Chapter 466 Let's Sign a Treaty (Second Update, Please Subscribe)

For most ordinary people, life is always so beautiful.

In these peaceful days, no one knows that as the clock moves, this wonderful life may be broken at any time.

When Lesseps Bonaparte came to the manor and expressed his hope to Zhu Xianhai that Nanhua could send troops as soon as possible, Zhu Xianhai already knew the situation in France very well based on the intelligence forwarded by the intelligence agency stationed in Paris.

All that remained to be done was to pretend to listen while Lesseps Bonaparte repeated all these details in vivid detail.

In short, according to the intelligence sent from Paris, although Nanhua's airship troops resolved the siege of Sedan and stopped the Prussian offensive, all this was only temporary.

"…For the sake of friendship between France and South China, Your Majesty believes that South China should send your elite army to France to help. Of course, France will never treat its friends unfairly. The transportation costs of the army, all military expenses during the period in France, and the pensions and medical treatment of the casualties will all be paid by France. In addition, France will provide South China with 50 million francs, which does not need to be repaid."

When Lesseps Bonaparte put forward his conditions, Zhu Xianhai just listened silently. He spoke only after the other party finished putting forward his conditions.

"not enough!"

"What?"

"These conditions cannot make up for Nanhua's efforts and sacrifices. We all know that wars will kill people. I can send airship troops to provide France with some help within my capacity, but how can I convince my troops to fight for France? Will they fight and sacrifice to protect France?"

These are all excuses!

Any diplomat knows that when the other party finds some seemingly far-fetched reasons to refuse, the other party's purpose is definitely not to refuse, but to... the price is too low. As for Nanhua's offer, well, Paris has long been prepared. During the initial negotiations in Paris, Paris was very clear that if it wanted to get Nanhua to leave, it had to offer a sufficient price.

It was because he had this information "in advance" that Lesseps Bonaparte spoke with such confidence.

"Your Majesty, France and South China are allies. It is right to sacrifice for the sake of our allies and for a just cause!"

"But we didn't sign a treaty!"

Zhu Xianhai said bluntly.

"Now, the whole world has seen our contribution to France, but what about France?"

He opened the cigar box, took out a cigar, lit it, took two puffs, and then spoke slowly.

"In this world, it is well known that it is difficult to survive without solid allies. Why did Emperor Napoleon fail? Because the British bribed a group of allies with pounds. In the end, the First Empire was defeated by the anti-French alliance. What about this time? Is the enemy facing the Second Empire only Prussia? No!"

Staring at Lesseps Bonaparte, Zhu Xianhai knew what was the biggest concern of the people of the Bonaparte family?

It is the failure of the First Empire, the failure and abdication of Napoleon.

"You think the Austro-Hungarian Empire will retaliate, but what is the reality? What did the Austro-Hungarian emperor say? "He is the emperor of the Germans", but what is the reality? All he wants is to see France defeated, just like during the First Empire. There are also the Danes, the British, and the Russians. Almost all countries stand on the opposite side of the Second Empire, because for them, the Second Empire is the real threat!"

Zhu Xianhai's emphasis made Lesseps Bonaparte completely panic. What was the nightmare of the Bonaparte family? Wasn't it just being beaten up by a group of people?

At this time, he heard Zhu Xianhai say:

"If you want to survive in this world, you must distinguish between friends and enemies. The Second Empire belongs to the Bonaparte family, and the Queen of the South China Empire is also from the Bonaparte family. Of course, I am willing to send my army to help you through the difficulties. Helping you is also helping ourselves, but what about the future?"

Looking directly at Lesseps Bonaparte, Zhu Xianhai said in a deep voice.

"In the future, when we encounter the same problem, France, are you willing to stand on the side of Nanhua? Give Nanhua the same support! Send your troops to form an alliance with us and fight our common enemy!"

This condition is simple, right?

In fact, to put it bluntly, it is just an alliance. Using the tiger's skin as a banner. After all, France has the second strongest navy in the world.

With the endorsement of France, Nanhua's future expansion will naturally be twice the result with half the effort. At least the British dare not intervene blatantly. Unless they are determined to fight a war with the French, of course, even if they are not determined, they will do everything possible to get them involved in a war with the French.

Now that the conditions have been laid out, the rest depends on whether the French can figure it out.

They can definitely figure it out, not only because Zhu Xianhai has simulated it before, but more importantly, the French have no other choice at the moment!

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"Treaty, they hope to be able to sign a treaty."

Standing in front of Queen Eugenie, de Montauban continued to report:

"A treaty of alliance. According to the provisions of this treaty of alliance, if there is a danger of war, the two sides will jointly consult countermeasures and take concerted actions. When one of the parties is invaded by another country, the other country must declare war on the other country..." Emperor Eugenie, sitting in a chair, listened quietly to the Prime Minister's report. The request put forward by Nanhua was far beyond her expectations.

"Treaty, if we sign the treaty, then not only will Nanhua send their troops, but the ruler of Nanhua, the future emperor of the Nanhua Empire, Zhu Xianhai himself will personally lead his army to the battle!"

"What!"

Eugenie was a little restless and said in surprise.

"He will lead the army here himself, right?"

In the past, she had never paid attention to Nanhua in South America, even when her niece married him. But now it was different. After the airship saved the emperor and saved Paris from the brink of revolution, it was from then on that she realized that Zhu Xianhai's experience was even more magical than that of Emperor Napoleon, an "invincible general."

He built an empire with his bare hands!

How can such a legendary experience not surprise people?

Now he is coming to France with his army!

The empire is saved!

Just when de Montauban wanted to remind the queen that the signing of this treaty would inevitably make France's future diplomacy more complicated, Emperor Eugenie spoke directly.

"France needs a strong ally! Whether their army can reach France now or in the future, it is related to the survival of the Second Empire, my Prime Minister."

After thinking for a while, Eugenie continued.

"Reply his telegram and tell him I look forward to seeing him in Paris!"

Eugenie was full of anticipation for meeting him. This was the first time since she got married that she was so interested in a man. After all, he was a legendary figure.

Now, he was coming to Europe! Thinking about it, she was even looking forward to it.

Today's update is a bit late, there will be another update in the evening. I have set up a book club: 335260551, everyone is welcome to join, discuss the plot together, and deduce the plot.

(End of this chapter)