General Lafayette was indeed a man of great heart, and Joseph's work was not greatly affected in the months that followed. Even at the end of the month, when the salary was paid, Joseph and Napoleon received a reward for their outstanding work.

A few days later, Cano approached Joseph and asked him the following question: "Joseph, do you have any opinion if we transfer Napoleon to a combat unit as commander-in-chief?" ”

When Joseph heard this, his heart tightened, and he quickly asked: "Lazar, didn't Napoleon do a good job in the Red Army?" Where are you going to transfer him? ”

Kano looked at Joseph and knew that he was still worried about what happened that day, so he smiled and said, "It's not decided yet." That's how it goes. You know, just yesterday Emperor Leopold and King Wilhelm II of Prussia issued a joint declaration in Pillnitz. In their manifesto, they threatened to use force to 'help France restore order'. ”

Speaking of this, Kano pursed his lips and said, "The Habsburg guys really think that their empire was fought with knives and guns?" And Wilhelm II, who did he think he was? Thought he was his dad? If it was his father, the threat would be worth paying attention to, but Wilhelm II? Hehe...... Who have we French been afraid of on land? It's his father, if the Russians hadn't been treacherous, even his father would have been beaten down by us! ”

After expressing his contempt for Austria and Prussia, Kano sighed and said, "But Joseph, you also know that our army is in terrible condition at the moment. Not long ago, there were mutinies in several places, and the general had to deal with certain people in accordance with military discipline, but although this disposition suppressed the contradictions, it did not really solve them. Joseph, you also know what happens when an army goes to war with such contradictions. ”

What are the consequences of an army going to war with the problem of mutual distrust and even hatred from top to bottom? Needless to say? Back then, a certain coachman in Dongda Eater Country sent the commander directly to the other party's army because he didn't drink a mouthful of mutton soup and let him be captured. As far as the state of the French army is concerned, it is not impossible for them to mutiny and rebel on their own.

Therefore, the general felt that, in terms of the attitude of battle, he was afraid that the National Guard was more trustworthy than the regular army. But as you know, the level of training of the soldiers of the National Guard is very mediocre, and what is even more fatal than this is that the National Guard is extremely short of qualified officers. ”

"Then why not transfer some reliable officers from the army into the National Guard?" Joseph asked. However, as soon as he said this, he knew that he was saying something stupid.

"In that case, the general is worried that there will be chaos on the army's side." Kano replied.

The so-called "chaos will happen" on the side of the army is actually very easy to understand. Nowadays, most of the top of the army are inclined towards the king, and the petty officers at the bottom are often inclined towards revolution. A natural equilibrium has been formed between them, and the reason why the military has remained neutral to this day and has not directly intervened in politics is largely because of this balance. If a large number of these petty officers who are inclined to revolution are transferred to the National Guard, the balance in the army will be disturbed, and then, at some point, the army will jump out under the control of those sub-aristocratic officers to "eliminate the rebellious party." So, this practice is definitely not advisable.

In addition, if the officers in the National Guard were all revolutionary-oriented low-level officers from the side of the army, it would not necessarily be beneficial for Lafayette to control the National Guard. These people are easily poisoned by the Jacobins, and one day they will rebel with the Jacobins.

Therefore, it is certainly not feasible to draw a large number of junior officers from the army to serve as officers of the National Guard.

"War may be imminent right now." "Therefore, the general had the idea of transferring Napoleon to the post of commander of the National Guard," Cano said. Based on his performance during this period, the general felt that he should be able to serve as a regimental chief of staff, and that the regimental commanders of the National Guard had relatively lower requirements in terms of rank. So he had such thoughts. But when he asked me for advice, I objected. I think that in his current position, he will be able to improve more officers and be more beneficial to France. However, I also made a new suggestion to the general, which I thought of on the fly, so I didn't have time to discuss it with you, but it will involve adjustments to your work. ”

"What's your suggestion?" Joseph asked.

"Napoleon will take over all your work in the Red Army today." "Now the structure of the Red Army is basically complete, and the construction of the whole contingent is on the right track," Cano said. In terms of tactics, I think Napoleon is stronger than you, and he can take over all your current work in the Red Army. Of course, I'm also selfish. You know, since you put all your energies on the side of the Red Army, my workload has been a lot greater. If your brother can take care of all of that, I'll have a lot easier. ”

"What does Lafayette want to do?" Thinking so, Joseph asked, "What does the general mean?" ”

"The general felt that Napoleon was still too young to be the supreme commander of the Red Army, because the Red Army was, after all, an army, not a National Guard. So the general felt that it would be enough to raise him by one level. Also, since most of the Red Army was already on track, it would be a waste to continue to let you spend all your energy on such things. So he planned to raise Napoleon's rank to lieutenant, to serve as an operational staff officer of the Red Army, and then find another senior commander for the Red Army. Of course, Joseph, you have been organizing the Red Army for a period of time, and you have performed well, so the general also intends to give you a one-level increase in rank, so that your salary can be much more. ”

Joseph probably understood Lafayette's idea by this time. Lafayette promoted his brothers to higher ranks, but they all left the position of military chief.

"It seems that Lafayette no longer trusts me. However, in order to be magnanimous, he still wanted to promote me and Napoleon. But isn't that a good thing? Joseph thought.

Joseph's so-called "not just a good thing" is not a self-consolation of Seon's miscarriage, but he knows that the Jacobins came to power as a historical necessity. Now it seems that he has no actual military power, but once the Jacobins come to power, these things will come back. Moreover, after Jacobin came to power, the war between France and the intervention forces of the anti-French alliance was almost uninterrupted, and at that time, their brothers could have been able to command their troops outside, but they could just escape the terrible "twilight of the gods" in Paris. As for being in the position of a purely technical official now, he can avoid a lot of trouble. And it is also a good thing to be promoted and raise salary. Joseph decided that tonight, he must have something good to eat and celebrate.

"This consideration is very sound and correct. Also, I can earn a lot more, which is a great thing! Joseph laughed, and he said to Kano sincerely, "Thank you, Lazar. If you have time, why don't you come to my house for a meal? ”

"Haha, how can there be a reason for a bachelor to invite someone with a family to eat. You don't even have a hostess there, how can you entertain me? Seeing that Joseph had no trouble, Kano also relieved himself and said with a smile, "Besides, I will also be promoted in rank and salary soon." Anyway, my income is still higher than yours. If it weren't for the fact that I've been so busy all these times, I would have invited you to my house a long time ago. ”

……

"General, are you going to give Joseph and his brother a promotion?" In Lafayette's drawing-room, Fouché asked.

"Their brothers are very capable, and it's a pity not to use them. Raising the rank is also as it should be. Lafayette said unconcernedly, seemingly without any other thoughts.

"But Joseph's speech at the Jacobin Club had a very bad effect on us." Fuché Road.

This is not a lie, Lafayette has succeeded in bringing out a large part of the members of the Jacobin Club, which will be a very big blow to the Jacobin Club. Because it is easy to see what is left as a "dead seed" that has been discarded. But because of Joseph's words, these people became gentlemen who stood their moral ground, and on the contrary, those who followed Lafayette were suspected of traitors. And Lafayette's subordinates are all suspected of villain traitors, so Lafayette himself has naturally become a "rooster and dog thief". This is naturally a big blow to Lafayette, who has always valued his reputation. But because he always valued his reputation, he couldn't take obvious revenge.

"Joseph was just too upright, he didn't have much interest in politics, so he didn't understand what was going on." Lafayette smiled, as if he really didn't blame Joseph.

Foucher sighed inwardly, he knew that Lafayette didn't trust him very much. Although he knew that Robespierre had visited the Bonaparte brothers before the club voted. But he felt that now was not the time to tell the story, and that the news, at some point, might be able to sell for a good price.

"You're magnanimous." Fouché complimented, "Besides, I have heard that Mr. Barnaf has been very close to the court lately. I have also heard that the King intends to have Mr. Pétion succeed Mr. Bhai as Mayor of Paris. ”

"What? That's really ...... What the king thought! Lafayette was both surprised and a little angry. Because Pétion clearly favored a republic.