Flowers, Swords and France

After bidding farewell to Matilda, Charles left the Earl's Mansion under the leadership of the maid, and then returned home in a taxi. @ .23wx. However, because he had important things to do, he did not rest at home. He only ate a little and changed a set of clothes, and then hurriedly left his home and rushed to the Elysee Palace.

Time was running out, and he knew that he had to quickly convince the president before the new appointment came out, not to really make the decision to replace Count Dillion with Joseph Bonaparte as the French Minister of Railways.

After arriving at the Elysee Palace, perhaps because of the busy schedule, the president's attendants kept Charles waiting in the audience room. Although he was anxious, Charles had to wait there.

After looking at the pocket watch several times, the door to the interview room finally opened.

Charles looked happy, then looked up at the door, and then the smile on his face completely froze.

Because Joseph Bonaparte was slowly walking out of it.

His expression was very calm, but there was a sense of joy and satisfaction - of course Ciel knew the reason for this.

Ciel calmed down and regained his original calm.

"Isn't this Charles?" At this moment, Joseph Bonaparte also saw Charles. He shouted exaggeratedly, and then walked quickly to Charles, "Why are you here today? Yes. What do you want to see Louis for?"

"Well, there are some things in the ministry that we need to ask Mr. President for instructions." Charles smiled and nodded, "Actually, it's not a big deal. I'm just a little anxious..."

"Oh? Then you came at the right time. Louis is in a good mood now. You should be able to get a satisfactory result later." Joseph Bonaparte also answered with a smile.

"If that's the case. That would be great."

"Then I won't waste your time, goodbye." As if he suddenly remembered something, Joseph Bonaparte suddenly looked at Charles mysteriously, "By the way, Charles, I forgot something. I told you."

"What's going on?"

Joseph Bonaparte drew nearer.

"Char, we may have to work together in the Ministry of Railways in the future."

"Ah? Really?" Ciel showed his surprise appropriately.

"Of course it's true." Joseph Bonaparte smiled happily. He leaned into Charles's ear and whispered, "Char, according to the recommendation of the Prime Minister, I will most likely become the new minister of the Ministry of Railways..."

"Really?" Charles was shocked, "Does this mean that Count Dilion may be leaving his post?"

"It's possible." Joseph Bonaparte still had that mysterious smile, "Charles, the opportunity for us to show off our ambitions will come in the future. As long as we cooperate. This department is not all ours. What do you think? How much benefit can we get from it? I really look forward to that day..."

"If that's the case, it's indeed worth looking forward to." Ciel quickly replied.

Then, the two people stopped talking, and under the leadership of the attendant, Charles walked into Louis Bonaparte's interview room.

"Have you met Joseph just now? Did he say anything to you?" Louis Bonaparte asked in a low voice after Charles saluted.

Charles straightened up and took a look at the other person, and found that he was sitting in his seat with no expression on his face. There is no sign of joy or anger.

"Yes, I saw it." Charles replied calmly, "He told me that he might become the new minister of the Ministry of Railways and hopes to work well with me."

"So do you hope this will happen?" the president asked.

"This is not something that can be determined by my will. It depends on you, sir." Charles replied extremely cautiously.

"Before I make a decision, of course I have to consult the opinions of all parties, Charles." Louis Bonaparte was still very calm. "Count Dillion seemed unable to withstand the political pressure he had received before, so he took the initiative to express his opinions to the Prime Minister. He showed his intention to withdraw, and the Prime Minister recommended Joseph to me... As one of the important staff, I would like to ask for your opinion. "

"Of course it's great that you can listen to my opinion, sir, because..." Ciel looked at the other person again, "Actually, I'm here just to explain this to you."

"Oh? Have you got the news? The news is quite well-informed." The president raised his eyebrows and was not surprised by Charles's words. "That's just right. I haven't made a decision yet. Tell me your opinion. Shire.”

If in his mind, Joseph Bonaparte is really a favorite candidate, he will not hesitate to consider it, and then intentionally ask me for my opinion - a flash of understanding suddenly flashed in Charles's heart.

"The president doesn't like his cousin. Of course, even if he doesn't like it, he won't refute him publicly. If the prime minister plans to appoint him as a minister, the president won't object... But if someone raises objections at the same time, , then the situation will be very different, because he has a step to step down and can make the decision to let my father stay." At this moment, he also remembered what Matilda had said before.

Combined with some of the facts I have seen before, it seems that this sentence does make sense.

At least, it's worth the gamble.

"As far as my personal opinion is concerned, I actually... I don't particularly want such an appointment, sir." Charles suddenly bowed and replied respectfully. "I personally think it was probably not a good decision, either for him or for us."

Although Louis Bonaparte's expression remained unchanged, Charles always felt as if the air had suddenly cooled down a bit.

"Oh? Why do you say that?" After a moment, Louis Bonaparte asked again.

"Because... I personally think that after two years of adjustment and cooperation, the ministry has now formed a way of operation. Although it cannot be said to be very good, it can run smoothly and complete the current work. If If a minister is replaced rashly, let alone... let alone someone as powerful as Mr. Joseph Bonaparte, then the existing working methods and processes will inevitably undergo major changes, which is what we are facing now. This is not a good thing in a serious situation..."

After waiting for a while, he found that Louis Bonaparte did not interrupt him. Charles' confidence increased even more, "Of course, I'm not saying that he is not suitable for such a job, but I am just saying that under the complex and severe environment we are currently facing, it is best not to let him take over for the time being... "

"In other words, you are opposed to such an appointment?" After another moment of silence, Louis Bonaparte asked concisely.

"Sir, this is just my personal opinion. If you ask me such a question, my obligation is to tell you the truth. If you feel that my opinion is not enough to be listened to, then you can continue to do as you originally thought. Ciel replied in a low voice.

Louis Bonaparte suddenly stood up, walked to the window and looked outside, obviously lost in thought.

"You didn't seem to have this opinion when you came to see me last time. Ciel."

"After careful consideration, I came to the above conclusion."

"So, your conclusion is that it is best to let Count Dilion stay in office? Let Joseph be happy in vain?" Louis Bonaparte suddenly turned his head and looked at Charles coldly, "Charles, you are not You don’t know what kind of person Joseph is, right? He is very vengeful. If you let him rejoice in vain..."

"Joseph is a friend of mine and an important member of our party. Of course I hope to maintain a good relationship with him. But... on such important matters, I don't particularly pay attention to his opinions. Because we need Consider the overall interests, especially because our leader is you, you should make the most important decision." Charles replied very sincerely, "If it conflicts with the overall interests of our party, then it is possible for Joseph to make it. I have to express my opinion on the grudges I hold, but of course, this is just a suggestion.”

"Overall benefit...what a good word." The future emperor suddenly grinned.

This smile seemed both joy and ridicule.

"But, Ciel, besides the overall interests, I'm afraid you still have other considerations, right?"

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Ciel's expression suddenly changed.

"you……"

"Is it because of Count Dillion's daughter?" Louis Bonaparte suddenly asked. "Speaking of which, I remembered that when we visited Count Diliion's house, you and his lady suddenly ran out during the dinner... Did it turn out that the friendship was already very deep at that time? Haha ...It seems that my reminder that day fell on deaf ears?"

"Well... uh... it's not... I mean..." Charles was a little confused by the sudden blow, but he still nodded under Louis Bonaparte's sharp gaze. nod. "There are indeed her factors, but please believe that my main consideration is still the interests of our party..."

Because, this question does hit the truth to a certain extent. Without Matilda, he obviously would not have done this.

"It seems that is indeed the case." Louis Bonaparte had a clear expression on his face, as if he had determined something. "I didn't expect that our most optimistic future star could not escape the influence of a woman. For a woman, he actually dared to challenge my cousin directly!"

Then, he looked at Ciel sadly, "Ciel, I have told you several times, don't let this kind of thing interfere with your own judgment! Woman? What is that? That is a tool for entertainment, or It is foolish to risk everything for them! Think about it, you have been in the social world for so long, can't you still see that women in this world are born to be mean? She is a master of playing tricks. If you do anything for them wholeheartedly, they will only take it for granted. One day when you fail to greet her, they will frown and cry, blaming you for never loving her! How many people in this country do it every day for her! This kind of woman goes out to fight for favor and ends up dying in a duel, but when she is mentioned by these ladies after her death, no one even frowns. How heartless is this!

Therefore, Ciel, promising people only treat women as children, giving them sweets but never their hearts. Only then will they become obsessed with you. What you did today, did you think you could act like a hero in her eyes? You are wrong, these ladies will only feel that they have another slave. They have had everything since they were young, and they never know what gratitude is. . "

Under Louis Bonaparte's sigh, Charles lowered his head in embarrassment. However, he did not agree with the other party's point of view in his heart - perhaps there are many women like this, but Matilda is definitely not such a girl, yes, at least she is completely different.

"It seems that you still haven't woken up." Seeing Charles's expression, Louis Bonaparte suddenly sneered, "Men who are obsessed with love are ridiculous, Charles, to be honest, I am a little disappointed in you now."

Being regarded as a weak-willed person who is easily influenced by women by the future emperor may not be a bad thing, Charles comforted himself in his heart - a minister without weaknesses is the most hated minister by every emperor.

"I said, the main factor I consider is the overall interests of everyone, sir." After letting Louis Bonaparte mock him, Charles expressed his opinion again, "I still think that Joseph Bonaparte is not a suitable successor."

"Do you want Count Dillion to stay?" Louis Bonaparte looked at him seriously.

"If there is no suitable successor, I think it is better not to cause too much change to our department." Charles expressed his opinion calmly.

Then, the two looked at each other.

"Well, it seems that you have made up your mind..." After looking at each other for a long time, Louis-Bonaparte seemed to have confirmed Charles' determination and nodded, "Then I won't say much. Well, you are an important member of our party. I have to consider your opinion. Charles, do as you say. Count Dillion can stay in office."

Charles' heart suddenly relaxed.

"However, as I said before, we should always express something to the outside world. Since you hope that Count Dillion will stay in office, then...Charles, you will be responsible."

Charles, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, immediately became nervous again.

Well, this is expected.

At least it is not the worst result of both of them leaving - it seems that Matilda's guess is indeed correct. Louis-Bonaparte really doesn't like his cousin who always claims to be the heir of the Bonaparte family.

So, how will he deal with me? Charles suddenly felt a little curious.

It was impossible to abandon him completely, Charles had the confidence in himself.

Louis Bonaparte suddenly turned his eyes away and looked out the window.

"In that case, you should go to the Ministry of War to avoid the limelight, Charles."

Charles' eyes suddenly widened.

Can this be considered a punishment? (To be continued...)