Milan, Italy.
The solid territory of the Lombard Kingdom.
The magnificent Milan church, with its spiers and sculptures.
The atrium of a gorgeous Gothic building.
Either with reverence, complexity, or worry, they looked at the man who was walking towards the Iron Throne.
At this moment.
Napoleon, wearing a military uniform and a velvet cloak studded with the most gorgeous jewels and gems, was slowly walking up the steps.
Then, he received the Iron Crown from Pope Pius VI.
The Iron Crown is made of six gold plates. The crown is inlaid with cross-petal-shaped jewelry and enamel decorations. Inside is an ancient crown fixed by an iron ring.
Napoleon placed the crown on his head.
The authority of ambassadors abroad is very broad.
He sits high on a throne.
"Long live the king!"
The mission sent by the Russian Empire negotiated with Pan Youke, the consul general of the Ming Empire's Consulate General in Europe, in Paris.
But in the east.
"A true empire should be like an Eastern-style king, with one voice and one leader, with an imperial examination system, and perhaps a unified text and language for civilian rule."
If it cannot get support from European countries.
Therefore, now all European countries can only watch helplessly at this Frenchman. Well, maybe also Italian.
Mikhail and Repnin really led the army to fight the Chinese army, although they did not win.
The Chinese captured fortresses in the northern steppes of Central Asia.
The French present did not think that far ahead.
But if you lose, there is still value in losing.
For example, Russia was the first country in Europe to realize that breech-loading guns would dominate the battlefield.
This is simply shocking, but think about it carefully. Does Europe still have the power to check and balance France?
British warships cannot reach the European continent!
It is normal for the negotiations between the Ming Empire and the Russian Empire to be conducted in Paris.
This winter will be a window period for Russia to include - they can use this winter to conduct diplomatic mediation and try to end this war that Russia must lose as much as possible.
It was replaced by the Central Asian Protectorate of the Ming Empire.
at the same time.
France will enter the stage of world hegemony.
Has the power to make treaties and declare war.
With the arrival of winter, at least the road from Siberia to Moscow is temporarily impassable.
Cheers and applause broke out.
in addition
According to reliable intelligence, the remnant Qing forces in northwest India are now also seeking to contact the Ming Empire, hoping to be canonized by the Ming Empire in the form of vassalage, in order to integrate into the Chinese dynasty system dominated by the Ming Empire.
The envoys looked a little confused. They had never expected that Napoleon would suddenly be crowned King of Italy.
He turned around and looked at all the people watching the ceremony - the local wealthy families in Italy, the noble officials in France, and the envoys from various countries.
Across the desk were the Tsar's special adviser Radishchev and the Minister of War, General Mikhail, as well as Marshal Repnin, who had just been promoted to Marshal of the Empire due to his military exploits.
therefore.
As for the British Army.
They have never dared to fight alone against the armies of any major European country.
However, they are obviously looking forward to the arrival of an era of hegemony belonging to France.
They are also deeply aware of the problem that Russia's industrial strength is seriously lagging behind.
Become a super empire on the same level as the Ming Empire and the British Empire.
They could only be forced to surrender to Ming Dynasty.
"Long live Italy!"
An empire that included France and Italy, and perhaps Spain and Spanish colonies in Central and South America in the future.
but no matter.
"Italy, France and Spain. Napoleon even resurrected the Roman Empire!" Mikhail said with some surprise.
Napoleon sits on the Iron Throne.
The Russians have not compromised yet.
The man in front of him has become the king of Italy.
This is the traditional oath taken by the King of Lombardy when he ascends the throne.
Most people were very excited - they were originally officers of the Young Boys of France, and now the French consul became the king of Italy, which meant the birth of an empire!
"Then we have to fight the Chinese to the end." Petrovich frowned.
The biggest problem now facing the new tsar was how to end the war "with some dignity".
"In any case, the pressure from the Chinese is here. If Napoleon wants to become emperor, he must take responsibility. If he wants to be the leader of Europe, we will praise him as the leader of Europe. We can seek an alliance with the French and work together. Fight against the Chinese!" Marshal Repnin said.
For the Russian Empire.
What's the big deal about putting an emperor's crown on the man in front of you?
Republic?
It has long been forgotten by these revolutionaries who once opposed the Bourbon dynasty.
In the southwest of Central Asia is the Pingxi Fan, a vassal state that submitted to the Ming Empire.
If France can integrate the European continent, then France will be qualified to compete with the Ming Empire for world hegemony!
"God has given me this, and no one dares to blaspheme it!"
It was thought that the Kazakh Khanate had been destroyed.
With such an achievement.
Therefore, the Russians have realized that they are unable to counterattack and even have little confidence in defense.
Subsequently.
"Long live!"
The Chinese can use this as a base to march towards Western Siberia, with the military peak pointed directly at the Ural Mountains - the Chinese can definitely do this.
The new Tsar Petrovich I suddenly stood up from behind his desk, and Bangkok rushed over.
Well.
These three people are all "China hands".
A glorious empire is about to appear.
He received the report that was sent at full speed from Paris, opened it in a hurry, and quickly read the entire report, and then breathed out: "Okay. The Russian Empire can be saved!"
At least.
The man recited ancient oaths.
The Ural Mountains will be a natural chasm for the Chinese.
"Your Majesty! This is the letter I just received from Paris!"
The main place for diplomatic negotiations is Paris.
And once.
The Ming Empire has completely integrated all of Central Asia, then they can use it as a base to continue attacking westward.
but if.
If they can get strong support from the European continent, then the war can continue.
Napoleon thought.
And so far.
"Napoleon has been crowned King of Italy. Is he really going to be Emperor of France?!"
Wait until next spring.
"Of course, otherwise why would he go to Lombardy first? Well, now Europe has another emperor. Since he is the emperor, he has the obligation to help Europe resist the invasion of the East!" said Petrovich I.
Moscow, Kremlin.
The British's actions on the European continent would never be carried out alone without a few allies.
Who can say whether Corsica belongs to France or Italy?
In this era without telegraph or telephone.
Although people are panicking internally, in terms of external posture, the Russian Empire still assumes a posture of fighting to the end.
My thoughts are no longer in Italy.
Radishchev was surprised.
"No! We won't fight to the end. The Chinese are not madmen, and they are not Mongols. They may not cross the Ural Mountains at all costs! Especially when there is a possibility of forming an anti-Ming alliance in Europe!" Miha Ir said, "So, we must show our determination!"
"determination?!"
"Yes! Determination to fight the Chinese to the end!" Mikhail gritted his teeth and said, "Only in this way will the countries in Western Europe trust us and support us!"
"We will be the shield of Europe and the shield of the East that defends European civilization! We must do our best to promote this."
"The Yellow Peril is coming! If Russia falls, the entire European civilization will face catastrophe!" (End of this chapter)
