Chapter 347: How to legally replace the Qing Dynasty as emperor (please vote, please order)
The carriage drove quickly through the potholed and smelly streets in the center of Paris. After turning a few turns, it climbed onto a stone bridge that spanned a dirty-looking river.
Mathilde sat next to Li Hongzhang, held his arm, and introduced him to famous buildings in Paris from time to time: "Dear,
That is Notre Dame de Paris, founded in 1163. It was the ancient prison of Paris...\n. During the Revolution, it was a revolutionary court and prison, where more than 4,000 people were imprisoned, including 2,600
Nobles, including the then French Queen Marie Antoinette!"
Li Hongzhang turned to look out the window at the spire of the ancient prison in Paris, and did not show much surprise. When he was in England, he had heard two teachers, Moore and Friedrich, talk about the French Revolution, and he also knew about Louis XVI and his queen.
Marie Antoinette was beheaded. This seems to be a big deal here in Europe, but in China it is completely normal.
The last emperors of the Ming Dynasty all died for their country!
Li Hongzhang thought to himself: If I really rebuild the Tang Dynasty in the future, Xianfeng will probably die for his country! I don’t know if he is showing dignity or if others are helping him to show dignity?
Thinking of this, he felt a little uneasy, so he asked the French princess next to him: "Marty, where are we going now?"
"To the Luxembourg Palace," Mathilde said.
"Luxembourg Palace? Whose palace is that?" Li Hongzhang asked.
"That's the seat of the French Imperial Parliament," Mathilde replied, "By the way, Shaoquan, do you know what a parliament is?
"Of course I know! Doesn't the UK have a parliament? I even went to visit it!"
How could students of Moore and Friedrich not know about parliament? Li Hongzhang asked: "Marty, the Parliament of the French Empire is just like the British Parliament, noisy all day long?"
"Oh? Have you visited the British Parliament?" Mathilde asked with a smile.
"I've been there a few times," Li Hongzhang said, "I went with two friends, but every time I saw a group of British parliamentarians quarreling... once I even saw them throwing things at each other!"
This is the busiest time for the British Parliament!
"Marty, is the same thing true for the French Parliament?" Li Hongzhang became curious.
"No, no," Mathilde said, "Before Napoleon III came to power, the French Parliament was in chaos for a while, but now it is better and more disciplined."
"Then why we went to the parliament today...\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n" Li Hongzhang asked.
"It's to let you know how Napoleon III legally obtained the throne!" Mathilde laughed, "I don't know how people in China who aspire to be emperors and succeed do it? But in Europe
, the practices of my cousin Napoleon III and uncle Napoleon I are obviously worthy of reference."
"Legitimately...obtaining the throne?"
Li Hongzhang thought to himself: "Aren't the two people in your family trying to usurp the throne? How can it be legal in your mouth? Oh, by the way, you are also a Bonaparte!"
He quickly changed his expression to ask for advice humbly: "Marty, how did they do it?"
"The first thing is to control the army, of course!" Mathilde said.
"Well, it's the same over there!" Li Hongzhang said, "The emperor would rather have the guts? Only those with strong soldiers and horses will do it!"
Mathilde added: "The second step is to launch a coup and then take control of the parliament."
"Control...the parliament?" Li Hongzhang asked, "What's the use?"
"Of course it grants legitimacy!" Matilde said. "Parliament can amend the constitution, grant huge powers to the president or consul, and organize referendums to improve the state system and elect the emperor!"
Li Hongzhang narrowed his eyes and thought: "The Bonaparte family's method seems good, more reasonable than giving in...\n.\n.\n.\n. I would do the same if I have the chance! That's not what I want to do.
They are seeking to usurp the throne, but the parliament representing the public opinion of the world wants to oppose the Qing Dynasty and restore the Tang Dynasty! Well, if we do not restore the Ming Dynasty, we should restore the Tang Dynasty. This is the public opinion!"
At this time, the carriage had stopped in front of a magnificent palace.
Mathilde pulled the arm of Li Hongzhang, who was thinking about how to legally usurp the throne, and said softly: "The Luxembourg Palace has arrived! Today, Napoleon III will give two speeches in the Legislative Council and the Senate to attack the atrocities of the Russian Empire.
\n.\n.\n.\n. This is creating public opinion for France to declare war on Russia!
And this war is also our opportunity!"
"Our chance?" Li Hongzhang looked at Mathilde,
Mathilde whispered: "You have to convince Prince Sushun to allow the Qing Dynasty to participate in the war with Russia! Only when the Qing Dynasty participates in the war can the French Emperor use the resources of the French government to provide you with assistance...\n...\n.
At that time, you will be able to accept assistance from the French government and build an army of tens of thousands of people in the name of organizing an army to join the war. I will invest another few million francs for you to win over the morale of the army!"
This is...a good wife, no, a good queen!
Li Hongzhang squeezed the back of Mathilde's hand and nodded gratefully: "Marty, as long as I become emperor and king, I will definitely make you my queen!"
"Come on," Mathilde laughed, "let's go and listen to how the French Emperor made a speech to the parliamentarians!"
"Okay, I will also learn a little bit." Li Hongzhang said, "When I get the chance later, I will first set up a parliament or something in the Qing Dynasty."
"Shaoquan, you're back! Where have you been all day?'
When Li Hongzhang returned to the Elysee Palace again, it was already dark outside. He had no intention of showing up at Sushun's place, but Mathilde told him that Valewski had come to the Elysee Palace this afternoon to meet him.
Sushun and the others had discussed the Qing Dynasty's participation in the war against Russia, and asked him to inquire about it quickly.
So Li Hongzhang temporarily separated from Mathilde and came to the suite where Sushun was.
When he arrived, Sushun, Yuanbao, and Bai Siwen were enjoying French food in the dining room of the suite while discussing whether they should agree to participate in the war with Russia.
When the three people were holding on to their own opinions and could not come up with a result, Li Hongzhang arrived.
"Why don't I accompany France Gege...\n.\n:.\n. This is also business! Now we, the Qing Dynasty, can point to others to support foreign guns, cannons, soldiers and generals! This Mathilde Mage
Genard is a very popular figure in the French Bonaparte court today! You probably don’t know this yet, right?
When Napoleon III came to power, he received half a million gold francs from her! She had a share in the French Empire."
Li Hongzhang didn't hide it, he just said it generously.
Sushun originally wanted to give him a lesson as a seventh-grade sesame official, but now that Li Hongzhang mentioned the upright and confident French, he lost the confidence.
If France Gege really marries him, then he will be France's second wife...:.\n.\nI don't know whether he will be an official in France or return to the Qing Dynasty in the future? But no matter where, then
They are all officials with backing.
"Okay, okay...:...\n. Sven, tell Shaoquan everything that Shivashsky mentioned today!"
"twitter!"
Bai Siwen responded, and then told Li Hongzhang what Walewski and Sushun had said this afternoon.
"This is a good thing!" Li Hongzhang immediately slapped his thigh and said with a smile, "Promise! Promise quickly! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, we must seize it!"
"Is it a good thing?"
Sushun frowned: "Shaoquan, we can't even plow down a long hair now, and we still want to provoke the Rakshasa Kingdom. Isn't this because we don't want to die quickly enough?"
"Hey, Mr. Su, why are you so honest?" Li Hongzhang waved his hand, "Does this war army have to fight against the Rakshasa Kingdom to join the war? Can't we use the war army to fight against Changmao?"
"Using soldiers to fight long hair?" Su Shunyi said, "Would the French and British agree? They won't be angry with us and turn around to support the Taiping Rebellion, right?"
"No," Li Hongzhang smiled and waved his hand, "I have already asked Mathilde about it...\n:...The French Emperor simply cannot recognize Hong Xiuquan, the second son of the God's family! It's time to admit it,
How many times is he allowed to kowtow to that hairy boss?"
"Really?" Sushun looked back at Bai Siwen.
Siwen Bai also worshiped God. Although he worshiped the God of the Orthodox Church, he also knew some things about Catholicism and Protestantism.
"Shaoquan is right...\n.:..\n" Bai Siwen nodded, then frowned slightly, "But there seems to be someone on the foreign side who wants to figure out the prophet, devil, angel, etc.
.”
"Those people are not important. What is important is what the French Emperor thinks? Mathilde knows this best. You believe me right,
Chapter completed!