When Friedrich heard that he could see the pyramids with his own eyes, his face immediately showed childlike joy.
From his birth to the present, Friedrich has never left France once.
Friedrich was always full of strong curiosity about the world outside France, especially after he learned about the pyramids from books.
"Dad, can I go to Egypt to see the pyramids?" Friedrich held Jerome Bonaparte's hand, his eyes full of longing.
"Of course!" Jerome Bonaparte smiled and nodded, "This time we are not only going to visit the pyramids, but we will also go to Jerusalem to visit the temple!"
"Okay!" Frederick cheered again, and then turned his attention to Queen Augusta, "Mom, you come with us too!"
After hearing Friedrich's request, Augusta shook his head and said to Friedrich, "Fredrich, just go with your father!"
I want to stay in France and guard the foundation here for you and my son to prevent some people from taking advantage of this period of time!!"
"Augusta, no need!" Jerome Bonaparte also said to Augusta, "I have arranged everything, you don't need to stay in Paris!"
However, Augusta's next words made Jerome Bonaparte give up the idea of inviting Queen Augusta to go with him.
"I am pregnant!"
As soon as these words came out, Jérôme Bonaparte's brain felt as if something had hit him hard.
Then, Jerome Bonaparte's face showed an expression of shock and excitement.
"When did it happen? Why didn't I know?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Queen Augusta in a trembling voice.
Since the birth of Frederick, Jerome Bonaparte had worked hard on Empress Augusta and Eugenie almost every month.
However, Queen Augusta and Eugenie had never succeeded in sowing the seeds, so much so that Jerome Bonaparte wondered whether there was a problem with his own seeder, which caused the seeds to have problems.
Now, Queen Augusta has dispelled Jérôme Bonaparte's suspicions and at the same time added possibilities to the future of the French Empire.
In the 19th century, when the mortality rate remained high, it was difficult for Jérôme Bonaparte to ensure that Frederick would survive to adulthood.
If Jérôme Bonaparte and Auguste had not given birth to another son, and if Frederick died suddenly, there would inevitably be great turmoil in the French Empire.
As long as Queen Augusta continues to give birth to children, even if the children are not princes, then the throne of the French Empire will be more stable.
At worst, Jerome Bonaparte would learn from the Austrian Empire and the British Kingdom and establish the princess as the heir to the empire.
Of course, the risks a princess takes to become an heir are higher than those of a prince, but it is still much better than having no heir.
In fact, not many people in the French Empire today actually choose to be loyal to the Bonaparte family.
More often than not, they chose to be loyal to Jerome Bonaparte himself. To a larger extent, they were loyal to the branch to which Jerome Bonaparte belonged.
In addition, the members of the Bonaparte family, except for Jerome Paterson, are either useless people with high ambitions and low ambitions (Pierre Bonaparte), or idle people who have no interest in politics (Lucien and Joseph
One lineage).
When Jérôme Bonaparte discussed inheritance rights with some members, they had expressed their views to Jérôme Bonaparte tactfully.
They only choose to be loyal to the emperor and the emperor's heirs. If a non-emperor's heir succeeds to the throne, then they would rather choose to seek refuge in Orleans.
It was the attitude of the "Bonapartist" members that made Jérôme Bonaparte believe that even if the princess succeeded to the throne, Bonaparte's princes would not be able to make a comeback.
However, women have some natural disadvantages in inheritance rights. Jérôme Bonaparte still hopes that Augusta can continue to give birth to princes for him.
"I have only recently realized this!" said Empress Augusta to Jérôme Bonaparte.
"Do you want to see a doctor for a checkup?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked Queen Augusta again.
Empress Augusta shook her head and responded to Jérôme Bonaparte, "It's better to wait!"
Out of concern for Augusta's health, Jérôme Bonaparte did not force it.
"You are pregnant now, so you really can't travel far!"
Friedrich's face showed visible disappointment, but he had always looked forward to traveling with his parents.
"Sorry! Friedrich!" Queen Augusta touched Friedrich's head with a loving look, "I'm afraid mom can't go out with you, you and dad have fun outside!
Also, when you are outside, don’t run around! Always pay attention to safety, you understand!”
"Yeah!" Frederick nodded and responded to Queen Augusta.
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When the official telegram from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs arrived at Constantinople (also called Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, after traveling nearly more than a thousand kilometers, the Sultan Abdulmecid I of the Ottoman Empire did not feel any joy.
It felt like an Alps was about to crush them.
Therefore, Abdul Meguid immediately sent the black eunuchs in the palace to the residence of the Prime Minister (also called the Grand Vizier) and called the Prime Minister to discuss countermeasures.
"Damn it! Why did Jerome Bonaparte go to the church at this time? Did he sense something?"
Abdul Meji was so uneasy that he had no intention of sitting on the throne at this moment. He stood up from the throne and paced back and forth without listening to relieve the pressure caused by excessive tension.
Soon, the Ottoman Prime Minister Fuad appeared in front of the Ottoman Sultan.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! At this time, Fouad also had a melancholy expression on his face. Apparently, the prime minister had learned from the black eunuch the reason why the Sultan summoned him.
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"His Majesty!"
Fo'a, who was standing at the foot of the throne steps, bowed respectfully to Abdul Meguid, who was at the top of the steps.
[Although the Ottoman Empire became Westernized, the "excellent style" of the Ottoman Empire was still retained in the "traditional" etiquette within the empire.
It’s just that when there are outsiders, this traditional style needs to be a little more restrained.】
"Get up!" Abdul Meguid I gently raised his hand and said to Fouad in a calm tone.
Fouad stood up and thanked Abdel Meguid again.
Subsequently, Abdul Meguid and Fouad officially entered the dialogue session.
"Prime Minister Fouad, just now, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the French Empire sent us a message via telegram saying that their emperor, my infidel brother Jérôme Bonaparte, will be here in April.
Set off for the Holy Land (Jerusalem) at the end of the day!" Abdulmecid I said to Fouad.
After hearing what Abdul Meguid I said, Fouad showed an expression of disbelief on his face.
As the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire, he really couldn't understand why Jerome Bonaparte would go to the Holy Land at this time!
Could it be that……
Fouad suddenly thought of the possibility, and cold sweat flowed from his forehead involuntarily.
“Your Majesty, we must stop supporting the believers in Jerusalem, and we must try our best to stabilize the situation in Jerusalem during the visit of the French Emperor!
Otherwise, Jerusalem is likely to follow in the footsteps of the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Fouad suggested to Abdul Meguid with a slightly nervous expression.
"Well! I have the same idea as you!" Abdul Meguid I nodded to Fuad, and then conveyed the order to Fuad, "You immediately report to Emir Abdullah
The Pasha (the governor of Syria, which at that time included Jerusalem) sent a letter (the telegraph from Constantinople to Syria had not yet been opened), ordering him to use the shortest possible time to eliminate the extremist believers in the Holy Land!
Even if we kill all the extremists in Jerusalem, we won’t hesitate!”
Having said this, Abdul Meguid I's expression became particularly murderous. He did not want to hear that the French Emperor was attacked in Jerusalem.
If Jérôme Bonaparte had an accident within the borders of the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman Empire would not be able to withstand the blow of the French Empire.
After hearing the order of Abdel Meguid I to resolutely clear the country, Fuad also volunteered to the Sultan and said that he would personally go to Syria to supervise the actions of Emir Pasha.
From mid-to-late April, all the extremist forces in Jerusalem were mercilessly attacked by the Emir Pasha and the Grand Vizier.
Hundreds of extremist forces have been assassinated, and conflicts exist between Christianity and Islam.
A slight degree of relief was obtained, but this relief was at the expense of the blood of the extremists.
Therefore, some extremist forces lurking in Jerusalem deeply hated Emir Pasha and Fuad, and planned to kill Emil Pasha at the right time.
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Late April, Toulon port.
Jérôme Bonaparte and Frederic Bonaparte, accompanied by the French Imperial Minister Dicko and the Chief of Naval Staff, met with many foreign military attaches (these military attaches were all military attaches invited by the Navy, and their purpose was naturally to
In order to take advantage of this exercise to find out the naval strength of the French Empire), they boarded the "Napoleon" class ironclad together.
When everyone got on the ironclad ship, a continuous stream of thick black smoke was emitted from the chimney of the ironclad ship. The fleet docked at the port of Toulon formed a diagonal line and left the port one after another.
Their target is naturally the island of Cyprus, hundreds of nautical miles away from France.
