Fox of France

　　 Joseph raised his head, looked at Amon, then at Robespierre, and then said: "Amon, Mr. Robespierre, you know, I and Lafayette are friends..."

　　 "Joseph, we are all friends with Lafayette. However, Joseph, Amicus, sedmagisamicaveritas. (Latin Aristotle's famous saying: I love my teacher, but I love the truth more Amang said.

　　 Robespierre smiled and watched.

"Well, Amon." Joseph frowned. "Although I cherish my friendship with General Lafayette, I can't betray my own ideas. However, I wonder if the club election can be changed. A way?"

　　 "What do you mean by the replacement method?" Robespierre asked.

"Now the way the club vote is still a show of hands, right?" Joseph said, "Can we change it to a secret ballot? You think, Lafayette has been chairman for so long, and he is so influential. If you directly vote with a show of hands, I am afraid that some people will be forced to vote against their will under these pressures. We list the candidates’ names on a ballot, and voters only need to tick it, and then put the ballot Go into an empty box, wait until the voting is over, open the box and count in public, so that you can avoid the above troubles while ensuring justice."

　　 As soon as Joseph's words fell, Amon spoke with dissatisfaction: "Joseph, isn't it a fair and honest thing to say that you support or oppose? Why do you want to be so sneaky?"

　　 Joseph frowned and was about to refute, but Robespierre didn't expect to speak first.

　　 "Amon, I think what Joseph said makes sense. This is indeed a good way." Robespierre said slowly.

　　 "But, shouldn't people as representatives of the people be more open and aboveboard? Why hide their opinions? This is not the work of a gentleman." Amang did not seem to be convinced.

"Amon," Robespierre frowned. "The club is not a parliament, and the members of the club are not representatives of the people. In addition, don't those who are morally inadequate to be called saints are not born Do you have the right? Besides, morality is always used to demand oneself, not to demand others. For example, I don’t think drinking and having fun with a bunch of women every night is the right way of life, but I I also think that you and Mr. Mirabeau who has passed away are all good friends of mine."

　　 "You are right, Maximilian." Amon lowered his head.

　　 Robespierre's words surprised Joseph. Such reasonable words are actually "Murder King" Robespierre talking about? Surprised, Joseph also deeply felt that Robespierre was too dangerous, because he would find reasonable excuses for his political interests.

　　Speaking of this, everyone knows it. If Robespierre can win a secret ballot, then Joseph will support him. At least, in Robespierre and Amon's eyes, that's it. As a result, everyone hummed for a while, and Robespierre and Amon left together.

　　 With Robespierre’s visit, Joseph really did not dare to be absent from the meeting two days later. That night, Joseph had eaten dinner, so he got on a chaise alone and came to the Jacobin Club.

　　 Joseph walked into the club and greeted one after another who knew and was familiar with, or knew but was unfamiliar, and a familiar figure suddenly appeared in his eyes.

　　 "Hey, Bonaparte, it's been a long time!" The man smiled at him.

　　 "His Royal Highness? Are you back?" Joseph was taken aback, because that person was the Duke of Orleans who had been sent to become the ambassador to Britain some time ago.

　　 "Yes, I'm back." The Duke of Orleans laughed, his posture looked a bit too gray.

　　Although the Duke of Orleans went to England, his information was still quite informed. As soon as he discovered that the image of his political opponent, Lafayette, was damaged, he immediately ran back.

"Now with Lafayette's reputation, even if he publicizes the original conspiracy of the Duke of Orleans, hehe, I am afraid no one will believe it. But for such a long time in the country, I don't know that the influence of the Duke will remain. How much." Joseph thought silently.

　　 The two chatted a few words, and the Duke of Orleans went to talk to others again-he just returned home, eager to restore his influence.

　　 After waiting for a while, everyone was almost there, and Lafayette announced the start of the meeting.

　　 Lafayette first spoke as the chairman. He first defended himself and said that everything he had was for France; then he began to accuse "extreme ideas" and said that they would destroy the country and tradition. After saying this for a while, he said that he knows that such ‘extreme ideas’ are spreading in the club. He hopes that everyone can understand him, support him, and resist this dangerous idea that is destined to bring France into the abyss.

　　 After Lafayette spoke, Robespierre stood up and said to everyone: "I have some ideas. I want to talk about it. Would you like to listen?"

　　 "Yes!" someone shouted below.

So Robespierre walked to the podium. He and Lafayette passed by. Lafayette was stern and contemptuous; while Robespierre's face was humble. smile.

　　 Robespierre stepped onto the podium and started his speech. He first expressed his respect for French traditions. He said that some radicals are now trying to turn France into a republic. This is unpopular and will definitely fail. He even said directly: "Bah! Republic? What is that!"

　　 But then he said that King Louis XVI's hostility to the revolution and opposition to the Constitution is very obvious. Even if he now announces to the society that he supports the constitution, it is not credible. Letting such a person continue to be king will only bring harm to France. Everyone must admit the facts and not deceive themselves.

"The truth never hurts us. The only thing that can hurt us is our attitude towards the truth. If we turn a blind eye to everything, we plunge our heads into the sand like an ostrich and say to ourselves:'None of this exists.' That would really hurt us. Obviously, the current king is no longer credible! I am opposed to the republic, but I am also opposed to Louis XVI continuing to be a king."

　　 After saying this, Robespierre raised his eyes and glanced at the Duke of Orleans, who immediately took the lead and applauded.

　　 If Louis XVI abdicated, then the first heir to the throne would be his son Louis XVII. Louis XVII is not yet an adult. According to French tradition, a member of the royal family needs to be the regent and act as king. Today, there are only three people in the royal family who are eligible to be regents. They are the Count of Provence (Louis XVIII in history), the younger brother of Louis XVI, the Count of Artois, another younger brother of Louis XVI, and the Duke of Orleans.

　　 The two in front are members of the royal party and openly oppose the revolution. Therefore, the only possible regent is the Duke of Orleans. So now Robespierre said so, the Duke of Orleans naturally agrees very much.

　　 Then Robespierre said that although he opposed extreme republican thinking, he believed that thinking was free and a person should not be convicted for his thinking.

　　 "To oppose one kind of thought, you can only use another kind of thought, not a sword."

　　'S remarks obviously meant something. However, Joseph felt that Robespierre's words seemed to be quite dark and humorous.

　　 In the end, Robespierre said that in order for club members to vote in the upcoming election without interference from power, he proposed to vote by secret.

　　 This proposal exceeded Lafayette’s expectation. He knew that this voting plan would be very unfavorable to him, but if he directly stood up against this voting plan, it would almost confirm the accusation of “using power to interfere with voting”. So he just kept a cold face, but said nothing.

　　 The next step is to vote. Although he was anonymous, Joseph still voted for Robespierre. UU reading www. There is no way for uukanshu.com, that is the case for steady people.

　　 Then the votes are counted. One person sang the votes, and several people were watching over. The votes of the two candidates were very close, with Lafayette leading for a while and Robespierre leading for a while. In the end, the results of the voting finally came out. Robespierre defeated Lafayette by two votes and became the chairman of the Jacobin Club.

　　 Lafayette's face is ugly, he may be guessing who it is and betrayed himself. But Robespierre's face is not particularly good, because although he won, according to his statistics, he should have one more vote.

　　 "We have a traitor." Robespierre couldn't help but think so.

　　 Lafayette stepped onto the podium. Everyone thought he was going to make some speeches as the previous chairman. But Lafayette said:

　　 "Unfortunately, I found that extreme ideas have prevailed in today's ‘Friends of Constitutionalism Club’. The idea of ​​this club is completely different from when we created it."

Having said that, he looked around at everyone, and then continued: "Since the political philosophy is completely different, I announce that I will withdraw from the'Friends of Constitutionalism Club'. Like me, those who oppose this political philosophy, please stand. Come to me. Let's leave together."

　　 Joseph was completely taken aback. Lafayette's hand completely exceeded his expectations. Turning his secret ballot into a joke, now it's a new question to stand over there.

　　 At this time, someone has taken the lead and walked to Lafayette's side. As soon as he saw him walking by, Robespierre's smiling face suddenly stiffened.

　　 "Fouchet, I didn't think it was you!" Robespierre thought through gritted teeth.