The hatred between France and Germany is really a topic that historians can never finish researching! These two nations were born with the same roots, but why are they too anxious to fight each other? They are both branches of the Holy Roman Empire and branches of the Pan-Germanic nation, but the final outcome was a war between hundreds of years.

History is actually very wonderful. As long as you can stretch the time axis, you can discover a lot of interesting things.

For example, the Iron Triangle of Western Europe, Britain, France and Germany. In history, Britain and France have formed a joint alliance and fought against Germany. Germany and Britain have also formed a joint alliance and fought against France.

Only Germany and France have never formed an alliance and have never dealt with any enemies together.

War is definitely the main theme, and there are religious conflicts that accompany the war. You should know that the important branch of Christianity, Protestantism, was born in Germany, while France is a group of devout Catholics.

The most representative one is the 30 Years of War in Europe in the 17th century. This war is almost a preview of the world war. Since the global colonies were not fully covered and the geographical discovery was not over, the war in which all European countries participated at that time can be called a preview of the world war.

The 30 Years War should be regarded as the origin of mutual hatred between Germany and France. Because the main battlefield of the war is on the territory of Germany. After the war, the entire Germany completely split into various small states. The comprehensive strength of the country collapsed and collapsed! It was originally one of the three strongest forces in the Holy Roman Empire, but it finally became the end of division.

Of course, Germany was unwilling to accept such a tragic fate, and the seeds of revenge were deeply planted in the hearts of generations of Germans.

During the French Revolution, the army of the German Federation was the most effective in suppressing the French Revolutionary Party.

After the Great Revolution, Napoleon's administration also fought back against Prussia and eventually captured Berlin. The subsequent anti-French alliance, Prussia and Germany will always be one of the main forces. At the Battle of Waterloo, it was precisely because of the timely arrival of Prussian reinforcements that Napoleon's empire dream was finally ended.

It can be said that the war that lasted for hundreds of years has caused hatred to be deeply embedded in the genes of the two nations. Alsace, the Lorraine region, Bavaria, Hesse, etc. are all territories that France and Germany compete for each other.

French-speaking people and German-speaking people live together, which naturally makes ethnic conflicts very serious.

In the previous Pisco-Austrian War, Napoleon III proposed that since France remained neutral in the war, Prussia should take out its territory as a thank-you gift to France.

The west bank of the Rhine, the Bavaria, the Hesse region, and the Darmstadt region are the delivery territory designated by Napoleon III.

This request was of course strongly opposed by Pessim. However, before the Franco-Prussian War, the gap between the national strength between France and Prussia was too big. Pessim could not directly turn against France. He could only lie with the sermon and drag it on the negotiating table again and again. The two countries had a tug-of-war of negotiations for several years.

It is worth mentioning that the 18th century was the era when nationalism had just begun to emerge. At this time, the concept of a state was not completely deeply rooted in people's hearts. Therefore, European countries have had territorial delivery in many wars and conflicts.

The borders of Europe are in a long period of variables. Due to various conflicts such as war, diplomacy, economy and culture, one agreement after another is reached, and certain territorial changes are completed through these agreements.

This was a very common thing. So in the eyes of politicians and people at that time, cede land and territory to change the border was not a matter of collapse.

So Napoleon III thought his requirements were very reasonable. We France was neutral and helped you win the Prussian-Austrian War, so you have to have a thank-you gift. Ceded the conflict zone, which is the best reward for Prussia to France.

Now, Napoleon III, who thinks he is smart, feels that he can suppress his own conditions. In order to deal with the Chinese people, he decided to have a peace talk with Prussia.

In the Hesse region and the Darmstadt region, Napoleon III decided to be more generous and give up his demands on these lands. Even the Bavarian region could reduce some of the land area.

In the eyes of Napoleon III, this is already a gift from France. When Bismet saw such conditions, he should be grateful to the mountains of desperation.

Peace is almost inevitable. As long as the peace treaty is signed, the Chinese who want to take advantage of the situation will also suffer.

When the French Foreign Minister Duke Glemon heard the request of His Majesty the Emperor, he hesitated a little, but when he looked at His Majesty the Emperor, he retreated. Napoleon III, who was uneasy, was no longer the same as he was when he was young, and he would never dare to anger him at this time.

The Foreign Minister bowed respectfully and left, and he said carefully, "Dear Your Majesty, I will definitely bring this condition to Prime Minister Beth and the King of Prussia. But I hope that Your Majesty will prepare for both. Those lunatics who have experienced the victory of the Pentangle War and the Pentangle War will probably...will...have some unwise actions!"

"Of course, I am not suspicious of your judgment by the wise emperor, nor am I doubting the strong national strength of our France. I just hope that your Majesty, you can make more preparations, at least two things."

"I know, I know, you go and do it. Our French preparations have never stopped. As long as Prussia is not a fool, it will definitely not dare to start a war."

Queen Eugenie watched the Minister of Foreign Affairs retreat carefully, and she was still calm. "I think you should discuss this with the Chief of Staff and the Marshal? Or talk to the Duke of Montauban. After all, in France, he is the one who knows the Chinese best..."

But Queen Eugenie's reminder was not valued by Napoleon III. At this moment, he was very tired, rubbed his temples, and the emperor sat in the chair, "Some things are back, let's talk about them. I'm too tired and I need a rest..."

The queen left the Hall of Mirrors and didn't know what to do. An ominous premonition arose. He turned his head and said to his servant, "Go and invite the Duke of Montauban to see me. I always feel that there is no simple relationship between Prussia and these Chinese!"

Putting aside Queen Eugenie's concerns, the French Foreign Minister came to Berlin at the beginning of 1870 with this latest proposal.

The opposite of his worries was that when Bismeer saw the emperor's request, he actually showed joy!

"Oh my old friend! This is the first good news I have received in the New Year. I must bring it to our king myself. Please take a short rest in the mansion. I think you will get good news."

When Besme sent away the French Foreign Minister, he immediately changed his face and said with a sneer, "Come here! Check immediately where the head of the Chinese clan has arrived? Prepare a special train for me, and I'm going to see him in Hamburg soon."

"Napoleon III, Napoleon III! You are really old. If I remember correctly, you are 62 years old this year. Poor you have lost the care and caution that a politician should have. There is only pride and prejudice in your belly."

"Your era is over, Europe should open a new page, and there will be no more place for you on this page."

Note: The fourth update is delivered, I have been desperate... I am so exhausted, my blood pressure has reached 120-160, and my head is leaping...

I am old... I really can't compare to young people. Sorry, I'll add the fourth update to everyone!

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