"Transform the whole country?" Perhaps because the words that suddenly came out of Charles's mouth were so bizarre that General de Corvey couldn't help but be stunned. "What does this mean?"

"The president has a whole set of plans for governing the country, and all that's missing is the opportunity to carry it out. Once we seize the opportunity, we can fundamentally change the country, and if we may not be able to maintain our rule forever, at least our deeds will be remembered by all. "Emperors and dynasties come and go, but only the grandest deeds remain there for the people to remember." ”

"The grandest achievement?" The general still looked at Charles with some confusion, as if he couldn't understand what he was thinking.

Still, Charles didn't want to say more.

Whether it is ancient or modern, Chinese and foreign, it is always taboo to communicate with each other, even if this person is a friend of his father and cousin, after all, he has not been in contact for many years, and there is no need to say too much to him.

However, the general, who had already piqued his interest, did not intend to give up his curiosity.

He looked at Charles with a slight frown, "Do you mean the president wants to start a war?" ”

His tone was reserved, as if he was worried about something, and there was no expression in his expression that would give rise to the excitement that many officers would have at hearing the word 'war'.

His feelings were not incomprehensible to Charles - there were many people in the army who were not so hot-blooded, who were not carried away by the so-called honors and achievements, who were not keen on war and conquest, who were rather suspicious of the rapid rise of Louis Bonaparte - they feared that the president was also a well-hidden war fanatic, who, if he gained power, would draw the whole country into a series of wars, repeating the tragedy of decades ago. Let the country fall into a desperate situation that will not be able to recover until a few decades later.

"You don't have to worry, General, I didn't mean that." Charles turned around and smiled reservedly at the general, "I think I've known you for a long time, and you can tell that I'm not the kind of person who gets carried away by blood, let alone that kind of wild thoughts. I mean, President, I'm going to take us with a group of aides to heal the wounds of a country that has been traumatized for years, and then we're going to work together to lead a new, reunited nation that will create a great wealth that has never been seen before, and that will bring the country into an era of prosperity that has never been seen before. ”

After hearing Charles's explanation, the general's expression finally relaxed a little.

"Very good idea." He smiled and complimented Charles, but didn't seem too serious.

"Yes, I know that for many years the kings have said these things back and forth, and no one has done them every time, so now everyone just treats them as empty words," Charles replied with a smile, "but this time, please believe that we mean it." This is not only because of our strong determination, but also because the progress of science and civilization has given us more powerful tools than those before us to achieve our goals. For example, how could people a hundred years ago imagine that this country would one day have a railway network of thousands or even tens of thousands of miles? And this will surely happen in our hands! In addition, there is the army, there is education, there is the countryside, and there is a qiē...... Every qiē in France will be changed to a dazzling look in the world. Yes, fate and hard work have made us take on unimaginable responsibilities, then we must carry it forward! ”

Charles's remarks moved the old and sophisticated General de Corvey a little.

Although it may not be possible, at least the spirit is commendable.

"I told you you were a fighter." He smiled and nodded at Charles in encouragement. "The performance of the Ministry of Railways before you is obvious to all, and I think you will play a greater role in this in the future - after all, the president values you very much. You're right, if you can accomplish what you said in ten or twenty years, I'm sure you'll go down in history. ”

"It's an honor." Charles replied confidently.

Seeing Charles's radiant appearance, the general couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Edgar does have a good son!" After laughing, he sighed again.

After sighing, he looked at Charles carefully.

"Well, that is, in your opinion, in the future, it is not advisable for our country to conduct a large-scale foreign war?"

Charles is the president's confidant, and if he is against the war, then the president's attitude can be expected.

"I really don't particularly like war, because as long as there is a war, there is no certainty, and it is like a gamble, and it is possible that the work that has been built up for many years will completely collapse overnight." Charles smiled bitterly, "Even a genius like the Emperor hasn't withstood a single blow?" ”

Charles's answer relieved the general slightly.

However, his heart was soon lifted again.

"Of course, some kind of limited war may be necessary when the country is in need. Gambling is not a bad thing to do with the prospect of winning a victory," Charles still smiled, but his tone sounded less kind, "Of course, we don't intend to fight for the sake of fighting, otherwise even if we win a big victory, there is only one way to lose." ”

In other words, there is still a war...... The general's heart tightened slightly, did I make a wrong choice?

It was not that he was afraid of going to war, but that he was afraid that the Bonapartes would be carried away by power again, and that they would go to war with all of Europe, and that France would be left alone again, and that the history of conquest by foreign coalitions would be repeated.

"So, can you tell me a little bit about who is most likely to be your 'must' at the moment?" After forcibly suppressing the uneasiness in his heart, the general asked in a low voice.

Because he was very concerned in his heart, his tone unconsciously became very strict.

Charles frowned slightly, slightly hesitating.

I've said enough today, should I continue to reveal some facts to him?

It is obviously dangerous to say too much to him, and no one knows if he will leak secrets; But if you want to win him over further, it is obviously necessary to tell him some secrets and calm his heart.

After a few seconds, Charles quickly weighed in his mind the importance of the general, and finally came to the conclusion that this general, who had a certain prestige in the army, was of great value to the present Bonapartists, and that it was worth the risk of him.

"I think I've made it very clear that we will only choose our enemies sensibly, and then we will fight a war that will never exceed the limits of our country." Charles unconsciously leaned closer to the other and looked the general in the eye, "In a word—the president remembers how his uncle went from peak to destruction, so he never intends to repeat the mistakes of the past, we have a strong external force to rely on." ”

"A strong external force? What is that? As Charles had expected, the general immediately asked.

Charles didn't speak, just raised his finger slightly, pointing in a northwest direction.

"Huh?" The general was a little strange at first, but after a few seconds, he suddenly realized...... "Ah! Is that actually the case? No wonder...... No wonder! ”

Britain, the island nation that proudly proclaimed 'Britain rules the whole sea,' was northwest of where they now were.

Nowadays, even the most arrogant and conceited French recognize Britain as the world's leading power, and it would not be a nuisance to wage war against any country if it could be used as a help.

"And who is the president's imaginary enemy?" After a moment of consternation, the general finally calmed down the excitement in his heart. "Charles, sue me, in a few years, in which country will I fight?"

"General, I've said enough today." Charles shrugged his shoulders slightly and smiled slightly regretfully, "You can guess the rest for yourself, and I believe that with your wisdom, it is not difficult to guess." ”

Seeing that Charles no longer wanted to say more, the general fell into deep thought, until a moment later, he slowly raised his head.

"That's right...... That's right......" Now, his eyes have become very clear, "I understand, I understand......"

"You understand? That would be great. Charles looked at each other calmly, "Still, I guess we didn't mention anything today, right?" ”

"Oh yes, of course, you didn't tell me anything, it's just my own whims." The general hurriedly replied, "I'm afraid I still don't know anything." ”

"Really? That's a pity. Charles nodded, then smiled and waved his hand again, "It's getting late, I think I've breathed enough of this fresh air, so let's go back first?" ”

Before he could reply, Charles turned to leave.

But the general still stood there motionless, looking at the Charles as if thoughtful.

"What's the matter, General? Is there anything else you want to say? Charles was a little surprised, so he stopped and looked at the general in confusion.

And the general was still a little hesitant, as if he was still hesitating about something, and he looked like he wanted to say something.

"Tell me, what are you afraid of me?" Charles sighed softly and encouraged the other party, "With the two of us here today, we can pretend that we didn't say anything, just like we just did." I was defenseless against you just now, sir. ”

Perhaps it was because of Charles's agitation that the general finally made up his mind.

Then, he looked up at Charles, and there seemed to be something in his eyes that he had never seen before.

"Charles, thank you for being so candid with me just now. So, next, to my question, can you go ahead and be frank? ”

"Please." Charles was noncommittal.

"Is it entirely the president's idea that you say, 'We need to be cautious and only need a limited war?'" The general's tone became more stern than ever, "With what you know about him, will he be the same in the future?" Won't he be like his uncle, carried away by the victory he has won, and end up making enemies of everyone without any scruples? ”

His questioning suddenly caused a terrible silence.

Am I asking too much? For a moment, the general felt some regret in his heart. But by this time he could not take back his words.

"Who can say for sure what the future holds? At least it's okay for now. "Charles finally broke the icy silence." If that's the case in the future, I'll try to dissuade him. ”

"What if he doesn't listen to your counsel then?" The general asked.

There was silence again.

"I'll do my best to convince him, even if it angers him and breaks the trust between us." Charles replied.

His answer finally relieved the general.

Is this young man an extremely selfish careerist, or an ambitious idealist?

He really couldn't see this junior clearly.

What he didn't know was that the young man, who had witnessed a qiē in the history books, was not very idealistic, but just didn't want to end up with the funeral of Louis Bonaparte and his empire - he was willing to do a qiē for this.

"If there is a day...... "I ......hope in the ear of Charles in the icy wind, " We were able to stop him. ”R1152