From Corsica to the Fourth Rome

The Corsican National Secret Police is an institution that Lawrence is considering setting up, either because of the imminent establishment of the Kingdom of Corsica or for deeper reforms in the future.

These incidents will undoubtedly encounter considerable resistance in the country, and although Lawrence has apparently controlled the entire Corsican armed forces, it is impossible to use direct violence to solve everything. This will only make a person panic. and turbulent Corsica.

Therefore, there was a need for an agency that would do Lawrence's dirty work in the shadows and solve everything.

When Lawrence began to conceive of this plan, the first thing that came to mind was the bakery that had always served him.

The work they did for Lawrence actually took the form of a secret police: collecting and sorting out intelligence from the whole society, and conducting secret public opinion guidance and news dissemination in society.

This is why Lawrence thought of them immediately. After all, it would take much more time and resources to build an intelligence organization from scratch than using ready-made bread.

And there is another more important reason, that is, the members of the Bakery Club are generally younger young people. Although this means that they may have inexperience, it also means that their thoughts are not yet mature. .

In this way, Lawrence can more easily cultivate their loyalty. For such an institution with huge power, Lawrence's first consideration is how to ensure that they use power under his own instructions.

As for the position of head of the secret police, Lawrence had intended to appoint Xia Dia before he met her.

After all, being able to establish and develop such a large-scale intelligence organization in the slums with bare hands already made Lawrence appreciate him. After the official meeting, he found out that the leader of the bakery was actually a young woman, which made Lawrence even more surprised.

Of course, another important reason is that Xia Diya also holds some secrets of Lawrence, so taking her under his command is also the safest choice.

Anna couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw Lawrence looking at Xia Diya with interest.

As Xia Diya's friend for many years, Anna received a lot of care from her when she was working as a guide on the streets of Ajaccio two years ago. In addition, Anna also knew Xia Diya's abilities, so she very much hoped that she could Gained Lawrence's appreciation.

"You don't need to thank me, this is a normal reward for you."

Lawrence waved to Anna to indicate that he understood, then continued to look at Xia Diya and said with a smile:

"I have a question. You don't seem to care about everything in the Governor's Palace of Corsica, including me. This is a bit strange for a Corsican citizen."

Xia Diya raised her head and glanced at Lawrence, and then looked at Anna again. She also knew that Anna must have made a lot of efforts to get her here, but Xia Diya still chose to speak out what was in her heart:

"Because it has nothing to do with me."

"It has nothing to do with you? What do you mean?" Lawrence was stunned for a moment and asked curiously.

Xia Diya paused for a few seconds, as if thinking about how to explain, and then asked Lawrence:

"Governor Bonaparte, have you ever stayed in the Xicheng District, or the slums?"

Lawrence frowned slightly and said, "Of course, I have led troops to patrol there many times."

"No, it's not a show-off patrol."

Xia Diya stared at Lawrence, shook her head slowly and said:

"It is to truly integrate into that environment and live like a helpless poor person with nothing."

"I certainly haven't done that." Lawrence admitted with a curt nod.

"You can imagine that when you wake up in the morning, the first breath of air you take in is the stench from the stinking ditch. Before you can feel sick, you feel the hunger in your stomach crawling, and you haven't even woken up from your sleep. Just start thinking about how to survive this day.”

Xia Diya said calmly:

"Not to mention how others treated you. The officials kicked open the crumbling door of your house, rushed in, dragged your father out and said they had drafted him into the army; followed closely by the tax collectors, they They will break into your home and look at all the potentially valuable things in your home with a stern look. If you are very poor, the tax collector will grab you by the neck and yell that you have hidden all your belongings."

"I can understand that."

Lawrence sighed, slowly closed his eyes and said.

As Xia Diya spoke, she seemed to think of something and couldn't help lowering her head and letting out a long sigh, and then continued:

"You just asked me why I don't care about everything here, because everything here has nothing to do with me. Today is Governor Bonaparte sitting here, yesterday was Governor Paoli, tomorrow maybe Governor Jack, and the day after tomorrow maybe Dan Governor Ni, the adults in the Governor's Mansion come and go, but will the lives of the poor change?"

"Oh my God, sister Xia Diya, please stop talking."

After hearing this, Anna's beauty suddenly turned pale. She quickly ran to Xia Diya and shook her shoulders. At the same time, she bowed to the silent Lawrence and said:

"I'm very sorry sir, she didn't mean to say this, please believe me."

After thinking for a moment, Lawrence looked up at Xia Diya again. He was not a bit shy about her words, because he had said similar words when facing Governor Pauli.

It was only now that the roles were reversed, and Lawrence himself became the target of this accusation, that he felt something else.

"So, Miss Xia Diya, oh sorry, Xia Diya."

Lawrence looked at her solemnly and said slowly:

"Do you want to change this?"

"Change?"

Xia Diya was stunned for a moment, as if she heard some joke, but she smiled slightly because of Lawrence's face.

If the common people want to change their own destiny, it may be possible, but if they want to change the destiny of the entire class, in Xia Diya's view, this is tantamount to wishful thinking. The nobility and the priests are like two insurmountable mountains. in front of their eyes.

"I can tell you my answer first."

Lawrence looked directly into Xia Diya's eyes and said directly:

"I will change. This is my promise to you and my promise to the Corsican people."

"you"

Xia Diya froze on the spot. It was only then that she felt that the Bonaparte in front of her seemed different from the powerful people in her impression.

Lawrence continued:

"For this, I need the assistance of you and your subordinates. No man is an island, Xadia."

Xia Diya's lips trembled, and after a while she slowly said:

"If your promise is true, I think I can consider it."

"certainly."

Lawrence stood up, knowing that Xia Diya's hesitation was a normal reaction. As long as she carefully considered it, she would definitely not refuse, whether it was for herself or the people in the bakery, so he nodded and said:

"The door to the Governor's Palace is open for you at any time. You can leave."

"Sir, she really didn't mean what she said."

After Xia Diya left, Anna was still a little worried that Lawrence would be angry at Xia Diya's words, so she quickly explained:

"She is also a poor person. Her father was captured for military service three years ago and received the news that he died in the war last year. Her mother is also blind in one eye and has to rely on sewing to survive. livelihood"

"Yeah."

Lawrence nodded thoughtfully, and then ordered:

"Bring her mother to the Governor's Palace and arrange an easy job for three times the salary."

"Really? That's great, she will be very happy."

Anna looked at Lawrence overjoyed and said:

"Sir, you are so kind."

Lawrence smiled wryly and waved his hands and said:

"Anna, this is not kindness, this is also for"

However, halfway through speaking, Lawrence looked at Anna's still childish face and held back the second half of the sentence.

After all, bringing Xia Diya's mother to the Governor's Mansion was actually a hostage, Lawrence still felt that it would be better if he knew in his heart:

"Yes, Anna, sometimes we still need a kind heart."