Although the British Kingdom's rejection successfully extinguished Jérôme Bonaparte's hope of armed intervention, it did not change his determination to smuggle Russian revolutionaries.
The day after Britain made its attitude clear, Jérôme Bonaparte once again called Louis Decaze to his study.
This time, Louis Decaz was called to the study alone.
"Mr. Decaz!" Jérôme Bonaparte clasped his hands and asked slowly, "How are you preparing?"
In his mind, Louis Decaze understood that the reason why the emperor asked him this way was probably hinting that it was time for him to set off.
So, Louis Decaz said with a sonorous tone, "Your Majesty, I have already booked a ticket for the ferry from Rouen port to St. Petersburg in two days!"
"What a rush!"
Although Jérôme Bonaparte secretly hoped that Louis Decaze would leave as soon as possible, he still had to pretend to be surprised.
Immediately, Jerome Bonaparte asked kindly, "Do you need to prepare for a while? There is still a lot of time before the St. Petersburg regime is completely destroyed!"
Louis Decaze shook his head and replied to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, I have prepared all the things that need to be prepared in the near future!
Staying in Paris is just a waste of time, it is better to go to St. Petersburg as soon as possible!
Although there will be no avalanche in the St. Petersburg regime for some time, no one can predict whether there will be an accident.
If you go earlier, you can prevent accidents!"
After listening to Louis Decaz's answer, Jérôme Bonaparte nodded slightly and looked at Louis de la Chi with eyes full of trust, "In that case, I won't say anything more!
However, after you arrive in St. Petersburg, you must act under the premise of protecting your own safety. The security situation in St. Petersburg is not as good as that in Paris, especially now that it is still in a period of turmoil, let alone the security situation!
When you arrive in St. Petersburg, you must find Duke Golitsyn as soon as possible and seek his asylum!
Remember not to walk alone on the streets of St. Petersburg!"
Jérôme Bonaparte’s warm advice moved Louis Decaze’s heart quite a bit!
In this materialistic society, it is difficult for someone to care about the safety of others like Jerome Bonaparte, let alone a monarch.
This means that he, Louis Decaz, has left a good impression in the emperor's heart!
The road ahead cannot be said to be smooth sailing, it can only be said to be bright.
"Your Majesty, I will definitely obey your teachings!" Louis Decaz replied excitedly to Jerome Bonaparte.
"Mr. Decaz!" Jérôme Bonaparte extended his index finger to Louis Decaz and said to Louis Decaz in a very serious tone, "Please remember! Your life does not only belong to you.
Also belongs to the entire French Empire!
I will be at the Tuileries Palace, waiting for news of your triumphant return!"
"Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to your expectations of me!" Louis Decaz's voice was firm, and his eyes revealed a touch of determination.
"Um!"
Encouraged by Jérôme Bonaparte, Louis Decaze left his study with a sense of loyalty to the French Empire and a vision for the future.
After Louis Decaze completely stayed away from the study in the Tuileries Palace, Jérôme Bonaparte took a long breath and whispered to himself in an elder's tone, "Ah! The young people of this era
(Louis Decaze is actually 2 years older than Jerome Bonaparte, but the combined age of Jerome Bonaparte and Decaze is older than Decaze) It’s really easy to deceive!
Just say a few words of inspirational chicken soup and you will get doubled the favor!
It’s not like our time, no matter how much chicken soup the boss pours, it won’t have any effect!”
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With Louis Decaz being ordered to go to the Russian Empire, the French Empire no longer has any emergencies waiting for him to deal with in the near future.
It was not until mid-April, when Minister Dicko requested an audience with Jerome Bonaparte, that Jerome Bonaparte understood that the Imperial Navy's military exercises near the island of Cyprus were about to begin.
The purpose of Minister Dicko's visit to the Tuileries Palace this time was naturally to invite Jérôme Bonaparte to the exercise location.
As soon as they met, Jérôme Bonaparte couldn't help but complain about Dicko, saying, "Minister Dicko, you are really perseverant!
Didn't I tell you before that I will not participate in this military exercise!"
"Your Majesty, all French naval officers are eagerly looking forward to your arrival!" Minister Dick said to Jerome Bonaparte with great emotion, "Every general and soldier hopes to receive your guidance. Listen.
to your voice!
You can't let them down!"
"Minister Dicko, it seems that I did not agree to participate in this military exercise together!" Jérôme Bonaparte pointed to the documents on the table, shrugged and said helplessly, "Look at me, I still have this
Much work to be done!
There’s no need for military exercises!”
"Your Majesty, I have promised the soldiers participating in the exercise that you will be included in the exercise!
Aren't you trying to make me lose face in front of my subordinates?" Minister Dico first said to Jerome Bonaparte aggrievedly, and then said forcefully, "Besides, there is always work to be done!
And such a large-scale exercise will not happen once every few years, or even ten years!"
After some unreasonable remarks by Minister Dicko, Jérôme Bonaparte suddenly felt that there seemed to be some truth.
Then, Jerome Bonaparte remembered a piece of news that came from Syria some time ago.
The news said: A terrible religious struggle is brewing in Syria.
The person who posted this news hopes that France can stop this possible religious war as soon as possible!
Normally, Jérôme Bonaparte would have chosen to ignore this news.
After all, how could a person like him, who has so many things to do, care about such a "little thing" as a religious struggle. (Jerome Bonaparte during this period had not yet realized that the religious struggle he thought would evolve into a major event in history.
A terrible religious vendetta!
French Emperor Napoleon III was forced to choose to send troops to Syria for maintenance due to the "mistakes" of Italian policy.)
Now, this "little thing" that could turn into a religious struggle did give Jerome Bonaparte a reason to convince himself.
After all, it had been several years since he last left France for another country.
Therefore, Jérôme Bonaparte thought it was necessary to stretch his muscles that were about to become "rusty".
"Dico, I'm sorry! I can't participate in the whole military exercise!" Jérôme Bonaparte said to Minister Dicko.
Before Dicko could respond, Jérôme Bonaparte continued to say to Dicko, "However, it suddenly occurred to me that there was a news about religious struggles in Syria recently, and I think it is necessary to go to Syria in person.
Discuss this with their governor!
By the way, there is also Egypt! Their governor has been inviting me to visit Egypt, so I might as well take this time to visit them!
After all, Egypt is our important friend, we cannot let them feel cold!"
"Your Majesty, thank you very much!" Dicko stood up and bowed deeply to Jerome Bonaparte. He understood that the emperor's visit to the Ottoman Empire and Egypt was just to find an excuse for him to participate in military exercises.
"Minister Dicko, I'm just taking part in a military exercise!" Jérôme Bonaparte reminded Dicko.
"clear!"
Subsequently, Jérôme Bonaparte sent Basilio to summon De Ruys for a mutual visit.
De Ruys entered the office with a puzzled face and asked Jerome Bonaparte what his orders were.
Jérôme Bonaparte informed De Ruys of his upcoming trip to Syria and Egypt, and then asked De Ruys to spread the news to the Ottoman Empire and Egypt.
Facing Jerome Bonaparte's sudden request, De Ruys showed a blank expression, "Your Majesty, after you leave! What will happen to the empire?"
"The empire will continue to operate according to the previous model!!" Jerome Bonaparte said lightly, "While I am away, it will still be obtained by you, Rouet, Faure, Bio, and
Morny formed a regency council to keep the empire running!
I believe that with your abilities, the empire will continue to run smoothly!"
When De Ruys heard that there was no Queen Augusta, he immediately asked Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, will your Majesty the Queen also follow you?"
"Of course!" Jérôme Bonaparte nodded and responded to De Ruys, "Not only Her Majesty the Queen, but also the Crown Prince will also follow us!
I had always promised Friedrich to take him to visit the pyramids, and now that I finally have time to visit abroad, I naturally want to take them with me!"
"If something unexpected happens in Paris..." De Ruys was a little worried.
"Then let General MacMahon go out!" Jérôme Bonaparte said with a stern look. "At that time, MacMahon will also serve as the Governor of Paris and suppress all opposition in Paris!"
De Luys felt enlightened, and he nodded and replied to Jerome Bonaparte, "Understood!"
Shortly after de Luys left, Jérôme Bonaparte personally went to Augusta's guest room.
At this time, Augusta was playing the piano with Friedrich, but the arrival of Jerome Bonaparte caused Friedrich to stop playing.
"Why are you here?" Augusta asked Jerome Bonaparte curiously.
Jérôme Bonaparte told Friedrich and Augusta that his family would visit military exercises and also visit the pyramids and churches.
