Barrell was very satisfied with his arrangements and won the approval of Barras, but he did not get the approval of the person involved. General Shanyue. Hearing the conversation between his father-in-law and Barrell, Andrew almost regretted it. Do you really want to stay in Paris, this terrifying city, on March 14, 1794, and witnessed Eber and his revolutionary comrades, joining hands with Shaumet and others on the guillotine; on April 5, he saw that Danton, De Muran, and others were executed, who were tolerated and sent people; when the coup was made on July 28, he would go to the martyrdom with his father-in-law and the royalists, and "speaking to say goodbye" Robespierre, Saint Just, and Kudon and others were martyred in their careers.

The great revolutionaries such as Eber, Danton and Robespierre were going to die one by one on the guillotine, but the knowledgeable person who knew history was powerless. It was not too difficult to rescue a tax-protecting merchant who seemed irrelevant to others, but to avoid the political tragedies that happened in 1794, Andrew had the will but lacked strength. This was a crazy era, with too many impulses and irrationality, which only made people die too quickly. Andrew was not Zhao Kai who had just arrived in France. He understood in his heart that all the results might be destined. He was just a bystander and witness of the history of the Great Revolution, not a transformer. At least not now, that was not the case.

Andrew's hesitant expression had long been seen by Balas, but his father-in-law was very concerned about his son-in-law. He knew that the young general was reluctant to leave the army and was not very accustomed to the cunning political life. He smiled and said comfortably: "Don't worry, my child. Paris is a paradise, a paradise for winners; Paris is also hell, and it is the execution ground for losers. Balas's military achievements are not as good as you. When he was a sailor, he was specifically defeated; but in politics

, I have a keen eye, cautious thinking and accurate judgment, and can sit in the crater without being scalded. Member Barrell can testify. So don't worry, let alone, you have the talent to be a politician: despicable, insidious and cunning. The description of these hostile elements to you is also an affirmation of your ability. The letters that frame Nelson are spread throughout Europe. At present, all you lack is experience, and more experience will only benefit you."

Barras admits that he is the supporter of the theory of victory supremacy. Barrel did not deny his empathy. He walked to Andrew, patted the young man on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "What your teacher said is very reasonable. It is indeed not good to give up your camp life and sit in this crater, but it is a kind of exercise. The political situation in Paris seems calm, but there is a huge crisis lurking. The three giants are still stubbornly implementing extreme terrorist policies, which have already reached the vital interests of everyone:

The poor people of the class have marched and demonstrated three times a day, which was incited by the Eberists and their accomplices; the business and political interests of the Plain Party are not effectively protected, and they are dissatisfied; the tolerant factions led by Dandong are also secretly moving to try to change the current political system, and all this has prompted the royalists and their supporters to be ready to subvert the republic. And you, a republican general who is welcomed by all forces, may be able to alleviate this crisis, at least not allow Paris to suffer another ransack."

"What can I do?" Andrew felt a little confused after hearing the above comment.

Barras was silent for a while, after seeking Barrel's consent with his eyes, he stood up and said solemnly: "Try to maintain good relations with all factions, strive to maintain political independence, and accumulate enough strength to change."

"What faction do we belong to?"

"Haha, my child, there is no faction, we are just a combination of interests. Opponents give us a title: Fencer, which may explain the problem."

“Our purpose?”

"Under a tolerant political system, coordinate the relationships of all classes, end the atmosphere of terror, and restore the French order."

"Is it a coup?"

"That's a story later, we must make more allies at the moment."

"Who are our allies?"

"All Republicans who oppose terrorist policies are mainly Dandong factions and Plains Party."

"Where are the royalists?"

"If you do not oppose the republic, you can form allies."

"Who is our enemy?"

"All people and groups that endanger their own interests."

"Including the Big Three?"

"Maybe, but it cannot be said at the moment. Their power is too strong and we must wait for the opportunity."

"Where is the Eberpi?"

"They are making too rampant now. The three giants are already planning coercive measures and preparing to implement forceful suppression. By then, we will have another firm ally."

"Andrew, what benefits can I gain?"

"Damn Balas, you taught such a good young man to be a greedy person. But I still appreciate your straightforwardness. What benefits do you want?"

"I want to have direct jurisdiction in Shanyue Port and its surrounding areas. The direct division is personally dispatched by Andrew, and I have the power to launch a foreign war."

"The first and second conditions are not a problem at all. Your father-in-law can help you complete it. The third is more troublesome, provided that we must have the Paris regime. If you can win the war and be responsible for the logistics and the fair distribution of spoils, there is no reason for Paris politicians to object."

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The conversation between the three continued until 2 a.m. the next day. After reaching a series of agreements, Barras and Barrell left one after another, leaving Andrew alone in the room, lying on the carpet without any grace, recalling the whole process that happened just now. Dirty political transactions were Andrew's first feeling, but he did not feel too guilty about it. His familiarity with future history and his survival instincts made him understand what the truth is, which is to obtain his own interests without fail. Just like all violent behaviors in the war are common to all the troops, and the best way to quickly improve the morale of the army. The winner unscrupulously obtains the property of the loser, which is the shortcut to get rich; the woman who dominates them is the satisfaction of Yu's desire.

It was late at night, and Andrew, who was very tired, gave up his mental work and decided to take a break quickly, to maintain his energy and prepare to deal with tomorrow's exam. The exam? Very familiar words, it seems that only in dreams can one return to that peaceful era.
Chapter completed!