Flowers, Swords and France

Under the astonished gaze of Louis Pasteur, Charles unhesitatingly proposed to him the idea of ​​using living humans to conduct experiments on germs and resistance.

This is indeed beyond the imagination of Louis Pasteur. He studied diligently and worked hard to accumulate knowledge. He only thought about how to use his research results to benefit society and the motherland, and became a respected scholar. Where has it ever occurred to you to conduct your own research in this way?

Although Ciel spoke in a very high-profile manner, it was still difficult for him to accept it in his heart.

"Sir, when the country is in need, we will undoubtedly do our best to serve her, and we are willing to work day and night to conduct research... But I think our research does not need to pay such a price, and we can complete what you have asked us to do in a normal way. Task."

At this time, he already regretted the difficulty he had just raised with the minister. How could he have imagined that the minister would give such a solution without hesitation.

However, the development of the matter was no longer under his control. The minister stared at him with piercing eyes, as if he could not dodge, "Mr. Pasteur, I believe in your wisdom and ability, otherwise I would not be among so many people." You were chosen to take on this important responsibility But since difficulties exist, we should find ways to overcome them instead of turning a blind eye or avoiding them! Didn’t you already say that using animals for experiments will affect the experimental observations? After all, animals and people are still the same. There is a difference.”

"But..." Louis Pasteur wanted to say something more.

"You don't have to worry too much, sir. Since ancient times, the progress of medicine and even science has come at a price. There is a treasure trove of knowledge, but we need to open it ourselves... We can't give up because of some small flaws. It's an opportunity to open this door, isn't it?" Ciel's tone has become more aggressive, and it seems that he is no longer allowed to refuse. Jue, "Actually, to be honest with you, I am not afraid of waiting a few more months. But think about it, in the face of the upcoming war, can our soldiers wait? When they are struggling and crying in pain, can they? Shouldn't the country find ways to heal these people's pain as quickly as possible? The price paid is just some enemies of the country. I think this is the best of both worlds."

"Even if there are some prisoners, they... they should be punished by law instead of being used as experimental subjects. This is illegal in law and not in line with academic ethics." Louis Pasteur encouraged He had the courage to say what he was thinking, "If I do this, my conscience will be condemned, and people will accuse me of disregarding morality for the sake of research."

"Serving the country is the greatest moral right, isn't it? France needs you to do your best and not worry about any moral criticism! No one can blame you for this!" Charles immediately retorted, "Just tell me For me, soldiers are willing to risk their lives for the country and charge in the face of incoming bullets, but you are not even willing to endure some small moral concerns for the soldiers of France, and these are unfounded concerns! "

This question was like a sharp knife, piercing Louis Pasteur's heart, making him not know how to answer.

For those pure scientists who don't care much about money or even pursue fame, appealing to national enthusiasm is the most useful trick. Charles focused on persuading from this aspect after a little trial and error.

Moreover, this trick was indeed very useful to Pasteur, because he was a very patriotic scholar. In the original history, due to his outstanding achievements in the research of biology and chemistry, in his later years he had become a well-known figure throughout Europe. A scientist with a high reputation, the University of Bonn in Germany solemnly awarded him an honorary degree.

However, later, the Franco-Prussian War broke out, and France failed in the war. The German coalition forces led by Prussia occupied French territory and extorted huge compensation. When the country faced this tragic situation, Pasteur became angry and He returned the honorary degree certificate to the University of Bonn and then said, "Science has no borders, but scientists have their own motherland." His loyalty and love for the country are evident.

If Charles used money and fame to persuade him, I'm afraid it would be meaningless. He would not let his conscience and research be stained by this, but it would be different if he used the country's justice. Pasteur It's hard to imagine that he would be willing to see a soldier die in vain because of his hesitation - even though the responsibility does not actually lie with him.

He frowned in embarrassment, obviously shaken.

"Don't worry, one of the main reasons why I choose death row prisoners and spies who are destined to be punished by us is to keep it secret. No one will know the details of this matter, and no one will accuse you. Seeing that he was close to success, Ciel calmly threw out the last card, "Besides, even if it is leaked, the responsibility is entirely on me - you are just following my order, and you don't have to bear any responsibility for it." responsibility."

"We can deceive the world and hide it from everyone, but we can't hide it from God. He can see it." Louis Pasteur smiled bitterly. "Even if no one knows, I still bear an extremely heavy burden on my conscience. Responsibility. However, Mr. Treville, for the lives of the soldiers, I am willing to take such responsibility. I only hope that you can provide us with the best experimental conditions so that the loss of human lives can be reduced to the lowest point..."

"Of course, please rest assured." Charles also became serious and nodded heavily, as if he was also infected with that compassionate moral sentiment, "France will be grateful for your sacrifice, your conscience It will only become nobler because of this compassion and courage..."

To be honest, he was not anxious that the results would come out a few months or a year later, but he wanted to use this method to slowly impress Pasteur, let him conduct some research that he was not too keen on, and gradually get used to it. He acted according to Ciel's orders so that his talents could be put to better use.

Of course Louis Pasteur would not understand the hidden intentions behind Charles's impassioned words. Because of Charles's support and help to him, he now regarded Charles as a man who was enthusiastic about national affairs and tirelessly wanted to serve the country. And regardless of the difficult imperial ministers, generous and energetic Extraordinary people are rare talents in the empire. It is precisely because of this good impression that after Ciel's persuasion, he finally decided to put down some of his moral concerns and use living people to conduct some experiments to let the empire The soldiers can get rid of the terrible typhoid fever as soon as possible.

After all, the development of medicine does require some kind of sacrifice, and he is too young, unknown and has too few resources to get rid of outside influences and conduct independent scientific research.

"When I made this decision, I was no longer noble." Louis Pasteur smiled bitterly, and the look in his eyes dimmed a bit, "However, no matter what, I am still grateful to you for giving me Providing such excellent and convenient conditions, Your Excellency, may God have mercy on me and allow me to end this nightmare without causing too terrible consequences.”

"This is inevitable, I have no doubt about it." Charles laughed, then stretched out his hand and patted the other party's shoulder to convey his confidence, "France will be grateful to you."

Under his encouragement, Pasteur was still a little unnatural, but he finally managed to control his emotions. He talked with Charles about the situation in the laboratory again, and then took Charles to the depths of the laboratory for a tour.

Although he knew that it was very safe with Louis Pasteur leading the way, and that this was a carefully maintained laboratory, Charles still felt a little scared when he thought that he was in the company of all kinds of virulent germs, so he didn't go around more. After inspecting the area, encouraging the staff here, and promising to continue to improve their living conditions and salary, he left here.

When he returned to the hotel where he lived, the sky had begun to darken, and at this time, his close subordinate Kong Ze had arrived and was waiting for him.

This hotel is privately run in name, but it was actually purchased by Charles directly using the national budget, so he has the greatest freedom of movement here. His entourage took him to a secret room, and Kong Ze was waiting There.

Although it was already approaching early summer and the temperature had become very high, Kong Ze still wore a black coat and a black hat as usual, with the brim pulled very low, as if he was wrapping himself in the coat. It's like getting up.

Ciel didn't like this style of dressing, but he didn't mind either and directly motioned for the other person to sit down.

"The telegram I just received states that His Majesty the Emperor of Austria has decided to accept the invitation from the Emperor of France to attend the birthday celebration of Her Majesty the Queen of France and to extend his most sincere greetings to her." After several years of getting along with each other, Kong Ze has already He is used to an informal and short-talking style, so he reported directly to Ciel as soon as he sat down, "The diplomatic procedures will continue for a while, but he is expected to arrive in half a month."

According to Charles's request, Kong Ze used his experience and contacts accumulated in the police department to set up an information network. After several years of tempering and Charles's investment at any cost, this network has begun to take shape, and it has also allowed Charles's information has become very well-informed and his actions have become much more convenient. However, due to limited conditions, the network currently only covers France. The country's intelligence information collection is still not ideal, but fortunately, someone in the Austrian Empire is cooperating with Charles this time - Prince Richard von Metternich took care of this matter, and then immediately after success Telegrams were sent to French officials and Charles at the same time, so Charles's subordinates got the news as soon as possible, and then Konze reported it to Charles when he came to Giverny.

"Oh, this is good news!" Although usually reserved, Ciel was still very happy for the news.

The arrival of the Austrian Emperor not only reflected the theme of Franco-Austrian friendship, but also proved that his diplomatic line was promising and was already reaping results.

Through such a move, the outside world can definitely see that Treville is no longer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but his soul and invisible hands are influencing French diplomacy and promoting it according to his own wishes.

Austria is also being pushed by him and is on the road to breaking with Russia and then having to rely on France.

Seeing that his plan was being realized step by step, even a person like him couldn't help but be excited. He suddenly stood up and looked at Kong Ze with a bright face.

"Thank you very much for your continued service. I will give you a medal. If you are interested in attending the banquet to welcome the Austrian Emperor, I can also give you an invitation."

"Thank you." Kong Ze accepted Charles's thanks calmly, "You can give me the medal, but I don't need the banquet. I think it's meaningless."

"Haha, meaningless! How many people will be pissed off by your words, because they will definitely fight for an invitation." Charles laughed, and was not offended by Kong Ze's attitude. "Well, since you don't want to, it doesn't matter. I will get you a Legion of Honor Medal, using your identity in the Shipping Federation to commend your contribution to the Empire's shipping industry..."

"Thank you." Kong Ze straightened up, looking handsome.

Of course, this is not his most important task.

"Have you brought everything?" Charles asked again, and he became serious again.

"I have brought it." Kong Ze nodded calmly.

Because of Charles' previous orders, he had been wandering along the Black Sea coast and lingered near Crimea for a long time. There, he collected a lot of intelligence about Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia, and surveyed the terrain of various places, leaving a lot of investigation data, and the military was of course extremely interested in these data.

Among the officers who followed Charles today, there were two officers from the General Staff. They came to this secret place to collect information and then prepared to use it as a reference for formulating combat plans.

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"The officers will be back later, you can have a good chat with them." Charles whispered.

"Okay." Kong Ze immediately agreed.

At this time, led by the attendant, Fran also came over.

"I think I don't need to introduce you to each other." Charles smiled and said to Kong Ze, "But now you are colleagues, please work together and contribute to the industrial mobilization of the empire."

"Okay, sir." Fran and Kong Ze immediately agreed.

"Don't be so serious, today is a good day!" Charles was in a very good mood and couldn't help but say to Fran with a smile, "Miss Treville, your time to shine is coming."

"What?" Fran was a little puzzled.

"The Emperor and the future Queen of Austria are coming, and you will definitely be one of the people they flatter." Charles explained to her with a smile.

"Is that so? My God... the Emperor of Austria is coming!" Fran was a little unbelievable after hearing this.

"This is the fact. Austria needs us now, and they also have a good excuse. After all, Queen Karona is their good child." Charles replied with a smile.

"So... the future Queen... is she beautiful? I seem to have heard many people say so." Fran thought for a while, then asked in a low voice. "She is younger than me, and she is about to become the Queen of the Empire. It's really hard for her."

"Sissi is very beautiful. I have seen her. She is really beautiful, smart, and... clever." Charles recalled something.

When he and Charlotte visited Austria, they met His Majesty Franz Joseph and the princess at Schönbrunn Palace, leaving some nostalgic memories.

Because she was too young, she had not yet married the emperor, but now everyone has regarded her as the Queen of Austria, and she has become the talk of the social world because of her beauty. Even people like Fran who rarely socialize have heard of her.

"You seem to have a good impression of her... You call her that!" Seeing her brother say this, Fran couldn't help but feel a little jealous, "Is she that beautiful?"

"Really beautiful," Charles answered casually, but soon he thought of something and said to his sister with a smile, "Of course, in my mind, you are still more beautiful, because she doesn't have such bright and brilliant blonde hair and sapphire eyes like you, these things she doesn't have. The most beautiful and noble lady in Germany, but she doesn't have blonde hair and blue eyes, this is indeed a great pity..."

"Are my hair and eyes the only ones worthy of your praise?" Fran was angry at this answer, and she didn't know whether to be happy or angry.

"Everywhere is worthy of praise, but this place is the best." Charles bent down slightly, looking at her thin neck and the white and shiny skin. "Of course, the skin and figure are also worthy..."

"Don't say more!" Fran was a little shy now, and her face was slightly red. At this time, she remembered that there was another person here-although the presence was really not high.

But Kong Ze still had a stiff face, looking at the chandelier on the ceiling, as if all the sounds were not heard.

Years of experience working in the police department, coupled with years of experience serving Minister Treville, had already taught him to keep his mouth shut. He knew what things should be honest and what things should be rotten in his heart.

"Okay, no more." Charles also realized that he had said something wrong.

He looked at Kong Ze again, "I want to celebrate your success tonight, let's have a few more drinks..."

"Drink less!" Before Kong Ze agreed, Fran persuaded him distressedly. "You've been so tired lately, you shouldn't torture yourself with alcohol anymore."

"Isn't alcohol the best way to relax?" Charles didn't take this advice seriously, he still looked at Kong Ze, "Then, let's enjoy the remaining peace."