Although he was polite on the outside, the Count's hidden worries were quickly revealed by Charles.

It is no wonder that, as an ambassador who has lived here for a long time, at a time when Anglo-French relations are facing a major turning point and are about to usher in gratifying progress, he has not received the praise and appreciation he deserves at home, but has been approached by a fledgling young man who has approached Her Majesty the Queen and Her Excellency the Prime Minister in a grand manner.

In his view, the main responsibility for improving Anglo-French relations should be on him, and he should also lead the forthcoming Anglo-French coordination.

However, because Charles is so hot, he doesn't dare to show too much, so he only dares to intimidate Charles in this subtle way, and use it to regain dominance.

But...... Although he could understand the other party's thoughts, Charles did not mean to be humble at all.

"Following your instructions?" Charles pretended to look at each other curiously, "Sir, did you get any new instructions from the president?" Or is there any decision that Your Excellency did not tell me, but was specifically communicated to you? If this is the case, please tell me right away, and I will not hesitate to follow their instructions. ”

If it is the instructions of the minister and the president, I can follow them, if it is yours, then there is no need.

A hint of embarrassment and panic swept over the count's face at Charles' forthcoming reply.

"Sir, don't worry, I haven't gotten any updated instructions from home." He softened his tone slightly, "I'm just saying that in order to negotiate with Britain more forcefully. You can rely on us more and take advantage of our experience. After all, we have been in the UK for a long time and are more experienced in how to deal with the British. That's the only way. We can get more from the British......"

"I couldn't agree more." Charles nodded, "So, I would like you to seconded me a secretary from the embassy to serve as my senator for the time being, to assist me in my talks with the British, and I will consult him at any time." ”

Charles's words instantly made the entire reception room fall into a cold field.

Because, everyone heard his off-string sound.

"Are you...... Are you telling me to go back? The minister looked at Charles in disbelief.

"Yes, I mean it very clearly - the next talk. Because the stakes are high, you don't have to be there. ”

"Sir, if you don't let me participate, I'm afraid it's not in accordance with the procedure, right? I, now Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, should be in charge of the diplomatic dealings between France and Great Britain. Count de Loncroll's face, which was already very strict, now turned even paler, "If you or Your Excellency the Minister have other arrangements." Bring it up with me, and I'll do it consciously. ”

"No, I don't have any special advice on you, and your arrangements are not something I can handle." Charles waved his hand. said that he didn't mean to ostracize him, and he didn't care about his threat to resign, "But. I'm here in a private capacity, and I don't need your consent to meet anyone. It's also my freedom to think about it. ”

"It's okay to say this to the outside world, so why bother saying it to me. Mr? "Am I not aware of the true purpose of your visit, and of whom you will be approached?" ”

Now that he has been ostracized by Charles, he is not afraid to tell the truth.

"If you have to say that, then all I can say is that I'm sorry." Charles shrugged, "Well, now you can go." ”

Then he stood up and looked at the embassy attachés who had followed the minister.

He was to choose one of them to serve as his temporary assistant - if possible, as a long-term assistant in the future.

Then, his gaze fell on a young man in his twenties, with maroon hair, and a very Sven look.

It looks very pleasing to the eye, it's him.

"Just let him stay, be my translator." Charles pointed at him, then yawned as if tired, "Let's go back to everyone else." ”

This young man, who didn't know whether he was unlucky or lucky, suddenly became the focus of attention in an instant.

It took him a moment to wake up from his initial ignorance, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

"First...... Mr...... You...... What ...... are you? He looked at Charles in alarm and replied incoherently, "But...... But...... I...... You ......"

"What's your name? What is the position now? Before he could finish speaking, Charles interrupted him directly.

"I ...... My name is Paul Bilot, sir. After a few moments, the young man finally came to his senses, but still looked a little alarmed by Charles's sudden move. He is currently the Third Secretary of the Embassy. ”

In other words, is it a low-level staff who has just entered the embassy?

Very good.

"Okay, then you can stay today, I still have something to ask you." Charles continued in an unquestioning tone, "Tomorrow, I may have a meeting with some Englishmen, and you will act as my interpreter at that time, and I will need your opinion on many questions." ”

The young man looked hesitantly at the Charles, then at the puffed ambassador, who opened his mouth to say something, but did not say it, as if he wanted to refuse but did not dare.

"You're too arbitrary, sir!" In the face of this implicit humiliation of Charles, the Earl finally couldn't bear it anymore and stood up angrily, "Your Excellency didn't instruct us like this! ”

"Now I'm up to me here, if you have any opinions, just go and mention them to China." Charles replied calmly.

"I will!"

"Even if you do, what's the use? Will the minister reprimand me for this? Charles sneered. I advise you not to make such futile attempts, "If you do not interfere with my execution of my will, then I will never have any idea of your position." ”

"You can't treat our country's most precious diplomatic undertaking as child's play!"

"I don't, on the contrary, I cherish it so much that I will never give it to anyone else. What I want to promote is de Treville diplomacy, not de Tourgo, and still less de Roncroll diplomacy, so what I need is a reference, not anyone's guidance, and still less a rubber stamp, which you can do and enjoy yourself. Don't think I'm just coming to the ministry for a salary, I need to do my own foreign policy -- as long as I'm on stage for a day. Charles looked at the Count calmly, then shrugged, "Sir, I've made it clearer, haven't I?" Now, please go back first, there are still many things to take care of! ”

Then, he gestured to the Paul-Bilot, signaling him to stop talking nonsense and obey orders.

The young man looked at the ambassador and hesitated for a moment, but finally chose to remain silent.

Seeing Charles treat the ambassador so forcefully, the young man understood even more the power of this Monsieur de Treville.

He understood that if he did not go back with the ambassador and others this time, then he would no longer have room for himself in the embassy in the future. But, for the sake of his own future, he finally decided to take a gamble to see if this Monsieur Tréville would be blind to himself because of his appearance—and if he did, it would mean a bright future for him.

Everybody knows that Monsieur de Treville likes to promote young people who are capable and ambitious, doesn't he?

After being reprimanded by Charles, the Count de Roncroll left the palace with his other entourage, leaving only Paul Bilot.

By this time, it was already getting dark.

Charles glanced at Paul-Bilout, who was still very nervous.

"Don't be afraid, sir...... As long as you are good, this accident will be an unexpected blessing for you, not a catastrophe from heaven. ”

"But I'm just worried that it won't be good to behave in front of you, sir!" Paul grunted uneasily, and a hint of unease flashed across Sven's face again.

After a moment, his eyes suddenly widened. "You...... Do you speak English? ”

"Yes, I will." Charles nodded dryly, "Not only do I speak English, but I also speak German, and although I am not very fluent, at least I can converse with people fluently." ”

Is it...... Paul Bilot sighed inwardly.

Since he could, his chances of being a little less likely to be on the table were even smaller......

"I guess you don't know yet, tomorrow...... I'm going to talk to the British Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretaries. Charles went on bluntly, "As I have just said, I need not be too much in accordance with the statutes laid down by His Excellency the Minister, but there is no doubt that I do not wish to break down with them and damage Anglo-French relations...... So, you need to take on the heavy lift, and I need you to act as a buffer. If you do it right, you can count on any reward you want from me. ”

"......" The young man's breathing was slightly rapid.

Is there much else to be expected from a diplomat of civilian origin like him?

"But first, please recognize the reality - I kept you, not because of how much power you have, I haven't seen that yet, I only left you because you had a good luck." Charles's tone suddenly became arrogant, "If, if you want to keep this luck, please keep a low profile, understand?" ”

If a basin of cold water was poured on it, the original excitement in Paul-Bilout's heart was suddenly extinguished.

"You...... You're ......"

"So, I don't need any other opinion from you, you just need to do my will, understand?" (To be continued......)