If the battle between Silistra and Arma is compared to the timber that rekindled the flame of war enthusiasm between the British and French people, then the capture of Sevastopol undoubtedly threw a barrel of refined oil into the fire of enthusiasm in the hearts of the British and French people, and strengthened the confidence of the British and French people in the victory over the Russian Empire.

Especially in France, the original doubts about the Crimean War were completely drowned out by fanatical national pride, and under the strong impetus of the imperial government, major newspapers began to report on the heroic performance of the French army in the Crimean War, and some tabloids even shouted the slogan "Fight to Moscow, hang Nikolai".

Here is an excerpt from some of the newspapers in Paris:

It was a victory for the Empire, and at the same time for thirty million Frenchmen. Forty-two years ago at this time, the tyrant Alexander used despicable means to repel the French Empire under the leadership of the Emperor. Today, forty-two years later, all the people of France are united in the great Jérôme. Under the leadership of Emperor Bonaparte, this humiliation that had been imprinted on France was successfully washed away.

History has proved that only by adhering to the imperial system and firmly leading Bonaparte can France win a new tomorrow!

—Excerpt from Le Bonaparte

France can only adhere to the principle of one country, one people, and one leader...... Only by uniting the broad masses of the French people and carrying forward the principle of concentrating the strength of the majority to do great things can France regain its foothold in the international community...... France in the past was so liberal that all our efforts were focused on partisanship and neglected the development of France...... From now on, we should be closely united in the imperial government with the emperor at the core, so that France will be great again......

—Excerpt from Pravda Daily

…… Although this newspaper does not agree with Jérôme. His Majesty Bonaparte's idea, but this newspaper has to admit that this time the French army was able to capture Sevastopol thanks to Jérôme. The merits of His Majesty Bonaparte......

——Excerpt from "The Nation" (Republican newspaper)

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Whether it is the left (or republicans), the center, or the right (orthodox, Catholic), after the news of the Sevastopol fortress was released, they all chose to temporarily unite in Jérôme. Around the government of Bonaparte.

Because only in this way will they not be overwhelmed by the turbulent public opinion and become a member of the "non-nationals".

The authority of the imperial government was strengthened as never before with the blessing of "Sevastopol".

In a short time, it will not be possible to have a voice that is contrary to the will of the Empire.

As one of the future Iron Fathers put it, the victors are free from any accusations, doubts, and even the pain they are facing.

Under the grand narrative of the French people, they only see the coalition forces winning victory after victory, but they choose to forget that behind each victory is the price of thousands of deaths.

The victorious-obsessed populace has forgotten that the soldiers who fought bloody battles on the battlefields of Crimea are the same people as them, and not a string of numbers.

Of course, this time the coalition forces paid a much easier price for victory than they did historically.

From the Battle of Arma to the capture of Sevastopol, the death toll of the coalition forces was only about 6,500, of which the British army itself contributed 3,000 men.

That's less than the number of deaths at the Battle of Inkerman in history, which was followed by a series of wars.

Allied forces (mainly British) also attacked Sevastopol despite the lack of food and clothing, and the harsh environment.

The Anglo-French alliance in this time and space is better than the Anglo-French alliance on the historical line, I don't know how many times.

Jérôme, who was the biggest beneficiary of the war. Bonaparte was now in the carriage to the Palais Bourbon, and he was going to take advantage of the present frenzy to deliver his speech to the delegates of the Legislative Council of the Palais Bourbon.

Although it is said that the rights of the current legislative corps have been Jérôme. Bonaparte was weakened to the point where he was reduced to the function of voting, but he was able to represent the will of the French people as a whole, especially the peasants who had their backs to the loess and their faces to the sky.

This seemingly illusory will is precisely an important tool capable of suppressing careerists and military leaders.

Leaders who rely on the military to power are afraid of being imitated by those who come after them, so they do everything possible to cloak their actions in the cloak of the will of the people.

Jérôme. Bonaparte was also using this method to curb the rise of careerists and make the military leaders worried.

After all, there is no way for the big and small military leaders in France to be like Jérôme. Bonaparte won the hearts of 70% of the French peasants.

When the costs are not proportional to the benefits generated, most of the military chiefs naturally think of submitting to the will of Paris.

Not to mention the fact that the current Jérôme. Bonaparte held the Central and Eastern Theaters of Operations, and at the same time carried out infiltration control of the two theaters of operation, the North and the South.

Those courageless French generals can only choose to obey Jérôme under the blessing of the people. Bonaparte.

When Jérôme. When Bonaparte's carriage arrived at the Palais Bourbon, representatives of the pro-government who had been waiting at the gate of the Palais Bourbon for a long time hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

Jérôme walking down from the carriage. Bonaparte shook hands with each of the delegates with a smile and said "hard work" to them

Jérôme. The representative of Bonaparte's handshake responded to Jérôme with a trembling voice. Bonaparte said "no hardship, this is what they should do"

Just when the pro-government deputies thought that Jérôme. When Bonaparte would enter the Palais Bourbon after shaking hands with them, Jérôme. Bonaparte's next move surprised them.

Only to see Jérôme. Bonaparte came to the few opposition representatives, stretched out his hand with a smile on his face: "You also work hard!" ”

Opposition representative Favre saw Jérôme. Bonaparte stretched out his hand and froze in place.

"Mr. Favre, do you mean that you, a tough guy who is not even afraid of death, are afraid to shake my hand?" Jérôme. Bonaparte said in a calm tone.

Favre had no choice but to extend his hand to Jérôme. Bonaparte shook together.

Jérôme. Bonaparte whispered to Favre: "Representative Favre, thank you for your hard work!" ”

Favre turned to Jérôme with a straight face. Bonaparte whispered: "Your Majesty, congratulations on winning the hearts of the French people!" You've won a game for the time being! It's just that the French people don't know the price they have to pay for cheering victory now! ”

"Mr. Representative, you're right! I'm only winning you for the time being! "Jérôme. Bonaparte nodded sympathetically, then shrugged his shoulders and said, "As for the price you are talking about, it is not too much!" All the costs need to be divided by 30 million, and they will become insignificant! ”

"Your Majesty, you want to pull everyone into your chariot!" There was a hint of anger in the words of Representative Favre.

"If you think so, then I have nothing to say! Look at it! I will make France great again! "Jérôme. Bonaparte let go of Favre's hand and shook hands with the remaining opposition representatives in turn.

Surrounded by pro-government representatives, under the indignant eyes of Favre, Jérôme. Bonaparte entered the corridor to the right of the Chamber of the Palais Bourbon, where he waited for the pro-government and opposition delegates to sit in the parliamentary hall.

When all the delegates were seated, Jérôme in a suit. Bonaparte walked with firm steps to the central podium of the same chamber.

In an instant, the entire council hall burst into applause, and all the delegates in the Bourbon Palace stood up at the same time to pay homage to Jérôme. Bonaparte showed respect.

Jérôme. Bonaparte came to the podium with enthusiastic applause, and the applause continued for a long time after he had reached the podium, until he raised his hand to signal that the delegates could stop, and the delegates stopped their applause and returned to their seats.

Jérôme standing on the podium. Bonaparte looked at the delegates in the audience and said confidently: "Dear deputies, I am glad to be able to meet you in this hall, which represents the will of the 30 million people of France. ”

"Hypocrisy!" Favre muttered disdainfully.

"You come from all regions of France, and you are trusted by the people of your region, who voted for you with their precious vote, in the hope that you will show me through your mouth, so I hope that you will be careful not to betray their trust in you!" Jérôme. Bonaparte, as usual, reaffirmed the right of the deputies of the Legislative Council to act.

After a pause, he got to the point: "Ladies and gentlemen, I think everyone here has heard the news!" Yes! The loyal and heroic soldiers of France crushed the defenders entrenched in Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula and occupied Sevastopol! In this war, we crushed a total of 30,000 Russian soldiers and crushed the strategy of the Russian Empire to rely on Sevastopol for a defensive war! Now, let's French lads applaud! ”

The parliamentarians in the audience applauded, and the pro-government deputies stood up and shouted: "Long live the Empire!" ”

Even representatives of the die-hard opposition like Favre were forced to stand up with the victorious pro-government officials and shout "Long live the Reich!" ”

Applause and shouts in Jérôme. Bonaparte's gesture came to an abrupt halt, and Jérôme. Bonaparte spoke again: "On the battlefield of the Crimea, we not only thank the French youth for their hard work and hard work, but also express our gratitude to the saints. The commanders, headed by Marshal Arnaud and General Perissier, saluted. It was because of their command that the French army was able to hold victory firmly in their hands. ”

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With Jérôme. Bonaparte's speeches became more and more engrossed, and he gradually began to break away from the speeches and recount the victory of Sevastopol with great emotion.

The mood of the delegates in the audience was overshadowed by Jérôme. Bonaparte mobilized, and from time to time there would be deputies shouting slogans such as "Long live the Empire" and "Long live the Emperor", so much so that Jérôme. Bonaparte's speeches were often interrupted by sudden shouts.

Whenever this time comes, Jérôme. Bonaparte would always pause and let the parliamentarians finish shouting before speaking again.

At the end of the speech, Jérôme. In a slightly tragic tone, Bonaparte hoped that the legislature would make an additional sum for the operation of the French army in the Crimea.

"We can't let our brave and fearless soldiers, armed with a burning stick, fight the aggressive Russians!"

The audience spoke in favor of Jérôme. Bonaparte's proposal for an additional military expenditure of 200 million francs was adopted by unanimous vote.

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