The second watch, happy Tanabata

After Proudhon's withdrawal, the International Workers' Congress was successfully convened and adopted a programme based on Marx's proposal for the class struggle, despite the opposition of the remaining bourgeois democrats, adopted resolutions on the need to restore Poland's democratic independence, stressed the need for the working class to participate in the political struggle, and insisted on fighting the capitalists to the end.

Some mild-mannered little fresh revolutionaries even wanted to retreat, after all, they could not accept Marx's spirit of fighting the capitalists to the end.

At this time, however, Marx successfully assumed the official positions of the International Workingmen's Federation, including a member of the General Committee and the German Correspondence Secretary, leading all the work of the General Committee of the Association, the real leader of the International Federation, and the "soul" of the General Committee. Almost all the documents published by the General Committee were written by Marx.

But what Karl Marx is most grateful for is the mysterious figure who brought Proudhon to fall overnight. He knew the inside story, and there was only one person who could make Napoleon III act so radically without warning, and that was the Emperor's trusted minister, Garion.

Thinking of this, Marx even felt ashamed in his heart, originally inviting Garion to participate in the International Workers' Congress was just for him to make up a number, but he did not expect that this French writer, who had been playing soy sauce on the fringes of power, became the key core to save the International Workers' Congress.

It can be said that without Galion secretly turning the tide, there would have been no international congress dominated by Marx!

If it weren't for the fact that Garion would have had a greater advantage by staying with Napoleon III, Marx would have even wanted to invite him to join the International Workers' Congress and preside over the daily work meetings.

For this reason, Karl Marx specially set up a table of food at home and invited Galian and Engels to his home.

Garion gladly attended, for he had had enough of the "dark English cuisine" offered at the inn, the horrible animal ingredients mixed with beef and salted fish, and the daily meal was worse than hanging.

It's a rare day in London.

Marx, who had been busy with preparations, rarely had free time, so he and Yanni set up the dinner plate and invited Garrian to come into the house and take a seat. Engels sat across from Garion and gave him a friendly smile.

The atmosphere was pleasant, the three of them understood, and everything was in plain sight.

Marx opened a bottle of white wine and poured a dark red liquid into their goggles, which he shook and held flat, and said to Garion, "Cheers to our great cause." ”

"Cheers."

The trio shared the joy of the moment.

After drinking a glass of wine, Marx began to talk more.

"The Proudhonists were already in great disstrength in Paris, and could not influence the workers' congress for the time being. It's just that I didn't expect Napoleon III to kill the killer, and I'm afraid that for a long time from now on, Proudhon will not be able to support the overall situation for the time being. ”

Karl Marx shook his head with some regret, although Proudhon disagreed with himself on the line, he disappeared as a staunch anti-imperialist revolutionary force, and after all he could not bear it. He also hoped that the International Workers' Federation would act quickly to bring the revolutionaries who were still in hiding in Paris to London, but Napoleon III was quicker than he could do, and a large number of his comrades fell under the guns of the reactionaries before they could escape.

"Isn't that just right?"

Garion cut a piece of steak, stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it slowly, then swallowed it in one gulp, licked the sauce from the root of his tooth with his tongue, and said with a smile, "Isn't the gradual withdrawal of the Proudhonists from the stage of Paris giving the rest of us room to live?" It is entirely possible for the Congress of a Workers' International to set up a workers' branch in Paris, France, to carry out propaganda and preparation. Wait for the right moment. Of course, in the early days of the French branch, it was necessary to seek refuge in certain powers within Paris. This is not against our original intention, on the contrary, it can preserve our strength and grow stronger. Although we do not bother to conceal our views in order to overthrow the rule of the capitalists, we need to be careful when it comes to specific issues. ”

Marx and Engels were slightly stunned, and what Garion said was exactly what they had not put into action before.

"The establishment of a branch in France is a good idea. I think it's totally doable. ”

Engels put down his knife and fork, and instead of eating much, he lit a cigarette and explained, "If the revolution in the French branch is successful, it will lead to revolution in the rest of Europe, and it will eventually become a torrent of revolution throughout Europe." The emperor will be deposed, the big capitalists will be hanged, and the goal of liberating the world will finally be achieved. ”

Both men have become increasingly important to Garion, not only are they on the same page, but he is also able to provide much court information that other revolutionaries can't obtain.

Garion also became the first figure in history to rise to prominence both within the Imperial Government and within the Revolutionary Party, as both sides regarded him as their own.

Seeing that the atmosphere and timing were ripe, he finally had the opportunity to throw out the question that had been hidden in his mind for a long time. From the very beginning of the meeting, he thought of bringing it up at a suitable opportunity.

"And I have a reluctant request."

In the face of Marx, who was already the leader of the General Committee of the International Conference, Garion did not shy away from saying bluntly, "I think that it is not enough for us to have a program of action and a manifesto, but also to have spiritual motivation and inspiration to persist in the revolutionary cause." ”

"And what does Garion think is needed?"

Engels crossed his chin with his hands, thinking of Garion's identity as a poet and writer, and asked curiously, "Is it poetry?" ”

"No, not poetry."

Garion shook his head, showed a firm look, and said word by word, "It is a song that belongs to revolutionaries, and it can quickly spread in the word of mouth of revolutionaries all over the world, and when the revolutionary song rings in their ears, they will know that the revolutionary comrades are by their side, and as long as there is one person who sings the revolutionary song, our great cause will be passed on, and the flame of revolution will never be extinguished." ”

Gallien's speech provoked Marx's thoughts, and he felt that Gallien's proposal was good, so he couldn't wait to ask, "So does Garrian have any suitable songs in mind to choose from?" ”

"Of course."

Remembering the revolutionary who resolutely walked to the gallows that afternoon, Garion said in a firm tone, "This song is called 'The Internationale'"

"Created in 1860 in the Central Prison of Paris."

"For the sixteen revolutionaries who were strangled by the imperial government at that time."