When Edmond Dantès returned to his mansion, it was already late at night. Although he was physically exhausted, his heart was full of excitement.
From Bowen, he got more than he expected, and it was almost like a lesson.
Fake experts like to put on airs and use a lot of abstruse and obscure terms to wrap themselves up and confuse others; however, Beauvin is able to explain things in simple terms and use simple language, so that he who has no knowledge of banks can also understand the financial situation in France.
The market environment, as well as the resources required for various practices, and the consequences.
It must be said that Bowang is a real expert.
This is an extremely powerful talent, and it is a great honor to have his cooperation. Even if the two people have no personal relationship, Edmond Dantès is willing to use his reputation as a guarantee to recommend Beauvin to His Majesty.
There is no doubt that Bowang is not loyal to His Majesty, but so what? As long as he can use his abilities.
His Majesty now wants to mess up the domestic financial market, and when he comes to the country, he needs to stabilize the financial market. Both of these require professionals to achieve for him, and Bowang is the best candidate now.
As for his ambition... give money and reputation, what can't you give?
With excitement, in the middle of the night, Edmund wrote a letter overnight, detailing Bowen's suggestions and plans, and prepared to send it to His Majesty in a special expedited manner for his reference.
Time waits not for us, and these measures should be completed as soon as possible.
This plan also requires the cooperation of domestic people.
So the next day, Edmund set out again to visit the Marquis of Treville.
As a veteran Bonapartist, the Marquis of Treville is someone that His Majesty has personally said that he must rely on, so he is the only person he trusts in Paris. He wants to share his opinions with the Marquis and expects him to provide necessary help.
He soon met the Marquis, and after a brief exchange of greetings, he relayed the previous discussions between himself and Mr. Beauvin to the Marquis of Treville.
Like the Count of Monte Cristo, the Marquis actually didn't know much about banking or finance, but he also had a shrewd mind and understood basic logic and common sense, so he soon figured out Bowin's plan.
"In other words, Mr. Bowen needs us to create chaos in order to scare his boss and other bankers from tightening money and causing total market turmoil?" After listening, he concluded.
"Absolutely." Edmund liked talking to smart people because he didn't have to waste words. "What do you think of this idea?"
"I think the idea is very good." The Marquis nodded, but quickly asked again, "But it's a little vague. How large a scale of turmoil is enough to satisfy him?"
"Mr. Beauvain can't say clearly about this, but I think that at least we should try our best for this." Edmond Dantès replied, "His Majesty's declaration will be released to the public soon, and it is expected to cause a stir in the country.
There is a strong public reaction, and if we take the opportunity to cause trouble, I think it may have a sensational impact."
"That's right..." Marquis Treville frowned, obviously thinking about a specific action plan, "In other words, you mean that we should try our best to cause trouble, but at the same time we must ensure safety and not waste it in vain.
Our precious human and material resources are waiting for the real time to take action, right?"
"I admit that it is difficult to do this, but I believe you can find a way." Edmond Dantès nodded, "General, are you sure you can create an unrest in Paris?"
"It's best not to be in Paris!" The Marquis shook his head, "Paris is our capital, and there are a large number of troops stationed around it. If we make trouble there and no one else is there to help, we will soon become the target of public criticism.
All the energy will be put on avoiding pursuit, but it will delay important matters."
"What do you think it should be?" Edmund asked.
"It can't be in Paris, but it can't be in remote areas, so we should find some provincial capital cities as targets. After all, they are not Paris, and the guards are not so tight." The Marquis of Treville pondered for a moment and then answered, "If we are in Lyon,
If big news breaks out in one or two big cities like Lille or Marseille, and even slogans are publicly issued to support the Bonaparte family's return to the country, then it will surely really shock the country. Although His Majesty issued a declaration, after all, it is abroad. If it happens domestically
If there is a commotion, then everyone will feel the footsteps of the Bonaparte family coming over!"
Edmund thought about it and agreed.
Launching riots is more of an economic action than a political action, hoping to create economic turmoil through political tension. The ultimate goal is always Paris, because Paris is France itself.
"Then do you feel confident?" Edmund asked cautiously.
"I can't say for sure." The Marquis of Treville replied with a wry smile. "We do have many supporters. Recently, due to His Majesty's activity, the number of supporters has been increasing. But among these people, those who dare to support the cause of the Bonaparte family
After all, there are only a few people who risk their lives. Whether they can be organized to create unrest in one or two big cities is still unknown. I can't guarantee anything to you."
After a pause, he added, "It might be easier if we can get His Majesty's personal call."
"No!" Edmund shook his head subconsciously, "We cannot connect His Majesty with the instigator of the riot, and he cannot publicly express his position on this."
Edmund is extremely loyal to His Majesty, so he does not want to see any stain on His Majesty's glorious reputation. It is one thing for a group of people to launch a "spontaneous" riot hoping to support the Bonaparte family. His Majesty openly calls for his support.
It's another thing if someone starts a riot. He hopes that His Majesty will have a positive image as a builder, rather than a negative image as a destroyer.
The Marquis of Treville realized that he had made a mistake, and then immediately changed his words to make up for it, "I didn't mean to ask His Majesty to make a public appeal or write a personal letter. I just said that if he could inspire our most enthusiastic and brave radicals in person,
We, then things will be much easier to handle. No one is willing to die for the Marquis de Treville, but there are people who are willing to die for the Emperor Bonaparte. Are you right?"
Edmund thought for a while and felt that this was not bad.
His Majesty came to Switzerland originally to control his supporters nearby and interfere in the political situation of France. Meeting a few of his most enthusiastic supporters was the proper meaning of the question, and the supporters who could be met by him must be the most loyal.
Those, there will be no problem in terms of confidentiality.
As long as it can be kept secret, the Bonaparte family will never be the "inciters" of the riot.
Everything was a spontaneous act. The people's enthusiasm for the Bonaparte family to save France from the chaos was too intense, and the radical actions that broke out had nothing to do with His Majesty himself.
This is a situation Edmund can accept.
"Then let's work hard for this." He nodded, which meant that the first step of the plan was finalized.
"Now, everything is still unknown. Let's communicate with His Majesty first and get his approval, and then I will make plans for this." After getting the earl's approval, the Marquis of Treville continued to make suggestions.
Although "creating a riot" seems simple, the actual execution is complicated. You need to select a city, recruit people, collect weapons and funds and transport them to the destination, formulate a specific action plan, and then carry out the most stringent
Attitude to implement the plan, every link can be said to be intricate.
Fortunately, General Treville has led thousands of troops before and has too much organizational and command experience. Among the supporters of the Bonaparte family, there are countless veterans who have fought in the war, so it is invisible.
The difficulty of handicap has been reduced a lot.
But even so, this is a very hard and huge job, and it is even more difficult considering that all the people who have been gathered have to escape unharmed as much as possible.
The Marquis of Treville must devote all his energy to hope to complete it.
For the Marquis, who had bid farewell to the army for many years, this was a challenge he had not encountered for a long time. He felt a little embarrassed, but also felt excited. His long-quiet heart seemed to be fighting for swords and blood again.
Jumping with enthusiasm.
To him, a peaceful life is just poison that corrodes his will. He will always love those days of swords and swords.
The long-lost excitement made his eyes flash with cruel light and made his mind run faster than usual.
"Taking this opportunity, Your Majesty should form a quasi-army in the country that can go into battle at any time." After thinking for a moment, he made another suggestion, "The number does not need to be large, but it must be smart and capable and can be called upon at any time. In this case,
Not only can we create unrest, but when we really need to take action, we have the opportunity to respond immediately."
Before Edmund could answer, he continued, "I know you may find it difficult to do so. But in fact it is not that difficult. You see, His Majesty has commanded many soldiers from Ioannina.
French volunteers, some of them have very rich combat experience. If they are allowed to sneak back to France in batches, even just a few dozen of them will be enough to serve as core officers to form a combat team. Many of us have served as soldiers.
, as long as they undergo basic training, they can easily regain their past experience and let us become an armed force."
Edmund also felt that the Marquis was right, but how to keep the secret was a problem. An army of several hundred people, even if they did not wear uniforms, would be difficult to assemble around Paris.
"Where do you think they should be assembled and trained?"
"It's a border province adjacent to Switzerland, such as Lorraine. The terrain there is complex, and the sky is high and the emperor is far away. As long as you buy a large manor, you can raise hundreds of people without any problem, and there are no unscrupulous neighbors to disturb you." Trey
The Marquis of Vere is obviously confident, "And when His Majesty arrives in Switzerland, it is only a few dozen kilometers away from him. Your Majesty can contact them at any time to ensure that it is only loyal to His Majesty himself."
After hearing this, Edmund thought about it carefully and found that it was really feasible.
After the establishment of the Principality of Ioannina, there was basically no fighting in the territory. The Knights under His Majesty also gradually stayed away from the fighting, and instead stationed themselves in the Principality and became a guard force. This also meant that the originally scarce manpower suddenly
He also became wealthy.
There are already a lot of French people in there, and they don't have to worry about being interrogated when they sneak back into the country. If your Majesty recruits these experienced people to serve as officers, you can indeed quickly set up a shelf.
Although it is definitely not qualified to fight with the regular army, it is at least a force. As long as it is force, it will be useful.
However, the matter was so serious that he did not dare to make an immediate decision for His Majesty.
"I will report these to His Majesty and let Your Majesty make the decision." He replied to the Marquis after pondering for a moment, "Now, His Royal Highness has arrived in Switzerland to prepare for His Majesty's personal visit. I will find an opportunity to go to Switzerland.
I’d like to pay my respects to His Highness and take a look around the border provinces to find a suitable place.”
"I think it's best to leave all this to you." Marquis Treville smiled and nodded. "Mr. Earl, now we both have a heavy responsibility on our shoulders."
"Yes, I hope God will favor us and make everything go well for both of us." Edmund replied solemnly.
"It's not just the two of us, all of us must be successful, because we can't afford the price of failure." The Marquis shook his head, and then looked at Edmund, "All of us have lost too many things.
Fortunately, we have gathered under His Majesty's command again...Fate will not allow us to fail again, we will risk everything."
"Yes, never fail!" Edmund also became excited.
Having said this, Marquis Treville smiled slyly again. "By the way, since everyone is in such a good mood today, there is another good news I can tell you in advance."
Edmund looked at the other person in confusion, waiting for his next words.
"I have previously made a request to the reclusive Marshal Soult to visit him through several of my friends, and just yesterday I received a reply. The Marshal decided to receive me in the near future. If you want to visit him together,
Now we can make preparations," the Marquis said calmly.
"What?" Edmund was shocked at first, then overjoyed.
Before he came to France, when His Majesty gave him a mission, the most important and core one was to find ways to help His Majesty gain the support of Marshals Soult and Moncey. As a result, he was unable to do so for two or three months.
When he walked in the door and was worried about this, he heard the good news, which made him not only overjoyed.
"Of course I do!" he blurted out.
However, he quickly hesitated again, "However, the marshal does not know my existence, and he may not be willing to see a nobody like me..."
"This is easy to handle." Marquis Treville smiled calmly, "I am visiting the marshal as a retired general. You can go with me as my former adjutant and current entourage. The marshal's attitude is also ambiguous at the moment.
, we can’t have a direct showdown with him, we’ll just have to wait and see when the time comes.”
"Then everything is according to your arrangements." Of course Edmund would not have any objections to this, "General, you have served His Majesty so front and back, and His Majesty will always remember it in his heart. I think even if the Marshal is on His Majesty's side,
The person he trusts most in the military will always be you."