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On April 21, Prince Ferdinand of Prussia personally led the Prussian generals to review the army, and the veterans of Frederick the Great's time were all in high spirits, and this unexpected move was actually understood by the French government as preparations for war with Austria. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

As if to confirm the views of the French, at noon the next day, the Prussian Foreign Ministry issued a statement: "Our country will settle the territorial disputes on the German side in the most direct and dignified way, and no matter how powerful the country may be, it will not be able to hold back the army under Frederick the Great!"

As for this matter, French Foreign Minister Talleyrand and Justice Minister Moupp actually expressed their support: "As for the territorial issue, as long as it is right and sovereign, it is the party of justice, and as an ally of Prussia, we will absolutely support it!"

However, just as the Austrian Empire was preparing for war and France was still at ease, unexpected news came.

On April 25, the old Prussian marshal Blücher personally commanded an army of 20,000 to occupy Erfurt and almost completely annihilated the remaining French troops. And before Louis XVI, who was drunk and asleep at court, could react, Prussia had already taken control of the Kingdom of Saxony. All the cities surrendered, and the number of French prisoners increased to more than 3,000.

At the same time, Prince Ferdinand once again announced to the whole of Europe that France had reneged on the Covenant and occupied the Kingdom of Saxony, and that they had waged a war to justify the recapture of their territory!

On the morning of 27 July, Archduke Charle, spokesman for the Austrian Foreign Ministry, personally congratulated the Prussian army on its victory: "Victory will inevitably fall to the side of justice! Prussia is the best example! In order to support our friendly forces, our country will support 20,000 soldiers for Prussia to fight!"

Obviously, Austria called Prussia a friendly army, which means that the peace talks between Austria and Prussia were basically completed before the outbreak of the war, and the war launched by Prussia gave Austria a chance to flatter, and reconciliation was a matter of course!

Although Tsar Katerine II did not want Austria to continue to dominate Europe, the empress did not want France to become the first European power to replace Austria after the annexation of Saxony.

Although the chaos could not be seen clearly, veteran politicians like Archduke Charles understood that the Franco-Austrian alliance had collapsed. And Russia's attitude basically does not need to be considered, after all, Prussia, the core ally of this huge country, is the most important.

Nearly two days after the start of the war, the authorities in Paris came to their senses, and Foreign Minister Talleyrand immediately protested to the countries of Europe, sharply calling the Saxon invasion a Prussian invasion of Europe. However, no matter what he said, it would be of no avail, after all, there were few European countries that could do the Lord.

Archduke Johann of Austria had just died in Baden, and even if he broke Francis's leg, he would not ally with France. And Russia doesn't need to talk about it, his ally Prussia declared war, and it would be nice if the country could remain neutral. Britain was already in favor of attacking France, and perhaps would have contributed to the Prussian army. As for Spain, the great power in the west, it was only a bunch of empty shells, and the great powers were nothing more than a cover for the peasant uprising.

On the 28th, Blucher's army increased to twenty-five thousand men. And France is shouting in vain, but there is no real action. When the Prussian army came over, the Rhine Army guarding the Rhine actually chose a policy of non-resistance and the whole army retreated.

In this way, the 120,000 troops of France, which claimed to be the strongest fighting force, were defeated by more than 20,000 Prussian troops. At the same time, Alsace, France's most important steel industrial region, was completely occupied by the Prussian government, and the French authorities were overwhelmed and had nothing to do.

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In the midst of a commotion, Brion slowly opened the window. The city hall near his mansion was already crowded with protesters, and the most conspicuous slogan caught his eye: Down with the Prussian invaders, return my sovereignty!

"What a bunch of naïve and naïve people. Brion took a sip of his wine, apparently enjoying his leisure.

After agreeing a political alliance with the mayor, Brion took advantage of the war between France and Prussia over the Saxon question, and first gave up the idea of serving in the government, so that he could get enough rest during this time, which can be regarded as a vacation for himself who has been busy for several years.

"Duke, the housing problem of the Predator Guard is basically over, and the weapons and ammunition have been replenished. A young soldier with a major medal walked into Brion's office, sorted out the papers, and handed them over.

Although Brion took the document, he only scribbled it and threw it aside: "Desai, you are really more efficient than MacDonald." ”

"But you're not 。。。。。。 ”

"Don't look at it, I don't have to worry about you!" Brion finally said his first words of encouragement to his subordinates in April: "In the future, the task of commanding the Predator Guard will be officially handed over to you." These two thousand elites, I believe you will definitely surprise me. ”

Brion looked at the enthusiastic Desai and continued: "Don't call me Duke anymore, we are comrades in the cause, and there will be more work to be done by you in the future!

"Yes! General!"

Looking at Desai, who was already dead set on himself at this time, Brion finally felt the dawn of the times. Of course, he knew that General Desai was Napoleon's first general, and his governing ability was on a par with Napoleon, but in the end he died tragically at the Battle of Marengo.

In order to make the most of this talent, Briand specially handed over the command of the guard to Desai, in order to show the importance he attached to the young officer.

Brion nodded, looking down at the growing crowd of marchers below, although there was a little anger between his eyebrows, but in the blink of an eye, it turned into some excitement.

Desai was also a wise man who could read words, but he was very strange: "General, are you happy about these things?"

According to his understanding, Briand would not be happy at the wavering of the French dynasty, even if there was a big gap between him and Louis XVI. And now France's successive defeats, the loss of the land and the protests of the people have deeply shocked the French royal family, and Brion is a royal clan, once the dynasty is overthrown, it will be absolutely a disaster for this nobleman.

"Maybe you don't understand, but I was forced to come here. Briand looked at Desai tacitly: "Originally, France and Prussia should have lived in peace and suppressed the Austrian Empire together. But these self-righteous French politicians have wasted the fruits of my labour, and this kingdom of Saxony is the trigger for these events. ”

"What does this have to do with popular protests?"

"Of course there is, as long as the foundations of France are shaken and the people mutiny, we will really come when the army is back in full swing!"

Brion smiled and planted a Prussian flag on the erected map of France, which, at the speed of the Prussian army, would capture Verdun in a few days!

Everything was as Briand expected, the Prussian army of 40,000 was rampant on the Rhine front, the Rhine 120,000 front army retreated with all its strength under the theory of the preservation of the strength of the Parisian politicians, Prussia almost did not fire a shot across the Rhine, and countless French citizens were excited!

On 3 May, the Prussian army captured Verdun, while the Rhine army retreated to the Jura Mountains. It was only after this that the French court really took it seriously, but instead of regaining the lost territory, they ordered Talleyland to prepare well and send a message asking for peace.

Brion also ordered Bernadotte and Davout not to go to war without permission, so the 1st and 3rd Divisions were the two best preserved divisions of the Rhine Army.

On May 6, after the compassionate begging of France, the Prussian military finally agreed to the request for negotiations. France sent Talleyland to deal with Prince Ferdinand of Prussia.

At the beginning of the negotiations, Archduke Ferdinand, as the victor, proudly laid out the conditions: "Since France has seriously violated the European peace code, affected the normal order of all countries, and forcibly occupied our country, Saxony." Therefore, if France wanted to make peace, it had to pay 20 million francs as compensation to the king, and at the same time cede all the area east of the Jura to us. This is the only way to make peace!"

"Why? You're clearly taking advantage of the fire. ”

"Your Excellency Distinguished Diplomat, our will also represents the will of all Europe, and it is already the greatest concession that we can tolerate the preservation of the Bourbons, do you hope that in a month the Prussian flag will be planted in the French Royal Palace?"

Although French officials such as Talleyland vigorously protested against the inhumane invasion of Prussia, France's dignity was completely crushed in the face of the advancing war machine. At the end of the conference, Prussia not only got the industrial area of Alsace, but also extended its hand into the interior of France, swallowing up a considerable territory in eastern France at once, and the natural defense line of the Rhine was also occupied by Prussia.

According to the contract, all the factories in Alsace were closed down, all Prussian-occupied areas were converted to German, and Prussia did not let this land say goodbye to France forever, but forcibly leased it for forty years.

In this way, the tragedy of the fall of the country, which occurred only under Napoleon III, appeared in the era of Brion in advance.

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"How's that, Major Desai. Brion was comfortably simulating the advance of the Franco-Prussian War on the sand table.

However, on this battlefield, it was clear that Prussia had penetrated deep into France, and the French army had long since collapsed.

"As you might expect, France was utterly defeated. ”

Desai's eyes were red, and it was clear that the man had been crying just now.

Brion was stunned for a moment, but slowly came to his senses. However, Brion was not saddened by the inevitable defeat of France, but surprised at how quickly France had lost. As expected, France must have ceded the entire Kingdom of Saxony to Prussia.

"Don't worry, my man. Our chance has finally come!"

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