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Garion pondered for a moment, his eyes fixed on the gushing spring, pondering how to speak.

The Franco-Prussian War broke out for a number of reasons, the internal reason was that the economic crisis of 1867 hit the French economy hard, agricultural harvests failed, factories went bankrupt, social contradictions intensified, and the working class and petty bourgeoisie became the biggest opponents of Napoleon III. Externally, it was a succession of diplomatic defeats, the end of the situation of Prussia and Austria holding each other down, and the rise of Prussia.

In any case, prosperous France dreamed of going bankrupt in less than seven years, and the Prussian war was a very risky gamble, and Napoleon III, who had no reform courage and political foresight, was only going to go down the evil path from which there was no return.

"I'm trying to figure out, where are we going to lose?"

"Your Majesty's eyes have always been on Russia and Austria, believing that they are the most fundamental threat to France, but in fact the greatest enemy is not Vienna, which is not enterprising, but Berlin, which has been trying to unify Germany by iron and blood."

However, Napoleon III persistently asked, "It is true that Austria has always been our enemy, but why do you say Prussia?" ”

"Not the current Prussia."

"It's Prussia after the reform." ”

"Prussia after the reforms?"

Napoleon muttered to himself, "So how do you think Berlin will be reformed?" ”

"Your Majesty only needs to write down the next words and hand them over to time to verify."

"Oh?"

"If I'm not mistaken, the most crucial person, the current Berlin ambassador to St. Petersburg, the hawkish Bismarck, will likely return to Berlin within two years to assist the ambitious Prince Regent Wilhelm in carrying out centralized reforms, transferring power from parliament to the hands of the king and chancellor, and after the reforms, Berlin will quickly start a war, either to regain the territory controlled by Denmark first, or to defeat Austria and win the dominance of the German Confederation." ”

"There is one thing that Your Majesty may know, that the Prussian government has asked the State Assembly to agree to the appropriation of 10,000,000 thalers, to increase the peacetime force from 140,000 to 217,000, to extend the active period, and to abolish the National Reserve. Prince Wilhelm also commissioned General Albrecht von Rohn, Minister of War, to carry out the work. Three months ago, Ron proposed to parliament a reform plan to change the length of service in the standing army from two years to three years, and increase the number of conscripts from 40,000 to 63,000 per year. Military training has also been strengthened, the armed forces have been equipped with advanced weapons, and officers in the prime of life have been appointed. ”

Napoleon was horrified by the information provided by Garrian, and Benedetti, the ambassador to Berlin, had only recently learned of the Prussian government's move, but the young man in front of him seemed to have known about it.

"But we have trained the strongest light cavalry in the world in our overseas colonies!"

Napoleon stared at Garion, his majestic tone tinged with self-absorbed arrogance, like a great monarch full of flowers.

"No way, Prussia will not be able to defeat us."

"So what?"

Garion did not echo Napoleon III's complacency, but poured cold water on him. He opened his arms, pointed to the dome of the cross at Les Invalides, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, keep your eyes open and look at your French army, isn't the problems exposed in the Crimean War enough to wake you up?" The corrupt habits of private use, speculation, and fake public welfare, which were the main foundations of the Second Reich system, had inevitably affected the army, and once Prussia pushed forward with reform, they were bound to put military reform first, but what about us? Standing still, indulging in the glory of the past, all this is an illusion! ”

Garion ruthlessly punctured the false lie, so much so that Napoleon frustrated himself to stop him from continuing.

"Shut up!"

The young man in front of him did not show any intention of bowing to the powerful.

"I'm not going to shut up, let's face it, Your Majesty. Obstructing the reform and unification of Germany and promoting the improvement of the army are the important problems you face. Even if everyone is dreaming of a great power, I know that deep down His Majesty is worried about the future - overestimated praise and mismatched national power, supported by the glory of the former empire, it only takes a war to be exposed. Then you will face not only Prussian artillery fire, but also the anger of the people. ”

Garion's eloquent speech made Napoleon III stand still, and the situation that the generals and politicians who came and went in and out of the court did not see through, was clearly said by an ordinary literati.

Otherwise, he would not have rushed to relax the opposition seats in Congress and win over the working class and petty bourgeoisie.

This is also the only advantage of the traverser, standing in the afterthought of the experience of the descendants, can give the parties Daigo empowerment.

Napoleon III seemed to see the shadow of Richelieu's prime minister from the young man in front of him.

The facts reminded him that the other party was just an ordinary young man. When his eyes were fixed on Princess Mathilde, he suddenly understood why his cousin admired each other so much.

"Have you ever thought that if I were a tyrant, you might be in jail right now."

"I just don't want to see the peaceful and stable land trampled by the enemy's iron hooves."

The subtext that the emperor did not hear was that only French revolutionaries were qualified to overthrow the rule of Paris.

"You, Garion."

Napoleon III regained his composure and asked, "Would you like to come to the court?" ”

Faced with this honor, which no one could refuse, he shook his head firmly and said, "Your Majesty, I am just an ordinary literati, and I am not suitable to work in the court. ”

Surprised by the firmness of the other party, Napoleon III said regretfully, "You are the first to refuse me." ”

"But there's one thing, I want your answer."

After a series of foreshadowing, Garian stated the ultimate goal, "In view of the rampant syphilis in Paris, I want to promote the importance of wearing a safe tangle to the people and curb the further spread of the virus." And it is hoped that this measure will be vigorously implemented to encourage the development of production. Even if you are reluctant to agree, I hope that the News Censorship Department will raise your hand to the literati who write articles. ”

Princess Mathilde couldn't help but want to scold Garion for being a fool, was it just to advocate for the improvement of the social atmosphere when she got a precious opportunity?

What the hell is going on in this guy's brain circuit?

Napoleon III quietly listened to Garion's strange request, and asked rhetorically, "That's it?" ”

"Well, that's it."

Napoleon III was stunned for a moment, he did not expect such a request from Galion.

Previously, Archbishop Dar Boy had proposed to force the closure of the tavern and the J courtyard in order to curb the spread of syphilis in France, but he did not agree to this request because he was wary of the rise of religious conservative forces.

And Garion's initiative seems to be more feasible.

"It's a small thing, do you know you're missing a valuable opportunity?"

"Yes, but I'm not interested."

Napoleon III coughed softly, and since the other party had made up his mind, he did not say anything more.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing ......"

Flattered, Garion voiced his concerns, "While this sport is good for the country, I'm worried that there will be obstruction from conservatives and censorship......

"I see what you mean."

Napoleon III gave Gallian one last reassurance, "Since I can contribute to the health of the French people, then I should also support it." Rest assured, no one will dare to go back to you. The same goes for the News Censorship Department. ”

He said in a cold voice, "Is it really my decree that you can't get out of the Tuileries Palace?" ”