Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

Steinmetz's worry was not unreasonable, it was a common point of view among the Europe's leading political analysts. They had too deep an impression of the French Nation's spirit, so they had some objections towards Xiao Letian's judgement.

However, Xiao Letian's identity was still rather special, and out of respect, he could not directly point it out.

At this time, Xiao Letian also understood that Steinmetz was not the only one who doubted him. There must be a large group of Prussian military officers behind him that shared the same suspicions.

He still had to explain things clearly. It seemed like he wouldn't be able to pass if he didn't explain himself!

Xiao Letian nodded his head, "Actually, before today, the Prime Minister and the Chief of Staff also had these worries of yours … I understand you. Are you worried that we signed the armistice and that France will finally follow the course of the regime? "

"You are afraid that the left and right factions will send a people to settle the dispute, and both sides will come to an agreement to form a new government. At that time, we will be forced to use our identity as a truce agreement to make things awkward!"

"Our agreement clearly states that the withdrawal of the army will only start after the French pay up the war reparations. If France completes the government reconstruction ahead of time and reaches a political settlement in advance, then this over 200 million reparations will probably be ready for us in a few months!"

"When the time comes, we can only take this small amount of money and head north to return!"

"That's right! That's what I'm worried about! Don't forget, although the France is a nationalist country, as long as the aggressors stay in their territory, there is a high chance for them to unify their thoughts! "

"Hahaha …" Xiao Letian laughed wildly, "Respected Marshal, although your judgement is correct, it is still very narrow! You missed out on a lot of important factors! "

"I can tell you that the reconciliation you mentioned doesn't even exist!"

Xiao Letian said resolutely and decisively, "There are some contradictions that cannot be reconciled, even if you invite God out, there is no way to reconcile them.

"I can tell you clearly, if the internal strife, conflict, and civil war in France were to be dominated by Thiers and Gan Bida, and the two of them were to start a fight, then I will not have such a conclusion!"

"I will send out my troops immediately. No matter how much I lose, I will take over Paris and use it as a bargaining chip to demand more benefits after the war!"

"Because Thiers, Gan Bida and the others can reconcile under the banner of the same nation, because they are essentially on the same boat!"

"But if Blanqui and the others were the ones who were fighting with them, then the situation would be different. "It's impossible to reconcile from the root!"

"Whether it is Thiers, Gan Bida, or even Trochu … "When these political figures stepped onto the stage, there were countless forces supporting them from behind. And these forces were in fact capitalists!"

"Of course there are contradictions between the capitalist powers. Everyone wants to gain more rights to protect and protect the commercial interests... However, this contradiction is not life or death, it's just that the distribution is uneven! "

"But class conflicts are irreconcilable, even if you use the banner of nationalism, it can't be reconciled, because Blanqui's supporters are the endless poor, their demands and capitalists are different!"

"For example, you and I are in the business world. Because of the conflict of interests in the business world, I want monopoly rights in India, but you also want …"

"We fought openly and secretly. In the end, I couldn't win against you, so I could only dejectedly go to Annan and Southeast Asia to sell … In this kind of conflict, all you have to do is adjust the amount of benefits! "

"Imperial Bank needs an investment. You want 12% of the shares, and I also want 13%. Who has a little more, who has a little less, in the end, there will definitely be a balance!"

"But, what Blanqui's left wing wants is not these, they want the benefits of the capitalist's employees to increase, and this kind of increase is completely unacceptable to the capitalist!"

"Because every coin that working class obtains are all taken out from the capitalists' pockets. This is directly tearing apart the capitalist's bloody flesh!"

"And a conflict between capitalists is actually just a redistribution of business interests, because capitalists have to make money from other people's pockets. It's nothing more than you taking away a little more today, but tomorrow I will take out a little more!"

"You see, the starting point for benefits is different. Can this contradiction be resolved?"

Steinmetz 'forehead was twisted into a flower. "That's true. Do you think I can still understand it?"

"The contradictions between the capitalists can actually be regulated through the actions of the market, but the conflicts between the workers and the capitalists can't be regulated through the market. They can only be regulated through violence?"

Pa! Xiao Letian fiercely slapped his thigh. "Exquisite, your evaluation is too profound!"

"That's the truth! "You and I are both merchants, we do the same kind of business, my skills are inferior to others, so my business is not as good as yours. I have to be convinced about this!"

"But at the same time, I can continue to work hard. I will improve the scientific and technological content of my products, increase their quality, and expand the sales market. I will sell my products to Asia, Africa, and America!"

"Through my efforts, I will one day surpass you and become the leader of this industry... That is to say, market behavior can regulate the contradiction between us, because we are all capitalists! "

"But the contradiction between the workers and the capitalists is irreconcilable, because after a certain party gives in, it won't change!"

"You promised to raise the minimum wage by three francs today. You must remember that these three francs will never be reduced. There is no adjustment mechanism for this standard to be lowered!"

"Giving it to them is easy, but if you want to take it back from them, that's impossible!"

"The minimum wage has been raised today. Should the injury benefit be paid tomorrow? Do you want to lower your daily working hours the day after tomorrow? "

"Your every concession is irreversible. You can't take back the pace of withdrawal! That is to say, this contradiction is completely irreversible! "

"Look at Blanqui and the rest's performance during this period of time, many of their methods have already made Capital extremely afraid. All of the wartime decrees are aimed at violating the interests of the proletariat!"

"The capitalists of France are on the verge of bursting, and they can no longer tolerate the continuation of this phenomenon!"

"Do you think nationalist ideas can reconcile such contradictions? "Impossible, civil war is unavoidable!"

Xiao Letian stared at Steinmetz with shining eyes. "Respected Marshal, please reassure those impatient people in the military … We'll just watch the show comfortably! "

"Irreconcilable contradictions will eventually lead to civil war... And the Paris Commune's fighting strength cannot be underestimated, at that time, the new French government will definitely come to us for help! "

"When they hit their heads on Montmartre plateau and bleed, they would grovel on their knees and ask us for help … At that time, whatever price we want, they will have to give us! "

"Believe me, this beating of mine must be the most thrilling in the history of mankind!"