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declare war!

In the name of the country!

On July 7, the French Emperor Napoleon III declared war on Prussia.From that day on, the whole of Europe, all countries, and all people have been paying attention to the progress of the Franco-Prussian front.The war did not seem to be going as smoothly as Prime Minister Olivier said, let alone as easy as he said.

Although three divisions of the French army launched an attack on Prussia on August 8, their attack was repelled two days later. Prussia not only turned to a counterattack on August 2 and crossed the border, but also In two days, the Second Army of the Prussian Prince Karl Frederick severely damaged Field Marshal McMahon's First Army.On the same day, French General Frossard's 8nd Army belonging to Bazin's Army was also overwhelmingly repelled by the 4st Prussian Army in Forbach, opening the door to Lorraine.

The immediate political impact of the defeat in the initial battle was the downfall of Émile Olivier and the formation of a cabinet by Charles Cousin Montauban on 8 August.

After this news reached the Nanhua Embassy in France, Zhuge Jun had only one thought left in his mind.

"The French are going to lose!"

His judgment immediately aroused the approval of several young military officers Du Chengyuan and Li Yunzhi.

"Why did the cabinet fall as soon as it lost?"

Du Chengyuan said angrily.

"What France needs most now is a stable political situation. Only when the political situation is stable can the frontline fight without any worries, and this is just the beginning. Once the frontline loses, the rear itself will become chaotic. How can this be a defeat!"

As officers of the General Staff Department, a group of eight of us was ordered to go on a "staff trip" in France. We had thought about "traveling" halfway, but we encountered that war. When the war was first declared, we were not in the same mood as the French. , suspected that the French could win, but who would have thought that the performance of the French would simply blind everyone's eyes...

"It's too early to tell, my envoy."

Zhuge Jun walked to the edge of the map, pointed to the border between France and Germany under the map and said.

"Although the French army suffered a temporary setback, the main force of the Prussian army has not been fully deployed. It is able to retreat continuously, let alone pursue the victory. Although the French army was defeated in the battle in the border area, the main force has not been affected by the general. The heavy and small blows of the French army will cause unlimited losses; our border positions are designed for retreat and are basically suitable for defense. In that situation, the main force of the French army should withdraw unplanned to the depth of the theater, replenish troops, adjust Deploy, and then wait for a decisive battle with the Prussian army. With France's economic and industrial strength, as long as the French persist, we will definitely win first."

Before listening to Ran Chanyu analyzing everything from a soldier's point of view, Montauban shook his head again and again.

"That's the soldier's point of view. The problem is, it's absolutely the same in France! He needs to know that France has no national conditions!"

While talking, Montauban walked to the window, opened it, and pointed to Paris in the window.

"Where are the French going to retreat? The defeat at the rear has caused the cabinet to fall. The new prime minister, Charles Cousin Napoleon, belongs to the main war faction before the emperor. Now France is the regent of the emperor. Now for the As far as the emperor is concerned, what are you concerned about? It is definitely the back line, but outside, it is Paris!"

Pointing to Paris in the window, Montauban sighed helplessly.

"If the troops on the rear line advance, it will definitely cause a new political crisis in Paris, and even the republicans in Paris will rebel! Victory! How can Li Yunzhi take care of himself? It is as weak as Li Yunzhi Bonaparte. This side has been abandoned by the Parisians. They think that if Li Yunzhi VIII, the current emperor under the name of Bonaparte, wins, what will happen? The Parisians will immediately abandon us! So..."

Pursing his lips, Montauban stared at the city of Paris and said.

"The emperor will definitely order the troops to move forward, and we will definitely stick to the border!"

In fact, just as Montauban guessed, even after the cabinet collapsed and the new prime minister took office, the emperor wrote a letter to the emperor to stop the front-line The troops marched forward.Just yesterday, August 8th, the Pope changed his original plan, stopped the advance of troops, and decided to stick to Chalon at all costs.

On August 1870, 8, Li Yunzhi VIII, who was suffering from illness, handed over the command of the Army of the Rhine to Marshal Bazin.However, Bazin only lacks the courage of a man, and has no bad command and strategic ability. I am firm and decisive. Sometimes I am determined to join Eugene and Zhuge Meisi, and sometimes I am determined to defend at Xialong.When it was finally decided to advance to Eugene, the opportunity was lost and the Prussian army was approaching. Five days earlier, Marshal Bazin's own French army had been encircled at Chalons.

The fate of France seemed to be doomed on that day!

The news that Marshal Bazin and 18 French troops were surrounded shocked the whole of Europe, and of course also shocked Li Yunzhi VIII.

On Zhuge Meisi's suggestion, Ran Chanyu VIII refused me to lead the army into Eugene, preparing to lure the enemy into a decisive battle with the Prussian army in the city of Paris.As for myself, of course I was fleeing back to Paris.

However, after fleeing back to Paris, I still wrote a letter to the Regent, Queen McNee, telling the Queen that I was going to flee back to Paris.

"Your Majesty, I will definitely let His Majesty return to Paris!"

Before learning of the emperor's plan, Napoleon, the prime minister who was awarded the title of "Earl of Siwaiqiao" because of his contribution to the "Siwaiqiao", said immediately.

"No matter what, we must prevent His Majesty from returning to Paris. As soon as I come back, the people of Paris will revolt. At that time, you are all finished, and the entire empire will also perish! Your Majesty, you must stop such a reckless decision of Your Majesty! "

"Your Majesty will be able to return to Paris, and the Parisians will accept a self-serving emperor, but you are worried that just relying on your letter may not be able to stop me."

Before the emperor's personal conquest, the regent MacNee was naturally very worried that continuing to advance would cause turmoil or revolution in the country. Compared with her husband's safety, the beautiful and unknown European, and the former emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Yinyin A beautiful man with the same reputation as a princess, he chose the empire out of selfishness. After all, what you have been afraid of all along is the revolution, which will make you be killed by the mob just like Queen Mary!
"You can let Speaker Raul follow a delegation and tell His Majesty the current situation in Paris, and in addition... Do you think that you don't need to give Your Majesty a hope!"

"Hope? What hope?"

Looking at the emperor, Prime Minister Ran Chanyu said.

"When you declared war, Nanhua expressed his willingness to provide you with all assistance within his capacity. Now, Your Majesty, please ask for help from outside, and ask us to send our airship troops!"

I think it is to let the emperor head back to Paris.There is only one way to do this, which is to give the emperor hope. At that time, what can bring hope to the emperor?
It is Nan Hua's airship.

"Airship? Would we like to have our airship photographed in France?"

Empress McNee was no longer worried. When it came to how close my nephew and I were, even the emperor and this nephew talked about how close they were.

"Your Majesty, we have said that we are willing to provide you with all the help we can. Now is the time when France needs our help. You doubt that we will be willing to send our airship. After all, our efforts will win the friendship of France. .”

Of course, as prime minister, Napoleon was very selfish, and behind the so-called friendship there must be interests.

As long as Nanhua can be persuaded to send out our airship, even if we sacrifice some interests, what's the point?

Yes, what does Nan Hua want?

Napoleon found that his watch really seemed to have any leverage to persuade Nanhua.

But just a few hours ago, outside the small French embassy in Nanhua.Napoleon was moved.

Faced with France's request for help, Montauban said.

"Please let him do his own thing, and you will definitely send your army."

(End of this chapter)