readx;? July 14, 1795, was an extremely special day for Paris. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 On this day, just six years ago, the masses of the people captured Paris under the banner of revolution, officially announcing the end of feudal rule that had lasted for hundreds of years in France. In celebration of the sixth anniversary of the French Revolution, it was only natural that the Directory officials of all levels were to attend the ceremonies at the Palace of Versailles.

It can be said that this kind of celebration ceremony is basically equivalent to the current annual National Day military parade. Although the current Directory is basically ready-made, and has nothing to do with the overthrow of the feudal dynasty, it can't be called a traitor by other parties.

The importance of this day is self-evident, and this day is also known as the National Alliance Day, which mainly serves to help the ruling party play a role in encompassing other revolutionary parties. Some high-ranking officials at the ministerial and provincial governor levels naturally did not dare to delay the sloppily, and even a governor like Karno could be late.

In addition to the celebration of the holiday, in order to celebrate the defeat of the French Revolutionary Army against the invading army of the anti-French alliance, so after the chairman of the Directory Sières made a gorgeous speech, accompanied by the melodious Marseillaise, the grand military parade suspected of showing off the national strength officially began.

As the chief director of the parade, Pisigru wore the uniform of a French general, and sat on his war horse proudly to accept the cheers of the French civilians. Obviously, this military parade brought great prestige to Pishkglu. And I am afraid that the happiest person at this time is Baras, whose power has expanded among the generals of the Ministry of Defense since Pisgru swore allegiance to him two months ago.

In fact, his plan is very simple, since ancient times, he has been out of power from the barrel of a gun, and he was a military representative before, as long as he diverted some obedient generals for his own use, he would directly use the power of the army to force Siaiers to be laid off in advance. However, one thing that is fatal is that he thought that Brion was living an idle life in the countryside of the Duchy of Baden.

Looking at the increasingly fanatical crowd, Pisgru seemed to get carried away and drew his sword: "Citizens of France。。。。。。。。! ”

"Bang!" was a short shot. Pishglu, who was sitting on the horse, burst open in an instant, shook his body a few times, and fell off the horse.

However, before the governor on the rostrum could calm down, because of this sudden bloody scene, hundreds of thousands of French citizens who were watching the ceremony were frightened and fled in all directions, not only the scene was a mess that could not be cleaned up, and even hundreds of people were trampled to death in the crowd.

What was supposed to be a good military parade was only screams of horror and rows of corpses in an instant.

"What?" After the chaos, Barras couldn't believe his eyes. Looking at the stretcher, the body of Pishglu who had been shot in the head, he almost vomited blood in anger.

What does it mean to be happy and sad? This is a typical example. It's just that it's not because it's a pity that Pishkru died, but because his previous efforts to win over the army were all wasted because of this shot, and he lost the strength to fight against Siaiyes.

Now Barras had only one thought on his mind, and that was to send that hateful assassin to the gallows and hang him. However, I'm afraid this is also a pipe dream. Let's not talk about the difficulty of how to search in the crowd of hundreds of thousands, when the gun rang out, it seemed that he himself was so frightened that he hurriedly asked all the guards to surround the rostrum to escort him.

Either way, Ballas could only consider himself unlucky. However, Sières naturally knew that Pisgru's death was probably inseparable from Brion. Even if you don't dwell on how the assassin retreated, just by killing Pisglu with precision in the crowd 200 meters away, it is enough to conclude that this is the Ferguson rifle series that has been popular among the French ** team in recent years.

Siaiers has dealt with Briand, so he has naturally seen the power of the Ferguson rifle, and the French ** team is only equipped with the first generation of Ferguson rifles manufactured by the Lyon City Military Factory, and its performance and range are probably not enough to kill Pishglu so cleanly.

This is enough to reason to suspect that the Assassins were using the Ferguson A2 rifle that Brion specially equipped his army, and it is probably obvious that the mastermind behind it is obvious. This is a hundred secrets, and the legendary seamlessness is often the biggest omission.

On this alone, Brion is already difficult to explain. However, even if Sières had some evidence, he would not take this opportunity to bring down Brion's power. After all, he is also a smart man, and although Brion is dangerous, he will never do stupid things to kill himself and his siblings.

On the contrary, Sières must deliberately prevaricate the death of Pisgru, and in addition to the indispensable dredging link, the most important thing is to blame the Jacobins, the old enemies of the Thermidorian Party of the Directory. I'm afraid that such an outcome will be satisfactory to everyone. Of course, the cost of some dredging links will naturally be borne by someone, and Brion naturally will not fail to understand this.

The murder of the Minister of Defence of the Republic, Pishglu, caused a sensation in France, but the case was hastily closed after the execution of hundreds of remnants of the Jacobins. However, the incident remained a hot topic throughout France, not because of the importance of Pisegru, but because of the important positions he held during his lifetime.

Immediately after the assassination of Pisglu, the Directory convened a legislative session of the House of 500 to re-elect General Jourdan, the former commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, who was neutral between the forces of Siaijes and Baras, to take over as Minister of Defence.

Speaking of the general Jourdain, who was a colleague of Pisgru during the Bourbon dynasty, Brion still vividly remembers that he led the 1st Division of the Rhine Army against the general Joubert during military exercises a few years ago. In fact, since the overthrow of the Bourbons, this former famous general of the Northern Front has retired from the political and military circles, and has always shown a submissive attitude towards the revolutionary party during the Revolution, until recently accepted the invitation of the Directory to take over the post of defense minister of Pisglou.

However, Brion has never paid attention to the post of Minister of Defense, he believes that this position is only a fictitious position that only serves as a liaison with the legal forces, and his goal has always been to be able to command the 100,000 troops of the Rhine side. Of course, this is not out of reach, it may be just one step away.

However, Languedot said worriedly to Briand: "The death of Pisgru must make Sières very disgusted with you, and I am afraid he will not help us in the election of the House of the Five Hundred." If we turn the other cheek at this time, the situation will be extremely unfavorable for us. ”

However, Brion did not have the slightest worry, after all, Sières had always cooperated with him for the sake of profit, and I am afraid that he was not stupid enough to be willing to lose a powerful group like Brion for the sake of a dead man. "Rest assured, Siaiyes will never break his covenant, and everything is inevitable. ”

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In mid-August, under the symbolic chairmanship of the new Minister of Defense, General Jurtain, the meeting for the election of the commander of the Rhine Corps opened in the House of 500.

Clearly, Brion was right, and this time Sières did not turn his back on his ally, but was unusually determined to side with Brion. In addition, the royalist forces of Karno and Letourne in the House of 500, as well as the Governor Letourne, who had been trying to get closer to Briand's faction, also seized the opportunity and gave full support.

This is equivalent to saying that Brion alone has the support of the four governors, and there is no suspense about the position of commander of the Rhine army.

"After a vote of all the members of the House of Five Hundred, I now declare. As the chairman of the House of Five Hundred, Languedot nodded to Brion with excitement on his face: "Lieutenant General Brion got 402 votes and officially became the new commander of the Rhine Legion!"

As soon as Languedodt's words fell, Carno and other royalist supporters cheered, and the victory was naturally expected, but an overwhelming victory like 402 votes was indeed beyond their expectations. Contrary to the lively celebrations on the side of Briand's supporters, however, was the dejection of Barras's faction. Of course, Barras seems to have been the norm since the defeat of the first presidential election, and gradually they seem to be getting used to it.

Languedot paused and continued: "I would like to ask the Minister of Defense, General Jurdan, to wear the medal for General Brion. ”

Jurdang straightened his uniform, and his steps slowed down, but he still walked on, walked to the bright platform, and stood in front of Brion. He fastened a gold medal with the French flag on Briand's chest, and then stretched out his right hand and saluted a dignified French **: "Duke of Baden, I think we met a few years ago." ”

The corners of Brion's mouth raised, and he saluted with a military posture: "Yes, General Juerdang." ”

"Do what you have to do! I really hope that you can be a role model for the Dharma **. From today onwards, you are the Commander of the Rhine Legion!" said Jourdan with a smile as he looked at Brion.

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Walking out of the courtyard of five hundred, Brion once again used his resolute and slightly delicate face to face the countless media waiting for the results. Briand's biggest surprise to the whole French was not only his return to the military world this time, but also the Rhine army in his hands.

This day will change the history of France, no one will deny it, because Brion has already made history before.

"General Brion, you have become the commander-in-chief of the Rhine Army, and in the face of the tension between France and the countries of Europe, what do you want to say now?" a female reporter finally squeezed in front of Brion and asked generously.

"End the war with war!" said Brion as he walked down the steps, "I want France to live in friendship and peace with the countries of Europe, but if the war begins I will do my best to win glory for France." It was so before, and it is now. ”