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Élysée Palace, Paris, France. President of the French Second Republic, Charles Murphy. Bonaparte, standing in front of the window. It's already the height of summer outside, and the grass and trees are lush and vibrant. However, Charles. President Bonaparte's face was as gloomy as water. The atmosphere in the entire office is almost frozen.

Originally, Charles. President Bonaparte believed that after the French army landed in the United States, it could easily defeat the American army, capture Washington, and then force the United States to submit and cede more than 1.3 million square kilometers of land in the northeast and the Great Lakes region to France. But now it seems that he is too optimistic to think. Although the French army won a series of heavy victories in the early days, the French army is now in a difficult situation.

"Your Excellency, Count Vayan has sent a telegram that he needs more reinforcements. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to achieve the expected combat goals! Said the Minister of War, Duke Isley.

"Still need reinforcements? France has invested far more troops in North America than the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Spain. Why haven't we been able to win yet, while our allies have won? "Charles. President Bonaparte said with some exasperation.

France had already invested 360,000 troops in North America, but now, there are only more than 300,000 left. From the beginning to the end of the Chinese Empire, less than 200,000 troops were invested. Now, the Chinese Empire has swept across the western part of North America, occupying almost half of the United States. The Kingdom of Spain too, they put in the army. Only two hundred thousand. However, the army of the Kingdom of Spain fulfilled its intended goal, several states in the south of the United States. It is already under the control of the Kingdom of Spain. On the other hand, the French army was still in the midst of fierce fighting.

Duke Isley's face was embarrassed, the reason for this result was not all because of Charles. President Bonaparte's ambitions? If it weren't for the Charles. If President Bonaparte wanted to capture the most prosperous industrial center of gravity in the northeast of the United States, the French army would not fall to the point of being dealt with with by the American army with all its might. So much so that now, there is a dilemma.

"Your Excellency, Count Vayan is now facing millions of American troops. The gap in our strength is too great. In addition, there are quite a few American civilians who are also attacking our logistics supply lines. Arguably. The Count of Wayan was surrounded by enemies. In such a situation, it is already difficult to launch an attack on the US military again. If we don't continue to send more troops to North America, it will be difficult for us to win! Duke Isley continued.

"Bastard!" Shire. President Bonaparte cursed. He had expected a brilliant victory. That's the case. His prestige in France could have risen to another level. And then. He could take advantage of the opportunity to become emperor and build a powerful empire like his uncle Napoleon. But now, the battle is unwinnable, which makes his ambitions impossible to realize. This makes the Charles. President Bonaparte was very angry.

"Your Excellency, obviously. France was betrayed by our allies. Whether it was the Chinese Empire or the Kingdom of Spain, they still had the strength to attack the Americans. But. They have now all stopped attacking the American forces, which allows the Americans to concentrate their forces on attacking us. Otherwise, we wouldn't be alone in the face of millions of American troops! "said the French Foreign Minister, Count Valewski.

Speaking of which, Charles. A flash of anger flashed across President Bonaparte's face. Now the situation in North America has changed to France alone against the United States, while the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Spain are expanding aggressively while the French army is holding back the main force of the American army.

"Damn the Chinese, and the Spaniards! They are simply despicable and shameless! "Charles. President Bonaparte cursed fiercely. In fact, he seems to have forgotten that in his previous plan, didn't he wait until the Chinese Empire dragged the main force of the American army on the west coast before launching a landing operation against the United States? Moreover, he was also prepared that, after forcing the United States to submit, he would let the United States go all out against the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Spain, and France could reap the benefits. It's just that the development of the current war situation is not as good as he expected.

"Charr, now, we should find a way to make our allies continue to attack, otherwise, the battle will continue to be even more unfavorable to us!" Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

Shire. Bonaparte nodded, and then said: "Count Valewski, contact our allies and let them continue to fulfill their obligations as allies!" Otherwise, we won't win this battle lightly. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Count Valevsky nodded.

"So, Your Excellency, are we going to send reinforcements to North America?" Duke Isley asked.

"Find a way to send another 100,000 troops to North America!" Shire. President Bonaparte said. France's standing army is only 500,000. After more than 300,000 troops were transferred to North America, there were not many troops in mainland France. In addition, in the face of the strong rise of the Kingdom of Prussia, France also needed to keep enough troops on its own soil.

France was undoubtedly opposed to the rise of the Kingdom of Prussia. A united German empire could be said to pose a great threat to France. Therefore, France secretly controlled the four states in southern Germany and prevented the unification of Germany. However, Charles. President Bonaparte knew that as the power of the Kingdom of Prussia continued to expand, a war would definitely break out between the Kingdom of Prussia and France in the future in order to compete for the southern states of Germany. France must be prepared for this war!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Minister of War, Duke Isley, replied.

The British Empire, the world's hegemon, has been constantly recovering its military strength in the past two years. For the wars that broke out around the world, they were not directly involved. This neutrality allowed the British Empire to make a fortune in the war, and at the same time, its military strength was much restored. However, the British Empire could not remain neutral forever, otherwise its influence in the world would become weaker and weaker, and eventually it would be replaced by other great powers.

In June 1848, the U.S. ambassador to Britain secretly met with the British Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Granville, and expressed the hope that Britain would mediate the war. The Earl of Granville immediately reported to the Prime Minister, the Earl of Stanley.

"Your Excellency, the Americans are going to be unable to hold on. According to the information we have received, the French offensive was stopped, though. However, they are trying to crack it. The French planned to send reinforcements to North America again, while at the same time asking the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Spain to continue their attacks on the American army. Once the three countries united to attack, the Americans would not be able to resist it at all. So, we can't sit idly by any longer! Said the Earl of Granville. With the strength of the United States, after resisting China, France, and Spain for more than half a year, it is already exhausted. If the fight continues, the United States will definitely lose. Without the United States to contain China, France, and Spain, Britain will be even more disadvantaged.

The Earl of Stanley nodded: "It's time for the British Empire to make our voices heard. ”

Subsequently, the Earl of Stanley sent his secretary to the Marquis of Anglesey, Secretary of State, and Charles Anderson, Secretary of the Admiralty. Sir Adam, please. If Britain wanted to intervene in the war, diplomatic efforts alone would not have yielded results. When necessary, Britain had to show its military might.

"Gentlemen, the Americans are asking us to mediate in this war. In the interests of the British Empire, we cannot sit idly by and watch the United States be destroyed. So, we need to keep the United States and let the United States continue to exist. Therefore, I am ready to mediate this war, do you have any objections to this? Earl Stanley said.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, will China, France and Spain accept our mediation? Especially the Chinese Empire, they have always been at odds with us. Said the Marquis of Anglesey, Minister of War. Although the British Empire still holds the title of world hegemon, their cabinet ministers are very clear that in terms of strength, there is not much gap between the Chinese Empire and the British Empire. Even in terms of military strength, the Chinese Empire still has a faint advantage. Therefore, it is highly likely that the Chinese Empire will not accept the mediation of the British Empire.

"Your Excellency the Marquis, we don't have to accept mediation in the Chinese Empire, as long as France and the Kingdom of Spain are willing to negotiate peace, the Chinese Empire will not be able to support it alone. Otherwise, once the French and Spanish kingdoms withdrew from the war, they would have to face the attack of the Americans on their own. Said the Earl of Granville, the Foreign Secretary.

"But, the French and the Spaniards, will they compromise?"

"It's up to us to do that. Sir Adam, can the navy put pressure on France and the Kingdom of Spain? The Earl of Granville asked.

"Your Excellency, the Royal Navy of the British Empire has been silent for a long time. Now, it's time for the world to know that the Royal Navy of the British Empire is still the supremacy of the seas! "Lord of the Admiralty, Charles. Sir Adam said.

Now, the strength of the British Navy has been fully restored. In recent months, a number of powerful warships have been put into service. The lead ship and the second ship of the British Navy's 'Nelson-class' battleships have also been commissioned, and the following warships will also be commissioned in the next few months. This would bring the Royal Navy of the British Empire to the top of its power once again.

"Very well, then it is decided! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the envoys of China, France and Spain to Britain and conveyed to them the attitude of the British Empire. If, if they do not accept the good intentions of the British Empire, the navy can conduct a large-scale exercise and let them see the determination of the British Empire! "Earl Stanley has finally made the decision! (To be continued......)