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"European Times" quoted Napoleon III as saying that it was inevitable for the French Empire to encounter difficulties. The newspaper explained that with the sanctions just taking effect, the most difficult part will not become apparent for several months, related to the industry of the French Empire. .

In terms of military affairs, Napoleon III said that in order to reduce casualties, the French Imperial Army did not want to advance hastily except for artillery bombardment.

Especially after the second phase of the war began, the French army launched according to the plan, marched into the western part of Cambodia and then retreated back to the center. This was just to target the army of the Kingdom of Siam and destroy the military facilities of the Kingdom of Siam. Just levels.

"European Times" reported that Napoleon III repeatedly reiterated that the Kingdom of Siam was prepared to attack South Vietnam, a colony of the French Empire in the Far East. He said that the attack on Cambodia was to make South Vietnam safer and to free the Kingdom of Siam from the control of the British and the Netherlands. .

In terms of the current international community's demand for armistice negotiations between the French Empire and the Kingdom of Siam, Napoleon III criticized the intervention of member states of the International Tribunal in The Hague and the United Kingdom for the Kingdom of Siam's lack of friendly attitude. Napoleon III said that if the negotiations with the Kingdom of Siam are In terms of the conditions he proposed, he stated that South Vietnam must be guaranteed not to be threatened by the Kingdom of Siam, so the French Empire must have a certain vigilance force in Cambodia and Laos. That is, he asked the Kingdom of Siam to allow the French Empire to occupy Phnom Penh, including Cambodia. Troops are deployed in eastern Cambodia and southern Laos.

When asked by "European Times" about the possible war crimes committed by the French Imperial Army in the current war in the Kingdom of Siam, Napoleon III denied it and asked: Look at the British's dealings with various ethnic groups in South Africa in Africa. He eradicated the right of people of all ethnic groups to live, and tried to provoke a war between North and South America in the United States, resulting in a civil war that lasted for more than six years. Did he even join the war in the end? No one can remember the Indians who were killed in the early days of the British occupation of the Indian subcontinent and the Burmese who were killed by the British in what is now Burma.

For Napoleon III, the criminal data released by the International Red Cross about the French killing of Siamese in the Kingdom of Siam were false. He said that this was in line with the accusations that the Netherlands was carrying out breeding in the Far East, East India and Australia. The Dutch have a match for supremacy.

Regarding the French Empire, Napoleon III strongly denied that the French Empire's invasion of the Kingdom of Siam was a just war, and pointed out that this was France's attempt to counteract the influence of Britain and the Netherlands.

British Foreign Secretary Russell said that it is not yet possible to confirm whether the French Empire's statement is reasonable, but the UK needs to take seriously its condemnation of the French Empire's inhumane treatment of civilians.

"European Times" reported that Russell said that the UK is now integrating discussions with partners to understand what is happening in the Far East.

The newspaper also reported that on the 14th, Dutch Prime Minister Tolbeck announced that the Netherlands would work with its allies to urgently investigate the French Empire’s mass killing of civilians in the Far East.

The prime minister stated that once the data of the International Red Cross is confirmed to be true, the conflict will inevitably escalate. He said that together with the United Kingdom and other internationally just countries, we will prepare to fight against Napoleon III and Olivier Yes, his cabinet government is settling the scores.

However, "European Times" said that although various declarations do not rule out any possibility, military retaliation seems unlikely because countries including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, which have become increasingly vocal recently, refuse to regard themselves as As a participant in the conflict with the French Empire.

So far, the International Hague Tribunal, the South American Union, and the United Kingdom have not formally proposed to be directly involved in the military conflict between the Kingdom of Siam and the French Empire.

Even if London, like Amsterdam, met the weapons requirements of Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam in a low-key manner, they soon ruled out responding to Rama IV's request for these countries to land to support the fight against the invasion of the French Empire.

Therefore, even if the conflict between the French Empire and the Kingdom of Siam escalates to the level of a full-scale war, the newspaper predicts that members of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, led by Britain and the Netherlands, will only increase new sanctions on Paris, the newspaper quoted a European diplomat as saying He said that this may speed up the blocking of the import of industrial raw materials from the French Empire, such as tropical rubber, steel, coal mines, etc., and even completely eliminate the import of industrial products from the French Empire, making the French Empire's economy completely become an island in the European economy. .

So how are these countries planning to further deal with the French Empire?

Luxembourg's "European Times" quoted Mark Ruede, the Dutch Chief of General Staff in charge of the Netherlands' military affairs, as saying that it is best for us to maintain a general stance on how to retaliate against the French Empire. If more than half of the French Empire's troops are deployed on an expedition to the Far East, then we will regard it as Because this was a destructive move to fully occupy the Kingdom of Siam.

If there are only a few hundred thousand, then we think this invasion is regional. If it remains below the current 100,000, it may mean that the French Empire is prepared to maintain its current territory.

Whatever the case, the rulers of the French Empire, whether Napoleon III or Prime Minister Olivier, should understand that all options may be available to the rest of Europe.

In addition, former British Prime Minister Creston said that the Netherlands was right not to regard the number of French Empire's military invasions as a red line, because after you determine the red line, once the other party crosses the red line and you do nothing, then what you say Just empty words.

Lincoln of the Confederate States of America stated that the actions of the French Empire had caused great destructiveness. Although the Confederate States of America did not deny what France mentioned about Britain's embarrassing position in North America, the Confederate States of America also recognized Britain's counterproductive role in the Civil War.

However, the president said that he was not prepared to continue to condemn Britain on this issue because the two countries had already reached a reconciliation. This was similar to the "Jay's Treaty" signed between Britain and America in 1795, which originally helped America to be free from British rule. The self-reliant French Empire arrogantly condemned the United States, which made the entire United States feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, President Lincoln said that the Commonwealth of America will not easily sanction France, which has been a partner of the United States for more than 100 years since its establishment, but we may also stand on the side of international justice, become a member of the international community, and make our voices heard. , To this end, America will cooperate with the International Red Cross Society in all aspects within its capabilities.