Chapter 884: With a father, I will never be afraid (the third update, please subscribe)

Face the British threat!

Not only did Eugene know how to do it, he even went further!

Almost on the same day that Britain issued the threat of military blackmail, Eugene convened a special meeting of the Legislative Assembly. Facing the members of the Legislative Assembly, Eugene, the Emperor Napoleon IV of the Second French Empire, delivered an impassioned speech.

"…After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the glory of Christ no longer shone on that land. In the past few hundred years, the Turks have ravaged the kingdom of God, destroyed Christian churches, captured and killed pious people of God, insulted chaste women, and greedily drank the blood of baptized children. From Greece to the Balkans, from the Balkans to Vienna, from Vienna to Kiev, Christians are crying and praying!"

On the podium of the Legislative Assembly, Napoleon IV pointed the finger at Turkey from the very beginning. In order to make his actions "more legitimate", he even quoted Urban II's speech calling for a crusade.

"In 1095, Pope Urban II called out in Clermont--Let us engage in a holy war--a great crusade to regain the Holy Land for the Lord! Let all disputes and struggles cease, and embark on the journey to the Holy Land! Let us take back the Holy Land from the hands of that evil race!"

When he finished speaking, there was thunderous applause in the Legislative Council. As the largest Catholic country in the world, France claimed to be the patron of the Pope, so it was only natural that they should recover the Holy Land.

Reclaim the Holy Land!

That's an honor!

Recovering the Holy Land...and of course wealth!

For those in power, they never mind the outbreak of war, because war will never take away their wealth, and will even increase their wealth exponentially. As for death, that is the business of civilians.

"For the glory of Jesus Christ, for the recovery of the Holy Land, and for those oppressed Christians, the French Empire will bravely shoulder the responsibility of recovering the Holy Land!"

Amidst warm applause and Eugene’s inspiring speech, the Second French Empire declared war on Türkiye!

This move shocked the whole of Europe and of course the world.

Because just a few hours ago, Britain had just decided to send their fleet to Türkiye, saying something - Britain would never accept a war against Turkey by other countries.

And how did France respond?

war!

Yes, it's war!

France declared war on Türkiye!

France will fight for the glory of God and for Jerusalem.

Faced with France's decision, European countries were stunned. They were even more nervous. How could they not be nervous? Once the war broke out, it would be the largest European war since the Napoleonic era!

This European war!

No one knows what the outcome will be, but one thing is certain: once this war starts, it will be protracted.

Just when European countries were panicking and at a loss, the Ming Dynasty on the other side of the ocean also responded and once again sent their fleet to the Mediterranean.

"We will use our will and blood to prove to the world that the Imperial Alliance will never accept any blackmail!"

At the same time, the Ming Dynasty also declared war on Turkey. On the day of the declaration of war, the Ming Dynasty confiscated the arms that Turkey had ordered from the Ming Dynasty - as many as 50 airships, hundreds of thousands of rifles and a large amount of ammunition. Well, these were orders placed by Turkey after the outbreak of the war, but... they were not delivered in time. Although only 30% of the deposit was paid, it was still a lot of money!

In short, Ming Dynasty made a small fortune. Even the weapons that had just been ordered were resold to France and Russia by Ming Dynasty, making two profits back and forth. It must be said that Ming Dynasty made a fortune!

This is how war profits are made.

However, between countries, this amount of money is just a small amount.

After learning that the Ming Dynasty had declared war on Turkey and sent out all their remaining battleships, Eugene was very excited. He even went to the Palace of Fontainebleau on purpose - Queen Eugenie and his younger brother Emperor Zhu had lived here since his father's death three years ago.

"Mother, you are right. Ming Dynasty has really declared war!"

As soon as he saw his mother, Eugene's tone seemed a little excited.

"Not only did they declare war, but they also sent out all their warships. It's really hard to imagine, mother. You know, the war with Brazil hasn't ended yet, and he sent out all his fleets."

Queen Eugenie smiled as she looked at her slightly excited son.

"I said, he won't let you down. All you need to do is try your best and do your job well!"

He had never let her down, and even a few years ago, he had arranged everything.

"Thank you, mother!"

Eugene looked at his mother and thanked her.

"What are you thanking me for? Eugene, my child, you are stronger than your father. I hope that one day, I can see you become a great emperor like Napoleon."

Facing his mother's expectations, Eugene nodded and said.

"Mother, I will go to Jerusalem soon. After the holy city is recovered, mother, I will become a great emperor like him!"

Like whom?

There was not only one Napoleon in Eugene's heart, there was also another person, who had planned everything for him today several years ago.

"Wait until you meet those bankers before you leave. Just like he said, those banks have a very keen sense of smell. They will definitely understand the deep meaning of your speech. With those people around, they will pay for this war!"

When looking at her son, Eugenie's eyes were full of reluctance. He would soon go to the battlefield. When he went, he would only be an emperor, but when he came back, he would become the true emperor of France!

And he was the one who pushed all this forward.

"Will they really come?"

Eugene said a little worriedly.

"I just quoted Pope Urban II's speech. How could they react like that?"

"He can't be wrong, I believe him!"

When Eugenie spoke, her tone was still as calm as before, but when she mentioned "him", her eyes were full of love and longing.

Eugene saw the strangeness in his mother's eyes. Although he could see her love and longing for him, he spoke as if he was oblivious.

"Yes, I should believe him too. By the way, where is Zhu Di?"

He loves his younger brother very much. After all, he is his only younger brother.

"He's in class. I'll have someone call him over in a bit. He'll be very happy if he knows you're here. He's been clamoring to go to the Louvre to see you lately."

When mentioning her youngest son, Eugenie's face was filled with happiness. Her happiness was very simple, it was nothing more than her two children. Of course, if she could be with him, she would be even happier. Thinking of this, she even envied Sissi a little, because she could at least travel around the world. Maybe, they could go to Ming Dynasty together.

If the two of them go together, he will definitely be very happy!

Thinking of this, she was not only a little distracted, but even her face was filled with happiness and anticipation.

Maybe we can try it, like taking an airship to get there...

(End of this chapter)