Chapter 280 When Malmaison's Master Eyes the Incorruptible
Chapter 280 When the master of Malmaison targets the Incorruptible
Although Paul Barras was already outside Paris, he was still paying attention to the situation in Paris and had Paris newspapers collected and sent to him every day.
He also maintained correspondence with many people who stayed in Paris, and learned about the movements of Robespierre and others through letters.
That day he read the newspaper and saw a message: Frost reported to the National Assembly the situation of prisoners of war and asked for instructions on whether to exchange prisoners of war and how to exchange them.
While drinking coffee, Barras muttered: "Why apply? He can obviously decide everything by himself, what can the parliament do to him?"
Barras's friend Louis Lalevili commented from the side: "Maybe he is really loyal to the Parliament, like a saint, without any selfish desires of his own."
Barras shook his head: "No, from my perspective on Frost, he is not like a saint. He is just a mortal like you and me. If you are a mortal, you will have ambitions and get rich.
Private pocket.
"No, that won't be the case. He may think that this issue is irrelevant and it doesn't matter if it is left to the parliament to decide."
Balas paused, as if thinking about something, and then laughed: "But his respectful performance may make some gentlemen in the parliament feel good about themselves. I guess it won't be long before they will do something."
If you tell Frost what to do, an angry Frost might remove the parliament."
Louis Laleville laughed: "And that's when we return to Paris."
"That's right."
Speculators like Barras took advantage after discovering that staying in Paris was very dangerous. The first to go was Fouche, and then Talleyrand.
Now there are only dull people left in Paris and true revolutionaries who really want to do something.
However, the killing did not stop.
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While Barras was reading the next day's newspaper, An Ning returned to Paris again.
On the one hand, he wanted to see how the parliament discussed the ransom of prisoners; on the other hand, he theoretically needed to report the results of the military operation to the parliament.
After all, the nominal leader of the French Republic is the National Assembly, not Brigadier General Frost.
Furthermore, An Ning needs to promote his subordinates, and the procedure requires the approval of the National Assembly.
An Ning arrived at the Palace of Versailles that evening, and his fiancée Christina prepared a sumptuous meal for him.
While eating, Christina suddenly said: "Andy, do you think we will move out of Versailles?"
An Ning frowned slightly: "What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable living in Versailles?"
"Of course it's comfortable, but recently more and more people think that us living in Versailles means we have ideas about the throne."
An Ning: "It's just because there are many houses in this place that are suitable for military barracks. Where is there a house in Paris that can station so many troops at once?"
Cristina: "There are already 200,000 National Guardsmen living in Paris. Lazar Carnot has arranged them in an orderly manner. Didn't you just lead these 200,000 people to fight in the war? So now you say it is for the garrison.
Not many people believe it anymore.”
An Ning curled her lips: "Then we move to your father's Royal Palace? Your father's house is still being taken care of by servants, right?"
Christina smiled: "I knew you would agree."
"Of course, you are my fiancée, but of course I will satisfy this requirement."
Christina smiled and said: "If you move to the Palais Royal, you will be close to Robespierre..."
An Ning: "No, doesn't he live over at Gasnier Street? Why did he move near the Palais Royal?"
"He just moved because the surrounding environment of his old residence was too complicated."
The house that Robespierre lived in was old and dilapidated. He had lived there since he was a student in Paris and never changed it.
An Ning personally asked Robespierre why he had always been so fond of this house. Robespierre replied that he liked the landlord's craftsmanship.
In this era, it is assumed that landlords will provide meals for tenants.
An Ning: "Robespierre also changed his house..."
"He also got a new coat." Christina continued, "We all think he has a crush on a girl. The ladies in Paris are all talking about it."
An Ning raised her eyebrows: "So now that Paris is like this, ladies still continue to hold tea parties?"
"Recently, the use of guillotines in Paris has begun to decline, and the guillotines in some squares have been dismantled. Now only the guillotine in the Place de la Revolution is still there."
An Ning was overjoyed: "Really?"
Could it be that the Jacobins of this time and space are actually going to restrain themselves?
Christina: "You look happy?"
"Of course, if Paris continues to be in such chaos, it will also affect our organization and logistics. We will probably have to go abroad next, which requires a stable rear."
Christina: "We still have to fight... I really want to fight on the battlefield with you."
An Ning: "Your current position is also very important. Continue to tell me about the situation in Paris and the news you heard at the ladies' tea party. Didn't you just mention Robespierre's love affair? That me
interested!"
After all, if Robespierre had really fallen in love, then maybe he wouldn't have become the Great Terror.
In another time and space, Robespierre was a staunch revolutionary until the end, he was just crazy.
An Ning really wanted to give Robespierre a good ending.
Christina: "It's just that the ladies at the tea party said so, and they encouraged Josephine to hook up with Robespierre."
An Ning frowned slightly: "Isn't Josephine Paul Barras's lover?"
"Mr. Barras has now left Paris as a special commissioner. Since Mr. Fouche went to Lyon as a special commissioner, they have all received appointments from the Parliament." Christina paused, "So Josephine feels a little lonely,
Then he set his sights on Robespierre."
An Ning thought it was you. In real history, after Napoleon went to Italy to fight, Josephine immediately found a lover. Not only did she find him, but she also took her lover to Italy to see Napoleon.
When An Ning read the biography of Napoleon and saw this, she thought that Napoleon didn't shoot this woman's head with a gun. She must be in true love.
"So Josephine plans to pursue Robespierre?" An Ning asked as if watching a show.
Christina: "She sent invitations to Robespierre for tea parties, but never got a response. Now she tells tea parties every day that Robespierre put on a new coat because he liked some girl.
"
An Ning was a little disappointed: "It turned out to be a rumor. I thought Robespierre was really in love."
"Actually, I feel a bit like that myself." Christina leaned forward slightly, "I went to watch the parliament meeting and chose a suitable position in the stands to observe Robespierre. Because I am your fiancée,
Everyone, please make room for me."
An Ning: "Well, then?"
"Robespierre is now dressed very carefully, and there is no trace of his previous appearance at all. His wig is new, all his clothes have been carefully matched, and his tie is meticulously tied."
An Ning frowned slightly: "I have never seen Robespierre dress carefully in my memory. He always gave me the impression that his appearance was just enough, so that's why he wore a green coat for so many years.
.
"No, please help me prepare. I'm going to see my old friends tonight."
Christina: "Okay, I'll prepare clothes for you to go out at night right away. Will you bring a guard?"