King's Landing in France

Chapter 280 When Malmaison's Master Targets the Incorruptible

Although Paul Barras is already outside Paris, he is still paying attention to the situation in Paris. Every day, he asks people to collect Paris newspapers and send them to him.

He also maintained a correspondence relationship with many people who stayed in Paris, and learned about the movements of Robespierre and others through letters.

He was reading the newspaper that day and saw a message: Frost reported the situation of the prisoners of war to the National Assembly, asking for instructions on whether to exchange prisoners of war and how to exchange them.

While drinking coffee, Barras muttered, "Why do you want to apply? He can clearly decide everything by himself. What can the council do with him?"

Barras's friend Louis Laleville commented on the side: "Maybe he is really loyal to the parliament, like a saint, without his own desires at all."

Ballas shook his head: "No, in my opinion of Frost, he doesn't look like a saint. He is just a mortal like you and me. If he is a mortal, he will have ambitions and be satiated. private pocket.

"No, that's not the case. He probably doesn't think the issue is relevant, and it's okay to leave it to Parliament to decide."

Balla paused, as if he was thinking about something, and then laughed: "However, his submissive performance may make some gentlemen in the parliament feel good about themselves, and I guess they will do it soon. When it comes to pointing fingers at Frost, the angry Frost might replace the parliament."

"And that's when we return to Paris," laughs Louis Larleville.

"Yes."

Speculators like Barras made a profit after discovering the dangers of staying in Paris.Fouche was the first to run, and then Talleyrand.

All that's left in Paris now are dull people and real revolutionaries who really want to do something.

Yet the killing didn't stop.

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While Ballas was reading the next day's newspaper, An Ning returned to Paris again.

On the one hand, he wants to see how the parliament discusses the issue of redeeming prisoners, and on the other hand, theoretically, he needs to report the results of military operations to the parliament.

After all, the nominal leader of the French Republic is the National Assembly, not Brigadier General Frost.

Furthermore, An Ning needs to promote his subordinates, and the procedure requires the approval of the National Assembly.

An Ning arrived at the Palace of Versailles that night, and his fiancée Christina prepared a sumptuous meal for him.

While eating, Christina suddenly said, "Andy, do you think we're moving out of the Palace of Versailles?"

An Ning frowned slightly: "What's the matter, is it uncomfortable to live in Versailles?"

"Of course it's comfortable, but recently more and more people think that our living in Versailles means we have ideas about the throne."

An Ning: "It's just because the houses in this place are suitable for barracks. Where can there be houses in Paris that can station so many troops at once?"

Christina: "There are already 200,000 National Guards living in Paris, and Lazar Cano has arranged them in an orderly manner. Didn't you just lead the 200,000 to fight? So now you tell people that it is for the garrison, and there are not many people." Believe it."

An Ning pouted: "Then let's move to your father's Royal Palace? Your father's house is still being taken care of by servants, right?"

Christina smiled: "I knew I told you that you would agree."

"Of course, you are my fiancee, but of course I will satisfy this request."

Christina smiled and said, "If you move to the Royal Palace, you will live closer to Robespierre..."

An Ning: "No, doesn't he live on Gasnier Street? Why did he move to the Royal Palace?"

"He just moved, because the surrounding environment of the old residence is too complicated."

The house that Robespierre has been living in is old and dilapidated. He has lived there since he went to school in Paris, and has never brought a change.

Anning personally asked Robespierre why he always had a soft spot for this house, and Robespierre replied that he liked the landlord's craftsmanship.

In this era, the default is that the landlord will cook for the tenant.

An Ning: "Robespierre also changed houses..."

"He also got a new coat," Christina continued. "We all think he's taken a fancy to a girl, and the ladies in Paris are talking about it."

An Ning raised her eyebrows: "So the city of Paris is like this, ladies should continue to have tea parties?"

"Recently, the use of guillotines in Paris has begun to decline, and the guillotines in some squares have been removed. Now only the guillotines in Revolution Square remain."

An Ning was overjoyed: "Really?"

Could it be that the Jacobins in this time and space are going to restrain themselves?

Christina: "You look happy?"

"Of course, the continued chaos in Paris will also affect our organization and logistics. It is very likely that we will go abroad in the future, which requires a stable rear."

Christina: "We still have to fight... I really want to fight on the battlefield with you."

An Ning: "Your current position is also very important. Continue to tell me about the situation in Paris and what you heard at the ladies' tea party. Didn't you just mention Robespierre's love? interested!"

After all, if Robespierre was really in love, then maybe he wouldn't have become the Great Demon King of Terror.

In another time and space, Robespierre was a staunch revolutionary in the end, he was just dazzled.

An Ning really wanted to give Robespierre a happy ending.

Christina: "It's just what the ladies at the tea party said, and they urged Josephine to hook up with Robespierre."

An Ning frowned slightly: "Isn't Josephine Paul Ballas' lover?"

"Mr. Ballas has now left Paris as a commissioner. Since Mr. Fouche went to Lyon as a commissioner, they have all received appointments from the parliament." Christina paused, "So Josephine feels a little lonely, Then it was Robespierre."

An Ning thought that it was you. In real history, after Napoleon went to Italy to fight, Josephine immediately found a lover. Not only did she find her, but she also took her to Italy to see Napoleon.

When An Ning read Napoleon's biography and saw this, she thought that Napoleon didn't blow the woman's head with a gun, it must be true love.

"So Josephine is planning to chase Robespierre?" An Ning asked with the mentality of watching a drama.

Christina: "She sent an invitation to Robespierre for a tea party, but she never received a response. Now she says at the tea party every day that Robespierre put on a new coat because of which girl he fell in love with. "

An Ning was a little disappointed: "It turned out to be a rumor, I thought Robespierre was really in love."

"Actually, I also feel a bit like that." Christina leaned forward slightly, "I went to the parliament for a meeting, and chose a suitable position in the stands to observe Robespierre. Because I am your fiancee, Everyone make room for me."

An Ning: "Well, then?"

"Robespierre is dressed very carefully now, and he can't see the taste of the past at all. His wig is new, all the clothes have been carefully matched, and the bow tie is tied meticulously."

An Ning frowned slightly: "In my impression, I have never seen Robespierre dressed carefully. He always gave me the feeling that he just made do with his appearance and that's why he wore a green coat for so many years. .

"No, you help me prepare, I'm going to visit my old friend tonight."

Christina: "Okay, I will prepare clothes for you to go out at night immediately. Will you bring a guard?"

"Of course, I will bring guards."

Although not necessary.

(End of this chapter)