After General Frost returned to Paris, Paul Barras spent money to hire extra manpower to ensure that the latest news from Paris would be delivered to his city late that night.
This was not cheap. In order to complete this task, he directly bought ten of the best horses and hired three riders to work shifts.
Marco is the most lacking resource in the Republic now.
But Barras didn't care. In the process of the Revolution, he gained not only political influence, but also a large amount of wealth.
That day, he still waited until late at night until the latest information from Paris was delivered to him.
Looking at the letter written by his accomplices in Paris, Paul Barras was filled with joy and even stood up at the end of reading: "Great, this is great!"
Josephine Beauharnais opened the door and came in, wondering: "What's the matter, dear?"
The Parisian socialite put on her nightgown and gently hugged Paul Barras from behind while talking.
Barras: "Look at this. In parliament today, Robespierre proposed a bill to establish a public security committee to regularize court trials and deal with the enemies of the republic efficiently. Then Frost, who was present, actually raised objections.
Opinion!
"Because of Frost's opposition, the Incorruptibles bill was defeated!
"Isn't this great? The Incorruptible was once in the limelight in the Parliament, able to pass any bill he wanted, and turn his hands into clouds and rain, but now he has hit a wall!
"This shows that Frost does not agree with his approach, and there is a rift between the three Jacobin giants! This shows that our opportunity has come!"
Barras was so excited that he broke away from Josephine's arms and began to pace back and forth in the room. Madame Beauharnais could only sit down on the sofa boredly and watch him walk back and forth.
Barras: "We can't return to Paris now. We have to wait until they completely break up. It is certain that Frost does not agree with the terrorist policy, and Danton has also shown a wavering attitude. As long as we find a way to push more innocent people to the
Going to the guillotine will arouse more resentment, and they will definitely break with Robespierre!"
Josephine spoke: "How can we send more innocent people to the guillotine?"
"Of course, through reporting letters. Those old nobles who sympathize with the Republic and have good personal relations with Dandong are the best bait. Send them to the guillotine one by one through reporting letters!" Barras waved his arms like a conductor.
The family is leading the orchestra's performance.
Josephine: "Wouldn't it be more efficient to guillotin someone close to Frost?"
"No, no, you don't understand, Josephine. Now in Paris, as long as the correspondence with Frost is shown, the people's jury will shout innocent. Fortunately, Frost has no habit of writing letters."
——Because he comes from an era when almost no one recognizes stamps. Of course, Barras does not know this.
Barras: "Even I don't have a gold medal to avoid death like Frost's autograph letter, so I have to run out of Paris as a special correspondent. In short, we have to find a way to increase the distance between the Jacobins."
The rift has caused the most powerful people in Paris to fight against each other!"
Josephine: "It seems that I should also contribute to your plan?"
Barras: "When you were in Paris, did you often invite Miss Christina to the salon?"
"Yes, but she has always maintained a sense of distance from us, and she will leave as soon as she finds out that there are male guests in the salon. But I have a good relationship with Mrs. Danton. I complain with her every day that Paris is too bloody."
Barras: "Very good, this is a good start. When more and more people start to get tired of killing, the persistent incorruptibles will inevitably have conflicts with Dandong, and they will intensify this conflict!"
Josephine looked thoughtful: "Will Frost stay in Paris for a while?"
"It seems so. After all, the coalition forces in France have been eliminated now. Frost may not need to personally act to suppress the rebellion. He should stay in Paris for a longer period of time."
"Then maybe I can hold some dances and invite Mr. and Mrs. Frost, the soon-to-be couple, to attend." Josephine suddenly showed an expression of staring at prey, "I am also very interested in this French hero."
Barras: "You can try it."
Josephine stood up: "I see that you are not in the mood to have fun tonight, so go to bed first. I will return to Paris tomorrow and hold a ball at my Chateau Malmaison."
Barras suddenly grabbed Josephine: "Oh no, forgive me, I was too excited and didn't notice your thoughts. We will have a good night tonight, let's talk about political things tomorrow."
Josephine smiled triumphantly.
**
After the Public Security Committee was rejected, An Ning disguised himself and walked through the streets of Paris to actually inspect the situation in Paris at this time.
The current situation is shocking.
Many people who were originally just petty bourgeois rose to great heights by exposing others in the chaos. Everywhere they used the courts to kill people and then seize their property.
The people who used to be lawyers, clerks, and clerks are now transformed into the new rich people in Paris.
Most of the trousers have not received any higher education and lack the means to make profits by using this mechanism.
But there are also a small number of trousers who rely on their outstanding eloquence and social skills to get a job of burying the old era. After all, the "jury" at this time can actually fool them into shouting "death penalty" as long as they are outstanding in eloquence.
Of course, more than half of the people executed were not innocent. It should be said that objectively the high efficiency of the guillotine did have the effect of frightening the enemies of the Republic.
After completing the investigation, An Ning found Robespierre again.
It was Mrs. Claire who opened the door for him.
When An Ning walked in, her eyes couldn't help but slide to the landlady's chest. Unfortunately, her long skirt was so tightly covered that she couldn't see it at all.
In fact, this is the normal dress for working women. Christina's dress that proudly highlights her size has always been exclusive to the upper class.
An Ning felt inexplicably sad, and he had to realize that he had actually left the ranks of trousers men.
There is already a sadly thick barrier between myself and the real trousers guy.
Thinking of this, An Ning followed Mrs. Claire into Robespierre's study.
Robespierre was still writing hard. When he looked up and saw An Ning visiting, he was a little surprised: "Andy? What's wrong?"
"I spent a week in Paris on a private visit incognito." An Ning sat down directly in front of Robespierre, "We must stop the practice of sentencing prisoners in a way that is close to lynching."
Robespierre: "It's easier said than done. To do this, we must first have a new constitution. A constitution alone is not enough. We must have a code that can be detailed to each case, with different levels of detailed provisions.
What kind of punishment is used for crime.
"As a lawyer, I am very familiar with the code of the Kingdom Age, but it is no longer suitable for the new era. The compilation of the new code is still in the preparatory stage."
Robespierre stopped and looked at An Ning seriously: "In this extraordinary period, we need the Public Security Committee! At least take away the right to trial in the so-called jury!"
An Ning pursed his lips. Originally, he only saw the possible dictatorship of the Public Security Committee, but did not see its role in standardizing trials.
——After all, I am just an ordinary person. It would be good if this was mentioned in the books related to the legal reform that I have read before, but it is a pity that it is not.
Still haven't read enough.
While deeply self-criticizing, An Ning said to Robespierre: "Then we can draft a new proposal, emphasizing the article of standardized trials, and name the new committee..."
Robespierre said quickly: "Call the National Salvation Committee! This is the proposal I am writing. I wanted to persuade you tomorrow, but I didn't expect you to come by yourself. By the way, you mentioned the possibility of someone abusing your power.
I have also thought about it, and I have decided that I will serve as the speaker of the National Salvation Committee!"
An Ning thought, good guy, in the original history, the National Salvation Committee was actually the leadership body of the Jacobins. It had six ministries under it, which were in charge of military, navy, taxation, diplomacy, internal affairs, and justice.
In fact, it was a Jacobin government.
And the Public Security Committee is a bit like the NKVD.
This time and space is better, the National Salvation Committee has taken its place!
An Ning suppressed her inner complaints and stared at Robespierre: "Maximilian, promise me, use the power entrusted to you with caution and restraint, and don't be controlled by power."
Robespierre: "Don't worry, I will always be the incorruptible person you know."