"They had a powerful army, but they had too many consuls. The so-called republic was ultimately just a group of careerists fighting for power among themselves."
said William Pitt the Younger with a shrug.
However, George III stood up and walked back and forth for a few steps before saying: "They also have a commander-in-chief, Napoleon Bonaparte. This man was once the number one general under Emperor Zhu Daohua of the Ming Dynasty. After returning to France, he led the French army He has achieved an unprecedented victory and has great prestige among the French army! Such a character has been squeezed out of the core of power."
"Your Majesty the King, are you saying..." Little William Pitt's eyes lit up, "Napoleon Bonaparte will be the key to the collapse of the French Republic?"
"It may not mean destruction, but a commander with great prestige in the army will be pushed out of the center of power, if he has even the slightest ambition!"
George III made a gesture with his thumb and forefinger that made Korean men furious.
"Just a little bit is enough."
This is not the time for the republic of later generations.
in this era.
No successful republic exists.
What, you mean America?
The current United States of America is obviously not a successful country. In the eyes of Europeans, they are bumpkins in the New World of North America, and they are bullied by the British every day.
There is no shadow of the glory that later saw more than a dozen aircraft carriers dominate the seven seas.
The other is the French Republic - but in the opinion of George III, this republic will not exist for long.
France is a country that worships strong men.
The person most likely to become this strongman now is Napoleon Bonaparte.
"If Napoleon becomes the ruler of France." William Pitt frowned, "then we can only seek contact and even cooperation with France!"
"Cooperation?" George III was a little surprised.
"Yes, cooperation, cooperation in the New World. According to intelligence, the Chinese have probably established a colonial stronghold on the west coast of the New World. They are going to start flooding into the New World on a large scale!"
said William Pitt the Younger.
When George III heard this, a solemn look appeared on his face.
When we think about the population of more than 400 million, including Japan, Korea and other tributary countries, the population may reach 600 million, and the Oriental yellow people will flood into the New World on a large scale.
George III couldn't help but feel numb.
if possible.
He now wants to send troops to remove the strongholds established by the Chinese in the New World.
But helpless.
Now although Britain has drawn a large area on the map.
Americans are also enclosing territory on the map.
But in fact.
In the mountainous western part of the North American continent.
There are also a large number of Indian hunting tribes present.
These nomadic tribes are not like the farming tribes in Mexico.
They are brave and good at fighting and very fierce.
These tribes usually hunted the bison herds of North America.
After western colonists came to America and the introduction of horses.
These tribes soon transformed into semi-nomadic and semi-hunting tribes.
Nomadic tribe.
And the original nomadic tribes have not been brainwashed by religion.
Isn't this just like the Mongolians before they were brainwashed by the Yellow Sect?
So he is very capable of fighting.
in history.
To destroy these tribes.
Americans have even begun to use human skin to make leather boots - after all, they are a capitalist country and they still understand the relationship between supply and demand.
The warriors of the Indian tribes in western North America lost one scalp each.
The American sages would have had one more pair of exquisite leather boots.
And now whether it is the United States, Britain, or the Viceroyalty of New Spain in the south.
It is difficult to directly send a large army to cross the Rocky Mountains and cross thousands of miles. In the meantime, you may also have to risk fighting some large Indian tribes to destroy a Chinese stronghold that does not know where exactly it is!
so.
Now for the British.
All they have to do is strengthen their power in North America.
It is foreseeable that the main expansion direction of the Ming Empire in the future will be the American continent!
It’s even different from the European “colonization” of the Americas.
The Ming Empire's expansion into America was the real colonization.
"According to the news from the east, the Ming Empire has experimented with a method of expansion called "collective farms" in Southeast Asia and the Manchu and Mongolian regions in the north in recent years. By organizing hundreds of armed young men, they carried out cannibalization along the rivers. In this way, once they occupy the place, they will have enough population and strength to defend it!" William Pitt took a deep breath and said, "When there are enough collective farms, this It is also a powerful force! The Ming Empire was taking advantage of their population. '
William Pitt Jr.'s words made King George III of Britain look even more solemn.
"In other words, we are likely to see the emergence of a Ming Empire in the American colonies with a population of more than one million in ten years. It is very likely that half of this population of more than one million will be young adults. You can pull out an army of 100,000 people.”
"By that time, no matter it is us, the Spaniards, or even those Americans." William Pitt shrugged: 'We will all be driven away from America! '
“So what does this have to do with collaboration?”
"The French are negotiating war with the Spanish. They are asking the Spanish to cede Louisiana to them. We can promote this process and make the French a stakeholder in the American continent!" William Pitt the Younger said, "If the French dominate If they conquer Europe, then they have the obligation to lead the Europeans to fight the Chinese!”
George III nodded slightly.
"So, the focus now is on the New World. Our opponent cannot be the French, but the Ming Empire!"
"Yes, my lord!"
Just when the king and prime minister of the British Empire were thinking about ending the disputes on the European continent and confronting the Ming Empire in the New World.
in Paris.
The consuls of the Directory of the First French Republic were jubilantly enjoying the dividends of victory in the war.
The first was the Spanish sue for peace.
Spain and the British Empire were different.
Their army was not strong, and when Britain did not continue to increase its troops, the Russians withdrew, and the Habsburg kings were frightened.
The Spanish now faced a direct military threat from the French Republic.
Although King Carlos IV of Spain was a fool, it was the Queen of Spain, Princess Maria Luisa of Parma, and her lover Manuel de Godoy who were now in charge.
Well.
In fact, Queen Maria is not smart either.
In other words, he thinks he is smart.
Joining the anti-French alliance was actually the biggest mistake of Spanish foreign policy.
They actually dared to send troops with the British even though they were close to France. They did not consider the retaliation against them if the French slowed down.
And now.
The failure of the war forced the Spanish to pay a price.
"Maybe we can get Louisiana tomorrow! That's a big land!"
"The Republic brought strength and prosperity to France!"
"Long live the Republic!"
All of a sudden.
the governors of the republic shouted.
But Paul Barras, the first consul of the French Republic who was sitting at the head of the table, was frowning.
Because the optimism of these consuls was based on the victory of the French army.
The reason why the French army won was because they had a genius commander, Marshal Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a European and received the title of Duke of the Ming Empire!
but now.
Because they were afraid of the marshal's prestige in the army, these consuls collectively passed a decision to let Napoleon leave the army and go to Egypt to become the governor of Egypt.
Barro Barras does not agree with this approach in his heart.
But helpless.
His power was also based on the support of the consuls.
And he was actually quite afraid of Napoleon.
After Napoleon returned home.
Robespierre's reign of terror was overthrown, and the French Republic ushered in an era of collective governance by consuls. During this process, Barrobaras, who was very close to Napoleon, gained prestige by electing Napoleon to become the commander-in-chief of the army. .
And with the great victory of the war.
Barro Barras's prestige was unprecedentedly high, and he successfully obtained the position of First Consul.
Napoleon, who was in charge of the army, became a thorn in the eyes of the consuls at this time.
Being ostracized by the collective, Napoleon left the army and headed for Egypt.
But now, what the governors of the Republic enjoy are the fruits of victory brought by the army.
"Everyone, the enemy may come back at any time!"
Paul Barras reminded.
"Of course, of course, Your Excellency the First Consul, but our army does not need a marshal!"
"We can't let Napoleon come back!" some consuls shouted.
The political system of the First French Republic was based on that of the Roman Republic.
Everyone knows how Rome turned from a republic to an empire.
What kind of dictator, a dictator for life, and finally the emperor?
This is a routine.
We all know each other very well.
Is it enough not to let Napoleon come back?
Paul Barras felt uneasy.
This man's prestige in the army was so great that even after leaving Paris, this influence did not weaken much.
The citizens of Paris also regarded the Corsican as a hero.
"Mr. Chief Consul"
Right now.
An attendant came quickly and whispered in Paul Barras's ear.
"The 4th Infantry Division did not leave Paris for unknown reasons, and officers of the Paris garrison often gathered together during this time."
"reunion?"
Barro Barras frowned.
He felt even more uneasy.
"Let the newly formed National Guard guard the Directory"
He thought for a moment and whispered.
If Paul Barras appeared outside Paris right now.
He will find out unexpectedly.
At this time, Napoleon, the French governor of the Egyptian colony, should be in Cairo. He was riding a maroon war horse. There were two generals beside him wearing military uniforms and carrying three general stars on their shoulders.
Beside them, there were about three hundred cavalrymen.
Right now.
ahead.
A group of knights came on horseback.
The leader was a general in his forties.
After seeing the people coming on horseback from ahead.
A smile appeared on Napoleon's lips.
If the important ministers around Emperor Zhu saw this smile, they would probably feel strange subconsciously.
because
This is Emperor Zhu's signature smile.
This Marshal Napoleon is consciously imitating the Ming Dynasty’s restored emperor.
His ambition.
It's so obvious.
"Michelle is here, what good news will he bring?"
Napoleon said.
Neither of the two generals around him answered.
Because Lieutenant General Michel Ney had dismounted and gave a military salute in front of Napoleon.
"Marshal, the 1st Grenadier Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division is fully prepared. The army is in Paris at this time and can be launched at any time!"
Napoleon and the two generals beside him smiled.
"So, those consuls are probably still immersed in the joy of victory in the war." A general next to Napoleon said.
His name was Joachim Murat, one of the three heroes in Napoleon's army.
And another general named Jean Lannes.
He was also a marshal under Napoleon in history.
"The senior and middle-level officers of the Fourth Infantry Division have already expressed their loyalty, not to mention the soldiers under their command. Marshal, your prestige in the army is great enough, there is no need to be afraid at all, you are single If you enter Paris alone, the consuls will not be able to mobilize any troops to deal with you."
Jean Lana said.
"So this time is the end of those consuls. They are too weak and are only satisfied with the victory of one war. Little do they know that France could have gained the German region and the Iberian Peninsula because of the victory of this war. In this case, the Netherlands, Norway and other countries will also succumb to France. By then, we will be able to dominate the European continent. Like the Ming Empire, we will have a powerful army and navy, and we can even participate in the competition for world hegemony! ” said Joachim Murat.
Napoleon's expression changed: "Do you think that with the power of France, we can compete with the Ming Empire for world hegemony?"
The three of them looked at each other.
Joachim Murat said: "Why not? The Ming Empire only developed a few years earlier. In terms of basics, Europe is better than China. If we can integrate the power of Europe, it will be enough to fight them!"
"But it's difficult." Napoleon said, "Europe is not China. Europe has always been divided."
"Maybe we can't completely get Europe, so in terms of overall national strength, we still can't compare with the Ming Dynasty. But... this doesn't mean that we have nothing to do. His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is eyeing the New World, and we may be able to support Britain. The United States and Spain are fighting against them in the New World!”
Napoleon said.
It is said that the butt determines the head.
When he was about to become the ruler of France.
What he began to consider was, of course, the interests of France.
(End of chapter)
