On a rare holiday, Charles has finally escaped from the recent succession of official duties. ↗ He wanted to take a break, but his grandfather sent someone to call him up.

The Marquis of Trevill, who had always lived in seclusion, suddenly appeared in the garden in the backyard today, and summoned his grandson to accompany him, which made Charles a little surprised.

Surprise to surprise, however, Charles quickly dressed up and went to his little garden.

This small garden, which was only expanded by Charles after his visit, is therefore a little cramped and shabby, and there are no exotic flowers cultivated, and in this early winter season, there are even fewer amazing flowers.

However, the grandparents and grandchildren are not particularly concerned about this kind of thing. The two men, dressed in thick black coats, wandered haphazardly among the withered flowers and flower beds.

Because Grandpa didn't speak, Charles didn't ask much, just respectfully followed his grandfather, in the rather cold wind, the old man wandered quietly in it, and his steps were quite vigorous.

He tried to reach out and help him, but his grandfather didn't take his hand.

"I'm not that old, sir." Perhaps a little dissatisfied with Charles's overly courteous attitude, the old marquis gave him a farewell, "Your grandfather can still fight now, don't rush to replace him." ”

After being counted down by his grandfather like this, Charles had to smile and shrug his shoulders and withdraw his hand.

"I've heard it all, you've been doing a good job lately......" After a long silence, the old marquis suddenly said.

He held his head high. Look into the distance.

"It's a lot of progress." Charles replied with a smile.

"But even with the results. Don't let your guard down, only after the big thing is done and all the opponents have been trampled to the ground and can't get up. You're entitled to pause a bit, understand? Grandpa's tone was still a little stern, "Don't forget, even a genius like Napoleon will do many stupid things once he gets carried away and thinks he can do whatever he wants!" We don't have a genius like him, so we're even less qualified to get carried away, you know? ”

After being scolded by his grandfather like this, Charles couldn't help but become a little nervous.

Oh, yes. He's been a little too relaxed lately, and it's not time for him to feel like he's done.

"I know, Grandpa." He picked himself up and looked at his grandfather, "I will never make the mistake of losing my vigilance." ”

The Marquis of Treville kept looking at his grandson until he saw that he had rekindled his fighting spirit, and he couldn't help but smile a little.

"It's great that you understand that." Grandpa reached out and patted his grandson on the shoulder, "Well done." Charles, you're doing even better than I expected! ”

It is precisely because he is full of expectations for his grandson that he is willing to praise his grandson again after being severely reprimanded. The old man's deep affection for his grandson. It is undoubtedly revealed in this heavy shot.

"The Minister of the 6th Army, whom you recently recommended to us, is indeed a man with enough skill, after my observation during this time. He has made many people fear him and ...... It also made many neutrals who were still waiting and watching. I made up my final decision. Before Charles could answer, Grandpa continued. Charles, our guests are coming. ”

"Guest?" Charles was a little confused.

At this moment, Grandpa's personal servant walked over briskly and whispered a word in the old marquis's ear.

"Bring him here, I'll see him here." The old marquis immediately ordered, and Charles continued to observe with a puzzled expression.

However, it didn't take long for Charles to wait for an answer.

The guests were quickly brought in, and Charles immediately felt as if he had seen the short, burly middle-aged man.

Soon, he found the corresponding record in the memory bank.

Wasn't this the officer he had met a few years earlier, after joining the National Guard, through his cousin's introduction to Colonel de Corvey?

No, it should be called the general now.

During the riots in Paris in June 1848, the brigade commander actively responded to the orders of General Kafenjak, who was then the head of the government and the 6th Army, and led his troops to follow his division into the city of Paris, severely suppressing the people, and even using howitzers when the war was fierce.

Although the methods were fierce and even somewhat brutal, his approach was appreciated and encouraged by the top echelons of the 6th Army and government at the time, and even other 6th Army units followed suit, using heavy force in the capital without hesitation, and with the help of artillery, the June riots were quickly suppressed.

Because of this exploit, de Corvey, who was a colonel at the time, was soon promoted to division commander and general, and returned to the Marseille garrison in the south.

It can also be seen from this that the general de Corvey is the kind of person who is ambitious and never sticks to the means in order to achieve the end.

And isn't that the kind of potential collaborator that Charles and their comrades need most right now?

However, at this time, the general's face could no longer see any flying and domineering looks, but was full of the kind of deference after seeing his predecessors.

He took off his hat and bowed deeply to the Marquis of Treville.

"Monsieur de Treville, it is a great honour to meet you again."

"Ah, you don't have to be so polite!" The old marquis smiled and waved at him, then walked over and shook his hand, looking very kind, "Gerald, we haven't seen each other for years!" ”

"yes, I haven't seen you in years...... Or did I follow Edgar to visit you when I was in Paris? General de Corvey also sighed, "It's a pity that I've been traveling all these years since I was sent to other places, and I haven't had the opportunity to visit you again!" ”

In fact, he had returned to Paris several times over the years, but he had not come to visit the old marquis, who was in a state of embarrassment at the time—but no one would be bored enough to expose such things.

Charles smiled and nodded at him. "General. It's a pleasure to see you again. ”

And the general looked at him and laughed too.

"Charles. You're famous now! I've heard your name even in the South! Ah, this young man is amazing! ”

"Huh? How? Have you seen it? "The old marquis was a little puzzled." I remember that you have been away from Paris for almost 2o years. ”

"When I left Paris. Charles was a little kid, so of course he wouldn't remember me. General de Corvey nodded to Charles in a friendly and cordial manner, no longer with the harshness that he had scolded, "However, when he was transferred back to suppress the mob, I met him, ha! At that time, I thought that this young man must be very promising! As a result, only a few years later, he, everyone said that Edgar had a good son...... As a friend. I'm really happy for him. ”

He's been talking about Edgar all the time, apparently trying to figure out Guò's way to get closer.

Although neither of them had a favorable opinion of the man, neither of them made any expression of displeasure when the general tried to make a friendship, on the contrary, they became more cordial.

"Where are you, I'm just trying to serve the country as much as I can, and I haven't made any achievements yet!" Charles replied, as if ashamed, "I was lucky enough to get such an unqualified position." To be honest, I'm afraid I'll accidentally make a mistake, you're my elder, and I hope you mention me a little more, I'm ......"

"Don't be so modest, Charles. You've done a good enough job, at least I don't see a peer who can do anything like yours......" General de Corvey smiled and shook his head, "Besides. I don't have much to say, it's just. As your father's friend, whenever you need help with something. Just come to me, I'll do my best! ”

The meaning implied in the laughter was understood by both the grandfather and grandson at the same time, and they glanced at each other covertly, obviously understanding the purpose of each other's visit.

However, this is not a new thing, and recently there have been some high-ranking military officers visiting their grandfathers for various reasons to build relationships.

The purpose is also clear.

In the high-ranking circles of the army, it was rumored that in recognition of the great achievements of the Treville grandparents and grandchildren, the Marquis of Treville was about to follow in the footsteps of Prince Jérôme Bonaparte and be made a marshal by President Louis Bonaparte.

Such rumors, in the face of Louis Bonaparte's growing power and influence, seem to be more and more credible.

Grandpa is the patriarch relied on by the resurgent Bonaparte family, and grandson is a high-ranking official in the 6th Military Department, how can such a family not arouse the welcome and flattery of some aspiring people in the army?

It is for this reason that since a few months ago, many people have been visiting the old marquis under various pretexts, especially those officers from noble families, who are always trying to ask the old marquis to carry them in a roundabout way—and the Marquis of Tréville has always dealt with them with a smile, in order to maximize his influence on this occasion of employment.

General de Corvey this time was no exception.

It's just that I don't know what he wants to do and what he wants?

It must have been for something that made him come to Paris from Marseille on business and pay a special visit to Treville's house.

"Gerald, how have you been in Marseille lately?" As if an elder's inquiry, the Marquis of Treville smiled and asked, "You are quite comfortable going back to Paris this time, right?" ”

"Marseille is a good place, the climate is good, the city is beautiful, you should all go there in the future." General de Corvey replied, seemingly unintentionally, "But it is a bit tedious to stay there all the time, for I have come to Paris this time and have seen a lot of new things, which I have not had to play there." ”

Oh, what a clear hint!

The grandfather and grandson looked at each other again.

He wanted to return to Paris as soon as possible and take on a more important position.

For this reason, he was even willing to serve Louis Bonaparte.

And the Bonaparte family was originally despised by these people of noble origin.

From the two people of General de Corvey and the grandchildren of Treville, it can also reflect the true colors of the French aristocracy today.

One can see how illusory the incessant words of "loyalty" and "orthodoxy" of the aristocracy are that only a handful of diehards like Charlotte would take these slogans seriously; Second, it can also be seen that with the changes of the times, the power of the aristocracy has weakened to a certain extent—after the Great Revolution and the subsequent sixty years of shock, they can no longer find a strong enough representative, and in order to protect their existing interests, they can only look outside their own circles to find the protector and leader of their appetite, no matter how much they once looked down on that person.

The Tréville family, on the other hand, has become the spokesperson for this group of people - a family with a large enough noble surname and genealogy, but not lacking enough flexibility to adapt to the changes of the times.

"yes, we all love it here." With a knowing smile, the Marquis of Treville replied with a smile. (To be continued!)

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