Holy Roman Empire

Once the food supply is insufficient and a famine breaks out, the revolutionary government in Paris can be swallowed up in an instant.

"We have put in so much effort, isn't there any effect?"

After speaking, Baptiste closed his eyes.The facts are in front of our eyes, but if several countries in the alliance speak for them, they will not fall to the current situation.

As a member of the Republican faction, Baptiste had absolutely no way to compromise on the issue of restoration.

In fact, even if the revolutionary government of Paris is willing to compromise, there will be no result in a while.

It seems that the republicans are in power, but in fact the royalists have the most in the government.If the three major royalist parties were not close in strength and restrained each other, otherwise there would be no republican faction at all.

Foreign Minister Fernandez waved his hands and said helplessly: "This is all the responsibility of the Bonaparte dynasty. All European countries have been offended by them, so that our current diplomatic work is difficult to carry out.

Wanting to change this situation cannot be accomplished overnight.Unless the continental revolution comes again, or else..."

The Bonaparte Dynasty offended many countries, and the Paris Revolutionary Government also offended many countries.Just the word "revolutionary party" is enough to arouse everyone's strong dissatisfaction.

Revolutions are also contagious, and the Continental Union is keen to promote the restoration of France, essentially to curb the spread of revolutionary ideas.

Baptiste interrupted: "Stop talking, now is not the time to export revolutionary ideas. Once we start exporting revolutionary ideas, the Russians outside Paris will probably come to our door immediately and send us to the guillotine!

It's not that I'm afraid, it's mainly because the power of the monarchy and feudal system is too strong now, and we don't have the ability to collide with them in a short time, so there is no need to make fearless sacrifices. "

Prime Minister Michael warned: "Your Excellency President is right, now is indeed not the time to confront the enemy head-on.

Right now our most important thing is to solve the refugee problem and the unemployment problem.The refugee issue in particular has become a cancer that endangers national security.

Many local governments can't hold it anymore. If we can't come up with measures as soon as possible, they will lure refugees to Paris.

In fact, some places have already started doing it.I took a tour of Paris and it turned out to be ten times worse than we expected.

The relief food distributed by the government simply cannot achieve full coverage.Many places have been messed up, and I have witnessed three robberies in one morning.

This is still Paris, and the law and order in other parts of the country will only get worse.If we can't find a way to restore order as soon as possible, I'm afraid..."

The problem is right in front of everyone's eyes.It's a pity how to solve it, everyone is confused.If it can be done easily, France will not change the government frequently.

……

In the distance, a group of ragged people appeared on the horizon.There were men, women, old and young, and it could be seen that this army of "beggars" had escaped.

A middle-aged man in the lead said out of breath: "Paris is ahead, we will have bread to eat when we get there!"

"Really? Don't let us eat grass roots and bark again!"

The boy's immature face released suspicious eyes, which made the middle-aged man very embarrassed.

"Of course it's true. This is Paris, our capital. The richest place in France, you can definitely find something to eat!"

In fact, the middle-aged man has no idea.Along the way, they have been hit so much that they are almost numb.

Residents along the way regard them as scourges. The so-called local government relief is only a piece of black bread or a potato every day.Not enough for one meal, let alone a day.

If they want to survive, they must not eat wild vegetables.It's a pity that there were too many refugees, and the wild vegetables were quickly eaten up. In the end, they had to eat bark and grass roots to satisfy their hunger.

The middle-aged man, who didn't want to sit still, resolutely took his whole family to Paris, which had become their last hope.

The middle-aged man's family was not the first to go to Paris, nor would they be the last to arrive in Paris.Since the main force of the anti-French alliance withdrew, refugees from all over the world have been pouring into Paris.

The Russian Army Command outside Paris, looking into the distance, Admiral Yevgeny suddenly let out a sigh.

"There are more and more refugees in Paris, and I don't know if the French government can stand it."

Caring about the French government does not mean that he is pro-French.In fact, General Yevgeny is still a staunch anti-French faction.

If you want to ask the reason, it is that his father and elder brother met God in the Crimean battle.National hatred and family hatred are mixed together, which is why Yevgeny took the initiative to join the garrison.

Rather than caring about the French government, it is better to say that they are concerned about the reparations that the French government has to pay.Regardless of the fact that Russia could only get a few million Aegis in the first year, it was also an important income for the Tsarist government.

The fundamental purpose of the Russian troops stationed in France is to ensure the normal performance of the reparations.Once France fell into chaos, Admiral Yevgeny's task would not be complete.

"Your Excellency, Commander, you think too much. If the French government can't stand it, just replace it with another family. It doesn't matter who wins or loses in the end, as long as they continue to pay their debts.

If you have this spare time, you might as well find a way to spend some special products and return to China to earn some pocket money.

I think the mechanical equipment of the French is good. If you find an opportunity to seize a few factories and get their equipment back, you can definitely make a lot of money.

By the time……"

Before the middle-aged officer could finish speaking, General Yevgeny interrupted: "Lieutenant General Andrei, if you're out of your mind, go for it! Don't drag me into this kind of money-losing business." .

It's a good thing you can figure out the machinery and equipment.Do you know that the domestic industrial standard is the Austrian standard, and who do you sell the French machinery to? "

Industry standards are flawed.Regardless of whether domestic engineers can manipulate French machinery, the key is that the industrial chain cannot be connected.

Raw material specifications, spare parts replacement, and whether the product meets market standards all need to be taken into consideration.

If it is true that French machinery and equipment are moved home, the entire industrial chain must be moved together.Obviously, this is impossible.

Relocation, installation, and commissioning not only take time, but also require a lot of capital investment.The funds needed to change the national industrial chain are enough to bankrupt the Tsarist government a hundred times.

It is impossible to relocate the industrial chain, just some industrial equipment, it is almost like scrap iron.Dismantling machinery from Paris and returning to China to sell scrap iron is a problem if there is no compensation.

Of course, some low-tech industries with low demand for industrial chains can still do this, but these industries are usually saturated.

It is not in the interests of the capitalists to replace the machinery in their factories just because the stolen equipment is cheaper.

Chapter 242 Gunshots in Paris

Just as the commanders of the Russian army were discussing plans to make a fortune, the situation in Paris also completely collapsed.Facing the continuous influx of refugees, the revolutionary government was very powerless.

The old order was broken and the new order was established. This period happened to be the most chaotic time for people.If the revolutionary government in Paris is strong enough, it can also use thunderous means to frighten people.Unfortunately, this is precisely what the revolutionary government does not have.

There is no way, who let the revolutionary government not rule the world?Not even a coup!It seems to be an armed seizure of power, but it was actually sent to them by Napoleon IV on his own initiative.

Even the revolutionary army, which was not even counted as a mob, was not able to keep it, and was disbanded in the subsequent political struggle.

In name, the government forces are under the command of the central government, but in fact that is not the case at all.Napoleon IV took the initiative to run away, and arrangements were made before the evacuation, and the main generals in the army had long been replaced by direct descendants.

The Bonaparte dynasty is in exile, and these military officers don't know how loyal they are to the emperor. Anyway, they definitely don't like the revolutionary government.

According to the normal rhythm, after the new government came to power, it should slowly purge the Bonapartists in the army, and then replace them with people from its own line.

Unfortunately, the revolutionary government in Paris did not have that time, and the anti-French alliance broke in as soon as they came to power.

By the time the main forces of the Allied Forces withdrew one after another, the reputation of the revolutionary government would have been ruined.At this time, it is too late to stabilize the morale of the army, let alone cleanse the army.

Without force in hand, the revolutionary government naturally cannot become strong.A weak government can neither deter bureaucrats nor capitalists.

The government's relief order is useless when it reaches the bottom. Even if it is barely implemented, most of the supplies have been lost.Coupled with the capitalists taking advantage of the fire, the lives of ordinary people cannot go on, let alone refugees.

There is no harm if there is no comparison. Although everyone's life was hard before the Paris Revolution, they still lived. At least it was not a problem to fill their stomachs.

On the contrary, after the success of the revolution, the situation took a turn for the worse. Not only did the powerful French Empire disappear, but even filling the stomach became a problem.

The hearts of the people were gone, and splits occurred within the revolutionary party.The radicals headed by the Socialist Party believe that the Paris government has betrayed the revolution by colluding with capitalists internally and betraying the interests of France externally.

As the situation in Paris continues to deteriorate, calls for a second revolution are also growing louder.More and more people of insight realize that the revolutionary government of Paris cannot save France, and want to overthrow the Paris government and establish an "ideal country" in their minds.

……

Affected by the influx of refugees, Paris in the evening is the most terrifying, theft, robbery, murder... all kinds of crimes are constantly happening in this city.Not to mention ordinary people, even the police dare not go to the streets alone.

In order to save electricity bills, the city that used to never sleep is now completely dark.As night facilitates crime, it also facilitates...

"Are you all ready?"

"Don't worry, two hundred volunteers are already in place, and all 130 seven long and short guns have been distributed. Just wait for the order from the headquarters to issue, and we will launch an attack on the arsenal!"

"At times like this, you have to be more vigilant. Recently, the reactionary government has not only expanded the police force, but also added a Public Security Inspection Bureau to eliminate dissidents.

If the news leaked ahead of time, all previous efforts would be for naught.They have never been relentless in dealing with opponents. "

"Boom, boom, boom..."

A knock on the door interrupted their conversation.A young man responded casually: "Who, what are you knocking on in the middle of the night?"

"Open the door, check!"

The two looked at each other, realizing that they were about to suffer.If the police had worked so hard, they would have been on duty in the middle of the night, and the law and order in Paris would not have deteriorated so much.

"I don't sleep in the middle of the night, what are you checking? Do you have a search warrant from the court? Could it be that you want to pretend to be a policeman and rob a house?

Let me tell you, I've seen this kind of routine a lot, it's useless!If you are smart, get out quickly, or I will let you taste the power of bullets! "

While talking, the young man took out his gun and deliberately made the sound of loading it, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

The policeman who originally called the door lost his temper. He took two steps back and walked up to the sheriff who led the team, and suggested: "Sheriff, what should we do? The people inside treat us as robbers. Why don't we withdraw first, and take us tomorrow?" Come back when there is a search warrant."

In France, the owner of a private house has the right to be shot dead directly. Even the police cannot enter a private house without a search warrant from the court.

Although the situation has changed since the revolutionary government came to power, it is still stipulated in the law.Even if the superiors will not be held accountable, the staff below are still deeply affected.

After all, your life is your own. If you are shot dead by the owner of the house, it will not be worth it.

The middle-aged police chief shook his head: "No, we received a report that there are gangsters in this area, and we must find them out."

"Listen to the people inside, the police are arresting repeat offenders, open the door immediately for inspection, or we will force our way in!"

The two people in the room looked at each other, and saw that the young man took out a gong and drum from under the table, and shouted loudly while beating: "The robber pretended to be a policeman and robbed, come out and help!"

Under normal circumstances, facing heavily armed "robbers", ordinary people would naturally avoid them, but this is an abnormal area.

On the surface, the worker-inhabited area is actually a secret stronghold of the Socialist Party. In addition to the young men in charge of the joint, there are also the main force of the uprising.

The sound of gongs and drums was the signal agreed upon by everyone. Regardless of whether there were real robbers or fake robbers outside, in short, the surrounding "residents" responded.

The sound of gongs and drums obviously irritated the policemen outside. Sergeant James Lane, who hadn't realized the danger, immediately ordered: "Bump the door. If anyone resists, shoot them to death on the spot!"

The least valuable thing in troubled times is human life.Things that were not dared to do anything in peaceful times, at this time, become stress-free.

"Bang, bang, bang, bang..."

While the police were banging on the door, gunshots began to blare.In the dark night, the gas lamp in the hands of the police has become the best reference point, showing the direction of the gunman.

Seeing people being shot and falling down, Sergeant James Lane, who realized something was wrong, hurriedly shouted: "Quickly turn off the lights and lie down!"

Obviously, it was too late to react at this time.The horn of the uprising was sounded in advance, and it has become a luxury to want to stop.The dozens of policemen who strayed into the vortex of the uprising became the first batch of sacrifices.

Chaos is contagious, especially under the cover of night, and no one knows the size of the rebel army, which exacerbates the panic.

Like the previous Paris uprisings, except for those who were dissatisfied with the government who took the initiative to join the rebel army, more people joined the rebel army in a daze.

Chaos, the whole of Paris is in chaos.There were shouts of killing everywhere, except for the children among the rich and powerful families, everyone was fully armed.

If you observe carefully, you will find that some new weapons such as Maxim machine guns and mortars, which the French army did not have time to equip, appeared in the homes of some big nobles.

I can only lament the strong relationship network of the great nobles. The European War has just ended, and they have obtained equipment from the original enemy.

If it weren't for the influence of scruples, it is estimated that people like armored vehicles could get their hands on it.After all, as soon as the anti-French war ended, the Vienna government launched a big sale of equipment.It's just that the object of the transaction is the country, not the individual.

In the presidential palace, Baptiste is like an ant on a hot pot running around in a hurry.

Since he took office, he has also managed a lot of things, and it can be said that he has dedicated himself to France.However, the situation continued to deteriorate, and finally developed to the present stage.

Prime Minister Michael, who hurried over, said directly without any hesitation: "Your Excellency, the military has refused to send troops to suppress the rebellion. The current situation is critical, and the police alone may not be able to solve the problem.

To pass the current hurdle, the only way is to ask the Russian army outside the city to take action. "

It's a tough decision.During the period when the Anti-French Alliance ruled France, the Allies naturally had no problem suppressing the rebellion.

Now that the power has been transferred to the revolutionary government of Paris, if the Russians are to take action, it will be to invite "foreign soldiers to suppress domestic rebellions", which is of a completely different nature.

Once it is done, the already notorious Paris Revolutionary Government will become even more stinky. It is estimated that the hat of "traitor" will never be taken off.

"Okay, I will immediately call the Russian army abroad!"

At the critical moment, President Baptiste still showed a decisive side.No matter how serious the after-effects are, we have to get through the current hurdle.

If the rebels become popular, the outcome of the others is unknown. Anyway, he, the president of the revolutionary government, is doomed.

……

The chaos broke out in Paris, and naturally it could not be hidden from the Russian army outside the city.In order to control the situation in time, the Russian Army Command is still brightly lit at the moment.

Many Russian generals, including Admiral Yevgeny, are watching the situation and preparing to choose a suitable entry point for intervention.

"Your Excellency, the Allied Forces Headquarters has sent a telegram!"

After receiving the telegram and carefully reading it twice, Admiral Yevgeny said helplessly, "Okay, everyone can rest now. No matter how chaotic the situation in Paris is tonight, it has nothing to do with us."

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, General Yevgeny would not have believed that the Allied Army Headquarters would have issued an order not to interfere.

However, military orders are military orders.Now that the Allied Army Headquarters has issued an order, no matter whether it is reasonable or not, they can only obey it.

Disobedience?