Thiers couldn't listen to Trochu's analysis, not because he didn't understand military affairs, but on the contrary, his research on military affairs was actually very profound!
Of course he knew that the old general was right. The best option at the moment was to rely on the city for defensive warfare. With the size and population of Paris, it would be extremely difficult for the Prussians to bite them off. The Prussians would even pay more than 100,000 lives. cost.
As long as we stick to Paris, continue to bleed the Prussians, and then buy time for the formation of the Southern Corps, exchanging time for space, then the final victory will definitely belong to France.
But this result was not what Thiers wanted, absolutely not!
Depend on! In the end, the war was won in your hands, Trochu? then what do I do? How do I climb up? This is completely contrary to my plan!
What I want is a big defeat for you. How can I get on stage if you don't fail Trochu?
As long as you, Trochu, have a big defeat, your committee will also lose the support of the people, and the leftist Blanqui and others will try their best to impeach you without me taking action.
All the people in Paris will abandon you. How many of the 26-member committee will be left in the end? You all need to get out so that I can have a chance to take the stage!
At that time, the people will have no choice. They can only choose me, the most prestigious person left!
So for the sake of my career, you, Trochu, must also lose the battle!
Thiers took a sip of wine and took a few deep breaths to calm down. "General, I admit that my military capabilities are insufficient, but the current political environment in Paris has deteriorated too much!"
"The Provisional National Defense Committee has only been established for a few days, and it is at a time when people's hearts are unstable. If they retreat from the enemy without fighting... will the leftists cause trouble?"
"Besides, what comes tonight is just the vanguard of the Prussians. According to the sentry report from the front line, there are only seven or eight thousand people. Even if they start to move out in part in the middle of the night, the number of enemies will not exceed 20,000 early tomorrow morning..."
"With such a small amount of troops, as long as we are determined, why can't we take it? Winning this battle will definitely boost the people's morale..."
Thiers thought he had given enough reasons, but he didn't expect that the old general would be convinced today!
"No, no, no... Congressman, stop trying to persuade me, this battle must not be fought!"
"Eating these vanguard troops? How is it possible? They are just a group of cavalry... How did the National Guard suffer such losses among the Chinese?"
"They can run away even if they can't fight!"
"Taking a step back, even if we can really eat these vanguard troops and wipe out the Prussian vanguard of 20,000 people... If that happens, the relationship between our Republic and the Prussians will completely deteriorate!"
"Bismarck will definitely fight us to the death. Don't forget that we still have two to three hundred thousand troops trapped in enemy-occupied areas! Don't forget that the vast land in the northeast is in the hands of the enemy..."
"What if they take revenge on our soldiers and civilians?"
"We have to consider politics... This battle must be fought by the Prussians who have to retreat when they are faced with difficulties. We cannot completely anger them, and we must not drive them crazy..."
"It's difficult, it's really difficult..."
Hold! Thiers suddenly cursed in his heart, "You're such an inexperienced old stubborn, you're thinking too far ahead. Do you really think you're the savior of France? Do you also want to sign the armistice agreement?"
"That is my glory. This war must end in my hands. This is my historical mission... Damn old bastard, you dare to take my credit?"
The flesh on Thiers' face twitched involuntarily. He still wanted to persuade him again, but at this time another group of officers came to the general for advice.
The old general waved his hand, "Stop talking about it. I have already decided on this matter. We choose to stick to it and will not attack!"
Thiers' proposal was completely rejected. When he left the general's residence unwillingly, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
The carriage ran wildly on the street late at night, and Thiers's eyes radiated with a wolf-like light: "You can't be arrogant for a few days. If I let you have fun for another two or three months, you will definitely be unlucky. Just wait..."
"Go to my friend's factory right away. I want to continue to use his telegraph machine... I don't believe I can force you to death, old bastard!"
"You want this world to be peaceful? Just dream..."
Thiers' old friend, the factory owner Eugene, has his own telegraph machine. This is also Thiers' secret contact place. Few people know that his relationship with Eugene is so deep.
Moreover, Thiers always used this telegraph machine to send reports to Xiao Letian, and all political changes in Paris were sent to the desk of the head of state as soon as possible.
At six o'clock in the morning, Xiao Letian was woken up from his deep sleep. He received a secret message from Thiers and finally knew what was happening in the city.
"The old general is very smart! He made the right choice. From a military perspective, his tactics are without any mistakes... Even from a political perspective, they are very beneficial to France..."
"Haha, it's a pity. If it's good for France, wouldn't it be bad for us?"
Xiao Letian jumped off the cot, put on his military uniform and said loudly, "Prepare face wash, breakfast... prepare war horses, I'm going to see Bismarck... I need him to make a decision on important matters!"
A group of personal guards swarmed in and began to help the head of state organize the house. A large basin was filled with hot beef noodle soup, and it was filled with fragrant chili oil. There were also a lot of chopped sesame seeds and spices in the chili oil. .
"Okay, okay... This is much better than Western food. Give me a big bowl..."
Just as he was talking, a burst of chaotic footsteps suddenly sounded outside, "The head of state... the head of state... the prime minister of Bismarck is here... the prime minister of Bismarck has arrived!"
Almost following the voice, Xiang Ying opened the door of the town hall respectfully, and Bismarck walked in surrounded by a group of officers and soldiers.
"The head of state is so leisurely! Do you want to get credit for getting up so early?"
"I've been stuck with you today, and I want to see if you still dare to act arbitrarily!"
"What is it? Why does it smell so good? Give me one... I will definitely eat it for you today!"
An angry Bismarck sat directly opposite Xiao Letian!
Xiao Letian was happy when he saw it. He personally took the bowl, chopsticks and spoon and filled the Prime Minister with a large bowl of beef noodle soup. "Try our Chinese special snacks, it's very homely!"
"Braised beef, strong noodles, vegetables and chili oil... a bowl of it in the morning will make you feel energetic!"
"Especially in winter, it's absolutely delicious... The hot soup is Shunqi, and you have a piece of big radish. This is Shunqi, Shunqi!"
Bismarck angrily took a sip with his spoon, "Ah! It's so spicy... so spicy! Is this breakfast in hell? Why do you put so many chili peppers..."
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