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Russell set out on a journey to Paris with confidence, hoping only to save everything before the final war broke out. Even if it were to fight, Russia would face two world colonial empires, not Great Britain alone.

Disraeli did not want the war to become the biggest obstacle to Britain's development.

After all, it was two bullying one at the beginning, but one-on-one, London was really afraid that this expedition would consume itself to death. The British were also very worried about whether there would be the same situation as the previous Crimean War, and the lack of logistics and the epidemic of plague almost wiped out the British army.

Therefore, if another war against Russia is to be launched, it can only rely on France to be the vanguard, but looking at the half-dead appearance of France, I am afraid that the British side will need to make some concessions of interests in order to draw them in.

And they don't know whether France's military preparations over the years will be able to fight a long war, and if not, Britain will have to support these French who are drunk and dreaming of wine with their capital.

Minister Russell met the legendary Napoleon again, but when he first proposed to form an anti-Russian alliance with France, Napoleon refused without thinking about it. And the reason for refusal is particularly arbitrary.

"I advise you to ask for another mastery, France cannot take on this important task. As you can see, our strength has not recovered since we were crushed by Germany. If an offensive were to be organized, would Britain be prepared to exhaust the last bit of vital force that had entered France? ”

Russell's diplomatic ambassador wanted to curse when he heard this, you French did not lose many troops in the Franco-Prussian War at all, and even if they paid reparations, they only lost 10 million francs. For the French government, 10 million francs does not hurt at all. You can take out a billion francs in one go as usurious loans for the construction of Russian transport, and you can't rebuild your army?

He really couldn't understand what the hell was going on in Paris.

What's more, almost six years have passed since the Franco-Prussian War, and it took six years for the French army to recover?

This is clearly an excuse not to get involved in the war!

Ambassador Russell endured the complaints in his heart, but he had to show an expression of understanding and approval, and continue to persuade the other party.

"Of course, we also understand the situation in France right now. I heard that Paris is interested in making moves in Egypt recently? Therefore, the British side will not hesitate to support you in acquiring ownership of the Suez Canal. This is a condition given by London, and if you are able to accept it, I hope that you will also be receptive to the proposal made by the British. ”

Napoleon couldn't help but laugh, he really had never seen such a shameless diplomatic prime minister. The Suez Canal was originally in the pocket of France, and the British in history also forcibly intervened to buy the right to use it. Now, on the other hand, the hypothetical proposal to help the French obtain usufruct is simply to make it clear that if you don't help Britain, Britain will mess up your deal.

He didn't have a second thought in his mind other than giving him his middle finger.

Napoleon stretched out his hand, and the assistant standing behind him cooperated in handing him a document.

He handed the document to Ambassador Russell, and said in a mocking tone, "Don't bother you, France has now bought all the usurpance. ”

"What, so fast?"

Ambassador Russell was taken aback, because the King of Egypt had officially announced his intention to sell the sovereignty of the Suez Canal only a week earlier, but he did not expect the French to directly buy the ownership of the Suez Canal before the British.

"It's nothing, it's just a Suez Canal, we don't have to bargain, whatever price the other party offers, we will buy it directly. France now lacks everything, but money. ”

Although Britain was the number one player in the world at this time, he still lost slightly in the face of the French, who made a big move.

Napoleon's attitude made Russell helpless, and the first condition of the British had expired, and now they had no choice but to make a fuss about the German question.

"Now that Berlin is on the move, the ripple effects of the conflict in the Balkans could affect Franco-German interests. None of you want another war, do you? ”

Russell suddenly put on a very serious posture and said to Napoleon in a serious tone, "If war breaks out again, will the French still be able to keep Paris as lucky as last time?" ”

However, all this was deliberately provoked by Napoleon's plan, and without conflict and war, how could he declare to other countries that France had not yet declined. However, in order to cooperate with Russell's performance, he still has to perform as best he can.

Napoleon was amazed, "Paris has never considered this, and since the end of the Franco-Prussian War we have maintained a neutral attitude, neither mixing anything in Europe, nor allowing any country to undermine our interests." So if the Germans want to organize an army to attack France again, will the rest of Europe agree? ”

Napoleon's deliberate performance, which Russell saw as a mediocrity without political foresight, raised a few decibels, and said in a cold voice, "Has not His Excellency the President seen what has happened in recent months?" The Russians sided with Germany for their own interests, Austria-Hungary was a loyal lackey of Germany, and Bismarck, a careerist who always wanted to rekindle the conflict and retake the border areas. None of the countries are on your side, they are a group of evil groups trying to carve you up, France is now isolated on the European continent, do you understand? ”

Napoleon feigned surprise for a few minutes, matched by Russell's satisfied expression. In the end, he said in a panic, "So what should we do in France?" ”

"British Prime Minister Disraeli has said that as long as France is willing to cooperate with Britain, he can guarantee that Bismarck will not dare to do anything to you. But our conditions remain the same, France must form a joint army with Britain to attack Russia and save the Ottoman Turks. ”

Napoleon then deliberately responded to a long silence, saying that he was considering Russell's question.

And this gesture also had Russell believe that England had convinced France. In his eyes, this man known as Napoleon may have some military talent, but he definitely has no far-reaching political and strategic vision!

It's like fish on a chopping board...... People are stupid and pay a lot of money.

Russell thought in his heart, and he couldn't help but continue to fool the other party.

"France is willing to cooperate with Great Britain."

After the silence, Napoleon finally gave his own response. He said calmly, "I hope you can abide by the treaty." ”

"The British are the best at keeping their promises."

Russell finally breathed a sigh of relief, and he finally made Paris a partner after coaxing and deceiving him. But before he could breathe a sigh of relief, Napoleon's next sentence made him dumbfounded, and he almost didn't take a breath to relieve himself.

Napoleon, seemingly casual but skillfully said, "France can cooperate with Britain to establish a joint force, but we have one condition, unless Germany takes the lead in attacking France, we will not rashly send troops to attack Russia." That's all we have to ask. ”

"This ......"

This time, Russell was at a loss, and he felt like he had jumped into a trap deliberately designed by Napoleon, unable to advance or retreat.

"Your Excellency President Napoleon, perhaps we can change it to other conditions......"

"No, no. As I said, France only has this request. ”

Napoleon showed a harmless attitude, smiled and said, "If you can't do it, you should ask another master, France will continue to remain neutral." ”

"Wait a minute, I hope you don't reject us so soon!"

Napoleon replied even more resolutely, asking, "Will you say yes then?" If we don't agree, we have nothing to talk about, and this meeting is over. ”

He also deliberately got up, not wanting to leave the other party a chance to think.

Britain has almost achieved its goal, how could Russell give up everything at this time!

The final outcome did not surprise Napoleon, and at the moment of getting up, he heard the answer he had always dreamed of.

"Okay, I promise!"

Russell had no choice but to temporarily stabilize the other party's emotions, anyway, form an alliance first, and talk about the rest later. Even if France can put political pressure on Russia.

"As long as you can form an alliance, everything is easy to say."

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