As James Rothschild surrendered and the "anti-crime campaign" in Paris came to an end, a group of republican parliamentarians, led by Republican leader Lamartine, went to the Elysée Palace to meet with President Jérôme Bonaparte.
Under Pesini's arrangement, Lamartine and other republican legislators entered a reception room in the Elysee Palace.
"Mr. Lamartine, the president is still inspecting the Ministry of War. You need to wait for a while!" Pesini expressed his apology to Lamartine.
"Hmph! It seems that Mr. President wants to turn the Department of War into his private residence!"
The man who briefly served as France's Minister of War and Consul of the Republic spoke eccentrically.
Cavaignac looked down upon Jérôme Bonaparte, who relied on "despicable" means to obtain the position of president and then put his hands into the Ministry of War.
In Cavaignac's view, Jérôme Bonaparte's existence would only bring disgrace to the reputation of his uncle and his cousin.
Bonaparte, who abdicated in a heroic gesture, will probably fall completely from the Vendôme Column.
"Congressman Cavaignac!" Pesini counterattacked in a moderate tone: "As the supreme military commander of France, the President's inspection of the Ministry of War is a responsibility entrusted to the President by the Constitution of the French Republic.
"As the highest military commander of the Republic, wouldn't it be a dereliction of duty if he does not always pay attention to the movements of the Ministry of War?"
"Furthermore, we are still under martial law! If the president doesn't inspect the War Department all the time, we don't know how much trouble there will be!"
"Mr. President is not like some mediocre guys who only fight for power and profit in the vanity fair, thus forgetting that the rights and obligations conferred by the French Constitution are equal!"
Pesini's words with sticks and sticks successfully allowed Cavaignac, a soldier, to break through his defense.
After the June Revolution, Cavaignac was indeed caught up in a fanatical pursuit of power, for which he made compromises with many parliamentarians, including Thiers.
The result was that the republicans who created the Second Republic were swept out of the government and the army.
Even the Legislative Assembly has only a small number of republicans.
Cavaignac wanted to step forward to refute Pesini, but was stopped by Bastide.
Bastide shook his head at Cavaignac and turned to Pesini: "Congressman Pesini, please go to the Ministry of War to inform the president and tell him that we will be here waiting for the arrival of His Excellency the President!"
"Okay!" Pesini looked around at the congressmen and responded seriously: "I will tell the president for you! You need to wait patiently!"
After that, Pesini left the reception room with his head held high and a hint of arrogance on his face.
All the Republican lawmakers in the room showed dissatisfaction.
"Who is he? A Bonaparte son of a bitch!"
Cavaignac shouted in a contemptuous tone.
"He is indeed a dog of Bonaparte!" Bastide first affirmed Cavaignac's words, and then said in a solemn tone: "Everyone, I hope you can recognize the reality that even Bonaparte is not a dog.
We can offend now! Our strength is too weak compared to theirs!"
Bastide's depressing words made all the Republican congressmen present feel a little disappointed.
yes!
A year ago the Republicans controlled the legislative assembly and drafted laws limiting presidential terms.
The Party of Order in Parliament simply did not dare to confront them head-on.
But in just one year, the Republicans have become what they are now.
Under the attack of the Party of Order, the Republicans were defeated and soon became the third largest party in the Legislative Assembly.
After the events of June 1849, the Republicans returned to the second largest party.
Of course, this does not mean that the number of seats for the Republicans has increased, but that the number of seats for the Montagnard Party has shrunk significantly.
The Mountain Party, which was originally the second largest party, was forcibly wiped out by the Party of Order due to Ludru Roland's rebellion. Most of its seats were replaced by members who tended to the Party of Order. They could only wait for re-election in March 1950.
May win a seat.
The Republicans naturally became the second largest party in parliament.
"Don't forget, what is the purpose of our coming here?" Lamartine, who had been silent, also said.
"Do you think that guy Jérôme Bonaparte is really willing to lift martial law?" Cavaignac frowned and said: "During martial law, the president has more power than usual! For anyone with a desire for power,
As far as people are concerned, this is all one person’s fault. What if he doesn’t agree to lift martial law?”
"We impeach the president for the United Order Party!" Lamartine responded decisively: "Before I came, Thiers and the others had reached an agreement with us that martial law must be lifted and Paris must regain its freedom!"
"Thiers?" There was a trace of resentment in Cavaignac's eyes, and his words also revealed disdain and dissatisfaction: "You expect these despicable guys who don't keep their word? Don't forget, they are the ones who will Jérôme Bo.
Nabal put you in this position!"
Even though a year has passed since the incident, Cavaignac still cannot conceal his hatred for Thiers.
At the beginning, they pushed themselves into the position of executioners and promised that they would restrict France's universal suffrage system so that they could be successfully elected as the first president of France.
In the end, they betrayed themselves and joined Jérôme Bonaparte.
"I believe Thiers will not be so short-sighted!" Bastide said in support of Lamartine: "The reason why the last martial law was beneficial to Thiers was that they controlled the power of the cabinet, and the power of the government lies within the cabinet.
中. This time the martial law is not conducive to them, the cabinet is in the hands of Jérôme Bonaparte. A long period of martial law will only make them passive. They must stop the martial law!"
"They are using us as weapons!"
It's not that Cavaignac didn't understand the reason, he was just tired of Thiers's arrogant and upright attitude.
Since you are also disgusted with martial law, then don't hide behind the scenes and watch the Republicans charge into battle.
"This is politics. Compared with Thiers and others, our time is obviously more embarrassing!" Bastide sighed. He was also unwilling to be a pawn for Thiers to test Jérôme Bonaparte's attitude.
But he had to act as a chess piece.
A new round of elections for the Legislative Assembly is about to begin, and this is their opportunity.
The Party of Order was able to gain the upper hand because of the president's help. Without the president's help this time, they are likely to face the danger of overthrowing.
If martial law continues to be enforced, the election of the Legislative Assembly will be forcibly delayed due to martial law, and the Republicans' desire to rely on elections to make a comeback will come to nothing.
The existence of martial law will become a resistance to the republicans, and the Party of Order is also unwilling to continue and expand the old martial law.
If martial law is expanded and becomes the norm, the Legislative Assembly may not even be able to retain its legislative power.
Even though the Republicans and the Party of Order fought to the death in the Legislative Assembly, they still reached an agreement on the issue of martial law.
It's just that the tasks assigned to the Republicans are more arduous, and they need to face the president's anger.
Of course, Bastide only saw the first floor. Thiers, who was standing on the second floor, had already decided to implement the proposal to restrict the universal suffrage system shortly after the martial law was lifted.
By that time, the Republicans and the Montagnards would no longer be able to recover.
Lamartine and other republican congressmen were anxiously waiting for Jérôme Bonaparte, while Pesini walked slowly and leisurely from the Elysee Palace to the Ministry of War.
At this time, Jérôme Bonaparte, accompanied by the Minister of War Reignault and the Secretary of State Saint-Arnault, met with the directors and directors of various departments under the Ministry of War.
The soldiers entered the conference room in pairs to meet Jérôme Bonaparte. This time it was Niel and Rendel's turn.
"Your Excellency, this is Brigadier General Niel, Director of the Logistics Department, and this is Brigadier General Lundell, Director of the Personnel Department!" Regno introduced to Jérôme Bonaparte.
"Mr. President, Mr. President!"
Jérôme Bonaparte shook hands with the two new possessors.
"Comodore Niel, don't be so nervous! I'm not a man-eating monster!" Jérôme Bonaparte patted Brigadier Niel's shoulder, trying to ease Brigadier Niel's nervousness with a teasing tone.
"Your Excellency, I..." Brigadier General Niel was still a little uneasy.
"I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer during your term of office!" Jérôme Bonaparte saw Niel's nervousness, and decided to temporarily end the conversation with Brigadier General Niel.
"Count Rendel!" Jérôme Bonaparte did not address Rendel by his military rank, but by his position.
"Your Majesty!" Lendl, who was graceful and good at dancing, expressed his surrender to Jérôme Bonaparte in words.
"Count Rendell, I hope you can help Minister Renault and Secretary Saint-Arnaud manage the Ministry of War more efficiently! The Ministry of War is the center of the Republic's army and must not become a paradise for corrupt elements! Do you understand?"
Rome Bonaparte said to Rendell in a stern tone, "This is your responsibility as the director of the Personnel Department! I hope to see a brand-new Ministry of War and a brand-new army!"
Of course Rendel understood what Jérôme Bonaparte meant. The so-called cleaning up of pests did not mean cleaning out a group of people who were not loyal to the emperor. Since he had surrendered to the Bonapartists, of course he had to hand over a hand to the Bonapartists.
A satisfactory letter of recommendation, which was his first letter of recommendation for various transfers in the Ministry of War some time ago.
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Rendell responded loudly: "I promise you that I will definitely assist Minister Renault in eliminating pests in the army!"
"Okay! I look forward to your next actions!" Jérôme Bonaparte drew the pie appropriately, "Your efforts will be rewarded with satisfaction!"
"Yes!" Lendl and Niel responded with a smile.
"Go for it!"
Jérôme Bonaparte waved his hand, and Rendel and Niel left.
Just when Jerome Bonaparte was about to meet the next group of members, Pesini entered the conference room and reported to Jerome Bonaparte the situation at the Elysée Palace.