Make France Great Again-Chapter 970 - 961: Setting Aside Disputes

"Your Majesty, what obstacles still remain in Europe that require your sweeping away? Which country in Europe is not acting according to your wishes?"

Emile Olivier asked Jerome Bonaparte with a confused expression.

"Mr. Olivier, we must not only focus on the present but also on the future!" Jerome Bonaparte responded to Emile Olivier calmly, "Do you not think that the speed of development in the German Region is too rapid?"

Emile Olivier’s expression froze. After careful thought, he nodded and responded to Jerome Bonaparte, "The development of the German Region has indeed been rapid in recent years, but they should not be a match for France!

There are simply too many countries within the German Region!"

"However, 1815 and 1848 gave them a new identity, that of Germans!

People living in the German Region are beginning to identify with this new identity, and they are very likely to form a more centralized community of interests than the German Confederation, similar to the United States of America!

At that time, France will truly face danger!" Jerome Bonaparte frowned tightly and replied to Emile Olivier solemnly, "Once a German community that is not inferior to the French Empire is established, they will instinctively establish their own land power!

As a land power, France will naturally become a target of their challenge!"

"Your Majesty, this...is impossible!" Emile Olivier did not believe what Jerome Bonaparte said, "Germany has been divided for nearly a thousand years; it’s difficult for them to unify again!"

"Mr. Emile, please do not measure the 19th century with an 18th-century worldview. The rise of nationalism has already created a German nation and an Italian nation; they only need to establish a pure German state and an Italian state on this basis!" Jerome Bonaparte coldly replied to Emile Olivier.

"Your Majesty, who do you think is most likely to unify Germany and the Apennine?" Emile Olivier asked Jerome Bonaparte.

"In the Apennine, the ones likely to unify are none other than the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Austrian Empire!

However, the Austrian Empire has no interest in unifying the Apennine, so the Kingdom of Sardinia may be the only possibility for the unification of the Apennine region!

As for Germany, it is most likely Prussia!"

"Why Prussia and not Austria?" Emile Olivier asked Jerome Bonaparte again.

"Mr. Olivier, because Austria is located in the southeastern corner of Germany, it does not have much interest in unifying Germany!

Prussia is different, it has land on both the east and west sides!

The coal in the Rhine Region is so abundant that no country can resist it.

As long as the Kingdom of Prussia intends to unite the east and west regions, they will not stop unifying Germany!

The difference lies in whether the Kingdom of Prussia wants to unify by peaceful means or use military force!

However, Franz Joseph will certainly not give up his right to unify Germany!

I believe the possibility of Prussia using force to unify is higher than peaceful unification.

Within 10 years, we will likely witness two German states at war on German soil.

Prussia and Austria will continue the unfinished war of 1851 in Aumitz!"

"Your Majesty, since you already know Prussia will unify, surely you will not allow the Kingdom of Prussia to unify, right?" Emile Olivier asked Jerome Bonaparte hopefully.

"That depends on the offer from the Kingdom of Prussia! As long as the offer from the Kingdom of Prussia is satisfying to me, I will definitely not take action!" At this point, Jerome Bonaparte decided to hold back a little, as he did not want to reveal his entire strategy.

Emile Olivier thought about it; the only price that could attract the Emperor to remain neutral was the Rhine Land, something France had long desired.

After all, France had engaged in tug-of-war battles with Germany over the Rhine for a long time and had developed some feelings for the region.

Then, Jerome Bonaparte responded to Emile Olivier with a confident tone: "Mr. Olivier, I can assert here that in the next five to ten years, the world will undergo changes!

If you are willing, you can wait a few years!

We will see if the changes I speak of come to pass!"

"Alright! I can wait!" Emile Olivier solemnly nodded, agreeing with Jerome Bonaparte.

"However, during your waiting period, I would like to invite you to serve as my Secretary General!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Emile Olivier.

Not only was Emile Olivier shocked, but Bashirio was also surprised.

He initially thought Emile Olivier’s position would likely replace a Cabinet Minister, but he didn’t expect he would be directly invited to become the Secretary General.

Although the position of Secretary General falls under the Tuileries Palace’s administrative office, its powers are not any less than those of a Cabinet Minister.

Of course, Emile Olivier being appointed as Secretary General also meant that Lucien Murat would soon be directly dismissed by Jerome Bonaparte.

"What do you think?" Seeing Emile Olivier remain silent, Jerome Bonaparte asked another question.

"Your Majesty, this position is truly too important!" Emile Olivier responded to Jerome Bonaparte with a bitter smile, "Do you really want to give this position to me?"

"Mr. Olivier, I trust you!" Jerome Bonaparte patted Emile Olivier on the shoulder, "Only people like you and me can truly open a new future for France!"

As the saying goes, a scholar dies for someone who truly understands him.

Jerome Bonaparte’s trust in Emile Olivier made Emile Olivier very moved.

After a moment, Emile Olivier replied to Jerome Bernard, "Your Majesty, thank you very much for your trust in me!

However, the position of Secretary General is truly too high for me. I’m really afraid that I won’t be able to maintain my position!"

"No! Emile Olivier, you must be the Secretary General!" Jerome Bonaparte seriously responded to Emile Olivier.

"Then what will happen to the current Secretary General?" Emile Olivier asked Jerome Bonaparte once again.

"The current Secretary General will assume other duties after you take over his position!" Jerome Bonaparte said indifferently, and then deliberately added, "However, you may have to wait until the assassination case is resolved before you can take over his duties.

This means you have a long period of vacancy. You should use this time to prepare!

What do you think of this arrangement?"

"Your Majesty, I..." Emile Olivier hesitated for a long time before replying to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, please allow me some time to consider!"

"Of course! I can give you ample time to adapt!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded slightly and said graciously.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Emile Olivier bowed to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Also, do not disclose our conversation to anyone!

If I find out that the content of our conversation is being spread around the streets, I will assume you are responsible, regardless of whether you are the source or not.

At that time, you might want to consider buying a coffin in advance!" Jerome Bonaparte threatened Emile Olivier once again.

"Rest assured, I will definitely not leak the content of the conversation!" Emile Olivier replied to Jerome Bonaparte with a bow.

"By the way! You too!" Jerome Bonaparte turned his gaze to Bashirio, "The same applies to you!

I hope you can keep your mouth shut!

Otherwise, you know very well what the consequences will be!"

Jerome Bonaparte snorted coldly, which was self-explanatory.

"Your Majesty, rest assured! I know what to do!" Bashirio hurriedly assured Jerome Bonaparte.

"That’s good!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded in satisfaction and then began to shift the topic.

In the following period, Jerome Bonaparte discussed other issues with Emile Olivier and others.

They kept talking until around 6 PM, when Emile Olivier was invited by Jerome Bonaparte to dine at the restaurant.

Upon arriving at the restaurant with Jerome Bonaparte, Emile Olivier once again saw Empress Augusta.

"I hope the dishes at Tuileries Palace will satisfy you!" Augusta said with a smile to Emile Olivier.

"Your Majesty the Empress, I believe this dinner will be the most sumptuous meal I have ever had in my life!" Emile Olivier respectfully replied to Empress Augusta.

The dinner lasted until 7 PM, and the slightly tipsy Emile Olivier was personally escorted to the carriage by Bashirio.

"Mr. Bashirio... Thank you very much!" Emile Olivier replied to Bashirio with a slurred speech from within the carriage.

"Mr. Emile Olivier, I hope you will come again next time!" Bashirio said with a smile to Emile Olivier.

In Bashirio’s heart, he was convinced that Emile Olivier would definitely assume the position of Secretary General.

The carriage stepped onto a rain-soaked road in the cold wind, slowly heading towards the dark ahead.

The lantern hanging at the rear of the carriage swayed left and right, like Emile Olivier’s inner heart, influenced by the external weather.