For most ordinary people, life is always so beautiful.
In this peaceful time, no one knows that with the swing of the hour hand, this beautiful life may be broken at any time.
When Lesseps Bonaparte came to the manor and expressed his hope to Zhu Xianhai that Nanhua could send troops as soon as possible, Zhu Xianhai had already known everything about the situation in France based on the intelligence transmitted by the intelligence agency in Paris.
Clear.
All that was left to do now was to pretend and listen while Lesseps Bonaparte repeated all these situations vividly.
In short, according to the intelligence sent from Paris, although Nanhua's airship troops solved the siege of Sedan and stopped the Prussian offensive, all this was only temporary.
"...For the sake of the friendship between France and South China, His Majesty believes that South China should send your elite army to France to assist in the war. Of course, France will never treat its friends badly, including the transportation costs of the army and all military expenditures and casualties while in France.
The pensions and treatment of the personnel will be paid by France. In addition, France will provide 50 million francs to Nanhua, which does not need to be repaid."
When Lesseps Bonaparte set out his conditions, Zhu Xianhai just listened without saying a word. After the other party finished his conditions, he spoke.
"not enough!"
"What?"
"These conditions cannot make up for Nan Hua's efforts and sacrifices. We all know that fighting requires death. I can send airship troops to provide some help to France within my ability, but how can I convince my troops to fight for France?
?Will they fight and die to protect France?"
These are all excuses!
Any diplomat knows that when the other party finds some seemingly far-fetched reasons to refuse, the other party's purpose is definitely not to refuse, but to...the price is too low. As for Nanhua's offer, well, Paris has already known
In the preliminary negotiations in Paris, Paris was very clear that if it wanted Nanhua to end, it must offer a sufficient price.
It was precisely because he had this information "in advance" that Lesseps Bonaparte spoke with confidence.
"Your Majesty, France and South China are allies. As allies, we should sacrifice for a just cause!"
"But we don't have a signed treaty!"
Zhu Xianhai said straightforwardly.
"Now, the whole world has seen our contribution to France, but what about France?"
Opening the cigar box, he took out a cigar. After lighting it, Zhu Xianhai took two puffs before speaking slowly.
"In this world, it is well known that it is difficult to survive without solid allies. Why did Emperor Napoleon fail? Because the British bought a group of allies with pounds, and ultimately the First Empire failed at the hands of the anti-French alliance, and this
What about once? Was the enemy the Second Reich faced only Prussia? No!"
Staring at Lesseps Bonaparte, Zhu Xianhai knew what was the biggest concern for the Bonaparte family?
It was the defeat of the First Empire, and the defeat and abdication of Napoleon.
"You think the Austro-Hungarian Empire will retaliate, but what about the reality? What did the Austro-Hungarian Emperor say? "He is the emperor of the Germans." But what about the reality? All he wanted was to see the defeat of France and the same fate as the First Empire.
Likewise, there are the Danes, the British, and the Russians. Almost all countries are on the opposite side of the Second Empire, because for them, the Second Empire is the real threat!"
Zhu Xianhai's emphasis put Lesseps Bonaparte into a state of panic. What is the nightmare of the Bonaparte family? Isn't it just being beaten by a group!
At this time, he heard Zhu Xianhai say again:
"If you want to survive in this world, you must clearly distinguish between ourselves and the enemy. The Second Empire belongs to the Bonaparte family, and the queen of the Nanhua Empire also comes from the Bonaparte family. Of course I am willing to send my army to help you survive.
In difficult times, helping you is also helping ourselves, but what about the future?"
Looking directly at Lesseps Bonaparte, Zhu Xianhai said in a deep voice.
"When we encounter the same problem in the future, France, are you willing to stand on the side of Nanhua? Give Nanhua the same support! Send your army to form an alliance with us and fight our common enemy!"
This condition is simple!
In fact, to put it bluntly, it is just an alliance. Using the tiger skin as a banner. France, after all, has the second strongest navy in the world.
With France's endorsement, Nanhua's future expansion will naturally get twice the result with half the effort. At least the British will not dare to blatantly intervene. Unless they are determined to fight a war with the French, of course, even if they
If they don't make up their minds, they will do everything possible to get them involved in the war and get them involved in a war with the French.
Now that the conditions have been laid down, the rest depends on whether the French can figure it out.
They can definitely figure it out, not just because Zhu Xianhai has simulated it before, but more importantly because the French have no other choice at the moment!
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"A treaty, they want to be able to sign a treaty."
Standing in front of Queen Eugenie, de Montauban continued to report,
"An alliance treaty. According to the provisions of this alliance treaty, if there is a danger of war, both parties will jointly negotiate countermeasures and take concerted actions. When one of the parties is invaded by another country, the other country must declare war on the other country..." Sitting on a chair
Emperor Eugenie, who was sitting on the throne, was quietly listening to the Prime Minister's report. Nanhua's request was far beyond her expectation.
"Treaty, if we sign the treaty, then Nanhua will not only send their army, but the ruler of Nanhua, the future emperor of the Nanhua Empire, Zhu Xianhai himself will personally lead his army!"
"What!"
Eugenie was a little unable to calm down, she said in surprise.
"He's going to lead his army here himself, right?"
In the past, she had never paid attention to South China, even when her niece married him. But it was different now. After the airship saved the emperor and saved Paris from the brink of revolution, it was also
From then on, she learned that Zhu Xianhai's experience was that of a "constantly victorious general" even more miraculous than Emperor Napoleon.
He conquered an empire with his bare hands!
How can such a legendary experience not surprise people?
Now he is coming to France with his army!
The empire can be saved!
Just when de Montauban wanted to remind the queen that the signing of this treaty would inevitably make future French diplomacy more complicated, Emperor Eugenie said directly.
"France needs a strong ally! Whether it is now or in the future, whether their troops can reach France now is related to the survival of the Second Empire, my Lord Prime Minister."
After thinking for a while, Eugenie said again.
"Send him a telegram and tell him I'm looking forward to meeting him in Paris!"
Eugenie was full of expectations for her meeting with him. This was the first time that she was so interested in a man after getting married. After all, he was a legendary figure.
Now, he was coming to Europe! Thinking about it, she was even looking forward to it.
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Today's update is a bit late, there will be another update tonight. I have created a book club group: 335260551. Everyone is welcome to join, discuss the plot, and deduce the plot.
This chapter has been completed!