Chapter 39 In the National Convention (5)
"Yes, I like to enjoy, enjoy the prosperity of the country, enjoy the victory of the battle, and enjoy the joy of the people. This is spiritual; in terms of material expectations, it is more about how to fill your stomach, that's all." Andrew, who was speaking dishonest, had a natural expression, without any flaws in fraud; his tone was even more firm.
The poor and their masses were happy because they were easily fooled; the three giants were satisfied because they felt that the general could do some facts; the Tolerance and the Plains were not very cold because they were a little disappointed, but after seeing Balas' expression, everyone relaxed a lot; Balas was laughing, a smile on the corner of his mouth, "My child, you are shameless. But I like it very much!"; the old nobles upstairs continued to curse secretly, because French was rich and their words were even more unpleasant.
"Comrade Andrew, do you think the French revolution can be exported to Europe and shoulder the mission of liberating the whole of Europe?" It was the slums' turn to speak, and Ebert stood up. Because it was far from the podium, the voice became loud and almost yelling. The Plain Party (Swamp) people near the back row turned their heads and complained, because the high decibel noise shocked their eardrums.
Eber, a French political activist. Born in a family of jewelers in Allenson, he worked as a theater ticket collector and servant before the revolution. Since 1789, he began to distribute various pamphlets that criticize the feudal system. In 1790, "Daddy Dushen" was founded, which was very popular with the people and became the leader of the Eberites. After the uprising on August 10, 1792, he was appointed as the deputy prosecutor of the Paris Commune (the official prosecutor was Sömett, a friend of Eberites, and a sympathizer of the Eberites). He advocated the implementation of extreme terror, forcing the National Convention to implement comprehensive price limits and suspected violations of laws. He advocated rational beliefs, incited a non-Christian movement, and regarded Notre Dame as the "Sanctuary of Reasons"...
"Why haven't Eber's words improved yet? When Thomas Paine was questioned in parliament, it was the same question you asked. But it's okay, I have considered this question many times." Andrew silently said in his heart. Because the back row was close to the gate, there was a gap in the gate, and the sunlight penetrated through the gap. As for the people on the stage, the back row could see more clearly.
"Of course, France has an obligation and responsibility to shoulder the historical mission of liberating the whole of Europe." This sentence was very generous and excited. After Andrew's tone was relieved, he said in a reciprocal way: "However, revolution has a price. The liberation of its own nation cannot be entirely done by others. Just as Zhao Kai never thought of relying on the French army to overthrow the Qing emperor. In my opinion, France should be an academy, which can accept talented people from all countries to study here; France should also be a military factory, which can provide cheap arms for oppressed people who need weapons; France should be a shop, which not only has free transfer of revolutionary ideas, but also fair material transactions."
Andrew triggered deep thoughts from the audience, but the mentality of politicians is unpredictable. The alternation between sunny and rainy days is only a moment. Someone said, there are two types of people in the world who are the most unreliable: one is a bitch, and the other is a politician. The former is a naked transaction of money and belly; the latter also includes betraying their souls and beliefs. I was just pretending to reflect, but now it is starting to get lively again, and the guys who are looking for trouble have nothing to do to ask questions one after another.
"Citizen Andrew, you claim to be a believer of Rousseau, please explain how to eliminate inequality, please do not quote the words of sages." The low question comes from the back row, which is located behind the left.
"It is necessary to eliminate inequality of political status; but it seems unrealistic to abolish inequality of property, unless humans relieve their own expectations. Therefore, the state does not want to eliminate all inequality, but to establish a mechanism of a fair society, which is equal opportunities that can adapt to individual development. To give a simple metaphor: rich people can go to school, which is to use their own money; poor people should also receive education, which depends on the help of the state. This is fairness, the protection of the right to study, and of course, there are life and work." Andrew said a very simple truth. In fact, the revolutionary France is implementing it, but the strength is not enough.
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"General, please point out who our enemies and friends are?"
"All those who oppose the republic, the people, and the National Convention are our enemies. As for friends, it is even simpler. The enemy of the enemy is our friends! Even if God opposes us, then God is our enemies, and Satan is the friend of the revolution."
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"General, aren't you afraid of going to hell?"
“Hell is the heaven of revolutionaries, if Satan is our Allies.”
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"As a general of the Republic, how do you prepare to attack military enemies."
"Andrew is always in accordance with the orders of the National Convention and the Public Security Commission. As for how to crack down, I follow the arrangements of the Department of Army."
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"General Andrew, as an Orient, what do you want to get for France like this?"
"Andrew belongs to France. I need the opportunity to practice the revolution. Looking at the world, only France can provide this kind of stage for itself. China in the future needs Zhao Kai. My personal experience will lead the great French revolution to the far east!"
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"General Andrew, I heard that you made a lot of money when you were in Shanyue Port."
"My comrade, you are so kind. Andrew plundered a lot of wealth. I have always stated that poverty is not the true meaning of revolution, and continuous acquisition of interests is the fundamental driving force of revolution. Just like a game, what a wonderful thing it is to transfer the money and land deeds of noble men to our pockets and pockets!"
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"Citizen Andrew, you are straightforward and a little shameless, but I like it!"
"Thank you for the compliment!"
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Time passed quickly, and Andrew had been on the podium for more than three hours. The questioning of the members continued, sharply, rationally, righteously, and flatteringly. The person being asked began to be absent-minded and impatient. He turned his head several times to look at the Speaker with a pleading gaze, hoping that he could end the endless punishment soon, but DeMurran was indifferent. Andrew was so angry that he wanted to raise his middle finger at the guy behind him.
The question came again, and the fat man in the front row in the middle was attacking: "General Andrew, what do you think of arranged marriages?"
When Andrew heard this kind of question, he still cursed in his heart: Damn Swamp Party, your message is very well-informed. Then he slowly replied: "Arranged marriage! Well, Andrew tried his best to oppose it. Marriage is the affairs of both parties and the result of the sublimation of feelings between men and women. Any marriage full of money and interests and political transactions is very disgusted with it and strongly despises it."
Andrew didn't know what others were saying when they heard this answer, but he felt that Talian, Barrell and Fred were accumulating energy, so he ran off the court and laughed wildly after the meeting. As one of the parties involved, Congressman Barras sat in his position seriously, without seeing any embarrassment or dissatisfaction.
Chapter completed!