Chapter 1492 Behind the Halo

"After the defeat of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, the Maratha became a powerful federation in central India. The Maratha prince Scindia hired 30,000 French mercenaries, and General Pierre Quyet-Perron was

Their commander, this time Dekang goes to India and may contact Maratha and Perron..."

Gobert spoke slowly about the information about India, but Georgiana didn't pay much attention to it. She looked at the people playing ball and walking on the circular path outside the Burgundy Mansion, thinking about how to spend the night.

"Are you listening?" Gobert suddenly said loudly.

"I'm listening." She said impatiently, holding her forehead with her hands.

She now lives in a strong fortress, and Napoleon, who is good at attacking, seems to be planning to launch an siege again.

Soldiers like high-risk modes. In their consideration, whether they follow a defensive and cautious commander or an offensive commander, they will still die in battle. It is difficult to obtain loot by following the former. Soldiers prefer action, even if

She proposed a plan to retreat to Martinique to rest, but it was estimated that few people would go except for injuries.

"I don't want to hear any more information from India. What's going on in the city now."

"Actually, those millers didn't get much increase. Bread outside the city is only 7 sous, while in Paris it's 10 sous. The difference is not big." Gobert said, "This is mainly because there are already a large group of casual workers in the countryside who live by buying bread.

We are now very afraid that someone will attack the trains and ships transporting grain. In addition, the Orleans Railway Company has been established, and it is now responsible for the protection of security along the route by the National Guard."

In other words, this is a reasonable price increase range, mainly because the overall price of grains is now too high.

When there is a good harvest, the price of bread can reach 2 sous. It is no wonder that such fluctuating prices make people feel unbearable.

"In addition, there is one more thing." Gobert placed a letter on Georgiana's desk. "Miss Chevigny would like to perform for you in the theater of the mansion."

"I don't go to the opera," Georgiana said coldly.

"She wants to thank you for your help. Thanks to you, she kept her position as prima ballerina." Gobert said. "Besides, she is performing in your small theater, and you can only invite people you like."

Georgiana began to recall that she did not know many people in Paris, including Josephine.

"Thank you for reminding me how lonely I am." Georgiana sneered.

"It will be beneficial to you to re-establish social contact. I know General Lannes' wife will want to come." Gobert said, "And Mrs. Segu and Mrs. Tarien."

"Do you like this life?" Georgiana asked.

"You mean compared to your previous life?" Gobert asked with a smile.

"Although my life was poor before, it was very simple." She said with emotion.

"You feel that way because you are a noble person. You don't have so many desires. You don't even like diamonds. This is rare among women."

"Who says I don't like it?" Georgiana showed him the fire opal ring on her hand.

"This is a symbol of the First Consul's conquest of Egypt." Gobert said slowly, "Is the next piece of jewelry a symbol of the conquest of India?"

"If you are talking about blue diamonds, then there is no need." Georgiana said coldly.

"Wang Jialan." Gobert pointedly said, "Is this what you want?"

"No." Georgiana refused. "I don't want him to wear the crown."

"But you are not opposed to the monarchy. Can you tell me what you want?"

"You are so curious."

"When Lafayette was the postmaster general, we could open letters at will. Now that Lavalette is the postmaster, we can't intercept and open other people's letters at will." Gobert said helplessly, "Open letters."

It's immoral."

Georgiana smiled.

"If a person doesn't want his secret to be known, he won't write it in a letter. Louis XV did similar things before and formed a black cabinet. The postmaster of the black cabinet often wrote

Some letters describing family problems and scandalous anecdotes were sent to Louis XV, and he was often very happy about it." Gobert said, "I can also do the same thing. Several policemen who were close to him often told scandals in the city or at the palace.

Listen to him."

"Do you still like your old job?"

Gobert shook his head, "I don't understand why the First Consul would cut off such a good source of information."

"What's next for Lafayette?" Georgiana asked.

"No one knows." Gobert curled his lips, "I still hope you can give me information."

She hesitated for a moment and said to Gobert, "The First Consul is coming tonight. Please make arrangements so that he cannot climb in through the outer wall of the tower like a thief."

Gobert laughed.

"why are you laughing?"

"I knew you would not lose power." Gobert said confidently, "The situation has changed again. Do you know what the First Consul is busy with recently?"

"I heard him say it was a matter of priests."

"Now the recalcitrant clergy have gained the upper hand, especially in the Estuary du Rhône and Pas-de-Calais counties. The former recalcitrant bishops want the constitutionalist bishops to swear an oath of obedience, which is tantamount to asking them to repent, just like yours

Just as Guardian Caprara asked for."

"Where are the Sheriffs?"

"They are opposed to this approach, but they can't change anything. There are only 78 constitutional priests among the more than 600 clergy in Pas-de-Calais. When the minority obeys the majority, the constitutional priests are still forced to take the oath. There is nothing the county governor can do.

Just make the oath vague."

Georgiana smiled and shook her head.

"In addition, the British cabinet is now very dissatisfied with the Egyptian issue because we sent envoys and they think we are trying to re-establish contact with those sheikhs..."

"You don't have to tell me this news." Georgiana interrupted Gobert. "I have just regained my freedom. There are some issues I need to avoid suspicion."

"It's difficult to remain completely neutral, madam. It's time for you to choose a side, just like your fellow Scotsman, who is now very adaptable to life in France." Gobert sighed. "The problem is that after agricultural mechanization, professions such as Mack also

It will be affected, and those part-time unions will cause a lot of security problems."

"The railway will need track maintenance workers, and they can change their profession." Georgiana said coldly, "Will the railway in Lyon be also responsible for the National Guard?"

"That is a matter for the Lyon Railway Company."

"One section of railway and one railway company?" Georgiana exclaimed.

"Isn't it the same in England?" Gobert asked.

Georgiana could not answer.

In her image, all British railways were managed by one company.

"It seems this is a French characteristic." Georgiana sighed with emotion, "A lot of things have happened during this period."

"As long as the problem between Santo Domingo and the priests is solved, all other problems will be easy to solve." Gobert comforted, "Everything will be fine."

"I'm afraid it's not as simple as you think." Georgiana said tiredly, "Why don't you be my secretary and find something else to do for the candlelighter."

"The First Consul specially arranged a cavalry to protect documents and packages. His job is to ensure the safety of document transportation and transfer. Why not let her do similar things?" Gobert said.

Georgiana looked at him.

"That girl is your relative?"

"I originally wanted to find Marat's sister, but she was no longer willing to engage in such a high-risk job. It happened that I met General Davout, and he introduced her to me. He likes you very much because you and Bona

Like Ba, he will tell them to protect their own safety first. Do you know what they did when they were in Egypt?"

"Stop talking." Georgiana shook her head.

"In order to avenge the soldiers who died in the Cairo riot, Bonaparte ordered the execution of 2,500 Egyptians. After completing the revenge, Bonaparte adopted a strategy of combining hardness and softness, and let the administration of justice be left to the local Cairo.

Every monarch wants to be seen as kind rather than cruel, but he should be careful not to use kindness badly. This is what Poitevin lent me in the book. Bonaparte was very fond of it.

I don’t agree with Louis XVI, so I collected negative information about Louis XVI, but I didn’t expect that it would come in handy this time.” Gobert said, “Kindness means being a victim, and sometimes it is absolutely necessary for him to call himself cruel.

Regardless."

"The Poles will not join," Georgiana said. "The people of Saint-Domingue will coexist peacefully with them because they all have consciences."

"If the First Consul led an army that fought only on conscience, then he would not have become Hannibal. It is precisely because of his inhuman cruelty, together with his countless virtues, that he can create a trustworthy image in the hearts of the soldiers.

He has a respectful and terrifying image. Without strict military law, his virtue alone would not be able to produce this effect. It is precisely because of such a benevolent army that Poland was partitioned."

"You are wrong!" Georgiana stood up.

"I don't want to argue with you, ma'am, I'm just stating my point of view." Gobert stood up. "I'm going to prepare the theater for you."

After saying that, he bowed, turned and left.

"You actually don't have to tell me the rest." Georgiana whispered, "That way I can still trust you."

"This is exactly my purpose." Gobert replied without looking back. "You shouldn't trust me."

After saying that, he left.

Georgiana sat down slumped.

If it is the British army, the commander must be responsible for the life of every soldier, and they cannot die meaninglessly.

As the French commanded, the British commander had to kneel in front of the Parliament.

"God, where are you at this time?" she said in pain, but outside the window could be heard the laughter of civilians playing ball.

So there seems to be nothing wrong with being a commoner and not having any glory or wealth, what do you think?
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