While the Imperial Army was storming the French Pyrenees' defensive line, the Imperial Army also successfully landed in the port of Lanuville with the 18th Army and two Spanish infantry corps, and with the assistance of the Imperial Army's four 'Western Han class' battleships, the French defense was completely destroyed, allowing the Imperial Army to land here lightly.

In fact, the 15th and 16th armies of the Imperial Army, which attacked the eastern Pyrenees, broke through the French defense line so smoothly because of the fall of the port of Lanuville. This directly led the French army's retreat into the threat of the Imperial Army, and if the French army continued to hold out, it was very likely that the Imperial Army would outflank the back road and lead the French army to be completely annihilated.

Therefore, the French army had to choose to retreat. Toulouse, a large city in southern France, became a key area for the French army.

The 15th Army of the Imperial Army, the 16th Army, the 13th Army, which had broken through the French Pyrenees defense line from the Western Front, and 8 Spanish Infantry Corps, were all approaching here. Once Toulouse is lost, the entire south of France will fall into the hands of the Sino-Spanish coalition.

In addition, the 19th Army of the Imperial Army and two Spanish infantry corps also successfully landed in Marseille. France's largest port is now deserted. Since being destroyed by the artillery fire of the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy, the French living here have fled to the interior, leaving behind only those who really have nowhere to go, as well as soldiers of the French Army.

The 19th Army of the Imperial Army and the Spanish infantry corps of the two countries, totaling more than 200,000 men, landed at Marseille. It met with fierce resistance from 50,000 French troops stationed here. In the ruins of Marseille, a fierce battle broke out between the two sides. Albeit. The French did not lack courage. However, they are too much worse than the Chinese and Western coalition forces in terms of strength. The French army, both in terms of strength and soldiers, as well as weapons and equipment. There is a big gap between them and the Chinese and Western coalition forces, and such a huge gap is simply not something that courage can make up. Thus, the resistance of the French army ended after only three days. Most of the French troops stationed here were killed, and the remaining half were captured by the Imperial Army.

The war spread from the Iberian Peninsula to France. Moreover. Because the French army could not resist the attack of the Chinese and Western coalition forces, it would continue to burn the flames of war into the heart of France. Under the attack of the Sino-Spanish coalition forces, more and more French territories fell, and the French people were also reduced to slavery. The Chinese, as well as the Spaniards, whom they once looked down upon, will become their rulers.

Paris, the capital of France, is in a state of panic. As the flames of war spread to mainland France, panic erupted among the people of Paris. People began to rush to buy the necessities they could buy, causing prices in Paris to rise dramatically. Even. From time to time, clashes or riots have erupted due to shortages of supplies. In addition, the news from the front line has become very important. Countless French people were watching the battle in the south, how they wished. The valiant French were able to withstand the attack of the stationed enemy. However, every time the news came back, the French army had been defeated. How much was annihilated, and where did it fall again. This led directly to the defeat of the French army. More and more desperate, and finally even more numb.

Outside the Élysée Palace. The military police have been put on alert. A large number of protesters holding signs surrounded the Elysée Palace on the inside and outside of the three floors. Once upon a time, the passionate French were also in such a hurry to send Napoleon III to the throne of the French emperor. But now they are gathering here again to protest against the reign of Napoleon III.

The people, undoubtedly, are the most realistic, and whoever can give them benefits and a better life will support them. Originally, they thought that after Napoleon III became emperor, he would lead France to a strong country, and the people would be able to enjoy the benefits of a strong country. And not now, the flames of war are burning in the land, and a large number of lads are dying on the battlefield. This has made many French people begin to wonder whether their original choice was right or wrong.

Many French people believe that Napoleon III's greatest mistake was in their foreign policy. Originally, France was a close ally of the Chinese Empire. But now, the two sides have become enemies on the battlefield. Of course, if France had been victorious, perhaps the French would have spontaneously celebrated the foresight of His Majesty the Emperor. But, alas, they failed. So much so that the French directly believed that the emperor's original policy was wrong, and infinitely magnified this mistake, believing that this was the culprit that led to the defeat of France. If France had continued to maintain good alliance relations with the Chinese Empire, then France would now be one of the victors. There won't even be anything about the Kingdom of Prussia? After all, the naïve French were confident that they would be able to play a greater role than the Kingdom of Prussia. The Chinese will definitely choose them, not the Prussians.

However, these French people could never have imagined that there were allies in China and France that became enemies, not only for Napoleon III and his government, but also for the Chinese Empire. At the same time that France was abandoning the Chinese Empire, the Chinese Empire was actually abandoning France. France's vast overseas colonies were also coveted by the Chinese Empire. In addition, France's strength is too strong, and it will even have the strength to compete with the Chinese Empire for world hegemony in the future. Therefore, the Chinese Empire and France are destined to part ways.

Inside the office of the French Emperor Napoleon III, the Élysée Palace, Napoleon III is looking out of the window of Guò's office, looking out at the crowd of protesters. His heart was desolate. Once upon a time, these were his most ardent followers! But now they were the ones who were directly opposed to him, which made Napoleon III very depressed.

In addition, the French army was constantly defeated by the Chinese and Western coalition forces on the battlefield, a large number of national territories fell, and the soldiers suffered heavy casualties, which made the current France even worse. Under these circumstances, France is undoubtedly in a state of turmoil. As soon as the Chinese* army advanced to Paris, or even captured Paris, then France would be completely destroyed.

"Your Majesty, a telegram has come from the front that hundreds of thousands of elite troops of the Chinese Army are marching towards Toulouse, and we have less than 300,000 troops in Toulouse, and I am afraid that we will not be able to resist the attack of the Chinese." This was stated by the Minister of War A.J. Saint-Arnault.

"What is the opinion of the generals at the front?" Napoleon III rubbed his brow, which was a little painful.

"The generals want us to send more troops to the front, perhaps allowing them to retreat!" A.J. Saint-Arnault said.

"Reinforcements, where do we still have reinforcements? On every front, our forces are tight. Even the troops in the boot barracks were sent out, and where were there more troops for them. As for the retreat, if they retreat again, then it would be better to let them retreat all the way to Paris! Napoleon III roared angrily.

He was hell-bent on building an empire as powerful as that of his uncle, Napoleon the Great. But now, all the qiē has come to naught. He thinks he's done well enough. However, the enemy was so strong that his efforts were all in vain.

A.J. Saint-Arnault bowed his head and said nothing. The French army behaved so badly on the battlefield, and he, the Minister of War, undoubtedly had a great responsibility.

"Your Majesty, in addition to the enemy on the southern front, the enemy in the north is also ready to move. The hundreds of thousands of troops sent by the Chinese to Belgium, as well as the remaining Belgian army and the Prussians deployed on the border, may attack us in the near future. We are on the northern defensive line, only a million people. If you are attacked by the enemy at the same time, you may not be able to resist it. ”

"Hell! Those damn guys, do they really think that the French Empire doesn't have the strength to fight back against them? Napoleon III roared.

In fact, France really has no ability to fight back. Britain, France's most important ally, is now unable to even protect itself, let alone come to the rescue of France. Originally, before the blockade of the British Isles, the British Army still had millions of troops remaining in France. However, after the two major battles, the millions of British troops had lost almost nothing.

The British mainland could no longer be sent to France because the English Channel and the North Sea had been blockaded by the Imperial Navy. Of course, it is impossible for the British to send troops to France now that they are unable to protect themselves. Once the Imperial Army is destroyed in France, the Imperial Army will definitely land in the British Isles. When the time comes, it will not be enough for the British to protect themselves, where will they be able to take care of the rest?

The point is that the British Navy failed. If the British Navy had not failed, it would not have been like this. The British Navy was defeated, and the control of the sea fell directly into the control of the Imperial Army. It is estimated that a very important reason why the French decided to ally with the British was because of the strength of the British navy. They believed that between China and Britain, the British Navy should be able to win. In this way, the North Atlantic Military Alliance will be able to at least remain undefeated. Who knew that the British Navy would be taken out so easily?

Napoleon III looked at the ministers who did not say a word, and his heart was sad, he knew that these ministers of his were not incapable. But with their current wisdom, they can't reverse the situation. France, doomed to come to the final end. (To be continued......)

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