Make France Great Again

Jerome Bonaparte's sudden question made Liueli somewhat at a loss.

Who in Paris does not know that the general in command of the Italian Front is now the "hardcore" Marshal Bijou of the Party of Order. Just last month, Marshal Bijou was clamoring in Lyon to "lead troops to Paris" and defeat the "red elements".

Oh, God! Is the president going to compare his hands?

Thinking of this, Liueli couldn't help feeling his scalp tingle. He shouldn't have taken over as the Minister of War from the very beginning. This position is simply a pit of fire.

Up to now, Liueli can only tentatively reply cautiously: "I think Marshal Bi Ruo is strict in governing the army. Under the leadership of Ah, the combat effectiveness of the Italian Front has steadily increased!"

"Oh? By the way, I almost forgot that Marshal Bijo was also the commander of the Italian Front!" Jerome Bonaparte suddenly realized a problem. Marshal Bijo, the "overlord" of the Italian Front, would die in September this year, so he said The idea of ​​transferring Liuelli to the commanding post of the Italian Front appeared to be somewhat difficult to execute.

"Your Excellency the President!" Liueli looked at Jerome Bonaparte suspiciously, he didn't understand Jerome Bonaparte.

"Minister Liueli!" Jerome Bonaparte picked up an aluminum knife and fork to cut the foie gras on the plate into small pieces, and said to Liueli: "Frankly speaking, you are no longer suitable to be the Minister of War. This job!"

Jerome Bonaparte's calm words were so cold to Liueli's ears through the air, and Liueli's fiery body was at the moment when Jerome Bonaparte said "You are not suitable for the Minister of War" "Frozen", with a blank mind, he didn't know how to reply to Jerome Bonaparte.

Although Liueli said that he should not take over as the Minister of War, and knew in his heart that he would be deposed by the president or the prime minister sooner or later, when it came to Jerome Bonaparte's "showdown" to him, he couldn't accept it for a while. this result.

It was you who recalled me from the Legislative Assembly, and it is you who now consider me unfit to be Secretary of War.

An inexplicable anger surged into Liueli's heart. If he wasn't a politician, he would definitely get up and leave.

Just because he is a politician, even if his teeth are broken, he still smiles and says "well done".

"Mr. President, I know that I am not qualified for the position of Minister of War because of my lack of knowledge and knowledge!" Liueli smiled reluctantly and said to Jerome Bonaparte dryly.

Looking at Liueli's mournful expression, Jerome Bonaparte strengthened his determination to take power into his own hands.

He didn't want to be a discarded pawn like Liueli.

The party of order must die, the empire must live

In order to relieve the awkward atmosphere, Jerome Bonaparte raised his glass and said briskly: "Mr. Minister, thank you for your work in the Ministry of War these days!"

Liueli forced himself to raise his glass and drank the brandy. The bitter brandy made Liueli cough twice.

The servant at the side hurriedly handed the white handkerchief to Minister Liueli, and Liueli, who took the handkerchief, wiped the corner of his mouth and apologized: "Your Excellency, please forgive my gaffe!"

"Mr. Minister, I understand your current mood!" Jerome Bonaparte comforted Minister Liueli, and then changed the subject: "I also understand and respect your neutral choice, but I hope you can also understand Check me out, that old guy Changarnier has been going too far recently!"

Jerome Bonaparte's candid response gave Louelli some warmth in his cold heart. He also understood that with the downfall of the Montagne and the Republicans, the enemies of the President and the Party of Order no longer existed. It is the president who suppresses the parliament to become the real president, or the parliament suppresses the president and turns the president into a puppet.

[PS: Liueli believes that Jerome Bonaparte just wants to act as a powerful president and spend four years smoothly. 】

How could the president, who is the emperor's nephew, tolerate a dictating parliament on top of his head? There is no possibility of neutrality between the president and the party of order.

The War Department was only the first wave of attacks on Congress by the President.

Minister Liueli who "wanted to understand" these things finally felt better in his heart. He was unwilling to help the president against the parliament, and he was also unwilling to help the parliament against the president. It was really not suitable for him to stay in this position.

"Your Excellency, I don't want to get involved in the vortex of party disputes, and I also understand your will." Liueli couldn't help reminding: "But as a minister who is about to be dismissed by you, a humble man who followed the emperor to fight Officer, I still want to remind you that the Ministry of War is a huge and bloated bureaucratic organization! If it is not necessary, I hope you will not touch them. Once their interests are touched, no matter how much they respect you, they will not I hesitate to counterattack you. I know these guys too well, they will not oppose you when you are still on stage, and if one day you really accidentally lose power, they will absolutely counterattack without hesitation?"

"Mr. Minister, thank you for your advice!" Jerome Bonaparte first expressed his gratitude to Liueli, and then said firmly: "I remember that two months ago, I told you that even if the front is ten thousand zhang I will jump into the abyss without hesitation!"

Jerome Bonaparte's firm expression reminded Liueli of the emperor more than thirty years ago. Was the emperor also so determined?

If he was still young, he would definitely follow the emperor's nephew to do great things without hesitation.

Now that he is old and his thinking has become conservative, he would rather resign than participate in it if he is unwilling to make trouble.

"Your Excellency, since you have made up your mind, I sincerely wish you success!" Minister Liueli also raised his glass and said to Jerome Bonaparte.

"En!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded, and the two crystal clear wine glasses collided together and made a "ding dong" sound.

Liueli and Jérôme Bonaparte drank the brandy in their glasses at the same time, and the servant at the side quickly refilled the drinks for them.

Liueli carefully squeezed half a lemon with a knife and fork, and the lemonade flowed from the lemon to the sturgeon meat. Chewing the sour lemon with the soft and tender sturgeon meat and the special sauce in his mouth was simply delicious. Supreme enjoyment.

Jérôme Bonaparte waited quietly for the end of Liueli's meal, and when Liueli's Adam's apple squirmed up and down, Jerome Bonaparte said, "Mr. Minister, I don't know which position you want , Deputy Commander of the Strasbourg Front? Deputy Commander of the Italian Front? Or the Governor of Algeria?"

Jerome Bonaparte, who was nakedly supposed to be a public weapon, was allowed to choose Liueli in the form of compensation.

Liueli showed a surprised expression, and Jerome Bonaparte waved his hands and said, "Mr. Minister, I just think you should get out of the vortex of the Minister of War! You are an excellent general, an excellent general Should not be buried!"

"Deputy Commander of the Strasbourg Front!" Liueli's choice was beyond Jerome Bonaparte's expectations. He did not choose the governor of Algeria, who was the most lucrative, but chose the Deputy Commander of Strasbourg. .

"Thanks to the generosity of the President for providing me with so many choices!" Liu Eli said with a self-deprecating smile: "I am old! I don't want to get involved in any disputes, and I also don't want to do any dangerous work." ! Deputy commander of Strasbourg is a good job!"

"I see!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded to Liueli in response.

"However, Your Excellency the President! I want to know who will take over my job!" Minister Liueli asked Jerome Bonaparte.

Jerome Bonaparte was silent.

"I took the liberty!" Liueli said apologetically to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Currently serving as Major General Reignio of the Roman Expeditionary Force!" Jerome Bonaparte said, "I am going to let him take your place to lead the Ministry of War."

"It turned out to be him!" Only then did Liueli understand why Reinho became the commander of the Roman Expeditionary Force just after he was promoted to major general.

After arguing for a long time, it turned out that the president paved the way for him in advance so that he could successfully take over his position.

Reinho's treatment made Liueli jealous, but also a little gloating. He was looking forward to Reinho's performance after returning to China.

Minister Liueli, who calmed down, said half-jokingly: "It seems that you, Your Excellency, are not going to dismiss me immediately!"

"That's right!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded in agreement with Liueli, "I still hope that you, Minister, can help me organize the Ministry of War before you leave! We will not forget you, Mr. Minister. contribution!"

Liueli pondered for a moment and then said, "I will do my best to serve Your Excellency the President!"

...

After all the conversations, accompanied by Jerome Bonaparte, Liueli got on the horse for the return journey.

Looking at the back of Liueli's carriage with its long shadow fading away, Jerome Bonaparte turned and returned to the Elysee Palace.

"Your Majesty, did Liueli really agree?" Persini who followed Jerome Bonaparte asked.

"He has promised!" Jerome Bonaparte responded.

"Great!" Pessini clenched his fists excitedly and said, "Finally, I can give those guys a good look!"

"Pescini!" exclaimed Jerome Bonaparte in a cold tone.

"Yes!" Pessini quickly responded.

"Be sure to be cautious until the last step!" Jerome Bonaparte reminded Persini indifferently: "Any slight negligence may take away everything from us!"

"Yes!" Pescini replied seriously.

On the other hand, Liueli on the carriage stared at Paris outside the window with blurred eyes. Paris under the night shrouded in darkness seemed so quiet and frightening, and the conflict hidden under the undercurrent was about to begin.

"An eventful autumn!"