Make France Great Again

Text Chapter 171: Attacking Ministry of War

"Of course! General Changarnier, we can take this opportunity to exclude some people who are not willing to obey us!"

Jérôme Bonaparte, who seemed to be thinking about General Changarnier, concealed evil intentions under the pretext of transferring some troops loyal to the Republic from their posts. The replacement of the garrison was just the first step in his discussion with General Renault. He believed that Changarnier would agree with his proposal.

Because Changarnier also does not like the republican army in the army, but the former Minister Liueli agreed to disband the army loyal to the Republic, but he did not agree to replace some of the republican troops in the army. Changarnier also did not The right to remove and replace soldiers in the army without permission, even if he has already controlled the army in Paris, he must respect the Constitution of the French Republic, and the personnel power of the army's appointment and removal is in the hands of the Minister of War.

Changarnier is of course happy to have the opportunity to clear out the republicans in the army at the moment, but the 5,000 people stationed in Paris will not have any impact on his power. On the contrary, it will make the relationship between him and the president more stable. How could Changarnier refuse in such a situation.

Changarnier's answer was not as expected by Jerome Bonaparte. After thinking for a while, he responded to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Excellency, I agree in principle with your military parade plan with the Minister of War. Your army does need some glory, but..."

"Just what?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Changarney.

"It's just that I'm afraid that the parliament may not be willing to bear this expense!" Changarnier raised his concerns: "Whether it is to transfer the army from Lyon, or the military parade is not a small expense!"

Although France is now controlled by the Party of Order in the Legislative Assembly, the members of the Party of Order were originally members of the Orlean faction. The Orleans Dynasty established the country with the National Guard, and those members who came from the Orleans Dynasty were naturally close. The National Guard resented the army.

If it weren't for the phenomenon of "Left" leaning in the current National Self-Defense Forces, they would naturally not choose the army to suppress.

It can be said that the treatment of the Army during the Orleans period was simply the bottom of the existence, not as good as the National Guard, let alone the Navy, belonging to the third class in the French army.

Here I have to mention the navy of Orleans. Since the Kingdom of Orleans was established with the National Self-Defense Forces, it naturally distrusted the army. Coupled with the influence of colonial ideas, the Orleans dynasty used all the money to develop the army to develop the navy, making the French navy very popular. He jumped up in a short period of time, and even once wanted to challenge Britain's maritime hegemony for the second time.

Whether it was the Count of Orleans, who died unexpectedly in 1840, or the Prince of Joinville, they both held important positions in the French Navy and also served as the Governor of Algeria.

It's a pity that France is not like Britain, where the navy is the main force and the army is the auxiliary. Otherwise, the Great Revolution of 1848 may undergo dramatic changes. If France, which is the main force and the navy is the main force, does not pay attention to the army, there will definitely be big troubles.

Jerome Bonaparte is telling the French army time and time again that he can bring everything they want to the army, and the army only needs to remain loyal to him.

There will be a stark contrast between the MPs' dislike of the army and Jerome Bonaparte's love for the army. It is not difficult for a parliament that does not have the support of the army to overthrow them.

"General Changarnier, please don't worry about military expenses! I believe there will always be some generous philanthropists in Paris who are willing to donate generously to the army! After all, we are the ones who set the whole game!" Jerome Bonaparte Ba sneered and said something in a strong tone.

Changarnier instantly understood what Jérôme Bonaparte meant, and couldn't help but be moved by Jerome Bonaparte's courage.

The president really spares no room in wooing the army. If it were him, he wouldn't have the guts to openly put his hand into the arms of those bankers.

Changarnier, who regarded himself as a member of the army, naturally did not oppose Jérôme Bonaparte's plan.

Now he has not realized that in the eyes of the president, he is not the same as him at all.

"You're right! If you find a way to raise money, there will always be some money! Isn't the money just collected!" Changarnier quickly expressed his position to Jérôme Bonaparte: "In order to make the military parade go more smoothly, it belongs to I am willing to bear part of it!"

"Me too!" Minister Renio also expressed his opinion.

"No need!" Jerome Bonaparte rejected the donation requests of Changarnier and Reignol, "If the military parade has to be paid for by the soldiers, then the whole of France may become the laughing stock of European countries .”

Under Jérôme Bonaparte's "willingness to go his own way", Commander Changarnier and Minister Reignol were "exempted" from contributing to the army.

After Changarnier agreed to the military parade and the change of defense of the army, the Minister of War also returned to the War Department to sign the order for the military parade.

On October 23, Presidential Adjutant Conrobert resigned from the three part-time positions of Adjutant, Secretary of State, and Office of Military Secretary under the order of the Minister of War, General Regno, and went to the Second Brigade of the First Paris Division to serve as the brigade commander.

In order to match Conrobert's military rank with the position he held, the Minister of War deliberately raised Conrobert's military rank by one level. Conrobert took up the post of the Second Brigade of the First Division of Paris with the rank of Brigadier General. He originally served as the Second Brigade of Paris The brigadier general brigade commander was transferred to the Franco-Spanish border as the deputy commander of the front army, which can be regarded as a promotion in disguise.

Of course, Changarnier could not hinder the promotion of his subordinates. In order to keep pace with the president, he chose to remain silent on this issue, which made his subordinates deeply hit.

Elysee Palace Presidential Palace.

The Bonapartist party gathered together to witness this moment.

"Brigadier General Canrobert, thank you for your contribution to France!" Jerome Bonaparte patted Canrobert on the shoulder and wished sincerely.

"Mr. President, I just served my country to the best of my ability . . . and I am ashamed that you are honoring me now."

Conrobert said to Jerome Bonaparte with a look of trepidation.

"Brigadier General Conrobert, this is the reward you deserve!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Conrobert with a big smile.

The surrounding Bonapartist party members also applauded at the same time.

Amid bursts of applause, the atmosphere gradually reached its peak. An attendant entered slowly with an aluminum tray covered by a layer of red cloth.

Although no one could see what was inside the red cloth, they all guessed what was inside the red cloth.

The servant came before Jerome Bonaparte, and Jerome Bonaparte lifted the red cloth.

A golden medal appeared in everyone's eyes, and Jerome Bonaparte held a medal in his hand.

"I hope you can continue to serve the country!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Conrobert earnestly.

"Yes!" Conrobert responded to Jerome Bonaparte with a firm tone. He knew that he had long been bound to the president's order like everyone present.

Once the president loses power, his order is best to be transferred remotely, and it is not impossible to forcefully order retirement.

Therefore, he has to follow the president's footsteps more closely, think about what the president thinks, and worry about the president's worries, so that he can stand out.

Although he is still far away from the president now, Conrobel understands that the president has a scale in his heart, and whoever is right and who is wrong is recorded in the president's heart.

"Very good!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded thoughtfully.

Jerome Bonaparte personally pinned the medal on Canrobert's chest.

Although Conrobel has won medals many times, he has never been as excited as he is now.

A small gold medal was hung on Conrobel's chest, as if there was a huge boulder pressing on Conrobel's chest, making Conrobel breathless.

However, Conrobel believes that the president will be able to lead them to victory.

After the award ceremony, the next step is the formal appointment time.

After the Minister of War handed a letter of appointment to Brigadier General Conrobert, he patted Brigadier General Conrobert on the shoulder and looked at Conrobert with complicated eyes, then said earnestly, "The future of France is yours!"

Canrobert nodded solemnly.

After the members of the Bonapartist faction and Canrobert left, only Jérôme Bonaparte and Minister Reignol remained in the conference hall of the Elysee Palace.

"Minister Reinho, how is the situation in the Ministry of War?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Minister Reinho after inviting General Reinho to sit down.

"Your Majesty, I have initially identified who belongs to us, who does not belong to us, and who is inclined to us!" Minister Regno responded to Jerome Bonaparte.

Jerome Bonaparte showed a shocked expression. He didn't expect that after becoming a minister, Reinho could sort out the situation of the Ministry of War so quickly.

No one who can leave a mark in the eighteen-year history of the Second Empire can be underestimated.

"What are you going to do? Transfer or dismissal?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Regno.

After hesitating for a moment, Renio said, "Your Majesty, I want to talk to them! If they stick to their original point of view, I will transfer them away."

Jérôme Bonaparte looked at General Renault with a stern expression, and he had some opinions in his heart that General Renault could not be ruthless to carry out the purge.

However, he still respected Minister Reinho's opinion and nodded: "Okay! I will leave the matter of the Ministry of War to you! As for, how is the matter of the Office of the President's Secretary being able to fully connect with the Ministry of War going?"

"Despite a handful of dissenting opinions, the overwhelming majority agree!"