Chapter 822 Comprehensive Counterattack
For parliamentary countries like Genoa and Lucca, freedom of the press is the cornerstone of their political structure. But in a monarchy, news must not be left alone.
Those politicians and orators cooperate with big capital to turn kingdoms into constitutional monarchies in less than a few years, or even the monarch’s death system.
Well, maybe only France today is the one who dares to say with a tough heart that is not afraid of capitalists and politicians causing trouble.
Joseph looked at Talleyrand with praise:
"You're right. So we have to prioritize the ‘development’ countries that are easy to advertise, such as Genoa, to create a ‘role model effect’.
"For example, Genoa has developed better than neighboring countries, and people from other countries will definitely take the initiative to accept Genoa's concept - that is, the concept that we 'plan' for them in advance.
"Genoa will soon become the news center and source of thought in Northern Italy, and ultimately make the monarchs have to accept these.
"At present, there are several key points of publicity.
"First, let the Italian people develop a yearning and admiration for France. We must make every effort to promote the strength, fashion, elegance and happiness of France, and establish for the Italian people that everything in France is right, "The French are the best" What's the point of view.
"The second is to promote small countries that should not covet high-level technologies, but should do their existing industries seriously. This is easy to prove. For example, small countries have limited capabilities and develop technology, and developing technology will definitely not compete with big countries. Giving up can instead use money to improve the people. Life.
"The third is to promote Italy's hatred against Austria and incite the request for land occupied by the Pope. The specific one can be left to Mr. Deniko, who has several editors who are very good at this.
"Well, first of all, we need to establish several newspapers, theaters, and some civil organizations in Genoa and Luca."
Talleyran immediately replied:
"You mean NGO, right?"
He read the "guidelines" written by Joseph to Fouche and knew what these organizations do.
Joseph nodded:
"Oh, there is another very important point, that is school.
"Provide special allowances to teachers in the school to add some special content during their lectures. Provide the school with free textbooks we printed. Or build a new school directly.
"Every knowledgeable person can influence hundreds of people around him."
He thought for a while and added: "For Palma and Sardinia, we can only use subtle methods for the time being.
"I will ask Mr. Bomache to write some new dramas that meet the publicity requirements and organize a troupe to tour the countries of Northern Italy."
Seguer learns from it and reminds him:
"Your Highness, there are novels and songs, and they also have the same effect."
"That's right. From now on, a batch of new dramas, novels and songs will be written at least every six months and put them in Italy."
After saying that, Joseph looked at the two people in front of him and smiled:
"Do you think that after implementing these strategies, it is still necessary for us to occupy the Italian countries?"
At this moment, Talleyrand and Seguer had only one thought in their minds - how did His Royal Highness think of these wonderful methods?
He is simply a political genius!
Although this operation will also cost some money, it is almost negligible compared to the large amount of civil servant salary and military expenditure that will be directly occupied.
Even if newspapers, theaters and other newspapers are well managed, they can still make money.
And what France wants, raw materials, markets, and even military sources will not be reduced at all. Seguer bowed conscientiously and said:
"Your Highness, as you said, military occupation is the least efficient means."
Talleyran looked at the notebook in his hand and continued:
"After we go back, we will immediately draw up a specific implementation plan with Archbishop Brian according to your wishes."
In fact, Joseph had another very important plan that he did not tell the two, that is, the political infiltration of Genoa.
As long as you can control this most important port in Northern Italy, it is equivalent to controlling Northern Italy's maritime trade. In addition, France has controlled the onshore trade here, the "closed management" of the "back garden" will be more perfect.
However, this matter must be left to the Intelligence Bureau.
As if he sensed Joseph's thoughts, Talleyrand and Seguel left, Fouchey came to his office shortly after he left.
"Your Highness," the Director of Intelligence gave a salute, and then placed a roster in front of Joseph. "General Tyne sent news yesterday that the Flemish Parliament had been constructed, and this is the list of the first MPs.
“General Tyne said that as long as you defeat the Duke of York’s army, the Flanders will immediately convene parliament, declare independence, and expel all foreign troops.
"Of course, the area around Leopoldsburg will be left for us to continue north."
Leopoldsburg is in the province of Lonne to the east of Antwerp. From here, it is Tilburg, the transportation hub of the Netherlands' Breda Province.
Joseph didn't go to look at the list, but just nodded and asked:
"How is Siheke's army ready?"
No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading!
According to his plan, the French army would continue to penetrate southern Netherlands under the name of "pursuing the remnants of the Duke of York". After defeating the Dutch army - in fact, there is no decent army in the Netherlands at present, and Davedovic's main force of the 10,000 Dutch army is still Being surrounded by Gantt-Sheck would lead the Flemish National Army to occupy these places, and then the French army would "retire after success" and recognize the Flemish Republic.
Although the Flemish army had little combat effectiveness, it was still more than enough to deal with the Dutch citizens.
Moreover, the Flemish and the Dutch were close relatives, with the same language and habits. The ancestors could also find the basis for ruling Dutch provinces such as Zeran and Breda, so there would be no big obstacles to control this place.
Fouche said: "Your Highness, Sheek has left Leuven, and the Flemish army in Antwerp will also be under his command, with a total of 7,000 troops.
"But he seemed to be worried about meeting the British army, so he stayed south of Dist."
Dist is only about ten kilometers away from Leuven. In other words, Sheek almost moved in place.
Joseph was not surprised, after all, he chose this person because he was a waste of money.
Joseph exhaled and said to Fouche:
"The Intelligence Agency is also ready to contact Tyne. I guess it will launch a counterattack against the British-Pu-Australia coalition in the next few days."
According to news sent from Italy yesterday, Napoleon's troops have arrived in Mantua.
Just wait for him to launch an attack, the Rhine Front will also attack the Duke of Brunswick at the same time.
By then, the Duke of York will inevitably be in panic, and Joseph will take this opportunity to fight back, letting him go either stay or stay.
(This chapter ends)