Chapter 539: Rest Well

In fact, this dance was a big blow to Karolina. Women also have a tendency to compare. Just like men like to compare themselves with each other, the most intuitive criterion for winning or losing among women is size.

Fortunately, with the presence of Kagura, an oriental woman, the Grand Duchess regained some confidence. After all, she had a racial advantage, and the latter was very kind to the former.

After the ball, Carolina had a rare opportunity to ride in a carriage with an outsider, and then the drunken Grand Duchess began to chat about life. In short, when a woman is dirty, it is not as bad as a man.

On the other hand, Andrei Uvarov finally woke up, his handsome face was still aching, but he was very excited.

Andrei Uvarov wrote in his diary that today he met one and a half opponents (Franz is that half), and his other half.

"Hiss, it's quite strong. Sooner or later you will cry in my arms." Andrei Uvarov covered his red and swollen cheeks while boarding the carriage back to St. Petersburg.

Archduke Albrecht found Franz as soon as the ball ended, and he repeated the words of Duke Napoleon Lannes de Montebello.

"How is it? Is this great good news?" Albrecht looked very excited. After all, if France joins the war, the balance of victory or defeat in the U.S.-Mexico War will instantly reverse.

"Uncle Albrecht, it is not a good thing for the French to continue to expand their territory in the Americas. The United States still needs decades of development before it can threaten us, and France does not need to wait that long.

The continuous expansion of the empire's influence in Italy and Germany has long aroused the vigilance of the French. They are just unable to take direct action against us due to their own strength and the international situation. "

Franz's words are very clear, that is, France is too strong. Coupled with the fact that Britain, a troublemaker, is watching from the sidelines, Austria must make careful choices, otherwise the tragedy of World War I may be repeated.

In fact, the French industry at this time was far stronger than that of North Germany, and also stronger than that of Austria in history.

But now, because of Franz's intervention, French products have not become synonymous with high-quality products on the European continent.

Moreover, the French in this era have always carried a kind of pride, which is what can support them against the whole of Europe.

Although the modern history of Germany is a feast of insults to the law, it would be foolish to despise France, a world power.

France in the 19th century was full of talented people in science, culture, thought, and economy, including but not limited to:

Balzac, Tocqueville, Saint-Simon, Marie Curie, Ampere, Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, Flaubert, Wandel, Stendhal, Monet, Van Gogh, Debussy, Berlioz, Rodin ( Zweig's engrossed sculptor), Pasteur

Franz knew very well that France was not exhausted at this time, and Britain would not sit back and watch Austria become the dominant power in Central Europe. Even the Russians had the same idea.

Albrecht touched his chin and said.

"It's so troublesome. These politicians really have dark hearts. It would be easier to be a soldier."

"In short, we will not accept the French proposal, and our only reason for sending troops is to protect expatriates."

"But isn't the war in California a direct conflict between us and the Americans?" Albrecht asked with some confusion.

"Strictly speaking, it was a conflict between the Austrian-Mexican Joint Development Company and the Americans." Franz defended.

"What about letting the Omer-Mexican Joint Development Company negotiate with the French?"

"No, because in the end it will be Britain and France who will gain the most. And judging from the recent battle reports, the American troops are more exhausted than imagined.

In addition, their logistics problems are also huge. Yellow fever is rampant in the Rio Grande barracks. In addition, the corpses were not disposed of in time in the summer, and the plague began to spread again. Since the war began, the non-combat attrition of the US military has exceeded 10,000. It is basically There was no way to attack Fort Albuquerque.

If Tasan Anna can take this opportunity to push the US military in Veracruz into the sea, then it may be the Americans who will cede territory and pay compensation after a while. "

Mexico on the other side.

General Jimmy led his troops back to the Mexican army. The losses of the cavalry troops in this battle were not large. The 5,000 cavalrymen only lost less than 300 people. However, on the other hand, the US military side was already beaten to the ground.

The hussars on the European continent are a model of moral corruption. They usually eat, drink, whore and gamble, mount their horses to kill the enemy, and then go home to be robbers.

The Mexican hussar force is basically composed of bandits and horse bandits. General Jimmy, who leads these guys, often allows them to rob and massacre in order to maintain the fierce fighting power of this force.

These people may not necessarily have the power of regular cuirassiers in a head-on confrontation, but compared to causing destruction, one of them can withstand ten.

When the Mexican cavalry rushed left and right in Veracruz, the US military chose to stay behind closed doors.

After all, no matter how fierce the cavalry is, they don't have the ability to siege the city. The US military thought it would be safe, and then the bandits started setting fires everywhere.

The purpose of arson was not to burn all American troops to death, but to create chaos.

In order to maximize the damage, they also hunted the US military messengers, because the turtle tactics allowed the US military messengers to face dozens or even hundreds of Mexican cavalry single-handedly.

The result is naturally predictable. The U.S. military became deaf and blind, and the army was divided into countless small pieces.

When the main force of the Mexican army arrived, the U.S. military either chose to face the enemy army hundreds of times larger alone or surrender.

Tassan Anna was very satisfied with the effect of the raid.

"Oh! My child, you did a great job! Leave the rest to me!"

Jimmy was very grateful and admired Tassan Anna personally. He knew that this was a good time to make a concerted effort.

"Mr. President, we are not tired. My brothers and I can charge again. As your sword, we are not afraid of death or tiredness."

Tassan Anna was also very moved, but he had his plan.

"You guys are already very tired. You should rest when you are tired. I have prepared a reward for you."

At this time, a group of soldiers pulled more than a dozen boxes of treasures looted by Tassan Anna, which contained gold, silver, banknotes, jewelry, and some messy things.

But such a reward can only be described as arrogant. These guys who usually act lawless now lined up obediently.

"You hussars are all warriors. This is the reward you deserve. One for each person. No one can take more! Did you hear that?!"

"I heard it!" The hussars responded loudly, and the Mexican soldiers on the side showed envy and jealousy.

"Listen! I don't give you money to save it for having children! Now the residents of St. Louis have just been looted by the rebels, and the whole city needs to be rebuilt.

What should you do?!" Tasan Anna asked.

Everyone looked at each other, and Jimmy even planned to put back the gold and silver in his hand.

At this time, Tasan Anna shouted loudly.

"You are hussars, you should eat, drink, and go to the temple! Use your money to rebuild their city and let people live a prosperous life!

I ask again! What are you going to do!?"

"Eat! Drink! Go to the temple!"

"Okay! Let's go to St. Louis!"

"Let's go!"

A group of hussars rushed to St. Louis and seemed to be planning to rest.