Fox of France

Barras proposed in the parliament that the parliament should be re-elected to ensure that the Thermidor Party has a majority; (this has been unanimously approved by everyone) to ensure that the army has its own representatives in the parliament; (this point, considering the outside The Red Army, everyone agrees) to form the Directorate Government from a few people who are highly respected and have proved their loyalty to the republic in the vote to execute the king; (this, everyone still agrees) There must be General Carnot who can represent the army; (no one dares to object to this) Also, since everyone is ignorant of technical issues, it is easy to be deceived by those profiteers, so there must be talents proficient in military technology in the parliament (This point is also agreed by everyone) In addition, in view of the poor performance of the police department in this rebellion, the police system in Paris must be reorganized, and he believes that Fouche can take on this task.

Many people are dissatisfied with this point, because the police department is too important a vital department. Whoever controls this department has too many political benefits. Many people feel that they seem to be able to compete for one. More people feel that so many key departments have fallen into the hands of the Ballas faction, which is too... too detrimental to the balance.

So in this matter, Ballas encountered resistance for the first time. But if he can't even overcome this resistance, how can he continue to be an important shareholder of the "military-industrial complex"? So Ballas unceremoniously revealed in the parliament that the family members or subordinates of the most fiercely opposed guys had leaked state secrets to the royal party, and they also produced tangible evidence.

Of course, it is not 1993, and Barras is not Robespierre, otherwise these congressmen should be guillotined. Barras magnanimously stated that he did not doubt the loyalty of these congressmen to the Republic. He believed that their families and subordinates were deceived by cunning royalists. This cannot be blamed on them, it is entirely because Wang Dang is too cunning. However, these gentlemen are so honest and honest, how can they deal with the cunning royalists? Therefore, it is best to leave the matter of the Minister of Public Security to Fouché, who has made great contributions to discovering the conspiracy of the royal party.

"Do you have any objections to this now?" Ballas finally asked.

Everyone expressed understanding and agreement with this, because everyone was worried that if they did not understand or agree, some scandals would be exposed immediately. To be honest, who is still a member of the National Assembly today? very clean? At the time of Robespierre, they should all be guillotined.

While everyone was arguing for these positions, Joseph brought several bodyguards with revolvers in their waists, led Fanny's family, and came to Fanny's house in a carriage.

A few days ago, when the situation in Paris became dangerous, under the arrangement of Fouché, Joseph came to the door in person and took Fanny's family out of Paris for refuge. Now everything has subsided, so they can come back.

Along the way, the Viscountess was worried about whether there would be a thief in her house, whether... Although Fanny had comforted her and said: "Don't worry, mother. If a thief enters our house, we should be happy, because we There is nothing worth stealing at home, but maybe the thief accidentally dropped his wallet in our house when he was looking for property."

"Don't talk nonsense," laughed even the Viscount, "our family is not so poor. At least we can afford our little Fanny's dowry."

Fanny blushed, lowered her head and glanced at Joseph, and said nothing.

Fortunately, the carriage has arrived at their door at this time, and everyone can get out of the carriage.

After getting out of the car, the attendants moved things like luggage in. Joseph and the Viscount Lavoisier's family sat in the small garden first.

"Mr. Viscount, for some time to come, Paris should be able to stabilize, at least, there should be no big troubles." Joseph said.

"So, there will be a peaceful life in the future? It's really great. It would be even better if Amon came back." The Viscountess said.

Joseph said without changing his face: "That's right. But, life will definitely get better."

"It will be fine," the Viscount said, winking his eyes. "As long as there is nothing hanging on the lamppost, it will be the best...By the way, since Paris is peaceful, when will you come back to Paris, Joseph?"

"Our family will definitely come back to Paris. But it still needs a lot of preparation. Paris is the core of France, where there are the best schools in Paris and the best scientific research resources. Naturally, my research institute will move back. However, this is a big project, not a matter of a day or two. Recently, my friend and I are looking for a suitable location near Paris as the address of a new research institute. In addition, your brother, Master Lavoisier also I miss Paris a little bit, after all Toulon is really too small compared to Paris.”

Everyone chatted casually for a few more words, and Joseph got up to leave. The Viscount did not send Joseph out because of his bad legs and feet, but asked his daughter Fanny to see him off.

Fanny sent it away, and did not come back until a long time later. When she passed by the vestibule humming a song and was about to go back to her room, she heard her father calling her in the small living room: "Fanny! Come here."

Fanny went to the little drawing room, and saw her old father sitting in a rocking-chair by the window, basking in the sun.

"Dad, what's the matter?"

"Oh, Fanny, come sit beside me," said the vicomte.

Fanny went and sat down in a chair beside the rocker.

"Did he propose to you?" asked the Viscount suddenly.

"Ah..." Fanny blushed.

"Why? This kid is so dishonest? Yes, otherwise, how could he be that brat's friend... Fanny, no, it can't be like this. If this kid dares to come again next time, I will..."

"Father..." Fanny glared at the Viscount, "He mentioned it, but... this guy is so annoying, he didn't even consider whether I agreed, and just said that when you marry me, we Just whatever. I said, I haven't decided whether to marry you or not!"

"Oh! Fanny, it's your fault!" said the old vicomte immediately. "You know, it's hard to find a young man like Joseph these days. He has a great future and will become the most important person in all of France. For For your happiness, you must hold him tight, otherwise, at some point, there will be a shameless coquettish bitch coming to block the way and rob him."

"Father! If you say that again, I'll be leaving!" Fanny stood up with a serious face.

"Okay, okay, I'm not for your own good? Think about it, how many people are thinking about him all day for a person like Joseph? If you are really angry, then I really won't say anything It's..."

Fanny sat down again.

"By the way, this is Dad's good daughter. Listen to me, next time you have such an opportunity, you must..."

"Dad, you speak as if I can't get married!"

"How can my daughter not marry? There are more men in Paris than there are fish in the Atlantic Ocean. But you know, Fanny, it's so important to a woman who she marries. It's like fishing." , catching tuna and sardines are both catching fish, but the difference is too big. In addition, you really have to hurry up. You must know that although there are many fish in the sea, if the bait is soaked in sea water for a long time ..."

While the viscount was having a heart-to-heart conversation with Fanny, Joseph also returned to his residence in a carriage, only to find that Lucien had disappeared.

"Mr. Bonaparte, Master Lucien has gone out. It seems that someone invited him to a banquet. He also left a piece of paper for you." Aunt Sophie handed him a piece of paper and said.

"Oh." Joseph replied, taking the paper.

The paper said he was going to La Paz and told Joseph not to wait for him.

"Damn it, this guy went to eat delicious food by himself!" Joseph said, but Joseph didn't really want to show up too much on such occasions, so it would be nice to have a younger brother in front.

Since Lucien was away, Joseph asked Aunt Sophie to make dinner directly. After dinner, he went into his study to consider several plans for moving the Institute to Paris.

"Directly in the city of Paris? Many things are much more convenient, but it's too crowded, the place is too small, and some experiments are not easy to do. Hmm... So the manor of the Duke of Orleans? It's not too far from Paris, and the place is also big. ...It's just a bit far away from the Red Army's garrison... And here, it's a little bit far from Paris, but it's closer to the Red Army, and the terrain is richer. Well, it's just here, just need to widen the road by yourself , to spend more money..."

While hesitating, the sound of a key turning in the door lock suddenly came from outside. Joseph put those plans down, walked out of the study, and then saw Lucien walking in with a smell of brandy.

"Going to eat at this kind of person's place, how dare you really drink so much?" Joseph frowned, and began to think about how to strengthen his brother's education.

"No, no..." Lucien's words were very clear, "If you don't believe me, you've heard that the wine is all on your clothes. How dare I really drink when I go to that old bastard's place to drink?"

"Really?" Joseph walked closer and really sniffed it with his nose. Indeed, the smell of alcohol was basically on his clothes.

"Well, you still know how to adapt. But no one should pour you wine? Why did you spill so much on your body?"

"Who said no?" Lucien said, "There was a lady who was attending a banquet, and she kept chatting and drinking with me. I don't know how she can drink so well."

"Are you cheating when you drink with a woman? Well, that woman is beautiful?"

"It is very beautiful," said Lucien.

"What's that woman's name?" Joseph suddenly had a guess in his mind.