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Make France Great Again - Chapter 357

Published at 16th of January 2023 05:54:06 AM


Chapter 357: delaying the outbreak of war

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If the factor of the Russian Empire is not considered, Valette's diplomatic strategy in Constantinople can be said to be flawless, using France's strong strength in the Mediterranean to pressure the Ottoman Empire to submit to the French government, and then through the steps The method of encroachment also turned the Ottoman Empire into a vassal state of France.

During this period, the two countries, France and the Ottomans, must have had a long diplomatic tug of war. As long as they grasp the size, they can gradually turn the Ottoman high gate toward the French government without irritating the Russian Empire. After all, France and Ottoman can be regarded as allies with a long history, the blasphemous alliance in the Bourbon period, and the "Alliance against Russia" in the First Empire period.

Although it is said that during the restoration of Bourbon and the Kingdom of Orleans, the French Empire and the Ottoman Empire were a little unhappy, but the interests between countries will make the Ottoman Empire abandon the Russian Empire and join the French Empire. The process may be a little longer.

But Jérôme Bonaparte and De Ruiz never imagined that the Ottoman Empire's high gate could kneel so quickly, they even completely ignored the attitude of the Russian Empire.

The Ottoman Empire's quick kneeling allowed the French Empire to obtain the right to judge the Holy Land. This power is like a hot potato. While giving the French Empire and Jerome Bonaparte prestige, it also forced the French Empire to stand firm. Scalp facing the Russian Empire.

Of course, this is not to say that the French imperial army is not an opponent of the Russian Empire. On the contrary, the current French Empire, both in terms of military structure and firepower, can completely lift and fight the Russian Empire, which has never been fully staffed and whose firepower still remains in the pre-Napoleonic War period.

However, Jerome Bonaparte understands that the real enemy of France has never been the Russian Empire, but the Kingdom of Prussia, which is next to him, and the Kingdom of Great Britain on the other side of the strait.

Whenever Jerome Bonaparte recalled the millions of troops mobilized by Prussia in 1870, he wanted to kill the Kingdom of Prussia now.

However, the Kingdom of Prussia has never done anything to trample the peace of Europe, and it is impossible for Jerome Bonaparte to directly beat the Kingdom of Prussia for no reason.

Otherwise, the countries will recall the fear of being dominated by the First Empire, and thus quickly form an anti-French alliance. All that awaits him is destruction.

The Austro-Prussian war two years ago (that is, in 1850) was only an appetizer to weaken Prussia. Today, the Kingdom of Prussia has completely become a country under the absolute monarchy. Under the instigation of Jerome Bonaparte , Residents of the Rhineland region under the autocratic monarchy began to recall bitterness and sweetness, recalling the goodness of the French Empire. Many Rhineland Germans who could not bear the oppression of the Prussian soldiers had already fled to Strasbourg in groups.

By the end of 1852, the Strasbourg region had received nearly 50,000 "German compatriots".

The topic has gone too far. Jerome Bonaparte's army reform for the Kingdom of Prussia and the naval reform for Britain are already in order. If the war starts now, Jerome Bonaparte is afraid that it will affect the combat effectiveness of the army.

The troop staff system of army, division, brigade and regiment structure is still in the running-in stage.

"Your Majesty, the Russian Empire may not give us so much time!" De Luiz said with a wry smile on the corner of his mouth: "They are likely to make big moves in the near future!"

"I think so too!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded slightly, and then seriously asked De Luis, "Is there any way to buy more time?"

De Luis lowered his head and was silent for a while, then raised his head again and replied, "Your Majesty, the problem can only be alleviated by transferring Valette back from the position of ambassador of Constantine!"

"Bring Valette back?" Jerome Bonaparte murmured in a low voice.

Jerome Bonaparte had some intentions about the plan proposed by De Ruiz. Up to now, only the transfer of Valette, the master of the fire, from Constantinople could ease the situation.

However, Jerome Bonaparte still has some concerns about the current public opinion.

Now the clergy in Paris has regarded Wright as the first contributor to "recovering" the Holy Land. If the situation is not handled properly, it will cause the clergy to rebound, which will also damage the prestige of Jerome Bonaparte.

"So be it! You send someone to ask Valette! If he is willing to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Britain. If he is willing, then go immediately!" Jerome Bonaparte decided to take Valette in a gentle way Wright was transferred from Constantinople.

In terms of administrative rank and importance, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Britain is the highest of all ambassadors, above it is only the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, De Ruiz.

The former de Ruiz was also promoted to foreign minister by Jerome Bonaparte after serving as the French ambassador to Britain.

It has been nearly three years since he occupied this position. Jerome Bonaparte did not believe that Valette's beliefs could withstand the corrosion of real money.

"Yes!" De Luis immediately nodded in agreement with the decision, and then added: "Your Majesty, the next ambassador of Constantinople..."

"I plan to have Wallewski in charge!" Jerome Bonaparte replied to de Ruiz.

De Ruiz's eyes flashed with disappointment. Originally, he wanted to recommend his favorite candidate to Jerome Bonaparte. Since the emperor already has a favorite candidate, he doesn't need to talk too much.

"Your Excellency Wallevsky has sufficient diplomatic experience and is indeed a qualified candidate!" De Ruiz, who stood in the position of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, commented on Wallevsky impartially.

"With your words, I am relieved!" Jerome Bonaparte smiled happily.

After Jerome Bonaparte and De Ruiz once again had a brief conversation about the situation in Europe, Jerome Bonaparte personally sent De Ruiz away from the Tuileries.

After watching De Luiz leave the Tuileries Palace, Jerome Bonaparte put away his smile and turned to a serious look, and then he ordered Mocar to call Wallevsky, who was idle at home, to call again. to the Tuileries Palace.

Since Wallevsky returned to Paris to deliver his mission, he has been wandering around the opera houses all day like an idle idler.

The former head of the secretary's office has been completely handed over to Morne, the minister of the seal, and from Jerome Bonaparte's attitude, it seems that he does not want to hand over the secretary's office to himself again.

This makes Wallewski's will a little depressed, wandering around the opera house all day has been his only pleasure.

On this day, Wallewski was still watching the play in the box of the opera house, and there was a sudden knock on the door outside the box.

"Come in!" Wallevsky said indifferently.

"Mr. Wallewski, Your Majesty has asked you to come over now!"

Mokar's voice reached Wallevsky's ears, and Wallevsky regained his strength immediately. He hurriedly got up and responded to Mokar: "I'll go now!"

After speaking, they went to the Tuileries Palace with Mokar.

Wallevsky, who had just stepped into the study with half his foot, heard Jerome Bonaparte's voice in the study: "Cousin, do I need your help?"

At this moment, Jerome Bonaparte was signing with his head down, and his desk was once again filled with documents that needed to be signed.

Wallevsky hurriedly responded to Jerome Bonaparte respectfully: "I am willing to serve you!"

Jerome Bonaparte raised his head and glanced at Wallevsky, who was still standing at the door, and gestured, "Come and sit!"

Wallevsky walked quickly to Jerome Bonaparte and sat down.

"That's it!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Wallevsky as he sorted out the documents: "I want you to go to Constantinople and serve as an ambassador there! I don't know what you think. how?"

"Ambassador of Constantinople?" Vallewski frowned slightly, then asked cautiously, "I remember that Mr. Valette is not the ambassador there?"

"The news is quite well-informed!" Jerome Bonaparte was stunned for a moment, and a smile appeared on his face again.

The news that the Ottoman Empire handed over the decision-making power of the Holy Land to the French Empire only spread in the religious circles, and the non-religious fields and areas with less developed information rarely know about this issue, but the Paris high society is a circle with a relatively wide spread of information. There are a lot of religious people.

Therefore, Wallevsky was able to know that this news was not only beyond Jerome Bonaparte's expectations, but also within reason.

"Recently, I've been in and out of the Opera House a lot, and I know a little bit about the Holy Land!" Wallevsky explained to Jerome Bonaparte~www.novelhall.com~ Now that you know it, the province I'll explain it again! "Jerome Bonaparte accepted Vallewski and said, "The purpose of your trip to Constantinople is to succeed Valette as the ambassador of Constantinople!" "

"What do I need to do!" Valewski asked succinctly.

"Drag!" said Jerome Bonaparte briefly.

"Drag?" Wallevsky was a little surprised.

"That's right!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded and then explained: "Your task is to hold back the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire so that they don't start friction as soon as possible! The longer you delay, the more we will Military action is more beneficial!

So you need to do everything possible to hold back these two countries, so that the Ottoman Empire will not be overly subservient to the Russian Empire, and at the same time, you must also hold back the Russian Empire so that it does not start a war with the Ottoman Empire in the near future!

As long as you can do both of those things! "

"Guaranteed to complete the task!" Wallewski assured Jerome Bonaparte.




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