In September 1862, a heated debate broke out in the Berlin Parliament. A burly middle-aged man, standing on the podium as the new prime minister, made an impassioned speech, his palms clenched into fists, and spoke excitedly. However, the other members of the council did not seem interested in his speech and listened indifferently. The new chancellor loudly declared: "The position of Prussia in Germany does not lie in liberal thought, but in the strength of our Prussia." However, this statement did not resonate with others, and there was still an uproar in Parliament.
The emotional new prime minister continued to roar: "I believe that the great affairs of the world are not changed through meetings, debates and debates of the majority, but by the power of iron and blood. Truth always exists only within the range of a cannon. This short and impassioned speech became a passing word in the history of Prussia, which triggered profound changes throughout the European continent and made the name of this man remembered by the times and history.
However, the development of events did not turn out as the new prime minister had hoped. Bismarck lost the supporters who had given him all the power and opportunities he had ever had. After the death of Wilhelm I, Wilhelm II ascended the throne as Emperor of Germany, and the political situation of the country became younger. In this young political arena, Bismarck became a representative of the past. In a fierce confrontation with Wilhelm II, Bismarck felt for the first time that there was no place in the German Empire.
In the days that followed, Wilhelm II was dissatisfied with Bismarck's high-handed policies, and the members of the cabinet grew tired of him. These young parliamentarians attacked Bismarck in front of the new emperor, exhorting the new emperor to get rid of "this great evil" in order to win the gratitude of the whole people. Wilhelm II was actually tempted, and this time Bismarck was under unusual pressure.
Wilhelm II's unusual attitude towards Bismarck made Bismarck feel isolated. Bismarck, who was revered as the "iron-blooded prime minister", had come to an end in his glorious years as prime minister. At one of the parliaments, Bismarck again clashed sharply with Wilhelm II, Bismarck insisted on something, and the emperor did not allow it, Bismarck offered to resign. However, this time it was unusual that none of the cabinet members were silent, and not a single one supported him. In this sudden silence, Bismarck realized that he had no place in the German Empire.
Thus, at the end of February, Bismarck handed in his resignation, announcing his resignation from the post of prime minister for 27 years. However, his resignation was not responded to, as a sign of his acquiescence. Bismarck urgently convened a cabinet meeting to formally announce his resignation and explain to those present that the only reason for his resignation was that the emperor was trying to seize power and monopolize power. However, to Bismarck's surprise, none of the cabinet members responded to him, and they all waited quietly for Bismarck**.
From that moment on, Bismarck truly felt that he had been isolated. He, the first chancellor of the German Empire, was hailed as the "iron-blooded chancellor", and his glorious moment in the political arena came to an end.