Jérôme Bonaparte's sudden attack made Odilon Barrot unable to react for a moment. He thought it was just an ordinary meeting, but he never expected it to end like this.
In fact, a few days before the opening of Parliament, Odilon Barro heard some rumors that Jerome Bonaparte might depose him.
At first he just disagreed, but as more and more MPs hinted at Odilon Barrow, Odilon Barrow also became wary. However, without the support of the parliament, he also did not dare to agree with Jérôme Bo.
Napart was furious, and he was also confident in himself. He believed that once he was dismissed, Jérôme Bonaparte would not be able to find enough people to form a cabinet. In the five days after the opening of the parliament, he tried to win over
Members of the Party of Order, while guarding against Jérôme Bonaparte.
As time went by, Odilon Barro's vigilance became increasingly lowered, and there were various signs that Jérôme Bonaparte seemed to have no intention of deposing him.
Unexpectedly, Jérôme Bonaparte's attack was completed with such lightning speed that his mind was still in a state of chaos.
"Mr. President, what did I do wrong?" Odilon Barrow's eyes were dull, and a mechanical question came from his mouth. At this time, he did not look like an eloquent speaker in the parliament at all, but on the contrary
She looks very much like a woman who has been hurt by a scumbag.
"Mr. Barrow! Since you became prime minister, you have been diligent and diligent in organizing cabinet work every day." Jérôme Bonaparte first praised Odilon Barrow's work attitude: "So
I will award you the Grand Legion of Honor in recognition of your contribution to France during this period."
After saying that, Jérôme Bonaparte turned around and placed the Grand Legion of Glory Medal flat on the table in his right hand, then turned around and stood in front of Odilon Barrot, personally bringing the Grand Legion of Glory to Odilon Barrot.
medal.
During the whole process, Odilon Barro did not say a word. He was like a puppet that had lost its soul and was still played by Jérôme Bonaparte.
Jérôme Bonaparte, who hung the Legion of Glory on Odilon Barrot's chest, applauded Odilon Barrot.
"Mr. President, why do you want to remove me?" Odilon Barro repeated what he had said before. This time, from his tone, Jérôme Bonaparte could clearly feel Odilon Barro's inner anger.
.
Jérôme Bonaparte didn't care at all about Odilon Barro's inner feelings at the moment. A politician without rights is like a tiger without teeth, no... even a tiger will bark twice, a politician will only
Break your teeth and swallow them in your stomach. Any rude behavior means complete failure, not to mention other extreme behaviors. He believes that Odilon Barrow will not make unwise moves. It is normal for politicians to have their ups and downs.
one thing.
Jérôme Bonaparte responded to Odilon Barrow in a calm tone: "Prime Minister Barrow... No, I think I should call you Mr. Barrow. You should understand why I want to remove him!"
Afterwards, Jerome Bonaparte sighed, shook his head and said: "Mr. Barrow, I thought we would become a good partner! I didn't expect you to do such a thing!"
"Stop covering up!" Odilon Barrow growled: "You never wanted me to be prime minister from the beginning, right? You despicable careerist! Your purpose is just to monopolize power.
That’s all, everything you said is just your despicable excuse!”
Jerome Bonaparte still looked at Odilon Barrot with a smile. Odilon Barrot's gaffe was something he did not expect. He originally thought that everyone would be like the old fox in Thiers.
, whether he is gaining or losing power, he maintains an unfazed expression.
"Mr. Barrow, say whatever you want!" Jérôme Bonaparte said with a regretful expression: "I do have the idea of monopolizing power, but I will still choose to respect the National Assembly!"
"Respect the National Assembly?" Odilon Barrow laughed angrily. He really couldn't imagine that someone would shamelessly say respect the National Assembly.
Jérôme Bonaparte stared at Odilon Barro quietly, until after his laughter ended, Jerome Bonaparte responded sternly: "Mr. Barro, I once asked whether to
Regarding the issue of removing Mi, we consulted those MPs who stayed in Paris. What do you think they said?"
"What's wrong?" Odilon Barro was also curious about the attitude of his colleagues in the Party of Order towards him.
"He can oppose my dismissal of you!" Jérôme Bonaparte responded to Odilon Barrot.
Odilon Barrow was stunned for a moment, and then a look of relief appeared on his face.
The next second, Jérôme Bonaparte shattered Odilon Barro's joy with cold words: "Their opposition is just a few words! If they really don't want to see you step down,
If that were the case, it would not be what it is now! I said that I respect the opinions of the National Assembly, but I will not respect the opinions of the people on the fence!"
Yes! If all the members of the party support him with a strong attitude, then he will not be removed. The emperor's nephew will not be afraid of a group of losers.
"Your Excellency, President, you have won! We all underestimated you!" Odilon Barrow showed a dejected smile: "I, Thiers, and Molay are all the same. The power we gave to the president was too great.
!”
"Mr. Barrow, didn't you have any selfish intentions back then?" Jerome Bonaparte asked: "Who gave the president such great power? It couldn't be me! In the end, you are just...
I just want to usher in a new king!"
"Yes!" Odilon Barrow frankly admitted his original thoughts: "If we didn't have selfish motives at the beginning, you wouldn't be in power!"
For Odilon Barrow, he has lost this duel, but he will not always lose, and he will come back sooner or later.
In the French political arena, the change of government prime minister or prime minister is too frequent, which has long been commonplace.
"Mr. Barro, if everyone is not selfish, will you still be divided? Will you still choose to welcome Orleans back?" Jérôme Bonaparte mercilessly exposed the remnants of Odilon Barro.
of luck.
If the Orleans faction can truly unite, the Republicans and other parties will be pinned down by them and unable to move.
"Mr. President, I would like to take the liberty of asking, who will take my seat next?" Odilon Barrow asked.
Based on what he knew about Thiers and Molay, they would never enter the cabinet.
If they had wanted to, they could have served as Prime Minister of the Cabinet.
It is also impossible for the Duke of Broglie to join the Bonapartist faction. [Odilon Barrot did not know that due to the influence of the Count of Chambord, the Duke of Broglie was already considering joining the Bonapartist faction.]
The only ones left are the Orleanists and their ilk.
After Jérôme Bonaparte was silent for a moment, he spoke the name of the Prime Minister: "I will appoint Count Opul as Prime Minister!"
"Count Opule?" Jérôme Bonaparte's answer made Odilon Barrot somewhat unable to believe his ears: "That reckless man who only knows how to fight? My successor?"
"That's right! That's him!" Jérôme Bonaparte nodded and responded to Odilon Barrot.
Odilon Barrow once again showed a hint of self-deprecation. He never expected that his successor would be such a person.
"Mr. President, you are planning to use Count Opul as a puppet in your hands, right?" Odilon Barrow looked at Jerome Bonaparte slowly: "A soldier and an imitator are really the same thing.
What a wonderful combination!”
Of course, Jérôme Bonaparte would not admit his thoughts. He humbly said to Odilon Barrot: "I will respect Count Opple's choice, just like I respected you before!"
Odilon Barrot obviously could not believe that Jérôme Bonaparte would really respect Opal.
Since Count Opple is willing to serve as prime minister, it means that he has voluntarily become Jérôme Bonaparte's puppet. How can Odilon Barrot, who has lost power, still be able to meddle in others' affairs.
"Mr. President, after I leave office, the cabinet members must also be dismissed!" Odilon Barrow calmed down and asked Jérôme Bonaparte in a calm tone.
"Except for a few leaders with financial resources, I will replace most of the ministers!" Jérôme Bonaparte nodded and responded to Odilon Barrot, and then added: "After you
After leaving office, your brother Ferdinand Barrow will become Minister of the Interior!"
"That guy Ferdinand has been one of yours from the beginning, right!" Odilon Barro smiled bitterly. He had already heard about his useless brother joining the Bonapartists, but he just didn't have time to confirm it.
That’s all.
Jerome Bonaparte nodded and told Odilon Barro the whole story: "Mr. Ferdinand joined us in June this year and is willing to fight with us!"
"Alas!" Odilon Barrow sighed again. His elder brother was a Republican, his younger brother was a Bonapartist, and he was an Orléansist. The good family has become what it is now: "Mr. President, what are you going to do?
When will the news of my dismissal be announced!"
Jérôme Bonaparte glanced at his pocket watch. The time was 9:30: "I will announce your replacement in half an hour!"
"Your actions are really fast! I won't lose at all!" Odilon Barrot gave Jerome Bonaparte a look of approval.
"By the way, there's one more thing! Mr. Barrot, you'd better be careful of Mr. Thiers! How ambitious is he?" Jerome Bonaparte, who was willing to lay off the enemy, "reminded" Thiers.
