Flowers, Swords and France

"You want to organize a volunteer army to fight against us?" This unexpected answer made Charles startled.

Nowadays, France's army strength is the top power in Europe. It has been deeply feared by other European countries for many years. However, the count still confidently declared in front of him that he was not afraid of French interference at all and would follow the example of the French people back then and organize Defeat the interference of European countries.

No matter what, this heroic spirit is worthy of appreciation.

Although he said that he was not an idealist but a pragmatist, judging from his performance, Ciel could always feel the brilliance of an idealist.

This is normal, right. If there is no idealism, who would choose to do such a dangerous thing while living a good life as a rich man?

"I understand your feelings towards the Russian people, but I think you are a little overconfident. Russia is not a country like France." Charles sighed softly, "The simplest question is, your revolutionary foundation Where is that? As far as I know, the people in Russia are generally poor, and the people are generally uneducated. They are tired enough just to survive. They don't understand what freedom is, and they don't understand that you are saving them. They - so, you It is difficult to get their response, so who can you rely on? It is nothing more than a group of people who have ideals and are willing to die. Their spirit may be great, but their number is definitely small. They can support what you want. The revolution you want? If you have to face the whole of Europe, you don't even have enough people to support an army against us. No matter how great the spirit is, it will not survive. …”

"You are right, so I am eager for your intervention!" The count suddenly laughed, "Although the Russian people have little knowledge, they may not understand our efforts to untie their chains for a while. and its meaning, but they know what love is, they love their land, and they love their Mother Russia! If you interfere, Mother Russia will be threatened by disaster, and this will arouse their enthusiasm, and they will not hesitate to do anything. Stand up and stand in front of your bayonets at all costs! And at that time, the fire you brought will move them more than our thousands of words. I loved and respected them very much during those twenty years. The performance inside makes me firmly believe that an awakened nation is indestructible - if you really come, then the Russian nation will also awaken in the face of the European attack, take up the sword to defend its mother, and also defend its new acquisition. of freedom!”

Such a passionate and contagious declaration did not impress Charles, but it made him understand that Count Bezukhov had made up his mind on this issue and firmly believed that everything he did was right and correct. It is beneficial to the nation he loves. In front of such a person, there is no point in pouring cold water on him.

He also doesn't want to engage in unnecessary verbal disputes with others. To be honest, they are discussing a hypothetical issue now, so there is no point in continuing the dispute - whether the count's cause can succeed is still open to question, and resisting the intervention of the French army is a long-standing problem. He didn't need to think about so much at all. Just overthrowing the tsar's rule was enough to drain his energy.

The question before Charles is simple, should he cooperate with Count Bezukhov?

And he saw no reason not to cooperate. In the final analysis, as long as it is beneficial to him now, what does it matter to him what Russia has become?

"Okay, sir, I will not comment on the revolution you are looking forward to. This is Russia's internal affairs. We do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries." Charles sighed softly, "But we really don't mind. When it is necessary to be hostile to His Majesty the Tsar, have a friend, and a friend with great strength and prestige.”

"Then when will you become enemies of the Tsar?" the count asked.

"I can't say for sure." Charles still circumvented the problem cunningly. "At least for now, we are still pursuing a foreign policy of good relations and friendship with all countries at the same time. We don't want to be enemies with anyone."

"Although I am not a member of the diplomatic community, I know that you are just lying." The count glanced at him coldly, "It is impossible and impossible for a country to be friendly to all countries. And as far as I know You know, you have reached a certain tacit understanding with the British, and this tacit understanding means that a war with Russia is imminent."

Although I really wanted to ask him where the news channel was, Charles did not ask in the end. Because he knew that even if he asked the other party, he wouldn't say anything.

"I don't know where you got the news from, but I think this is a very biased statement." Charles forcefully denied the other party's words, "There is no doubt that the British are dissatisfied with some of your country's practices. , but this dissatisfaction has not reached the point of wanting to meet with each other. Moreover, France is even more friendly to your country - we are a newly created regime, and domestic affairs have already made us anxious, and we cannot Imagine being an enemy of a powerful country..."

"Mr. Treville... you are indeed a qualified diplomat." After looking at Charles blankly, the count couldn't help but laugh, "Well, I don't mind if you tell me the truth. I don’t expect you and Mr. Bonaparte to go to war with Russia immediately. I just want to tell you that as long as you lead France to make an enemy of the Tsar and smash his supporters, then within the scope of my ability, you want to You can get whatever you want.”

"Although I don't want to be an enemy to anyone, but..." Charles first continued to dodge to prevent the other party from getting any clues, and then looked at the earl with interest, "I am still interested in you. Suppose After a while... if, I mean if, France were unfortunate enough to be the enemy of the Tsar, what kind of reward could you give me? "

"I am very rich, and you should not doubt this. After all, I just paid you two hundred thousand francs." Count Bezukhov straightened his back, "The reason why I proposed this deal to you is, Firstly, it is to protect some of my subordinates who are in danger, and secondly, it is to initially prove to you my sincerity and financial resources - please believe that someone who can give you two hundred thousand francs for no reason must also be able to do so. I’ll give you another two million for no reason.”

In fact, your son only gave me 150,000, and he kept the remaining 50,000 - Charles did not say this.

"This sounds like a very interesting proposal." Charles was still noncommittal, "But... I think you may have misunderstood me. I don't value money that much."

"Hey! You don't value money! This surprises me! Sir, as far as I know, your grandfather is a child of an old French aristocratic family. When I was in Paris, your great-grandfather was also raped by the mob. Beheaded! As a result, your grandfather changed his family and joined Bonaparte's army, and you continued this tradition and continued to serve that man's nephew!" The count glanced at Charles again, and saw There is no admiration, and certainly no contempt, just a kind of indifference when seeing people with different values. "I firmly believe that what prompted you to do this is not just loyalty to the emperor, but more likely out of pragmatism." Motives - fame, fortune, and status beyond ordinary people, just for these things. Maybe the number of two million is not attractive enough to you, but I don't believe that you don't value money."

"I'm afraid even you can't come up with the numbers that appeal to me." Charles shrugged, "I admit that I am not a person who is indifferent to fame and wealth, but I think I am indeed a person with high ambitions. We Tre The Weir family is always greedy, and they are not as greedy as ordinary people. Some people like to steal small coins, but we only steal gold francs."

The count continued to look at Charles until he finally confirmed that Charles was not moved by the monetary offer.

"Okay, what do you want?" The count straightened his back again. "Mr. Treville, I am sincere."

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When he said this, Ciel finally smiled slightly. He used his dodge to gain an advantageous position in the negotiations - it was the count, not him, who was anxious for the liberation of Russia, so he could naturally try to whet the count's appetite, but the count didn't know that they had really decided to do so in the near future. Just go to war with Russia. This is indeed an unbalanced negotiation.

"First of all, I hope you can come up with a number that is commensurate with the fame of the Bezukhov family and the Treville family. Two million is an incredible number for ordinary people, but for us, France and Russia The fate of these two great countries and nations is too shabby... It makes people feel a little sorry for them." Charles sneered, and there was always something inexplicable in his expression. "Secondly, if you really succeed, I can reluctantly try to get France to recognize your victory, but in return, I have to force you to make a guarantee - if after the revolution really happens, France and other countries will In the event of any armed conflict, Russia - a Russia under your power must remain friendly and neutral."

"You mean, in addition to heavy bribes, you also ask Russia to temporarily stay out of Europe?" The count immediately understood what he meant.

"If you are willing to understand it this way, I will not stop you. What I am talking to you about is a hypothetical issue." Charles was still noncommittal, "However, I think it is a good deal to offset foreign interference with non-interference in foreign countries. Business - even if you succeed, no matter how successful your revolution is, you may not have the energy to take care of places outside Europe in ten or twenty years, right? "

"I can make this promise to you." After thinking for a moment, the earl nodded. (~^~)