Section 43 Treaty of Chaumont
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The period from May to August 1788 seemed to be the predestined month of war in France, during which France experienced a brief Franco-Prussian War and a massive peasant revolt, during which the French Bourbon dynasty was nearly overthrown and the foundations of society ceased to exist. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
And in these stormy days, a heroic general like a savior appeared, defeated the tyrannical Marais government in a row, and unexpectedly saved the French royal family that was about to fall completely, and his image was almost deified under the propaganda of the people.
For a time, there were posters of Brion everywhere in and around Paris, and some of the most clever merchants even made busts of Brion in their own way. This small and delicate military statue immediately attracted a rush from Brion's supporters. As such merchants made their fortunes, a large number of speculators also began to follow the idol routine, and the shoe seller made a lot of money simply by printing Brion's face or military flag on the front of the shirt he sold.
With that came a flood of Brion goods, shoes, socks and even hats and brion styles. Those young teenagers with military dreams seem to regard Brion as an idol, and they are happy to buy these idol goods.
And the girls are not ambiguous, and they are even more infatuated with this dignified and masculine French aristocratic handsome guy who is amazed on the battlefield. Even countless girls who are still young regard this 19-year-old general as their dream lover.
Under this influence, a kind of dialogue between lovers has spread to every corner of the street.
"Look at you, you are not tall and handsome, and you have no money, how can you compare with the Duke of Baden?"
"Tell me your conscience, how much did I spend for you!"
As a result, thousands of couples in France broke up in one day because of Brion's problems, even if most of them were people who were about to get married.
But Brion never cared about such a thing, and all he cared about in his eyes was how to get the support of the French people and the army. Just after Brion regained the Rhine line, this victory, under the propaganda of Skynet agents, almost turned Brion into a figure like Ares, the god of war in Greek mythology.
Looking at the banners and big-character posters supporting Brion in the streets and alleys, Brion felt infinitely relieved, it turned out that Napoleon felt so cool when he returned from victory at that time!
"General, may I come in?"
Just as Briand was intoxicated with the sweetness of the fruits of victory, a young officer knocked on the wooden door outside his office.
"Ah, it's Desai, come in. Brion put down the coffee in his hand steadily, and the lively scene outside the window had already satisfied Brion. At the moment, throughout France, he is the god who governs victory!
However, when he looked at Desai again, the officer's face was visibly worried.
"General, Bernadotte, commander of the 1st Division, and Dawu, commander of the 3rd Division, have led their troops back to defend the Jura Mountains, and the Guards have temporarily settled in Reims. ”
Brion nodded: "Very good, by the way, Desai, are you not feeling well? Man, be confident, don't be so sad." ”
"Yes, General. Desai bowed and handed a document to Brion's desk: "According to your orders, the document for the disarmament of the 2nd Division of 20,000 has been reported to the authorities in Paris." ”
"Really?" Brion turned his pen, "these 20,000 people must not be wasted, and this matter shall be left to MacDonald." Maybe we can put them all into the Skynet system. Remember, they must be brainwashed before they are hired!"
For these soldiers, although their combat ability is indeed inferior to that of the Brion descendants of the 1st and 3rd Divisions, their combat effectiveness in the whole of Europe is still not to be underestimated. Although Brion has some troubles with the commander of the second division, these high-quality soldiers are definitely pillars, and if they are used well, they will definitely be able to assist the Rhine army.
When the decision was made to lay off soldiers, Brion informed MacDonald that he must do his best to absorb the retired soldiers, and the brainwashing technique he had previously instigated MacDonald to invent could be used. This brainwashing technique is mainly based on the spiritual implantation in Skynet, forcing the recipients to get rid of all the rules and tasks of Skynet and the leader who believes in them, Brion.
This method is no different from turning people into vegetative people without seven emotions and six desires. Therefore, in order to compensate them, Brion gave ordinary agents a very high salary every month, and some of them provided a bonus worth 10,000 francs.
As for where this huge amount of money came from? Brion has not only been engaged in old business, extortion, but also his business empire, which has been fruitful.
"By the way, the authorities in Paris have issued a notice asking you to return to Paris immediately for the founding ceremony. Desai's eyebrows trembled obviously, he had followed Brion for so long and understood Brion's heart very well, he would not accept such an order from the royal family.
"Do you have to go to the founding ceremony? They can't come by themselves?" Brion stood up disdainfully, "These guys. ”
"But if you don't go, the authorities in Paris, including King Louis XVI, will be displeased. General, I have long wanted to advise you that you must not act so violently against the government, it will definitely not benefit you and your forces. ”
"It's not something you can care about, Desai. Brion said unhappily, "I don't have time right now." ”
"What's wrong?"
"I have made an appointment for Prince Ferdinand to visit France publicly to carry out goodwill activities to popularize the law, which is very important and must not be neglected!"
"Does the king know?"
Brion looked at Desai in disappointment: "What's the matter? This kind of thing doesn't need the king to know, is the king's order more important than making friends with the Prussian military minister?"
At the moment, Briand is ready to expand his position in France after one victory after another. And Prince Ferdinand was also a representative of the Prussian military department, so Briand was ready to use this teenager to strengthen his military position and diplomatic position in this country.
As for Louis XVI, the coward, no matter what, he would not dare to do anything to this intermediary who communicates with the leading military powers in Europe.
"No, General. I'm really worried about the danger you're in. ”
Brion shook his head and gently patted Desai's shoulder: "There's nothing to worry about, don't worry!"
On 8 August, Briand again ignored the royal order and entertained Prince Ferdinand, who had come from afar, in the lavish city hall of Chaumont.
"Duke of Baden, it is a pleasure to see you again. ”
Prince Ferdinand, surrounded by reporters, stepped forward to shake hands with Brion intimately, but the two seemed to have made an appointment, and Brion also stepped forward and shook hands with him tacitly.
In fact, there is a lot of truth behind this tacit understanding. Both Brion and Ferdinand were thoughtful, the former mainly for the sake of gaining the honor of peace, and hastening the trust of the whole army and the love of the people. The latter, on the other hand, was intended to get France to recognize the nationalization of Saxony through this public meeting.
Briand smiled at the reporter: "Prince Ferdinand's young age has made him a great compliment to our friendly friends of the French soldiers, as well as to our honorable King Louis XVI of France. ”
At this time, a female reporter squeezed out of the crowd, with blond hair scattered over her shoulders, she should be an American, and she smiled very well.
"Prince Ferdinand, I would like to ask you a few questions. The female reporter hurriedly stepped forward regardless of the disheveling of her hair.
"Beautiful lady, you know that I never refuse a lady's request, excuse me. Ferdinand's eyes narrowed, as if he were peeking at something.
Brion looked down and saw that the button on the female reporter's chest had fallen off, and the view on her chest was in full view.
Well, Brion remembered that he was like this when he was a child, especially when he was watching "Crayon Shin-chan".
The reporter nodded: "Recently, the Marais rebellion in France has just been suppressed, and according to relevant sources, this national incident was caused by the covert support of the Prussian military department. ”
Ferdinand's face suddenly changed, and he looked back at Briand and said solemnly: "There is no such thing, the Prussian military headquarters has issued a statement that the five thousand Prussian soldiers who have just been stationed in the Jura Mountains have withdrawn. These soldiers were the evidence that Prussia was ready to put down the rebellion by force and forcible it, to our ally, the great King of France. Everything we do is for the harmony of the royal roads of Europe. ”
The journalist seemed unwilling, and continued to ask: "Has your country declared that Saxony has sovereignty over you?"
"Of course. Ferdinand nodded: "Previously, Prussia fought a war with France for the territory of Saxony. ”
"Then why was the Alsace industrial region of France annexed by Prussia?"
The reporter's words were aggressive, and Prince Ferdinand really couldn't resist the reporter's question, could it be said that Prussia forcibly occupied French land?
At this moment, Briand took the microphone: "As for the industrial area of Alsace, it is actually a misunderstanding, its territorial sovereignty is still France, but France cannot repay the losses of Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War, and temporarily leases this land to Prussia for twenty years." ”
Twenty years?!Prince Ferdinand was shocked when he heard this, and a piece of fat meat that belonged entirely to Prussia was snatched away at once when it was sent back to the entrance.
Ferdinand smiled bitterly and nodded: "That's right, that's right, we did lease Alsace in France, and there is a treaty to prove it." ”
Briand echoed with satisfaction, he understood that Ferdinand did not really want to give up Arthas, but under the strong publicity of the media, Prince Ferdinand did not dare to take away this territory openly. Well, now France has guaranteed the integrity of its territory after almost three months of the Holocaust.
After this question, the female reporters hurriedly retreated, and more reporters poured in.
"Prince, according to the news, France is preparing to disarm, what is the attitude of your government?"
"There is news that the Austrian Empire has begun to expand its army, is this the rhythm of war?"
These reporters really regarded Ferdinand as the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in the face of thorny questions, Brion suddenly called a halt at a critical moment. This timely move made the helpless Prince Ferdinand breathe a sigh of relief, and if he really wanted to ask such a question, he had to be forced to die.
After the event, the two formally signed the Chaumont Treaty at the city hall. Although this was claimed to be the second legal treaty between France and Prussia, it officially produced legal effects. However, this was in fact a supplementary clause to the Treaty of Reims, because of which Alsace was transformed from a Prussian state territory into an inherent French territory.
Perhaps Ferdinand didn't know when he sighed that the female reporter who came out of the middle was also a spy of Skynet.
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