War is never a simple matter, especially a national war. For example, the national war between Austria and Prussia required ten years of preparation.
Recruiting troops, manufacturing equipment, training, adapting to equipment... Needless to say, various military preparations, just looking at the conflicts on the diplomatic and intelligence fronts is already dizzying.
Strategic deception, tactical deception, diplomatic deception, troop feints...even alliances and rebellions between countries, as well as various overt and private agreements have left these East Asian learners stunned.
Of course, the so-called beginners refer to Xiao Hexin and his group of officers. Before, Bismarck counted Xiao Letian as one of the beginners. But when the top-secret plan formulated by Xiao Letian was implemented, Bismarck In shock, he even broke several of his beards, which was extremely distressing.
The plan started on the third day after the reception. Starting with the British Times, a special feature written by Leo began to appear in front of readers. This report made everyone's eyes light up, and the newspaper's sales increased by 30% that day.
Taverns, coffee shops, restaurants, squares, gardens... wherever there are dense crowds, there are people who stop to read newspapers.
The special topic begins with the rude offense made by the Austrian envoy Viscount Alan, and the entry point is actually the love story of Xiao Letian, the Eastern Prime Minister, who is as poignant as a legendary novel.
"Oh my God... a serious newspaper like The Times would devote a full page to the marriage of an Asian politician?"
"How could this be? Austria is the center of European aristocracy. How could it send diplomats of such caliber? This is really a shame..."
"Oh oh oh, it's really unbelievable that a Protestant actually has two wives? This is too much...Old Jack, come here quickly and take a look at today's special topic..."
An Eastern whirlwind suddenly blew up in the entire European public opinion circle, and all European gentlemen and ladies were swept into it. In the whole trend, most men were relatively rational and still held a neutral attitude toward Xiao Letian, but women across Europe went crazy.
Leo is indeed a golden pen. In his writing, Xiao Letian becomes a passionate seed, a typical prince charming, an infatuated man who was teased by fate and had no choice but to choose two wives.
Huniu and Fuhui have been shaped into perfect oriental women. One was born in a humble background and fell in love with Xiao Letian on a crisis-ridden battlefield. The other was a poor princess who bravely pursued true love but failed in three marriages.
The identity contrast between the two is really huge, but the more it is like this, the more dramatic the effect will be. This is a good trick to make women cry.
"The helpless Xiao Letian, the tragic Xiao Letian, in the face of the Lord's teachings, he had to make a choice. The moment he returned to the Qing Dynasty, it was the end of a love and the end of a poor woman. In the end should How to choose? I wonder if we in Europe can give him an answer?"
What a disgrace to Leo, he actually kicked the ball directly in front of all readers, and openly asked the people of the whole Europe, didn't you accuse Xiao Letian? Now you have the choice, which one do you think you should divorce?
Good guy, this question is a big deal. Men can still control it to some extent, but these women are crazy. The only topic they discuss at all parties is this difficult multiple-choice question.
"You should choose Huniu. Although this woman established a life-and-death relationship with Mr. Xiao on the battlefield, her status is too low. As a businessman's daughter, she should retreat despite the difficulties..." "No, no, no, you say "It's wrong. The one who should be given up the most is Fuhui. Although she is a princess from the East, she has had three failed marriages. Although they are not divorced, they are not tolerated by the teachings..."
"You are wrong, Huniu should give up... No, no, no, Fuhui should give up... Huniu... Fuhui... Huniu... Fuhui..."
The women kept clamoring like ducks, and maybe the men who changed their minds would mutter, "It would be great if I could marry both of them..."
But often before a man finishes speaking, he is attacked by women collectively, "You're dreaming! Have you always had such thoughts in your heart? Oh my God, you have to punish him. This man is so shameless in his heart." Already..."
Quarrels like this are happening all over Europe and even the United States. Women who are entangled really have no choice. They feel that abandoning anyone is a sin.
This is not the only report. Xiao Letian is well versed in media psychology. He knows that most people are interested in three-minute hot topics. Controversies like this will reach one in three days, and will then enter a period of decline. At this time, News that needs to be updated.
Sure enough, three days later, the Times, the most influential newspaper in Europe, published explosive news. The conflict at the cocktail party in Hamburg was not just a matter of two wives. Viscount Alan even made a statement that stunned everyone. The latest news is Xiao Letian’s harem.
Everyone was dumbfounded. Even France and Austria did not expect that their side did not take the initiative to report this scandal, and Xiao Letian actually discredited himself?
Yes, after the reception, the French and Austrian governments had already controlled the media in their countries and strictly ordered them not to report the ugly behavior of Viscount Alain at the reception. This trash was so shameful that he couldn't even deal with an Eastern barbarian. .
Of course, they did not believe that Prussia would take the initiative to expose such a scandal. After all, the whole incident would also have an impact on Xiao Letian's reputation. It would be a joke for a politician's woman to be forced to undergo a virginity test.
But no one expected that Xiao Letian and Prussia would be so crazy and take the initiative to decrypt and reveal all the conflicts at the reception. Is this completely shameless?
For a time, the entire European public opinion circle was in an uproar. While people were condemning Viscount Alan's shamelessness, they also had various speculations about the mastermind behind him.
"It must be France. With Austria's intelligence capabilities, it is impossible to know China so well... These guys are so insidious that they actually use such shameless dirty bombs to attack..."
"Does Xiao Letian really have a harem? These Orientals are so good at enjoying themselves. I always thought that only the sultans and tribal elders in the Middle East could enjoy this kind of enjoyment. I didn't expect it to be the same in China? Hehe hehe..."
"This is destined to be a lose-lose ending. Although Viscount Alan and Austria will lose more reputation, Xiao Letian's reputation will not be much better. What is he doing this for?"
The crowd was talking a lot. No one knew what kind of medicine Prussia and Xiao Letian were selling in the gourd. Even France and Austria were dumbfounded.
However, they were dumbfounded, but everyone has seen the current situation clearly. What France and Prussia did at this cocktail party has indeed affected their national image, and even their own people have criticized it.
Especially in France, Napoleon III's ruling position was somewhat reluctant, and there were always many domestic opposition forces. It was impossible for them not to use this opportunity to attack the emperor. France in this era had been baptized by the Great Revolution, and they did not care what the emperor thought.
How many precious works of art did Napoleon III smash? How many other attendants were scolded or even beaten? This is unknown, but one thing is certain. The whole of Europe is watching France and Austria, wanting to see what kind of explanation they will give.
Unfortunately, the explanation did not wait, but an accident did.
"The editor-in-chief of Le Figaro? Why would he write to me? Isn't he closely related to Napoleon III? Get out of here, I have no interest in reading his nonsense..."
"Well, is this the royalties just sent by The Times? And a request for the next column? Oh God, these British guys are finally willing to pay high salaries..."
"Tomorrow I will send the latest information to the American merchant ship. New York and Washington must be waiting impatiently now..."
Under the dim candlelight, freelance writer Leo is working on his official documents. Now he has already changed his mind. He has rented a new one-story apartment, hired assistants and secretaries, and even chartered a carriage for a long time. for his interview use.
Not only that, Leo's social status is also constantly rising. Every day, the concierge on the first floor, the house where the landlord lives, has to collect dozens of invitations and letters. With Xiao Letian's influence, Leo has become one of the most famous celebrities in Europe. A rising star in journalism.
The night was already deep, and Leo still hadn't rested. Letters needed to be sorted out one after another, and follow-up reports also required him to rack his brains to come up with ideas. Half of the brandy bottle beside him had been drunk, and his eyes were all red. Bloodshot.
The light from the gas lamps on the street outside the window came in, casting his figure on the wall behind him, swaying for a long time. Just as he was writing furiously, a sudden change occurred. Three gunshots rang out in the quiet street, and the glass windows shattered instantly.
"Huh?" Leo was really excited. He subconsciously shrank his neck and then slid his buttocks to sit on the ground. But at this time, there was a piece of glass on the ground, and his buttocks happened to be sitting on it.
"Ah..." This moment was not a groan, but a scream. He could already feel the wetness on his butt, which must be blood.
Beep beep... The sound of sirens rang on the street. The place Leo rented was considered a high-end neighborhood in Hamburg. The police here had a strong protective force. The moment the gunfire rang out, a whole team of police officers were alerted. police.
A man wearing a peaked cap was running away frantically on the long street, followed by more than a dozen policemen with whistles blowing in pursuit. The piercing whistles and shouts woke up countless residents.
"Look, Mr. Leo's house has been splashed with red paint? God, it's a death threat. It tells him to shut up, shut up forever..."
"It's so terrible. Isn't even the neighborhood where we live unsafe?"
Just as the neighbors were talking about it, a group of policemen ran out from the door with curse words written on it. They rushed towards the hospital carrying a stretcher.
"Make way, please give way, Mr. Leo is injured..."
"Ouch! Ouch... my butt..." Leo was lying on the stretcher, his butt raised exaggeratedly, with three or four pieces of shiny glass stuck on it, and the bright red blood was extremely dazzling.
Behind Leo is his newly hired assistant. The young man's eyes are wet and he is recording the boss's style with a camera, and Leo is not idle.
"Take pictures, take pictures immediately... I know who wants to harm me, I am not afraid of them, I want the public opinion of the entire Europe to condemn them..."
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