The Tuileries Palace banquet begins around 8 p.m. and all the rooms are in Jérôme. Candles were lit at Bonaparte's orders, and from the outside to the inside the whole Tuileries seemed to be shrouded in light, and in this golden hall the generals, parliamentarians, merchants, and ministers of various countries gathered together for a ball.

For foreign ministers, it was the first time since the Revolution of 1848 that they had attended a ball at the Tuileries Palace, and the keen ministers seemed to smell something unusual.

After all, the combination of the words Tuileries and Bonaparte is to stir up nerves across European countries.

Jérôme, who is the protagonist of the ball. Bonaparte, dressed in a tight suit and still wearing a Legion of Glory medal on his chest, weaved through the crowd to receive the blessings of the visitors in the hall.

Sometimes he would stop and talk to the guests at the ball.

The whole ball turned into Jérôme. Bonaparte's social place.

Of course, not everyone revolves around Jérôme. Bonaparte turned, and the ministers of the Russian Empire and Britain came together in a rare way.

"Mr. Minister, do you want to talk!" The Russian minister spoke to the British minister in a slightly rude French accent.

The British minister glanced at the Russian minister who appeared in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.

The Russian minister and the British minister came to a remote location to talk.

"Mr. Minister, watch his clown-like performance! I don't know, I think he has become an emperor! The Russian minister complained to the British minister.

"That's not for sure!" The British minister responded with a smile on his face, and said seemingly casually: "Who knows if he will be crowned like a great man!" ”

A flash of consternation flashed in the expression of the Russian minister, and when he reacted, he immediately covered it up with a smile: "It shouldn't be possible!" His uncle had relied on one military merit after another to make up for the disadvantage in blood, and his bloodline was indeed a little more noble than his uncle, but he had built up the same merits as his uncle. Even if it's half of it! ”

"Then I don't know!" The British minister shrugged his shoulders and smiled meaningfully at the corner of his mouth: "Perhaps, some unlucky country will become his stepping stone!" ”

The face of the Russian minister was somewhat gloomy, and the British minister seemed to be alluding to the great Russian Empire.

No way! There was absolutely no defeat for the great Russian Empire!

The Russian minister muttered a few words silently in his heart, and he quickly changed the subject: "I have heard that the alliance between your country and France seems to have become a stranger! ”

What the Russian minister was referring to happened in late May, when Admiral Parker, commander of the British Mediterranean Fleet, was on his way back when he was arrested by Don Bush. Pasifik's invitation sailed into Athens on his way back from the Dardanelles to support Don. Pasifik's dubious claims, the Greek kingdom was reluctant to accept the Don. Pasifik's request could only be asked for help from the protectorate of France, who was then the French Foreign Minister. Ruiz personally intervened.

Palmerston categorically refused France's mediation, and his representative in Athens responded to mediation with a rude attitude. The lesson of the Philip era that the nation was resentful of being too weak, Jérôme. Bonaparte decided to evacuate the French diplomatic ambassador to Britain and at the same time denounced Britain in an unsigned manner.

By the time Britain settled the dirty deal (July 26, 1850), the "quasi-alliance" between France and Britain ceased to exist.

Britain had to stand alone against the foreign policy of the Russian Empire.

Fortunately, the Russian Empire showed no signs of encroachment during this time, and they seemed to be distracted by the struggle between Prussia and Austria.

"The Kingdom of Britain and the French Republic are nothing but neighbors, and there is no alliance between the two countries!" The British minister flatly denied the Russian minister's "alliance" statement.

Although Palmerston in London repeatedly called for the repair of relations between Britain and France, the British minister did not think that the British cabinet should "grovel" to France, let alone that there were many candidates in the cabinet and in opposition who opposed the French Republic.

"I'll just say, how can a kingdom like Britain be united with such a heresy as the Republic!" The Russian minister showed an expression of "sudden realization", but the corners of his mouth showed an irrepressible smile.

The reason why he succeeded the previous ambassador was to break up the alliance between Britain and France, and what he did not expect was that the alliance between the two countries had dissolved itself without his intervention.

However, he still needs to repair relations with France, and the hole left by the previous Russian ambassador is really a bit big.

Had it not been for the forcible assignment of Foreign Secretary Nescherodie, he would not have been willing to send an embassy to Paris.

Of course, cooperation is cooperation, and he still looks down on the nouveau riche family in his bones.

"If Mr. Ambassador considers the French Republic to be heretical, why should he participate in Jérôme. Banquet of President Bonaparte. The British minister asked the Russian minister with a smile.

"Our Tsarist Majesty believes that France, as one of Europe's most prominent powers, should be accepted by all of Europe. He should be an indispensable part of the European nation! The Minister of the Russian Empire said unhurriedly as he observed the expression of the British Minister.

Valley/span they are trying to win over France! These damned Slavic brutes!

A look of horror flashed in the eyes of the British minister, and he had the impression that Tsar Nicholas I should hate the heresy of the republic to the core.

Then, the British minister's expression was a little flustered. If France and Russia, the two European army powers, were to really be united, then there would be no place for the Kingdom of Britain in the whole of Europe.

The British minister believed that even the most arrogant British would not think that Britain alone could shake the system of the entire European continent, and the last person to shake the order was called Napoleon, and his end was self-evident.

The British minister's flustered expression made the Russian minister a little proud.

The British minister was so frightened by the news that the Russian minister continued: "His Majesty the Tsar does not like Jérôme. Bonaparte, but that does not mean that we are against the French Republic. The French Republic deserves the respect it deserves. ”

"Of course!" The British minister smiled reluctantly.

"Alright, it's time for me to leave!" The Russian minister, having achieved his goal, left the British minister satisfied.

The British Minister was left alone and did not react until a lady held out her hand and invited him to dance.

……

Just when the Russian minister and the British minister parted ways, the minister of Württemberg came to Jérôme. Bonaparte's side respectfully to Jérôme. Bonaparte said: "Congratulations, Mr. President, on being able to take back your Tuileries Palace from the hands of General Champagne!" ”

For the compliment of the Minister of Württemberg, Jérôme. Bonaparte smiled and corrected the "mistake" of the Minister of Württemberg and said: "This is not my private property, but the treasure of the whole of France." ”

"Mr. President, can I take a few minutes of your time! I have something to say to you. "The Minister of Württemberg saw this to Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Of course!" From the expression of the Minister of Württemberg, Jérôme. Bonaparte could judge that there was probably another wave in the German region, and he subconsciously looked at Germany. Ruiz.

At this time, De. Ruiz was dancing with his wife, and Jérôme was not disturbed. Bonaparte entered a room in the Tuileries Palace with the Minister of Württemberg.

After entering the room and closing the door, the Minister of Württemberg spoke: "Your Highness...... No, I should call you Your Majesty! ”

"Don't be so quick to compliment me!" Jérôme. Bonaparte waved his hand and emphasized to the Minister of Württemberg: "I am still the President of the French Republic!" ”

The Minister of Württemberg, of course, understood Jérôme. Bonaparte means, Jérôme. Bonaparte would be determined to re-establish the empire in the near future.

"Your Majesty!" The Minister of Württemberg still called Jérôme that. Bonaparte.

"Say it! What the hell is going on? "Jérôme. Bonaparte asked the Minister of Württemberg.

"That's right! The Austrian Empire will soon enter into a military alliance with our Majesty! The Minister of Württemberg whispered to Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Huh?" Jérôme. Bonaparte pretended to be surprised and looked at the Minister of Württemberg, "The Austrian Empire must have made some big moves!" ”

"It's not the problem of the Hessian Marquis last year!" The Minister of Württemberg replied with a sigh: "Now the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia are eager to kill each other, and now the friction between the two sides is getting bigger and bigger!" ”

This is the sorrow of small countries, which only need to flex their muscles, and small countries will face turmoil.

Even the Kingdom of Württemberg, the second largest country in South Germany, had to go with the flow in front of Prussia and Austria.

"Do you want France to mediate?" Jérôme, who longed for the death of both Prussia and Austria at once. Bonaparte said "frankly" to Württemberg: "With all due respect, France is not capable of mediating the war between Prussia and Austria!" The last mediation almost put France in a diplomatic dilemma. (Greek mediation, temporary severance of diplomatic relations between Britain and France)"

"No, no, no!" The Minister of Württemberg shook his head and said: "Your Majesty does not expect an armistice between Prussia and Austria, we just want to ask what is the attitude of France towards this war?" Or rather, which side is France on? ”

"Whoever is good for us, we will be on his side!" Jérôme. Bonaparte responded to the Minister of Württemberg and added: "Prussia has rejected our olive branch!" ”

"I see!"

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