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The word "rent" is a very common thing for those Europeans, because it was their special word in the last century. These people rented places all over the world, but they never thought that one day this term would be used will be used on them.

In fact, for Europa, Corsica would not care about such a place if it were not for its geographical location. Although the living standard in Corsica has improved recently, it is still slightly lower than that of mainland France. Special Zone. The island's economy is based on tourism, raising dairy sheep to produce high-quality cheese, planting fruit trees, and producing cork and tobacco. The main exports are cheese, wine, citrus and olive oil. Since fuel and machinery rely on Imports, so the industry on the island is underdeveloped. Corsica has excellent natural conditions such as climate, scenery, and beautiful coastline, but the tourism industry on the island has yet to be fully developed. France made suggestions to the island and allocated subsidies. In 1957, it took the lead in investing heavily in the economy of Corsica. The island's asphalt road network is of good quality, and there are railways to Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi. There are ships and flights between mainland France. Due to the large number of All the outstanding Corsicans have emigrated, which has affected the cultural life of the modern island. But in general, this is still an economically not very developed area. If it wants to develop here, it may take a long time, but it will only take a long time. No matter how bad it is, it is their own place. If Li Cong suddenly wanted to separatize this place, it would obviously be unacceptable to them.

Moreover, for Robert, there is another important and unforgivable reason. This is the place where the greatest Napoleon in French history was born. This place cannot be ruled by foreigners. For most French people, Napoleon is them. He is so proud that even some of the coins issued by Europa now feature this great man.

Corsica is the hometown of Napoleon Bonaparte. There are relics left by him throughout the city of Ajaccio. Now, Napoleon's former residence is under key protection and developed into the famous Ajaccio Napoleon Museum on the island. Streets and restaurants named after Napoleon can be seen everywhere. A group of statues of Napoleon and his brothers stand on the square in the city. It can be said that this is a spiritual pillar of the former French people. Now after the development of Europe, Napoleon has gradually become more and more famous. It became the spiritual pillar of all Europe.

It is said that there was a wish tree on the island of Corsica a long time ago, with mostly three leaves. According to legend, whoever finds a four-leaf clover, that is, a four-leaf clover (also known as a happy clover), will be blessed with happiness. .One leaf represents prayer, one leaf represents hope, one leaf represents love, and the last leaf represents happiness. The rabbit symbolizes purity, love, happiness, and hope, precisely because they often eat the wish tree.

It is said that it was this mysterious clover that gave birth to two legendary figures who influenced the world on Corsica. One opened up a route across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas and made four voyages to sea, proving the correctness of the terrestrial theory. , the great navigator Columbus (approximately 14511506) who promoted the connection between the Old World and the New World. The other occupied most of the territories in Western and Central Europe, which enabled the French bourgeois revolutionary ideas to be widely spread and established the concept of capitalist society. Legislative norm, founder of the French Empire, outstanding military strategist, and great statesman - Napoleon (176921).

Although Europa has been promoting this place, the anti-oppression movement on the island has not eased yet. Corsica is located in the Mediterranean Sea in southeastern France. It is shaped like an egg, covers an area of ​​​​square kilometers, and has a population of about 260,000, mainly

Corsica. Corsica originally belonged to the commercial country of Genoa. In the first half of the 18th century, under the leadership of their leader Paoli, the people on the island drove away the Genoese and established the Corsican government.

However, on May 15, 1768, Genoa signed a secret agreement with France to transfer Corsica to France, selling the "power" over Corsica to France. Under the command of Paoli, the residents of the island launched a rebellion against France.

The battle of the invaders. Charles Bonaparte, the father of French historical giant Napoleon, took his wife Letizia Lamolino to participate in the defense of Corsica. In the spring of 1769, the islanders were forced to conquer

Charles and his wife submitted to French rule and became French citizens. On August 15 of this year, Napoleon was born. Napoleon inherited the rebellious character of his fathers since he was a child. When he was 16 years old, Napoleon

Secretly determined that one day he would liberate Corsica like Pauli and do his best to drive away the French. Napoleon once said: "I can never forgive my father, who was Pauli's adjutant, for agreeing to the annexation of Corsica to France.

, he should share the fate with Pauli and fall with him. Only later because of his world-shaking historical achievements did he no longer be satisfied with the small profits of Corsica. Of course, Europa will never let these words go.

The common people know that if they find out that one day the person they like turns out to be a former rebel, the blow to them will be very severe.

The island is short of resources, backward in industry and commerce, and has insufficient tax revenue. The island's per capita GDP is 30% lower than the French national average, and a quarter of the employed population is state civil servants. Since it became a French territory in 1786, the entire island has

They live on the financial support of the French government. France’s annual financial subsidies to Corsica amount to 11.4 billion francs. For a long time, in the eyes of the French, Corsica is generally associated with poverty and backwardness. In custom,

When the French think of their own country, they have never realized the existence of Corsica. The language and customs are completely different from those of France, so Corsican people often have a strong feeling of being dependent on others.

Since being invaded by France in 1769, for more than two hundred years, the Corsican people's revolutionary movement has never stopped, and political assassinations have occurred one after another. No matter which French government, it has been troubled by it. A few Corsicans have been troubled by it.

The movement of the Marie Claire people seeking independence from Corsica has become more and more intense in the past 20 years. However, because it did not receive the support of the majority of Corsicans, it was classified as a terrorist activity by the French government. On July 4, 2003, the Corsica Revolution

*Movement leader indicted by French government for murder.i

All sectors of French society have different views on the Corsica issue. Some people believe that Corsica's finances are a big burden on France, so it is better to let it go and let it go. But more people don't.

They would like to see part of the French territory separated. Opinion polls show that 80% of the residents of Cote and 60% of the residents of mainland France hope that Cote will remain in France.

During the pre-French period, the French government's draft bill concerning the expansion of Corsica's autonomy and legislative power and other legal changes related to the future status of the island were once again criticized by French President Chilac at a cabinet meeting.

France asked the government to revise it. Since some nationalists in Corsica often seek independence and more autonomy in the region through violence, the Corsica issue has long been a headache for the French government. July 2000

, the French government reached an agreement with the elected representatives of Corsica on the status of the island. According to the agreement, the government will amend the constitution, give Corsica local authorities some legislative powers after four years, and establish a single administrative system. The Corsica issue is in

The French government was constantly tested at that time. A press release recently issued by the French Prime Minister's Office stated that Interior Minister Chevennement "is unwilling to continue to serve because he has objections to the government's policy on the Corsica issue." Prime Minister Jospin said

Expressing regret for this, Daniel Vaillant was subsequently appointed as the new Minister of the Interior. Chevennement's resignation was not sudden. In order to solve the issue of Corsica's autonomous status, the French government and representatives of the island's democratically elected mayor

It has been negotiated many times. Not long ago, it was reported that the two sides had reached a compromise on some issues. Specifically, the French government proposed to give the island "appropriate exceptional power to formulate legal measures" after 2004, that is, limited legislative power, and agreed

Co Island establishes a unified and single administrative system. Since it involves the modification of relevant provisions of the French Constitution, the French government also suggested that these ideas can be realized in two steps. Chevinemant, who is in charge of this matter, has different views on such a plan.

Opinion, has already sent out the message that "I will resign to express my intolerance of the government's suggestions."

If there were no turmoil in Europe, it is estimated that Corsica may have its own day of independence. However, the European continent has undergone tremendous changes, and it is absolutely impossible for it to be independent. Now we are talking about countries in terms of continents.

Yes, is Corsica not in Europe and going to Africa? That is something they absolutely don’t want, so all the anti-Japanese movements have been suspended at this time. It’s just that Li Cong sent troops to occupy this place, which they never thought about.

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"Mr. Li, please stay calm when you hear what I say next. I don't want to reveal the results of our detectives' efforts at all. As far as I know, Mr. Li's occupation of Corsica should only be the first step. If I guess

If it is correct, what Mr. Li needs to build should be a large empire around the Mediterranean like the ancient Roman Empire. Will we all become Mr. Li's slaves in the end?" Looking at Li Cong's look, Robert finally couldn't help it.

Okay, the bullying has come to the door.

Li Cong chuckled. This guy is really powerful. This is the top secret of the energy group. People can know such things. It seems that he has been really good-tempered recently. Yes, Li Cong does have it.

This wish was not something he felt when he was an ally with Europe in the past, but now that he has suffered a loss, Li Cong really wants to build an ancient Roman empire with the goal of controlling the Mediterranean.

Ancient Rome usually refers to the civilization that arose in the central part of the Italian peninsula in the early 9th century. It went through the Roman monarchy and the Roman Republic. Around the 1st century, it expanded into a huge Roman empire that spanned Europe, Asia, and Africa and dominated the Mediterranean. This territory is similar to that of Li Cong.

The idea is very agreeable.

When Rome was first founded, it was still a small country. Starting from the beginning of the 5th century BC, it successively defeated some cities in the Latin League and its close neighbors such as the Etruscans, and also conquered the indigenous and Greek city-states in the southern part of the Italian peninsula.

It became a great power in the western Mediterranean. Rome launched three more Punic Wars, conquered Carthage in 146 BC and made it a province of Rome. From 215 BC to the year before last, it launched three Macedonian Wars, conquering Spain and Macedonia.

And controlled the entire Greece. Through the Roman-Syrian war and diplomatic means, he controlled parts of Western Asia and built a big country spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, and dominating the Mediterranean. Li Cong followed the rules of the year and started from Corsica.

The island is slowly starting to get off the ground, and it will definitely succeed in the future. Moreover, ancient Rome at that time did not have any external support at all. It is different for itself. With such a powerful group as its support, it will never lose.

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"Thank you, Mr. Robert, for your guess. I know this very well. I wonder if your intelligence agent has told you that the person I admire most is Caesar?" Li Cong seemed to deliberately laugh at this guy. You guessed what happened, I

Just admitted it.

The Caesar Li Cong said was a very outstanding leader in the Roman era. The first triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus from 64 to 44 BC ended the parliamentary system with the Senate as the center of power.

Caesar gradually eliminated Pompey and Crassus, who was also Caesar the Great (Note: 'Caesar the Great' is the honorific title of later generations. Caesar did not call himself emperor during his lifetime. He was just a dictator with all the power for a while. dir dictator,

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Appointed by the Senate), later generations used his name Caesar to represent the title of the Roman King. On March 15, 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated by the domestic opposition Brudus (br and Cassius I).

Li Cong actually didn't just say that he admired Caesar at this moment. In fact, he really admired and understood Caesar very much. Caesar was born in a noble family and served as financial officer, chief priest, governor, and consul.

Official, censor, dictator and other positions. In 60 BC, he secretly formed the first three alliances with Pompey and Crassus, and then became the governor of Gaul. It took eight years to conquer the entire territory of Gaul (about the present

France), and also attacked Germany and Britain. In 49 BC, he led his army to occupy Rome, defeated Pompey, concentrated power on himself, and implemented a dictatorship. He formulated the "Julian Calendar".

Caesar was born in Rome on July 13, 100 BC (another version is: July 12, 102 BC). His title was "dir", which means "dictator". He was born in both the paternal and maternal lines.

They all came from pure aristocratic family environments and thus received good protection.

Among his immediate relatives, many people have served as consuls, consuls and other positions. His uncle Sextus Julius Juli was promoted to the position of consul in 91 BC, and his aunt Julia also

Married to the famous Marius. His father served as financial officer, government official and other positions around 100 BC, and also served as governor of Asia Minor. Such a prominent life experience destined Caesar to have at least similar administrative achievements in the future.

official duties.

Caesar's mother Aurelia also came from the powerful Aurelius Cotta family. Caesar's maternal grandfather Lucius Aurelius Cotta also served as consul in 119 BC.

Especially at the beginning of Caesar's career, my grandfather's consistent support and responsiveness gave Caesar strong support.

Later, Caesar also worked hard to create a sacred family tree for himself: According to "", the ancestors of Romulus, the founder of the city of Rome, were the Trojan hero Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite (Vena in Romans).

Aeneas, the Trojan prince who was born to Aeneas). And Aeneas's son Askani was also known as Jule (j. Caesar abused etymology and forced him to be the ancestor of his own clan (juli), and thus

He asserted that he was a descendant of Venus. The two Europas knew all about Caesar's possibilities better than Li Cong. After listening to Li Cong nagging for a long time, it can be said that the two of them had no interest at all.

If it weren't for his own interests at this moment, I'm afraid he would have walked away immediately.

"Haha, Mr. Li, it doesn't matter if you admire Caesar. It's just that Caesar was not that good when he was young. You control your Asia honestly. We are your allies. Is there anyone in this world that you are afraid of?

We can all live a good life, so why do we have to make things like this? Besides, Caesar's final ending is not very good either. He betrayed everyone and was killed." Robert laughed angrily at this moment, he really hadn't seen it.

I have seen people like Li Cong. This is the first time I have seen such a scoundrel.

"No, you just don't understand the history of Caesar when you say that. I like this man very much. Even his death was very tragic. Although Caesar died, his descendants still owned the entire ancient Roman Empire. If it were mine,

Sacrifice can bring about all this, no problem, don't forget, those who assassinated Caesar back then did not end well." When Li Cong finished speaking, the two men also felt uncomfortable all over.

It was very clear that Caesar was assassinated. It was in 44 BC. In order to save the nine thousand Roman soldiers who were captured in the Battle of Calle, Caesar announced that he would expedition to Parthia. However, the fortune teller at the time said that "only

Only a king can conquer Parthia." This move deepened the uneasiness of the republican members, who believed that Caesar would eventually become king. In February, at a ceremony, the consul Antony presented a wreath to Caesar and called Caesar "

Although Caesar refused, the anti-Caesar faction was even more frightened and planned to murder Caesar.

There were about 60 people who participated in the conspiracy against Caesar, headed by Gaius Cassius, Marcus Brutus, and Decimus Brutus. They called themselves the Liberators.

(liberrs), these men met with Cassius before assassinating Caesar. Cassius told them that they must commit suicide if the incident was revealed. On March 15, 44 BC, a group of senators called Caesar to

The senate went to read a petition. The petition was written by the senators asking Caesar to return power to the parliament. But the petition was false. When Mark Antony heard the news from a liberator named Casca,

He hurried to the steps of the Senate to stop Caesar. However, the senators who participated in the premeditation found Caesar in front of the theater built in Pompeii and led him to the east porch of the theater.

While Caesar was reading the fake petition, Casca took off Caesar's coat and stabbed him in the neck with a knife. Caesar was alerted to Casca, turned around, grabbed Casca's hand, and stabbed him in the neck with a knife.

Latin said: "Wicked Casca, what are you doing?" The frightened Casca turned to the other senators and said in Greek: "Brothers, help me!" ("aδeλφ? βo?θei!").

Suddenly everyone, including Brutus, started stabbing Caesar. Caesar wanted to escape, but he couldn't see because of the blood and fell down. Finally, these people killed him when he fell to the ground.

.According to the historian Eutropis Ropi, more than sixty people participated in the murder.

In Shakespeare's play, when Caesar took his seat in the Senate, the conspirators all gathered around him. Tillius Simbule immediately walked up to Caesar, as if he wanted to ask something, but took advantage of the situation and grabbed his shoulders.

.At this time, Caesar was stabbed in the neck by a man named Casca. Caesar stabbed Casca's arm with a stylus, but was stabbed again. When he found that there were people being stabbed in all directions.

When he was attacked with a dagger, especially when he saw Marcus Brutus rushing toward him, he gave up resistance and only said one sentence in Greek to Marcus Brutus: σu t?

kνoν? (My child, are you too?), and fell down. In this way, Caesar was stabbed 23 times (only one of which was fatal), and fell to death under the statue of Pompey.

The conspirators wanted to throw his body into the Tiber River, but were frightened by the consul Mark Antony and the cavalry commander Lepidus and did not do so.

Caesar's will was unsealed and read out at Mark Antony's house at the request of his father-in-law. This will was made on September 13 of the previous year and has been kept in the hands of the Vesta Virgin Priest.
To be continued...