The radio station is the top secret among all the secrets of the Ming Dynasty.
Since its invention, it has played an extremely important role countless times. It can be said to be the key to the empire's ability to make decisions thousands of miles away.
Of course, this is also the reason why the Ming Empire dared to send all its battleships to the Mediterranean. Not only because of its support for its allies, but also because the empire itself could maintain contact with the fleet at any time.
In this era, this communication advantage is undoubtedly the greatest advantage of the Ming Empire's navy. Of course, this is also unknown to people.
Many secrets remain secrets, at least until they are decrypted.
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On November 7, 1876, the Imperial Alliance Fleet bombarded Beirut. With thousands of guns fired, Beirut's simple coastal fortress was destroyed. The Turkish army guarding the city only lasted for one morning before announcing its surrender.
At noon that day, the French troops landed.
The next morning, Emperor Napoleon IV, wearing a military uniform, stood in Beirut with high spirits, where he delivered a passionate speech.
"585 years! 585 years since this city was occupied by pagans in 1291! Until today, we... believers in Christ Jesus have finally returned to this land again. I made a vow to God, and I and the brave French soldiers
We will regain this land that belongs to Christ Jesus and let it bathe in the favor of the Lord again! All glory to the Lord!”
On this day, in the churches and streets of Beirut, the Christians there, who were third-class citizens under the persecution of the Turks, sang hymns as they had never done since the Mamluks captured the city in 1291.
Such activities have been held. Priests wore gorgeous holy robes, held high crosses, and cheered for victory with believers on the streets.
The journalists recorded everything truthfully and sent these photos and news reports to France. When they were published in French newspapers, the French people's pride immediately bubbled up. Almost overnight, "Napoleon's house"
"That guy" became "Emperor Napoleon". In fact, this is the case in France. Although there are Bourbon elements, Republican elements and Napoleonic elements in France, and the latter are still the least, what is certain is that every French person longs for
The glory of the empire, all long for the glory of the empire.
The recovery of Beirut and the liberation of hundreds of thousands of Christians largely satisfied their inner vanity. After all, no emperor has achieved similar achievements since Napoleon.
Perhaps Napoleon III had sent troops to Italy, Mexico and Vietnam, and also fought a war with Prussia, but what was the empire's vanity?
Of course, he has done something that has never been done before.
"The reason why Emperor Napoleon was great was that he accomplished something that no Frenchman had ever accomplished. He conquered almost all of Europe and made most of Europe surrender to his feet. And now with the liberation of Beirut, the Holy City
There is no longer any suspense about the liberation of the Holy City. There is no doubt that Emperor Napoleon IV will become the greatest emperor since the 12th century - he is about to regain the Holy City!"
Emperor Napoleon IV read the newspaper with some excitement, and then said to Marshal McMahon.
"Marshal, you see the whole world is watching us. In Rome, the Pope is ready to cheer for our victory. In Paris, people in Paris are waiting for the recovery of Jerusalem. In France, all French people are
Prepare to sing hymns in the churches, amidst the blessings of the priests, and cheer for our...France's victory, my marshal, when can we capture Jerusalem?"
Facing His Majesty's inquiry, Marshal McMahon immediately said confidently.
"February! We will capture Jerusalem by February this year at the latest. Your Majesty, based on our experience in Tripoli, we should be more cautious in dealing with those Arabs. Those infidels are preparing for a war with the empire under the encouragement of the Turks.
Now, Arabs in many places are gathering towards Jerusalem. We have reason to believe that under the instigation of the Turks, they think they are on holy land to resist the pagans from trampling on their holy land..."
The marshal's answer made Napoleon IV sneer.
"Those damn guys, haven't they learned history? The Jews came to this land when they came out of Egypt. Later, Alexander the Great and the Romans ruled this land as early as BC. When Jesus preached in Jerusalem
, when the Catholics ruled this land, where were they? Eating sand in the desert!"
There seems to be no problem with Napoleon IV's "since ancient times". The so-called "since ancient times" has never been a historical origin, but what? "Strong is from ancient times", if it is weak... then it will be passed down from generation to generation in your family.
Yes, that belongs to others too.
There's nothing wrong with it, the weak eat the strong!
Between countries, the weak may deserve sympathy, but it only sheds a few crocodile tears. Otherwise, of course, they can do whatever they want. Otherwise, why bother to work hard for generations to pursue the dream of a strong country?
If strong countries and weak countries have equal status, then why should we pursue strong countries? Just lie under the tree and pick fruits like Africans. A strong country! It is bullying a weak country, and a weak country, of course, must have weak countries.
Awakened!
At least for the powerful countries of this era, their social Darwinism is definitely seeped into their bones. For them, the weak are definitely not worthy of sympathy.
Survival of the fittest!
This is the normal operating law of the world, rather than relying on the so-called "zzzq" to forcibly reverse something.
Any country that attempts to violate the laws of nature will eventually pay the price for their actions.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this is also the reason why we are here, as the sword of God, to regain this holy land that belongs to all Christians and return the glory of the Lord here. But Your Majesty, we cannot ignore those fanatical believers who will
Resist us at any cost, so we should fight steadily, and finally achieve the most glorious victory - under the city of Jerusalem!"
After a short pause, McMahon continued.
"When all the resisters gather in Jerusalem, we will completely surround them there, then defeat them and kill them. Your Majesty, by that time, what will belong to us will not only be victory, but also... we will
Let the glory of the Lord come to this land again!”
McMahon is also a filial son of God!
Maybe he was not as pious as the Spaniards, but one thing is for sure, he didn't mind using the guns in his hands to destroy the pagans.
"Yes, Your Majesty, if those people are scattered everywhere, then what will we face in the future? It is continuous resistance and continuous guerrilla warfare. This is definitely not in our interests. Now
The jihad encouraged by the Turks is an opportunity for us when they come from Mosul, from Baghdad, from Syria, from Jordan, from the desert, from the mountains of Lebanon, from the fields of Mesopotamia
After gathering in Jerusalem, we can completely eliminate them there, and when everything is over, we will definitely rule this land!"
Who says the French can't fight.
The French have been fighting for a long time, and they know clearly how to eliminate future threats. With the advice of the marshals and generals, Napoleon IV made a decisive decision - to fight slowly and steadily.
"Then let's give them some time, but will they really gather in Jerusalem as we want?"
"Your Majesty, British!"
McMahon laughed.
"The British will help us realize this dream. According to our intelligence, the British had sent their intelligence agents a few months ago to move around and lobby the Arabs to resist us."