Make France Great Again Chapter 327

On December 9, 1851, the French Third Republic officially changed its name to the French Empire in the Legislative Council and the Senate. It fluttered on the roofs of the Tuileries Palace and the Elysee Palace. The tricolor flag, which symbolized the beauty of the French Third Republic, was loyal to the court. The guards removed it and replaced it with a tricolor with the Bonaparte family crest added.

The change of the national flag and country name means that the republic, which lasted for more than three years, has been completely reduced to history since December 9, and France has once again returned to the embrace of the monarchy.

Although the establishment of an empire by referendum is an anomaly in the eyes of the real monarchy, it is the greatest common denominator that the entire French people can tolerate.

Compared with the traditional autocratic monarchy, the revolutionary French Empire implemented policies through referendums and had a certain range of democracy.

Compared with the Republic during the Great Revolution, the Revolutionary French Empire was a little less fanatical, a little more rational, and able to gain more goodwill than the Republic.

No one wants to deal with a country that likes to export revolutions at every turn.

Of course, this is not to say that the French Empire has no shortcomings. The emperor in the republic lacks something called sanctity in terms of legal principles. This kind of invisible but intangible effect really affects the relationship between France and the European monarchies. .

Not to mention, how Jérôme Bonaparte's uncle repeatedly slaughtered European countries, so that many countries still have legal fears.

At the same time that Jerome Bonaparte announced the establishment of the French Empire, Vladimirovich, the ambassador of the Russian Empire, suddenly felt that the situation was gradually slipping towards the brink of war. He dispatched personnel to report Jerome Bonaparte to the Russian Empire. In the case of the proclamation, he went to the Tuileries Palace where Jerome Bonaparte lived to meet with Jerome Bonaparte.

At this time, Jérôme Bonaparte was wearing a red royal cloak embroidered with a golden bee pattern on the outside, a white robe on the inside, and an olive branch and a golden crown on his head, symbolizing the highest glory of France. The Great Eagle Medal of the medal is worn around the chest, and he also holds the Great Eagle Scepter in his right hand.

When Vladimirovich saw Jerome Bonaparte in this dress, he almost thought that the original emperor had come back to the world again.

Looking at the gaffe Russian ambassador in front of him, Jerome Bonaparte tapped the Persian red carpet on the ground with the eagle scepter, and asked with a smile, "Mr. Ambassador, what's your reason for coming here in such a hurry?"

Only then did Vladimirovich realize that the guy in front of him was just a despicable imitator, he quickly adjusted his state and said coldly to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Excellency, I don't know if you are Remember what I said to the Russian Empire back then!"

"Huh?" Jerome Bonaparte asked, pretending to be surprised, "What did I say?"

"You told me that you would never choose to be an emperor! The French Republic will never become an empire!" Vladimirovich emphasized to Jerome Bonaparte word for word.

"So this is it!" Jerome Bonaparte "suddenly realized". He smiled reservedly, and then replied righteously: "This is the will of all French people, even if I am the highest ruler, I cannot go against it!"

What the will of all France! After all, it's just a show!

Of course Vladimirovich would not believe Jerome Bonaparte's nonsense. Since Jerome Bonaparte's coup, his own credibility with Vladimirovich has been ruined.

As Vladimirovich learned more about France, Vladimirovich became more and more convinced that it was only a matter of time before Jerome Bonaparte became emperor.

However, he never thought that Jerome Bonaparte would be so impatient and choose to build an empire so quickly.

Wasn't he afraid that the whole of Europe would interfere?

"Your Excellency, I think you should know some of the problems you may face after you become emperor!" Vladimirovich's words revealed a hint of threat.

"Your Excellency Ambassador, the establishment of an empire does not mean the arrival of war. I think the establishment of an empire means the arrival of peace!" Jerome Bonaparte responded calmly, "Either an empire or a republic! France will be committed to maintaining European peace and not a country with hegemonic power politics!"

Vladimirovich responded with a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "I hope your Excellency in power can take responsibility for your actions!"

After speaking, Vladimirovich left the Tuileries Palace without looking back.

Shortly after Vladimirovich left, Baron Hubery, Austrian ambassador to France, also came to the Tuileries.

Facing Jerome Bonaparte in a cos coat, Baron Hubery also showed a horrified expression.

Immediately afterwards, Jerome Bonaparte and Baron Hubery had some discussions on the issue of proclaiming the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I only congratulate you on behalf of myself!" Baron Hubery said to Jerome Bonaparte drippingly.

"Thank you for your congratulations. I also hope that there will be more people with lofty ideals like you in Austria..." Jerome Bonaparte responded to Baron Hubery.

Then, Baron Huber euphemistically stated that some "special" (mainly military aristocrats) groups in the Austrian Empire are likely to take some extreme actions because of Jerome Bonaparte's proclamation (does not exclude Chen Bing). Lombardy or small moves in South Germany), he hoped that Jerome Bonaparte would not be irritated by these excesses, and assured Jerome Bonaparte that as long as Prime Minister Felix Schwarzenberg remained As foreign secretary, the guarantee that France and Austria would never actually go to war.

"The French Empire cherishes the friendship with the Austrian Empire, and we believe that the Austrian Empire will stand together with the French Empire. Although there may be some differences between our two countries, I believe that as long as the two countries join hands, they will be able to resolve their differences. "Jérôme Bonaparte once again responded to Baron Huberin in diplomatic terms.

"I also believe that the friendship between the French Empire and the Austrian Empire will last forever!" Baron Hubery responded to Jerome Bonaparte.

After the exchange of opinions, Baron Hubery left the Tuileries Palace under the farewell of the Minister of the Seal, De Morne.

After that, the diplomatic ambassadors of Württemberg, Bavaria, and the Sardinian dynasty came to the Tuileries, and they veiled to Jerome Bonaparte that they supported Jerome Bonaparte as an individual The attitude of the emperor.

Jerome Bonaparte is still grateful to these diplomats who separate the individual from the collective.

Afterwards, they were invited to attend their coronation ceremonies one by one. Except for the ambassador of Württemberg, the ambassadors of the remaining countries politely rejected Jerome Bonaparte's suggestion.

Jerome Bonaparte certainly understood that the reason why they were unwilling to participate in their coronation ceremony was probably because the French Empire had not truly integrated into the mainstream countries in Europe.

Britain, Russia, Austria, and Prussia have not expressed real acceptance.

How dare they express their political stance on the premise that the first-class powers have not made a clear statement.

Württemberg was different. They belonged to Jerome Bonaparte's family, and it was reasonable for King William of Württemberg to send someone to witness the coronation of his nephew.

If you investigate it carefully, of course, Württemberg, one of the orthodox orders, cannot participate in the coronation.

That night, Jérôme Bonaparte once again held a Bonaparte meeting at the Tuileries Palace.

In addition to the members of the Bonaparte family who attended the meeting, there were also some important figures of the Bonaparte faction, including Morny, Wallevsky, St. Arnault, Persini, Mane, Fuld (idle at home), Pario, and the President of the Legislative Assembly, Pius.

The meeting discussed when and where the coronation ceremony should take place, and whether Pope Pius IX should be invited to France for his coronation.

"I think the sooner the time of the coronation, the better! We have already established an empire, and the empire cannot be without an emperor for a long time!" Morney, the minister of the seal, first put forward his opinion, he won Pierre Bonaparte, Supported by Pessini, Parrio et al.

"Actually, we don't have to rush the coronation ceremony, so we can have more time to prepare for the coronation!" Princess Mathilde Bonaparte raised an objection, she hoped that Jerome Bonaparte Bar's coronation could do better. If Pius IX could come over, it would be even more perfect.

The forces supporting Mathilde Bonaparte are also not small, including Wallevsky, President of the Legislative Assembly Bjerg and others.

In addition to these two factions, there is also a neutral faction headed by Prince Monfort, who believe that the speed of the coronation depends entirely on Jerome Bonaparte's own wishes.

Jerome Bonaparte pondered for a moment, and after considering several aspects, he chose Morny's suggestion~www.mtlnovel.com~ The coronation ceremony should be sooner rather than later! I'm planning a coronation on December 12th! If Pius IX is unwilling to come, there is no need to force it! With the support of more than 8 million French people, we do not need to use the Pope to prove ourselves at all! "Jérôme Bonaparte made the final call.

Having said that, Jerome Bonaparte could not avoid some regrets in his heart.

If it weren't for the high price of Pius IX (Pius IX asked Jerome Bonaparte to hand over all the education in France to the church, and by the way, he also returned some of the land that was confiscated on a large scale to the church), he still hoped that Pius IX The world can add a veil of sanctity to him.

Morney and the others showed happy expressions on their faces.

After setting the coronation date, Jerome Bonaparte turned to the issue of the division of labor for the coronation ceremony.

Since the French Empire represents the will of all the French people, the legislature representing the French public opinion must also participate in this coronation.

The important task of organizing the Legislative Council was entrusted to Bjerg and Vallewski, while Morney and others followed Jerome Bonaparte to participate in the grand event.

Chapter end