On a summer morning, standing on the empty playground in the center of Paris, you can see the clouds in the sky as if people were very close, and the sunlight shining from behind the clouds gives the clouds a golden edge, and these golden rays pass through the Arc de Triomphe, as if to coat this magnificent arch building with a gilded gilt. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Dark gray light gray clouds, piles and clusters, arranged in clusters, unlike the slightest light clouds floating in the clear sky, as if they were gilded porcelain, there is a dignified and magnificent demeanor, these clouds are thick and light, it seems that they have gone through several centuries, so they can contain a special mature charm, with the most charming landscapes of the city, it is even more magnificent and magnificent, and the bearing is extraordinary.

In the square next to the Arc de Triomphe, there was already a large crowd of people full of curiosity and eagerness, some of them holding binoculars and looking left and right, as if they were watching some grand play in the theater.

Beneath the Arc de Triomphe, a large group of soldiers in a tight phalanx, their expressions much more serious, these Guards soldiers in bearskin hats and blue uniforms stood straight, their rifles tightly clenched, and lined up in several solemn columns for His Majesty the Emperor and another Emperor to review.

And under their gaze, a group of people dressed in military uniforms and riding tall horses, with their not very delicate riding skills, rode slowly towards them. Around is a group of officers and generals, and in the middle are today's two protagonists.

These two people, one of whom looked to be in his forties, were very enthusiastic and flamboyant, as if everything was under control; The other man was only in his early twenties, and his demeanor was very restrained, as if he was trying to play his own role.

Although they are very different in age and demeanor, they are almost the same, they are both emperors of a country, and they have unquestionable authority, and now they are ruling their own country according to their own ideas, of course, one is full of self-confidence, and believes that he is favored by God; The other is worried, always wondering what he has done wrong, and seems to be a pessimist who is naturally melancholy.

When the Austrian Emperor Franz-Joseph was invited to France, a great welcome was carried out, and as he arrived in France, he was greeted with a warm welcome from the border, which reached its peak when he boarded the French Emperor's train at the border and arrived in Paris.

The railway station was temporarily closed for a day, and then His Majesty the Emperor of the French Empire personally went to the station to greet his young colleague, and then, under the welcome of the crowd of onlookers, came to the palace together, and the palace also prepared a grand welcome pomp for him, which was really courteous.

The press, which had already received the government's attention in advance, carried out headlines such as "The Emperor Will Stand with France" and introduced the visit of His Majesty the Austrian Emperor in one after another, and reported every detail of the visit in detail, so as to please the Habsburg Emperor who had come from afar, and at the same time to show how sincere the French Empire's goodwill was towards the Austrian Empire.

After a short rest, early the next morning, according to the pre-scheduled itinerary, the two emperors came together to the center of Paris to inspect the guards of the French emperor under the Arc de Triomphe.

The visit of the Habsburg Emperor to France was the first in a century and a half, and it could be regarded as an unprecedented event, so the French court and government took great pains to make this distinguished guest feel the sincerity of France, and at the same time tried to reflect the strength and majesty of the French Empire in this sincerity.

The martial culture in Europe has been going on for many centuries, and the emperors have been wearing military uniforms as ceremonial dresses for many years, so it is only natural that this kind of military parade is the most important part of the welcome ceremony.

In 1807, when His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon was at its peak, the French Empire had experienced many fierce battles with the Russians, and finally defeated the Russians, and then signed a peace treaty with His Majesty Alexander I, the then Tsar of Russia, in Tilsit, agreeing not to attack each other, but to live in friendship, and then the two emperors reviewed the officers and soldiers of the Napoleonic Emperor's great war at that time.

Today, the emperors have changed their candidates, and the location has become a peaceful capital, but the military ostentatious element contained in it has not diminished a little.

Under the watchful eyes of these soldiers who were being reviewed, the two emperors on horseback rode side by side in front of these soldiers, and then stopped their horses.

"Salute!" Under the almost hoarse shouts of the officers, the soldiers raised their guns almost at the same time, and this almost unanimous action also made their bright bayonets reflect the dazzling light at the same time.

His Majesty Emperor Napoleon III waved his hand solemnly, full of pride in anticipation, and looked so complacent! And the young man who was riding with him, although he also had a warm smile on his face, was much more reluctant than His Majesty the Emperor.

His reluctance is easy to understand, but the Habsburg emperors were not willing to pay tribute to Bonaparte if there was any other way out, as it was then, and still is. Even if the emperor had to make a little concession and sacrifice for the sake of reality, this sacrifice would always make them feel uneasy, or secretly resentful.

What's more, the French Empire flaunted its strength, and the Austrians could also feel the chill in it - the magnificent triumphal arch in front of them commemorated the great martial arts of the previous Napoleonic emperor? Aren't these great feats including leading a large army into Vienna twice?

When the French Empire showed its hideous minions, it was always unsettling, especially the Austrian Empire, which had suffered greatly.

But while the French Empire was formidable, the Russian Empire today is far more terrifying.

To the east and west of Austria stood a behemoth, each of which seemed unshakable, which could not ignore their presence and could only choose one as a friend.

In a sense, the Austrians would rather bow to the French than to the barbaric and insatiable greed of the Russians, so His Majesty the Emperor Franz-Joseph could only come to the French Emperor with apprehension and helplessness, and accompany him on a parade of soldiers, thus intimidating the bears to the east with his strong neighbor to the west.

Under the watchful eyes of the people, the two emperors turned over and dismounted, and then walked side by side, walking past the ranks of the soldiers together, and then passing through the Arc de Triomphe with unwavering steps. And when they entered the Arc de Triomphe, the cheering soldiers and civilians turned the place into a sea of joy.

When they received the code, they raised their hands and cheered at the same time, and under their infection, those citizens who came to see the excitement also cheered enthusiastically, commemorating such a rare grand scene.

And at the edge of the square, there was also a crowd of well-dressed people watching all this, but compared to the frenetic atmosphere in front of them, they were much calmer, as if they were watching a show that had nothing to do with themselves.

"It is indeed a rare event for the two emperors to meet in person...... "Count Litvinsky, the Russian minister in a ceremonial dress and medal, put down his monoculars and whispered, "such a scene is really moving, a great monarchy can make people feel so appropriately solemn, the republic can only produce a group of monkeys in top hats......"

"It's a pity that His Majesty the Tsar is not here, and we can't pass on our enthusiasm to him." Standing next to him, Charles replied with a smile, "Actually, we are also looking forward to entertaining the monarch of the Russian Empire. ”

"His Majesty the Tsar was very pleased to be friendly with France, and he also had great admiration for Paris." Perhaps seeing some hope in Charles's words, Count Litwinsky straightened his back, "Therefore, for the sake of friendship between the two countries, we still need to do too much, especially not to allow certain countries to maliciously provoke us because of their own selfish interests." ”

"Don't you want France and the Austrian Empire to be friendly?" Charles asked with a smile. "It seems to me that if the great European powers were able to get along with each other in a way that is friendly and considerate, then the continent will certainly be calmer...... What do you think? ”

"Of course I think so, Your Excellency." In the face of this question, of course, the Count had no way to give a negative answer, so he had to nod his head and agree with Charles. However, the worry in his heart was still too strong that he could only continue to ask, "But...... You have to admit that there are people in this world who just have bad intentions. We all want peace and friendship, but there are those who want to use our good intentions for their own benefit, and their intentions end up making each of us deeply troubled. ”

So what are you bothering about? Mr? You're talking so foggy, I don't understand. Charles asked rhetorically, looking confused.

As an ambassador, the Count was certainly entitled to attend the ceremony to welcome His Majesty the Austrian Emperor, but this ceremony did not make the Count feel much joy, on the contrary, he was worried about the sudden action of the Austrian Emperor.

It was for this reason that he had to use his connections once more, and invited His Excellency the Minister of Trevil to his side, hoping that he would relieve himself of the pressure a little.

His Excellency seemed to be in a good mood at the moment, so after hesitating for a moment, the Count finally decided to test it directly.

"If Austria intends to enrich itself to the detriment of our country, then how are you going to deal with it?" He asked in a low voice.