As Charles expected, the Count of Dilliion, although hesitant, finally agreed to his request, allowing the 6th Army Headquarters to send a group of young non-commissioned officers to participate in the traineeship in the Ministry of Railways.

He is a good man, or he has developed a character that does not like to offend people after many years of courtiership, and now he is very dependent on Charles as an ally, so even if he is reluctant, he still does not refuse in the end.

Compared to authority, he is content as long as he can keep his position.

That's fine, it saves a lot of persuasion.

Just as Charles was in a good mood and wanted to talk to him about something else, he suddenly heard a tidal wave of applause. Subconsciously, he also raised his hand to applaud.

"Oh, the Prime Minister is done!"

It was only after a moment that Charles realized that it was the Prime Minister's remarks.

Then, his eyes drifted to his side, as if he was still staring at him, consciously or unconsciously.

Charles gave him a calm smile back, then turned to look at the Minister. "Now that he's done, it's time for you to speak, right?"

"It should be my turn," the minister nodded, "and if you want to say a few words, I can ask someone to arrange for it to be placed behind me......"

"It's better not to use it, you should leave the honor to more important people." Charles smiled and waved his hand, once again declining the minister's kindness.

Although he still wanted to talk to him, it was not easy for Charles to hold on to him, so he had to watch the minister walk up to the platform amid applause and shake hands with the prime minister cordially. It didn't last long. The Prime Minister walked down, and then the Minister spoke on the stage alone. From time to time, there was applause and cheers from the audience.

He was content as long as he could get the scenery on stage, but Charles had more to do.

……………………

Just when the minister was talking leisurely and complacently under the eyes of all the people. Charles was strolling along the railroad tracks.

Next to him was a burly middle-aged man in a black coat and top hat. This middle-aged man is naturally the current Prime Minister Count Opple, who has said that he will summon him.

Because the Count had been silent, Charles didn't know what to say, so he simply walked on in the same silence.

Under the gloomy sky, two men in heavy black coats walked slowly under the black, boundless railroad tracks, surrounded by no one but the howling of the cold wind. This is the case. It adds to the gloomy and lonely atmosphere.

"Two days ago, the president talked to me about something." I don't know how long it took for the prime minister to finally speak.

Although he was speaking, his eyes were still looking straight ahead, and he did not slow down, as if he was just talking to himself.

"It's very simple. He felt that I was now the prime minister and the minister of the 6th Army, and that I was a little too busy, so he asked me if I could let someone take over the position of minister of the 6th Army, so that I could concentrate on the prime minister's affairs......"

Talking and talking. His expression became even more uncertain, "Oh, I don't need to go into such detail, you know, right?" Shire? ”

Because I don't know if the other party is asking for guilt or just casually. So Charles didn't know how to answer for a moment.

However, at this time, the other party's gaze slowly turned.

Under the competition of the general's sharp gaze. Charles also lost interest in lying as a cover-up.

"Well, yes. I know, Your Excellency. ”

"I think you don't just know. And one of the masterminds, right? The Prime Minister suddenly sneered. Didn't you do that to the president? ”

"I just made one such suggestion to the president, and whether or not to adopt it is the president's own business." Charles replied calmly, "And, in my opinion, there is nothing wrong with this - you do have a busy schedule, and your energy is limited, and you do need to send someone else to take the pressure off your shoulders." ”

"Take the pressure off your shoulders!" The Prime Minister seemed to laugh mockingly, "So you're just going to call the president against me?" ”

"I'm not going to deal with you, Your Excellency, I'm trying to deal with another group of people." Although the person who blamed him was the prime minister, Charles still calmly replied, "At the beginning, I also planned to be kind to others, be a good gentleman, and fulfill my responsibilities without grudges, but soon I realized that some things still have to be done drastically...... I understand that you don't want to have a grudge against someone, so I thought it would be better to let someone who doesn't care about these things take on your grievances......"

"So you're helping me?" The prime minister asked rhetorically with a sneer.

Charles fell silent for a moment.

Interfering with the Prime Minister's power to select cabinet members, and recommending a person to the President to be an important minister without authorization—and taking over the ministerial post from the Prime Minister himself—is an act of violating the authority of His Excellency the Prime Minister from any point of view, so Charles is not sure whether the other party is angry or not, and he does not know what to say.

After a moment of silence, Charles made up his mind and simply made it clear before this intimidating gaze. "I don't dare to say that, I'm just saying that in today's situation, the president can't tolerate inaction, he needs to ...... He needs to win some support. He and I both understand and even respect your desire to be neutral, so we are not going to force you to do anything. ”

As Charles answered, the pressure slowly subsided.

"Hmph, that's right, anyway, you don't lack thugs who are willing to use knives." The prime minister sneered, "So, Mr. President, is it ready to carry out a purge within the 6th Army?" ”

Charles did not answer.

"So, who is the president's preferred candidate for the minister of the 6th Army?"

The charr still didn't answer.

"Mr. Tremier, I know that you and the President are both proud right now, but I think you still have to be careful." Seeing that the charr was so uncooperative. Earl Opple's tone became even colder, "Think about it. What if I insist on disagreeing with the president's demands? Maybe the president can find a way to remove me from my post again and make me unlucky. But weren't all your plans out of pace at that time? ”

"Well, it's General San Arnault." Seeing that the other party had already reached this point, Charles had no choice but to reveal the truth to the other party, and then immediately asked, "Of course you won't do this, right?" ”

"If I could, I wouldn't." The Prime Minister gave an ambiguous answer,

Then Count Opple said no more. He continued back along the railway line, while Charles continued to follow.

The rustle of shoes on the gravel road and the whistling of the wind mingled with each other, making Charles's mood even more chaotic.

After walking a little longer, Count Opple finally stopped.

"Charles, be careful, don't overdo it."

Before Charles could reply, he continued, "I don't mean me, to be honest I don't really care about that - I don't think I'll be prime minister for much longer, anyway." This 6th Army Minister was taken by someone else, but it was you...... You've sunk yourself too deep. ”

"You mean?"

"You've chosen a very risky path for yourself." The Prime Minister raised an eyebrow, "Although it is possible to get more rewards, it will also bring you many enemies. Joining forces with you, General San Arnault, will certainly slowly purge the 6th Army, but it will also make you a target for the hatred of a large group of people. I don't understand. With your origins, and your current fortune. Need to be radical to this point? Now that the president is popular, you may be able to protect yourself from their attacks. But...... What if one day? If the president loses power, or even just you, how many people are you going to endure? At that point, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep what you've gotten now......"

"That's because I have deep confidence in Monsieur Bonaparte and in my talents." Perhaps because of this open and honest atmosphere, Charles replied without modesty, "Sometimes, for the sake of higher returns, we have to take risks, close our eyes and rush forward, never looking back." That's true of Monsieur Bonaparte, this is true of me, isn't it true of that General Saint-Arnaud? If you want to win the game, you have to have the courage to make bets. ”

Although this remark seemed to imply that Count Opple was "not bold enough", His Excellency the Prime Minister only smiled slightly and did not take it to heart.

"I got the post of prime minister because of some accidents, but I know very well that I have not been here for a long time, so I do not intend to do something futile and do not want to get myself involved in the maelstrom of partisanship." He looked up at the distant sky, "Maybe a young man like you thinks I'm too conservative, but I know the value of being able to protect myself!" Think about it, the king who appreciated me and promoted me, and finally made me an earl, was suddenly driven away one day, and finally died in a foreign land! It's enough for me to get the qualifications of a prime minister, and no matter which faction wins, even if they want to get out of the way, I have to give the price they deserve. And you? You are now tied to Louis Bonaparte, and it seems like a very good thing, but who knows when he will receive the same fate as the poor king? And by that time, even if you want to protect yourself, I'm afraid it's too late. ”

"If that day were to come...... Charles replied solemnly, "I would gladly accept it, because I had fought to the end." ”

"It's a young man's answer." The Count laughed, then shook his head again, "Charles, maybe you think I'm too straightforward, I can't help it, before the Prime Minister, I was a general, so I'm used to speaking freely." ”

"I definitely didn't think so."

Hearing the Prime Minister's words, which may have been heartfelt, Charles didn't know how to answer for a while.

There was no doubt that his words did make a lot of sense - he had already gotten what he wanted, so he could simply protect himself.

And what about yourself?

No, there are so many things to want to get that you can't stop at all.

Even if you set up a large number of enemies for yourself, you must unswervingly go on.

"Okay, you don't have to answer, just look at your eyes and I'll know what you're trying to say." Count Opple suddenly laughed, then shook his head slightly, "Hey, after all, it's a young man, and some things are different from what we think. I can understand your thoughts, after all, I was too young......"

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Charles bowed slightly.

"I won't stand in the way of this appointment, but I won't give you any special help." The prime minister continued, "After that, it's up to you whether you go along or not. ”

"That's enough, Your Excellency." Charles smiled and replied, "We really respect your desire to remain neutral. ”

"So, can I know what the Prime Minister intends to do with me in the future?" The Prime Minister asked suddenly.

Charles hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to simply spread things out and make it clear.

"Mr. President's intention now is that when the time comes, you will be the governor of Algeria, and you will be free to do whatever you want there, and no one will care."

"He's a generous man......" The Prime Minister laughed again, not knowing whether it was mockery or relief, "and then, what reason do I have to get in the way of you?" Just do it yourself, young man. (To be continued!)

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