Chapter 942 Of Course!

So as the leader of the National News, the theoretical head of the Second French Republic, a romantic poet, and a great idealist, could Lamartine stop this era of rampage?

The answer is impossible!

At the time when Lamartine had the most power at the beginning of the establishment of the Second French Republic, he did not choose to stop it, but chose to compromise.

Although the Second French Republic itself was the product of compromise among all parties, Lamartine's compromise undoubtedly fueled the arrogance of the radicals.

The result was a series of stupid moves in diplomacy, and the constant wars exhausted the national destiny of the Second French Republic.

If the French Provisional Government had not participated in the dispute between Austria and the Papal States, they would not have been slapped in the face at the speed of light, and would not have been taken advantage of by the British.

If there had not been the British interference, the acceptance of French colonies would not have been as difficult as it is now.

During the Orleans Dynasty, France was the second largest colonial empire in the world. During the Second Republic, Algeria, Texas (New France), and Central America rebelled one after another, and they almost lost all their colonies.

If it were not for these rebellions, the Second French Republic could have chosen a more stable way to restore the economy and the confidence of the people.

But now they have no choice

"France must achieve a comprehensive victory! The British must see our value as an ally!"

At this time, the new leader of the Reform Party, Dan Gira, was speaking impassionedly. Louis Blanc and Ledru-Rollin, who originally represented the petty bourgeoisie, have been marginalized, but the pro-British political line has been retained.

"The British are indeed our most needed allies, but the cost of a full-scale war is too high!

We must consider the attitudes of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Belgium, and the German princes, and we cannot let them lean towards the Austrian Empire."

"The Belgians have made their choice! The Germans and Austrians are basically in the same boat!

Do you still expect them to fight each other?"

Dan Gira's words made Lamartine speechless for a moment, but he still defended himself.

"But now our France can no longer withstand the tossing. Our opponent may not only be Austria, but the entire German Confederation, or the German Empire."

"Then disband them again!"

"Haha!"

"Haha! Mr. Gira said it well!"

Dan Gira's words immediately aroused applause from the whole hall, and for a while the whole parliament hall was filled with applause, whistles, and laughter.

"Only the weak like to gather in groups! The great France disdains to be with those cattle and horses!

Now that the British are on our side, there is no country in the world! No one! Can stop us! No!"

"Long live France!"

"Long live France!"

"War!"

"War!"

"War!"

Gradually, there was only one voice in the whole parliament hall, that is, war. Lamartine failed again, and he chose to compromise again.

The pace of war was almost unstoppable, but even at this time there were people who wanted to stand up and stop the war.

This person was none other than Nicholas I. In fact, it was not that the Tsar did not want to fight, but that he was not ready.

The ambassador to France at that time was a young duke, Andrei Uvarov, who was appreciated by the Tsar at a young age.

Not only because of his talent, but also because of his extraordinary courage.

The original Russian ambassador to France fled Paris during the February Revolution. After that, Russia and France continued to be hostile, so no one was willing to be the ambassador to France.

So Andrei Uvarov took the initiative to volunteer to be the most dangerous ambassador.

Andrei Uvarov understood the Tsar's meaning, that is, to try his best to prevent the war. If the war cannot be prevented, then try to create favorable conditions for Russia.

These words are very simple, but it is not so easy to do.

The first thing Andrei Uvarov did was to find Lamartine, because the former found through observation that the latter was the only person who remained rational in the entire French government at that time.

Lamartine's attitude towards the Russians was very complicated. He was born into an aristocratic family and his family property was looted during the French Revolution.

But his brother joined Napoleon's army and eventually died in Russia.

Lamartine himself joined the Royal Guard after the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty and went into exile in Switzerland during Napoleon's Hundred Days.

On the other hand, the Russians defeated Napoleon, but occupied Paris.

But this did not bother Andrei Uvarov. After all, the other party was a romantic poet, and it was easy to please him.

Andrei Uvarov copied two poems of "Siberian poets" and got the opportunity to meet Lamartine.

"Siberian poets" refer to the exiled liberals in Russia.

Andrei Uvarov seized the opportunity to explain the current situation in the world to Lamartine in detail.

If France and Britain form an alliance to attack Austria, then Russia will most likely fulfill its obligations as an ally, and at that time a war involving the whole of Europe will be inevitable.

Andrei Uvarov successfully persuaded Maladin, but the latter failed.

So the former started Plan B. Andrei Uvarov looked at everything in front of him in the parliament hall of the Second French Republic, and he snorted with disdain.

"Gentlemen, please be quiet! Please be quiet!"

No one paid attention, and the French in the entire parliament hall were in extreme excitement.

Andrei Uvarov took a deep breath, walked straight to the rostrum, picked up the wooden hammer on the table and struck the alarm bell.

Alarm bells rang, and the entire venue's attention instantly turned to this uninvited guest from Russia.

"Gentlemen! You can refuse peace, but you can't refuse to pay back the money!"

Dan Gila asked, suppressing his anger.

"Sir, what do you mean? Since when do we in France owe money to Russia?"

"I'm sorry, sir. I want to say that the loan promised by France has not arrived. Last year and this year, the total was six thousand, six hundred and six hundred francs and six sous, and twelve centimes. "

Andrei Uvarov said unhurriedly that Dan Gila's fire could no longer be suppressed.

At this time, someone reminded me quietly.

"It was a deal with Russia during the Orleans Dynasty."

Dan Gila suddenly understood, and then said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Are you confusing us with those monarchical freaks? Do you think we would spend 200 million francs on those Russians' big freezers?"

"I do not understand what you mean?"

"Oh, I tell you! No loan! No money! Tell your master! No one in the Second French Republic will use money to buy ice cubes from you Russians!"

"Haha! That's great! Mr. Dan Gila, you are really our idol!"

"Ha ha!"

The entire conference hall was filled with boos and jeers, but Andrei Uvarov didn't care and just continued.

"Is this a decision by the French government?"

"certainly!"