"The Popular Party has lost the support of the people!" It only took a few days for the general process of Russia's January drastic changes to reach the Palace of Versailles in Paris. ¡ò, w¡ïww.23¡ûwx.co¨Œm But whether it is Napoleon IV, the Marquis of Montauban, Auguste Mani, Lucien Murat, Patrice McMahon and other Roman Empire None of the important ministers thought this was bad news. Because the January upheavals and the Popular Party reminded them of the French Revolution. ¡°Obviously, the Volya Volya is a political party like the Jacobins, and Nechayev is a politician similar to Robespierre.¡± Napoleon IV, who had studied the history of the French Revolution, quickly came to a conclusion. Both the Jacobins and Robespierre were transitional factions and figures during the French Revolution, and the final fruits of victory did not belong to them. "Even so, we cannot take it lightly. After all, it is not the Bourbons who replaced the Jacobins." The Marquis of Montauban reminded with drooped eyelids. During this period, the entire empire was busy with affairs, which consumed too much of his energy - mainly the economic problems of the Eastern Empire. Spain, Portugal, Greece and the newly joined Ireland were all facing serious financial and economic difficulties and urgently needed the executive power of the Eastern Empire. Although the Roman Eastern Empire was very wealthy due to government aid, the elderly tribune still felt a little sad when he thought of the gold francs being spent like running water. Thinking of the gold francs it would cost to intervene in the Russian Civil War and to help Russia rebuild afterwards, the Marquis of Montauban wanted to persuade Napoleon IV to abandon Russia. Marshal Patrice McMahon, the Chief of General Staff of the Roman Eastern Empire, laughed when he heard this, "The Bourbon Dynasty did not have 1 million troops back then, and it did not have such powerful foreign aid as the Roman Empire and the Ming Empire!" Montauban The Marquis frowned. He did not think that the Ming Empire would sincerely cooperate with the Roman Empire on the Russian issue. This is completely impossible! ¡°The Emperor of Ming Dynasty has expressed his support for Empress Alexandra.¡± Foreign Minister Lucien Murat said. ¡°Aside from statements, are there any practical actions?¡± Finance Minister August Money asked. "Xihua's two infantry armies have been mobilized. They can enter Western Siberia at any time. In addition, weapons, ammunition and supplies worth 20 million yuan will be shipped to Tyumen." These are measures that have been prepared for a long time. If Nechayev had not thrown out the referendum, reinforcements and aid materials would have been sent to Tyumen before the end of last year. Lucien Murat thought for a while and then added: "The Ming Empire is the largest creditor of the Russian Empire. In the past two years of war, it has provided Russia with weapons, ammunition and food worth 350 million yuan. If When the Public Opinion Party comes to power, they will lose everything. "How can they lose everything? Just moving the border line west to north is hundreds of thousands of square kilometers, and it is not worth 350 million yuan?" Marquis Topia said with a smile. Lucien Murat's face felt slightly hot. He, the foreign minister, did not think of this. He was really incompetent. "China will never take a hostile position with Rome on the Russian issue. They support the Romanov dynasty." Lucien Murat once again emphasized his judgment. "That's true," the Marquis of Montauban nodded, "Maybe the Chinese are trying to split the Russian Empire." "Split?" Napoleon IV frowned. The Marquis of Montauban said solemnly: "They are likely to split off the east of the Ural Mountains and build a pro-China Siberian Kingdom." Napoleon IV looked at him, "That's not bad. It is enough for Rome to get the west of the Ural Mountains. Siberia Just give it to China." As soon as he said this, all the important ministers of the Roman Eastern Empire in the audience hall looked at Napoleon IV blankly. Napoleon IV seemed to feel that there was something wrong with what he said, but he just couldn't remember what was wrong. Frowning, he asked: "What? Can't we divide it like this?" "Your Majesty the Russian Empire is not a cake." The Marquis of Montauban missed Mathilde again. If that woman was still in Paris. You would never say something so innocent. "If Empress Alexandra is restored in Petersburg, what excuse will the Ming Empire use to annex Western Siberia?" "Excuse? The Chinese still need an excuse to grab territory?" Napoleon IV asked in return. ¡°This¡¡± The Marquis of Montauban was startled. What Napoleon IV said makes sense, but such a thing is still impossible to happen. "The Chinese will not do this this time. They have changed from destroyers of international enforcement to defenders." "Really?" Napoleon IV was doubtful, "Then the Chinese should join Rome in sending troops to intervene in the Russian Civil War. ¡± He thought for a moment, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about how to divide it up is this possible?¡± ¡°The question is Alexander.Queen La's marriage This cannot be determined in the form of a treaty, otherwise neither China nor Germany will support us. "Lucien Murat reminded. "Let's not mention this for now," Napoleon IV said. "We will wait until the civil strife in Russia is quelled As long as Russia's economy still relies on Rome, Queen Alexandra can only marry a new woman. King of France! " "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Roman Eastern Empire to afford the cost of intervening in the Russian Civil War and helping Russia's reconstruction alone" the Marquis of Montauban reminded in a low voice. "What? How can this be? Napoleon IV was stunned, "Marquis, are you saying that the Roman Empire has no money?" " "The empire's finances the financial pressure is increasing day by day! "The Marquis of Montauban glanced at Mani, the finance minister beside him. "Your Majesty, the empire will have a fiscal deficit in 1878" "Financial deficit? How can it be? "Napoleon IV looked at Mani with some disbelief. After the end of the First North American War, the finances of the Napoleon Empire had always been in surplus. It was not because Napoleon III did not know how to spend money, but because a large number of dependent countries and colonies continued to While transfusing blood to the Napoleonic Empire, trade with the Greater China economic circle was also highly profitable - Zhu Jishi's trade policy was not to accumulate gold and silver, but to spend gold and silver to "buy back" industrialization, so the machines of France, Italy and Germany were The Chinese market was very popular. During the World War, the Roman Empire made a lot of money due to the war, and the entire empire seemed to be drowned in gold and silver. "Is it because of the war in the Western Empire? " "Noit's because the Eastern Empire's finances are going to be in deficit! Mani said in a dignified tone. "The fiscal deficit is caused by financial allocations to subsidize Spain, Portugal, Greece and Ireland" "Subsidy?" " "Yes, this is stipulated in the "Treaty of Unity of the Roman Eastern Empire". The ruling government of the Eastern Empire needs to help the kingdoms improve the welfare of the people to be on par with France and Italy. And provide assistance when various kingdoms encounter financial difficulties. In addition, the ruling government also took over the navies and most of the armies of Spain, Portugal, and Greece. The total number of people exceeds 300,000, so the military expenditures that need to be spent have also greatly increased" "Then how much deficit will there be? "Napoleon IV quickly asked. "If the expenditures for intervening in the Russian Civil War are not included, the deficit in 1878 will be as high as 3.5 billion gold francs! " "3.5 billion gold francs! ? How can this be? "Napoleon IV stared at Mani with his eyes widened. The Minister of Finance smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, the world war is over, and now there is no war fortune to make. " "But the post-war reconstruction of North America should bring a big market, right? " "That was the market of the Great Chinese Empire Engels of England proposed a barter method. Now that the Greater China Empire and the German Empire have agreed to barter trade in principle, it will be greatly more difficult for Roman goods to enter the Greater China market in the future. Moreover, even if there is a large market for reconstruction in North America, it belongs to the Western Empire. " "The Western EmpireWhat is the financial situation of the Western Empire? "Napoleon IV asked with a straight face. "Very good! Mani replied, "The Western Empire is rich in resources. The output of gold, silver, brass, and saltpeter is very high. It also produces various spices, coffee, wood, raw rubber, cotton, and wool. Now Mexico's industry, commerce, and The financial industry developed rapidly again, bringing huge financial resources to the ruling government of the Western Empire! " "knew! "Napoleon IV knew that Mani was reminding him of the risk of the separation of the Western Empire - the Western Empire was rich in resources and had a large population. Now the industrial, commercial and financial industries were developing rapidly, and it seemed to be a large self-sufficient market. What's worse Yes, the Western Empire also has powerful forces, including the Mexican Army, the Western Empire Navy (formerly the Mexican Navy), and the Donghua Army that may fight with Mexico at any time! "So, what should we do now? "Napoleon IV asked the important ministers around him. "A new order, a new world order, should be established, in which the Great Chinese Empire and the Roman Empire jointly dominate the world order! "The Marquis of Montauban immediately made a suggestion, "This intervention in Russia should be a joint action by the powerful forces under this new order, rather than a separate action by the Roman Empire. " "Well, a new order is needed! "Napoleon IV nodded, "A great Chinese Empire and the Roman Empire jointly dominate the world order! So should we immediately send a high-level diplomatic delegation to China? " "Your Majesty, I will lead the team to China. "Lucien Murat volunteered. "Okay, you are the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and this is your responsibility. Napoleon IV nodded, "What about interference in Russia?" When will troops be sent out? Many dispatches??Army? Any plans? " Marshal Patrice McMahon replied: "We have already made plans to mobilize 500,000 troops to cooperate with the 1 million troops loyal to Queen Alexandra to launch an attack on the Popular Party. It is expected that a full-scale intervention operation will begin this summer. . In addition, within one month, our troops stationed in Crimea will occupy Kiev together with the Russian Crimean Army. "(To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!