Napoleon II Reborn Chapter 231

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Immediately after invading and annexing the duchies of Hamburg, Bremen, Lubeck, and Oldenburg in October 1810 and February 1811, Napoleon immediately faced a final and deadly battle with Russia and the rest of occupied Europe. With France imposing a total trade embargo on Britain—and, more specifically, the outside world—Czar Alexander realized he had no choice. Although very sympathetic to Alexander, Bavaria, Prussia, and Austria refused to join Russia in 1812 and publicly opposed the French occupying forces, because these countries still had worries about the future and feared that France would retaliate even more frantically.

Tsar Alexander finally decided to retaliate against France. On October 31, 1810, he issued a decree to increase the import tax on French goods, especially valuables, and opened Russian ports to Britain again. "Is this the so-called alliance between Russia and the peaceful relationship between our two countries?" Napoleon asked the Russian ambassador to France, Chambani. Then Napoleon, who was inspecting in Paris, ordered Marshal Davout to return to Germany immediately, and the Russian ambassador immediately reported to St. The commotion was seen as a signal of war. At least 200 cannon have now been transported across the Rhine to Wesel."

Although Alexander told the French ambassador to Russia, Coulancourt, that he was not hostile to France, and once again solemnly declared his respect and love for Napoleon, he was actually ready to break with France at any time. As for Napoleon, there was no affectation in the slightest. "Your Excellency's tsarist decree issued on October 31 clearly pointed the finger at France in terms of content and form." Napoleon bluntly stated in a letter to St. Petersburg on February 28, 1811, "...Therefore, As far as Europe and Britain are concerned, the alliance between us has disappeared.” Regarding Poland, which was already a French territory, Napoleon warned: “I have the right to declare that no one can come forward to interfere with my relationship with the Elbe (Russia) )'." Even when Napoleon received the news that Russia was building new fortifications along the Dvina, his firmness did not change in the slightest: when informed of this new fact and your Excellency I was taken aback when I tried to make a deal with Britain if conditions allowed. In my opinion, this has ignited a war between our two countries. Your Excellency has broken the covenant between us and tore up the Borisov peace treaty signed between us, which will inevitably lead to a war that will break out within a few months.

Although Alexander continued to express his friendliness to France to the French ambassador Coulaincourt, it was only to buy time. The tsar secretly told the rest of Europe under France's harsh rule: "I am tired of Napoleon always interfering in our internal affairs. I now have 400,000 regular troops and 300,000 national troops (comparable to the militia, as opposed to full-bodied troops). Armed French army, whose combat effectiveness is basically negligible), we can fight Napoleon; as for the result, we will know in due course.”

"The order goes on: this action (increasing the production of guns) must be carried out in the utmost secrecy, and no news shall be leaked." On February 18, 1811, Napoleon notified Clark, Chief of the French General Staff, asking Clark to prepare for the war against Russia. Prepare for battle and have the required guns ready by May. An order was issued to the armory at Mainz that "guns to be shipped out at 24 hours' notice". "There is no doubt now," commented Comte Charles de Damas on March 22, 1811, "that Napoleon is going to war against Russia."

The intensified hostility between France and Russia also attracted Xiao Jie's attention. He asked the intelligence department to step up the collection of Russian intelligence. The Russian expedition was a foregone conclusion.

On May 2, 1811, Major General Soskjaer, director of the Iberian Intelligence Bureau, reported a very important message to Xiao Jie: "His Royal Highness, according to the news sent back by our intelligence personnel in Moscow, they discovered the British army in Moscow. Foreign Minister Smeigley (originally Deputy Minister, later promoted), after detailed reconnaissance, they learned that Russia was in contact with Britain, the content was that Russia announced its withdrawal from the "Continental Blockade System" and re-opened trade with Britain , while Britain supports Russia in its confrontation with France and provides Russia with huge economic and military assistance."

"Does the French side know this news?" Xiao Jie asked.

"The French side may not know it yet, because our intelligence personnel also discovered Smeigley by accident. They conducted a very rigorous meeting this time, and we also spent a lot of money to get this information." Solskjaer replied.

"Okay, well done. This information is very useful to us! Use our personnel in Paris to secretly disclose this information to the French intelligence department. We will just wait and see what happens!" Xiao Jie Evil smile.

On May 8, information about a secret Russian-British collusion appeared on the desk of the Minister of the Interior, Crete, who was in charge of the French intelligence forces. Clayte didn't dare to neglect in the slightest, grabbed the information and rushed to the Tuileries Palace.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, we have just received information that the British Foreign Minister Smegle is secretly on an envoy to Moscow and is discussing an alliance with Russia." Crete panted and handed the information to Napoleon.

Napoleon took a look, and his face suddenly changed: "A traitor, Alexander, a traitor, he dared to violate the sacred covenant. I will punish him and his country, and let him know what will happen to him as a traitor."

In the afternoon, Napoleon once again summoned the Russian ambassador to France, Shambani: "Mr. Ambassador, we have just received information that the emperor of your country is doing a very dangerous thing. He is holding talks with our despicable enemy, the United Kingdom, in an attempt to make peace with you." They reached some kind of agreement that is not good for France. You should know that this is a shameful thing to betray an ally. I don't want His Majesty Emperor Alexander, whom I have always respected, to make a mistake, so please tell your emperor to let him immediately Stop this dangerous project, or war awaits Russia."

For Napoleon's threat of war, Shanniba was very frightened, and at the same time, he was surprised by the high efficiency of the French intelligence department. You must know that he just knew that Russia was negotiating with the United Kingdom. He did not expect France to know so soon. up. But of course he couldn't admit it, and quickly said: "Your Majesty, you must have made a mistake. Russia has always been the most staunch ally of you and your country. How could you do something like betraying an ally? I will do it right away. For proof."

"I very much hope that my intelligence department got it wrong, but if not, then you should know what it means." Napoleon continued to threaten.

In the end, Shambani had to flee the Tuileries Palace in sweat.

Immediately, on May 14, Alexander stated in the Moscow Kremlin that Russia had absolutely no intention of tearing up the Borisov Treaty or betraying its allies. Listening to the slander of the villain has damaged the friendship between Russia and France.

Napoleon would be a fool if he really believed what Alexander said. He not only ordered to increase the production of weapons, but also ordered the army to start to assemble, and sent special envoys to Prussia, Austria, the Rhine Confederation and other countries, hoping that they could agree that if Russia betrayed the European continent, they could work with France to stop the coalition forces and crusade against Russia . However, apart from the Rhineland Alliance, the other two countries showed little interest, and all excused their decline in national strength and political instability. This made Napoleon very angry, but he didn't want to immediately freeze the relationship with them and avoid pushing them to Russia, so he could only persuade them with good words.

Time soon entered August, and Xiao Jie's wife, An Qier, was already pregnant in October and was about to give birth soon. The whole of Iberia fell into joy, hoping that their Royal Highness would give birth to a healthy little prince or princess for them.

As if to ease the relationship with France, on August 5, Xiao Jie ordered the 2nd Division of the 88th Army stationed in Barcelona to abandon the original defense area and retreat to Zaragoza.

Napoleon expressed his appreciation for Xiao Jie's action, and sent people to present a large number of gifts to Xiao Jie to celebrate the birth of his first child. Moreover, Napoleon also transferred all the cavalry corps and the 11th corps deployed on the border back to the country, preparing to go to the very likely Eastern Front battlefield.

August 14th ~www.mtlnovel.com~ Angel's expected date of delivery arrived, and in the evening, under the eager anticipation of everyone, she gave birth to a boy. Xiao Jie was very happy, and ordered an amnesty for the world, and fired a 101 salute in Madrid Then he gave a big banquet to the people, and donated 2 million francs to the poor people in the name of Angel and the little prince. Finally, after consulting Joseph, Xiao Jie's son was named: Borchard? Andresi? Joseph? Charles.

While Xiao Jie was celebrating the birth of his son, the relationship between France and Russia was getting worse.

"I am not so foolish as to think that it is the Duchy of Oldenburg (the possession of the husband of the Tsar's favorite sister, Catherine) that troubles you," Napoleon warned the Russian minister, Prince Kuragin, on August 15, 1811, " I think Poland is the problem? You think I have plans for Poland, but I think you want to keep it for yourself! No! As long as your army is stationed in Montmartre, I will not give it away An inch of land in Warsaw, even a village or even a windmill... Will I give up my continental blockade system because of you... For Poland, I will fight for every inch of land! The land that has been annexed by France will not even think about anyone Take it away!" On August 16, Napoleon called a cabinet meeting and revealed his intention to start war on Russia.

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