Descending On France 1780
Chapter 189: The 182 European troublemaker finally made a move

Chapter 189: The 182 European troublemaker finally made a move

Anning remembered that historically, Poland was partitioned three times, and the Russian Army’s occupation of Warsaw should have been the second time.

Then, in an attempt to resist their impending doom as a nation, the Poles launched an uprising against Russia, which ironically brought about the third partition.

After that, Poland no longer existed in this world.

It is indeed lamentable; Poland was once so powerful, and their Polish Winged Hussars were once so glorious, yet they met with such a fate in the end.

Although the partition of Poland has not ended, with only some scattered territories remaining, Russia, Prussia, and Austria have already consumed Poland’s core regions, satisfying most of their territorial demands. Austria can probably spare the effort to deal with France now.

Even though France and Austria have just signed a ceasefire agreement, real-world ceasefire agreements are not like those in the game with ten-year terms.

There are a series of penalties for tearing up ceasefire agreements in the game, but not so in reality.

In actual history, France had several truces with Austria and then resumed war.

Anning: "The partition of Poland is over; the Austrians might come after us next!"

Napoleon slapped his hands emphatically: "Even better! I haven’t had my fill of fighting them yet!"

Bertier: "Now there are some gentlemen in Milan who start finding us troublesome; external pressure helps them to shut up."

Lasalle: "Let them come; my cavalry will continue to defeat them on the plains, just like at Diego!"

Anning: "Don’t be hasty! We’re not even sure if the Austrians are going to turn and face us yet!"

**

Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

Franz II looked at the British Envoy before him: "Are you implying that Prussia also intends to go to war with France?"

"Yes, because Prussia’s main territorial ambitions regarding Poland have been satisfied. If you go to war with France, this time you will have the support of Prussia!"

Franz II: "Why is a British Envoy telling me this?"

"Because this is the result of mediation by my country," the British Envoy said proudly. "In addition, my country also mediated with the Sardinian Kingdom, which has been holding a grudge against the French for forcefully passing through their territory last time. If you declare war on France, you will have the full support of the Sardinian Kingdom in Italy!"

Franz II sneered: "You crows just want to see the countries of the European Continent at each other’s throats!"

The British Envoy smiled and said: "Putting aside our intentions for the moment, aren’t you pained by the loss of Milan’s taxes?"

Franz sneered: "Of course I’m pained. If Russia had acted earlier to occupy Warsaw and settled the matter of the partition of Poland, I might not have called a truce with them at all!"

British Envoy: "You can still continue the war now. After all, you have a legitimate French King at hand. You could denounce the new king set up by the French, claiming his ascension is illegitimate, and then send your relative back to the French throne."

Franz II touched his lips, fingers adorned with a large emerald reflecting the sunlight.

British Envoy: "Milan is the most dazzling jewel in your crown, much like India to the British crown."

The Holy Roman Emperor turned to look at his Prime Minister: "So what do you think?"

The Prime Minister replied, "In the past, the Empire retained its strength for the sake of Poland, to balance the influence of Russia and Prussia. Now, Poland has been reduced to a few small territories, and Prussia is willing to join us in deploying troops. I think this is an opportunity not to be missed, Your Majesty!

"Look! We can move Prince Carl’s legion to the Rhein region and then transfer all of Marshal Von Wumze’s troops to Italy. According to our intelligence, the French Army in Italy only has a field strength of thirty thousand men. If we deploy Marshal Von Wumze’s fifty thousand men, together with another fifty thousand from the Sardinian Kingdom, we will have a formidable force of a hundred thousand strong!"

As the Prime Minister spoke, he gestured on the map with a stick.

Franz II was still very worried: "Who will command the Rhein front? Carl? No, no, my sickly brother is not suited for warfare!"

Prime Minister: "We can hand it over to Prussia’s Blücher, an experienced general."

Franz II thought for a few seconds and then nodded firmly, "Very well, let’s do it that way. Although it seems like we are being used by the UK, but... yes, Milan is a pearl I cannot afford to lose. I must summon Von Wumze to give him instructions in person."

Having said that, Franz II turned to the British Envoy: "Go back and tell your Prime Minister Pitt that his wishful thinking has come true this time. I thank you for your help in coordinating this."

**

Ever since France got its new king, Louis XVI’s life has become very comfortable. Most of the conservative supporters who had clustered around him had scurried back to France to lick the boots of the new French King, and his queen, Marie, who constantly lamented her desire to return to Paris, seemed to have become depressed, staying in her chambers without emerging.

It is said that the queen’s Swede lover has been accompanying her in her chambers.

If it were a Chinese person, they would definitely be green with jealousy over such cuckoldry, but in France, having lovers is a common occurrence.

Louis XVI didn’t find it objectionable at all. Instead, he felt at ease that a Swede lover was there to console the queen, allowing him to freely tinker with his own locks.

That day, Louis XVI was engrossed in fiddling with a new double-headed lock when the door was pushed open.

Louis XVI was quite irate. Although he was no longer the king of France, he still could not tolerate the servants entering without knocking, as he was still a former king!

He lifted his head in a huff, only to see Queen Mary’s bosom filling his view.

"Oh," said Louis XVI, "Oh! My goodness, it’s you. I thought..."

Queen Mary said happily, "Darling, have you heard? Franz is declaring war on France again!"

Louis XVI: "What? Hasn’t it been less than half a year since the ceasefire?"

"Yes, it’s wonderful! This time, Prussia and the Sardinian Kingdom are involved too. It’s said that the UK will also have a hand in it! France is done for!"

Louis XVI: "Uh... I am, after all, French. Could you please not be so gleeful about France being finished in front of me?"

Queen Mary: "Then let me put it another way! That despicable National Assembly is finished! And the impostor king they installed, all will be doomed! We are going home!"

Louis XVI looked at the lock in his hand with an expression that suggested he thought life at the Palace of Versailles wasn’t too shabby either.

Queen Mary leaned in close to Louis XVI and asked softly, "Aren’t you happy, dear? Seeing those who snatched your throne about to be doomed, aren’t you happy?"

Louis XVI: "I... I am happy, of course, I am! That’s great, haha, we can return to our country, haha."

Louis XVI put down the lock and forced out a couple of awkward laughs.

However, Queen Mary was ecstatic. She hugged her husband and then stood up, walking excitedly back and forth in the room, exclaiming, "We’re going home! We’re going home! I can’t wait to hang those detestable people!"