Chapter 63: The Arrogance of Power (5)

In the Freedom Committee, thirty-one members are voting on a bill.

This is the Equality Act, which is an annex to the recently enacted Bill of Rights, which advocates the abolition of princes, hereditary nobility and all titles and the creation of all human beings equal, on the basis of respect for natural human rights.

Salaman believes that this is not conducive to the new regime's ability to stabilize the local areas and may provoke local rebellions, and that appropriate compromises should be made, such as not lifting the ban for the time being, but limiting the privileges of these people. Fuchs, on the other hand, believed that all compromises were surrender, that it was a struggle of blood and fire, and that all inequalities should be eliminated by violent means.

In essence, Salamane argued that Europa should be a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, with the emperor as the nominal head of state, the executive power in the cabinet, the legislative power in the parliament, and the judicial power in the courts and the Supreme Court.

In contrast, Fuchs and his supporters were radical, advocating a republican state without any monarchy, in which an elected head of state would be both commander-in-chief of the armed forces and executive power, with the right to nominate cabinet members, to whom the government would be accountable alone.

As a compromise, it was proposed that the Ministry of Justice should propose a draft bill and debate and vote on the basis of it. However, the draft proposed by the Ministry of Justice surprised Salman.

Because the judges, who are considered to have professional legal literacy and an independent spirit, are almost on the side of Fuchs, which makes Salamane feel frustrated.

"Hang Carlos II publicly!"

This is the most groundbreaking proposition of the Ministry of Justice's version of the Equality Act, because the emperor represents the anti-liberal and anti-equality force, the source and cornerstone of all inequality, and only the public execution of the emperor can greatly deter the rebellion set off by the royalists everywhere.

At the same time, this proposition is extremely tempting, and it hits the soft underbelly of most of the committee members. As long as the emperor lived, the upstarts who had come to the stage in the revolution were very uneasy, and they did not want to bow to the feet of a lone husband again, and only let this person disappear forever would give them peace of mind.

The Liberty Council passed the bill by an overwhelming majority.

Salaman looked helplessly at the judges who had been invited to the meeting, especially the personable one of them, who smiled apologetically at him.

On the same day, September 9, 1836, the Council of Liberties proclaimed the Republic of Europa, and Salamane became the provisional consul of the republic, representing the people until the national parliament was formed, while the other members occupied prominent positions.

Once again, the people of the Holy City took to the streets and reveled all night long. The people of Al-Quds always have a feverish passion for politics that is incomprehensible to the people of the provinces.

The next day, September 10, Salaman was sworn in in the presence of representatives from all walks of life.

Although Salaman's influence was declining in the small circle of Tulip Party members, his influence remained unshakable among all the citizens, craftsmen, intellectuals and the army who supported the revolution.

"What a glorious moment!" exclaimed Bieber-Thompson, "it made history, and it will be written down in history one way or another." ”

"It's a real honor. Fuchks said. Although he was also clapping enthusiastically, a careful observer will notice that the tempo of his applause is half a beat slower.

"Congratulations too, Your Excellency Vice-Consul. The success of the revolution was also contributed to by leaders like you. Although people tend to focus on just the person in the middle. Thompson said.

As the first Minister of Justice of the Republic, I hope that you will be able to shoulder your responsibilities. "Especially when the current order needs to be restored urgently, the law is the only criterion." ”

"I will do my best. "But I have a kind of fear that many revolutionaries have suddenly risen to high positions, and some ...... Well, how do you say that? I got a little carried away. ”

"Bieber, what did you hear or see?" said Fukechi.

"You know, many nobles were either arrested or fled, and the property they left behind, especially real estate, became a big piece of fat. These people's fat and ointment have become the bag of some people. "I'm sorry, but I'm worried they're going to be the kind of people we used to hate." This is the arrogance of power. ”

"My minister, you're making a big fuss. Whether it is the holy city or Gyeonggi, from the civilian to the military, our supporters are everywhere, and the establishment of the Republic is a clear proof of this. You can see how excited the citizens are, and with their support, we will definitely achieve our vision and build Europa into our ideal country. However, I am glad that you have been so frank in pointing this out. ”

Fuchs said unconcernedly.

"But I have heard that in the provinces, where the flame of revolution is still very weak, the royalists are burning everywhere, and they are even preparing to form an army in Genoa in a vain attempt to restore. "Yes, we don't have an emperor, but the emperor is still alive, but he's in prison." ”

"What do you want to say?" Furks' face was a little displeased, "the execution of Carlos II has always been my political opinion. But our provisional consul was right, the emperor is in our hands, and for the time being he can still play some prestigious role. Once we put the emperor to death, our enemies will be even more unscrupulous. ”

"No, no, it doesn't matter if the emperor is alive or dead. Because the Genoese could have another emperor. Thompson said.

"Carlos II and the second prince and all the members of the royal family are in our hands, who do they want to appoint? The crown prince has been completely awakened, and they don't want anyone to ride on their heads anymore. Fuchks said.

"How's Sean Connery?" Thompson said, referring to a name.

"Are you kidding? a lucky bastard?" said Fuchs.

"If His Excellency had carefully studied the origin of this man and the secrets of the Imperial Palace, he might have come to a different conclusion. Thompson smiled confidently, "I have a testimony that may prove that his origin is very suspicious." The eldest prince, Jean Sauron, was forty-six years old, and it was unusual to hear that he had fallen in love with a female dancer of the palace when he was twenty years old, which angered Carlos II, yet he was married at the age of thirty-five......"

"Impossible, isn't it?" said Furks, with an incredulous expression on his face, "I have to say, Mr. Thomplin can change his career and become a family, and your masterpiece will be very attractive." ”

"But I have a witness, a nobleman from Poitou. ”