After Bismarck heard the news that Gambida had successfully broken through, his expression gradually turned grim. "I didn't expect that such an ordinary congressman could actually shine so brightly in the war..."
"It seems that he must have a place in the political structure of post-war France!"
"This nation can no longer give birth to heroes. In a country with strong nationalism, if a hero is born, it will bring out hundreds of millions of lunatics..."
"Send me an order...have the Logistics Department place an order immediately and quickly design and manufacture a batch of anti-air weapons...as long as they can destroy these balloons!"
Backed by Prussia's strong industrial strength, this kind of low-tech weapon could not stop the engineers at all!
They only need to choose the smallest caliber field gun, as long as it is more powerful than a rifle and has a longer range. They can get dozens of small-caliber field guns and then re-make the base.
It is not complicated at all to enable this small-caliber gun to shoot at large elevation angles. It is just a matter of making a batch of angle-adjusting bases.
But no matter how strong the industrial power is, it will take time to manufacture this thing. Bismarck turned around and sent a telegram to Xiao Letian in the north, asking him to implement the previous plan as soon as possible and completely mobilize the French royalists.
It takes about twelve hours to travel north from Munich to Kassel. However, it is during the war. The railway tracks are full of trains transporting soldiers and supplies south. Although Xiao Letian is a special train, he still has to carry out these operations. Make way for emergency military columns.
At almost every larger station, Xiao Letian's special train had to stop for a while to stagger the military train on the opposite side. As soon as they passed Nuremberg, Bismarck's telegram caught up with Xiao Letian.
Xiao Letian was not surprised at all when he saw the news of Gambit's breakthrough. The French nation was the first in the world to experience the baptism of the Great Revolution. This is the origin of nationalism!
This place is rich in heroism. Women can become saints and inspire the morale of the whole people, let alone seven-foot tall men!
"Don't worry about them, let the train run normally, one person will not be able to change the world..." Xiao Letian turned to look out the window at the busy German station and said calmly.
"It would be best for Gambida to win a beautiful victory in the south... because only in this way can the gold content of my strategy be shown!"
Kassel! One of the important cities in Hesse, Germany. Before the rise of Frankfurt, it used to be the capital of Hesse!
The current Hesse state does not have the majesty of Bavaria. It is divided into four territories, each ruled by different marquis and counts.
Among them, Frankfurt is still a free city, and the whole Hesse is like a piece of scattered sand, which can only sway among the strong!
When France was strong, they relied on France. Now that Prussia is strong, they followed Prussia. In this Franco-Prussian War, Hesse also provided a small number of troops, but it provided a lot of supplies. After all, it has always been rich here.
Xiao Letian's special train passed through the territories of these nobles and naturally received invitations. However, their levels were so different from those of the heads of state that Xiao Letian declined them all!
The status is not equal, and there is nothing to say to you little nobles. Your only end is to obey orders. Just listen to Bismarck's orders, and be a rich man!
The train slowly stopped on the platform of Kassel Station. When Xiao Letian stepped onto the land of Hessen, he couldn't help but take a few deep breaths from the bottom of his heart.
It is indeed the area with the highest forest coverage in Germany. The air here is full of negative oxygen ions. It rained lightly last night, and everything you look at is lush and moist green.
The trees on both sides of the train track have spread out, almost covering the railway. The statue of Hercules on Mount William is faintly visible in the distance. The medieval-style town is full of artistic atmosphere.
This is a very leisurely city, the degree of industrialization is not too high, and people's lives still follow ancient patterns.
Many people didn't get up in the early morning. When the head of state's guards appeared on the streets of the small town, the simple citizens didn't know what happened. They stopped and watched one by one, but they were very quiet and orderly.
The mayor of Kassel accompanied the head of state throughout the whole process. Xiao Letian looked at the scenery of the medieval town and suddenly asked, "Do the Brothers Grimm live here all year round?"
"That's right!" the mayor said proudly, "The Brothers Grimm have always lived in Kassel, and this is already their second hometown..."
Xiao Letian suddenly became interested, "Are they still there? Can I meet them... I guess they are not young anymore, right?"
The mayor suddenly looked lonely, "William Green passed away in 1859...Jacob Green passed away seven years ago in 1863..."
"He passed away..." Xiao Letian looked a little lonely. "After I finish my work, I will go to the former residence of the Brothers Grimm to present a bouquet of flowers..."
“I also hope to collect a batch of original manuscripts of the Brothers Grimm!”
"No problem. On behalf of the Kassel Parliament, I can make a decision and send a batch of authentic manuscripts to the head of state..."
During the close conversation between the two, Mount William was getting closer and closer, and the statue of Hercules on the top of the mountain became clearer and clearer!
When the convoy passed through a dense forest, two teams of palace cavalry lined up neatly were already waiting on both sides of the road. William Palace suddenly appeared in Xiao Letian's eyes.
"I'll go! Is this a prison?" Xiao Letian couldn't help but exclaimed.
The William Palace is indeed the former palace of the younger brother of the God of War. The architectural standards are very high. It may not be as big as Versailles, but it is not much smaller than the Tuileries Palace.
In order to welcome the head of state from the East, the fountain in the garden has been turned on. The Prussian palace guards came out in full dress to greet the head of state. The red carpet was spread out for a hundred meters. Butlers and maids in gorgeous palace costumes lined up at the door to greet him.
"Where is this going to jail? This is pure enjoyment! Sure enough, all the kings in the world are one family, and these nobles in Europe are just an inseparable mess!"
Looking up at the third floor of the palace, a figure flashed across a huge window. Xiao Letian knew that Napoleon III was peeping at him. I believe that the Emperor of France was also struggling in his heart at this moment!
The carriage stopped steadily at the gate, and the chief of the palace guard opened the door respectfully with a trained professional smile and flawless palace etiquette.
"Welcome, distinguished head of state... I hope the rain and humidity in Kassel haven't ruined your good mood!"
Xiao Letian stepped on the soft red carpet and laughed heartily, "As long as I can see the people I want to see, even if it's stormy, raining and hailing, I will still be very happy..."
"How is His Majesty's health? Can he see guests?"
Xiao Letian smiled coldly, thinking to himself that if Napoleon III doesn't see me, then I will have no choice but to break in!
