Harry Potter Morning Light

Chapter 1352 The Forgotten Dahlia

Hunting in the old regime was the prerogative of kings and nobles, even the benevolent Louis XVI had to hunt.Some good people have counted that in the whole year of 1775, he killed 8424 animals, an average of 23 animals per day, and an average of 12 per day in December.He is so "dedicated" to hunting as his most important thing every day, but in fact he has other purposes.At that time, for financial reasons, the title of nobility had been opened to the bourgeoisie, and titles could be obtained with money.

Louis XVI needed to give hereditary aristocracy something that money couldn't buy: ceremonial privileges.

There are two important points in the hunting ceremony: the social novice uniform and the boot-off ceremony.

Napoleon's gray coat was actually a frock coat, part of the social novice uniform for hunting ceremonies, complete with red waistcoat, breeches, lace blouse, and high boots.

After the nobles dismounted, they had to take off their boots and replace them with stockings. This process represented "triumph and grace".

After the Great Revolution, this privilege was abolished, but the forest was still closed. Winter is the hunting season. At this time, the animal's fur is the thickest. These generals, who have nothing to worry about, are not greedy for the meat of their prey. They want to It's animal fur, and a few other things.

It is said that Louis XVI regretted the loss of a stag for a long time.

It is recorded in ancient Chinese classics that Qin lost its deer and chased it in groups.

Chasing the stag is a game that makes countless men dream about it. Napoleon's shooting skills are really bad, not only because the Prussian guns have no aim, but also because he is a military general with partial literature.

But if these generals keep inviting them, he will also attend out of sympathy.

The prey would not stand there waiting to die, they would run and jump, and the imperial council once judged that if the prey ran out of the royal hunting area and destroyed the surrounding farmland, then the farmers could ask the king for compensation.

The good but unfortunate king said to his courtiers "You see, I am also doing my duty".

It was his own decision whether Napoleoni went to the hunt or not, and Georgiana was more worried about what Mr. Martin said.

Regardless of whether the country releases farming loans, there will always be other people who take advantage of the famine to lend usury. Some Jews lend money in the Alsace and Lorraine regions for the purpose of plundering the land of local farmers.

They borrowed not only from farmers but also from women, soldiers and miners.Along with military service and loyalty to the king, usury was an incentive for peasants to emigrate.So many countries in Europe do not grant citizenship to Jews, and France gave them citizenship. If the country-wide farming loans are handed over to the Jews, the riots in Alsace and Lorraine may spread throughout France.

Georgiana needed the connections of the Rothschild brothers to approach the English prince.

The Alsace region is next to Strasbourg, which is a midpoint of trade. Georgiana didn't dare to think about the benefits of driving the Jews away. Anyway, the British goods in Frankfurt have been taken away by the Jews. monopoly.

The Alsace region is next to Switzerland. When you mention Switzerland, you have to mention a celebrity, Mrs. Stahl who loves to say "no marriage without love".

She has a suitor who admires her very much. His name is Benjamin Constant. He is a member of the Legislative Yuan and is an opponent of Napoleon. After the coup, Napoleon has legislative power, but the Legislative Yuan can oppose his legislation. Well, the Jewish issue is not as simple as women not being allowed to wear pants.

On April 4, Napoleon signed the "Mediation Act" in Malmaison. Federalism was deeply rooted in Switzerland. Napoleon gave most of the sovereignty to the 29 Swiss states, including drafting a constitution and organizing the Senate.

He did this to split Switzerland and prevent a unified Switzerland from becoming stronger. At this time, he will withdraw his troops and make Switzerland "neutral" to gain benefits.

In fact the Swiss refused to implement Malmaison's edict and passed a new constitution in open defiance of Bonaparte.

Mrs. Stahl's father is Jacques Necker, the Minister of Finance of Louis XVI. The Swiss constitution is chaotic, let alone other laws. She will definitely not go back to Paris unless Napoleon falls.

According to European customs, the hostess should follow the instructions of the hostess when starting a meal. Georgiana is used to the man announcing the meal. In the past, everyone started eating after Albus gave a speech at school. She didn't think it was up to Napoleon. Ni declared that there was nothing wrong with eating.

Mrs. Stahl returned to Switzerland and was still keen on socializing, mixing with Swiss politicians and continuing her Parisian lifestyle.

Lyoncourt was not going well in the west. After accepting the sanctions, the Americans also began to secretly support the Shu'an elements. The countryside in Brittany was often robbed.

Under the old system, there was a very special trial system, the "Gendarmerie Court", which simplified the trial process. Such courts had already been set up in the Legion of the West, Provence and the Rhine region. At least the assassination of Roulande went through the motions and voted. The police court is "immediately hanged when caught".

Bonaparte has always been soft-hearted towards women, Georgiana now wants to persuade him to let the Gendarmerie Court arrest Mrs. Stahl, this kind of woman can't just ruin her face.

"Why aren't you happy?" Bonaparte drank the orange juice and talked to Georgiana standing by the window in a good mood.

She didn't want to give him a good look at first, but it was rare for him to go well, so she changed the subject.

"I heard that dahlias were once the favorite of an aristocrat named Josephine. Every time they bloomed, many people would be invited to appreciate them. But later, a famous lady colluded with a gardener to steal the bulbs. After the incident was exposed, Josephine was very angry. Not interested in taking care of dahlias, am I always picking up unwanted ones?"

"You think no one wants me?"

Who dares to say that no one wants the first ruling in France?Mostly women want to get close to him.

"What did Martin say?" he said grimly.

"I don't want to disappoint you."

"I choose the truth, you tell me."

"I don't know where to start," she replied. "America, Lorraine or Switzerland, which do you want to hear?"

"Switzerland." He called his name directly, then waved to Massena, and the tall and mighty general came over immediately.

"He used to be commander of the Swiss Legion," said Bonaparte, pointing to Masséna.

"I heard you signed a mediation bill in April?"

Napoleon glanced at Mr. Martin's back, then nodded.

"Mrs. Stahl is now in Switzerland. Do you think the Swiss will accept your pardon?"

That Bonaparte who was always gentle with women, like all their lovers, suddenly became ugly.

"Do you still want to take a vacation?" Bonaparte asked Masséna.

"There is also usury. Some Jews in Lorraine and Alsace are lending usury to farmers and soldiers, taking away their property." She gently patted the shoulder of the lion in the wilderness. I won't play with you anymore."

"Do you need help?" He asked hypocritically.

"Wait until I have an idea," she said wearily, and left the officers' club.

(End of this chapter)