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Chapter 594 Napoleon's Emperor Art (Second update, please subscribe)
Paris, Louvre.

Napoleon III as emperor was miserable!
His pain was not due to the torment of bladder stones, but because his empire was in the midst of a new round of political crisis as in the past.

Although the opposition won less than 35% of the votes and seats in the just-concluded fifth Legislative Corps election, as in the past, the vast majority of peasants still voted loyally for the empire, and many people, even radical republicans All agree - the Empire is stronger than ever.

As emperor, Napoleon III never lost a national election or referendum, although sometimes he won very reluctantly, every time he could just rightly let the public opinion become his backing.

But as the emperor, he knew that the glory of the empire was fading, not only the contradictions between the parties, but even the support of the army for him was also weakening.

Just when Napoleon III was worrying about these problems in the study, the door of the study opened.

"Congratulations, Father, we have won the Legislative Corps again!"

Walking into the study was the crown prince Eugene of the empire, wearing the uniform of an army captain—as early as during the Franco-Prussian War, Eugene accompanied his father to the front and confronted the Prussian army in Saarbrücken.After graduating from the military academy last year, Eugene served in the Guards.After learning that the election of the Legislative Corps was over, he deliberately asked for leave to congratulate the emperor on his victory.

"Eugène!"

Looking at his son who walked into the study, Napoleon III didn't have much joy on his face.

"This is just an election, and I will never lose such an election!"

Signaling his son to sit down, Louis, as a father, gave his son a political lesson, or the "imperial art" of the European royal family.

"Eugène, remember, the election is just a simple political game. The name of Bonaparte is enough for us to win the support of most peasants. They will definitely be our biggest supporters. And power and wealth can win the support of the elite and powerful, and with their support, the election will not be lost."

Regarding the election, Napoleon III was conceited, not only because of the support of the peasants, but also because of his many years of prison life. He not only read a lot of books, but also became enlightened, and learned a lot. The most important thing is that he understood the tactics It is necessary - because there are so few Bonapartists, he must win over more people.With superb political skills, he constantly compromises with old enemies and pulls them to his side. He deeply understands that most elites and officials only care about whether their own power and wealth can be protected, and don't care about their masters who is it.For them, as long as they are lured to benefit.

"Father, this is why we need to keep giving favors to farmers and citizens, so that they can support us in the election?"

As the crown prince, Ou Ren asked by analogy.

"That's true. After all, I became emperor by relying on the election of the people. In order to maintain the crown, we must care about the well-being of the people at the bottom. After all, they are the majority, and we should be full of sympathy for them."

In fact, as a generation who grew up after the Great Revolution, he seemed to sincerely believe in many spirits of the Great Revolution, and of course he also aspired to establish personal authoritarian rule.

"However, these are not enough. What the empire needs is not just elections. Eugene, my child, remember, what the empire needs is glory!"

Looking at his thoughtful son, Napoleon III said helplessly.

"Three years ago, the moment when we defeated Prussia and occupied Luxembourg was the most stable moment in the political environment. At that time, everyone was immersed in military victory, although..."

Although that victory was not perfect, even though he almost failed by a little bit, and even almost became a prisoner of the Prussians, so what?In the end, he "beat" the Prussians.

Then all of France was in the glory of defeating Prussia.After all, in the past ten years, Prussia has been a small military power.They beat Denmark, they beat Austria.

But so what?

No, it was still defeated by France.As for the secret agreements and private talks among them, of course, they are all unknown.

The most important thing is that France enjoyed that victory at the time.

"But now, no one remembers the glory of the war victory three years ago. While the glory of the empire fades, political disputes will intensify. Eugene, people's attention must be diverted. Only in this way can we maintain The stability of France. And only in this way can we win the support of the army!"

As the emperor, Napoleon III was very heartbroken!

Unlike his famous uncle, Huanyu, he never received unreserved admiration in the army. Instead, he maintained his political power by cooperating with senior officers in the army.In order to win the support of the army.He can only wage war again and again.

"Without the support of the army, the power of the country cannot be stable. In order to gain their support, we have to use the intoxication of victory to bribe those senior officers who want to be rich and prosperous. Only the officers will support us and help us maintain rule."

How risky is that?

Of course, Louis knew very well that with military victories, the army would always support him, and his country would be very stable, but if he failed, his dynasty would lose the support of the soldiers and collapse.

Of course, this is also the reason why he "cautiously fought" in the past few years, not because he was cautious, but because the shadow of the Battle of Sedang has always shrouded his heart.

He is really scared!

Of course he is not afraid of death, he is afraid of losing the crown.lose everything.

"However, we must win the war! Because the loser will have nothing. My uncle is like this, and so are we, Eugene. Remember, we need military glory to fight for the crown. Victory wins the support of others, but no one tolerates defeat."

Of course, Ou Ren listened to his father's teachings. For him at the age of eighteen, all this is not so profound. All he needs is to learn and remember. Afterwards, the father and son talked a lot, Louis was full of expectations for Eugene, and he asked about his son's service in the army from time to time.

"Army, Eugene, you remember, in France the army guaranteed the survival of all dynasties. If there were barricades in Paris every few years, and if the army suppressed them vigorously, the dynasty could survive. If the army did not suppress, then The dynasty immediately collapsed, so you are in the army, not just serving, but like your uncle, at the right time, winning military glory, then the army will become your real supporter !"

Looking at his son, Louis' tone was full of expectation. He believed that one day, his son would truly win the admiration of the soldiers, and win the support of the army just like his uncle. Before that, all he could do was to please the soldiers. That's all.

Regarding his father's exhortation, Eugene naturally nodded approvingly and said yes. As a descendant of Bonaparte, he certainly hoped to re-establish Bonaparte's prestige on the battlefield.

"Where's your mother? Have you been to her?"

"I've been there before, she's accompanying Emperor Zhu."

Emperor Zhu... When he heard this name, Napoleon III's expression became a little unnatural.

Even though he has accepted the fact now, whenever he thinks about it, he still feels a bit sluggish.

"Zhu Di is getting bigger and bigger. He is very smart and beautiful. In the future, he will definitely..."

Before Ou Ren finished speaking, he saw that his father's expression seemed to be a little off, so he asked.

"Father, what's wrong with you?"

The bluish-faced Napoleon III said with a difficult tone, his forehead was already sweating from pain.

"Go, call the doctor..."

(End of this chapter)