Jérôme Bonaparte applauded Valewski's visit to Britain for its complete success. In his plan, if Britain could reach a consensus with France in the Near East, it would have accomplished the task.
Unexpectedly, Walewski exceeded the task, which was beyond his expectation.
With a reserved smile on his face, Walewski nodded and flattered Jérôme Bonaparte: "This just proves that France has gradually become Britain under your leadership."
A part that cannot be ignored!”
"Haha!" Valewski's flattery made Jerome Bonaparte laugh heartily: "Cousin, when did you learn to flatter others!"
Walewski smiled and did not respond. After a while, Jérôme Bonaparte stopped smiling and asked about the specific situation of the British Cabinet: "The current British Cabinet is still headed by Prime Minister Russell!"
"Prime Minister Russell was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom until I left Britain," Walewski said to Jerome Bonaparte.
"You mean that Prime Minister Russell's current position is likely to be overturned by the opposition?" Jérôme Bonaparte frowned slightly and his tone became serious.
According to Jérôme Bonaparte's remaining memory of "history", the time when Russell's cabinet was dismissed should be around 1852.
"It's very possible!" Walewski explained to Jérôme Bonaparte: "As far as I know, Lord Russell has been challenged many times. The challenge is not only external to the Tories, but also internal
His Whig colleagues were also challenging him for the premiership."
A smile appeared on the corner of Jerome Bonaparte's lips. He leaned back slightly on the sofa and said, "If I guess correctly, the challenger within the Whig Party should be Mr. Palmerston."
!”
Walewski nodded noncommittally and said: "Mr. Palmerston has never been satisfied with the position of Foreign Secretary. He has tried to attack the position of Prime Minister Russell many times."
"It seems that our Prime Minister Russell is really going to face a crisis of overturning the government!" Jerome Bonaparte showed a gloating smile.
Although Britain and France have become quasi-allies, this does not prevent Jérôme Bonaparte from harboring deep malice towards Britain's political situation of frequent government changes.
Who among the political elites of Britain and France does not know that France and Britain are just a superficial "couple" who are united because of temporary common interests. As long as there is an "external" crisis, Britain and France will open up the so-called "external" crisis.
The fellow quilter pointed his bayonet and rifle at each other.
Jérôme Bonaparte never hesitated to speculate on Britain with the greatest malice. He even had some suspicions that the reason why Britain made concessions in the Mediterranean and Pacific waters was probably to defend against the Holy Alliance and the United States, which was extending its hand to the Pacific.
The United States, which annexed California, is fully qualified to expand its presence in the Pacific.
Although its current power is still weak, the potential contained within it has completely surpassed the New World.
Only after the two industrial revolutions are over, the industrial output of the New World will completely overwhelm Old Europe.
At that time, the United States will only have to wait for the opportunity to show "a father is kind and a son is filial".
Jérôme Bonaparte believed that no one could imagine that in just two generations, the losers who were driven to the New World would stage a "hero's return" drama.
The topic has gone too far.
After a brief moment of gloating, Jerome Bonaparte returned to the topic. After thinking for a moment, he continued to ask: "If Prime Minister Russell's cabinet collapses, what will Palmerston, as the Foreign Secretary, discuss with us?"
A series, isn’t it..."
Jérôme Bonaparte's concerns were not unreasonable. The Tories and the Whigs had different lines, and the diplomatic policies they pursued would also be different.
If the Tories choose to target France together with Nicholas I for the sake of European peace, then Jérôme Bonaparte may have to consider when to run away and seek refuge in Britain.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry!" Valewski comforted Jérôme Bonaparte, who responded confidently: "My meeting with Minister Palmerston was witnessed by Prince Albert!
"
"Prince Albert?" Jérôme Bonaparte was stunned for a few seconds, and his slightly frowning brows relaxed again: "If this is the case, then Britain's diplomatic policy will not change much."
Even Prince Albert, who is usually cautious in his words and deeds, participated in diplomatic actions between Britain and France, which clearly demonstrated the attitude of the Hanoverian royal family.
[ps: In Jérôme Bonaparte’s subconscious mind, Prince Albert in 1848 ≠ Prince Albert in 1851. The former was prepared for the revolution of the Republic, and the Russian Empire was likely to set off a major revolution in Europe.
turmoil.
In 1851, countries had gradually stabilized and the threat of revolution had passed. Albert was likely to change his previous views.
Diplomatic tendencies will change as the current situation changes.】
Since Britain's attitude towards the Russian Empire is as it has been historically, Jérôme Bonaparte can safely and boldly carry out certain provocations against the Russian Empire.
Just make sure France doesn't fire the first shot.
"That's right!" Walewski whispered to Jérôme Bonaparte after pondering for a moment: "Prince Albert asked me to tell you that he and Queen Victoria want to visit Britain. However, they are a little afraid.
The strict system of the republic.”
Jérôme Bonaparte did not understand what Prince Albert was implying. They were just saying that it would be best to turn the republican system into an imperial system.
Albert's hint undoubtedly pricked the desire in Jérôme Bonaparte's heart. In order to successfully get France to accept him as emperor, he had sent his men to various places to publicize it, thus creating a sense of publicity.
the trend of.
In order to gain support from "celebrities", he frequently wrote letters to senior officials and generals from various places.
He also punished disobedient high-ranking officials and generals without mercy and with thunderous attitude.
Among the many high-ranking officials, George Haussmann of the Bordeaux Province has always been at the forefront of the touting army.
In view of the historical ability of Baron Georges Haussmann, Jérôme Bonaparte had begun to consider appointing him as a high-ranking official in the Seine department.
Of course, domestic support alone is not enough; international support is also essential.
In July of this year, Jérôme Bonaparte informed Pope Pius IX of his desire to become the Emperor of France through the channels of the Bonaparte family.
In August, the trustees of Pius IX expressed that as long as France could continue to protect the Papal State and respect the priests, he would agree to the coronation of Jerome Bonaparte on behalf of God. If more sanctities were needed, more money would have to be added.
After receiving the message, Jérôme Bonaparte immediately went to the Papal States, where he represented France and discussed many matters related to the Pope's coronation.
Nowadays, Prince Albert's personal support is undoubtedly a powerful assist.
However, considering Britain's vague diplomatic strategy, Jerome Bonaparte's fevered mind calmed down again, and he cautiously asked again: "When Prince Albert was talking to you, did you
Did you mention your opinion on Bonaparte’s ascension to the throne?”
After Walewski was silent for a moment, he shook his head and said: "Prince Albert didn't mention it!"
"British diplomacy is still so tactful!" Jerome Bonaparte let out a long sigh and shook his head.
"What's wrong? Did Prince Albert lie to us?" Valewski looked at Jerome Bonaparte in confusion.
"That's not the case!" Jerome Bonaparte shook his head again, with a mocking look on his lips: "Britain has always hoped to maintain its transcendent status, and they will not reveal themselves until the last moment.
Trump card! It’s better to play against the Russians, even if they agree to let me proclaim the emperor! They will leave some room for change for themselves! This is the political law that Britain relies on to survive!”
Speaking of this, Jérôme Bonaparte thought of a later satirical play on Britain, "Yes, Minister". This play profoundly explained the British bureaucracy. They would never personally go down until the last moment.
Note.
"Then let's..." Walewski paused and stopped abruptly.
"I didn't expect that group of Ansa people to give us a definite position!" Jérôme Bonaparte said nonchalantly. He balled his hands into a fist and waved them twice: "As long as we
If we are strong enough, we can defeat everything!"
"I have always believed in this!" Walewski responded to Jérôme Bonaparte without being humble or condescending.
After Jérôme Bonaparte and Valewski chatted again for a while, there was a knock on the door and de Morny appeared and reported the news of Princess Mathilde's arrival to Jérôme Bonaparte.
Jerome Bonaparte showed an expression of resistance on his face: "Morny, my adopted brother! Can you please tell my sister that I have left the Tuileries Palace now! Let him get off
Come again!”
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this won't work!" Seeing Jerome Bonaparte's embarrassed expression, De Morny suppressed a smile and said to Jerome Bonaparte seriously: "The princess is already in the living room.
Waiting for a long time…”
"No need! I'm already here!" Princess Mathilde's voice came from behind De Morny, and Jerome Bonaparte's expression became even more exciting, "Sister!"
"My noble Emperor!" Mathilde said in a weird French accent: "Do you really not want to see me?"
"No... of course not!" Jérôme Bonaparte quickly shook his head and denied, "How could it be?"
"Then why are you avoiding me everywhere!" Princess Mathilde choked Jérôme Bonaparte dissatisfied.
Jérôme Bonaparte could only listen obediently to Princess Mathilde's "reprimand".
Princess Mathilde first glanced at Valewski, then at De Morny, and said angrily: "I just want to ask you, when are you going to get engaged to whom?"