"Send Pierre away" it. It was already past 2 a.m. the next day, and Barras still did not go home. Andrew stood in the corridor for a while and returned to his room. Andrew was still not sleepy, but before that, he forced himself to wash up.

It's funny that the bathroom in the official residence of Balas is the most diligent use by Andrew, and almost everyone adds up to half of his times. No wonder Mrs. Leise often nags at the dinner table. The general's cleanliness is even better than Miss Cosette, except for the use of perfume. In fact, Mrs. Leise's reception of Andrew and his entourage is quite good. The food and refreshments are very delicious. The daily cleaning of the room is carried out by the housekeeper. Balas once wanted to find several servants to help, and Andrew also wanted to participate in the cleaning of the guards, but the housekeeper did not agree. Just on the issue of the lady, he complained three times a day that General Andrew would not go to the suburbs. Every time Andrew looked at Balas, but the latter always said: There are too many things, and after a while.

Andrew, who walked into his room, smelled the perfume again. Although it was already very light, he was still not used to this mixture made of alcohol, essence and distilled water in a certain proportion, and made of different concentrations according to the recipe of the perfumer. During this period, Andrew completely understood the root cause of this thing's popularity in France: they all got rid of the French's habit of not taking baths. The historical books are well recorded: the French do not like bathing, and King Louis XV took baths three times in his life, one was when he was born, the second was wedding day, and the third was burial. Because he did not like bathing, the French devoted himself to studying perfume. In the past, it was thought that it was a rumor, but now it seems that everything is true and credible.

What was Balas busy with? Andrew, who was lying on the bed, kept guessing. It was already the third day, and there was no Balas at night. Alas, in the National Convention, he had to pay full responsibility for the turbulent situation. The continued performance of this political conspiracy will force Eber and his allies to embark on a path of no return and launch another uprising. Andrew, who came out of the tavern, understood that such a secret matter was spreading in the city, which shows that the uprising would eventually fail, and Robespierre's political enemies would also use this to shake the prestige of the three giants in the masses and the basis for ruling...

Forget it, don't think about it anymore. Since you have tied to a chariot with Balas, you will not care about the life and death of others. Eber and your allies, Andrew will never destroy your plan, but you will not be able to rescue you. Even in the heart, you cannot wish you success in the uprising. Bless you in the name of revolution, begging for blessings...

Thinking about it, Andrew finally fell asleep with the fatigue of the whole day. The general was resting, but his father-in-law, Balas, was still busy with tension. Beside him, there were a group of conspiracy participants. They were Barrell, Fred, Talian, and Fouche.

Fouche, an alert politician during the French Revolution, served as the Minister of Police. Before the Revolution, he served as a middle school teacher in Neal, Anas, Nantes and other places. After the Revolution began, he participated in the Jagobin Club of Nantes and served as chairman. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly in September 1791, and his political views were close to the Gironde faction. Later, he voted to the execution of the king and became closer to the mountain faction. When he went to Lyon as a special commissioner to suppress the rebellion, he advocated "complete revolution" and declared war on the church, wanted to destroy buildings, destroy cultural relics, and imposed a death penalty. He was famous for his cruelty and was known as the "machine gunner of Lyon". Because of this, he was also recalled by Robespierre to Paris, and was severely rebuked by him and turned against him...

This is an independent and hidden attic in a block in Paris. Two layers of glass and thick blankets separate the sound channel between the building and the outside world. In a small room of only more than 20 square meters, two members of the Public Security Committee and three members of the National Assembly gathered. Candle chandeliers hung low above the room. Below is a simple rectangular conference table with ink and paper, as well as low-degree wine and beverages and crude food. The committee members and the members sat around the long table. Downstairs, their confidants were holding the door to prevent any uninvited guests from entering.

The location is not any of the above five people, but it was temporarily arranged by Balas. They have changed at least 6 party sites in the past few months. That is to cover up, especially guarding against Robespierre's spies, because the topics discussed by everyone are very important and confidential. In the eyes of others, all discussions mean conspiracy and betrayal. However, now everyone has temporarily stopped the meeting and is happily discussing a happy topic. Only Balas is writing quickly, and Barrel is checking it.

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"Fouche, tell me, what did you do to Fred's Countess before leaving Paris last time?" Talian smiled sinisterly, drinking alone with a slutty drink, no one paid attention to him. The committee members were busy with work, Fouche and Fred were discussing enthusiastically, and the topic was about the figure of a noble lady, her bed skills, etc.

From the outside, Fouche is calm and serious, with gray hair flat on his temples. In the eyes of outsiders, he is a cold-blooded worker, but in the eyes of his comrades, he is full of passion and ability, but sometimes he is a little sad.

Hearing Taliana's provocative words, Foucher and Fred looked at each other, and then looked at Talian with contempt. They knew that a guy was jealous. Talian, who was in love with the Marquis of Kabarus, refused other mistresses introduced to him. He lobbled every day with two members of the Public Security Committee, Barras and Barrell, hoping that they could jointly guarantee Kabarus' release. But the two did not agree. The reason why Balaras explained was that Kabarus had no

The threat of life is to take care of the skin in the cell. What's more, as the main prosecutor of the Revolutionary Court, Fujier, was once teased by the Marquis of Kabaruth. Under the current circumstances, it is easy to imagine how difficult it is to convince Fujier who is petty. Of course, these are excuses. The real idea of ​​Commissioner Barras is that Talian is too infatuated. If Kabaruth is released in advance, it will distract the energy of the National Assemblyman. Once the news leaks, it will be a terrible situation.

Note: Fuggie, a political activist. He was born into a wealthy farmer family. He served as a prosecutor at Chatele from 1774 to 1783. After the outbreak of the Great Revolution, he enthusiastically devoted himself to the revolution. In March 1793, with the support of Robespierre, he was appointed as the prosecutor of the Revolutionary Court. He played a major role in the trial of the Queen and the Gironde faction.

Fouche seemed to be unsatisfied. In addition to mocking Talian with his eyes, he also shouted at Talian carelessly: "My parliamentary citizen, Fouche is following the instructions of Commissioner Fred, comforting the lonely countess. He walks in the park, eats at the dining table, and sleeps in the bed, haha!" At the end of the statement, Fouche began to laugh unscrupulously.

The laughter did not arouse the scolding of others, because the room was sealed in good condition, and no movement could be heard on the street, even if it was beating the drum. However, the laughter made Talian's face thicker. With the same ridicule, Talian's face no longer showed any color, and there was no anger and shame. After Fuche finished laughing, Talian said to himself: "There is no way, who told me to like her? I swear that we will get married as soon as Baby Kabarus is released from prison."

Fouche began to laugh wildly again, obviously because he was infatuated with Talian, but secretly rushing to himself. Everyone present knew that the cruel and ruthless man had a sad love story in the eyes of others. It was when he was a teacher in Nantes, he once fell in love with a woman crazy, and the woman also loved Fouche, but when the two got to talk about marriage, an accident happened. A nobleman in Nantes insulted her on a stormy night because of coveting the appearance of the woman.

The next day, a woman hanged herself in the room. Fouche, who learned the bad news, grabbed a kitchen knife and wanted to find the murderer to revenge, but was beaten half to death by the nobles who had prepared for it. The hatred was formed. Shortly after the outbreak of the Great Revolution, Fouche joined the Yagbin Club and served as chairman in Nantes. During the massacre against the nobles in 1791, he personally sent the noble to the guillotine. The massacre in the fight against the rebellion in Lyon was also because the prisoners present mocked the woman who had died unjustly...

Fred was chuckling, savoring the woman whom he met yesterday, a street grocery store owner. When he saw the crazy guy's face again, he knew that Fouche began to recall the tragic past. Fred gently patted Fouche on the shoulder and poured him a glass of champagne earnestly. Talian also came over with the wine glass, and the three of them drank it all in one go with the crisp sound of the collision of glass.

"Okay, citizens, let's continue to work!" Barrell saw that Balas next to him had finished writing, and gently tapped the table with his fingers to signal everyone to calm down. When everyone returned to their seats, he continued: "Now, Talian, comment on your meeting with the leader of the Plains Party and Boissi."

"Well, okay. The attitude of the MP Boissi is very agile. Although he is considering forming an alliance with us, he will not come forward to call on his comrades to oppose the Big Three. It seems that he is still very afraid of Robespierre's authority and strength. However, in how to deal with the upcoming rebellion of the poor, his opinion is very firm, just to suppress ruthlessly!" Talian said immediately when he heard the commissioner's order, but his words were interrupted by another voice halfway.

Note: Boissi, a political activist. He was a lawyer before the revolution. He was the third-level representative in the third-level meeting in 1789. He was elected as a member of the National Assembly in 1792, supporting the Gironde faction and voting against the death penalty of the king. During the dictatorship of Jagbin, he led the Plain faction in the National Assembly...

"Haha, the outbreakers are afraid of getting the same experience as the Gironde factionists because of opposing the Big Three, and they are not willing to rob the poor people of his shop. According to the Fengyue Decree, they have confiscated a lot of noble family wealth, and of course they will not be disgusted with the Big Three." Fuche interjected, because he doesn't like the swamp faction very much and hates their weakness and greed.

"Shut up and wait until Talian finishes talking." Balas, with a serious expression, whispered to Fouche.

Fouchey immediately received the radio and stayed in his position and shook left and right. He could not sell anyone's face, but was afraid of Balas's reproach. Although Balas was also a nobleman, a noble who was kind to him. It was during the suppression of the rich rebellion in Lyon. He was blinded by his strong revenge. While eliminating the rebels, he also wanted to expand the scope of the enemy. Many innocent civilians died. This caused great anger among the poor people, led by Eber, who demanded severe punishment of the executioner Fouchey in the National Convention. This proposal was once recognized by the Big Three. Fortunately, Balas lobbyed and tried his best to convince the Plains faction, which accounted for the majority in the parliament, which saved Fouchey from going to the guillotine. From then on, Fouchey was grateful to Balas and gradually became his loyal lackey.

"However, I believe that it won't take long to reach a firm alliance with us. It can be expected that while suppressing the Democratic Party, the three giants will seriously damage their image in the hearts of the unpopular men. By then, not only the Democratic Party, but also the remaining Eberists will join us in our loyal allies against the Democratic League." Tarian, who continued to speak, raised his wine glass and teased the depressed Fouche.

"Where is the tolerant faction led by Dandong?" Barrell asked.

"It's easier. After sending Eber and the others to the guillotine, it's Dandong and the others, because the more cowardly tolerants will not keep the same front as us without being exposed to the bloody disaster. Of course, the executioners will still be the Big Three, and we are all just bystanders or secret participants." Fred continued to add: "It's just a question, how to determine the time, scope and number of people in the suppression of the slums led by Eber and how to determine?"

"This is the issue that the Big Three needs to consider. We are guiding the conflict between them and the unspoken pants. I think the time should be within these three or five days. The spies hidden within the Poor Party will promptly tell Robertsbyer the specific time of the riot; as for the scope, they can be slightly larger and add some people who are hindering us; as for the number of people, don't be too many, and I hope it can be kept within the range of about twenty or thirty. Paris has already shed too much blood. Except for those who have to die, it is beneficial to live more people to deal with the upcoming military interference of the anti-French allies." Barrell explained.

"There is another problem, that is, Bussot. This former minister of the Army returned to Paris some time ago. He is a loyal supporter of the Eberts and enjoys a high reputation in the army." Fred was worried.

Note: Busot, a military activist. He served in the army for 19 years. He served as a captain in the army in 1788. He joined the revolution in 1789 and suppressed two military rebellions in Cambre. He was later promoted to the Minister of the Army. He was criticized by the Dandong faction for spreading Eberts newspapers and magazines in the army. He was then contacted for the position of minister and served as a special commissioner in other places...

"There is no problem. Bussot is just returning to Paris to visit relatives. In order to prevent it, Balas has already persuaded Commissioner Carno to go to the Northern Army to closely monitor Bussot's every move. Besides, the military power in Paris is under the control of Balas, and we are waiting for the time to be ripe. Let's talk about the issue of Vandy." Barrel continued, signaling Balas around him to speak.

"I have talked to the MP Kohler of the Royalist Party again. He is already trying his best to persuade Prince Bredali to gradually appease the rebellion in the Wandai area. Even if the prince is not ready to truce, the MP Kohler will contact him to contact the allies in the Wandai rebels and jointly strangle all disobedient bandits. However, such a great contribution must be obtained by us. He is the General of the Mountain District, Andrew, my prospective son-in-law." Barras swung his wine glass and said proudly: "For this reason, we have made a heavy bet. I will work with Member Barrell to pass all the military subordinates and specific action arrangements of General Rossinole to the rebels of the Wandai through the MP Kohler, and they have also won several small victories. I really don't know if those rebels will think of our contribution when they enjoy the joy of victory. Hahaha!"

The talkative Balas talked about shameless behavior, but did not cause any disagreement among the people. The other participants had long learned about the whole thing and had more or less participated in the planning. Speaking of this, everyone echoed the crazy laughter of the committee member Balas, which was the treacherous laughter of the insidious. They were looking forward to their future power and status through laughter, which was the fundamental reason why they conspired to oppose the three giants.

For Balas, the reason for General Rossinole was not just for his own interests: to attack the military supporters of the Big Three and support his son-in-law, so that he could achieve military and political glory again. This time, it was not a simple killing, but the so-called national reconciliation. On the other hand, Balas wanted to frame General Rossinole because of the latter, a friend of the former came to the guillotine. This friend was Billon, a life-and-death friendship with Balas in supporting the American War of Independence.

"Does Andrew know your plan?" Fred asked. Because he was Andrew's commissioner, he knew the young man's character, and was afraid that he would not be able to accept the dirty deals behind things.

"Don't tell him for the time being that Andrew is just a general. What he hates most as a soldier is the betrayal of his allies on the battlefield. Well, let yourself experience the sinisterness of politics." Barras explained, and everyone nodded in agreement.

"Fred, introduce me to Andrew?" The question was Fouche. He had just returned to Paris, and of course he had never seen the legendary General of the Mountain.

"Well, you should ask his father-in-law, Varas." Fred was drinking, not wanting to talk more.

"Nonsense, you are his commissioner, you have been with him the longest time!" Fouche whispered, he didn't want Balas to notice him.

"Andrew, how do you describe him?" Fred put down his wine glass and said slowly: "He has the eyes of an eagle, the cruelty of a wolf, the cunning of a snake, and the kindness of a deer."

"Damn Fred, how do you describe Achilles coming!" The person who called out was Talian. Due to the lack of private meetings with Andrew, he also wanted to learn more about General Shanyue, and was also paying attention to the words of the special commissioner.

"Yes, don't bring the characters from ancient Greek mythology to reality." Fouche also began to be dissatisfied.

Fred ignored their rebuke and continued:

"The eyes of the eagle are that he can see everything on the battlefield and predict the enemy's initiative. Without any warning, Andrew can actually learn that Ohara, oh, the British Army commander like a stupid donkey, will launch a raid, arrange a net in advance, wait for the enemy to take the bait, and become famous in one battle. Then, Liclarseyin Peninsula Fortress. He led more than 6,000 people in his headquarters to annihilate tens of thousands of enemies and capture more than 7,000 prisoners. His brilliant results are a classic that has never been seen in foreign wars since the outbreak of the revolution;

The cruelty of the wolf was first executed by hundreds of princely rebels, then by creating the Toulon Massacre, and the strangulation war on his way to Paris. Of course, to some extent, it should be my credit, and I encouraged him. However, Andrew insisted on signing his own name on the order every time, which was enough to illustrate all this;

The cunning of the snake was that after witnessing the powerful strength of the British fleet, he actually came up with a detrimental move and used a forged letter to force the commander of the British Mediterranean Fleet to step down. It is conceivable what tricks he will use to deal with his enemies in the future. In Andrew's eyes, there is no morality or chivalrous spirit, and using all means to win is his only belief;

The deer's kindness seems very contradictory, but it is true. He shares the joys and sorrows with the soldiers and refuses the enjoyment that any superior should have. Every time after the battle, Andrew always condolences the soldiers and the wounded at the first time, caring about their suffering, and even giving them medicines personally. All of this won the respect and love of the soldiers and officers..."

Fred's words resonated with the audience. Barrell did not make everyone think too much, because time was too tight, so he urged to start the next topic.

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"Barel, we will sign a guarantee pardon order for Ravashi the day after tomorrow, and one more person should be added!" Barras looked at someone and said deliberately.

Barrell nodded, he knew the situation but said nothing, and he turned his eyes and tried to warn Balas not to continue. But Tarian heard it, and he understood very clearly: "Who? Can I increase the pardon order for my marquis?"

"It's a marquis," Balas continued, teasing Tarion, "but a marquis of Burgundy, not your Cabaros."

"Why isn't Kabaruth?" Tarion asked angrily, waving his fists to continue to demonstrate to Balas.

"Want to know the reason? Well, Balas bluntly tells you that Talian is too much more infatuated than infatuation. If we bail Kabasu out of prison, it will definitely distract itself. What's more, your mouth has always been very unrestrained in front of women. Isn't the lesson in Bordeaux enough? Once the secret is leaked, it will be a disaster for everyone present. Unless you can guarantee that you will cut off any contact with Kabasu, can you do it?" Balas's threatening move was indifferent and continued to suppress Talian, without any mercy in his words. Because he knew that the guy in front of him was good, he was addicted to women and could not extricate himself. His previous comfort to Talian did not work at all. Only a enlightened reprimand might be effective.

Talian was silent, put away his fists and collapsed on the chair, his face turned blue, which was helpless. Barras gestured to Fred, who understood and ran to Talian with a glass of wine.

"Who is the marquis who is going to be released on bail?" Fouche asked.

"Lieutenant Colonel Davu's first love." Barrell replaced Barras in reply.

Just when Andrew sent people to search for Dawu, Barras and Barrell knew it, and through his eyes, the Marquis of Dawu's affection was being detained in the Dangpoel Prison in Paris. At the same time, the two knew that Andrew would definitely ask them to add a guarantee and pardon. Although the committee members did not know why Andrew valued the unknown Lieutenant Colonel Dawu. However, in order to win over the only mountain general in the group who could lead troops to fight, they could not take too much into consideration. Moreover, things were easy, just a written guarantee.

"Who is Dawu?" Fouche and Fred asked at the same time, and Talian also stared at the committee member with wide eyes.

"A retired Nel Windon combat hero. Okay, now talk about the next one." Barrell broke the topic.

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When dawn was still 3 hours before, the meeting ended. Everyone packed up the miscellaneous items on hand and rested for a while, preparing to attend the regular meeting of the National Guild that day. It was said that it was attending the meeting, but in fact it was to go to bed. During this period, Balas and others did not speak or express their opinions. It was very quiet and even more swampy than a swamp. What made others unbearable was that they often dozed off during the meeting. No wonder Eber sent them a nickname: Hypnosis Party.

Fred was not sleepy and asked Balas softly, saying, "When and where will the engagement ceremony of Andrew and Cosset be held?"

"Oh, oh. In a few days, there are too many things on hand now. When you finish your work, take Andrew to the suburbs. Well, it should be within the last few days." Barras yawned, and it seemed that he was really tired. But this topic had other strong reactions.

"I want to be a witness!"

"It's me!"

"It's me!"

A member of the committee and two MPs argued with each other. Talian did not participate in the war and stayed quietly aside without saying a word. Balas saw it, thought about it, and ended the focus of the debate in one sentence:

"Stop quarrel, I decided to let Talian be the witness."

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Chapter completed!