If French was added, would German have to be added too? Spanish? Latin? Russian?
In truth, the French people's resistance had already won the support of all Europe. Though the increasingly self-confident Germans had withdrawn from the competition, that did not stop them from adding German elements to the Great Exhibition, nor from promoting their own national culture.
Though the Russian government had not participated in the Great Exhibition, Nicholas I declared that Russia's dignity could not be ignored.
A cardinal from the Vatican claimed, "Latin is the cornerstone of European civilization."
On one hand, he was emphasizing Latin's status. On the other, he was reminding everyone that English was merely the language of nouveau riche upstarts.
Naturally, Franz had played no small part in this scene of the six great sects besieging Bright Peak. The Austrian Empire was not suited to directly joining a war at this time, but it could still stir up the winds and clouds of Europe by other means.
The British had a headache. Setting aside the cost of adding other languages, communication efficiency alone would turn into a disaster.
Beyond that, there would be a whole series of chain reactions. Would public sentiment within Britain explode? Aside from language and writing, would there be even more cultural conflicts?
Would they have to ban pork just to spare the Ottomans' feelings?
Just as Whitehall was in complete chaos, Prince Albert walked in.
"Your Highness, what brings you here?"
Though John Russell was displeased inside, he still possessed the bare minimum of courtesy and greeted Prince Albert with a smile.
"Prime Minister, you have worked hard."
After greeting Prime Minister John Russell, Prince Albert swept his gaze over the others present and slowly said, "If I had not come, the royal family would likely have been