Fox of France

This time more than a hundred Poles came, and besides Wibicki, there was also a man named Dombrowski who led the team.

This Dombrowski is a tall, fat man. According to Wibicki's introduction, this man was originally a cavalry officer in the Polish Army. Served in the emperor's army. Later, he participated in the Polish uprising. He performed outstandingly in the uprising and was deeply trusted by everyone.

"But it's of no use, we still can't beat the Oppau invaders. I heard from my friend Vibicki your theory of protracted resistance and guerrilla warfare when we were at a low ebb. It inspired me a lot, and made me find my direction in despair. The French revolution and the independence of Poland are not two separate things, but mutual support and mutual achievement. Wibicki mentioned you There are not only the most advanced weapons, but also the most advanced tactics and ideas. Therefore, we come to you and hope to get your help."

As soon as they met, Dombrowski held Joseph's hand tightly and said so. It was as if long-lost party members had finally found their organization.

Joseph took his hand out of his hand and said: "Mr. Dombrowski, please sit down and drink some water first. As you said, the revolutionary cause of our French people is closely connected with the liberation of the whole of Europe. And I myself have always admired the courage of the Polish people to resist oppression; I express my deep sympathy for what the Polish people have suffered all the time."

He watched Dombrowski sit down, and he himself sat down on the opposite chair.

"Mr. Dombrowski, if you come to ask for our help, there are some things that I need to make clear in advance. Well... this may be a bit unpleasant, but for the cause of Poland's independence, I hope , you and your comrades can listen to me. I know that some comrades in your country have unrealistic illusions about us. They hope that France can first defeat the main force of Russia, Prussia and Austria on the battlefield, and then Poland will You can take the opportunity to restore independence. I have to say that if the Polish revolutionaries hold such hopes, the final result may disappoint you."

"Please continue talking," Dombrowski said.

"The three countries of Prussia, Austria and Russia are all very powerful countries. And France has more than just a few enemies. Our enemies also include the powerful Britain and Spain. In fact, we have already struggled against these enemies. The long-term The war has put a huge burden on the French people. Therefore, from the beginning of this war, we in France have been looking forward to a peace of non-interference. Now, in fact, this kind of The desire for peace has become more and more urgent. Therefore, even if we defeat the enemy on the battlefield, as long as they offer peace to France, it will be difficult for France to refuse this peace, and it is also difficult to attach to this peace. Too many conditions. Um... I mean, do you understand what I mean?"

Dombrowski's face was pale, and he hesitated for a while before replying: "You mean that the independence of Poland will not be included in France and their terms of peace."

"Yes, just as the French revolution can only rely on the French people themselves; the freedom and independence of Poland can only rely on the Polish people themselves in the final analysis."

"But our enemy is simply too powerful," Dombrowski said.

"Strength and weakness can be transformed into each other. Wasn't Poland strong back then?" Joseph asked rhetorically, "Wasn't Poland strong when it defeated the Teutonic Knights, captured the Russian Tsar, and defeated the Turkish army? If Vladimir Slavic king (he had severely damaged the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of Greenwald), King Sigismund III (he had conquered Moscow and captured Tsar Vasily IV), King Sobieski (he had been defeated in the city of Vienna Turkey's more than 200,000 troops) know that their descendants will be afraid of the strength of the Teutons, Russians, and Austrians, what will they think?"

Dombrowski almost lowered his head between his legs.

"The weak can become strong, as long as he works tirelessly. My friend, I can teach you all kinds of ways to make a country strong, but we French cannot directly make a strong Poland. An independent and strong Poland , can only rely on their own efforts. If Poland can only rely on external forces to restore its independence, then it will be divided again at any time due to changes in the external environment. The local swords and local soldiers are the only ones who charge Hope. It's not a nice thing to say, but I mean no ill will to Poland. I hope you understand that."

"Mr. Bonaparte, you are right." Dombrowski raised his head, "I know that only those who really care about you will point out your problem. After listening to what you just said, I can be sure, You are indeed a person who really cares about Poland and a true and trustworthy friend of the Polish people. I have come to you to learn the way of self-improvement."

"Very good." Joseph said, "Speaking of this, I would like to ask you a question first, that is, how did Poland weaken, and where is the problem?"

Dombrowski originally wanted to say directly: "It's all those damned rapers to blame." But thinking about Joseph's question, he felt that although they often publicized this, I'm afraid it wasn't really correct If he answered in this way, Joseph would underestimate him, so he thought for a while and said, "It's because we are too old-fashioned, clinging to some outdated traditions, and our people are too numb..."

"It's just an appearance." Joseph shook his head, "The reason why the nobles in your country are so conservative is because they think it can protect their interests. Just like before the revolution in our country, the nobles just want to put all their burdens on their shoulders. Push it to the people, completely disregarding the interests of the people. This kind of situation, in our country, has led to a revolution; in your country, because the aristocrats are too strong, the people cannot revolutionize their lives, so the people can only be numb. After all, for the people, A country that never thinks about them is not their country.

But look at Prussia. What has been Prussia since Grinwald? But by the time of Frederick the Great, Prussia rose rapidly and became one of the most powerful countries in Europe. Why is that? "

"Why?" Dombrowski followed suit.

"Because Frederick the Great turned his subjects into citizens!" Joseph replied, "Frederick the Great shared the obligations and rights with his subjects. The people of Prussia felt that the country was not in line with their own interests. Something that has nothing to do with it has common interests with them, so they are willing to follow Frederick the Great to fight for the country, because they feel that this country is their own.

Similarly, if you look at the confrontation between the French army and other countries today, if you have paid attention to these, you will definitely find out how important the stragglers have played in the French army. Mobile skirmishers are one of our most powerful means of defeating foreign intervention forces. But why can't our enemies, the Austrians and the Prussians, use skirmishers in this way? "

Having said that, Joseph stopped and looked at Dombrowski. Dombrowski fell into thinking, and after a while he said: "Because their army does not have the morale of the French army, if a large number of skirmishers are used, those skirmishers will run away on the battlefield if they are left unattended." .”

"Then we French, are we born with high morale? Did the French army have such morale during the Seven Years' War?" Joseph continued to ask.

"Of course not. During the Seven Years' War, if the morale of the French army had been as high as it is today, Prussia would have been razed to the ground long ago." Dombrowski replied immediately.

"So where does the morale of today's French soldiers come from?" Joseph asked persuasively.

"Today's France...I understand!" Dombrowski clenched his fists and said, "Because today's French fighters believe that France belongs to them, the country and them are a whole, and they are not just fighting for the country. Fighting is fighting for itself! If Poland wants to become a strong country, then she should first become a country that can care about the interests of its own people."

"That's right! Now that Poland has fallen, you have to fight the invaders in the occupied area. You must pay more attention to this point, that is: your fighting is to safeguard the interests of the people at all times. This people, Not only nobles, but also commoners, even serfs. Well, I heard that there is still serfdom in your country, right? Well, the reason why Oppoo occupied Poland was definitely not to do charity in Poland, but It is to exploit her and squeeze her. So they will definitely violate the interests of the people. This is determined by their aggressive nature and cannot be changed, and this is your chance to win the people."

"But, Mr. Bonaparte." Dombrowski looked embarrassed, "The invaders are indeed squeezing the people of Poland, but...but the extent to which they squeezed the people..."

"Damn it!" Joseph said, "Mr. Dombrowski, don't you want to say that the oppression of the people by the invaders is not as severe as the gang of nobles in your country used to oppress the people?"

"Mr. Bonaparte...you...you are right, it is this...this way..." Dombrowski wished he could find a crack in the ground and get in.