Make France Great Again-Chapter 901 - 892: The Color Revolution Against the Kingdom of Morocco
Jerome Bonaparte first took the itinerary of the Post Envoy to France and the corresponding deployment documents in his hand, opened the document, and carefully read it with his head down, then he raised his head again and said to De Luyis: "The arrangement is not bad! However, the entire itinerary arrangement still lacks something important!"
"Your Majesty, please instruct!" De Luyis replied to Jerome Bonaparte.
Jerome Bonaparte did not directly tell De Luyis but instead asked in return: "Let me ask you first, what is the purpose of the Post Envoy’s visit to the French Empire?"
Without hesitation, De Luyis responded: "Of course, it is hoped that the French Empire can step in and mediate the conflict between Britain and the Kaijia Dynasty!
Strive to end the war as soon as possible!"
Jerome Bonaparte shrugged and responded to De Luyis, "Since it is about mediating the conflict between Britain and the Kaijia Dynasty, then shouldn’t the parties involved include more than just the Kaijia Dynasty?
The Kingdom of Britain, being the other party involved, should also be present!
Otherwise, wouldn’t the Post Envoy’s visit be in vain!"
After hearing Jerome Bonaparte’s response, De Luyis couldn’t help nodding his head.
Indeed, the reason the Post Envoy came to Paris was to seek France’s mediation to end the war with Britain.
If Britain is not present, who would the Post Envoy negotiate with?
"Your Majesty, we originally planned to..." De Luyis explained to Jerome Bonaparte that his plan was to first converse with the Post Envoy after his arrival in France. After understanding the Post Envoy’s terms, he would convey them to the Kingdom of Britain, and at the same time inquire about Britain’s terms.
France would serve as a bridge for communication between the Kaijia Dynasty and the Kingdom of Britain, which could best safeguard France’s interests.
After listening to De Luyis’s statement, Jerome Bonaparte spoke to De Luyis again: "Minister Luyis, what you are doing indeed allows France to gain benefits from both sides, but I want to ask you, have you considered the feelings of the Kingdom of Britain and the Kaijia Kingdom?
These two nations, as parties involved, have not even met face-to-face and just signed an agreement!
Wouldn’t such an agreement be a bit too frivolous!
If the agreement is unfavorable to the Kaijia Kingdom, wouldn’t they think that we are conspiring with the Kingdom of Britain to harm them?
If the agreement favors the Kaijia Kingdom, then what would the currently advantaged Kingdom of Britain think? Would they suspect that we have taken benefits from the Kaijia Kingdom!
Our goal is to mediate the conflict between Britain and the Kaijia Dynasty, not to get ourselves involved in this vortex.
This kind of tightrope-walking diplomacy is best used sparingly."
After a moment of silence, De Luyis nodded and smiled wryly at Jerome Bonaparte: "Your Majesty, I understand now! I was too focused on the interests!"
"Minister Luyis, I believe this was just a temporary oversight!" Jerome Bonaparte hurried to console De Luyis.
Then, Jerome Bonaparte told De Luyis that he would write a personal letter to Prince Albert, expressing the hope that the Kingdom of Britain could return to the negotiating table with the Kaijia Dynasty for the peace of Central Asia.
As long as the Kingdom of Britain agrees, the French Empire can act as a bridge between the Kingdom of Britain and the Kaijia Kingdom.
The Kingdom of Britain needs only to appoint a representative of British interests to come to Paris and converse with the Kaijia Dynasty.
De Luyis quietly listened to Jerome Bonaparte’s speech, and after Jerome Bonaparte finished speaking, De Luyis also expressed his views.
In the conversation between Jerome Bonaparte and De Luyis, the itinerary and corresponding deployments submitted by De Luyis to Jerome Bonaparte were completely overturned.
In the end, Jerome Bonaparte ordered De Luyis to rewrite it after returning to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"Yes! Your Majesty!" De Luyis responded to Jerome Bonaparte.
Immediately, Jerome Bonaparte picked up the letter from the Kingdom of Morocco.
After reading the letter, Jerome Bonaparte still smiled, lifting his head and slowly saying to De Luyis: "Abdul Rahman is getting a bit conceited; he dares to directly refuse our request!
It seems he has forgotten how our army entered their territory back in the day!"
As soon as Jerome Bonaparte finished speaking, De Luyis felt uneasy.
Therefore, he hurriedly reminded Jerome Bonaparte that behind the Kingdom of Morocco now stands the Kingdom of Britain, and whether the French Empire should consider Britain’s attitude before making any move against the Morocco Duchy.
"Consider! We must carefully consider the Kingdom of Britain’s attitude!" Jerome Bonaparte said to De Luyis word by word, "Well then! After you return to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, immediately instruct the commerce department to incite French merchants in the Morocco Kingdom region to protest in Rabat, and remember, the louder the protests, the better!"
Upon hearing that Jerome Bonaparte would use protests instead of military force to pressure the Kingdom of Morocco, De Luyis couldn’t help but feel relieved.
Although protests might also escalate the conflict uncontrollably, it is still much better than immediate suppression by military force.
However, De Luyis still reminded Jerome Bonaparte: "Your Majesty, in case the Kingdom of Morocco sends troops into Rabat, I’m afraid not many people would be willing to respond to our call!"
"Don’t worry!" Jerome Bonaparte confidently told De Luyis, "Even with the backing of the Kingdom of Britain, the Kingdom of Morocco wouldn’t dare to suppress us at will!
You can inform those merchants that if the Kingdom of Morocco dares to suppress them, our troops stationed in Algeria will deploy immediately!
Your Ministry of Foreign Affairs can also continue to unite with the Kingdom of Spain to put pressure on the Kingdom of Morocco, making them hesitant!"
"Understood!" De Luyis replied to Jerome Bonaparte.
"Alright! That’s all I have to say. Do you have anything to add?" Jerome Bonaparte asked De Luyis.
De Luyis shook his head, then got up and left Jerome Bonaparte’s study.
Shortly after De Luyis left the study, Jerome Bonaparte also got up and left.
Bashirio, standing near the study, hurriedly ran up to Jerome Bonaparte upon seeing him and inquired, "Your Majesty, where are you going?"
"Prepare a carriage, I’m going to the General Staff!" Jerome Bonaparte responded indifferently.
"Yes!" Bashirio quickly responded to Jerome Bonaparte and then turned to prepare the carriage for him.
Before Bashirio could take a few steps, Jerome Bonaparte’s voice reached his ears again: "Wait a moment!"
"Your Majesty, do you have any further instructions?" Bashirio turned back to inquire of Jerome Bonaparte.
Jerome Bonaparte walked slowly up to Bashirio and whispered, "The carriage doesn’t need to be too luxurious, nor does it require anyone to accompany me! Understood?"
Bashirio, upon hearing this, showed a hesitant expression: "But..."
"But what!" Jerome Bonaparte sternly reprimanded Bashirio: "No buts! Follow the orders!"
"Yes!" Bashirio could only comply with Jerome Bonaparte’s orders.
After a while, Bashirio appeared again before Jerome Bonaparte.
"Your Majesty, the carriage is ready for you!" Bashirio reported to Jerome Bonaparte.
"Very good!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded with satisfaction, then followed Bashirio to board the completely black carriage.
After Jerome Bonaparte got on the carriage, it gradually accelerated, and once it left the crowd at the Tuileries Palace Garden (a public place), it galloped towards the General Staff located on the outskirts of the city.
After riding in the carriage for 20 minutes, Jerome Bonaparte finally arrived near the General Staff building.
Upon getting off the carriage, Jerome Bonaparte stepped onto the stairs leading to the General Staff’s main entrance and walked toward the main gate.
When Jerome Bonaparte reached the entrance of the General Staff, two soldiers hurriedly saluted him: "Loyal! Sincere!"
"Loyal! Sincere!" Jerome Bonaparte also solemnly responded.
Entering inside the General Staff, he couldn’t help but smile as he observed the military personnel coming and going in the first-floor corridors.
After a while, General Nier, Chief of the French Empire’s General Staff, appeared in front of Jerome Bonaparte with a team of staff officers and said in a formal manner: "Your servant was unaware of His Majesty’s visit and failed to welcome you from afar!
May His Majesty forgive the transgression!"
Jerome Bonaparte playfully reprimanded, "Nier, you with your thick eyebrows, why are you pretending to be a literary man! Speak plainly!"
Nier quickly responded, "Yes."
Then, under Nier’s guidance, Jerome Bonaparte arrived at Nier’s office.
Sitting on the sofa, Jerome Bonaparte immediately told Nier: "The purpose of my visit this time is to have your General Staff quickly draft a military plan to occupy the Kingdom of Morocco!"
Nier showed a brief expression of surprise and then regained his composure, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Subsequently, Jerome Bonaparte asked Nier how soon the plan could be drafted. Nier informed Jerome Bonaparte that drafting the plan would take very little time, but its implementation would require coordination with Algeria.
"I will personally write to Governor Montauban to have them fully cooperate with you!
However, the current plan is still in the confidential stage! I do not wish for too many people to know. Do you understand?"
