18th century total war

Chapter 269 Enthroned as Emperor
The envoys of the Ottoman Empire naturally approached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Li Wei government, but Li Wei did not want to be involved with the Ottoman Empire for the time being, and now Li Wei is not ready to challenge Europe for war.

The peace agreement has just been signed, Tsarist Russia has not yet come to an end, Livy's religious reform has not yet begun, and the crown has not been put on...

Livi had too many reasons not to unite with the Ottoman Empire!

If you want to unite with the Ottoman Empire, you must at least wait for the moment when Tsarist Russia is drawn into the anti-French alliance.

After all, the strategic goal of the Ottoman Empire's attempt to unite with France was not the Holy Roman Empire, but Tsarist Russia, which had a feud.

In the era of Catherine the Great, Tsarist Russia beat the Ottoman Empire to such an extent that the mother didn't even know it...

This hatred has always been deeply remembered by the Ottoman Empire. Of course, Tsarist Russia has always been thinking about Istanbul, the orthodox holy place of the Orthodox Church.

Tsarist Russia has always regarded itself as the successor of the Eastern Roman Empire, and capturing Istanbul, the former capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople, is the most powerful way for Tsarist Russia to prove that it is Roman orthodoxy!

Once Istanbul really falls into the hands of Tsarist Russia, not only will the whole country celebrate in Tsarist Russia, but even other countries in Europe that look down on Tsarist Russia will have to look at Tsarist Russia, which inherited the orthodoxy of the Eastern Roman Empire, with admiration.

The most important thing is that after taking Istanbul, Tsarist Russia has the right to rule the Balkan Peninsula. The Balkan Peninsula is filled with a large number of Slavic peoples, and they have a natural affinity with Tsarist Russia, which also belongs to the Slavic people.

Therefore, no major European power wants to see Tsarist Russia occupying Istanbul.

Because of this, in the history of the world in Li Wei's previous life, there was a war in which the British and French allied forces helped the declining Ottoman Empire and attacked Tsarist Russia.

Istanbul is the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and it is also an important hub for the Ottoman Empire to control the vast Middle East, North Africa, and European territories. Once Istanbul falls, it will not only deal a fatal blow to the prestige of the Ottoman Empire, but also cause the Ottoman Empire to lose control of European territories.

Even the control of Syria in North Africa and the Middle East will be greatly weakened.

The Ottoman Empire is likely to be beaten back to Asia Minor due to the loss of Istanbul, and lose all other territories.

After all, North Africa and Syria have always been coveted sites by European powers. They have a large population and are civilized, and they also hold important transportation hubs. They are in the hands of the Ottoman Empire only because they are strong enough. If the Ottoman Empire reveals its weak nature, immediately Will be dismembered by European robbers.

Manid, who became more and more accustomed to the identity of the spy chief, soon brought the comatose Pius VI into Levi's office.

However, Manid did not see Levy at work.

Li Wei, who was dealing with private matters, received the dry towel handed over by the maid next to him after receiving Anne's report, and wiped the sweat off his body.

On the bed in front of him, Annabelle fell into a coma like a pool of rotten meat.

To Li Wei, prostitution in the daytime has long been a common occurrence.

"Have someone clean her up. I'll use it again at night."

Li Wei gave Annie some instructions, then turned around and walked towards his exclusive bath, and after a brief cleaning under the service of the maid, he put on his casual clothes and went to the office to meet Manid.

Due to too much time wasted by Li Wei, Manid had to have someone knock out Pius VI who had woken up halfway...

Of course, no matter how much time the leader wastes, the subordinates cannot complain at all!

In this regard, ancient and modern China and foreign countries are all alike.

Li Wei has such a strong energy, starting from the occupation of Paris and the upgrade of the total war system.

Li Wei found that since he occupied Paris, as his control over France became stronger and stronger, his body became better and better, and all the weakness caused by excessive indulgence disappeared, let alone every night. Shengge, white + black together are completely stress-free.

The only bad thing is that Li Wei still hasn't produced his own heir.

Li Wei has inquired about the total war system for this question, but it is a pity that the total war system only controls people's hearts and trains the army, and has no explanation for other issues.

However, this change has benefited Li Wei a lot, so he didn't go into it.

Now, under the non-stop "practice" day and night, Li Wei's waist strength has greatly increased, and he found that no matter how much food he eats, there is no fat on his stomach.

Could it be because of his excessive exercise?

Of course, this does not mean that Li Wei has become a big eater, and his food intake is still the same as that of ordinary people, not much more. If you force it, you will only feel bloated...

What makes Levi feel amazing is that although he has obviously not strengthened his exercise and at most the time he spends on women has greatly increased, the rudiments of muscles have appeared on his flat abdomen.

When Li Wei came to the office, the first thing he saw was Pope Pius VI, who was very plainly dressed in a white priest's uniform.

"Wake him up."

After receiving Li Wei's instruction, Manid winked at the two subordinates behind him, then Li Wei raised his brows slightly, and heard two crisp slaps...

Pope Pius VI, who was woken up by the slap, first looked around blankly, then covered his face and screamed in pain, and then turned coldly to Levi, who was sitting not far away.

"You despicable usurper, tyrant who oppresses the people of France, robber who plunders the wealth of Italy and the Kingdom of Sardinia..."

Before Pope Pius VI could run out of parallel sentences to describe Livy's "glorious deeds," Livy gave him an administrative hint.

Pope Pius VI's voice stopped abruptly, eyes full of confusion.

The next moment, Pope Pius VI knelt down in front of Li Wei with tears streaming down his face, raised his arms and shouted with pious fanaticism: "Great and noble Lord, you have finally come down to inspect your faithful servant... ..."

Manid and his men looked at each other, while Li Wei gave Manid a cold look, and then swept his two men.

Manid's heart trembled, and he looked at his two subordinates with some pity.

This was his negligence, allowing outsiders to see the process of Sir Li Wei's 'convincing' the Pope.

"We are no longer needed here, let's go."

After Manid finished speaking to his two men, he bowed deeply to Levi.

After Manid left the Tuileries Palace with his two men, a group of infantry guards came over immediately, and knocked the two men to the ground without any explanation.

Faced with the incomprehensible begging for mercy from his men, Manid sighed helplessly: "I'm sorry, this was my mistake. I let you see things you shouldn't have seen. Go with peace of mind, I will be responsible for taking care of you. Wife and children."

After finishing speaking, Manid left without looking back, and the two remaining men were immediately stunned by the infantry guards with their rifle butts.

These two people will be dealt with secretly by the infantry guards, and the news of their death is that they are loyal to the country!
Those who entered the General Administration of Military Intelligence had already prepared for this, and they knew what kind of department it was.

Spy is a high-risk occupation in any era, especially in the barbaric era of the 18th century. As long as any country catches a spy, no matter what your identity is, you will be executed immediately!
To put it bluntly, the General Administration of Military Intelligence is the base camp of spies, and those who join here are naturally mentally prepared.

In the office, Levi helped Pius VI, who regarded him as the incarnation of God, with a strange look on his face.

Li Wei knows that the effect of administrative enlightenment is completely different from the brainwashing effect of the training camp. The brainwashing of the training camp is more like formatting all the emotions against Li Wei in human beings, and then inserting thoughts loyal to Li Wei.

But the administrative attunement will not be so rude, and it will take a "circuitous route".

The easiest way is to replace the original loyal object of the target human being with Levi himself.

The object of Fatis's allegiance before was the great cause of revolution, and he dedicated himself to freedom, equality and fraternity. After this concept was replaced by Li Wei, Fatis was naturally loyal to Li Wei.

Pope Pius VI was loyal to God and replaced God in his heart with Livy, and this scene appeared...

The reason why some administrative enlightenment targets are unwilling to devote themselves to Li Wei is because such people themselves have no goals worthy of their death.

Therefore, after such people are enlightened by the administration, they can only impose the concept of loyalty, and when their lives are facing the crisis of death, they will break free from the shackles of this concept of loyalty.

In other words, the most instinctive pursuit of these people is to survive, and it is impossible for administrative enlightenment to replace their obsession with survival with loyalty to Li Wei, otherwise, when facing death and loyalty to Li Wei, there will be If there is a conflict of ideas, the effect of administrative enlightenment will disappear.

Of course, Levi also knows this, so he will not let people with administrative enlightenment go to the front line to work for him, unless the target who is administratively enlightened has a replaceable goal that is willing to sacrifice for it.

Even for Pius VI in front of him, Li Wei was not sure whether the other party was willing to die for God.

In fact, for Li Wei, the best replacement target is a group of people like Fatis who have a conceptual goal.

This kind of people is willing to dedicate their lives to an empty goal, and it is the easiest to replace them, and they will also dedicate their lives to Levi after the replacement.

As for the worship of money, although most people have it, few people are willing to sacrifice themselves for money...

Between money and life, many people must choose life. If there is no life, how do you spend money?

"Your Majesty, don't reveal this secret in the future, do you understand?"

After hearing this, Pius VI immediately nodded with a serious expression, and he quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.

Li Wei couldn't help but wonder if the other party's performance just now was "acting" for God?
Li Wei would not doubt that Pius VI really regarded himself as the incarnation of God in the world, but God knows whether this pope might have done too many things for his own good, so he went out of his way to please the incarnation of God in the world to make up for what he had done. Wrong thing.

Isn't that the reason why the Atonement Scrolls are so popular in Europe?
It’s not that the nobles and church leaders who violated the doctrine don’t believe in God, it’s that they can’t stand the temptation, and after doing it, they are afraid that they will go to hell after death (if they really didn’t believe in God, they would not buy the atonement scroll at all)!

Human beings are very contradictory creatures. Those who do bad things may not have no faith, but just have a fluke mentality, or try to make up for the bad things they have done in other ways.

Not to mention this era, even in the 21st century, many big bosses who made their fortunes through shady means have become superstitious and burn incense and worship Buddha all day long. Isn't it because they have done too many bad things?
Of course, there are also people who are really superstitious and worship gods and Buddhas.

But how many shrewd big bosses really entrust their whole body and mind to the ethereal gods?

Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Pius VI who had returned to normal. He was really worried that Pius VI would always regard him as God. Maybe it was either that Pius VI was regarded as a psychopath, or that Li Wei got into trouble... …

The reason why God is high is because he has never descended from the earth!
"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry. Although my army has withdrawn from Rome, sooner or later I will fight back and let you return to the Vatican.

The current Papal State is very unsafe, and the regime supported by the British is very hostile to me. Once you go back, you will be incapable of control.

I hope you will stay on as Director of the Department of Faith that I will be creating in Cabinet.

You should know from the name that this department is specially prepared for you. "

Pope Pius VI, who was enlightened by the administration, naturally agreed without hesitation, and proactively asked: "Chief Consul, when do you plan to ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor?
I feel that the French people need a real emperor to lead them, and there is no more suitable person than you! "

"There is no need to worry about this. I need to arrange solemn etiquette to demonstrate the majesty of France as a major European country."

"Follow your teachings."

Pope Pius VI replied with a deep bow.

However, Li Wei replied with some dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, you must remember that my current status is not God's spokesperson in the world, but a ruler in the world. I hope you will not do this again in the future." Posture, that will damage your authority as Pope!"

Although it is very cool to let the pope kneel and salute himself, Li Wei knows that in Europe at this time, a pope who kneels casually is worthless.

The most valuable thing about the pope is his supreme status among thousands of people. This status does not allow the pope to kneel down to any secular monarch!
Since Li Wei needed the status of Pope, he naturally wanted him to maintain the dignity of Pope.

Pius VI understood Li Wei's purpose, and he bowed his head very cooperatively and replied: "I understand, Mr. Chief Consul."

On January 1798, [-], Li Wei proclaimed himself emperor in Paris and established the French Empire!
During the enthronement ceremony, Pope Pius VI took the initiative to hand the crown to Livy and bowed to the emperor of the French Empire!

Livy was crowned Emperor of the People and Soldiers of France!
(End of this chapter)