I'm the Dauphin in France

Chapter 287 Happy French People
Joseph rubbed his ears, put down the "France-Austria Trade Agreement Draft" in his hand, frowned and looked at the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

The windows were closed, but they still couldn't block the tsunami of cheers coming from the square of the Palace of Versailles.

He then remembered that today was the day of the Star of France final, and had no choice but to shake his head and stand up. It seemed that he had to go to the Tuileries Palace if he wanted to work.

Emang walked over quickly, bowed and said, "Your Highness, Her Majesty the Queen has sent someone to hurry you up. The game is about to begin."

Joseph nodded, stretched, asked the servant to help him change his clothes, and hurried towards the square. Since I can't do anything else, I just go watch the game with my mother. She likes this kind of activity the most.

When he walked out of the gate of the Palace of Versailles, he heard noisy voices coming from the marble courtyard, "No, we need to add some emotion! Especially the part about his father's death..."

"At that time, my father had to work five jobs a day so that I could continue dancing. He couldn't go to bed until 12 o'clock in the evening, and had to go to the workshop at 5 o'clock in the morning."

"Although I have no right hand, no family, and no friends, I still have singing voice, and singing is everything to me..."

"Really! I heard the voice of God that day...so I regained my confidence, bravely returned to the promotion competition, and finally succeeded! Thank God!"

Joseph smiled and shook his head. He knew that these were the contestants who were about to compete, and the marble courtyard was now used as their preparation area.

What he didn't expect was that the French in the 18th century were very perceptive. After just a few rounds of competition, everyone discovered the importance of "pre-match stories" - when two people are close in singing and dancing, they rely on the degree of sensationalism of the story. Determining victory or defeat. Even if the story is touching enough, it is more important than strength.

The French Star organizing committee has even compiled the stories of these players into a book for sale. The promotion version has been published for three issues, and the sales volume is amazing.

In order to cooperate with the French Star competition, the Paris City Hall also specifically required all workshops and stores to give employees at least one day off during the three-day finals. This significantly increased the number of viewers.

Temporary wooden auditoriums formed a ring surrounding the tall stage in the center of Versailles Square. According to the design, there are more than 5000 seats here. At this time, two people were squeezed into each seat, but most of the audience was still standing on the periphery, stretching their necks to look at the stage.

A loud sound of trumpets sounded all around, accompanied by drums and piano sounds. Louis XVI's sister-in-law, the Countess of Provence, came to the center of the stage and announced that the final of the Star of France had officially begun.

Joseph came to the VIP area of ​​the auditorium through the path opened by the guards among the crowd. People along the way learned that the Crown Prince was coming and bowed to him.

Joseph sat down next to Queen Mary and casually chatted with his mother about the match. He couldn't help but think of the last time he and Clementine watched the sword fight on Louis XVI's birthday. Suddenly he realized that there was a little girl on this occasion. The chatter on the side seems to be enough atmosphere.

However, he was relieved that his cousin returned to Austria. He was really afraid that the queen would force the relationship and arrange an incest marriage for him. For him who is familiar with modern genetics, that is definitely a huge disaster in life...

As a result, the stories of the players became more and more exciting, and it is said that some dramatists have begun to make money by writing "pre-match stories" for people.

In order to maximize the topical effect of the competition, he previously specifically asked all contestants to tell a story about themselves before the competition. The more sensational the better.

This has also greatly increased the popularity of the game. Now the event is not only popular all over France, but almost all of Europe is talking about it.

Then, the host talked about the twists and turns of the promotion competition and encouraged the players to perform at their best...

There were hundreds of reporters from various countries in the stands, desperately recording the game in notebooks. Now this competition is the focus of public opinion - whichever newspaper sends back articles the fastest will have the highest newspaper sales.

The French people who came to watch the game were so excited that they couldn't help cheering, or they were moved to tears by the players, and they were completely integrated into a carnival feast. All the hard work and anguish in daily life were completely forgotten at this moment.

In fact, since the preliminaries two months ago, their lives have been filled with various contestants and well-received songs and dances.

It can be said that during this period, the French people were the happiest group in Europe. Now unless they are about to starve to death, even if someone incites them to commit suicide, they will not pay attention at all.

Joseph looked at the young people singing and dancing on the stage, and then glanced at the tens of thousands of mesmerized citizens around him. He couldn't help but nodded secretly. The routine of national entertainment in later generations was really effective.

He immediately thought, after the end of the French Star, whether he should continue to hold the All-French Games or even the All-European Games.

Well, the private sector should promote some popular sports, which can not only allow people to exercise, but also provide an outlet for everyone to vent their emotions.

It can even boost the economy.

He immediately reviewed the current sports - horse riding, sword fighting, tennis, golf...

It seems that they are all aristocratic sports, so cricket can be promoted among the people.

He heaved a sigh of relief, okay, it seems that he has to "invent" football.

However, for people of this era, footballs sewn with cowhide are still not affordable for ordinary people.

Joseph planned in his mind that he could use some money from the finance department to purchase public footballs for each parish for everyone to use.

A smile appeared on his lips. In this case, he might still be able to see his beloved World Cup in the 18th century!
Well, can the French Ligue 1 also appear in advance?
You can even form a professional team yourself. Paris Dauphin? Thinking about it, I'm a little excited...

In addition to the selection and awarding of the "Louis Prize" that has been put on the agenda, as well as the new Paris Fashion Week, etc., there are almost constant events in France this year.

Joseph suddenly slapped his thigh. Well, if this happens, the housing prices in Paris will definitely rise again, and new real estate projects must be arranged quickly. It can be combined with the Paris-Versailles integrated project to develop the wasteland between the two. This is all money!

……

three days later.

The French Star Competition has come to an end, and Aurelien Toner, a civilian boy from Brittany, finally won the championship.

The runner-up was a businessman from Paris, and the third runner-up was a clerk from Bordeaux.

It's not that the commoners are very strong, but that most of the nobles are arrogant and don't want to compete with the commoners, so they didn't sign up to participate.

However, when the nobles of the Palace of Versailles saw that Tona was presented with a trophy and a bonus of 3 livres by the Countess of Provence amidst the cheers of thousands of people, and joined the palace band, they all felt extremely regretful and silently decided in their hearts that they must Join next year's Stars de France! Is the face of any nobleman worth 3 livres?

(End of this chapter)