Fox of France

　　 General Lafayette was indeed a broad-minded man. In the months that followed, Joseph's work was not affected much. Even when the wages were paid at the end of the month, Joseph and Napoleon received an award for their outstanding work performance.

　　 A few days later, Kano found Joseph and asked him this question: "Joseph, if we transfer Napoleon away and transfer to a combat unit to serve as the chief officer, do you have any comments?"

　　 Joseph listened, his heart tensed, and he asked quickly: "Lazar, didn't Napoleon do a good job in the Red Army? Where are you going to transfer him?"

Kano looked at Joseph and knew that he was still worried about what happened that day, so he smiled: "It's not decided yet. That's it. You know, just yesterday, Emperor Leopold and King William II of Prussia A joint declaration was issued in Pillnitz. In the declaration they threatened to use force to "help France restore order."

Speaking of this, Kano curled his lips and said: "The Habsburg guys really thought his empire was shot down with a knife? And William II, who did he think he was? He thought he was his father? His father, that threat is worthy of attention, but William II? Haha...who have we French feared on land? His father, if it was not for the Russians' treachery, or his father, we would also be beaten down. !"

After expressing his contempt for Austria and Prussia, Kano sighed and said: "But Joseph, as you know, our army is in a terrible condition. The conflict between the bottom and the top is very big, and it happened in several places not long ago. After the mutiny, the general had to deal with certain people in accordance with military discipline, but although this treatment suppressed the contradiction, it did not really solve it. Joseph, you also know that an army brought such contradictions to the battlefield. What will happen."

　　What will happen to an army on the battlefield with the issue of mutual distrust and even mutual hatred? Needless to say? I think back then, a certain coachman of Dongda Eats the country, because he didn't drink a bite of the mutton soup, he sent the coach directly to the opponent's army and got him captured. As far as the situation of the French army is concerned, it is really on the battlefield. It is not impossible for them to mutiny themselves.

"Therefore, the general felt that in terms of combat attitude, I am afraid that the National Self-Defense Army is more trustworthy than the regular army. But you also know that the training level of the National Self-Defense Army soldiers is very average, and even more deadly than this is the National Self-Defense. The army is extremely short of qualified officers."

　　 "Then why not mobilize some reliable officers from the army into the National Guard?" Joseph asked. However, as soon as he said this, he knew that he was talking stupid.

　　 "In that case, the general is worried that there will be trouble on the military side." Cano replied.

　　 The so-called "troubles" on the military side is actually easy to understand. Nowadays, the high-level officers in the army tend to lean toward the king, and the small officers at the bottom tend to lean toward revolution. A natural balance has been formed between them. The reason why the army has maintained its neutrality and has not directly interfered in politics is largely because of this balance. If a large number of these small revolutionary-oriented officers are transferred to the National Self-Defense Army, it will destroy the balance in the army. Then, at any time, under the control of that gang of noble officers, the army will jump out to "eliminate the chaotic party." "Again. Therefore, this approach is definitely not desirable.

　　 In addition, if the officers in the National Self-Defense Army are all low-level officers who are inclined to revolution from the army, it is not necessarily beneficial to Lafayette's control of the National Self-Defense Army. These people are easily poisoned by those of Jacobin, and then maybe one day they will rebel with Jacobin.

　　 Therefore, it is definitely not feasible to recruit a large number of low-level officers from the army to serve as officers of the National Self-Defense Force.

"Now, war may be imminent." Cano said. "Therefore, the general has the idea and wants to transfer Napoleon to serve as the commander of the National Self-Defense Force. Based on the performance of this period of time, the general feels that he should be able to serve as a regiment-level officer. The Chief of Staff, and the regiment-level commander of the National Self-Defense Army has relatively lower requirements in terms of rank. So he had this idea. But when he asked me for advice, I expressed opposition. I think he is now In the position, more officers can be improved, which is more beneficial to France. But I also made a new suggestion to the general. This suggestion came to my mind temporarily, so I didn’t have time to discuss it with you, but there is It involves adjustments to your work."

　　 "What's your suggestion?" Joseph asked.

"Napoleon will take over all your current work in the Red Army." Kano said, "Now the structure of the Red Army is basically completed, and the construction of the entire team is on track. In terms of tactics, I think Napoleon is better than You are stronger, he can take over all of your current work in the Red Army. Of course, I am also selfish. You know, since you put your main energy on the Red Army, my workload has increased. A lot. If your brother can take care of those things, I can relax a lot."

　　 "What does Lafayette want to do?" Joseph thought so, and asked, "What does the general mean?"

"The general felt that Napoleon was still too young. It is not good to be the highest commander of the Red Army, because the Red Army is an army after all, not the National Self-Defense Force. So the general felt that raising him by one level was enough. In addition, since most of the Red Army is Things are already on the right track, and it would be a waste to continue to spend all your energy on such things. So he plans to mention Napoleon’s rank to lieutenant to serve as the Red Army’s combat staff, and then find a more senior for the Red Army Commander. Of course, Joseph, you have organized the Red Army for a while and performed well, so the general also intends to raise you a rank, so that your salary will be much higher."

　　 Joseph probably understood Lafayette's thoughts at this time. Lafayette promoted his brothers, but they all left the position of chief military officer.

"It seems that Lafayette no longer trusts me. But in order to be magnanimous, he still wants to promote me and Napoleon. But isn't this state just a good thing?" Joseph Thought.

　　 Joseph's so-called "it just happens to be a good thing" is not a kind of self-comfort, but he knows that Jacobin sent to power is a historical necessity. Now it seems that he has no actual military power, but once Jacobin is sent to power, these things will come back. Moreover, after Jacobin came to power, the war between France and the interference army of the Anti-French Alliance was almost never ended. At that time, their brothers could all command their troops, but they happened to be able to escape the terrifying "community" in Paris. God's Twilight". As for the position of a purely technical official, he can avoid a lot of trouble. Moreover, the promotion and salary increase are also good things. Joseph decided that tonight, he must have a good meal and celebrate.

"This consideration is very safe and correct. Moreover, I can earn a lot more, which is really a good thing!" Joseph laughed, and he said to Kano sincerely, "Thank you, Lazar. If you have time, please , Come to my house for a meal?"

"Haha, there is no reason for a bachelor to invite someone with a family to eat. You don't even have a mistress, how can you treat me?" Seeing that Joseph had no complaints, Kano relaxed and smiled, "Besides, I I will have to upgrade my military rank and salary soon. Anyway, my income is still higher than yours. If it weren’t for these things, I’ve been too busy, I should have invited you to play at my house.”

　　……

　　 "General, do you plan to promote Joseph and his brothers?" Foucher asked in the living room of Lafayette.

　　 "Their brothers are very capable, it's a pity that they don't need them. It's also right to raise the ranks." Lafayette said indifferently ~www.novelmtl.com~ seems to have no other ideas at all.

　　 "But Joseph's speech at the Jacobin Club had a bad influence on us." Foucher said.

　　 This is not a lie. Originally, Lafayette successfully brought out most of the Jacobin club members, which would be a very big blow to the Jacobin club. Because it is easy for people to regard the remaining ones as abandoned "leftovers". But because of Joseph's words, these people have become gentlemen holding their moral positions. On the contrary, those who followed Lafayette are suspected of traitors. And Lafayette's men are all suspected of being a villain and traitor, so Lafayette himself has naturally become a "chicken and thief". This is naturally a blow to Lafayette, who has always valued his reputation. But precisely because he has always valued his reputation, he cannot take obvious revenge.

　　 "Joseph is just too honest. He doesn't have much interest in politics, so he doesn't understand what's inside." Lafayette smiled, as if he really didn't blame Joseph.

　　 Fouché sighed in his heart, he knew that Lafayette did not trust him very much. Although he knew that before the club voted, Robespierre had visited the Bonaparte brothers. But he feels that now is not the time to tell this matter. This news, at some point, may be able to sell for a good price.

"You are so magnanimous." Fouché complimented. "In addition, I have heard that Mr. Barnaff has recently been very close to the court. I also heard that the king intends to let Mr. Petion replace Mr. Bayi as Paris. mayor."

　　 "What? This is...what the king thinks!" Lafayette was surprised and a little angry. Because Petion clearly leans towards republic.