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However, the next development of the front caught everyone by surprise, and the French played a big joke on everyone present.

Even Bismarck did not dare to risk the condemnation of the world and crossed through Belgium straightforwardly, but the French army was different, sending an army directly and forcibly passing through the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and heading north to threaten German territory.

This drama was a surprise to the rest of Europe, because from 1830 onwards, the Netherlands had seceded from France and established the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a completely neutral third party.

At this time, King Guillaume III of the Netherlands was also the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and he never thought that Napoleon would actually reproduce the scene of the First Empire!

The mighty French army directly attacked the neutral Luxembourg, and this scene has a bit of black humor. It's just that Britain did not directly express any protest because of the affection of its allies.

From the original sea coachman to the victim of the great power game, even the Dutch king wanted to cry without tears. Still, Guillaume III was secretly cursing the damned French invaders.

However, it was like a punch to cotton, and it didn't feel anything.

At the beginning, the French army was like a victor, proudly passing through their territory. And now the French army has actually reproduced history, and what is even more resentful is that Napoleon actually drove his troops directly into Luxembourg without saying hello!

The nightmare that the French Empire had brought to them had not yet completely dissipated from their minds, and the Dutch army was dumbfounded when they saw the mighty French army crossing the border. It's just not taking them into account.

Although France is now inferior to Germany, its strong strength still exists, and it is no problem to crush a Dutchman. When the Netherlands was at its strongest, it still lost to France on land, and was later annexed by Napoleon by direct force, and it is completely conceivable that the fear of hatred and fear.

Afterwards he had the French Embassy in the Netherlands provide a written statement stating that France was forced to pass through Luxembourg due to an emergency, and that he hoped to ask the Dutch king for forgiveness. Afraid of the feud between the two European powers, and even more afraid that it would involve him, the Dutch king did not make any statement. But in fact, it was a tacit acquiescence to the French approach.

After all, silence is the best example at this time, no matter who he offends, he can't eat and walk around next. The buffer zone sandwiched between the big countries is like this, even if the other side gives you a slap, they have to accompany the smiling face to greet it.

A weak country has no diplomacy, and as a king, he has to keep his country like this?

While Napoleon was busy with Luxembourg, another telegram was sent from Paris to St. Petersburg, and he played his second card to contain the further expansion of the war in Germany.

He asked Alexander II to withdraw the Russian troops deployed near Germany, and to move from actual support to verbal support, which was no different from maintaining neutrality. And Napoleon also privately said that France had given them billions of francs in economic aid, and if they dared to continue to cooperate with Germany, BNP Paribas would immediately freeze this asset, so that Russia's plan to build railway facilities would be completely in vain.

Economic coercion is more effective than political cooperation.

With a two-pronged approach, now that Paris has played all its cards, it is waiting to see Bismarck's good show.

"What? The French actually pounced on us through Luxembourg? ”

Bismarck was taken aback, he did not expect France to take the initiative to attack Germany in such a situation, she thought that it would be very difficult for France to resist the invasion, but she did not expect that they still had the strength to contain Germany.

"Damn, damn it, we've been completely wrong with our intelligence over the past few years. How many secret forces in France have not been unearthed by us? Could it be that the troops seen on the battlefield of Alsace are only the tip of the iceberg, and the French have even greater intrigues to show? No, there should be nothing wrong with our information, it must be something wrong with us. ”

Bismarck felt that his brain was no longer enough, and he took the initiative to attack when he was at a disadvantage, and he could not understand what the other party was thinking.

He muttered to himself, "Bidianfeldt will take care of this matter, we are still in control of the battlefield, although their resistance is fierce and they are trying their best to hinder the advance of our troops, but this does not mean that they can successfully stop the advance of our troops." ”

Bismarck comforted himself and said, "If the French want to take the initiative to attack, they are simply killing themselves!" Have they forgotten about Germany, but there are millions of troops? ”

But Moltke's telegram from the front made him feel even worse.

"The French army not only contained the German front-line troops, but was also able to send another elite to counterattack, saying that Germany had become a shrunken turtle after the Franco-Prussian War, and even I didn't believe it. They clearly deliberately hid their strength and waited for time to retaliate. Prime Minister Bismarck, the immediate priority should now be to extinguish the army that was heading north, and the offensive to Paris could be temporarily suspended. ”

Bismarck muttered to himself, "But this is not bad news, anyway, now King Wilhelm is still trapped in the palace, and the voice of the main battle faction still occupies the mainstream of public opinion, and we still hope to fight a turnaround." ”

Bismarck was full of confidence, and he was determined that he would be able to complete the final battle.

However, many times, his self-confidence will only bring disaster to himself.

That's when Ron walked in the door.

Bismarck looked at him without speaking.

The two sides have reached a point where they are strangers, because Ron wants to end this hasty war, while Bismarck wants to continue the war.

"We're about to win, Minister Ron."

Bismarck sarcastically said, "You shouldn't have instigated King William to make peace with Paris from the beginning, now that we are in control of this war, France is already in the bag, and your lords and factions have completely lost, I just don't understand one thing, why did we choose to part ways when we had the same goal in the end?" Is it because the French make you cowardly? ”

For Bismarck's last bit of fantasy, Ron chose to puncture him mercilessly.

"I'm just trying to stop you from making bigger mistakes."

Ron placed a document in front of Bismarck, and he sarcastically said in the same bitter tone, "I'm afraid that this time Prime Minister Bismarck has fallen into the trap of the French again." ”

"What do you mean?"

Bismarck stood abruptly and looked directly at Ron in front of him.

"You'd better be clear."

Without much explanation, Ron pointed to the document in his hand and said calmly, "The telegram is very clear, this is a telegram from Russian Foreign Minister Gochakov, announcing that they want to withdraw their troops from German territory. And you should know what this means by supporting Berlin's attack on Paris, right? ”

Bismarck was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly picked up the telegram in his hand to take a look.

As a result, the content of the telegram turned out to be as Ron said, and the Russians betrayed them at the most critical moment.

Ron said disdainfully, "I've said before that this is a trap designed by Russia and France. How could Paris not settle the traitor in such a situation? It's so naïve. Now, the Russians have finally struck back at the most critical moment, and what I received from St. Petersburg is that they are almost close to taking Turkey. Russia's political goals have been achieved, and he does not need us as a temporary ally. This is the Three Emperors Alliance that you painstakingly created, and the result? ”

Historically, what was originally a conflict between Austria-Hungary and Russia turned out to be a forcible takeover by Germany. History played a huge joke at the hands of Napoleon.

"Prime Minister Bismarck, I'm not saying that you are no longer fit for this position, it's just that now you have been blinded by hatred, and you can't even tell what is right and what is wrong."

Ron kindly advised him not to make things too stiff.

Bismarck shook his head angrily and shouted at Ron, "No, none of this is true, you tell me!" ”

Ron took a deep breath, it wasn't what he wanted to do, but he still wanted to bring King William's orders to the other party.

"King Wilhelm said that from now on, Prime Minister Bismarck was relieved of all his duties, and for the time being he was replaced by Ron, Secretary of War of Arms. That's what I'm going to tell you. ”

Ron made a gesture of please, meaning to ask Bismarck to leave the office.

"I'm sorry, Prime Minister Bismarck. From now on, you have no right to interfere in this war. ”

Bismarck was unwilling, and he said indignantly, "Ron, you will pay the price for your betrayal and weakness!" ”

Ron also stepped forward without fear, and said confidently, "Bismarck, now that King William has spoken, do you want to betray the king?" ”

After Ron moved out of Wilhelm I, Bismarck fell silent. In the end, he could only nod silently and said, "I agree to your request, Minister Ron. ”

"I wish you to go through three moves under Napoleon, and don't lose too ugly. That man was a monster. Berlin will be unlucky sooner or later if it does not move now. ”

Bismarck emphasized the last sentence, "Napoleon was a monster through and through, and it was even possible for him to recreate the scene of Richelieu's dismemberment of Germany." ”

Ron's movements paused, then he nodded and said seriously, "I will remember your advice, Chancellor Bismarck. ”

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