Chapter 800 French Counterattack Plan

When the news of the French defeat in Egypt came back to the European continent, there was an immediate uproar. Many people's first reaction after getting the newspaper is - is today April Fool's Day?

The original time and space of Italy's defeat in Africa was ridiculed by the European world for hundreds of years, and now the French enjoy the same treatment.

Because the hatred value is too high, the firepower attracted by the French is even denser than that of Italy in the original time and space.

As the official media of the Austrian government, the Vienna Daily published the news of the defeat of the French army with a very exaggerated title - France in the Fall of the Empire.

This is a series of reports that goes back to the Roman Empire, but all countries that have had great influence in European history are on the list.

In order to enhance its credibility, even the Habsburg dynasty is on the list, and there is a great name-the Empire that never falls on the first day.

The history of one's own family cannot be taken lightly. A certain degree of artistic processing is inevitable, and to sum it up: the French are too mean to collude with pagans.

This is also the biggest black history in France, no matter how you wash it, you can't wash it off.

As a Catholic country, it’s okay to join the Protestant League with the cheeky face. After all, everyone believes in God, which is barely acceptable.

However, if he hooked up with the European public enemy Ottoman, it would be unbearable. The final result is naturally: the Habsburg dynasty has fallen.

The French who were the victors didn't take long to be complacent and were isolated by everyone on the European continent.

Catholic countries regarded them as traitors, and Protestant countries were unwilling to accept them as a "heresy". This situation gradually improved until the religion fell behind.

If this is old hatred, then the new hatred is the war against France.

Napoleon the Great took European countries as stepping stones and forged his supreme prestige. As his descendants, he himself will inherit these hatreds.

Especially after Napoleon III annexed the Italian region, the hatred value exploded again, and he fell into a state of isolation since then.

This is not the worst, at least Napoleon III also signed a covenant with Britain and Austria.

Although it is not very reliable, and there is no military alliance obligation on the European continent, an unreliable ally is better than nothing.

When it came to Napoleon IV, things changed. After the expiration of the Three-Kingdom Alliance, the contract will not be renewed. Without the constraints of the alliance, Yingao will not be polite when it comes to things.

What happened in Egypt is one of the real cases. Without the support of Britain and Austria, it is estimated that the rebels would have died long ago. Where did the ambition to liberate Egypt come from?

You must know that the rebellion program of the insurgent army was arranged by the British with skilled business ability. The defeat of Aswan this time was also caused by John Bull.

The black hand under Austria is brewing, and it has not had time to break out.

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No matter how impartial the media is, there are tendencies. His own black history has been published, and France, as the background board, has been blackened into charcoal by nature.

Of course, these are all imperial series made after the revival of the Habsburg dynasty. Otherwise, Franz would not have the confidence to face up to this piece of history.

In this context, France of the Fall of the Empire will naturally not be a good word. The French army ranks first in the world. To put it bluntly, it is only everyone's subjective judgment.

In addition to the excellent military literacy of the French army, there are more psychological factors.

In order to eliminate their own army's fear of the French, the combat effectiveness of the Black French Army is also politically correct on the European continent.

Annan's small setbacks ahead were nothing, after all, the French army suffered few casualties. At most, they were ridiculed by the European media for a few words. After the treaty was signed, everyone shut up tacitly.

This time, the battle of Egypt was different. The 40,000 French troops didn't even win the battle against the African natives.

There is no problem, rounding up, the colonial army is also the main force of the army.

Europeans just need to know that the French lost the battle in Egypt, the details don't matter at all.

First, the financial turmoil, the economic crisis and the Great Depression, and then the Paris Revolution, made a mess of the domestic economy.

Without waiting for a sigh of relief, there was another great defeat in Egypt, and Franz almost believed the fall of France.

Today is different from the past, and now Austria no longer needs France to stand in front and attract the attention of the British.

Singing down France was an important policy of the Vienna government.

It is not necessary for all Europeans to believe it, it is enough for the Germans and Italians to believe it.

It is not only Austria that is blocking the French government, but almost all European countries are adding fuel to the flames, but they are mainly ridiculed.

Watching French jokes, this is also a program that Europeans love to see. As the mastermind of the Aswan War, Lieutenant General Jarrett also became famous throughout the war.

It is worth mentioning that this is the name of the French newspaper Lieutenant General Jarrett.

It is not that the French are willing to publicize for the enemy, but they are mainly forced to do so. Losing to the British was more acceptable than losing to the native Africans.

Not only was the news of the British supporting the rebels disclosed, even Austria did not hide it, and the Vienna government also received a protest letter from the French government.

The famous writer Victor Hugo also wrote an article himself, exposing the shameless acts of Britain and Austria - "The Conspiracy of the Two Empires Against France".

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In Paris, angry French people have taken to the streets to protest against the government. Adolf, the governor of Egypt,

It has now become synonymous with idiots and trash.

Facing the anger of the people, Napoleon IV also had a headache. No matter how the government explained it, the protesters refused to disperse.

Even if the British and Austrian countries are pulled out, the French people stubbornly believe that it is a mistake in the government's employment, and many people are questioning the French government's talent selection system.

Adolf, who was the party involved, pulled out all the eight generations of his ancestors, and finally came to the conclusion that aristocratic households = incompetent waste.

If it weren't for the whiplash, Napoleon IV wanted to capture Adolf back to appease the anger of the people.

Of course, just think about it. Everything must be done according to the rules, and the emperor cannot act recklessly.

Even if the battle is defeated, if Adolf himself is to be held accountable, he will go to a military court first.

Public protests are only a pediatric issue, and they have been seen a lot anyway, and Napoleon IV was used to it.

Annan's defeat also happened not long ago, and when the treaty came back, all the problems were resolved.

The top priority now is to suppress the rebellion. As long as the rebels are wiped out, this matter will soon fade away.

Napoleon IV asked: "You all know the domestic situation. When will the War Department be able to send troops?"

The Minister of War, Luskinia Hafez, replied: "Your Majesty, the preparatory work for the labor division expedition is too much, and it will take a week at the earliest.

And after arriving in Egypt, they have to rest for at least a week before the troops can enter the battlefield.

In addition to the time of the march, it will be at least a month later to launch an attack on the rebels. "

In a sense, Napoleon IV's urging was also one of the reasons for Adolf's defeat. If it wasn't for the emperor's urgency, he would not have rushed to the decisive battle with the rebels.

It's just that this kind of thing can't be the responsibility of the emperor, so Adolf can only admit that he is unlucky.

With the lessons learned, Luskinia Hafez will be much more cautious. This time, it was the person chosen by the Ministry of the Army. If there was another defeat, he, the Minister of the Army, would be to blame.

Napoleon IV frowned: "The situation in Egypt is at stake, and the pressure of domestic public opinion is so great, can't the Ministry of War hurry up?"

Army Minister Luskinia Hafez: "Your Majesty, this is the fastest speed. Reinforcing Egypt requires a sea march, and we must first screen out the seasick soldiers.

After arriving at the place, we must also consider the problem of acclimatization. Generally speaking, such cross-sea operations usually take half a year or even longer preparation time. "

This is not nonsense. If troops are sent blindly, even if the Mediterranean Sea is calm, the non-combat attrition will be very touching.

Especially after arriving at the place, if you don't take the necessary rest, you will be thrown into the battle. No matter how powerful the fighting force is, the troops will become soft-footed shrimp.

In the face of the army minister, who was insufferable, Napoleon IV hesitated. After all, he also graduated from the military academy. How could he not know this basic common sense?

It's just that the internal and external pressure is too great, and I panic for a while. There is an unrealistic fantasy of quick pacification.

After sighing, Napoleon IV waved his hand and said, "Forget it, just follow your plan.

However, we must hurry up to quell this rebellion as soon as possible and reduce our losses. "

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Luskinia Hafez replied

Staring at the map on the wall, after looking at it for a while, he seemed to have thought of something.

Suddenly, Napoleon IV slammed the table and said fiercely: "Britain and Austria have caused us trouble one after another, and now we must fight back."

As soon as the word "counterattack" appeared, everyone fell into confusion.

The French government has long wanted to fight back against the big moves by Britain and Austria, but they don't know where to start.

Counterattack on the financial systems of Britain and Austria?

Just think about it. Britain and Austria have no shortage of gold reserves, and the currency values ​​of the British pound and the Aegis are as stable as Mount Tai.

Support revolutionary parties and national separatist forces?

The Paris government is already doing it, but the ending is very moving. Except for a few waves from the Irish Independent Organization, other organizations saw nothing but investment.

There is even a fraudulent organization posing as a Hungarian independent organization, which swindled a huge sum of 5 million francs from the French government.

Blood for blood, doing things in the other colony?

The French government has been doing it, but with little success. The British made proxy rule, and the rebellion was first and foremost local cannibalism.

Although Austria is directly governed, its control over the colonies is obviously too strong.

Especially the Austrian Africa next door, who wants to plan a colonial rebellion, doesn't know who to go to.

There are local power factions, but they have become Austrian nobles. As a vested interest, there is no reason to rebel against them.

None of these strategies will work, and we can't block the two countries diplomatically, right?

The French government still has self-awareness, it is not their diplomatic ability garbage, but mainly because France's hatred value on the European continent is too high, and it is rejected by European countries.

To engage in a diplomatic game with Britain and Austria is completely self-inflicted humiliation. It is better to send troops directly to the door, and the success rate may be higher.

After researching and researching, the French government finally came to the conclusion that in order to retaliate between Britain and Austria, it must have the right time, the right place, and the people.

foreign secretary terrence burkin

Persuaded: "Your Majesty, Britain and Austria are in a state of mischief, and reckless actions may cause even more trouble. We must act cautiously."

The "wolverine" is definitely false. Except for the last time they joined forces to short the franc, the UK and Austria have really not joined forces against France.

However, there is no need to delve into these inside stories. The French government also wants to save face. If they don't exaggerate the strength of the enemy, it will appear that they are too incompetent.

Anyway, on the surface, both Britain and Austria are supporting the Egyptian rebels, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the two countries are jointly suppressing France.