Flowers, Swords and France

After Charles finished explaining his idea, Viscount Lautrec felt that he didn't understand it, but he had no choice but to agree to follow the established policy of Charles and others.

After everything returned to silence, he hesitantly looked at the two people who made him feel a little on pins and needles. He wanted to say goodbye, but he hesitated and did not dare to say it.

To be honest, he already wants to leave now. So much news today has made him physically and mentally exhausted. He wants to return to his office as soon as possible to take a rest and restore his energy.

Besides, so much has been said, should it be enough? He thought to himself.

However, after waiting for a long time, he still didn't wait until these two people said he could leave.

Damn it, what else do these people want to do? Isn't there a moment to calm down? He was a little anxious because of the waiting, and he couldn't help but cursed in his heart.

I don’t know how long this anxious silence lasted, but Ciel finally spoke leisurely.

"Alex, don't worry. In addition to the things just mentioned, there is another more important thing that we haven't told you yet..."

"What's more important?" Viscount Lautrec took a deep breath.

He thought that what he just said was important enough, but he didn't expect that there was something even more important for them?

Could there be anything more important?

"Don't worry, Alex, you will understand soon." Charles nodded to Viscount Lautrec with a smile on his face.

Of course, this kind of fake smile without any emotion will impress anyone. It only made Alex feel a little nervous.

"Alex, have you seen it recently? Our work in the ministry is going very smoothly, and all our suggestions have been well implemented..." At this time. The Minister suddenly spoke, "This is inseparable from everyone's efforts. It also shows that through the efforts of Charles and I, we have finally achieved the unity of authority and political orders in the War Department, making people respect orders and be loyal. Duty. Only in this way can we focus our energy and complete our career..."

The minister paused for a moment, and then gave Vicomte Lautrec a thoughtful look. “Although we have removed all those who disobeyed us and re-established a stable order in this department, this is not enough... because the entire country is still in chaos and arguing over some ridiculous issues. Discord spreads, hatred builds up in quarrels... There are enemies everywhere, both explicit and implicit, who refuse to obey the President and flout the authority vested in him by the Republic and the law..."

Then, as if to express his dissatisfaction, His Excellency the Minister slapped the table variously, "As a person who is loyal to the motherland and is sincerely worried about her future, I must say that this situation is intolerable. Yes! Moreover, as the leader of the Army, my responsibility requires that I cannot just express dissatisfaction and anger. Regretfully, I must take action and do my best to restore order and rebuild authority in this country! Only in this way can our country and nation usher in a reassuring future - and you, an elite like you, We should not stay aloof from the torrent sweeping the country, otherwise we will abandon our responsibilities!”

The minister's impassioned speech did not move Alex, but only made the vague uneasiness in his heart become more intense.

"What do you mean...?"

"The minister's meaning is very simple." Charles replied with a smile beside him. "As a loyal soldier who loves the country, the minister wants to do something for the country; then, as a person who has been promoted by the minister and is about to take on a big responsibility, Ah Alex, should you also stand up and fight for the president and the country?"

Since when have Louis Bonaparte and the state been the same thing? How shameless! Alex cursed in his mind, but of course he didn't dare to show it. He could only nodded to show that he completely agreed with the other party's opinion. "This is my duty, sir. I will fight to the last breath for my country, just as I swore as a boy..."

"Well said, Alex, this is the kind of determination we want." As soon as he finished speaking, Ciel clapped. "Sure enough, we found the wrong person."

Then, he deliberately lowered his tone and said, "Moreover, you are not only needed in the distant future, but we need you to fight now."

"What..." Alex became more hesitant.

"To tell you the truth, we recently plan to slowly replace all the reliable troops who are subordinate to the president to Paris to take charge of city defense. We need you to find a way to manage these troops. Then..."

In this unexplained look, Ciel smiled again.

"Then, please draw up a secret list as soon as possible, including all dangerous elements who are seductive and disobedient to the government, and then wait until the time is right..." Charles looked at Viscount Lautrec, and then tightened his grip. He took his own hands, "Let all these troops be mobilized, take over the management of the city, and arrest all these dangerous elements!"

If what he had just been told was shocking enough, this sentence made him unable to say anything, and he only felt sweat dripping down his back.

This is calling yourself a major participant in the coup!

Although he knew that Louis Bonaparte would not wait for the end of his presidential term to step down, Alex never thought that he would actually be personally involved in such a thing... This was a major event that could ruin his reputation if he was not careful. ah!

"The police are responsible for the security of the city. I'm afraid it wouldn't be good for the army to enter rashly..." His back was already soaked. "And, who would be arrested, wouldn't it be better to use the police?"

"The police can't do it. We can't trust the police. These police are just weak fence-sitters who dare not do anything." Charles replied simply, "Only soldiers will obey orders without thinking. We are the ones who need this kind of firm obedience." . Because...including the most provocative figures in public opinion and the most influential members of the National Assembly will be included in this potential list."

Although the current Minister of the Interior is a Bonapartist, the political leanings and firmness of the police are questionable, and they must find other ways to replace them.

"Yes, we have to prepare everything in detail, and then, when necessary, arrest them one by one in an orderly manner!" The minister yelled, "Alex, I'll leave this to you. Done, I hope you can show your military courage and never be merciful!"

"We must prepare in advance." Ciel nodded. "We cannot rush into battle until the last moment, as that will cause us to suffer a lot of unexpected losses - especially when our enemies each have huge influence."

You do know the consequences! Alex cursed inwardly.

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Then, something suddenly occurred to him.

"Your Excellency, do you plan to arrest all the important opponents? Then... what if they are those who have a good reputation and a high reputation? For example, Mr. Hugo..."

As a literary lover, he respected the other party very much, even if the other party has now become an opponent of the Bonapartists because of his political stance.

Ciel frowned and answered after a moment.

"I don't see any exceptions. If he is quiet, everything is fine; if he turns against us then he needs to be punished."

"Mr. Hugo is now one of the most famous writers in our country and is generally respected by the public. If..." Viscount Lautrec still hesitated, "If we arrest him rashly, will it trigger public anger?" ...?”

"My dear friend, this is not a problem that you need to consider, you just need to carry out our instructions." Charles sneered, "I know you are right, but this is not the reason for us to spare our opponents. If he insists on continuing to fight against us, we still need to arrest him. We have no mercy on this issue. "

"Alex, you still haven't figured it out. It's precisely because he is very famous that we need to arrest him." General Saint-Arnaud added next to him, "Arrest these people who are well-known among the public. will be more able than any words to let the people know who is more important now Powerful and powerful - this is what the French people do! If you whip them with a riding crop, you can become the emperor and reason with them, and they will send you to the guillotine! If Louis XVI dares to kill Orléans and Robles first! Peel heads, we have to continue to shout long live the king today!”

Then, he turned his head and looked at Charles, teasing Charles as if he was joking, "But in that case, as a descendant of Duke Treville - Charles, you can actually still make a fortune? Maybe it will be the same. Or are you here to do the big thing today?”

"Hahahaha, you are too self-effacing. If you are so powerful, wouldn't you still be able to stand out in other dynasties?" Charles also laughed and complimented the other party in the same way. Then, he waved to Viscount Lautrec, " Alex, do you understand what the Minister said? Sometimes we have to be serious and let the people know who to listen to now, so that we can more easily alleviate the people's suffering."

After hearing these two people singing and singing, Vicomte Lautrec kept blinking his eyes, hoping to see anything on their faces. Only now did he realize that the people he was working with were a group of people who had no scruples for power. What kind of character.

However, he did not see any hesitation or retreat on the faces of these two people.

Finally, he sighed, knowing that he had no way out. Even if it may be necessary to arrest those people he has always admired.

"Okay, I will make corresponding preparations, sir." (To be continued...)