Welcome to 19th-century Europe, where strength reigns supreme

The whole country of France is fanatically pursuing war, and the whole country is caught in the craze of chauvinism. The rational voice in the government has been completely covered up. All newspapers are urging the king to start the war as soon as possible, and the German barbarians next door cannot take advantage of it.

Although Napoleon III's position wavered, there were still rational voices in the government trying to curb the war. Napoleon III could no longer listen. If he wanted to secure the throne, he would have to fight a great victory. Peace was not in line with France. human needs.

But war is no joke. Napoleon III was still undecided on the issue of war. He was the final decision-maker. If he lost the war, he would definitely be the one to take the blame. Is France really ready? Could he really conquer Prussia like Napoleon the Great?

The situation became increasingly tense, and Napoleon III also fell into anxiety. He was not sure whether to fight or not. Many people around him were shouting to fight, but Napoleon III himself wanted to see if he could make Prussia give in with his words. , if possible, he can still sit firmly on this throne.

But the Prime Minister of Prussia seemed to want to force him to go to war, and disclosed the breast-feeding method in various places, just to seduce the French to take action first, and then drag his little brother to beat France together.

At this time, British Prime Minister Lilian came to the Palace of Versailles in person. She found that Napoleon III was in a very bad mental state. She knew that Napoleon III had many diseases. When she came, Napoleon III's trash can was full of cigarettes, and there was a smell in the office. Smoke smell.

"Your Highness Napoleon, long time no see."

Napoleon III raised his head and looked at the little guy, "The little follower next to Victoria? I didn't expect that Britain actually handed over the position of prime minister to a kid who was just over [-]."

"Age isn't everything. Just because I'm young doesn't mean I'm inexperienced, and older people don't necessarily have too much vision."

Napoleon III always felt like he was scolding himself, but after all, the person in front of him was Victoria's favorite junior and the British Prime Minister, and he couldn't do anything about her.

"So? Does the British Prime Minister have anything to do with me?"

"Abandon war against Prussia, peace between Germany and France is guaranteed by Britain!"

This proposal was very ridiculous in the eyes of Napoleon III, "Why should I believe that Britain can guarantee peace between the two countries? You seem to be familiar with the Prussian regent August, right? How can you convince me that you are really for peace?" Just came."

Lilian: "I have no way to prove that I came here just to ease the conflict between France and France. If France needs peace, then I will try my best to convince Auguste. As long as she doesn't let go, even Bismarck will not That power makes war.”

Napoleon III looked at Lillian, her expression seemed to be very serious, "You, a brat who is admired by everyone, are so comfortable... With all due respect, I will not accept your proposal, even if Queen Victoria talks to me in person I will not change my diplomatic strategy. Prussia's annexation of the entire North Germany and Bohemia has destroyed the European balance of the Vienna System. You, the British, are the ones who have broken your promise."

"Then France once protected Belgium's independence, but now it wants to annex Belgium. The UK just didn't settle the matter with you, but it doesn't mean that the UK has lost its memory and doesn't remember it."

Napoleon III: "Then there is no need for us to continue talking about this matter now. If Miss Lillian wants to visit Paris, then I can send you the best guards. If you don't want to visit Paris, then you can do it yourself. "

Lilian looked at this stubborn old guy. It seemed that France was planning to go to war. She had no choice but to leave. The conversation just now proved that France had no intention of easing the situation. Napoleon III wanted war, but he only wanted to fight with Prussia. I'm going to fight alone, that's why I'm worried.

Napoleon III never thought about whether there were any peaceful means to achieve his goals without fighting this hopeless war.

Lillian left Paris that afternoon. She wanted to try to see Auguste's opinion on the war. In the letter, Lillian asked Auguste what he thought of the war. The result was disappointing. She was a little disappointed.

August supports this war. Her purpose is to unify Germany, and war is a means of unification. But if Lillian thought that if there were other options, August might not do it.

After all, she should be the same as herself. She has also seen the destruction that war will bring. She will definitely oppose war, as long as there are other ways.

With a trying mentality, Lilian once again came to Sanssouci Palace without even saying hello. She even went to Prussia alone without escort. This was very dangerous, because as the leader of the Social Democratic Party, many people wanted to attack her. The disadvantage is that if someone knew in advance that she would come to Berlin, someone would definitely come to assassinate her.

When she arrived at Sanssouci Palace, the guards at the door met her. The British Prime Minister often came to see August before. Even the guards were impressed by her. They originally wanted to tell Tina the news first. After all, Tina is the Prime Minister, and she has the priority to know about this matter.

But Lilian asked them to tell August first. She was very sure that the iron-blooded prime minister would definitely ruin her good deeds.

Auguste is not on vacation in Sanssouci Palace. She is currently studying tactics with other generals at the General Staff and learning the combat methods of this era. She was a little surprised when she heard that Lilian came to her alone. Could it be that Have you encountered something that even she can't solve?

August felt that there must be something important for Lilian to come to her in such a hurry. The General Staff itself did not need her to make decisions, so he said hello to Moltke and left first.

When he drove back to Sanssouci Palace, it was already afternoon, and Lilian was waiting for her in the courtyard.

"Lillian?" August called her. "I'm very anxious today. What's wrong? Is there something else you can't solve?"

Lilian said, "Absolutely. It's really something I can't solve."

August entertained Lillian as usual, and after hearing what Lillian said to her, she also expressed her helplessness.

"Really...are you opposed to the war between Prussia and France?"

"Well, Napoleon III rejected my proposal. If he is unwilling to make concessions... what should you do?"

"The only option is war, right? If France prevents the unification of Germany, then I will completely defeat it. Prussia already has this capability!"

Lillian: "Then leave the hatred between the two sides for the next world war? Do you think this is good?"

August: "I don't know. I can't see things so far in the future. I just want to leave a bright future for the Germans... For this reason, I want to unify Germany. In the future, there may be more for Germany." More wars...so I hope you can support me."

Lilian: "I am the same as you... I also hope to leave a bright future to my descendants, but this future will definitely not be achieved by war. I have always believed so."

August said with a smile, "This is different from the decisive and decisive you at that time. Have the edges been smoothed by time after becoming Prime Minister?"

"I always feel that you are thinking of something very rude, but Auguste, do you have any territorial claim to France? For example, Alsace-Lorraine or something like that... Your Prime Minister must have proposed it to you."

August: "I do want Alsace-Lorraine. After all, there are a lot of resources there and it's a good place for development. I'll tell you when the time comes. I haven't decided yet."

Lilian: "Really..."

August looked at Lilian's expression. Was it disappointment or helplessness? Does she really hate war that much? August didn't know her past, but in any case, she was a doctor before the Prime Minister. She was of course decisive enough and would immediately take action against those who threatened. She would also try to prevent disasters that could be prevented by talking.

Lillian asked the final question, "Do you regret starting this Franco-Prussian war?"