The Fourth Army retreated!
After learning that the Prussian Fourth Army was retreating to the north of Paris, Zhu Xianhai did not order the troops to pursue it. Not because he couldn't, but because he didn't need to!
"We have no need to throw grain out of the fire for the French!"
In fact, there is another reason why he is waiting!
Waiting for Bismarck's visit, in the simulator, it was finally his meeting with Bismarck that made Napoleon III's idea of picking peaches come to nothing.
This didn't even need to wait long. Only one day later, Zhu Xianhai received Bismarck's request for a meeting. Of course, this meeting could not be in Rouen, nor in an area controlled by the Prussians. In the end, the two sides
Gisol, located between the areas controlled by the two armies, was chosen.
Gisors is just a small town in France.
That morning, in twenty armored cars, hundreds of South Chinese soldiers arrived in the town. At the same time, hundreds of Prussians also came to the town. They looked at each other, and no one said anything. They just stood at the entrance of the town.
A table was set up on the bridge and an awning was placed.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Zhu Xianhai walked towards the bridge with only one entourage. He was full of expectations for the meeting with Bismarck. After all, Bismarck's reputation was too loud.
Is he the Bismarck of the East or the Li Zhongtang of the West?
Thinking of the jokes about another world, Zhu Xianhai smiled. At this moment, Bismarck came.
"Salute to you, Your Majesty!"
A deep voice sounded, and the indescribable dullness made Zhu Xianhai unconsciously turn his head and look directly at the visitor.
The person who came was none other than the German Empire... Oh, there is no such empire yet, there is only the North German Federation. Since he is from the North German Federation, he is also the Prime Minister of Prussia.
Otto Bismarck stood there solemnly and bowed slightly to Zhu Xianhai.
He is Bismarck!
Zhu Xianhai couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It was this that achieved the unification of Germany, but now the rise of Germany has been changed because of his intervention. Too many things in the future are bound to happen at the same time.
From now on, European affairs will surely undergo earth-shaking changes!
It will become very difficult to predict the future.
No, none of this is important now. What is important is to reach some kind of agreement with Bismarck.
"Hello, Mr. Prime Minister, when I came to France, Zuo Zongtang specially asked me to convey his gratitude to you for your warm hospitality. He invited you to visit Nanhua at an appropriate time!"
When Zuo Zongtang visited Europe last time, Bismarck was one of the few European dignitaries to entertain him. In fact, Zuo Zongtang admired the Prussian system very much, perhaps because in many aspects, the East could find some common ground from Prussia.
Let's go.
"Your Majesty, if I have time, I will definitely visit Nanhua. After all, not only me, but the whole of Europe is very curious about Nanhua. Not only your airships and armored vehicles, many countries are eager to see you there.
After all, you have found a powerful prescription. In ten years, you have accomplished something that many countries have been unable to achieve in decades."
This is not a compliment, but comes from the bottom of my heart. Bismarck is really curious!
"It's just picking up people's wisdom."
Zhu Xianhai smiled and said, in fact, Nanhua's development, to put it bluntly, is just overtaking in a corner. It is just entering the second industrial revolution earlier than others. If the direction is right, it will naturally get twice the result with half the effort. Moreover, there is cheating.
It's a device!
After a few simple polite words, Bismarck got straight to the point.
"Your Majesty, it is well known that there is never a true friendship between countries. For the sake of friendship with France, you did not hesitate to send your most elite troops. You even led the troops here yourself. Is it worth it? France may
Remember your friendship, but will they reciprocate your friendship when it comes time to reciprocate?”
Because he knew that Bismarck was the best diplomat in modern times, Zhu Xianhai did not intend to play any diplomatic tricks with him. In diplomacy, tactics are secondary, and the core is strength and interests, and Bismarck is undoubtedly good at using the latter.
By.
"Mr. Prime Minister, why don't the British and Austrians stop or even support your war against France?"
After taking the initiative in a few words, Zhu Xianhai smiled.
"The reason for sending troops to France is not to do anything for us in the future, but because a weakened France is not in South China's interests, just like for Britain, a weakened France is in its interests."
For this reason, Bismarck originally wanted to say that this was Europe at this time, but in an instant he understood what the other party was thinking.
"A Britain that is not restrained by France will definitely invest more of its power in other continents, South America..."
Staring at Zhu Xianhai, Bismarck said.
"The focus of South China's interests is in South America. What your Majesty needs is a South America without the involvement of European countries. Therefore, you never want to see France weakened."
After thinking for a while, Bismarck said again.
"Of course you don't want him to be too strong. A powerful France is also a threat to South China! What your Majesty needs is a France that is no different from now. This France is no stronger than Britain. Only in this way, when facing Britain and Prussia,
Or when other countries threaten, he needs a strong ally, and because of this, he will be a supporter of the Nanhua Empire's expansion in South America, and accordingly, you will definitely support their expansion in other regions!"
Zhu Xianhai was not surprised that Bismarck could guess his own thoughts. If he couldn't guess, he was not Bismarck! This guy could single-handedly provoke diplomats throughout Europe!
"There are only eternal interests between countries! To a large extent, the interests between us and France are common. Mr. Prime Minister, I have no objection, but I believe that a unified Germany is the most important thing for Europe."
It is extremely important, but the existence of the Second French Empire is also in the interest of Nanhua!"
The wind from the river blew on them. Zhu Xianhai lit a cigar and then just smoked the cigar quietly. He had already told the other party what he thought, and now it was Bismarck's turn.
"A weakened Prussia is also not in the interest of South China. Your Majesty, in that case, let us end this war together!"
After understanding the other party's thoughts, Bismarck said directly.
"Let us give peace a chance, or give the future a chance! Give our future a chance!"
This chapter has been completed!