Chapter 1247 Lyrical Theater (Part 2)

If there is an unfortunate girl who wakes up and opens her eyes and finds herself in Versailles at the end of the 18th century, and does not want to be sent to the guillotine like Marie Antoinette, then she must first confirm two things:

One, she must be able to spend money

Second, she has the ability to give birth to a son

Intrigue in the workplace does not apply to court battles. It would be even more senseless to seek jealousy from Madame de Pompadour like the mistresses of Louis XV. Two people who seem to be at odds with each other may truly trust each other, and people who seem to be working well together are actually

Everyone has their own plans.

Maybe it was because Napoleon saw Pomona's desire for power, or maybe she seemed stupid, so she was pulled into his chariot.

As for whether she will become an outcast or someone who will go on with him, it all depends on her.

The Civil Code promulgated in January 1801, in addition to promulgating new divorce laws, also mentioned issues of inheritance law.

The "Salic Code" of the old era stipulated that only male descendants are eligible to ascend the throne of France. Now that the king has been overthrown, the previously used Salic Code can also go to the library to eat ashes, so the new inheritance law should

How to be sure?

When Pomona was building a hospital in the manor of Louis XIV's second wife, Madame Maintenon, Napoleon would not concentrate on playing the infatuated prince and was thinking of her. On May 9, 1801, Rodray drafted a draft.

Among them, Bonaparte's power to designate his successor was mentioned, and this proposal was actually passed by the Senate.

This means that Napoleon Bonaparte can designate Octavian as his heir just like Caesar. After he designates the heir, Napoleon can be killed at any time by someone like Caesar. These assassins are not necessarily from foreign countries, but also some.

Probably from within the Republic.

If the primogeniture system is followed, Napoleon's brother Joseph will be the first heir, followed by Lucien. In fact, after this war, Lucien can not return to Paris at all and continue to be the "regent" with his wife in Madrid.

, but after receiving the news, he felt that he could not go to Paris. He repeatedly reiterated that he was loyal to his wife and would never accept the political marriage arranged by his brother. In this way, his inheritance rights were deprived of his rights by his brother.

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In addition, he had another thing to do. This time he returned home with a large amount of precious metals plundered from Portugal. France was different from Britain in that France used coins, while Britain used banknotes.

Paper money can be printed at will, which is best used to offset the deficit caused by the war. However, this will cause inflation and domestic prices will skyrocket. British workers in the 18th century lived little better than slaves. They lived in airtight buildings.

In the house, after the money they get is withheld and prices soar, it is almost impossible to have a surplus. In this way, they have no money to consume. If domestic demand cannot keep up, they can only export the products they produce. France itself also has its own industry that needs to be protected.

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In order to start a factory, in addition to raw materials, there is also a flow of funds. Coins are not as convenient to make as banknotes, and a large amount of precious metals are needed. Money has to be spent before it is called money. It is very happy to put the money in your own vault and play with it without having to count.

, but this would lead to an insufficient amount of hard currency on the market. Napoleon accused the Bank of France of being too cautious about investment, and the Portuguese treasury became the target of looting by the French.

In addition to the nouveau riche, there were also many financiers attending the ball this time. As a mistress, how could Pomona save? She had to spend all her money and buy more luxury goods so that there would be enough gold coins circulating in the market.

As a result, not only did she not spend money for Napoleon, she also helped him earn money and came up with new uses for fine grass cloth. Military supplies could stimulate the market for a while, but it was not a long-term solution. This was a trick used by the Jacobins.

Men find women not only for romance, but also for the purpose of having children. If "Georgina" wanted her illegitimate children to have the same inheritance rights as legitimate children, it was not impossible. He passed the designated inheritance law and handed over the inheritance rights to that woman.

That's it, the child.

Even if she gave birth to a daughter, the Thackeray Code has been abolished, Britain and Russia have queens, and France can also have queens. After hearing Lucien's description, Pomona regretted it, and she had nothing to say to Napoleon.

Why did Caesar designate Antony as his heir?

There are many people in this world who are not tempted by money, but there are few who are not tempted by power.

Pomona only needs to nod now, and then all she needs to do is to work hard to get pregnant. After the child is born, the two of them will raise it together. As for whether this child will become the successor of the French Republic, it depends on him or her.

good fortune.

How arrogant is it to spend a fortune? Your Excellency Bonaparte took a European military power with a population of 36 million as "community property". Of course, the woman does not have the right to dispose of her own property at will, and the right to dispose of it still belongs to the husband.

"He was not joking when he said you fascinated him. Miss Georgiana, please think carefully about my proposal." Lucien danced a skillful waltz, leading Pomona to spin gracefully on the dance floor.

"I have to tell you, my brain is shutting down right now." She said blankly, "The amount of information is too much."

"Do you know what is the biggest difference between you and the other girls who hang around him? You are sincere and you really like him, right? It's not because he is the First Consul."

"Are you kidding me?"

"Are you kidding us?" Lucien smiled coldly, "Or are you really a British spy? Are you the British Cleopatra? I have told you this, do you want to know more?

You can try to seduce me, maybe I will tell you some other information."

"I am a married woman..."

"Please tell me, what kind of man can beat my brother?" Lucien interrupted her, "Do you want to break his self-confidence?"

"No, I don't have that plan."

"Then just promise him once. You are not a girl who needs to remain chaste before marriage."

So men really use their sweet words to do whatever they want, and she is tired of this problem.

"I can't do that," Pomona said. "Some mistakes can't be made even once."

"You don't have to worry about your future life..."

"That's not the case." She continued shaking her head, "I don't want him to become the second Napoleon."

Lucien made no answer.

"Your brother told me that that incident made him understand how dangerous it is to put all your feelings on one person, but isn't that what true love is like? True love makes some fools even risk being caught and eaten by a dragon.

Even in the face of danger, we have to go to the dragon's lair to rescue the princess. This reckless courage not only comes from chivalry, but may also come from love, which is regarded as something that can be played and traded in the adult world.

Something." Pomona said tiredly, "I'm sorry, I can't accept your proposal."

"You have made him feel miserable." Lucien said, "How about you leave France?"

"I mentioned it, but he wouldn't let me leave."

"This is another shortcoming of my brother. There is nothing impossible in his dictionary." Lucien said with some sadness, "He only considers that he has no way to attack, and does not consider that he has encountered an insurmountable fortress."

Pomona was recalling what kind of fortress was unconquerable. Even Constantinople was captured several times.

"Please tell your brother that he is a very charming man." Pomona said, "But we swore to God that we would either die together or live together. I can't break my oath."

"Oath? Who takes the oath seriously now?"

"Isn't there one right in front of you?" Pomona said with a smile, just as the music ended, she let go of Lucien's hand, bowed to him, and was about to leave the dance floor.

A man with a golden mask walked towards her. She didn't want to say that the scene was dramatic, but it was like that at the time. The man approached her, held her face and gave her a kiss without saying a word, and the surrounding area suddenly changed.

There was a sound of gasping.

She let his tongue enter her mouth. Just like all French kisses in the 20th century, it was free and informal. Even on the street, there would be couples hugging each other and kissing. There was no need to keep a distance in public. It was intimate.

It must be like a person.

"Wait for me to pick you up." Severus said in a low voice, "The two of us can't leave together today."

"I'll wait for you," she said tremblingly, "but please hurry up."

"Has he touched you?" Severus asked.

"Not yet." It won't be certain in the future, she thought to herself.

He breathed a long sigh of relief, kissed her forehead, and then rushed to the window.

With a "clang", the glass of the opera house was shattered, and Severus turned into a black smoke and flew away.

The Purifiers who were ambushing outside rode on their brooms and chased after him, and the waves caused by the spell came from the sky.

But she had no time to care about the war situation over there.

Napoleon stared at her as she walked over, his eyes bloodshot and glowing with a terrible ferocity.

Pomona handed him the note Severus had just thrust into her.

He didn't take it immediately. Lucien took it for him. He took a look at the contents of the note and left with a few policemen.

Not long after, Lucien came back again, during which time Napoleon kept glaring at Pomona.

"You should go and have a look." Lucien whispered to him, "Do you want to take her with you?"

Napoleon ignored him, turned around and followed the policemen.

"Let's go." Lucien stared at her and said, "I know you must be curious."

Although curiosity can kill the cat, Pomona went with it.

They arrived at the conference room of the opera house, with red wallpaper, a mahogany-colored desk, and a fireplace without a fire.

On the back of the chair farthest from the door, where the person with the highest status should be sitting, someone used a sharp tool to carve a line of words:

The wife Napoleon supported was enjoyed by others.

Anyone who has been to Venice, or anyone who truly understands Venice, will know that this sentence means more than just a sentence of humiliation for men and women.

Replace Napoleon's name with Marino Fariero, the Doge of Venice who was convicted of treason, and you will know that this is a death notice.

He would be beheaded by the Parliament on the platform in the middle of the giant staircase, just like Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

"Do you want to kill me?" Pomona asked the boys in the room. "I think I at least have the right to choose how I die."

Everyone was staring at her, except Napoleon.

He kept his back to Pomona.
To be continued...