Make France Great Again

Albert's answer made Palmerston realize that something might have happened to the German Confederation. He tactfully asked Prince Albert if he had heard anything.

Prince Albert did not answer Palmerston's question directly, but smiled and changed the subject and asked Palmerston what he thought of the current French Empire.

Although Palmerston sincerely hated Jerome Bonaparte, the monarch who made big news around the world, he had to pinch his nose and admit that in the current situation, Britain really cannot do without France. .

The war report in Crimea is enough to illustrate the problem. From the beginning of the Crimean War to the present, except for the highlight moment of the Battle of Armagh, the British Kingdom has either increased its troops or is on the way to increase its troops.

Take yesterday's war report from Britain as an example (frontline reporters from the British Kingdom also sent telegrams to Britain as soon as possible). The French army annihilated 100,000 Russian troops in the first battle (the Times propagated it, but Palmerston doubted it. ), and their British kingdom was almost beaten by 40,000 Russian troops and could not get out (The Times was self-deprecating, Palmerston did not believe it), if the French Empire had not fought to save them, the British garrison at Sevastopo I'm afraid it will become Russian territory.

Under the self-criticism of newspapers day and night, the entire British Kingdom, from the cabinet to the people, fell into a state of unconfidence.

[PS: It should be noted here that although The Times was slightly restricted by Jérôme Bonaparte during this period, the telegrams he sent back to Britain in Sevastopol were still faster than the official newspapers. The degree of authenticity is It also needs to be a lot higher.

Even cabinet ministers had to read the battle report after comparing it with the statement in The Times.

The political joke in "Yes Prime Minister" in which the prime minister learns about politics through television is indeed not a joke in this era of Britain. 】

The less confident Britain became, the more dependent it became on the French Empire to carry.

Hence Palmerston's assessment of the French Empire: our dubious ally.

Later, Albert once again asked Palmerston whether he thought the French Empire could continue forever!

"Your Highness, since the turmoil in France (the Great Revolution), the people of Paris have lost their patience. In just fifty years, they have fallen three dynasties!" Palmerston euphemistically stated that he did not Thinking that the French Empire could avoid this.

"Actually, Augusta National thinks so too!" Prince Albert responded to Palmerston.

"Are you talking about the Queen of France?" Palmerston was stunned for a few seconds, and then said to Albert.

"That's right!" Albert nodded and responded to Palmerston: "Some time ago, she also talked about this in the letter she sent to Victoria! She hoped to stay for her unborn child. A piece of land where you can stand! You should understand what I mean!"

"Your Highness, you mean that Luxembourg is the retreat for Queen Augusta!" Palmerston immediately understood what Prince Albert meant.

"You can also say that!" Prince Albert spread his hands and said: "Paris is like a powder keg that can explode at any time. Anyone sitting on it will be blown to pieces if he is not careful!"

"If Luxembourg is annexed by France, then Queen Augusta will get nothing." Palmerston frowned and asked.

"Why annex it?" Albert asked, "Can't we just turn Luxembourg into a private territory!"

"You mean the Union?" Palmerston asked quickly.

"It depends on your own understanding!" Albert replied to Palmerston, "Augusta told Victoria that she was willing to pay any price to get this land!"

"I understand!" Palmerston responded with a wry smile. He understood that De Ruys regarded the Suez Canal as the price of Britain's acquiescence.

Although Palmerston was a little dissatisfied with Queen Augusta's calculations, turning Luxembourg into a private territory did not touch the fundamental interests of the British Kingdom.

As long as there is no objection, then Palmerston will not bother to pursue anything.

After all, Britain's most important goal now was the Russian Empire.

However, what makes Palmerston curious is what image Prince Albert played in this incident.

After learning about De Ruys' true purpose, Palmerston bid farewell to Albert.

Prince Albert ordered his servants to escort Palmerston out of Buckingham Palace.

In the next two weeks, as the British and French troops in the Crimea defeated the Russian Empire's attempt to seize Yevpatoria in Sevastopol and Yevpatoria, they attacked eastward and westward. After the conspiracy, the British and French coalition forces and the Russian Empire were in a state of sit-down warfare due to the sudden drop in temperature in Crimea.

During this period, Palmerston and De Louis conducted two more tentative negotiations, and the progress of the negotiations was improved compared with the first time.

In late September, after testing each other's bottom lines, Palmerston and De Ruys began final negotiations.

This time Palmerston and de Ruys were talking in the Prime Minister's Office at No. 10 Downing Street.

As soon as the talks began, Palmerston got straight to the point: "The Kingdom of Britain is willing to support all the actions of the French Empire in the near future!"

There was a hint of surprise on De Ruys's face. He really didn't expect Palmerston to agree so quickly. He quickly expressed his gratitude to Palmerston: "Thank you to the Kingdom of Britain for your understanding and support!"

Later, Palmerston expressed the hope that the French Empire would also continue to support the British Kingdom's actions in some aspects.

Although Palmerston did not refer to which aspect, De Luys understood that Palmerston wanted the French Empire to support his plan to dismember the Russian Empire.

De Ruys also said that the French Empire and the Kingdom of Britain are a pair of staunch allies, and France will unswervingly support the Kingdom of Britain's plan.

Then De Ruys told Palmerston that the French Empire, in the interest of mutual assistance, was willing to transfer part of its shares in the Suez Canal (the Suez Canal Company has a registered capital of 200 million francs, and 70% of its shares are French shares). (100 million francs), and the remaining 30% is temporarily held by Said (60 million francs). France transfers 30% of the stock to the Kingdom of Britain.) and sells it to the Kingdom of Britain. At the same time, it is willing to exchange and learn from the Kingdom of Britain on ironclad ships. .

Naturally, Palmerston, who had already coveted the ironclad technology possessed by the French Empire, would not let go of this opportunity. He immediately agreed to De Louis' suggestion.

After the negotiations, De Ruys and Palmerston shook hands with each other. De Ruys smiled and said: "I hope France and Britain can continue to cooperate and help each other in the future! I sincerely wish the Prime Minister can lead Britain is strong!"

"I also sincerely hope that France can go further and further on the road to maintaining peace!" Palmerston also had a smile on his face.

After De Louis left, Palmerston's face turned gloomy again.

He hurriedly called his secretary and ordered him to summon the Earl of Clarendon, the Foreign Secretary, to No. 10 Downing Street.

After the Earl of Clarendon arrived at No. 10 Downing Street, Palmerston immediately said to him: "You should deliver a message to the Kingdom of Prussia around mid-October (Palmerston expects France to take action in mid-October)" , just say that the French Empire wants to annex Luxembourg!"

The Earl of Clarendon carefully reminded Palmerston that the French Empire was still their ally, and a hasty backstab might cause both sides to turn against each other.

"As long as we don't come forward directly, that's fine!" Palmerston responded eloquently.

He was ready to repeat the same routine he had used when he tricked Thiers. At the beginning, Palmerston relied on superficial promises and later went back on his words, putting France in the crosshairs.

Even if the Austrian Empire acquiesced to the French Empire's annexation of the Duchy of Luxembourg because of its resistance to the Russian Empire, the opposition of the Kingdom of Prussia also kept the French Empire busy for a while.

Of course, when Palmerston revealed the news to Germany, he did not expect them to be able to stop the actions of the French Empire. He just wanted to find something for France to do.

Finally, under Palmerston's strong request, the Earl of Clarendon had no choice but to agree to Palmerston's request.

On the other hand, De Ruys did not return directly to France after leaving Britain. Instead, he followed the telegram from Crimea and sailed to Prussia.

When De Ruys arrived in the Kingdom of Prussia, he was immediately warmly welcomed by the Kingdom of Prussia.

Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl, son of the Prince Regent, appeared at the port pier and shook hands with De Ruys.

Both parties arrived in Berlin in a carriage. The nephew of the regent told De Ruys that his father, William I, needed some time to prepare for the meeting with De Ruys, and hoped that De Ruys could wait patiently.

De Luys nodded and returned to live at the French Embassy in Germany.

After staying in the embassy for a day, De Ruys received an invitation from William I to Charlotten Palace.

De Ruys, dressed in formal attire, met formally with William I in the hall of Charlotten Palace. Find the book garden www.zhaoｈｈhuyuaｎ.com

William I first expressed greetings to De Luys, and then expressed his condemnation of the Russian Empire.

De Ruys pretended to ask whether the Kingdom of Prussia was preparing to fight the Russian Empire.

William I could only hesitate and express that the Kingdom of Prussia was not ready to fight the Russian Empire.

However, William I still expressed his willingness to stand with Britain and France to resist the Russian Empire, and their conditions were very "simple", as long as France did not take action on the Rhineland and did not take any measures on the Polish issue.

"Your Highness the Regent, please forgive my ignorance! I don't understand which side you and your kingdom are on!"

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