It is recognized all over the world that politicians are the most shameless profession. It is full of conspiracy, betrayal and various transactions. It is easier to turn against someone than to read a book. Sometimes gangsters are more trustworthy than them.
There were many secret transactions between Thiers, Bismarck and Xiao Letian, and Thiers did receive a lot of secret financial assistance. In return, a lot of Paris intelligence was leaked through him.
It's not just an exchange of information. To support a politician to come to power, then in the subsequent policy formulation, the supported lackey will definitely have some expressions. Isn't France's national interest being sold out bit by bit?
But a lackey also has his own plans. After he has accomplished his goal, it is really a question whether he is still willing to be your lackey.
There are many things like eating up your investment and taking your aid, but in the end they don’t do anything for you, and instead stab you in the back.
And between countries, and between nations, this kind of gangsterism is widely publicized in the image of heroes within the nation.
Maybe Thiers also has such a small idea. He feels that although he has eaten you, taken you, and made some secret deals, as long as I go on stage, and then I become tougher and don't agree to those promises, it will be fine.
Will Bimarck and Xiao Letian expose me? Haha, as long as I can bring victory to France and solve the problem, then will I care about your exposure?
When I become the president, I will definitely have countless royal trumpeters to help me with propaganda. They will paint me with makeup and make me look like a tragic hero.
A down-and-out congressman who deeply loved his motherland had the courage to endure hardships before facing the historical decision of destroying his country and his family, and volunteered to become a double spy.
While he was being conceited to his enemies, he was also engaging in overt and covert fights with domestic careerists. He did not hesitate to take the blame and lead France out of the quagmire of failure.
He finally succeeded, he became the president of France, and then his determined resistance finally led the people to defeat the invaders and safeguard the interests of the country.
Hahaha... With such publicity, doesn't this image become great and glorious?
As long as the final result is a victory, the people will naturally forget the previous shady story, and even sympathize with his desperate efforts!
This is the correct thinking and values of politicians. Thiers's ability to rise to the top is indeed based on his basic qualifications. Today, he will start to be reckless and refuse to admit his mistakes!
I just want to break up, even if you threaten me with exposing secrets, I won't be afraid!
"Dear Prime Minister, Head of State...please remember, you two will not gain anything by destroying me. It will only anger the people of France!"
"To be honest, France lost this war. We admit this, but do you think France will be destroyed? That's just trying to blind you!"
"I'm not afraid of my downfall, I'm not afraid of the people's rebuke, I'm not afraid of the black cells of the trial prison, I'm not afraid of even being dragged outside the Tuileries Palace and beheaded, I don't care either!"
"Neither death nor ruin can threaten me! On the contrary, you will encounter a huge whirlpool!"
"At that time, the whole of France will enter a state of unrelenting and comprehensive resistance, and the flames of national war will burn all over France!"
"Historically, we have fought with Britain for a hundred years, so what if we fight with you for another hundred years? It's just mutual destruction. I think Britain wants us to fight a hundred-year war..."
"Do you still have the potential to continue fighting in Germany? Your supplies are almost exhausted. If you cannot smoothly enter the construction stage of self-cultivation and regeneration, I am afraid that the newly unified country will fall apart again!"
"And you, Your Majesty the Head of State, you have stayed in Europe for too long... I'm afraid Asia is already unstable, right? Don't forget that the Qing Dynasty has always been your thorn in the side!"
"Now you are relying on the victorious telegrams sent back from Europe to maintain the situation. Your violent victory has frightened the hostile forces in Asia!"
"But once the war enters a stalemate, how do you control the situation? If you get stuck in the quagmire, be careful of the back garden catching fire!"
Thiers drank the fruit tea in one gulp, as if it were a glass of strong wine. "I am no longer interested in such negotiations. My bottom line is 260 million, and I can add part of the money to redeem the captives..."
"The money spent to ransom the captives will never exceed 100 million... Let's see, 400 million is my absolute bottom line. If you can accept it, then we can continue to talk. If you can't, then let's break up!"
What a bachelor! Xiao Letian watched Thiers' wonderful performance and couldn't help but applaud!
"Okay, okay... wonderful, really wonderful! If you don't become a gang leader, you will really bury your talent by going to the gangsters..."
"I really have to admit that I can't refute the theory you mentioned. If this war really becomes protracted, we really won't be able to escape!"
"But... do you really think everything will develop as you expect?"
Xiao Letian looked at the new French president meaningfully, "Have you overestimated your own power? Do you really think that without our support, you can solve the current chaotic situation in France?"
"Let me be clearer. Can you really solve the current civil war in France?"
Bismarck obviously had no interest anymore. He stood up and said to Xiao Letian, "I'll leave the rest of the negotiations to you. I'm going to deal with the official documents...Obviously our new president does not clearly understand his own strength. Then Let him continue to dream!"
After saying that, the iron-blooded prime minister left like this, leaving Thiers with a confused look on his face: "What...what does this mean? Do you still want to talk about it?"
Xiao Letian smiled and said, "Talk! Of course we have to talk. Otherwise, how about we start a bet first?"
"How do you say this?" Thiers sat up straight.
Bismarck refilled the president's cup of hot tea, "You have just taken office now, and the fire in your heart is burning. No matter how I pour cold water on it, I'm afraid you won't listen..."
"Then let's put aside the dispute for now and let's not talk about the final outcome of the peace talks for the time being... You should first find a way to solve the problem of the Paris Commune!"
"Didn't you already mobilize 200,000 new troops? Don't say that your army is vegetarian. I know your strategic intentions very well!"
"We, the Chinese, maintain strict neutrality with the German army. We don't care about anything. We can even withdraw from the city defenses of Paris..."
"You can solve your problem yourself... If you solve it beautifully, it means that you have the absolute strength to rule this country, and everything will be easy to do according to your wishes. Four hundred million francs is no problem..."
"But..." Xiao Letian smiled coldly, "Haha, if you can't solve the civil war problem in France, it means you still need our force!"
"When the time comes, let's continue talking!"
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