Chapter 2409 "Game Room" (Part 1)

In human history, violent changes driven by violence have always brought the most talented military leaders to the center of the historical stage.

Napoleon did not come alone. There were many uniformed soldiers following him. They naturally had to blend into this ball where nobles gathered, chatting with others, or inviting a lady to dance. The gorgeous uniforms at this time and the evening

Dresses are no different and can be worn for formal occasions.

If one looks at paintings from the old era, one will find that uniformed soldiers are usually in the background, playing roles such as guards.

Now, they have replaced painters, writers, and nobles and become the object of public attention. Before that, they might have been the sons of servants and fruit vendors. They did not mind each other's origins as much as the nobles did. In contrast,

They preferred to marry bankers, so the bankers who dropped off their luggage at Liechen Castle also showed up.

In fact, there is also the palace of Louis XIV in Brussels. Although the Franco-Dutch War was reversed because William III of Orange dug up the sea wall of Amsterdam, Brussels was still occupied by the French. The Sun King followed his own ideas.

Brussels was planned, so Brussels is also known as "Little Paris".

The Monnet Opera House, which was demolished in 1795, was built on the basis of the opera house that was rebuilt in 1700. In 1695, it was blown up by the French like many buildings in Brussels. At that time, it was still a mint and was built by Venice.

It was designed by a famous designer, and the first play performed in this theater was "Atys".

Georgiana thought Bonaparte was talking about "Attila", but later he explained that "Attis" is an opera written by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and atys is taken from "art touch your soul"

The initial letter of "" has nothing to do with any mythological or historical figure. The content of the opera tells the love story between an ordinary young man named Attis and the Phrygian mythical nymph Cybele.

In the original myth, the lover of the fairy Cybele was called attis. Even in the ancient Roman era, which was famous for its debauchery and depravity, the worship of the nature goddess Cybele and Attis was a recognized cult because all clergy must

In order to serve, the priest had to castrate himself, and during the ceremony to sacrifice her, the priest also needed to clean the altar and the pine tree with his own blood.

The adapted version of "Attis" tells the story of the goddess Cybele who fell in love with the young Atys, but Attis was already engaged to the fairy Thangarrid, and Cybele personally appointed Atys as her successor.

He sacrificed himself and confessed to him in a vast dream.

Out of conscience, Attis still chose Thangarrid, but out of jealousy, Thangarrid married the Phrygian king Sibnus. Attis interrupted the wedding, claiming that Cybele forbade the marriage, and

Disappeared together with Thangarid. In order to take revenge, Cybele summoned Alecto. Alecto created an illusion, making Attis think that Thangarid was a monster. Attis accidentally killed her. In regret,

Attis decided to cut himself down, but failed. Cybrian turned him into a pine tree and mourned him.

Georgiana really doesn't know what to say other than "Wow!" When this play was first performed at the Opéra Monnet it happened to be the 17th anniversary of the accession of King Felipe V of Spain. Content aside, at least Lully's opera staging

The setting is colorful, especially in the third act, dedicated to dreams, nightmares and the god of sleep, where ballet takes center stage.

Louis XIV himself liked ballet very much, and he was even an excellent dancer himself. The Royal Academy of Dance at the Paris Opera House specialized in teaching ballet. Some of the dance postures that are still used today were decided at that time.

In the second half of the 17th century, Vienna became the center of ballet performance. However, ballet at that time faced the debate between "pure dance art" and "problematic dance art".

As the prima ballerina of the Paris Opera House, Ms. Cheverny is an advocate of "pure dance", while the so-called "problematic dance" is closer to breaking through tradition. Some body movements of "problematic dance" are considered unsightly, and the actors' legs when standing

They are becoming more and more separated, and for this reason they have to strictly regulate their footing.

Ms. Chevini is not a professional ballet dancer. She has a husband who is an architect to support her, and other actors rely on this to make a living. Her occupying the position of prima has left many people who want to become ballet instructors without a way to survive. Originally, she was injured.

Everyone thought she had a chance, but later she found "powerful people" and public opinion to keep her position. Many people felt it was unfair.

Since the original Mint was built with the Monet Opera House, the "New Mint" was built in the square in the center of Brussels. Anyone with a discerning eye can see it. After all, it is decorated with layers of ribbons.

It’s hard not to see.

In fact, even if the Monnet Theater is demolished, there is also the Royal Theater in the Royal Park opposite. That place was also built by Louis XIV. The original Brussels Palace was destroyed in 1695, and the re-planned Grand Palace is the most magnificent building in Brussels.

, but it was not completely built.

Bonaparte had visited these places during the day, but he did not alarm anyone. Now he suddenly appeared at the ball in Brussels and shocked many people. As we all know, the situation in Hamburg is very tense, and assassins are being hunted everywhere.

spy.

After dancing the "opening dance" and showing his face, he took Georgiana away, and then she was taken to Louis XIV's palace, which was also located on the square opposite the city hall.

There is a relief of Apollo driving a chariot on the facade of the palace. The wheels of the chariot are painted with gold powder, which can be seen clearly even at night. The decoration of the palace is still in the consistent Baroque style. But the Brussels City Hall hangs

There is no trace of Louis XIV's portrait here. Instead, there is an enlarged version of David's portrait of Napoleon riding over the Alps.

"What makes you think I'm going to be Henry VIII?" he asked with a smile.

"I don't know if you will become him, but I don't want to be Anne Boleyn." She said anxiously, "Excuse me, I want to find my students..."

"She is an adult, you don't need to look at her like a tutor." He said coldly, "If a person is born to become a star, I will not allow him to degenerate into a satellite, but most people are born with kindness in their hearts.

Evil, courage and cowardice are the seeds, this is human nature, how to grow later depends on upbringing and perseverance."

"She's a girl!" cried Georgiana.

"Don't you want equality? There are people younger than her in the army, and they all know not to leave the army without authorization and run around on the battlefield."

Georgiana didn't say this was not a battlefield.

War is a continuation of diplomacy, and one should be cautious on such occasions.

"What do you want to say?" He shouted with the majesty of a commander.

"Why are you so fierce?" She muttered, "I know."

He looked angry and his nose was flaring.

"Do you want to take a bath? I'll put some water in for you," she added.

He said nothing.

She thought he acquiesced and asked, "Which room do you live in?"

He didn't seem to want to talk to her, so he turned and left.

Georgiana shrugged and planned to find someone to ask.

As for Padma, after all, this is no longer a school. Georgiana also reminded her that there are purifiers operating nearby, and witches are not allowed to put down their wands, not to mention that she has participated in the da.

But she still planned to ask Bertin, maybe Padma was still there with her.
Chapter completed!