Chapter 1575 Life and Death Sniper (5)

"Would you like some hot chocolate? Madam, I heard that you like sweets very much." Davout said after the office door closed.

"No, thank you." Georgiana said with a smile.

"So what would you like to drink? Tea, coffee?"

"I'm not here for a drink, General." Georgiana looked at Davout sitting down opposite her, "Actually..."

"You are here about Toussaint Louverture." Davout interrupted her softly, and then sighed, "You have caused me a lot of trouble, Georgiana."

"Where is he now?" she asked calmly.

Davout did not answer immediately.

"I have also been to Egypt." Davout said. "In 1800, we took a boat back to France after the Coup of Brumaire, but we were detained by the British generals for a month. If Juno's injury could have been properly treated at that time, it would not have happened."

It became what it is now.”

"Are you accusing the British of torturing prisoners?" Georgiana asked.

"Many people tried to communicate with Toussaint Louverture, but he told us a lot of things that we have never heard of in Europe." Davoud thought for a while and said, "You know what France's equality, liberty, and fraternity are.

Where was it spread?"

"You can just say that, General."

"It was the planters who first began to spread the idea of ​​pursuing freedom and equality in Saint-Domingue. Toussaint Louverture used to be a carriage driver. He often heard the conversations of the owners in the carriage and learned a lot from them.

, of course, what they call equality is the equality between planters and the first class of French aristocrats, and what they call freedom is the freedom to deprive slaves. In fact, they are already free enough. Even we have no right to throw a living person into boiling water.

Burned to death, it was these planters who took the lead in organizing to fight against the colonial authorities in an attempt to bring about the independence of Saint-Domingue." Davout said, "I have to say that I was very shocked when I heard that such an appalling thing happened for the first time. I know a comrade.

, his name is Alexandre Dumas, he is a very good general, in fact he was born and raised in Saint-Domingue, his father is the Marquis of Payetrie, his mother is a black man, his father does not allow him to use

The noble surname joined the army, so he had to use his mother's surname. The Marquis's plantation in Saint-Domingue was not managed well. In order to raise funds to return to the country, he sold Alexander, his mother, and three other children. If

If the Marquis had not received an inheritance later, he would have become a slave. He had the status of a noble and a slave at the same time. It was only after he arrived in France that he began to receive higher education and knight training. Originally, he had a very good future, if not for his outbreak with Napoleon.

In case of conflict."

"I understand what you mean." Georgiana sneered. "It seems that we have the same problem as the Portuguese. It is the slave owners who want independence."

"White indentured laborers were also used to plant sugar cane in the earliest times. However, after the contract expired, the indentured laborers did not get the promised land, so there were no workers to go to the Caribbean to plant sugar cane. Later, the Spanish shipped a large number of slaves to France. You know

In the 18th century, Spain had a monopoly on South American trade. The South China Sea incident also occurred due to South American trade issues. In the past, spices were the most profitable. When we were in Egypt, we also inspected the spice market, but now the most profitable thing is the sugar trade, especially the sugar trade.

For those countries that do not have tropical colonies, after the Boston Tea Party, Americans used to buy a large amount of sugar from Saint-Domingue. If we lose this colony, then the sugar will be monopolized by the British. I think this is what the British want.

"

"Are you kidding me?" Georgiana asked.

"There are many people who suggest that Toussaint Louverture be tortured. They think that this can make him surrender. I don't think this is a wise decision." Davout said with an expressionless face, "Louverture and the lower-class white people

The workers have been in contact and they can get along with each other as equals..."

"I understand this." Georgiana interrupted Davout. "They are all unfortunate people."

"I can't describe my anger, Georgiana, you are different from some British people I know. There are people like Mr. Jenner in Britain. From a justice point of view, I also support the protection of Toussaint Louvre just like you."

Duer’s safety, but we also have practical issues to consider.”

"Who wants to kill him?" Georgiana asked.

"You heard what I said, to make him surrender, the expeditionary force will waste more than just time outside."

"Americans aren't willing to give us their cheap food?"

Davout smiled bitterly, "We've been eating potatoes like crazy lately. After the Onion Song, we may have to make up another Potato Song."

Georgiana was thinking of something else.

Is the Alexandre Dumas who wrote The Count of Monte Cristo born now?

"In September 1785, when I entered the military academy, Napoleon had just graduated. I regretted that I had no contact with him in school. I was barely a nobleman, but I didn't like the old nobles, so I joined the opposition to the Bourbon royal family.

The revolutionary army is not for a future, nor for a title... It's hard for you to understand when I say this, I feel shameful, how could they do this?"

"How did Alexandre Dumas come into conflict with Leon?" Georgiana asked.

"You can ask him directly, or you can ask your liaison officer. Alexander encountered a shipwreck on his way back to France. Not only did his property disappear, he was captured by Naples. He was imprisoned in Taranto for two years. This time he was imprisoned.

His body was destroyed, but he had property problems, and maybe he felt they had similarities and it would be easier to convince Toussaint Louverture."

Georgiana remained silent. She would have to investigate the matter before commenting.

"Do you think a republic is necessary?" Davout asked.

Georgiana remembered what he had just called "Napoleon."

"I need people, no matter what system they support," Georgiana said.

"The Queen of Naples hated the French republicans because her sister and brother-in-law's family were killed by the republicans, and Alexander was a staunch republican. Someone once interceded for Alexander, but Napoleon said to that person, 'Don't mention that person to me'!"

"

Georgiana raised her eyebrows and asked, "Who is that person?"

Davout smiled and said, "As long as Toussaint Louverture is here with me, you don't have to worry about his safety. When he first arrived in France, he was in a bad situation. He told us that if you destroy me, you will only make Saint Toussaint

The more you water the path of Mingo's Liberty Tree, the more Liberty Trees will grow because its roots are already deep and many, but I want to remind you that if Napoleon ordered me to transfer him to the world

In the end, I will obey his orders. There is another question, Victor was appointed governor of Louisiana, does he not deserve this title? "

"Can I ask you a question, do you know what to do with Portugal?"

"Why are you so curious about Portugal?" Davout asked.

"You may feel unhappy when I say this, but your navy is no match for the British and American navies, and the same is true for Spain. They are no longer the invincible armada of the past." Georgiana said, "Without sea power, your army can't compete."

If you can’t reach the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, you are too reckless to go to Santo Domingo this time.”

"What does that have to do with Portugal?"

"You didn't answer my question, how can I tell you?"

"You didn't answer my question, and I can't prosecute you." Davout said with a smile.

"Is it not a personal grudge that you hate against the Bourbons?" asked Georgiana.

"I have no personal grudges. I think the French Revolution was right. I am happy to have participated in overthrowing the dark and decadent rule of the Bourbon royal family." Davout said firmly.

"It's a pleasure to talk to you, General," Georgiana said with a smile, and then she saw the Legion of Honor medal on Davout's chest.

Dawu followed her line of sight and looked over.

"You know, members of the Legion of Glory must defeat all attempts to restore the feudal system." Georgiana said slowly.

"I know that."

"What if one day Napoleon restored feudalism?"

Davout thought for a moment, "I think this is part of his plan. You are also against slavery, but you say that only those who "take up arms" will be given freedom."

"Yes, that's right." Georgiana said dryly, "Sober people are the most ridiculous."

Davout was stunned.

"You can't let Alexandre Dumas get close to Toussaint Louverture. His family has a plantation in Saint-Domingue. If this expedition goes well, then his family will be the beneficiaries." Georgiana said sternly, "I heard

Said he still has financial difficulties."

"Are you worried that he will kill Black Washington?" Davout laughed. "That's impossible."

"The human heart cannot withstand experiments, General. Maybe Louverture's death will leave Saint-Domingue leaderless for a while, but as he said, more trees of freedom will grow up. Now Saint-Domingue

If they do not have the ability to be independent yet, they will destroy themselves."

"When freedom is established in the virgin soil of the New World, it needs to be watered with blood." Davout said just as Georgiana stood up. "It took rivers of blood to establish freedom in old Europe. How much blood did it take to establish freedom in Saint-Domingue?"

"

"Have you ever seen whaling? I heard that the blood of whales dyes the entire sea red." Georgiana said expressionlessly, "From today on, I will not eat any sweets made of sucrose. I don't want to get fat by drinking blood."

.”

"Your oath is really not straightforward." Davout laughed.

"I still have to eat sugar made from honey and beet, and maltose." Georgiana also smiled and said, "Fuck nobility."

"A noble lady should not say bad words." Davout said with a smile.

"I think disgrace is more intolerable to aristocrats than vulgarity." Georgiana sighed.

"Are all Scottish women like this?"

"No, that's just me!" She said and left without looking back.

Originally she wanted to slam the door, but she felt it would be impolite to do so, so she closed it gently.

The moment the door was locked, Georgiana leaned her head against the door, closed her eyes and murmured, "It is the sober people who are the most ridiculous."

After a while, she stood up straight again, walking quickly in the splendid Palace of Versailles.

There was a burst of gunfire in the distance, it seemed that soldiers were practicing shooting.

Sugar and slaves are a topic that cannot be avoided in the West. Where there is sugar, there are slaves. The equal freedom in the Declaration of Independence talks about the equality between the colonies and the British Kingdom. The third level of equality also means that the bourgeoisie and the aristocracy have the same rights to participate in political power.

, there is nothing to do with the bottom at all, this Leviathan has been like this from the beginning
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