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Chapter 105
19. European Summit – 2
Naples was the fourth largest city in Europe after London, Paris, and Constantinople. The ruler of this place was Joachim Murat, the son of an innkeeper, who eventually became Marshal of France and King of Naples.
His position evaluated by European politics was only one of the lords of the French Empire’s numerous satellite states, but he thought of himself as the king of an independent country and was acting like that.
“I was wondering what the hell you were thinking… but you were preparing a surprise party like this? And a huge party at that, that’s going to make the whole of Europe buzz!”
It was a week before the Minister of the Administration Carnot delivered a speech calling for the necessity of peace among European countries in the Imperial Council. Joachim Murat smiled when he received a letter and invitation from the Tuileries Palace.
The letter, engraved with a pattern symbolizing the Bonaparte imperial family, contained Napoleon’s ambition to prepare a place to discuss balanced development and peace in Europe, along with a brief greeting to Murat himself.
Napoleon seemed to want to make this banquet, which was scheduled to be held at the Rohan Palace in Strasbourg, the headquarters of Europe.
It was added that it would be a place for all European country leaders to attend and discuss the future, regardless of the national power, governance, and reputation of their countries.
In short, it meant to recreate the Conference of Dresden[1], which brought together all the French allies, satellite states, and descendants of prestigious European families ahead of the Russian expedition in 1812…
Murat, who was basically an ignorant man but had a not-so-short career in Parisian politics, immediately doubted Napoleon’s intentions.
‘Resolution of a peace regime at this time? Napoleon wrote this? That’s nonsense!’
Obviously, he guessed that there would be something else insidious, but Murat’s limitations were only up to here.
That was why Murat often called the head of Salerno court for advice when he needed a political sense that was beyond his capability.
“This is a plan to ‘distinguish between good and bad’ led by His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire. The difference is that the scale is the whole of Europe.”
The head of the court read Napoleon’s invitation closely, thought for a moment and replied like this.
“Distinguishing between good and bad?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. To be exact, it should be seen as an act of clearly distinguishing between enemies and allies. Although it has not yet made an official position, the Empire will surely wage a war against Britain. Before that, it seems to be looking for comrades who will join the war.”
Napoleon’s letter was mainly about peace and harmony on the European continent, but the head of Salerno court spoke of war without any hesitation. His opinion was like this.
“British provocations cannot be tolerated by the Emperor. Also, the Empire has no intention of compensating for the damage demanded by Britain. The British know that, too. War is inevitable, and the two countries are secretly preparing for it.”
Nevertheless, it was clear why the British did not want to declare war. This was because they wanted France to break the Treaty of Madrid first. Naturally, it was to insist on the international community that they had justifications for war.
France would first create an excuse for them to go to war, and if the treaty was broken, Britain would be able to raise the will of its own people to wage war while gaining support from other powers.
However, this one move by Napoleon was powerful enough to overturn Britain’s plan at once.
“The harmony and coexistence of European countries are nothing but pretty words. Perhaps this is a justification for installing the next great strategy… That’s what I think.”
“That’s right. Although the Emperor has changed a lot, even his belligerent spirit and desire to conquer have not disappeared.”
“Bringing together the rulers of all European countries is a high-level intimidation to them, as they have to choose whether to follow or oppose an order coming from the French Empire.”
The Roman Empire in the past had used the same method. The rulers of all provinces were brought together at once to praise them and at the same time to establish hierarchical relationships. The provinces who opposed the call were repaid with fierce retaliation, punishment, and even purges.
The country rulers must know this. What it meant to refuse Napoleon’s call, and the heavy consequences that would come for them.
“Ahem… Is there any choice for our country?”
“…It goes without saying, Your Majesty. We must stand by the Empire’s side no matter what.”
The head of Salerno court sighed inwardly at the ignorant and greedy king and explained that the Empire’s allies and satellite countries were completely different. Murat, whether he liked it or not, had to participate in Strasbourg’s banquet and serve as a decoration as Napoleon’s faithful subordinate.
Murat, a low-born commoner, was able to become King of Naples thanks entirely to Napoleon and his sister, Caroline.
But what if he went against Napoleon and walked on his own path? The anti-French countries would welcome it with open arms, but Joachim Murat’s reputation and credibility would fall to the ground.
No, before that, the French would crush the Italian Peninsula to punish the traitor. Seeing Murat lost in thoughts, the head of the court felt frustrated, but he was grateful that his king was not stubborn.
In the end, Joachim Murat and his wife Caroline Bonaparte decided to participate in the Strasbourg banquet. Of course, none of the French satellite countries refused to participate.
Józef Antoni Poniatowski of the Kingdom of Poland, Eugène de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy, Joseph I of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Jérôme Bonaparte of the Kingdom of Westphalia, and other monarchs of the Confederation of the Rhine expressed their willingness to attend.
Murat swept his chest away, thinking that he almost became a loner, and the head of Salerno court looked slightly pitifully at his king.
===
All countries of the European continent gathered in one place to form a common council and rebuild the value of order, coexistence, and harmony for the future.
The topic raised by François Carnot was enough to heat up the whole of Europe.
And his speech that became a hot topic was named ‘Carnot’s Declaration’. It was not that there had been no attempt to unite Europe so far.
Frederick II, the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, had proposed the idea of an allied army involving all European countries to counter the Mongol invasion, and before that, Pope Gregory VIII had issued a seven-year ceasefire in Europe and had urged all European powers to form a crusade to retake Jerusalem.[2]
However, the reason why Carnot’s Declaration was essentially different from these two previous cases was that he was asking to form a council.
Frederick II and Gregory VIII were motivated by wars based on grand causes with Christian values, asking for a European unity for this purpose, but Carnot’s Declaration preached peace, harmony, and future values of the European continent to prevent the tragedy of war itself.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe[3]: “The European spring that we’ve been waiting for is finally here. A land of culture and philosophy full of logic, order, dialogue and consultation, not a battlefield dotted with guns, slaughter, and malice, will unfold in Strasbourg!”
Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz: “I’ve always thought that only extraordinary figures with great will could block the blood waves flowing in Europe. We are now living the most historic moment since the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Pierre-Paul Prud’hon: “Proud citizens of France, our country is so great that even the title of ‘the Great’ is insufficient, so we will have to find something else. If you don’t know what to do now, just shout ‘Vive Sa Majesté !’ and sing the national anthem of the Empire.”
Antonio Salieri: “I really want to see the future of Europe that the Emperor of the Empire will lead. I’m sure the end will shine brightly like the Holy Grail and will be as sweet as Nectar, the divine drink.”
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: “Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses[4] reformed religion, changed Europe, and changed the world. As I listened to François Carnot’s speech, I realized that we were at a turning point like then.”
Europe’s leading celebrities viewed this holy challenge with an extremely favorable gaze. For those who were immersed in the Enlightenment ideas, human equality, and romanticism, Napoleon and the French Empire were saints challenging the ideal they had only dreamed of.
In recent years, the atmosphere of France exuded a strong scent of ‘freedom and equality’, and Napoleon’s attitude deviated from authoritarianism and despotism, respecting cooperation and representation. As a matter of fact, the above change left a deep impression on renowned European philosophers, artists, and scholars, and Carnot’s Declaration was its highlight.
So far, no European monarch had sought coexistence and harmony within Europe. But such ideas were directly led by the head of a hegemony country who could surpass all neighboring countries with power and influence? It was unimaginable.
When the time and luck matched and the country reached its heyday, the monarch of a great country was always immersed in the war of conquest.
That had been the case for Mehmet II, Gustav II Adolf, Louis XIV, and even Frederick the Great, who was praised as an Enlightenment monarch.[5] Making the country strong was only a means of invasion and conquest, and no one seriously considered the lives of unknown, ordinary people.
France now also had the power to trample on other countries and to continue its conquest. The French had a terrifying force that would scare the entire continent as long as they mobilized troops.
Nevertheless, Napoleon and their cabinet came up with the banner of peace and harmony, citing the cause of the common people’s lives and the joint development of the continent.
It was for this reason that Austrian, Prussian, Russian, and even British celebrities praised Carnot’s Declaration. What was the noble value of the French Empire unless it was a true ‘revolution’?
On the other hand, monarchs and politicians paid attention to France from a slightly different perspective. They knew better than anyone else that there was no goodwill without national interest, and they had already learned the inhumanity, cruelty, and coldness contained in it.
If Napoleon really wanted permanent peace in Europe, he could just maintain the current state. Sacrifice the overall purpose for a illusory ideal? It was something that could never happen.
“It must be a play to show off the power of the Empire and the Emperor himself.”
“I think it’s intended to unite friendly forces before the war against Britain.”
“It is presumed to be a disguised offensive, talking about peace in the front and preparing for war in the back.”
Foreign ministries of each country naturally doubted France’s intentions while making these predictions. Intelligence organizations operating inside France were eager to obtain additional information.
European monarchs and rulers struggled to grasp Napoleon’s true intentions before deciding to participate in the Strasbourg banquet.
Soon after, as announced, invitations arrived from the Bonaparte imperial family to leaders of each country. The moment of decision had arrived.
===
The invitations sent by France could be largely divided into three categories. The first was sent to France’s satellite states.
Napoleon sent them an invitation assuming that they would naturally participate. It included requests on how to help the imperial event at the Strasbourg banquet.
The second was sent to neutral countries that had little to do with France. The invitation included how the participation of the talks would return to their national interests and how it would affect the support of citizens in the current system.
It could resemble a solicitation to attract customers, but it was certainly attractive for them. The problem was the invitation sent to France’s ‘formal’ allies.
“This is absolutely tyrannical and rude! It’s an insult to the spirit of Brandenburg, where the Great Prince (Friedrich Wilhelm) stood upright on the land, that’s what I’m saying!”
“What kind of vulgar words are those inside of His Majesty’s palace? Watch your words and actions, Prince of Wahlstatt!”
“If you had truly assisted His Majesty and the kingdom correctly, I wouldn’t have to come this far!”
The man roaring was Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher[6], with gray hair and a red face. The possible emergence of a European Council had caused the over 70-year-old man to jump up and run to the Berlin Palace.
His reckless demeanor was unhindered even in the palace hall (even if the king had not yet entered). There was no one to stop him because of his age, career, military rank, which was the best in the Prussian army, and because he was strongly supported by the main influential figures.
“His Majesty is entering. Everyone, please show courtesy.”
With the announce of a servant, Friedrich Wilhelm III[7] appeared with a face that could not hide his tiredness. He entered the hall, sat on the throne, and opened his mouth.
“Prussia is in trouble, it’s time for the wit and wisdom of the ministers.”
The court meeting was about to begin after the king appeared.
“I’m sorry to interrupt, Your Majesty. The Viscount of Buckingham (the British ambassador) asked for the permission to enter.”
“Your Majesty! The Count of Boulogne (the French ambassador) is also waiting at the entrance of the hall to meet Your Majesty.”
Friedrich Wilhelm III’s face was filled with annoyance.
TL notes
[1] Conference of Dresden
[2] Frederick II, Pope Gregory VIII
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[3] Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, Pierre-Paul Prud’hon, Antonio Salieri, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
[4] Martin Luther: Ninety-five Theses
[5] Mehmed the Conqueror, Gustavus Adolphus, Louis XIV, Frederick the Great
[6] Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
[7] Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia
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Chapter 105
19. European Summit – 2
Naples was the fourth largest city in Europe after London, Paris, and Constantinople. The ruler of this place was Joachim Murat, the son of an innkeeper, who eventually became Marshal of France and King of Naples.
His position evaluated by European politics was only one of the lords of the French Empire’s numerous satellite states, but he thought of himself as the king of an independent country and was acting like that.
“I was wondering what the hell you were thinking… but you were preparing a surprise party like this? And a huge party at that, that’s going to make the whole of Europe buzz!”
It was a week before the Minister of the Administration Carnot delivered a speech calling for the necessity of peace among European countries in the Imperial Council. Joachim Murat smiled when he received a letter and invitation from the Tuileries Palace.
The letter, engraved with a pattern symbolizing the Bonaparte imperial family, contained Napoleon’s ambition to prepare a place to discuss balanced development and peace in Europe, along with a brief greeting to Murat himself.
Napoleon seemed to want to make this banquet, which was scheduled to be held at the Rohan Palace in Strasbourg, the headquarters of Europe.
It was added that it would be a place for all European country leaders to attend and discuss the future, regardless of the national power, governance, and reputation of their countries.
In short, it meant to recreate the Conference of Dresden[1], which brought together all the French allies, satellite states, and descendants of prestigious European families ahead of the Russian expedition in 1812…
Murat, who was basically an ignorant man but had a not-so-short career in Parisian politics, immediately doubted Napoleon’s intentions.
‘Resolution of a peace regime at this time? Napoleon wrote this? That’s nonsense!’
Obviously, he guessed that there would be something else insidious, but Murat’s limitations were only up to here.
That was why Murat often called the head of Salerno court for advice when he needed a political sense that was beyond his capability.
“This is a plan to ‘distinguish between good and bad’ led by His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire. The difference is that the scale is the whole of Europe.”
The head of the court read Napoleon’s invitation closely, thought for a moment and replied like this.
“Distinguishing between good and bad?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. To be exact, it should be seen as an act of clearly distinguishing between enemies and allies. Although it has not yet made an official position, the Empire will surely wage a war against Britain. Before that, it seems to be looking for comrades who will join the war.”
Napoleon’s letter was mainly about peace and harmony on the European continent, but the head of Salerno court spoke of war without any hesitation. His opinion was like this.
“British provocations cannot be tolerated by the Emperor. Also, the Empire has no intention of compensating for the damage demanded by Britain. The British know that, too. War is inevitable, and the two countries are secretly preparing for it.”
Nevertheless, it was clear why the British did not want to declare war. This was because they wanted France to break the Treaty of Madrid first. Naturally, it was to insist on the international community that they had justifications for war.
France would first create an excuse for them to go to war, and if the treaty was broken, Britain would be able to raise the will of its own people to wage war while gaining support from other powers.
However, this one move by Napoleon was powerful enough to overturn Britain’s plan at once.
“The harmony and coexistence of European countries are nothing but pretty words. Perhaps this is a justification for installing the next great strategy… That’s what I think.”
“That’s right. Although the Emperor has changed a lot, even his belligerent spirit and desire to conquer have not disappeared.”
“Bringing together the rulers of all European countries is a high-level intimidation to them, as they have to choose whether to follow or oppose an order coming from the French Empire.”
The Roman Empire in the past had used the same method. The rulers of all provinces were brought together at once to praise them and at the same time to establish hierarchical relationships. The provinces who opposed the call were repaid with fierce retaliation, punishment, and even purges.
The country rulers must know this. What it meant to refuse Napoleon’s call, and the heavy consequences that would come for them.
“Ahem… Is there any choice for our country?”
“…It goes without saying, Your Majesty. We must stand by the Empire’s side no matter what.”
The head of Salerno court sighed inwardly at the ignorant and greedy king and explained that the Empire’s allies and satellite countries were completely different. Murat, whether he liked it or not, had to participate in Strasbourg’s banquet and serve as a decoration as Napoleon’s faithful subordinate.
Murat, a low-born commoner, was able to become King of Naples thanks entirely to Napoleon and his sister, Caroline.
But what if he went against Napoleon and walked on his own path? The anti-French countries would welcome it with open arms, but Joachim Murat’s reputation and credibility would fall to the ground.
No, before that, the French would crush the Italian Peninsula to punish the traitor. Seeing Murat lost in thoughts, the head of the court felt frustrated, but he was grateful that his king was not stubborn.
In the end, Joachim Murat and his wife Caroline Bonaparte decided to participate in the Strasbourg banquet. Of course, none of the French satellite countries refused to participate.
Józef Antoni Poniatowski of the Kingdom of Poland, Eugène de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy, Joseph I of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Jérôme Bonaparte of the Kingdom of Westphalia, and other monarchs of the Confederation of the Rhine expressed their willingness to attend.
Murat swept his chest away, thinking that he almost became a loner, and the head of Salerno court looked slightly pitifully at his king.
===
All countries of the European continent gathered in one place to form a common council and rebuild the value of order, coexistence, and harmony for the future.
The topic raised by François Carnot was enough to heat up the whole of Europe.
And his speech that became a hot topic was named ‘Carnot’s Declaration’. It was not that there had been no attempt to unite Europe so far.
Frederick II, the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, had proposed the idea of an allied army involving all European countries to counter the Mongol invasion, and before that, Pope Gregory VIII had issued a seven-year ceasefire in Europe and had urged all European powers to form a crusade to retake Jerusalem.[2]
However, the reason why Carnot’s Declaration was essentially different from these two previous cases was that he was asking to form a council.
Frederick II and Gregory VIII were motivated by wars based on grand causes with Christian values, asking for a European unity for this purpose, but Carnot’s Declaration preached peace, harmony, and future values of the European continent to prevent the tragedy of war itself.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe[3]: “The European spring that we’ve been waiting for is finally here. A land of culture and philosophy full of logic, order, dialogue and consultation, not a battlefield dotted with guns, slaughter, and malice, will unfold in Strasbourg!”
Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz: “I’ve always thought that only extraordinary figures with great will could block the blood waves flowing in Europe. We are now living the most historic moment since the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Pierre-Paul Prud’hon: “Proud citizens of France, our country is so great that even the title of ‘the Great’ is insufficient, so we will have to find something else. If you don’t know what to do now, just shout ‘Vive Sa Majesté !’ and sing the national anthem of the Empire.”
Antonio Salieri: “I really want to see the future of Europe that the Emperor of the Empire will lead. I’m sure the end will shine brightly like the Holy Grail and will be as sweet as Nectar, the divine drink.”
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: “Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses[4] reformed religion, changed Europe, and changed the world. As I listened to François Carnot’s speech, I realized that we were at a turning point like then.”
Europe’s leading celebrities viewed this holy challenge with an extremely favorable gaze. For those who were immersed in the Enlightenment ideas, human equality, and romanticism, Napoleon and the French Empire were saints challenging the ideal they had only dreamed of.
In recent years, the atmosphere of France exuded a strong scent of ‘freedom and equality’, and Napoleon’s attitude deviated from authoritarianism and despotism, respecting cooperation and representation. As a matter of fact, the above change left a deep impression on renowned European philosophers, artists, and scholars, and Carnot’s Declaration was its highlight.
So far, no European monarch had sought coexistence and harmony within Europe. But such ideas were directly led by the head of a hegemony country who could surpass all neighboring countries with power and influence? It was unimaginable.
When the time and luck matched and the country reached its heyday, the monarch of a great country was always immersed in the war of conquest.
That had been the case for Mehmet II, Gustav II Adolf, Louis XIV, and even Frederick the Great, who was praised as an Enlightenment monarch.[5] Making the country strong was only a means of invasion and conquest, and no one seriously considered the lives of unknown, ordinary people.
France now also had the power to trample on other countries and to continue its conquest. The French had a terrifying force that would scare the entire continent as long as they mobilized troops.
Nevertheless, Napoleon and their cabinet came up with the banner of peace and harmony, citing the cause of the common people’s lives and the joint development of the continent.
It was for this reason that Austrian, Prussian, Russian, and even British celebrities praised Carnot’s Declaration. What was the noble value of the French Empire unless it was a true ‘revolution’?
On the other hand, monarchs and politicians paid attention to France from a slightly different perspective. They knew better than anyone else that there was no goodwill without national interest, and they had already learned the inhumanity, cruelty, and coldness contained in it.
If Napoleon really wanted permanent peace in Europe, he could just maintain the current state. Sacrifice the overall purpose for a illusory ideal? It was something that could never happen.
“It must be a play to show off the power of the Empire and the Emperor himself.”
“I think it’s intended to unite friendly forces before the war against Britain.”
“It is presumed to be a disguised offensive, talking about peace in the front and preparing for war in the back.”
Foreign ministries of each country naturally doubted France’s intentions while making these predictions. Intelligence organizations operating inside France were eager to obtain additional information.
European monarchs and rulers struggled to grasp Napoleon’s true intentions before deciding to participate in the Strasbourg banquet.
Soon after, as announced, invitations arrived from the Bonaparte imperial family to leaders of each country. The moment of decision had arrived.
===
The invitations sent by France could be largely divided into three categories. The first was sent to France’s satellite states.
Napoleon sent them an invitation assuming that they would naturally participate. It included requests on how to help the imperial event at the Strasbourg banquet.
The second was sent to neutral countries that had little to do with France. The invitation included how the participation of the talks would return to their national interests and how it would affect the support of citizens in the current system.
It could resemble a solicitation to attract customers, but it was certainly attractive for them. The problem was the invitation sent to France’s ‘formal’ allies.
“This is absolutely tyrannical and rude! It’s an insult to the spirit of Brandenburg, where the Great Prince (Friedrich Wilhelm) stood upright on the land, that’s what I’m saying!”
“What kind of vulgar words are those inside of His Majesty’s palace? Watch your words and actions, Prince of Wahlstatt!”
“If you had truly assisted His Majesty and the kingdom correctly, I wouldn’t have to come this far!”
The man roaring was Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher[6], with gray hair and a red face. The possible emergence of a European Council had caused the over 70-year-old man to jump up and run to the Berlin Palace.
His reckless demeanor was unhindered even in the palace hall (even if the king had not yet entered). There was no one to stop him because of his age, career, military rank, which was the best in the Prussian army, and because he was strongly supported by the main influential figures.
“His Majesty is entering. Everyone, please show courtesy.”
With the announce of a servant, Friedrich Wilhelm III[7] appeared with a face that could not hide his tiredness. He entered the hall, sat on the throne, and opened his mouth.
“Prussia is in trouble, it’s time for the wit and wisdom of the ministers.”
The court meeting was about to begin after the king appeared.
“I’m sorry to interrupt, Your Majesty. The Viscount of Buckingham (the British ambassador) asked for the permission to enter.”
“Your Majesty! The Count of Boulogne (the French ambassador) is also waiting at the entrance of the hall to meet Your Majesty.”
Friedrich Wilhelm III’s face was filled with annoyance.
TL notes
[1] Conference of Dresden
[2] Frederick II, Pope Gregory VIII
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[3] Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, Pierre-Paul Prud’hon, Antonio Salieri, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
[4] Martin Luther: Ninety-five Theses
[5] Mehmed the Conqueror, Gustavus Adolphus, Louis XIV, Frederick the Great
[6] Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
[7] Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia
Chapter 10519. EuropeanSummit 2Naples was thefourth largestcity in EuropeafterLondon, Paris, and Constantinople. Therulerofthis place wasJoachim Murat, the son of an innkeeper, who eventually became Marshal of France andKing of Naples.His position evaluated by European politics wasonly oneofthe lords of the FrenchEmpire'snumeroussatellite states, but he thoughtofhimself as theking of an independent country and wasacting likethat.I waswondering whatthe hellyou werethinking but you were preparing a surprise party likethis? And ahuge party at that, that'sgoingtomake thewholeofEurope buzz!It was a weekbefore the Minister of theAdministrationCarnot delivered a speech calling for thenecessity of peace among European countries in theImperialCouncil. Joachim Murat smiledwhen he received a letter andinvitation from the TuileriesPalace.The letter, engraved witha pattern symbolizing the Bonaparteimperialfamily, containedNapoleon's ambition to prepare aplacetodiscuss balanced development andpeaceinEurope, along with abriefgreetingtoMurathimself.Napoleon seemedtowant to make thisbanquet, whichwas scheduled to be held at the Rohan PalaceinStrasbourg, the headquarters of Europe.Itwas added thatitwouldbea place forall European countryleaders to attendand discussthe future, regardless of thenationalpower, governance, and reputation of their countries.In short, itmeanttorecreatethe ConferenceofDresden1, whichbrought together allthe French allies, satellite states, and descendants of prestigious European families ahead of theRussian expedition in 1812Murat, who was basicallyanignorantman but hada not-so-shortcareer in Parisian politics, immediately doubted Napoleon'sintentions.Resolution of a peace regime at this time? Napoleon wrote this? That's nonsense!'Obviously, he guessed thattherewouldbesomething elseinsidious, butMurat's limitations were onlyuptohere.That was whyMuratoftencalled the head of Salernocourtfor advice when he needed a political sense that was beyondhis capability.Thisisa plan to distinguish between goodand bad' led by His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire. The difference is thatthe scale is the whole of Europe.The head of the court read Napoleon'sinvitation closely, thought for a moment andreplied like this.Distinguishing betweengood andbad?Yes, Your Majesty. To be exact, it shouldbeseen as an actofclearly distinguishing between enemiesand allies. Althoughithas not yetmade an official position, the Empire will surely wage awar againstBritain. Before that, it seems to be lookingfor comrades who will jointhe war.Napoleon's letterwas mainly about peace andharmony on theEuropeancontinent, butthe headofSalerno court spoke of warwithout anyhesitation. His opinionwas likethis.British provocationscannot be tolerated by theEmperor. Also, the Empire hasnointention of compensating forthe damage demanded by Britain. TheBritish know that, too. War is inevitable, and thetwo countries aresecretlypreparing for it.Nevertheless, it wasclearwhy the British did notwant to declare war. This wasbecause they wanted Francetobreakthe Treaty of Madridfirst. Naturally, itwas to insist on theinternational communitythat they had justifications forwar.France would first createanexcuse for them to go to war, and if the treatywas broken, Britain would be able to raise the will of its ownpeople to wagewar while gainingsupport from other powers.However, this one move by Napoleon was powerful enoughtooverturnBritain's planatonce.The harmonyand coexistence of European countries arenothing butpretty words. Perhaps thisisa justification for installing the next great strategy That's what I think.That'sright. Although the Emperor has changed alot, even his belligerent spiritand desire to conquer havenot disappeared.Bringingtogetherthe rulers of allEuropeancountries is ahigh-level intimidationtothem, asthey have to choose whether to follow or opposeanordercoming fromthe French Empire.The Roman Empireinthe pasthad usedthe samemethod. Therulers of all provinceswere brought together at oncetopraise themand at the same timetoestablish hierarchical relationships. Theprovinces who opposed the call wererepaid withfierce retaliation, punishment, andeven purges.The countryrulers mustknow this. What it meant to refuse Napoleon's call, and theheavyconsequences thatwouldcome forthem.Ahem Is there anychoice for ourcountry?It goeswithout saying, YourMajesty. Wemust stand by theEmpire'sside no matterwhat.The headofSalerno court sighedinwardlyatthe ignorant and greedyking andexplained thatthe Empire's allies andsatellite countries were completelydifferent. Murat, whether he liked it or not, had to participate in Strasbourg'sbanquet andserveasa decoration as Napoleon'sfaithfulsubordinate.Murat, alow-borncommoner, was able to become King of Naples thanksentirelytoNapoleonand his sister, Caroline.But what if he wentagainst Napoleon andwalked on his ownpath? The anti-French countries would welcome it withopen arms, butJoachim Murat's reputationand credibility would falltothe ground.No, before that, the Frenchwouldcrushthe ItalianPeninsula to punish thetraitor. Seeing Murat lostinthoughts, the head of the court felt frustrated, but he wasgratefulthat hisking wasnot stubborn.In the end, JoachimMuratand his wife Caroline Bonaparte decided to participate in the Strasbourg banquet. Of course, none of theFrench satellite countriesrefused to participate.JzefAntoni Poniatowski of the Kingdom of Poland, Eugne de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy, Joseph I ofthe KingdomofSardinia, Jrme Bonaparte of theKingdom of Westphalia, andothermonarchsofthe Confederationofthe Rhine expressed their willingness to attend.Muratswepthis chest away, thinking thathealmost became a loner, andthe headofSalerno court lookedslightlypitifully at his king.===Allcountries of the European continentgatheredinone place to forma commoncouncil andrebuild thevalueoforder, coexistence, andharmony forthe future.Thetopicraised by Franois Carnotwas enough to heat up the whole of Europe.And his speechthat becamea hottopicwas named Carnot's Declaration'. It was notthat there hadbeen no attempt to unite Europe so far.Frederick II, theEmperor of theHoly Roman Empire, had proposed theidea of an alliedarmy involvingall European countries to counter the Mongolinvasion, and beforethat, Pope Gregory VIII had issued a seven-yearceasefire in Europe andhad urged all European powerstoform a crusadetoretake Jerusalem.2However, thereason why Carnot's Declaration wasessentiallydifferent fromthesetwo previous cases was that he was askingtoform a council.Frederick II and Gregory VIII were motivatedbywars based on grand causeswith Christianvalues, askingfor aEuropeanunityfor thispurpose, but Carnot's Declaration preached peace, harmony, andfuture values of theEuropeancontinent to preventthe tragedyofwar itself.JohannWolfgangvon Goethe3: The European springthat we've been waitingfor is finallyhere. A land of cultureand philosophyfull of logic, order, dialogue and consultation, not a battlefield dotted with guns, slaughter, and malice, will unfoldinStrasbourg!Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz: I've always thought thatonly extraordinary figureswith great will could block the blood waves flowing in Europe. Weare now livingthe mosthistoricmoment since the birth of theLord Jesus Christ.Pierre-Paul Prud'hon: ProudcitizensofFrance, ourcountry is so great that eventhe title of theGreat' is insufficient, sowewill have to findsomething else. If you don't know whattodonow, just shout Vive Sa Majest !' and sing the national anthemofthe Empire.Antonio Salieri: I reallywant to seethe future of Europethat theEmperor of theEmpire willlead. I'm surethe end will shine brightly likethe HolyGrailand willbeassweetasNectar, thedivine drink.Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses4reformedreligion, changedEurope, andchanged theworld. As I listenedtoFranois Carnot's speech, I realized that we wereata turning point likethen.Europe'sleading celebrities viewedthis holy challenge with an extremely favorablegaze. For those who were immersed in the Enlightenment ideas, human equality, and romanticism, Napoleon andthe French Empirewere saintschallengingthe ideal theyhad onlydreamed of.In recentyears, the atmosphere of France exudeda strongscentoffreedomand equality', and Napoleon'sattitudedeviatedfrom authoritarianism and despotism, respectingcooperationand representation. As a matter of fact, theabovechange lefta deep impressiononrenownedEuropeanphilosophers, artists, andscholars, and Carnot's Declaration wasits highlight.So far, no European monarchhad sought coexistence andharmony withinEurope. Butsuch ideas were directly led by thehead of a hegemony countrywho could surpassall neighboring countries with power and influence? It was unimaginable.When thetime andluck matched and thecountry reached its heyday, the monarch of agreatcountry wasalways immersed in the warofconquest.That hadbeen thecase forMehmet II, GustavII Adolf, Louis XIV, and evenFrederick the Great, who was praised as an Enlightenmentmonarch.5Making the country strong wasonly a means of invasion and conquest, and no one seriouslyconsidered thelivesofunknown, ordinarypeople.France nowalso hadthe power to trampleonothercountries and to continue itsconquest. The Frenchhad aterrifying force that would scare the entirecontinent as longasthey mobilizedtroops.Nevertheless, Napoleonand their cabinetcame up with the bannerofpeaceand harmony, citing thecauseofthe common people's lives andthe joint development of the continent.Itwas for this reason that Austrian, Prussian, Russian, and evenBritish celebrities praised Carnot's Declaration. What was thenoblevalueofthe French Empireunless it was a truerevolution'?On the other hand, monarchs andpoliticianspaid attentiontoFrance froma slightly differentperspective. Theyknew betterthan anyoneelse that there was no goodwill without national interest, andthey hadalready learned the inhumanity, cruelty, andcoldnesscontained in it.If Napoleon really wantedpermanent peace in Europe, hecouldjust maintain thecurrent state. Sacrifice the overall purposefor aillusoryideal? It was somethingthat could never happen.It mustbea play to showoff the power of theEmpire and theEmperor himself.I think it's intended to unite friendly forces beforethe war against Britain.It is presumed to be a disguised offensive, talkingaboutpeaceinthe front and preparingfor war in theback.Foreign ministries of eachcountry naturallydoubted France's intentions while making these predictions. Intelligence organizationsoperating inside Francewere eager to obtainadditional information.European monarchs andrulers struggled to grasp Napoleon's trueintentions beforedecidingtoparticipateinthe Strasbourgbanquet.Soon after, as announced, invitations arrivedfrom theBonaparte imperial family to leaders of eachcountry. The moment of decision hadarrived.===The invitations sentbyFrance could be largelydivided into three categories. The first wassent to France's satellitestates.Napoleon sentthem an invitation assuming thatthey would naturallyparticipate. It included requests on how to help the imperial event at theStrasbourg banquet.The secondwas senttoneutral countriesthat hadlittle to do withFrance. Theinvitation included howthe participationofthe talks would return to their national interestsand how it would affectthe supportofcitizensinthe currentsystem.It could resemble asolicitation to attractcustomers, butitwas certainly attractive for them. Theproblem wasthe invitationsent to France's formal' allies.Thisisabsolutely tyrannical and rude! It's an insult to thespirit of Brandenburg, where theGreatPrince FriedrichWilhelm stoodupright on theland, that's whatI'm saying!Whatkind of vulgarwordsare those inside of HisMajesty's palace? Watchyour words andactions, Prince of Wahlstatt!If you hadtrulyassistedHis Majestyand the kingdom correctly, I wouldn't have to comethis far!The manroaring wasGebhard Leberechtvon Blcher6, with grayhair anda redface. The possible emergence of a European Councilhad caused theover 70-year-old mantojump up andrun to the BerlinPalace.His reckless demeanor wasunhindered even in the palacehall even if theking hadnot yet entered. Therewas no one to stop him because of his age, career, militaryrank, whichwas the best in the Prussian army, andbecause he wasstronglysupported by the main influential figures.His Majesty is entering. Everyone, please showcourtesy.Withthe announce of aservant, Friedrich WilhelmIII7appeared witha face thatcouldnot hidehis tiredness. Heentered thehall, sat on the throne, and openedhis mouth.Prussia is in trouble, it'stime forthe wit andwisdom of the ministers.The court meeting was about to begin after theking appeared.I'm sorry to interrupt, Your Majesty. TheViscountofBuckingham the Britishambassador askedfor the permission to enter.Your Majesty! TheCountofBoulognethe Frenchambassador isalso waiting at the entrance of thehall to meet YourMajesty.Friedrich WilhelmIII'sface wasfilled withannoyance.TL notes1ConferenceofDresden2Frederick II,Pope GregoryVIIIRead latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only3Johann Wolfgang vonGoethe,Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz,Pierre-PaulPrud'hon,AntonioSalieri,Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel4Martin Luther:Ninety-fiveTheses5Mehmed the Conqueror,GustavusAdolphus,Louis XIV,Frederick theGreat6GebhardLeberecht von Blcher7Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia