Harry Potter Morning Light

Chapter 1407 "The Princess of Paris"

Before the French Revolution, there were only 7 days in a week. After the French Revolution, the week became 10 days.

The celebration of the founding of the Italian Republic lasted for two weeks in France, or 20 days, and finally came to an end in early February.After returning to Paris, Napoleon did not start working immediately, he gave Georgiana a gift.

The filthy central market in Paris was hopeless until the sewer was repaired and the drainage problem was solved, so he let Cambacérès build les halles next to it, which is a large wholesale and retail market. It’s a “good news” for the women who buy vegetables. If there is a choice, who will buy vegetables in such a dirty vegetable market. They “inspected” once in the Paris lobby before the official opening. There are fountains and sculptures inside, although the market It is located in a low-lying area, but because of the planning in advance and a dedicated market manager, there is no need to worry about the sewage flowing like the Central Market next door.

In addition, Napoleon also planned to build a water distribution tower. The remains of the ancient city of Pompeii have been discovered. Through archaeological excavations, people have seen a complete ancient Roman water supply system. The spring water introduced into the city from the mountains outside the city is not immediately diverted to various Instead, the public pool must first be introduced into the water diversion tower in the city. There are 10 holes on the top of the stone, and the spring water flows from these 10 holes to the water diversion canal.

Seville, Spain has a very well-preserved Roman elevated aqueduct, which divides Seville into the new city and the old city. Napoleon also planned to do the same, using this aqueduct to divide Paris into 10 districts.

He wasn't going to use stone, but he was going to use ancient Roman concrete, which was used in many buildings during the Renaissance, which was a mixture of volcanic ash, lime, and sea water.It is very hard, similar to granite, very strong, and easy to shape, it can stand for thousands of years without falling.

The water tower will be connected to La Villette Heights, using the height difference and gravity to supply water to the city without pumps.

The representatives of the Italian Republic did not return home immediately. They followed Napoleon to Paris, and Napoleon arranged for them to stay in the palace of Princess Soubis, which was very close to the area where he envisioned the water tower.

Princess Subis, childless, lived alone with 45 servants in a Roque-style mansion, which had been vacant before the Revolution and which was now confiscated as "state property" and used as a "hotel" by " Madame Thermidor" Talyan runs.

The Palace of Princess Soubis has a wonderful salon, many rooms, and a garden full of French style, which is more than enough for an embassy.

In fact, if the Italians are willing, they can change the church across the street from the Soubis Palace into an office, and build a bridge connecting the two buildings like the Venetians, but there is no gondola under the bridge. Instead of passing the Grand Canal, it is a stone-paved road with carriages passing by.

Re-planning the urban area of ​​Paris is a big project that requires many architects and artists. Napoleon intends to set up an architectural commission in the Louvre, but this will need to free up a large room.

There was no place to hang the looted works of art in the Louvre. When the administrator La Boli asked him how to dispose of these works of art, Napoleon said jokingly, "Well, there is nothing to do except burn them all." There is no other way."

Georgiana seized the opportunity, took La Boli aside, and told him that the "state property" could be sold and that the Italians would surely be willing to pay for the paintings.

In the end, the location chosen by the architect committee was the room where the Mona Lisa and "The Wedding of Garner" were stored. For this reason, the two paintings had to be moved to another place. The Italian representatives took the opportunity to ask for the two paintings, but Napoleon refused. .

Georgiana didn't know why, but suddenly felt a strong sense of fear about the "Garner Wedding". She hoped that the painting could be returned to Venice, but Napoleon disagreed. Later, she didn't know where the painting was sent to. place to go.

When these matters were almost dealt with, Napoleon began to deal with the business, and Georgiana and the art committee cleaned up those "not good-looking" famous paintings.

The originally silent Italians became angry, arguing in a fighting tone that these "masterpieces" were not "good enough", while the French took all the shortcomings of those paintings, and those artworks that were vying for them became popular. Disgusted, Denon signed them to leave the Louvre very simply. Later, when the French heard that the Louvre was going to "clear the inventory", they also joined in the fun. La Boli suggested an auction, but Georgiana stopped it.

Some things are beautiful in moderation, and the Italians don't want to redeem their famous paintings, but who told them to be robbed.

Mrs. Talian's salon was opened again. This social star who was not as glamorous as before had restrained a lot. After all, it was no longer in the era of the Directorate.

Her lover Gabriel Ufral is a man who likes big scenes. This speculator earns money quickly and spends it quickly, and Mrs. Talian happens to be "like in love" with him.

Now he is doing well in Spain, but in bad times he has been miserable. He has been in charge of the navy's rations, and he has made eight million francs on these contracts.

Napoleon asked him for sponsorship during the Brumaire coup, but he did not agree. Later, in 1800, Napoleon went to war with the anti-French alliance that had lost Russia. He wanted to refill the almost empty treasury. He asked Godin to send money to 15 Parisian The richest bank borrowed 1200 million francs, but the banker was only willing to give 300 million, and offered to raise the rest with the National Lottery.

Ufral came out to speculate again at this time, and then he was arrested by Napoleon.

For example, if you have a house like the mansion of Princess Subis that needs to be sold, and you find out that its price is too high, no one will buy it. At this time, you can sell lottery tickets. One of the 200 million lottery tickets can be won. Scratch a lottery ticket for one franc and 200 million francs, and the house is also given to the "lucky guy".

One person is lucky to live in such a big house, but the furniture, furnishings, and murals inside must be maintained. If the mansion is not maintained, it will become a haunted house. When the "lucky one" wants to sell it again, he will find that the house is not so good sold.

The essence of the lottery is actually a kind of gambling. The bankers let Napoleon use the lottery to raise military expenses, which is tantamount to encouraging gambling, and the government gets tax revenue from it.

Georgiana looked at the tarot card in her hand. This was the wheel of fortune in the Great Arc, which was actually very similar to the roulette wheel in a casino.

The winner cheered, while the loser sighed because the little white ball did not fall into the number he chose.

"How is it?" Teresa asked eagerly.

Now they are in the room where Princess Soubis once lived, with a balcony overlooking a beautiful garden, a luxury in the crowded center of Paris.

Georgiana placed the card on the little round mahogany table.

"You will have a new beginning, princess." Georgiana said to Mrs. Talian, "Just like the fortune-teller before told you, you will have an unforgettable love."

"Is the ending good or bad?" Teresa asked anxiously.

"You want to ask if you are happy forever?" Georgiana sneered, "Why are you still as innocent as a little girl?"

"If it's an unforgettable love with a bad ending, I don't want it." Teresa said bitterly, "I'm fine now."

"I'm afraid that's not something you and I can decide." Georgiana said blankly, "Mountains don't meet mountains, but people always meet. This is the arrangement of fate."

Teresa was silent for a while, then whispered, "The general once said that he felt that fate is like a woman. The more she gives, the more he asks for. His attitude towards people is hot and cold. She'll be nice to you when she needs you."

"You mean he doesn't need me anymore?"

"I'm reminding you, don't be fascinated by him like Josephine. It's not a good habit to like famous paintings and jewelry too much."

Georgiana smiled, "Thank you, Teresa, I'm not at the point where I need to rely on substances to fill the void."

"Do you want to go to church then?" Teresa asked with a smile.

"Sometimes I go, but I pray every day."

"Then are you going to the opera house with us tonight?"

"Of course. . . I don't see Edward of Scotland."

Teresa laughed loudly, "He is such a boring person, even Josephine has been made as boring as him by him."

"You want to see me in men's clothing?"

Teresa stood up, walked to Georgiana, and sat affectionately in her arms, "My dear, I don't just want to see you in men's clothing."

(End of this chapter)