1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 703 Establishing Diplomatic Relations and Alliances

Napoleon III was estimated to be about 168 cm tall, which was not considered tall in Europe at that time, but it was also not short, and was considered normal. He was of medium to plump build, and was round and plump.

Napoleon III's face was as round as his body, with full cheeks and not very prominent cheekbones, giving people a gentle yet majestic feeling.

What impressed Liang Yao most was his meticulously trimmed short beard and his bright, lively eyes that were cunning and deep, as if they could see through people's hearts.

"These are extraordinary times. This is a war zone. Your Majesty, please forgive me for not being able to prepare a grand welcome ceremony for you."

Out of courtesy, Liang Yao politely apologized to Napoleon III. He did not expect that Napoleon III would come to the Omaha front in person.

"I have already enjoyed the grand welcome ceremony in Jinshan." Napoleon III waved his hand with a faint smile on his face. His voice was low and gentle, with a lazy Swiss accent. Behind him, several attendants walked over carefully holding gifts.

"President Liang, this is a gift I prepared for you. I hope you like it."

Liang Yao took a look at the gift sent by Napoleon III. It turned out to be a complete set of metric measuring instruments, with the weights arranged neatly in the pine box like piano keys.

He accepted Napoleon III's gift with great pleasure: "Thank you, Your Majesty, our American Republic is in need of a set of standard weights and measures."

The American Republic officially uses the metric system, while the private sector uses the metric system. China's traditional measurement units and the imperial system are used together. Liang Yao was not opposed to such a gift.

After accepting the gift from Napoleon III, Liang Yao personally escorted Napoleon III to his residence.

Along the way, Napoleon III mentioned it intentionally or unintentionally: "I heard that your troops suffered a defeat in northern Kansas. Is the situation in Platte City very dangerous now?"

Napoleon III was quite well-informed. He only stayed in Platte City for three hours before he learned that the Mexican militia brigade had been annihilated in North Platte.

"I agree with the first half of your sentence. Victory and defeat are common in the military. The Mexican militia brigade did suffer a defeat in northern Kansas. I don't deny that," said Liang Yao.

"As for Platte City, I think it is very safe, and your safe arrival here is the best proof of that."

Napoleon III was quite surprised that Liang Yao could openly admit that he had been defeated. He had thought that Liang Yao would be evasive and avoid the question, but it seemed that he was more honest than he thought. He nodded and did not continue to ask.

After arriving at the camp, the two chatted about urban construction, financial economy and constitutional issues.

However, whenever Liang Yao mentioned diplomatic issues indirectly, Napoleon III would subconsciously avoid the question.

France is Liang Yao's main research object. He has a good understanding of France and has carefully studied Napoleon III's "On the Eradication of Poverty", "Swiss Politics: Past, Present and Future" and "The Constitution of the French Empire".

The two seemed to have a great conversation and seemed to have a lot of common topics.

Especially when Liang Yao mentioned that industrialization was the only way out and economic development was the top priority, Napoleon III agreed with him. The two felt that they had met too late and they had to say goodbye late at night.

"How are the talks on establishing diplomatic relations going? Fremont wrote to say that Napoleon III only discussed the issue of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries with you." Sartre, who was waiting outside the door, saw Liang Yao finally come out and hurried forward to inquire about the result.

"Napoleon III is deliberately avoiding this question. I think we are still in the observation period." Liang Yao glanced at the weights sent by Napoleon III and said, "He is also a man who will not release the eagle until he sees the rabbit. Maybe he wants to know whether the weights from America can pry the balance of Europe."

"I heard that both the Union and the Confederacy have received support from the British, and the Russians have also clearly expressed their support for the Union. If we can't win the support of the French, we will be in a passive position." Sartre said worriedly. "Diplomacy is achieved through strength, not through words." Liang Yao said earnestly, "The decisive battle with McClellan will be in these few days. Napoleon III's arrival is just in time. It's just right for him to open his eyes and see how we fight."

Where Napoleon III stayed, Tromeran asked in great confusion.

"Your Majesty, I don't quite understand. You and President Liang just had a very good conversation, but why don't you want to discuss the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries with him?"

"If it is just to establish normal diplomatic relations, it is not worth it for Your Majesty to go there in person." Le Goff guessed what Napoleon III was thinking. "Your Majesty's trip is not just to establish diplomatic relations with the American Republic, but to gain a reliable ally in the Americas."

If it was just to establish diplomatic relations, Napoleon III would not have stayed in the American Republic for so long. Napoleon III was looking for an American ally who was trustworthy and could cooperate in all aspects.

"Forey, what do you think of their army?"

Napoleon III neither confirmed nor denied Le Goff's words, but instead asked General Fauré beside him what he thought of the Army of the American Republic.

"Although it is not as good as the army of our French Empire, it is still well-disciplined and a first-class army in the Americas." Faure replied after a moment's hesitation.

In the evening of the next day, the Northern Army, which had been hiding in the city of Omaha, finally took action.

Unexpectedly, the Union Army took the lead in launching an attack on the Western Army in the western suburbs.

"Did we make a mistake in judgment?"

The sound of gunfire coming from the western suburbs disturbed Elvis' mind.

"Why panic? This is a feint attack by the Northern Army."

Liang Yao was full of confidence, firmly believing that his judgment was correct. He did not believe that McClellan, the coward, would go far away and break out from the eastern suburbs. Moreover, judging from the situation of the battles with the Northern Army in recent days, the Northern Army did not have such ability.

"Your Excellency the President is right. This is a feint by the Union Army."

Kruger also stood up to support Liang Yao, but he also had no intention of adjusting the current deployment.

If we adjust the deployment at this time, not only will there not be enough time, but mistakes will inevitably be made in a hurry, giving the Northern Army an opportunity to take advantage.

Moreover, they also left a reserve force of 5000 people. If the Northern Army really broke out from the eastern suburbs position, they would have a chance to remedy the situation.

Forey didn't care which direction the Union Army broke out from. The only thing he cared about was the safety of Napoleon III. It would be safer for the Union Army to break out from the eastern suburbs of Omaha.

Faure raised his telescope and observed the deployment of the Western Army with great interest. It was a rare opportunity to witness a large-scale battle with a total force of more than 100,000 people.

"Crazy! Really crazy! Excuse me, Mr. President, you, your officers and staff don't understand what modern warfare is!"

Forey's eyes swept across the front line of the Western Army. After confirming that he was not dazzled, Forey became furious.

(End of this chapter)