"The National Guard?" When he heard Charles's question, the little Duke of Treville was not very surprised, but just glanced at his son!" What do you want to ask this for? ”

"Actually, it's not a big deal......," Charles said meaningfully, "I've heard some bad news lately, so I'm going to check with you and find out what's going on in the militia." ”

"Keeping up with the latest developments? What do you mean by that, Charles, don't talk to us so roundaboutly, just say it. His cousin couldn't help laughing, "It's all closed, what are you still doing." ”

"Well, the reality is, I've heard recently that some people are walking in the Self-Defense Forces with some dangerous thoughts...... Some dangerous ideas that are not good for the current regime. Charles smiled and said it directly.

"Huh? How can it be? The little duke was a little puzzled, "Is there still anyone in there who speaks for the mob now?" Who is it? ”

His reaction was understandable for this: the National Guard carried out several purges in June 1848, before and after the suppression of the mob riots, and had already eliminated the dangerous elements (i.e., the radicals and republicans) from the inside, and he could not imagine that there would still be some fish that had slipped through the net to spread evil rebellious ideas.

As a high-ranking officer in the National Guard, the Duke of Philippe de Treville Jr. was naturally also heavily involved in the purge of dangerous elements. That's why he was so surprised by Charles's words.

"Nope. That was not what I meant. Charles waved his hand, "I'm just worried that some people want to use the SDF against us - the president." And my group. ”

After hearing Charles's obvious answer, the little duke looked at his son again with some consternation. "You mean ......?"

"Yes, the President and I are now a little worried, afraid that someone will use the National Guard Army to cause trouble and threaten ...... Well, the operation of the existing government. Charles nodded and continued. I'm not thinking about it, but according to some credible information, it is true that there are people who are inciting rebellion in the garrison and the self-defense forces in Paris......"

Now his cousin understood.

"Are you suspicious of our commander?" His eyes flickered. As if wondering what Charles and the others were thinking, "General Shangarne is not to your liking?" ”

"It can't be said that we can't tolerate him...... It's just that he needs to work more smoothly with us......" Charles still smiled, "Otherwise, as things stand." It's all worrying. ”

"Oh......," replied the little duke meaningfully. Shire. I've only been in the Self-Defense Army, so I don't know if General Shangargne is really that unruly now. ”

"Why not be unruly? He didn't listen to any of our suggestions at all, so it was a polite discussion. Charles shook his head, "Since he has rejected the olive branch we have handed him, he has no choice but to accept the white glove we have handed him - a country where government decrees cannot be tolerated, and he must understand who is in charge now." ”

This couldn't be more obvious than that, so that his cousin understood. The determination of the Bonapartist elements to get rid of General Shangarne and his supporters was already unshakable.

"So what do you need us to do?"

"Don't move yet, and patiently collect their current movements inside. It's important for us to look at the officers and see which ones are hard-hearted and who are just going along with us, because we can't get rid of them all......"

That is, if done right, the Trévilles could keep a large number of people in the new purge that was destined to come, and gain their gratitude - and of course, large sums of money.

After receiving this almost explicit hint, the little duke's eyes lit up.

"And when are you going to do it?"

"We can't rush yet, we have to slow down." Charles's tone was still steady and soothing, "You can do what you need to do now. ”

"Okay, okay." The little duke nodded repeatedly, "I will pay close attention to the movements in the Self-Defense Army, and if anyone really plans to rebel, we will report it to you at any time." ”

"Okay, then you'll take care of it."

After Charles finished speaking, he smiled at Charlotte next to him, indicating that he had finished the matter.

To tell the truth, in the eyes of Louis-Bonaparte and his henchmen, there was no fear that there would really be a reactionary rebellion from the SDF, because they understood that as long as the regular army did not move, it would be difficult for the SNR, which was essentially a militia, to carry out military operations on its own.

The key is to ensure that the regular army is subordinate to Bonaparte - this is the only important job. Therefore, it would be a little less effort for them to leave the task of keeping an eye on the SDF to other non-core supporters.

"Charles, I don't think there's a need to be too anxious now, since Louis-Philippe's old dog is about to die now, the supporters of the Orleans faction will also fall into chaos for the time being, they won't have time to make any big troubles now, you can deal with them calmly, so you don't have to worry so much......" Charlotte comforted Charles with a smile, and handed over her handkerchief, motioning Charles to wipe the sweat from her head, "At least have a good rest tonight?" I think you look tired. ”

"Thank you." Charles smiled at Charlotte and took the handkerchief.

"Well, why don't you rest here tonight?" Uncle Tang echoed his daughter's statement, and then suddenly looked at his son next to him, "Philip, it's not a way for you to wander around like this, I've been so busy lately, why don't you come to the National Guard to help?" ”

Although the tone was inquiring, there was obviously an undoubted look in his father's eyes, so Philip quickly nodded and agreed.

"Okay, Dad."

………………

After talking to the Duke's family, Charles took advantage of the servants' arrival to clean up and followed Philip into a smoking room next to the living room.

"Philip, do you have something to call me?" Charles looked at his cousin with some confusion.

"Well, I'm here to apologize to you." Philip shrugged.

"Apologize?" Something strange about the Charles. "Is there anything you want to apologize to me?"

Philip, who was standing across from him, was wearing a black tuxedo and a beautiful blue bow tie, neatly tidy and decent, his smile was calm and gentle, coupled with the kind of look on his face that was always full of care, like a young version of his father. Apparently, he must have been a witty and joking man in general, and that cheerful rabbit air was so vivid that it was exactly like Albert's.

Although they did not have a close relationship when they were children, Philip was quite friendly with Charles at the time, and did not interfere with his dealings with Charlotte.

"It's nothing...... It's just that I want to sue you, I'm afraid that my marriage with your sister won't be done......" He looked a little embarrassed, and the smile on his face became a little dry, "We don't have the same interests......"

"Huh?" Charles still didn't understand, but a sudden surge of joy welled up in his heart. "What do you mean by that?"

"Hey...... It's a really hard thing to say, what should I say......" the cousin sighed, "Anyway, I'm not saying that your sister isn't beautiful, in fact I think she's very beautiful." It's just that I've met her a few times, I don't know what's going on, we can't talk together at all, she's too strict and serious, she always doesn't look at me, and she doesn't match my tone, so I don't know what to say...... Maybe I want to talk about painting, but I don't know anything about it and I'm not interested in it. In short, we always have nothing to say without saying a few words, which is very uncomfortable. You say that if we stay like this for decades, won't we drive people crazy? Forget it......"

Philip poured bitter water on Charles with a helpless expression, "One more, brother, you make me feel too uncomfortable......"

"Me? What's wrong with me? ”

"What else are you doing?" He raised his hand and patted Charles on the shoulder, "What are you doing with such great power?" I have done everything, and now I have climbed to such a high position, so that my father and grandfather use you as an example every day to spur me on, urging me to hurry up, and even Charlotte has said me several times! But isn't that the case with everyone except you, the weirdo? Why do you have to do that? Today, my father is going to throw me into the self-defense army, saying that he must do something for my family...... Do you think you should be blamed for this? ”

"Dude, you can't blame me, can you? At your age and me, you can't just think about it all day, right? You have to do something for the family......" Charles came back to his senses and patted the other man on the shoulder, "Okay, okay, since your father has already ordered it, then listen carefully." ”

He didn't want to get married at all, he just wanted to have fun for a few more years.

At the same time, he gave up the opportunity to marry his sister, but it seemed that he did not feel pity.

What an eyeless fool. Charles couldn't help but laugh inwardly. "As for the marriage, since you don't want to, and she doesn't either, then we just have to write it off, right? It's not like you have to be together anyway. ”

"That's it!" Philip chimed in. Just go back and tell my grandfather, so I can have an explanation......"

"Well, I will." Charle sternly assured his cousin.

Seeing that he was on his mind, Philip breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'll treat you to a good drink then!"

Suddenly, as if thinking of something, he looked up at Charles again, "By the way, Charles, do you know someone named Ezreal Walter?" (To be continued!)

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