Chapter 2058 Drink of Victory (8)

Bonaparte got up early the next morning to go on review, just over the beach, and the sound of military music and shouts could be heard by Georgiana in the farmhouse.

"They are lively during the day." Georgiana said with a smile to everyone at the table, "In the evening it will be our turn."

The others smiled dryly and looked very reserved.

"Leila, remember to stay with Madam Geoffrey. I'll leave the errands to you."

"Yes, madam." Leila du Renard, the daughter of a timber merchant, curtsied behind an old lady.

Madame Geoffrey was a famous salon hostess during the Enlightenment and one of the longest-lasting salons. Her husband, Mr. Geoffrey, was one of the founders of the French Royal Glass Factory. His main works are

The Gallery of Mirrors at Versailles, and all the window glass in the gallery.

Women tend to live longer than men, and even though Madame Jofern was in her prime at the time, she showed her age after decades, but even so, Farron still found a way to invite her.

Next to her is the Countess of Osonville. Her salon is called the "anteroom of the French Academy" because her husband is an academician of the French Academy. These two ladies are responsible for the tableware and the scene of the banquet.

"How are the preparations going in the kitchen?" Georgiana asked the woman on the other side.

"It's all ready." The food supplier from the UK and the French "Cordon Bleu chef" replied together.

This cook was also introduced by Farron. She had participated in the preparation of real palace dinners in Versailles, not "palace hotel type food".

The "new rich" like "luxurious and exquisite" palace cuisine, and there will be supply when there is demand. However, almost all the food cooked in those restaurants are fakes. If you want to eat authentic palace cuisine, you still have to go to the homes of nobles.

The British consume more meat than the French, but the meat they produce is far inferior to the French. This time Georgiana purchased butter, beef and other ingredients from the British and handed them over to the French for processing.

Napoleon always wanted to open up tax sources, especially materials taxes...

"Tonight's banquet is a grand event for both countries and represents world peace. There must be no mistakes." Georgiana said, "What does the weather forecast say today?"

"It should be sunny." replied the Marquise de Latour, who was the supplier of red wine tonight. It is said that President Jefferson liked her Bordeaux red wine very much when he was ambassador to France.

Although the 24-year-old Marchioness was young, she had also experienced the Great Revolution. The trauma caused by the Revolution had a great warning effect on the aristocracy. She knew very well that the aristocracy and the church were connected systems.

Strictly speaking, hops are closely related to the religious reform. In the past, not only Belgium, but also all manufacturers that needed to brew beer had to pay taxes to the church. Using hops can avoid this fee.

Leila opened her mouth.

"If your genealogy can be traced back to the Middle Ages, even if you dress very simply and plainly, you still have taste and no one will say you are shabby." Georgiana sighed. "Wealth was the source of hatred in the past, but now the nobles want to regain it."

Going back to the parliament and continuing to mention their past identities will not bring them any advantage, what do you think they should do?"

"On your own," Leila said.

"That's right, but it's not entirely right. Nobles must learn to control their emotions, refrain from all demeaning behaviors, and learn patience and self-control. Do you know what happened in February 1793?" Georgiana asked.

Leila shook her head.

"Compared with the March on Versailles in October 1789, more women participated in that riot because the men went to war and the women stayed behind, but they did not stay behind to give birth, but focused on

To purge internal enemies, such as members of the Girondins, when the Convention moved to the new chamber. Some visitors, who were required to have admission passes and were thought to be Girondin loyalists, were stopped by the women.

All the pass holders declared that this behavior violated the principle of equality, and then a young man with a pass forced his way in, causing a commotion."

Georgiana paused "What would you do if this happened to you?"

"I don't understand. Doesn't it mean that only those who have received the invitation letter can enter?" Leila asked.

"Let's change the scene. There is a soldier who wants to enter the banquet venue. He claims that he has also contributed to the motherland. How do you deal with it?" Georgiana asked.

Leila thought.

"He is the most sincere and best patriot of the Republic. Of course, we must escort him out politely and safely." Georgiana said, "Who is responsible for maintaining order tonight?"

"I know what to do, ma'am," Leila said timidly.

"If you think you can't do it yourself, you can swap with Matilda..."

"I can do it." Leila said immediately.

"I don't need you to be brave, but I still want you to know that when you need help, you should know who to ask for help." Georgiana said calmly, "I also attended a conference when I was 16 years old.

I'm like a headless fly."

Leila looked like she was about to cry.

"I'm sorry, dear, I may not have the palace life you expected." Georgiana shrugged. "But what is certain is that the pressure on my side is much easier than that on the First Consul's side, so you have to think about it.

Are you looking for a good home, or do you want something else? Go down."

Leila curtsied to Georgiana, then turned and left the living room.

When she left, Georgiana let out a long sigh, and the sea breeze outside the window blew the music into the house.
Chapter completed!