Under the stunned gaze of Louis Pasteur, Charles had no qualms about suggesting that live humans be used for experiments on germs and resistance. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

This is indeed a bit beyond the imagination of Louis Pasteur, who studied diligently and worked hard to accumulate knowledge, and was bent on how to make his research results for the benefit of society and the motherland, and become a respected scholar, where did he ever think of conducting his own research in this way?

Although Charles said it in a very high-profile manner, it was still difficult for him to accept it in his heart for a while.

"Sir, we will undoubtedly do our best to serve her when the country is in need, and we are willing to study without sleep or food...... But I don't think we need to pay that price for our research, and we can do what you have to do in the normal way. ”

At this time, he already regretted the difficulty he had just raised with His Excellency the Minister, where did he think that His Excellency would not hesitate to give such a solution.

However, the development of the matter was beyond his control, and His Excellency the Minister stared at him with blazing eyes, as if he would not be allowed to dodge, "Mr. Pasteur, I believe in your wisdom and ability, otherwise I would not have chosen you among so many people to take on this heavy responsibility, but since the difficulty exists, then we should find a way to overcome it, instead of turning a blind eye or avoiding it!" Didn't you already say that? If you do experiments with animals, it will affect the observation of the experiment, and in any case, there is a difference between animals and people. ”

"But ......," Louis-Pasteur wanted to say something more.

"Don't worry too much, sir. Since ancient times, the progress of medicine and even science has come at a cost, and there is everything in the treasure house of knowledge, but we need to open it ourselves...... We can't pass up the opportunity to open this door because of some small flaw, can we? Charles's tone had become more and more aggressive, and it seemed that he was no longer allowed to refuse, "Actually, to be honest with you, I'm not afraid to wait a few more months, but think about it, in the face of the coming war, can our soldiers wait?" While they are struggling and wailing in pain, shouldn't the state find a way to heal the suffering of these people as quickly as possible? The price to pay is only the enemies of some countries, and I think it's the best of both worlds."

"Even some prisoners, they ...... They should also be punished by law, not treated as test subjects, which is legally non-compliant and not academically ethical. Louis Pasteur plucked up the courage to say what was on his mind, "If I do this, my conscience will be condemned, and people will accuse me of disregard for morality for the sake of research." ”

"Serving the country is the greatest morality, isn't it? France needs your best efforts, not moral reproaches! No one can blame you for this! Charles immediately retorted, "Tell me, that the soldiers are willing to risk their lives for the sake of their country, and to charge at the onslaught of bullets, and that you are not willing to endure even a small moral concern for the soldiers of France?" And it's an unfounded concern! ”

This question was like a sharp knife that pierced Louis Pasteur's heart, and he suddenly did not know how to answer.

For pure scientists, who are not very fond of money or even fame, appealing to national enthusiasm is the most useful tactic, and Charles has a little temptation to focus on this aspect.

Moreover, this trick was indeed very useful to Pasteur, because he was a very patriotic scholar, and in his original history, because of his outstanding achievements in the study of biology and chemistry, he had become a scientist with a high reputation throughout Europe in his later years, and the University of Bonn in Germany solemnly bestowed an honorary degree on him.

However, when the Franco-Prussian War broke out, France was defeated in the war, and the German Confederate forces led by Prussia forcibly occupied French territory and extorted huge reparations.

If Charles had persuaded him with money and fame, it would have been meaningless, and he would not have tarnished his conscience and research for it, but it would have been a different matter if he had used the general interests of the country, and it was hard for Pasteur to imagine that he would be willing to see a soldier die for his hesitation, even though the responsibility was not on him.

He frowned in embarrassment, clearly shaken.

"Don't worry, one of the main reasons why I chose death row prisoners and those spies who are destined to be punished by us is to keep it secret, and no one will know the details of this matter, and no one will accuse you." Seeing that he was close to success, Charles threw the last card unhurriedly, "Besides, even if it is leaked, the responsibility is entirely on me - you are only at my orders, and you don't have to bear any responsibility for it." ”

"We can deceive the world, we can hide from everyone, but we can't hide from God, He can see." Louis-Pasteur smiled wryly, "Even if no one knows, I have an incomparably heavy responsibility on my conscience." But, Mr. Treville, for the sake of the lives of the soldiers, I am willing to take on such a responsibility, and I only hope that you will provide us with the best experimental conditions in order to minimize the loss of human life......"

"Of course, don't worry." Charles also became serious, and nodded heavily, as if he was also infected with that compassionate moral feeling, "France will be grateful for your sacrifice, and your conscience will only be exalted by this compassion and courage......"

To be honest, he was not in a hurry to produce results a few months or a year later, but he wanted to use it in this way to slowly impress Pasteur and get him to do some research that he was not too keen on, and gradually get used to doing what Charles told him, so that his intellect could be put to better use.

Of course, Louis Pasteur would not have understood the intentions hidden under Charles's impassioned words, because of Charles's support and help to him, he now regarded Charles as an imperial minister who was enthusiastic about national affairs, tirelessly wanted to serve the country and did not ask about difficulties, generous and energetic, and a rare pillar of the empire, it was precisely because of this good impression that after Charles's persuasion, he finally decided to put aside some moral concerns in his heart and use living people to conduct some experiments, So that the soldiers of the empire can get rid of the terrible typhoid fever as soon as possible.

After all, the development of medicine did require some kind of sacrifice, and he was now too young, unknown, and with too few resources to escape outside influences and conduct independent scientific research.

"By the time I made this decision, I was no longer noble." Louis-Pasteur smiled bitterly, and the sparkle in his eyes dimmed a little, "Yet, no matter what, I am grateful that you have provided me with such superior and convenient conditions, Your Excellency. May God have mercy on me so that I can put an end to this nightmare without causing too terrible consequences. ”

"It's inevitable, I'm convinced." Charles laughed, then reached out his hand and patted the other man on the shoulder, as a way to convey his confidence, "France will be grateful to you." ”

With his encouragement, Pasteur was still a little unnatural, but he was able to control his emotions, and he talked to Charles about the situation in the laboratory again, and then took Charles to the depths of the laboratory for a tour.

Knowing that it was safe to have Louis Pasteur lead the way, and that it was a well-maintained laboratory, Charles was still a little hairy at the thought that he was in the company of all kinds of virulent germs, so he did not look around, but simply inspected the place, encouraged the staff, and promised to continue to improve their living conditions and salaries, and then left.

By the time he returned to the hotel where he was staying, it was already getting dark, and by this time, his close subordinate Kong Ze had already arrived and was waiting for him.

The inn was nominally privately run, but in fact Charles had purchased it directly from the state budget, so he had maximum freedom of movement here, and his entourage took him to a secret room where Kong Ze was waiting.

Although it was already close to early summer and the temperature had become very high, Kong Ze was still wearing a black coat and a black hat with a low brim as usual, as if he had wrapped himself in an overcoat.

Charles didn't like this style of dressing very much, but he didn't mind, and directly beckoned him to sit down.

"I have just received a telegram that His Majesty the Emperor of Austria has decided to accept the invitation of the Emperor of France to attend the birthday celebration of His Majesty the Empress of France, and to extend his most sincere greetings to her." After a few years of getting along with the two, Kong Ze has become accustomed to the style of informality and long story short, so as soon as he sat down, he reported directly to Charles, "The diplomatic procedures will continue for a while, but it is expected that he will be able to come in half a month." ”

According to Charles's requirements, Kong Ze used his previous experience and contacts in the police department to set out to establish a news network, after several years of tempering and Charles's investment at any cost, this network has begun to gradually take shape, and it has also made Charles's news very well-informed and much more convenient to act, but because of the limited conditions, this network is currently only covering France, and the collection of foreign intelligence information is not ideal, but fortunately, this time someone in the Austrian Empire is cooperating with Charles- Prince Richard von Metternich single-handedly arranged this matter, and then immediately after the success, he sent a telegram to the French authorities and the Charles at the same time, so Charles's subordinates got the news at the first time, and then reported it to Charles when he came to Giverny.

"Oh, that's great news!" Despite his usual reserve, Charles was overjoyed by the news.

The arrival of the Austrian Emperor not only embodies the theme of Franco-Austrian friendship, but also proves that his diplomatic line is promising, and it is already bearing fruit.

By such a move, the outside world will surely be able to see that Tréville is no longer in the Foreign Office, but his soul and invisible hands are influencing French diplomacy and pushing it according to his heart.

And Austria was being pushed by him on the road to a break with Russia and then to have to rely on France.

Seeing that his plan was coming true step by step, even a person like him couldn't help but be excited, he stood up suddenly, and looked at Kong Ze with a spring breeze on his face.

"Thank you very much for your continued service, I will issue you a medal. If you are interested in attending a banquet to welcome the Austrian Emperor, I can also give you an invitation. ”

"Thank you." Kong Ze indifferently accepted Charles's thanks, "You can give me the medal, as for the banquet, I don't need it, I think it's meaningless." ”

"Haha, pointless! You're going to make a lot of people angry, because they're going to break their heads for an invitation. Charles laughed, not offended by Kong Ze's attitude, "Well, since you don't want to, it's okay, I'll go get you a legion of honor, and use your status in the shipping federation to recognize your contribution to the empire's shipping......"

"Thank you." Kong Ze straightened his waist and looked handsome.

Of course, this is not his most important task.

"You've already brought everything, haven't you?" Charles asked again, and then became serious again.

"I've brought it over." Kong Ze nodded indifferently.

Because of Charles's previous orders, he had wandered the Black Sea coast and entrenched in the vicinity of Crimea for a long time, where he collected a lot of information about Turkey, Ukraine, and Russians, and surveyed the terrain of various places, leaving behind a large amount of investigative materials, which of course the military was extremely interested in.

Among the officers who came with Charles today were two officers from the General Staff, who had come to this secret place to collect information, which they were going to use as a reference for the development of battle plans.

"The officers will come back later, so you can have a good talk with them." Charles whispered.

"Okay." Kong Ze immediately responded.

At this moment, under the leadership of the attendants, Fran also came.

"I don't think I need to introduce you to each other." Charles smiled and said to Kong Ze, "However, now that you are colleagues, please work together to contribute to the industrial mobilization of the Empire." ”

"Yes, sir." Fran and Kong Ze immediately responded.

"Don't be so serious, it's a good day!" Charles was in a good mood and couldn't help but smile at Fran, "Miss Treville, your time to shine is coming. ”

"What?" Fran was puzzled.

"The Emperor and the future Empress of Austria are coming, and you will surely be one of the people they flatter." Charles explained to her with a smile.

"Is that so? Oh, my God...... The emperor of Austria will actually come! Fran was incredulous.

"It's a fact, Austria can use us now, plus they also have a good excuse, after all, Her Majesty Queen Kalona is their good boy." Charles replied with a smile.

"So...... Her Majesty the future Queen...... Is she good-looking? I think I've heard a lot of people say that. Fran thought for a moment, then asked in a low voice. She's younger than me, and she's about to become the queen of the empire, and it's hard enough for her. ”

"Sissi is beautiful, I have seen it, it is indeed beautiful, and it is smart, and it is ...... Smart. Charles remembered something.

During his and Charlotte's visit to Austria, they met His Majesty Franz-Josef and the princess at Schönbrunn Palace, leaving some nostalgic memories.

Because she was still too young, she was not married to the emperor, but now everyone regarded her as the queen of Austria, and she became the talk of the social world because of her beauty, even if people like Fran who rarely spoke had heard of her.

"You seem to have a good impression of her...... It's all called that! Seeing her brother say this, Fran couldn't help but feel a little jealous, "Is she that pretty?" ”

"It's really beautiful," Charles replied casually, but soon he thought of something, and said to his sister with a smile, "Of course, in my mind, you are prettier, because she doesn't have such bright blonde hair and sapphire eyes as you, which she doesn't have." It is a great pity that the most beautiful and noble lady in Germany has no blond hair and blue eyes......"

"Do I deserve your praise for having only my hair and eyes?" Fran was so angry by this answer that she didn't know whether to be happy or angry.

"Everywhere deserves praise, but this is the best." Charles leaned down slightly, looking at her thin neck and looking at the white, shiny skin. "Of course, the skin and body are also worth ......"

"Don't go on!" Fran was a little shy now, and her face was slightly red. Then she remembered that there was another person here—though not very presence.

But Kong Ze still had a rigid face, looking at the chandelier on the roof, as if all the sounds had not reached his ears.

His years of experience in the police service, combined with years of service with His Excellency Chancellor Tréville, had taught him to keep his mouth shut, and he knew what to be honest about and what to keep in his heart.

"Okay, let's not talk about it." Charles also felt speechless.

He looked at Kong Ze again, "I'm going to celebrate you tonight, let's have a few more drinks......"

"Drink less!" Before Kong Ze could respond, Fran persuaded him distressedly. "You've been so tired lately, you shouldn't have used alcohol to destroy yourself anymore."

"Alcohol is the best way to rest, isn't it?" Charles was unimpressed by this persuasion, and he still looked at Kong Ze, "Then, let's enjoy the rest of the peace." ”