"Respected teacher, I am deeply worried about the current situation. Do you really not care about the reminder from the London teacher?"
On the left bank of Paris, in a very ordinary pub, after walking around the hall for a short dozen meters or so, Blanqui, the instructor of the Illusory Paradise Society, was busy writing. Half a bottle of broken wine was on his table, and from the red, swollen and black circles in his eyes, one could imagine that he had not slept for at least a day and a night.
Standing beside Blanqui was Louis. Michelle, was one of the future heroines of Paris Commune, one of the leaders of the workers. She was the first one to discover the plot of the Prussian spy during the demonstration to commemorate the death of the journalist.
She was one of the founders of the women's movement in Paris and had a high social prestige. However, in front of her mentor, she was as humble as a primary school student.
Blanqui had already been returning to his homeland for more than a month now, and as expected, the French Emperor keeping his promise did not make things difficult for him.
Blanqui was basically still a nationalist, and in his heart, his people were the first while the Workers' Movement was only second. Although he was very clear that the French Emperor wanted to use nationalism as a shield, to delay the reform process.
But what can you do if you know and know? He still could not make up his mind to break with the French Emperor, because he knew that the threat of war in Prussia was not false, and that the army of hundreds of thousands could break through the border as soon as you woke up.
It was during this time of national crisis that Blanqui made his choice. He started to use his influence to suppress the defenses of the country, especially the working class in Paris.
He went from guild to guild, from factory to factory, and from house to house!
He listened to the voices of the workers and did his best to solve their problems... He only had one condition, and that was to not be disturbed. He could not take advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate, and he could not arm the rebels!
"We belong to different classes, but we are all compatriots of the same country! In the face of a great enemy, you can't mess around! "
Relying on his mentor's prestige, he forcefully suppressed his surging resistance. If not for him, the French Emperor would not have been able to pass the test of being subsidized by the bread.
But there was also the old friend from London who was concerned about the situation in France. He wrote again, reminding Blanqui to be careful and not to believe in the kindness of the ruling class.
In his heart, his old friend repeatedly stressed that "class conflicts are irreconcilable. Don't place your hopes on the enemy's kindness and compromises. That kind of fantasy can't exist!"
However, Blanqui once again rejected his old friend's suggestion. He still went his own way and resolutely stood on the nationalist side before this national war that concerned the situation of the continental Europe.
Louis. Michelle did not think the same way as her teacher. She used her unique female instinct to sense the danger in this situation. She reminded her teacher more than once, not to think too highly of the situation.
"My dear master, the bread subsidy has exposed the greed of the rulers! They have no bottom line, they will definitely not give up their own benefits! "
"Now you have chosen to give in to us for the sake of the war, but after the war? Do you really think that French Emperor will keep his promise and carry out his reforms? "
"I definitely don't believe you. I hope that you can reconsider!"
After Blanqui finished writing the last line of words, he sealed the letter with his mouth wide open: "Send this letter of credit to the Marseille as soon as possible and inform the leaders of this guild. Tell them to control this situation well and not have any conflicts with the authorities!"
"A great battle is coming, we can't create new problems now!"
"Master!" Seeing how stubborn her teacher was, Michelle stomped her feet.
Blanqui looked at her and sighed, "I understand what you have to say, but the situation is like this, what can we do? Do we really have to watch the country get annihilated? "
"Teacher, you're wrong!" Michelle said loudly, "It is not the country that is destroyed, but the evil second empire that is destroyed! This cruel regime should not even exist in this world! "
"To this day, wasn't France still a sinner created by the French Emperor? He was the one who brought the situation to this point! "
"The France has the world's second largest industrial production and although we have the second largest colony in the world, our citizens are not living in a world as small as those countries!"
"You have been to the Belgium, and also been to the Germany. You can see for yourself that our French workers' standard of living is not even comparable to the Bavaria's!"
"It's clearly a powerful country, but the people didn't get any benefits, so where's the money? Isn't it turning into a killing military expense, and also a bonus for the nobles! "
"If it wasn't for him interfering with the unity of the Germany, if it wasn't for him exploring the Chinese territory! "Then there will be no war at all!"
Blanqui frowned, his hands pressing on his temples as he said helplessly, "Alright, alright! You've said enough! However, time couldn't reverse itself. What was the use of saying all this now? What do you want to do? Do you really want to see the France lose this war? "
"NO!" We should have avoided this war from the beginning! " Michelle said excitedly, "We should have given up on our fantasies from the beginning, saved up our strength and prepared for an armed uprising, and finally established a regime that belongs to us!"
"Abolish all unjust treaties that Napoleon III signed and enter into peaceful negotiations with other countries. Only by doing so can we avoid the outbreak of war from its roots!"
"Only by doing so can we completely improve the miserable lives of the workers and peasants!"
"Enough! Don't let your thoughts run wild! "You are the one who is unrealistic!" Blanqui berated him, "Do you really think Prussia will let the new regime go? Do you think that the Prussian will overthrow the king even if they overthrow the French Emperor? "
"It's not that simple. The rulers of this world are all the same! French Emperor has fallen, those greedy wolves will not care about our suggestion for peace, at that time, their offense will be even crazier! "
"Let our France bleed less! So what if we have a government? When that happens, we'll have to form an army and fight those invaders! "
"Have you forgotten how the anti-French alliance was established across Europe? If we really establish a regime that completely belongs to the working class, then what is waiting for us is probably a new anti-French alliance! "
"At that time, all the kings of Europe will be united, and the army will come from all directions! Are you ready for a war with Europe? "