C2925 Newspapers and armoury (1/2)
Xiao Letian's words were true, the current situation in Paris had long become unimaginable. The news of French Emperor's defeat had spread throughout the entire city, causing all the citizens to go crazy.
All the powers started to move, the republicans supported by the capitalists had already started to move under Thiers's command, blocking the teleportation news, and secretly summoning all of their members to the Bourbon's palace to gather.
They wanted to be the first to call a vote before Blanqui could react. They wanted to choose the group of ministers that would benefit them the most.
Although Blanqui and the rest received the news later than them, they had the advantage of numbers. All the workers' leaders rushed forward with all their might to snatch away the authority.
The secret door hidden in the house was opened, and the underground printing plant who had not seen the light of day for years finally saw the light of day.
Ink thick smell of leaflets, began to stick to the streets and alleyways.
”All the citizens are united... ”The mother of the motherland is bleeding. Join the National Guard. Let us fight against the evil Prussian invaders together!”
”Facts have proven yet again that the emperor and those aristocrat capitalists are not to be trusted. Other than selling off their country, they would not show any kindness …”
”Unite the proletariat... to fight for our rights! ”
”Bread, milk, sausages... We want a bigger room, and our kids want a better education! ”
This time, no one stopped these people from posting the flyers. The police officers and plainclothes that were usually scattered all over the streets seemed to have disappeared overnight.
Louis. Michelle was mainly responsible for the media promotion. Not only did he open up all the underground printing plant, he even moved all the ink and printing paper into the warehouse.
Her propaganda machine was not finished yet, and she brought her gun-toting Self Guard to all the influential newspapers in Paris, demanding that they provide free space.
”The motherland has come to a crisis. Everyone must contribute to the revolution, to the motherland … From today onwards, all newspapers must give working class a full page of space... ”
All these Parisian newspapers had their own pride, and when they heard this, they all gave in. ”Why! We have freedom of speech, how we put our pages, our own standards... ”
Hualala … The sound of a bolt being pulled could be heard. Before the editors could finish speaking, the National Guard soldier with the gun had already pointed it at them.
Luis Michelle said coldly, ”This is an extraordinary period. Everyone must contribute their strength to the motherland, or else we will be punished for treason …”
Treason? Who's going to try? Who has the right to judge? The editors of the newspaper could not accept this, but they could not help but look at the ferocious soldier in front of them.
The white-haired old editor stood up and said, ”Please be at ease, I will leave a page for you …” But let me remind you, we are just a newspaper, not a violent organization … ”
”If you want the layout, I'll give it to you... ”In the future, if anyone asks for it, I'm afraid we won't be able to reject them. I hope you can forgive us …”
Michelle nodded her head, ”I can forgive you, but don't worry, in a few days France will restore order … At that time, we will definitely become the victors! ”
Watching the group of unreasonable soldiers leave, the young editors all surrounded the senior in a circle, discussing something unhappily.
The old editor sighed. ”Don't go against these people... They have guns! The sky of Paris is now red with blood, do not risk your life! ”
”From now on, those who are willing to stick to the newspaper can stay …” If anyone has connections in the countryside, I suggest you leave Paris and hide away for a while. ”