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After the revolution of 19 March 1848, Wilhelm IV's incompetence was so disappointing that he even had the idea of abandoning him. However, Wilhelm IV did not disappoint Bismarck again, as he refused to accept the crown of the emperors of the Germanic Confederates. This decision gave Bismarck a sense of relief, and it also caused him to temporarily abandon the vision of unifying the Germanic states (although he would pick it up again in 20 years).
Wilhelm IV quickly realized his mistake and repeatedly invited Bismarck to the court to apologize. With the king's sincerity, Bismarck forgave him. The crisis in Berlin came to an end, and Bismarck continued his career as a parliamentarian. However, after the Berlin crisis, he became even more disgusted with the revolution, even describing some members of the parliament in harsh words: "Three hundred and fifty men hold the power to determine the destiny of our motherland, but unfortunately less than fifty understand their duties." And of these fifty people, thirty are villains full of ambition but have no conscience, and the rest are like clowns in the theater, with inflated vanity. To cement his position, he also added "Von" to his signature.
Bismarck was a complex and multifaceted leader who, although he hated liberals, was willing to side with the liberals in parliament. Soon after, however, the after-effects of the Berlin crisis intensified, with a war on the verge of war between Austria, Bavaria, and Prussia, and Bismarck knew that this was not the right time. Under his good offices, no war broke out between Prussia and Austria. His astonishing diplomatic skills were fully displayed, and General Grach, an observer in Prussia, saw the pearl.
General Grach regarded Bismarck as his apprentice in politics and recommended Bismarck to Wilhelm IV as counsellor at the Prussian embassy in Austria. However, the two men had different views on the appointment. Bismarck saw this as the opportunity he deserved, an opportunity given to him by God, and Grach preferred to replace "God" with "Grach". Either way, Bismarck officially began his great diplomatic career.
However, Bismarck faced a dilemma, he had a superior for the first time, and surprisingly, he did not choose to return home. This shows that he attaches great importance and dedication to this work. However, soon after, his opportunity came, and Wilhelm IV, under pressure from Austria, dismissed Bismarck's boss, Ambassador Frankfurt, and with the help of General Gerlach and friends, Bismarck succeeded in becoming ambassador to Frankfurt.
During his ten-year career as ambassador in Frankfurt, Bismarck's energy seemed to have nowhere to vent. His eccentricity gradually became apparent, and he forgave a politically convicted teenager and even provided him with money to escape the country. Not only at home, but abroad, he shows the same qualities. In St. Petersburg, he met a fugitive, not only gave him a dress, but also helped him escape, blaming the police when they arrived. Despite spending a decade as ambassador in Frankfurt, he was bored.
Bismarck's desire to become foreign minister , but he could only serve as ambassador in Frankfurt and was not the president of the Frankfurt parliament, which was unacceptable to him with great self-esteem. However, the boring days will pass.
The outbreak of the Crimean War provided Bismarck with an opportunity to flex his diplomatic skills. At that time, the anti-Russian forces in Prussia, led by Prince Wilhelm, tried to unite Britain and France against Russia. However, Bismarck was well aware that if Prussia entered the war, it would weaken the country's strength and resources, and ultimately only benefit Austria. Prince Wilhelm spent great efforts to convince the domestic anti-Russians, and at the same time went to Paris to try to ally Prussia with France, albeit not on the battlefield in the Crimea, but on the European stage. Napoleon III did not agree to this decision, but under negotiations with Bismarck, agreed to reduce the intervention in German territory and try to avoid war with Austria. In general, Bismarck's diplomacy was a great success, avoiding Prussia's involvement in a war unrelated to national interests, while at the same time to some extent affecting the overall strategy of France.
However, while Bismarck was happily living in Paris, the political situation in Prussia began to be turbulent, the reign of Wilhelm I was in jeopardy, he tried to take charge of the military and the army, but the proposed bills failed, parliament demanded a shortening of military service, the king's ruling position was seriously threatened, and even considered abdication. At this point, General Ruen and Burnstouff decided that Bismarck must play a leading role and ordered him to return home to resolve the political crisis.
On 22 September 1862 , Bismarck returned to Babelsberg Palace , where Wilhelm I offered to abdicate , arguing that he could not govern , and Bismarck expressed his willingness to join the cabinet. The king asked him if he would be willing to overhaul the army despite the opposition of the majority, and Bismarck replied firmly that yes. In the end, Wilhelm I decided not to abdicate and Bismarck officially became Prime Minister of Prussia. This moment marked the beginning of the winds of iron and blood, and the great chapter of Germany had begun.
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