Chapter Eighty-Nine: French Dishes
France is really in a state of squabble, and its own citizens are being subjected to systematic and purposeful devastation, and they are still quarrelling.
It's Paul's turn. When Dume spoke, the Corsican senator, who felt an unprecedented humiliation in Britain, said to all the people: "If we allow other countries, especially our so-called allies, to inflict wanton harm on the people we need to protect, and to carry out massacres for our own good, I have to wonder if there is any need for France to continue to exist!" ”
There was an uproar, and when a congressman said something like that on a formal occasion, he was already risking his political life.
French President Raymond. Poencaré was looking gloomy at the moment, he didn't think Paul. How ugly Dume's words are, it is clear that no matter what the direction of the war situation is, the next French president will definitely have no chance with him.
What a shame! France was attacked by its ally Britain, and not only was it being bombed, but the French army in northwestern France was also facing the humiliation of being disarmed and detained by the British, and there was even a case where the French refused to surrender their weapons and engaged the British. It's unprecedented and ridiculous, but it happened.
Edward. Helio is also gloomy, France's current Minister of Public Works, and himself one of the main figures of the French Syriza coalition. He was moderate and pursued the well-being of the people, initiating many projects for the benefit of the people during his tenure, and also made great efforts to provide logistics for France after the outbreak of war.
At this moment, Edward. Helio's heart was full of sorrow, and from time to time he would look at Aristide not far away. Brian.
Aristide. Briand, the previous prime minister of the cabinet, was known for his toughness, launching several crackdowns on domestic strikes. He was one of the agitators for Germany's entry into the war, and had left his post because of the unfavorable situation of the war.
After successive defeats at Verdun and the Somme, the French government has fallen, and some cabinet members remain in the cabinet, while many continue to be active as parliamentarians.
The main purpose of the meeting in Bordeaux was to discuss how to deal with the British bombing of major French cities. Most of the top brass did not rush to make their voices heard, but the members of the Senate and the House of Commons engaged in heated discussions, and then the discussion undoubtedly turned into a quarrel under the "boiling" of urine.
Because of the continuous defeat of the war, coupled with the fact that a large number of French people in the prime of life lost their lives on the battlefield, and at the moment when even women needed to be drafted, the prestige of those who agitated for war before the war began to plummet, and their influence among the French people became less and less.
The pacifist parliamentarians were sensible when France was faced with a dilemma, and did not take the opportunity to rise to power. Maybe it can't be said to be rational, it should be said that they are not willing to come to power at this time, because coming to power now means that they need to carry the black pot. Then, when the country needs to face an important choice, the ruling machine, which can decide the fate of the country, is afraid of taking the blame, or does not want to take the blame, so that the ruling machine comes to a standstill.
Now, there is a "backstabbing man" who jumps out, he is like a firefly in the night, and like a light in the dark, blooming with his own light.
This "man of the backs" is Paul, who has always been known for his mildness. Dume, whose four sons had died on the battlefield, knew that he hated Germany and was now seeking reconciliation with Germany...... No, not conciliation, but a shout that even if they admit defeat to Germany, they should do something to help the French people who are being bombed by the British Air Force.
At that moment, the brilliance of the "lovers of the people" was in Paul. Behind Dummy's back shone a dazzling light, and the expressions on the faces of some people who were also seriously dissatisfied with the British bombing and cared for the French people in the German-occupied areas were extremely solemn.
Paul. Du Mei's speech continued, in the midst of a constant noise of people, continuing his speech.
"Cooking" is freedom, and freedom also includes the ability to interfere during meetings, and even to fight on the spot, even when the country has reached the stage of life and death.
Of course, now a group of parliamentarians in France are just noisy and not fighting, after all, the country is almost finished, so why do you need to restrain it, right?
"So, what does the senator mean that we concede defeat to the Kaiser?"
"No, we will not admit defeat to the Kaiser!"
"That ......"
Similar questions have been asked several times and then Paul. Du Mei replied many times, he didn't want to admit defeat.
In fact, unless they are forced to have no way out, none of the parliamentarians of the "boiled" countries will be the first to raise the word of surrender. Even if the country is really defeated, who is chosen to sign the surrender and defeat document will require a period of internal fighting, and the losing side will bear the black pot of defeat, and whoever bears it means that the political career of that person is over.
"We have lost the potential for war and are being betrayed by our allies, but I still do not see any possibility of a final victory for Germany." Paul. Speaking to the hearts of the majority, Dume said: "It is precisely because we know that there is no hope of final victory for Germany that we have persevered." In particular, the United States, as the world's largest industrial country, entered the war, and China, the world's most populous country, promised to send 2 million troops, so we need to stand on the side that will win the final victory! ”
The noise and something fell silent for a while, and after so many speeches and noises, Paul. Dume finally stated his position, that is, they would not bow to the Kaiser.
On the side of the winners? France had been able to lead the war to victory, but the war was fought in France, and the war continued with repeated victories by the Germans. What is strange is that even though the German army has been winning on the battlefield, no one thinks that the final flower of victory will be plucked by the Kaiser.
The war that took place on the European continent was no longer a pure war in which the army could reap the fruits of victory by winning repeatedly, but evolved into a war in which one could make it to the end.
The French have repeatedly lost militarily, but the politicians have seen it very accurately, they know who will win the war in the end, so there are still people who choose to endure when the British bomb French cities.
"We're going to send food and everything we need to the north!" Paul. Du Mei looked around at the big men who had quieted down, and said: "As long as we can guarantee that we can help more French people who have been injured by the air raids, we should even pay more!" ”
Paul. Du Mei swore that he wanted to make the British look good, and he would do it when he said it! For example, let France, which still has economic background, give Germany a blood transfusion, and even if Germany promises not to attack again and maintain calm on the front, he is even willing to pay more.
[France shed enough blood in this war, it's time for the British to shed it!] 】