Chapter 353: The wedding went on as usual
"War! War! We want war! ”
The humiliation of the Kingdom of Württemberg hung over the heads of the people of Paris, who made their own cry under the blessing of nationalism.
France, the largest army in Europe, has ever suffered such humiliation, and Württemberg, as a small "projectile" country, has gone back on its word and violated its agreement, which is simply trampling on the face of the entire French people.
From the moment the news was announced, the people of Paris had forgotten the German Confederation of the Laws of War and the wounds of the Napoleonic Wars.
The humiliation and unwillingness of more than ten years of wandering away from European foreign affairs have all erupted at this moment, and they need a war, a hearty war.
Just when the haze of war gradually shrouded in the Kingdom of Württemberg and the French Empire, Princess Augusta of the Kingdom of Württemberg and the Emperor of the French Empire, Jérôme. Bonaparte announced at the Tuileries Palace that they would appear at the Paris City Hall at 3 p.m., hoping that the general public of Paris would restrain their emotions and not let this incident affect the day's work.
The intimate response from the Tuileries was like a rain shower, extinguishing the anger in the hearts of the citizens of Paris.
At 2 p.m., the square outside the Paris City Hall was crowded with people waiting for the arrival of the Emperor and Princess Augusta.
At the same time, the police in charge of guarding the town hall were all ready, and with the cooperation of hundreds of policemen, a passage for horse-drawn carriages was finally opened at 2:30 minutes.
At 2:45 p.m., the Acting Director of the National Intelligence Service, Marcel Murphy. Yaruger headed to the Tuileries Palace to Jérôme. Bonaparte debriefed.
"Your Majesty, the special operations teams scattered among the crowds and firing points in the city hall are all ready!" Marcel. Yaruger was like an emotionless machine, reporting back word by word.
"Hmmm! I know! "Jérôme sitting in a chair. Bonaparte got up and patted Marcel. Yaruger's shoulder said, "Thank you for your hard work!" ”
"That's what I'm supposed to do!" Marcel. Yaruger responded to Jérôme without humility or arrogance. Bonaparte said.
"By the way, is the money allocated to the Intelligence Service sufficient! If that's not enough, I can keep adding! "Jérôme. Bonaparte asked Marcel. Yaruger Road.
"Your Majesty, the money allocated by the Ministry of Finance to the National Intelligence Service is completely sufficient!" Marcel. Yaruger vs. Jérôme. Bonaparte replied.
The annual allocation of nearly 60 million francs is enough for the National Intelligence Service to build a vast intelligence network, which is one-fifth of the cost of the navy.
"Don't be afraid to spend money! We're going to put every penny on it! "Jérôme. Bonaparte encouraged Marcel. Yaruger then asked again, "What happened to the infiltration of some of the particular members?" ”
"Your Majesty! Our people have been fully deployed in the von. Congressman Bismarck, von Bismarck. Major General Moltke and von Moltke. Major General Ron was by his side, and gained their trust! "Despite Marcel. Yaruger did not understand Jérôme. Why did Bonaparte focus on these "little people", but he only needed to do his duty to complete Jérôme. Bonaparte's assignment will do.
"Good!" Jérôme. Bonaparte nodded with satisfaction, "Keep an eye on the movements of these people, and keep strict confidentiality about those sent to them!" When necessary, some other peripheral members can be sacrificed to ensure that the identities of those lurking around them are not revealed. ”
"Got it!" Marcel. Yaruger replied decisively.
"That's it! It's not too early! It's time to go! "Jérôme. Bonaparte left the study, Marcel. Yaruger followed.
This time, Marcel. Yaruger still left through the back door.
As a secret intelligence chief, Marcel. All Yaruger needs to do is keep a low profile.
Marcel. After Yaruger's departure, Jérôme. Bonaparte walked slowly to the hall of the Tuileries, and a few moments later, Augusta and Mathilde appeared in the hall arm-in-arm.
Not waiting for Mathilde. Bonaparte opened his mouth to reprimand, Jérôme. Bonaparte took the lead and stretched out his hand to Augusta and said, "Let's go!" ”
"Hmm!" Augusta let go of Mathilde's wrist and placed his palm on Jérôme. Bonaparte's hands.
The two left the Tuileries Palace in a black double-bridge carriage, and Mathilde smiled again as they looked at their backs as they left.
Escorted by a squad of French dragoons in armor, the double-bridge carriage carried Jérôme. Bonaparte and Augusta arrived at the door of the Paris City Hall.
Augusta, who saw the crowds outside the Paris City Hall through the glass window, had a look of horror on her face, and the word "riot" subconsciously came to her mind.
"Don't worry! I know the people of Paris, and if you can be honest, they will accept you! They are all human and do not have a natural gene for violence. All they do is to live better! If you can satisfy some of their demands, you will find that they are more endearing than some of the stubborn aristocrats. "Jérôme. Bonaparte gently stroked her hand and reassured.
Hear Jérôme. Augusta, who had spoken in Bonaparte, was no longer afraid, and she began to look at the crowd outside the glass window with curiosity.
In her eyes, these people are not abominable "demons", but living people.
"I see!" Augusta whispered with a smile on her face.
The carriage stopped in front of the town hall gates, and Jérôme. Bonaparte and Augusta left the carriage together, holding hands in the presence of all the Parisians.
"Oh!" There was an exclamation of surprise from the people of Paris, and many people had smiles on their faces.
"As you can see, my marriage contract with Princess Augustus was not nullified by the unilateral annulment of the Kingdom of Württemberg! Augusta agreed to my marriage proposal, and she is now the Empress of the French Empire! "Jérôme. Bonaparte took Augusta's hand and said in a flat but firm tone: "You can also understand that I eloped with Augusta!" ”
"Oh!" The voices of the citizens of Paris were louder, and from time to time there was a whistle in the crowd.
"I would like to work with my cousin, my future husband, Emperor Jérôme of the French Empire. Bonaparte together! Willing to be with 30 million Frenchmen! I sincerely hope that you will accept me as a rebellious princess! "Augusta followed Jérôme. The lines that Bonaparte handed her were spoken word for word in French.
In an instant, everyone present was full of affection for this princess who dared to love and hate, and many people weakened their disgust with the Kingdom of Württemberg because of this.
"Long live Bonaparte! Long live the Queen! The crowd didn't know which little clever ghost shouted the first sentence.
Immediately afterward, the entire town hall square spontaneously chanted for the emperor and empress.
Jérôme. Bonaparte and Augusta left the Paris City Hall cheering.
On October 17, a news "refuting rumors" appeared in the Observer.
According to the news, the reason why the Kingdom of Württemberg chose to reject France was because of the pressure of the Russian Empire.
For a time, the source of anger shifted from the Kingdom of Württemberg to the Russian Empire, and angry Parisians stood outside the Russian embassy in France.
If it weren't for the ample police presence around the embassy, the Russian embassy would have been smashed to pieces by an angry crowd.
After this incident, the image of Augusta became even higher in the hearts of the people of Paris,
Parisian women even regarded Augusta as a symbol of resistance to power, and Augusta was also in Jérôme. Bonaparte led him to participate in some work such as charity.
Several hospitals named after Augusta were established in Paris, and the people of Paris spontaneously donated money and materials to the hospitals.
Passing through Jérôme. In Bonaparte's operation, Augusta can be said to have cultivated a "moral golden body", as long as there are no other moral problems in the future, Augusta will be invincible in Paris.
On October 18, the Tuileries Palace once again released a bombshell message.
Emperor Jérôme of the French Empire. Bonaparte and the princess of Württemberg will be officially married on October 31 at Notre Dame Cathedral.
Such a hasty wedding will inevitably lead to some mistakes, but now the pace can only be accelerated.
In Jérôme. On Bonaparte's orders, the attendants of the Tuileries, the Élysée, and the Château de Fontainebleau were mobilized.
Flowers and ornaments stores throughout Paris are also receiving orders for overtime in the first time, and parts of the section from the Tuileries to Notre-Dame Cathedral are also being renovated overtime. Bonaparte's wedding was busy.
The time soon came to October 31, and the wedding officially began.
Jérôme in the Emperor's robe. Bonaparte and Augusta, dressed in a dress, set off from the Tuileries in a gilded carriage with two bridges.
Escorted by French dragoons, the carriage followed the path of flowers on both sides, and soon came to the vicinity of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Jérôme. Bonaparte and Augusta stepped out of the carriage together, and a cannon salute rang out.
Jérôme. Bonaparte and Augusta entered the Cathedral under the gaze of the citizens outside the Cathedral.
At this time, the archbishop of Notre Dame, dressed in bishop's attire, was looking at the two couples who were about to enter the marriage hall with a kind face.
Jérôme. Bonaparte and Augusta came before the archbishop.
The archbishop waved his hand, and the "Holy Son" on either side began to chant carols.
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