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"What? Let's express your opinions, everyone. How can we take Portugal smoothly?" Napoleon reminded, seeing that everyone was silent.
No one would have thought that the situation would develop like this. In their view, Portugal would never agree to join the continental blockade system. After all, they had maintained an alliance with the United Kingdom for hundreds of years, and it was also because of the support of the United Kingdom that Portugal Can not be annexed. But now, under the pressure of France, they have abandoned the peace treaty with Britain without hesitation, and they are really suspected of being ungrateful. But this also made France lose its excuse to march into Iberia. In the wars that France has waged over the years, no matter whether it is just or not, there is a suitable excuse to prove that France is not an aggressor, but has to fight back against other countries. From Xiao Jie's point of view, this is basically to be a **** and to set up a chastity memorial archway. But this situation has always existed and is common to all countries.
The current Spanish Bourbon royal family is in chaos, which gave Napoleon an excellent opportunity, or as Metternich understood: "The action of overthrowing the Spanish royal family fully embodies the cunning and destructive nature of Napoleon's policy. Sex and sin." Fouché predicted that Godoy, the "Prince of Peace" favored by the Spanish royal family, "this scoundrel will open the gates of Spain for us", and his prophecy came true.
Napoleon's earlier plan to give Portugal to Godoy, Spain, and France was agreed by the three parties. The agreement stipulated that Spain allowed France to attack Portugal through its territory and bear part of the military expenses, while France took on the main task of attacking Portugal. The final benefits will be shared among the three parties in accordance with the agreement. But what they didn't expect was that Napoleon had already made up his mind when he signed this agreement with them, and Spain annexed it at once. The cooperation between Spain and Napoleon was nothing more than seeking skin from a tiger.
But if Portugal is not attacked first and Portugal is occupied, then Napoleon's plan cannot be carried out, and the rich Iberian Peninsula will slip away from Napoleon's hands, which he cannot bear.
"Campini, does your Ministry of Foreign Affairs have any new plans?" Napoleon asked. Although the newly appointed foreign minister was not as capable as Talleyrand, he was better than his loyalty to Napoleon. One is capable but has two hearts, and the other is not strong but loyal to himself. Of course Napoleon would choose the second one.
Company shook his head, indicating that they were still working on it. Portugal did a very thorough job this time, not only announcing that it would join the continental blockade system, but also "gifting" the British envoy in Lisbon out of the country, leaving France with no excuses. Although everyone believes that there must be something tricky between Portugal and the United Kingdom, otherwise the United Kingdom would not have said anything about it, but there is no evidence, and it is hard to say anything.
Napoleon turned his head and looked at Clark, the newly appointed Chief of Staff of the French Army.
Seeing that Napoleon was looking at him, Clark quickly said: "Your Majesty, our army has gathered 25,000 people in Biarritz, Anglet, and Bayonne according to your request. You can set off, cross the Pyrenees, and attack Portugal."
He was simply answering irrelevant questions. What Napoleon needs to know now is to find an excuse to attack Portugal, instead of asking him whether the army is ready. Rolling his eyes, Napoleon looked like Xiao Jie, and he was looking forward to the good advice from this nephew who could always come up with a solution at critical moments.
After noticing Napoleon's gaze, Xiao Jie had no choice but to stand up and said, "Your Majesty, in fact, I don't think we need to find any excuses at all, can we just attack Portugal directly?"
As soon as Xiao Jie uttered these words, everyone in the audience was shocked, and no one agreed, although they all thought so in their hearts, with France's current strength, wouldn't it be an easy task to attack Portugal? Why is it so troublesome? But to them, people in high positions are more or less sanctimonious, and of course they don't want to bear the reputation of invading other countries. It seems that the name is really tiring.
Seeing that Napoleon's face was also a little displeased, Xiao Jie said: "Actually, it's not difficult to find an excuse. We can definitely march into Portugal on the grounds of assisting Portugal in preventing British retaliation. They betrayed Britain. Then the UK should make a statement, although there may be some kind of agreement between them, so that the UK did not respond to this matter, but we can pretend not to know."
Everyone's eyes lit up, they all thought that Xiao Jie's method was very good, this not only achieved their goal, but also gained a reputation of justice. It really was extremely shameless, Xiao Jie couldn't help contemptuously looking at the expressions of everyone, completely forgetting that this method seemed to be his idea.
Xiao Jie took a look at him, feeling a little emotional in his heart: Sure enough, he came from a background in internal affairs, not as shameless as that old fellow Talleyrand. "Did they refuse? We think that in order to protect the security of Europe, once this big hat is taken off, how can the little Portugal object to it? Besides, we can notify Portugal of the request for defense assistance later, When the army over there is ready, tell them that by the time they refuse, our army has already entered Portugal. Whether they agree or not, we will stay in Portugal anyway.” Xiao Jie Some rascals said.
High, really high. The crown prince is indeed a rascal. Almost no one thought this way, except of course Xiao Jie himself, Joseph, and Napoleon thought that what they had was just pride.
"Okay, that's the decision. When the army departs, notify Portugal that we want to assist in the defense." Napoleon finally made a decision to settle the matter. "Next, let's talk about who will be the commander of this army." Napoleon said.
Fat difference, absolute fat difference. Serving as the commander of this army is definitely a big job, even Xiao Jie was a little moved, but thinking that he had more important things to do, he had to let go of this opportunity to make a fortune.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to serve as the commander of this operation, and I will definitely complete this mission very well." Murat first stood up shamelessly and said, why didn't I see him so active when I asked everyone for advice just now? , Now I have an advantage to take advantage of, and run faster than anyone else.
"Your Majesty, I'll go." "Your Majesty, I'll go." The marshals present immediately started fighting for guns. You must know that as the commander of this army, after arriving in Portugal, he will definitely be able to make a fortune with the power in his hands, so he fought for it regardless of face. No one will have trouble with money. Seeing that these marshals have spoken, the remaining officers with lower ranks have no choice but to talk. Although they also want to get this opportunity.
Looking at the red-faced marshals who were fighting, Napoleon blushed a little. Fortunately, there were no people from other countries present. Otherwise, he didn’t know what to laugh at when he saw that the marshals of the majestic French Empire had such virtues. What about?
Xiao Jie also felt amused by the performance of several of them. I sigh secretly that the money worship thought since the Renaissance has poisoned so many people. Even these high-ranking people are no exception.
"It seems to conquer a small Portugal without sending a marshal." Napoleon said coldly. It's not that Napoleon underestimated Portugal, but because Portugal's military strength is really weak. There are only 30,000 regular troops in the country, and most of the equipment is some goods eliminated by the British. How could it be a well-equipped French army? What about the team's opponent? Besides, they may not have the courage to attack the French army this time. After all, France's huge military strength lies there, and no one in Europe will avoid its edge.
Hearing what Napoleon said, the marshals who were fighting vigorously were immediately paralyzed. The other officers were overjoyed, but no one dared to blatantly fight for it. They all looked at Napoleon eagerly, hoping that the lucky person was themselves.
Being stared excitedly by so many men, even Napoleon couldn't help sweating, and hurriedly said: "After consideration, I decided to call this task to General Juno. I hope you will not disappoint my expectations of you .Occupy the whole of Portugal within November."
Juno didn't expect that the lucky person would be himself, and quickly said that he would definitely complete this task. Everyone else looked at Juno enviously and jealously, UU reading www. uukanshu.com does not know why Napoleon chose him. You must know that there are many people present who have better military command ability than him.
Junod was, of course, loyal to Napoleon and generally very capable; but he was erratic, unpredictable and lacked organizational and commanding skills. Napoleon had certainly made a mistake in appointing him to this mission.
But Xiao Jie knew the reason why Napoleon did this, because Juno had a very beautiful wife, and she was one of Napoleon's many secretaries, and she was also the object of Napoleon's covet. Such an idea that kills two birds with one stone, Xiao Jie sighed. For his own selfish desires, Napoleon could actually disregard the life and death of 25,000 troops, which made Xiao Jie very disappointed with this great man. Fortunately, the task this time was relatively easy. But at the same time, Xiao Jie also had some understanding of what Napoleon did, because Juno's wife was indeed very beautiful, and even Xiao Jie was a little tempted, but after all, she was the emperor's favorite woman, so he dared not take any action.
On November 5, Juno led his army across the Pyrenees and began to march towards Portugal. At the same time, France also asked Portugal to help defend the United Kingdom. Portugal rejected this unreasonable request from France, but under the instruction of Napoleon, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs ignored it.
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