Chapter 610: The Death of Emperor Napoleon (Second update, please subscribe)
There is an intuition in this world called the sixth sense, or the crow's mouth.
Of course, Li Mingkuan had never guessed anything correctly in the past. As for today's incident, he just made a casual remark after hearing the sound of the cannon.
But Li Mingkuan’s “crow’s mouth” was really right.
And the person who died was a big shot.
Just after the New Year of 1873, France welcomed a sad day.
On January 9, Emperor Napoleon III, who had been suffering from illness since last year, finally died of complications after two unsuccessful bladder stone operations. Even the royal doctors' large use of expensive berberine could not save his life.
Perhaps berberine can play some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory role. But it cannot be compared with real antibiotics, so it naturally cannot cure a series of complications such as wound infection.
At the end of his life, Napoleon III, the Emperor of the Second French Empire, held Queen Eugenie's hand tightly and said:
"Dear, I forgive you, Zhu Di...I don't know...but he is my child..."
At this moment, he was relieved. The pain and resentment that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time were also relieved at this moment. After all, deep in his heart, he had always loved Eugenie, even now. At the last moment of his life, he chose to accept and forgive.
"My dear, I..."
Queen Eugenie's eyes were filled with tears, and her heart was filled with guilt as she looked at her dying husband.
After all, in her heart, he once loved this man.
"Dear, I hope you can be happy..."
Then Napoleon III turned his gaze to Crown Prince Eugene and looked at him with eyes full of regret and expectation.
"Eugène, I give you the crown of France! You must hold on to it tightly."
His last words before his death were still about his most glorious moment:
"It was us... the French Empire that defeated Prussia."
After saying this, Napoleon III closed his eyes. Facing her deceased husband, tears flashed in Eugenie's eyes. With a sad expression, she spoke quietly to the Prime Minister.
"Okay, it's all over. Let's tell everyone the news!"
After saying that, she looked at her eldest son who seemed a little at a loss, then gently held him in her arms and said.
"My dear, you must be strong. From now on, you are the emperor of the French Empire!"
For a boy of only 17 years old, the crown seemed too heavy.
January 9, 1873 was a... not particularly sad day for France.
Although Napoleon III never established his authority, when he died as emperor, neither the liberals nor the Bourbons showed any gloating, but expressed their sadness in various ways, even if it was false.
But after all, Napoleon III was the emperor of the French Empire.
The news of Napoleon III's death soon spread throughout Europe. The Queen of England, the Emperor of Austria-Hungary and the Tsar of Russia all called Eugenie to express their condolences and said they would attend Napoleon III's funeral. The kings of Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Bavaria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other countries also said they would attend the funeral.
The funeral of the Emperor of the French Empire, to a certain extent, is also a symbol of international status. Of course, as the emperor of the Ming Empire, when Emperor Zhu Da learned that his state funeral would be held on January 24, he thought about it and gave instructions to Zhu Guozhong.
"Discover to Eugenie that I will be attending the state funeral of Emperor Napoleon III."
Zhu Xianhai felt that it was necessary to accompany Eugenie at this time.
The mourning period is 14 days though!
But can I get to Paris in 14 days?
Even if one takes the fastest warship and sails non-stop, it would take more than 17 days. Emperor Zhu was of course well aware of this.
"Your Majesty, there is no rush!"
"Let's take the airship!"
Zhu Xianhai said directly.
"Hasn't our new airship already been put into use? Let's use it!"
airship……
It’s also a good opportunity to show our strength!
Unlike the airships three years ago, although the current Ming Dynasty airships have not made much progress in size, their engines have been upgraded from two 150-horsepower engines at the time to two 300-horsepower engines.
The power is doubled, which makes its speed reach an astonishing 70 kilometers per hour, which means that in theory it can fly from Yingtian to Paris in less than 200 hours. However, this is just theory.
On January 11, after careful preparation, the Ming floating force dispatched three FT-6 airships, which were the most advanced airships in the Ming Dynasty. The reason for dispatching three was to prevent any accidents along the way.
"You must come back safely!"
Charlotte said as she hugged her husband tightly.
"Don't worry, this isn't the first time the floating troops have conducted long-distance voyages!"
The reason why Zhu Xianhai dared to fly more than 10,000 kilometers to Paris by airship was, to put it bluntly, because the floating troops had conducted many transoceanic trainings. Now the whole world has begun to build airships. If the Ming Dynasty wants to use airships as a big stick, it must tell others - my airship is the best!
That's why Emperor Zhu personally took the airship. Moreover, when he made this decision, he deliberately simulated it - not only was the journey safe, but there were also unexpected gains.
"Tell Eugenie that my heart is with them, that we mourn with France and remember my uncle."
In response to his wife's instructions, Zhu Xianhai said.
"Well, I will tell her."
After bidding farewell to the Queen, Zhu Xianhai just looked at Yingtian Prefecture quietly as the airship slowly took off into the air. Suddenly, he smiled from his seemingly serious expression, and his smile seemed a little proud.
Well, the compass of fate has turned!
The reason why Emperor Zhu was so proud was because... Napoleon III died at the right time!
His death meant that the last obstacle to the "Three Emperors' Alliance" had disappeared.
Transoceanic voyages in the 19th century were not easy, but they were much more comfortable than taking a ship. After all, they were faster and took less time.
Nine days later, the three airships finally entered the sky over Paris, at the Versailles Airport outside the city of Paris. After the royal palace was destroyed, Napoleon III ordered the construction of an airship airport on the site of the palace. The three airships were steadily moored on the mooring tower.
Amid the roar of cannon salutes, Emperor Zhu once again set foot on French soil.
That night, Emperor Zhu did not enter Paris, but rested for a night in a royal villa near the Palace of Versailles. Of course, he did not forget to "pay tribute" to the Palace of Versailles, mainly to appreciate his own achievements.
Unfortunately, the ruins of the Palace of Versailles have disappeared! Now it is just an air port for the French floating troops.
The next morning, Emperor Zhu took a train to Paris. Naturally, the French were very enthusiastic about this distinguished guest who came from afar. Because it was a special period, Queen Mother Eugenie and the newly enthroned Emperor Napoleon IV did not go to the train station to greet him.
Like other monarchs who had arrived in Paris, Emperor Zhu was also settled in a noble estate outside Paris. On the way to the estate by car, Buffett whispered.
"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged. You will meet tonight!"
After completing his mission in Russia, on his way back to Ming Dynasty, after learning of the death of Napoleon III, he came to Paris as an individual. After all, he and the emperor were friends.
The ambassador's words made Emperor Zhu nod and then speak.
"Please keep it confidential. This matter must not be known to the outside world."
After saying that, he closed his eyes with a faint smile on his face...
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(End of this chapter)
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