C2723 Memorandum (1/2)
Almost at the same time, the largest newspapers in Europe received a top-secret document from the Prussian Embassy. When the editors finished reading the contents, their eyes widened in shock.
What kind of document was this? It was actually a memorandum that Fa Huangnapolunsanshi had given to King of Prussia William I. It was an official diplomatic document.
The memo was an explosive one. It said that Napoleon III had asked Prussia to recognize their control over Luxembourg and the Belgium, and that Prussia could not interfere with the French military occupation of both countries.
The memo was very detailed, it did not only mention Luxembourg, it also mentioned the ownership of the Belgium, and also the French ownership of the land in the western part of the Rhine that originally belonged to the Prussian Kingdom.
He demanded that Prussia cede all the territory west of the Rhine, while recognizing France's right to occupy Luxembourg and the Belgium!
When this memorandum was released, the entire European public debate was in an uproar. Everyone was stunned, no one thought that Napoleon III would actually have such ambitions.
But shouldn't this kind of conspiracy be done in secret? Why did the official language appear?
”Idiot!” Idiot! This is an idiot! ” Gladstone roared angrily in the Downing Street. The diplomatic besieging that he had just coordinated had made this memo a big hole.
Belgium and Luxembourg were originally very firm mediators and had always stood at the forefront for Britain. However, as soon as this memorandum appeared, Gladstone could already guess the rage of these two countries.
”Is Napoleon III an idiot? Why did he come up with such solid evidence? A pig's brain! ”
”What should I do? ”All of our plans have failed. All of them have failed …”
Sure enough, when King of Belgium saw all of this, he couldn't believe his eyes at first, thinking that Bismark had faked all of this.
But when he thought about it later, this kind of document would have to be passed over by all European governments, no matter how foolish Bismark was, he would not fake it!
This time, Li Aobodeershi was completely furious. He immediately summoned the French ambassador to Belgium, and used all the vicious words in his stomach to express his indignation.
Protest, protest! The King of Belgium was extremely angry at French Emperor for plotting this!
Soon after, a large crowd of demonstrators appeared on the streets of Brussels. They gathered around the French Embassy, burning the French flag and shouting curses, strongly protesting against the despicable actions of the French Emperor.
Luxembourg was the same. This small country, which had just left the German Federation and was independent under the protection of the United Kingdom, was not even considered a medium county in China.
Although this country was weak, it was still an important country that was protected by the United Kingdom!
The London Treaty of 1867 made it clear that Luxembourg was an independent and sovereign country, and that this was protected by the United Kingdom.
Now that France had expressed its intention to annex Luxembourg, it was tantamount to directly opposing Britain!
Gladstone immediately faced an awkward situation. If he still wanted to enlighten the French Emperor, then this Luxembourg would not be able to do so!
Sure enough, Luxembourg followed the steps of the Belgium and started to protest. There were also demonstrations in the country, but more importantly, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg directly wrote a letter to the Queen of England.
”You have to take care of this!” I have always been hugging your thigh, now that the French has made it clear that they want to invade our motherless child, if you don't attack us, we would really die! ”
”Wouldn't the London treaty be a joke if we lost our country? French Emperor is slapping your face! ”
The Queen was furious, and he immediately sent word to Gladstone that Britain must protect the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg from the destruction of its kingdom!