Chapter 118, the cooperation of two Josephs
The decision above has been made, but it takes more time to implement it. An institution cannot be transformed by breathing. The preparation of various personnel and materials takes time, and many things at the Institute in Paris also need to be arranged, so it was not until mid-Rain month that Joseph was able to prepare to go to Toulon.
If we only consider research issues, letting Lavoisier be responsible for the work of the Institute in Paris is probably the best choice. However, considering Lavoisier's identity as a "captive" and some of Lavoisier's minor problems, let alone the idea cannot be passed by the "National Salvation Committee", even if it is Joseph himself, it will not be passed.
In addition, Laplace also wanted to join the "Army Technology Institute", but considering that Laplace is very close to some people, Joseph has always kept Mr. Laplace out of the Institute on the grounds that Mr. Laplace is more suitable for theoretical research than specific technical research, so of course it is even more impossible for him to be responsible for the institute's affairs.
Therefore, the person who replaced Joseph and temporarily in charge of the Institute in Paris became Monge.
In terms of academic status alone, Mengji naturally cannot compare with the two people in front. However, Mengji himself is a member of the army, is loyal and reliable, and has a good relationship with Joseph. So Joseph recommended him to Kano without hesitation.
Kano was also very satisfied with this candidate. Monge was his teacher. He knew that he was a very reliable person. Although he seemed not as good as Joseph in terms of ability, it also meant that his ability to spend money was definitely not as good as Joseph. During these days, he chased Robespierre's butt for money every day, and then when he came back, Joseph chased his butt for money. Now, maybe he could breathe a sigh of relief.
Kano breathed a sigh of relief, but in the south, another person, wasn't right, another group of people gasped. This group of people was of course Joseph's unreliable brothers and sisters.
"Lucion, Lucien..." shouted Napoleon.
"What's going on here?" Lucien ran in from outside with sweat.
"What are you doing?" asked Napoleon.
"It's nothing, I just accompanied Polina to walk outside." Lucien didn't realize that something seemed wrong.
"Ah, Lucien." Napoleon suddenly laughed, "I want to give you a surprise, do you want to know?"
At this time, Polina walked in with a small umbrella with an ivory handle. When she heard Napoleon's words, she quickly asked, "What's the surprise? Napoleon, tell me quickly, what's the surprise?"
But Napoleon did not say anything further, but instead changed his subject and asked, "Lucien, how much did you do the stack of exercises that Joseph gave you when you came to the south?"
"I've done a lot," said Lucien. "Don't worry, we can definitely finish it before we go back to Paris. What's the point of worrying about..."
Napoleon didn't speak, just stared at Lucien and smiled.
Lucien saw from Napoleon's smile that something seemed to be a little wrong, so hesitated and asked, "What happened? Napoleon, what do you mean?"
"Give you a surprise." Napoleon said, "Joseph will come to Toulon soon. Didn't you think? Are you surprised or surprised?"
"What?" Lucien was stunned for a moment, "How is it possible... Joseph wasn't busy..."
"A surprise? Accident?" Napoleon smiled maliciously, "The army is going to build a Naval Technology Institute in Toulon, and Joseph is here to take charge of the work here for the time being. But that doesn't matter. Anyway, you have done a lot of exercises. Although you haven't finished it, it's enough to deal with it, right?"
"Damn!" Lucien said, "What kind of surprise? Napoleon, explain what this tm is called?"
"Why, you haven't even written yet?" Napoleon smiled. "Lucion, you should thank me, I provided you with the news in time. Otherwise... hehe... well, this news is theoretically a highly confidential. Just in terms of confidentiality, you shouldn't know at all. Come and thank me!"
"Napoleon, Joseph...when will he arrive?" Lucien forced himself to suppress the fear in his heart and asked quickly.
"You have three days left for the day of the Rain Moon and Hare." Napoleon replied.
"Long live!" Lucien shouted, turning his head and running upstairs.
Napoleon looked at Lucien's back and couldn't help but shake his head. This guy is so unreliable, why did he use his guarantee for him?
"Napoleon..." Polina said.
"Well, what's wrong?" Napoleon asked.
"Joseph... Joseph is really that scary... Our business, no... no..." Polina said intermittently, obviously she was a little nervous.
"Don't worry!" Napoleon couldn't help but stretch out his hand and rub Polina's head. "Joseph wouldn't know about us."
Successfully frightened Lucien, making Napoleon a little happy. He ate an extra piece of bread during lunch. As for Lucien, he didn't come downstairs to eat. Letizia had to take the bread and milk to him to the study.
Lucien didn't come down to have lunch at noon, and didn't come down to have dinner at night. At around ten o'clock in the evening, Napoleon was sleeping soundly (this era has no glory, no dota to eat chicken, and even electric lights. So people in this era generally have the good habit of going to bed early and getting up early.) Suddenly he felt that someone was gently shaking his arm.
"Who?" Napoleon opened his eyes.
"Ah, it's me, Lucien."
"Damn, what time is it? What are you doing?" Napoleon was very upset.
"Napoleon, there are several questions that I can't do...you must help me..."
"I'm so damn, can't I ask again tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow, tomorrow will be dawn, maybe you won't know where you're going." Lucien said, "You're not like your mother, and you can find someone at any time."
"Go and go! I'm going to bed! Let's talk about it tomorrow night when I have supper!" said Napoleon.
"Napoleon, just help..." Lucien said, "These questions are very difficult. You will only read them tomorrow for dinner. What if you can't do it at that time? Let's take a look first, and have an impression in your heart. Think about it when you have time..."
"How could I not be able to do the questions I have?" Napoleon said this, but thought to himself: "Joseph is the most hateful when he was giving the questions. He cannot use the normal way of thinking to infer him. He is not sure, this guy will really leave Lucien one or two really difficult questions."
"Take it a look," said Napoleon.
"Okay, wait, I'll light the candle for you first."
...
"It's not simple? Lucien, you really...I really don't know. You are also my brother and Joseph, how could you be so stupid... Look, you make an auxiliary line here... and then... and then... well, wait for me to think about it... It makes no sense. According to the truth, the question that Joseph gave you should not need to use such knowledge... No matter, well, Lucien, let's change the method, um, let's build a coordinate system here first... Okay, do you understand?"
"No, I didn't understand at all..." Lucian's eyes were covered with mosquito coils.
...
Three days later, Joseph came to Marseille. He went home to visit his mother and several other brothers and sisters. His mother was in good condition. Although he was a little older, he was in good health. Several brothers and sisters were all pretty good, especially the younger sisters, who grew up and became more and more beautiful. It was just that because he grew up and because he had been away from home, the sisters seemed to have some disconnection from him, which was not as intimate as before. Even Polina, who used to like to stick to him or Napoleon, seemed to have a little recognised and always seemed to be hiding from him.
"As girls grow up, they do this." Joseph said to himself. Then he told Napoleon: "I can't stay in Marseille for too long. I'll leave for Toulon early tomorrow morning. I also brought a command to Mr. Fouche, and you'll find someone to take me to visit him later."
Joseph went out to find Fouche before he stayed at home. Many things in Toulon's Naval Institute, especially security and confidentiality, needed his help. Joseph knew that Fouche was sick recently, but for the sake of revolution, he could only support him.
As soon as Joseph went out, several people breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lucian, why are you nervous? Haven't you finished your homework?" Polina asked.
"It's done, but some of the questions were done by Napoleon. He didn't explain them well, and I didn't understand them very well. If Joseph asked, he would probably make a fool of himself..."
Fouchey was ready for Joseph's visit because he had been notified several days ago. Fouchey was very satisfied with this task, because he did not have to worry about being called back to Paris at the most dangerous time. Although Fouchey has been in another province, he has been paying attention to the movements in Paris. In his opinion, Paris will be very dangerous in the past or two months.
Joseph was also very satisfied with the performance of Joseph who was receiving him. Although Fouchey only knew about the relevant matters a few days in advance, within a few days he came up with several plans to discuss with him. These plans were very good. It can be seen that Fouchey is a very capable and meticulous person.
Joseph and another Joseph carefully studied the plan, but time passed without realizing it and it was already dark.
Chapter completed!