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Chapter 238 Little Russia, Expedition to France

Since the French Revolution, the emerging bourgeoisie and proletariat in Tsarist Russia have been constantly engaged in revolution. No matter how many internal problems the Paris Commune had and how inefficient it was, in the eyes of the suffering masses, it was the light of the right path.

Alexander II believed that the Paris Commune would definitely not be allowed to continue unchecked. If the Paris Commune really defeated the National Defense Government and Napoleon III and established a true socialist republic, it would be in big trouble.

Although the Social Democratic Party came to power in the UK, it honestly doesn’t matter because no one knows what you, the British, have in your pocket. Even if it says it is a socialist country, basically no one will believe it. You are the largest colonial power. , who would believe you when you say you have no intention?

Alexander II did have two brushes and could see the far future, but he ignored the fact that he was an emperor. He believed that there were many channels for the people to obtain information, especially in the Polish area close to Germany, where there had been riots before. , now the Paris Commune may once again provoke them to another rebellion.

But the public is actually very lacking in foreign information sources. After all, it is not modern, there is no simple communication equipment, and there is no such thing as Twitter, so everyone generally does not know what is going on.

The dignitaries in Tsarist Russia had too many channels to obtain information. They had relatives in various countries, and they all knew it quickly through word of mouth. It was also because of this that Alexander II was able to obtain first-hand information.

The influence of the Commune Movement was blocked by the National Defense Government and Germany, and very little information could be transmitted to Tsarist Russia. Alexander II did not know this, but instead frightened himself and overreacted, not knowing that his overreaction would be real. Make all the people at the bottom aware of the existence of the Paris Commune.

Alexander II recruited a large number of troops of poor quality, most of which were captured from serf estates.

Many conservative nobles contributed money to expand the army to about [-]. Maybe they were afraid of being attacked by France. This wave of Tsarist Russia can be said to have spent a lot of money to provide food, wages and ordnance.

Because the powerful people were so afraid that they didn't care whether they could get any benefits. They just wanted to kill the Paris Commune quickly. This expedition was almost a loss-making business for those powerful people. In the end, the French defense government and the Napoleon III.

The dignitaries all stood by Alexander II's side, and the most radical opponents who originally blocked his reforms began to support Alexander II.

It was late at night, and the city of Berlin was brightly lit. Suddenly August received news that Tsarist Russia requested to pass through German territory.

"A total of [-] people...Russia's reaction is really huge, so will we let them pass?"

August did not want the Russians to pass by, because the Russian troops might see some not-so-good things along the way. August built fortresses in East Prussia, Silesia, Posen and other places, and The number of troops on the Eastern Front also expanded from [-] to [-].

France, Germany's only threat to the west, has disappeared. France should not be able to recover in the short term. During this period, August plans to plot Russian territory.

She has not won enough. If she wants to compete with Britain for world hegemony, she will need the Germans' living space in the east.

Moreover, facing this weak Tsarist Russia, he was sure of victory. August could not think of any possibility that he might fail. Various processing factories were also rushing to produce sweaters and products needed to keep warm. All this showed that Germany There is indeed the idea of ​​attacking Tsarist Russia.

But Tina had other ideas, "Building a fortress is a very common thing. The general sent by Tsarist Russia this time is just a third-rate general with no vision. Don't worry about him seeing any clues. It's better to talk to Tsarist Russia now." Maintain good relations, and I don’t think we need to be so anxious to attack Tsarist Russia.”

Tina could clearly feel that August had a feeling that time was not waiting for us. She looked at the world map, the Russian Empire; its territory spanned Asia and Europe, and it was very huge.

August hoped that his empire could have larger territory and so-called living space. Only in this way can Germany have more chips to compete with Britain and the United States in the future struggle for hegemony.

"You're right, let them pass."

Russia's mighty army entered the German region. August's infrastructure construction in recent years has given Germany a brand new path. There are new things everywhere. The few Tsarist Russian generals who led them were a little shocked by this. Many of them The modern-looking three-story villa has become the favorite residence of the rich and powerful.

I heard that this design originated from August’s villa in Berlin. After living in Sanssouci Palace for a long time, August would stay in the villa for two days. This also influenced many wealthy people. Everyone dreams of living in a villa like this.

August's aesthetics can be said to have influenced the entire Germany, and he is also known as the Louis XIV of Germany.

Sure enough, no one discovered Germany's little thoughts about Tsarist Russia. After all, they were all miscellaneous soldiers, and the generals didn't have much foresight.

Part of the Russian army took the Silesian railway, and another small group chose to take the Berlin side, heading from Berlin's train station to Alsace-Lorraine.

This group of serfs were originally at the bottom of society, but when they saw the workers and farmers in Germany, they couldn't help but think about how the gap between people could be so big.

It is evening now, and all the German workers are off work. They all went to the pub to play music and dance. Their wages are not low in the whole of Europe. It can even be said that Germany currently has the best welfare in Europe.

Workers basically live a good life and don't have to worry about their livelihood. Bosses don't dare to do things like compulsory overtime. People's consumption power drives the commodity economy, and money circulates throughout society.

Many Russians see it and are envious. Why do German workers have such things as off-duty get off work and holidays, but Russian workers do not? I can't understand why the gap between countries is so big even though they are the same great powers.

After this in Germany, morale has almost dropped. When the generals below take a look, what's wrong with you? What's so good about Germany?

Russian Army: As for, very tm as for...

Originally, this group of Russian expeditionary forces had not received training, and their quality was very poor. They basically had the same bad character as the government troops of the National Defense Government. These people just went to the battlefield and carried bullets.

Not to mention Napoleon III, although the National Guards of the French Paris Commune were backward in weapons and of varying quality, they had perseverance and an unafraid of death. They were not afraid to see enemies several times their size. Faced with such an enemy with high morale, National Guardsmen, how could those Russian troops win?

Even Napoleon III did not touch this nail. He first began to slowly regain his territory with his superior force. Now Napoleon III has regained half of France, but he is just unwilling to attack the Paris Commune.

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