Chapter 473： Ideas of Napoleon III (1/2)

After the spread of the French Empire, the whole of France was boiling. At this moment, the prestige of Napoleon III reached its peak, and it was meant to overtake uncle Napoleon.

From now on, Napoleon III is no longer the second generation relying on his uncle's legacy, but the first generation of France.

However, the ”lord” is not in a good mood right now, and the response from European countries is more intense than Napoleon III imagined. Just eat Italy, may not be able to digest it.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tired and laid down a lot of people. Although they have worked very hard, the news returned is still not optimistic.

As of now, no country in Europe has recognized the legitimacy of the ”Great French Empire.”

Navalon III really couldn't find this thing. When the Bonaparte family was in Italy, it was an ordinary nobleman, because his uncle Napoleon quickly started a family.

Even if you ca n’t find the legitimacy of the throne, you can use elections to make up for it. The empire has no legitimacy, yes it is not a lack of legality, but it is completely absent.

Opening the history book, Italy and France were once a country in Roman times, no matter how shameless, Napoleon III was embarrassed to say that he was the heir to the Roman Empire.

The Frankish kingdom, which was once more prosperous, once unified most parts of the two countries, even including parts of Germany.

However, this empire was founded by the Germans, and France also has a name: the Kingdom of West France, but now the French do not buy much.

In 843 AD, the Verdun Agreement divided the three countries of France, Italy, and Germany in terms of jurisprudence. The only connection between French and Italian is probably that the languages ​​belong to the Latin family.

This had no effect. Napoleon III did not dare to raise the banner of the Carolingian Empire, which meant that Austria would immediately turn their heads with them.

Moreover, this banner is also useless. It is estimated that most people do not remember this empire. People who know history will question the legitimacy of the emperor. Napoleon III had no inheritance.

Europe originally recognized jurisprudence, and now it also involves interests. Naturally, it will not easily recognize the ”Great French Empire.”

Belgium and Switzerland, which had been drawn by the French, now approached Austria involuntarily, apparently frightened by the eating of Napoleon III.

There is no way. Places are different. The popularity of the Italian region is too high, and the impact of the occupation here will naturally not be small.

When you look at Austria ’s expansion into the Balkans, the response from all countries is much smaller. It is mainly in the impression that the Balkans is a small country in the country, while Italy is a bustling metropolis.

This impression is not wrong. The Balkan peninsula was indeed a small country in the countryside more than a decade ago, and local production levels remained in the Middle Ages.

Rich areas are concentrated in the Constantinople generation. Since the economy is backward and it was taken from the heathen, it cannot be regarded as aggression.

In this regard, the European people's overall outlook is still good. It is also politically correct to crack down on the abominable Ottoman Empire.

When expanding into the German region, the result was exactly the opposite. Had it not been for the fierce war in the Near East, Franz would have decisively closed after winning the South German region, and Austria would not have been so easy to pass.

If there is a choice, Napoleon III also wants to gradually slow down the cycle and reduce external pressure.

However, unlike Franz, who can afford to wait for the young, Napoleon III, born in 1808, is now 62 years old.

This age may be the golden age of politicians, but in this age where the average life expectancy of France is about 40 years old, it is already considered longevity.

Watching his body getting worse day by day, Napoleon III had to consider paving the way for the next generation. He had many illegitimate children, but only one legal son. He was born in 1856 and is now 14 years old.

This age is obviously unable to control such a large empire. France ’s chariots have already run far, and they ca n’t be pulled if they do n’t want to.

Napoleon III thought he could manage it, and his young son had no choice.

The hidden dangers of forcibly annexing the Italian region were naturally clear to Napoleon III, but he did.

The desire of the French people for the great power is driving the chariot forward, and it is sooner or later to continue to expand into Italy. From the moment of annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the chariot cannot stop.

In particular, there are two successful examples in Austria and Prussia, which even stimulated the French ambitions. Napoleon III was just barely able to hold the chariot.

His body is not sure how long he can support it. Once something happens, the young son obviously can't control the empire.

Rather than passively expand at that time, it is better to take the shot now, at least he personally trades, the success rate is even higher.