Chapter 1,125 The Russian Civil War is Coming to an End
Time passed in a hurry, and March 1860 soon came.
It was early spring, and the temperature in Paris had improved significantly compared to a month ago. The snow accumulated on the side of the road had already melted, and the willow trees planted in the garden had bloomed buds again.
After surviving the cold winter, Paris is like a warm and hospitable young woman, eager to show off a vibrant scene to the outside world to attract visitors from all directions.
After spending a harsh winter, countless domestic and foreign tourists have once again poured into this rich and culturally prosperous treasure land. The originally empty streets are now full of tourists with different faces and skin colors.
The Tuileries Gardens, which had been closed for nearly an entire winter, have now reopened. Countless boys and girls stopped here and made lifelong promises to each other.
However, even at such a moment full of vitality and joy, Jérôme Bonaparte, who lived in the Tuileries Palace, could not be happy.
Because, just now, Jerome Bonaparte received a secret telegram from the New Russian Empire (the Russia led by Prince Golitsyn flew over).
The telegram stated that just a week and a half ago, the Russian "liberators" led by Golitsyn personally met with Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov (current Prime Minister of the Russian Empire).
The Russian Imperial Army of the General (cousin of Duke Chakov) fought a battle of 200,000 people in an area about 40 kilometers away from Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin City, 25 kilometers away from St. Petersburg).
Among them, the New Russian Empire mobilized 90,000 people and the Russian Empire mobilized 110,000 people.
Even though the difference in military strength between the New Russian Empire and the Russian Empire is less than 20,000, these forces are already all the forces that the New Russian Empire can produce.
Even among these troops, some were "volunteers" from Poland and Swedish infantry, as well as "volunteers" from the Austrian Empire.
Compared to General Gorchakov, who relied on treason and legitimacy to obtain sufficient troops, the New Russian Empire, which only controlled St. Petersburg, was obviously unable to attract more Slavs to serve the new government.
The two sides fought for a week in an area less than 30 kilometers wide. Finally, Duke Golitsyn defeated General Gorchakov, and the Russian region was once again divided.
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If the telegram ended abruptly here, Jerome Bonaparte would naturally be happy for him.
After all, a divided Russian Empire was in the best interests of the French Empire.
However, the telegram did not stop here. After describing Duke Golitsyn's victory, the sender also informed Golitsyn of the post-war status of his army.
That is, although Duke Golitsyn won the war, it was not easy for Duke Golitsyn to win.
After a fierce battle, the Russian "liberators" suffered a total of nearly 15,000 casualties.
Although the casualties of fifteen thousand people were only equivalent to one-sixth of the entire army, it was stated earlier in the telegram that this was the last available army in the hands of Duke Golitsyn.
Even if Duke Golitsyn recruits troops from surrounding areas again, it is impossible to completely fill the vacancy of 15,000 men.
This also means that the army in Golitsyn's hands is completely disposable and expendable.
Even if Golitsyn inflicted twice as many casualties on Gorchakov's army as himself in this war, it would not help.
[One thing to note here is that the number of casualties in Gorcha’s army was almost 40,000.
Modern armies will only collapse on a large scale when they suffer 30% casualties.
From this perspective, the resilience of the Russian Imperial Army that experienced the civil war is completely different from that of the Crimean War.
If this army is allowed to fight against Britain and France again, it will be difficult for Britain and France to achieve the results they achieved in Crimea.]
Because Gorchakov had Alexander II behind him, he was able to provide Admiral Gorchakov with sufficient troops.
Gorchakov was not afraid of fighting a war of attrition with Prince Golitsyn.
And why did Gorchakov only mobilize 120,000 people for a decisive battle with Duke Golitsyn?
The other end of the telegram speculated that Gorchakov only mobilized 120,000 people for the decisive battle against Golitsyn because of the limited production capacity of the Russian Imperial Arms Factory and the muddy mud that had just thawed.
In other words, as long as the New Russian Empire regime lasts, it will not last longer than this year.
After reading the speculation in the telegram, Jerome Bonaparte was naturally dissatisfied with the upcoming civil war in the Russian Empire.
A Russian Empire that has restored its unity will inevitably turn its attention back to European affairs, and the French Empire, as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Crimean War, will naturally be listed as a key focus of the Russian Empire.
Of course, the Russian Empire at the beginning of its unification would definitely prioritize economic development.
After nearly four years of civil war, the Russian Empire was already in ruins. Jerome Bonaparte believed that even the most brainless Tsar would not choose to make big news in Europe at this time.
Sweden, Poland, and even the Austrian Empire are always on guard against their eastern neighbors. Any slightest change in the Russian Empire will inevitably make these three countries hug each other unconsciously.
However, Jérôme Bonaparte felt a headache when he thought that the Russian Empire might turn against the French Empire on European affairs.
To be fair, Golitsyn was able to persist for four years, which was enough to surprise Jerome Bonaparte.
Not only should Jerome Bonaparte not accuse Prince Golitsyn, but he should actively help him leave the Russian Empire.
As long as Golitsyn, the rebel leader, was not completely dead, Alexander II would not dare to make any move.
After much thought, Jérôme Bonaparte once again sent someone to invite De Ruys to the Tuileries Palace.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Just when Basilio was about to set off, Jerome Bonaparte stopped Basilio, and then warned him, "By the way,
You said you also called Louis Decaz over!"
"Louis Decaz?" Basilio muttered, with a look of confusion in his eyes.
For a general manager who has many things to do, Basilio chose to forget all the names except the names of the imperial ministers and the nobles who had frequent contacts with the Tuileries Palace.
Luis Decaz is naturally one of those forgotten by Basilio.
"That's the one you reported to me a few months ago!" Jerome Bonaparte reminded him, and then scolded, "How come your memory is worse than mine!"
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry!" Basilio responded in a low voice to Jerome Bonaparte.
"Okay! Act quickly!" Jerome Bonaparte waved his hand and said to Basilio.
At this moment, Basilio had just remembered the name of Luis Decaz in his heart.
Since the emperor mentioned Decaz twice, it means that Decaz's future is limitless.
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Basilio, who arrived at the Quay d'Orsay, immediately found De Ruys and told De Ruys the news of the emperor's summons.
De Luys said nothing, and immediately stood up and left the office with Basilio.
Basilio then asked De Ruiz where Louis Decaz was standing!
De Luys was stunned for a few seconds, and then told Basilio.
Louis Decaz is currently working in his office.
"Your Excellency Ruiz, could you please take me there!" Basilio responded politely to Ruiz, "His Majesty not only invited you, but also Mr. Louis Decaz!
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After hearing that Jérôme Bonaparte had invited Louis de Caze, De Ruys couldn't help but feel happy for him.
However, while he was happy, De Luys also inevitably felt a sense of fear towards his capable subordinates.
There has long been an unspoken "hidden rule" in today's political circles. Anyone invited by Jérôme Bonaparte to the Tuileries Palace will have an unlimited future.
Louis Decaze was invited to the Tuileries Palace at this age and had every chance of taking his place.
Thinking of this, De Luys felt an inexplicable panic in his heart.
De Luis, who believed that he did not value the Foreign Secretary, was also unable to be completely indifferent to fame and fortune when he faced the possibility of losing his position.
However, as an old diplomat who has been immersed in the field of diplomacy for many years, De Ruys is able to adjust his new mentality in an instant.
"Please follow me!" De Luys said to Basilio with a smile.
Under the leadership of de Luys, Basilio soon arrived at the office of Luis Decaz.
At this moment, Louis Decaz was summarizing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs documents from various countries, and then extracted the useful information and handed it over to De Luys.
The appearance of Basilio and De Ruiz interrupted the work that Luis Decaz was doing. He put down his work and walked towards Basilio and De Ruiz.
"Mr. Steward, Your Excellency the Minister!" Louis Decaz said politely to the two of them, and then extended his hand to invite them to sit down in the office.
Since Louis Decaz's office was only one-quarter of the size of De Luys, Louis Decaz could not place a sofa in the office at all. The only backrest chairs were how he received guests.
"Mr. Decaz, please come with me!" Basilio said to Luis Decaz without any hesitation.
There was a trace of confusion and fear in Louis Decaz's eyes, and he subconsciously looked at the leader De Luys.
De Ruys immediately understood that Louis Decaze seemed to have misunderstood, and he hurriedly added and explained, "His Majesty wants to meet with you, so he ordered Mr. Basilio to come and inform you!"
