Chapter 156: No Tolerance
After Charles finished talking about his idea, although Viscount Lautrec didn't understand it, he had no choice but to agree to follow the established policy of Charles and others.
When all the qi qi had returned to silence, he hesitated to look at the two people who made him feel a little on pins and needles, and wanted to say goodbye, but he hesitated and did not dare to say it.
To be honest, he really wanted to leave now, and he was exhausted physically and mentally by so much news today, and he wanted to go back to his office early to rest and recuperate.
Besides, that's enough to say so much, right? He thought to himself.
However, he waited for a long time, but he still didn't wait for these two people to say that he could leave.
Hell, what else do these people want to do? Isn't there a moment of calm? Some anxiety rose from waiting, and he couldn't help but curse in his heart.
I don't know how long this anxious silence lasted after the anxious silence lasted for the sake of You-You-You-Xiao-Say-More-New-Most-Fast-www.uuxs.cc-Dao, Charles finally spoke leisurely.
"Alex, don't worry, in addition to those things just now, there is one more important thing that we haven't explained to you yet......"
"More important things?" Viscount Lautrec didn't just snort secretly.
He thought what he had just said was important enough, but he didn't expect that there was anything more important in them?
Could there be more important?
"Don't worry, Alex, you'll figure it out soon." Charles smiled and nodded at Viscount Lautrec.
This kind of smirk without the slightest emotion, of course, will not impress anyone, but will only make Alex feel a little psychological.
"Alex, have you been able to see that lately? Our work in the ministry is very smooth, and we can be well followed......" At this time, His Excellency the Minister suddenly spoke. "This is inseparable from everyone's efforts, and it also shows that after my efforts and Charles's efforts. We have finally achieved unity of authority and decrees within the War Department, so that orders are respected. Dedication. Only in this way will we be able to concentrate our energies and accomplish our business. However......"
The Minister paused, then glanced at Viscount Lautrec meaningfully, "Although we have removed all those who do not obey us here and re-established the stable order of our department, this is not enough at all...... Because the whole country is still in turmoil, arguing over some ridiculous issues. Discord spreads, and hatred accumulates in quarrels...... Everywhere there are enemies, both overt and covert, who refuse to obey the President and who flout the authority conferred on him by the Republic and the law......"
Then, as if to express his displeasure, His Excellency the Minister slapped the table in various ways, "As a person who is loyal to the Motherland and genuinely fears for her future, I must say that this situation is intolerable! And. As the head of the Army, my responsibility requires that I not just express resentment and indignation about this, but that I must act. Do everything in my power to restore order and authority to this country! Only in this way can our country and nation usher in a comforting future -- and you, such an elite figure, should not stay out of the torrent that has swept the country, otherwise you will abandon your responsibilities! ”
The minister's generous statement did not move Alex, but only made the vague uneasiness in his heart more intense.
"You mean ......?"
"The minister's meaning is simple." Charles replied with a smile next to him. "As a loyal fighter who loves his country, what does the minister want to do for the country; So. As the person who was picked up by the minister and is about to take on a big responsibility, Alex. Shouldn't you stand up in the same way and fight for the president and the country? ”
When was Louis Bonaparte and the state the same thing? Shameless! Alex scolded in his heart, but of course he didn't dare to show it, he could only nod his head, indicating that he completely agreed with the other party's opinion. "This is exactly my obligation, sir, and I will fight for my country to the last breath, as I swore when I was a teenager......"
"Well said, Alex, we're all about that determination." As soon as he finished speaking, Charles applauded. "We didn't find the wrong person."
Then, he deliberately lowered his voice, "And, not only will you be needed in the distant future, we will have a place where we need you to fight right now. ”
"What......" Alex became even more hesitant.
"Tell you the truth, we are planning to slowly replace all the reliable troops subordinate to the president to Paris to take charge of the city's defenses, and we need you to find a way to manage them. Then ......"
In the midst of this ominous look, Charles smiled again.
"Then, please draw up a secret list of all the dangerous elements who are demagogic and disobedient to the government, and then wait until the time is right......" Charles looked at Viscount Lautrec, then clenched his hand, "Let these troops be mobilized, take over the management of the city, and arrest all these dangerous elements!" ”
If the things just explained to him were shocking enough, this sentence made him unable to say anything, only sweating.
This is calling yourself the main participant in the coup!
Although he knew that Louis Bonaparte would not wait for the end of his presidency to go into the wilderness, Alex never imagined that he would be involved in such a thing...... This is a major event that will ruin your reputation if you are not careful!
"The police are responsible for the security of the city, and it may not be good for the army to enter rashly...... "His back is already soaked." Moreover, who to arrest, isn't it better to use the police? ”
"The police can't. We can't trust the police, they're just weak wall-riders who don't dare to do anything. Charles replied dryly, "Only a soldier would obey orders without thinking, and we are the ones who need such unwavering obedience." Because...... Including the most incendiary figures in the sphere of public opinion, the most influential members of the National Assembly, are included in such a potential list. ”
Although the current Minister of the Interior is a Bonapartist, the political inclination and firmness of the police are rather suspicious, and they must find a way to replace them in other ways.
"Yes, we have to prepare everything in every detail, and then, when necessary, they will be arrested one by one in an orderly manner!" The minister yelled, "Alex, I'll leave this to you, I hope you can show the courage of a soldier, don't be merciful!" ”
"We have to be prepared in advance." Charles nodded. "We can't rush into battle until the end of the day, as that would cost us a lot of unexpected losses - especially when our enemies have their own enormous influence."
You know the consequences! Alex cursed in his heart.
Then, something suddenly occurred to him.
"Your Excellency, are you planning to arrest all the important oppositionists? That...... What if it's those who have a good reputation and a good reputation? For example, Monsieur Hugo......"
As a lover of literature, he had great respect for the other party, even if the other party had now become an opposition to the Bonapartist because of his political position.
Charles frowned, and replied after a moment.
"I don't see any exceptions, if he's quiet, it's easy to say; If he turns against us then, he will be punished. ”
"Monsieur Hugo, who is now one of the most famous writers in our country, and is generally respected by the public, if ......," Viscount Lautrec hesitated, "would we arouse public out......rage if we hastily arrested him?" ”
"My dear friend, this is not something you need to think about, you just need to carry out our instructions." Charles sneered, "I know you're right, but that's not a reason for us to spare our opponents. If he insists on continuing to oppose us, we still need to arrest him, and we have nothing to say about it. ”
"Alex, you still haven't figured it out. It is because of his fame that we need to arrest him. General Saint-Arnault added, "The arrest of these men of great public repute will let the people know more than any word who is more powerful and powerful now - and the French people will eat it!" If you whip them with a horsewhip, you can be emperor, reason with them, and they will guillotine you! If Louis XVI had dared to cut off the heads of Orleans and Robespierre, we would have to continue to shout long live the king today! ”
Then, he turned his head to look at Charles, as if in a joking tone, "But in that case, as a descendant of the Duke of Treville, Charles, you can actually make a fortune, right?" Maybe you're still here to do today's big thing, right? ”
"Hahahaha, you are too humble, you are so powerful, even if you don't stand out in other dynasties?" Charles also laughed and complimented the other as well, and then he waved his hand at Viscount Lautrec, "Alex, do you understand what His Excellency said?" Sometimes we have to be serious, so that the people know who to listen to now, so that it can be easier to alleviate the suffering of the people. ”
Hearing the two men sing and harmonize, Viscount Lautrec blinked incessantly, hoping to see any trace in their faces that he now knew the extent to which the people he was working with were a group of people who had no scruples for the sake of power.
However, he did not see any hesitation or retreat on the faces of these two men.
Finally, he sighed, knowing that there was no way back. Even if it is necessary to arrest those whom he has always admired.
"Okay, I'll be prepared accordingly, sir." (To be continued) R655