For some time after that, Napoleon was very busy. First of all, representatives from all walks of life in Paris came to retain him: representatives of workers, entrepreneurs, and French prospects...... As well as representatives of the entertainment industry, led by the Moulin Rouge, everyone expressed their hope that Napoleon would be able to serve another term, and then another term, and then ...... Until "the small stone becomes a big stone, and the big stone is covered with moss".

With great difficulty, these people were sent away, and these were the representatives of the peasants and soldiers from all over France, and then the representatives of the countries of Europe. He assured them that there would be continuity in France's policy and that it would continue to take care of everyone's interests.

Of course, in these representatives, as well as in various media throughout Europe, Napoleon received all kinds of praise. Newspapers of any country, even the most conservative, with a distinctly royal tendency, which had always opposed the French Revolution, had to admit that Napoleon was one of the few great men of his life. As for the other newspapers, they sang the praises unanimously, and summed it up: "Napoleon is worthy of heaven and earth, Weizhen Huanyu, Wencheng Wude, ancient and modern." ”

However, so many people have come to persuade him, but Napoleon has no intention of wavering, and he has already reached this point, and if he shakes again, he will be laughed at.

So many people began to think about taking Napoleon's class.

Originally, everyone thought that there was one person who was very likely to become the next first consul. That was Napoleon's younger brother, Lucien Bonaparte. Lucien has been the Minister of Truth for so many years, and he has made remarkable achievements, and he is also Napoleon's younger brother, so he can naturally get more people's support, so if he wants to run, then anyone else will follow and run.

In addition to Lucien, there are several others who are also very likely to become First Consuls. The first is Foreign Minister Talleyrand. In this era, in Europe, in general, the Minister of Foreign Affairs is the highest official after the head of state. In the UK, for example, if the Prime Minister is suddenly admitted to the intensive care unit due to some special circumstances, such as an illness, and is no longer able to perform his duties, then the Foreign Secretary will temporarily act as Prime Minister, although the Foreign Secretary may not know about this through the Russia Today report.

And the abilities of Talleyrand himself are quite good. But when it comes to being the first consul, he has a problem, and that is that his reputation is not very good. Everyone in Europe knew that Talleyrand was a greedy guy who didn't give money and didn't do anything. When it comes to moral character, it is really too far from Napoleon, who can be called a saint.

Another possible person is the Minister of Public Security, Fouché. Fouchet's ability, that is universally recognized. Moreover, Fuche is an honest official, and there has never been a scandal of abusing power for personal gain. Among the people, they have a reputation for being honest and honest, upright, not afraid of the powerful, and enforcing the law like a mountain. So much so that the French swore by bets and often brought a fortune. For example: "If I'm XX, let me go out and let Fuche catch me." ”

In general, Fouché's reputation was better than that of Talleyrand. Moreover, it was generally accepted by the French people that Fouché's ability, especially in dealing with complex matters, was also stronger than that of Talleyrand.

However, Fouché also had a problem, that is, his image in the hearts of the French people was not amiable enough. Although the French believe that Fouché is a good man who is incorruptible, fair, selfless and fearless, everyone has more than awe of him, and there is not enough closeness, or even no sense of closeness. It's also normal, and in general, awesome people, it's always hard to feel relatable. Such a person is always prone to loss in democratic voting. In contrast, Talelang, who always appeared in front of everyone with a smile, seemed to be more likable.

Of course, if Lucien decided to run, then they, neither Talleyrand nor Fouché, would have no drama at all. The mere status of "Napoleon's brother" was enough for him to win easily. Although everyone knows that Lucien is a playboy and has a whole bunch of illegitimate children. If several children of different colors suddenly pop up during his campaign speech, hug his legs and call him daddy, not only will the French people not think that someone is wronging him, but even his own first reaction will be: "This is my child with whom?" ”

If this is in the Puritan-based, under the guise of religious freedom, but in fact very **** America, such a thing can be called a "scandal", even after a few centuries, a politician in addition to such a thing will have a serious impact on him.

But in France, the situation is different. After all, I'm in France. In France, what a failure it would be for a man with status and status to not even have a mistress. Just like the French lady, if she doesn't even have a mistress, then how unattractive is she? So in France, it is common for a husband to introduce a lover to his wife, and a wife helps her husband find a mistress, and Lucien's inappropriate life, with many mistresses and illegitimate children, is not a problem at all, and it is even an advantage, because it shows that he is attractive. In contrast, how boring and unattractive it should be to guard his wife's wealth all his life.

But Lucien will certainly not run in the election. Because if he was going to participate in the elections, then why did His Excellency Napoleon have to retire? But the most important thing is who His Excellency Napoleon wants to be his successor. It's me, or Fuche. Well, Victor, if you were His Excellency Napoleon, who would you choose? ”

From his villa, Talleyrand and his friend, Victor Treville, who is now a budding diplomat, said. If Talleyrand does become the first consul, then Victor will most likely become the next foreign minister.

"I think it's more likely that you're the minister." Victor replied.

"Why?"

"Because Fuche has done so much dirty work, His Excellency the First Consul is a little worried about him, and even wary of him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let his younger brother be the minister of the Ministry of Truth. This was clearly guarding against him. Minister Fouché was largely unable to find fault with him, but the more this was the case, the more the First Consul would not let him be his successor. Even if I asked my uncle to be the first consul, I wouldn't let him do it. In any case, no matter who is the first consul, Minister Fouché's position is unshakable. For now, I think you should have the greatest hope, Mr. Minister, so I would like to congratulate you in advance. ”