Chapter 494: Counterattack, Take Three (Third Update, Please Subscribe)
Flames will eventually die out, and passion will eventually burn out.
Finally, when everything was over, Eugenie, feeling weak all over, sat on the soft chair, leaning there lazily, looking at Zhu Xianhai with blushing cheeks, and spoke slightly with her red lips.
"I must be crazy!"
She couldn't find any reason other than this one.
“Perhaps, this is the magic of love!”
Looking at him affectionately, Eugenie seemed to understand why so many noble ladies were addicted to the love of their lovers like smoking opium. This feeling was like opium, which not only made people sink, but also made them obsessed.
"Indeed, it always has a charm that makes people indulge in it."
After helping her button up the back of her skirt, Zhu Xianhai picked up a cigar. A cigarette afterwards... was indeed a pleasure.
Zhu Xianhai said while enjoying a cigar and looking at the blushing queen.
"It seems that I should thank you."
Everything came a little unexpectedly. What was the good news that Eugenie brought?
It’s good news from the East—Liu Kunpeng and others have been released!
Now the Nanhua fleet is still sailing in the Pacific Ocean, but the Qing Dynasty has already given in. Of course, it is not because they realize their mistakes, but because they realize that foreigners cannot be provoked!
After Liu Kunpeng and his men were arrested, it caused a stir among foreigners in Haizhou and other places. At this time, the British and French fleets that were negotiating the Tianjin Incident had not left Dagu. At first, those foreign devils had no intention of intervening. However, after the news that Nanhua sent airships to France to participate in the war came out, the French Far East Fleet and the French Minister in Dagu openly intervened.
"While the armies of the allies fight for France, the armies of France have a duty to protect the citizens of the allies."
As a result, the French envoy once again negotiated with the Zongli Yamen, and the French fleet sailed directly to Haizhou, ready to bombard at any time. Under pressure from the foreigners, the Zongli Yamen, which had originally vowed to "kill all the traitors", immediately fully demonstrated the characteristics of "I am the Tartar Qing" - being cowardly when it is necessary!
They immediately admitted their mistake, not only releasing Liu Kunpeng and other "foreigners" and compensating for the losses, but Liu Kunpeng also signed the "Nanqing Treaty of Commerce and Navigation" on behalf of Nanhua and the Zongli Yamen. The treaty has 29 articles. The main contents are two, namely, recognizing Nanhua's same trade treatment as Western powers and granting Nanhua consular jurisdiction. The treaty is valid for 10 years, and if no amendment is proposed within six months, it will be automatically extended for 10 years.
In other words, the "Qing Dynasty" that originally wanted to gain power from Nanhua not only became cowardly, but also ended up losing more than it gained, suffering a huge loss.
Although it was not Nanhua's naval guns but French naval guns that scared the "Qing Tartars", one thing is certain: from then on, in the eyes of the "Qing Tartars", not only did Nanhua and France become an allied country, but they also became a member of the "Oceans".
"It really deserves to be called the Treaty of Qing!"
Zhu Xianhai originally thought that there would be no compromise until a profound lesson was learned and the "Treaty of Qing" was reached, but he never thought that everything would be so simple. The French simply sent a fleet to Haizhou, and the problem was solved.
"No, dear, this is what we should do..."
Suddenly, an explosion in the air interrupted Eugenie's words, and the sound of the cannon made her face change suddenly.
"What's going on?"
Zhu Xianhai's expression also became a little unnatural. The sound of cannons... Has the war started?
That guy Bismarck betrayed their agreement!
As they hurried out of the carriage and onto the platform, de Montauban made a hasty report.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty, he, he...he has ordered a full-scale counterattack!"
"What!"
There was only one thought left in Zhu Xianhai’s mind - fuck him!
What on earth was Napoleon III trying to do? Was he planning to take the Second Empire with him?
Is this guy worthy of me?
Are we worthy of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Nanhua?
As Zhu Xianhai muttered these words in his mind, his mood was extremely complicated, not because he was trapped here now!
Rather, it was because he believed that Napoleon III did not have the courage to counterattack. Who gave him such courage?
"What does he want to do? Does he want everyone to be buried with him?"
Eugenie said angrily.
But when she saw Zhu Xianhai, she couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. He... was going to stay in Paris for a few more days!
…
"Your Majesty, the Guards have launched a counterattack!"
Alexander said to Napoleon III amid the rumbling of cannons.
"Your Majesty, after tonight, you will surely become one of the greatest emperors in French history."
If it weren't for the fact that he was the illegitimate son of Emperor Napoleon I, Alexander would even want to boast that Napoleon III's achievements had surpassed Napoleon's.
"The war is finally coming to an end."
Napoleon III said as he looked at the night sky in the distance which was constantly illuminated by artillery fire.
"Alexander, is this the last resort?"
"Your Majesty, perhaps we cannot gain anything from Prussia, but the glory of repelling the Prussian army belongs to you, not Nanhua or any other marshal!"
Napoleon's name is synonymous with victory. He will not fail. Once he fails, he will lose everything. Napoleon III naturally has a clear understanding of this. This is also the reason why he has been "making friends with nearby and attacking distant ones" for so many years, because the outcome of overseas wars will not have any impact on the political situation in Paris.
But if the war took place in Europe, any defeat might have the potential to shake his throne. His throne, like Napoleon's, was built on the beach, and only victory could consolidate the throne.
"Your Majesty, the public does not understand loyalty and sympathy, nor can they understand justice. They have no mercy on the losers and fawn on the winners. The losers will lose all glory and dignity. No matter what, the world will eventually remember that it was you who broke the siege of the Prussian army and saved France..."
Is it salvation?
Napoleon III sighed helplessly. He knew what would happen if he failed. Everything he had would be wiped out and become an unquestionable shame.
Even now he felt the taste of being a loser - the Queen had not replied to his letter for several days.
Even if he wrote one affectionate letter after another, what would it matter?
The queen ignored him. To the queen, he was just a loser.
Even now Napoleon III still remembers the contempt in the Queen's eyes when he first returned to Paris. Even his Queen looked down on losers.
Compared to losers, everyone prefers winners, just like his nephew-in-law. When he came to Paris, he was warmly welcomed by the Parisian people. The enthusiasm could even be said to be unprecedented.
Even the Queen... favors him!
Thinking of this, Napoleon III's heart was filled with a desire for victory. He needed a victory, he needed to use a victory to tell the Parisians and France.
He - His Majesty Emperor Napoleon III is the real victor.
He - His Majesty Emperor Napoleon III is the savior of France.
At that time, Parisians will surely cheer for his victory. Of course, the ladies of Paris will also care to cast admiring eyes on him once more. As a winner, he will surely reap all the honors.
Of course, by that time, his queen will return to him.
"After our attack, the Prussians will retreat!"
"Your Majesty, Bismarck knows better than anyone that this is their only chance to end the war in a dignified manner, and what Your Majesty needs is victory. As for the spoils..."
Alexander was silent for a moment, then spoke.
"The spoils of Waterloo are only the crown! Your Majesty! The loser has nothing! So, Emperor Napoleon lost everything in the end, and Your Majesty, all you need is victory..."
(End of this chapter)
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