’s battleship.” Tears welled up in Prim’s eyes; he wore a bit of relief and gratification on his face. Speaking caused him to twitch slightly from the pain of his injury, but he quickly calmed again.”

Ruiz is a radical reformist, posing some threat to Your Majesty’s authority. Your Majesty, if it truly comes to a critical moment, I support you taking action early to resolve the Kingdom’s potential threats.

Duke Serrano is a reliable fellow; with his control over the Defense Department, others won’t dare have any ideas.

The Canovas you selected is indeed a competent Prime Minister, but he lacks the vision for development. For Spain’s future development, I suggest you select a future Prime Minister from the existing Progressive Party and Liberal Party, and guide and cultivate them.

If used well, the Liberal Party and Progressive Party could become reliable assistance for Your Majesty. The Conservative Party can be used to check these two parties, but if used as the ruling party, it would cause Spain to lose its hard-fostered spirit of expansion and progress.

When Spain is finally able to rival Austria, perhaps it will be appropriate to rely more heavily on the Conservative Party. But until then, I still suggest you keep an eye on the Liberal Party and Progressive Party members.

Your Majesty, I believe you can achieve your goal of making Spain great again, though I may not live to see it.

I wish I could see Spain’s splendor at that time; perhaps we could once again stand at the pinnacle of the world?”

Carlo grasped the hand Prime Minister Prim held out, patting it firmly; his admiration for this Prime Minister grew.

Prime Minister Prim had just awakened and was already concerned about Spain’s situation, but he showed no concern for his own position as Prime Minister.

Upon learning that Spain’s political arena had stabilized, and the rebellious nobles were all imprisoned, Prime Minister Prim’s thoughts turned to how Carlo could solidify his throne and resolve potential dangers.

This selflessness is indeed rare, especially in a position like Prime Minister under one person and above thousands. Total control but not autocratic; perhaps this is the personal charisma that Prime Minister Prim possessed.

Italy’s fortune in birthing Garibaldi is Italy’s blessing, but Carlo does not envy it. Spain also has such great figures as Prime Minister Prim, which is similarly Spain’s blessing.

“God will bless you, Prime Minister Prim,” Carlo, after remaining silent for a long time, finally spoke in a hoarse voice, “Once you recover, you’re still Spain’s Prime Minister.

Our cooperation has not ended; we must witness together the future of Spain achieving a great revival, witnessing Spain once again stand at the peak of the world.”

Prime Minister Prim shook his head, his eyes shedding tears again, yet his face revealed a smile: “Perhaps, Your Majesty. But whether or not God blesses, it is indeed my time to rest.”