Chapter 1285 Land and Sea

In June 1801, Portugal, France and Spain signed the Peace Treaty of Badajoz.

Also on the last day of this month, Cardinal Caprara came to Paris to replace the captive Papal Secretary of State and became the official papal nuncio.

The man was kidnapped after arriving in France. Caprara received the invitation and drove from Paris to Rambouillet for a banquet. As a result, he was attacked while passing through the forest.

At that time, there were many officers hunting in the forest, and the guards were lax. When the ambassador's carriage was found, there was no one inside, and a large living person disappeared in broad daylight.

Olivença is an inland city famous for its orange production. After occupying the place, Godoy picked a batch of high-quality oranges and gave them to the Queen of Spain. Therefore, this Portuguese war was also called the Orange War.

The Queen of Spain had oranges to eat, and so did Napoleon. Just as Spain occupied Olivenza, France occupied an American colony. Originally, the peace treaty also gave France commercial privileges and prohibited British ships from docking at Portuguese ports. Later, when the peace treaty was officially signed Changed to allow British ships holding trade charters to dock.

This kind of trade license is issued from the treasury, and it costs 1,000 francs each. It is troublesome to issue such a license, but it is much better than confiscating goods worth 500,000 francs at a time.

Godoy's memorial to the Queen of Spain stated his determination to capture Lisbon, but this was just talk. A sneak attack on Lisbon from the sea was unsuccessful, let alone Lisbon, which was inland and on the sea, and had to attack the city all the way. Napoleon respected a man who would not change his flag easily, and he also respected a strong opponent. British trade was restricted but not banned, which was good news among misfortunes.

He was in a good mood for a few days. Not only did he accompany Georgiana to watch the swans, but he also chatted with his family and friends in the garden while eating oranges. However, when the papal envoy was kidnapped, his mood suddenly deteriorated to the extreme.

Food was just a guess by Georgiana, and there might be other complex political issues involved. All in all, the previously relaxed and joyful atmosphere in the castle took a turn for the worse with the mood of "His Majesty the Emperor." She truly felt the "terrifying country" that Louis just said. "What kind of concept is it?"

"Who did this! I don't want to guess! Give me the results! Why are you still standing here! Go out and investigate for me!"

Just after returning to the castle, she heard the roar of a lion from a long distance away. There are passages underground in Rambouillet Castle, leading to stables, kitchens and other public facilities. This sound came from a certain underground passage. She was very aware of current affairs. The ground left.

The last time Leoncour captured her to put out a fire, they knew that such a strange and destructive act must not be done by ordinary people. This time there were many suspects who would kidnap the special envoy, and she could not sacrifice herself.

There is no cheating and divorced Virgin in this world, nor does she have Albus's heart to save the world. This is just a dream.

The Marble Hall used to be the guardhouse of the medieval fortress. The walls and floors are made of geometric marble and the ceiling is lattice-shaped. It is now the office of the staff.

Except for a marble round table in the middle, they all used military equipment. Although there were many things, they were not cluttered. When Georgiana came in with Sophie, all the male soldiers working were stunned.

"Where is the map of Europe?" Georgiana said, smiling at them.

An officer in his forties came to the little Georgiana. His figure was like a contrast between a giant and a dwarf.

"Who are you?" said Georgiana in a sweet voice.

"Chief of Staff Louis-Alexandre Berthier," the officer replied respectfully.

Perhaps because she was used to Napoleon's monster-like reaction speed, she felt that Berthier's reaction was a bit slow, but she still sweetly continued to ask, "Do you know where Baden is?"

"Please come this way." He led her to a map hanging on the wall, then pointed to a place and said, "This is Baden."

Military maps and civilian maps are completely different concepts. She only saw the dense markings and the fact that Baden was very close to Prussia. It was obvious that Stephanie's marriage had both military and political purposes.

This is indeed not something that can be solved by elopement as Louis thought.

Sophie tugged on Georgiana's sleeve.

"This Excellency is the commander of the reserve army." Sophie lowered her voice and said with a look of fear.

"Oh, really." Seeing Sophie's reaction, Georgiana smiled. She was sleeping with the First Consul. What's the big deal?

Then she turned to look at the officer who called himself "Chief of Staff" and said, "Thank you for your help, General."

"You're welcome..." Berthier looked at Georgiana's outstretched hand blankly.

"Don't you know how to give a kiss on the hand?" Georgiana asked.

Berthier glanced at the other male soldiers around him, and then kissed the back of Georgiana's hand a little unfamiliarly.

"Do you have a map of Italy here?"

"Which area do you want?"

"All of them." She said with a smile. "When you find them, send them to the council suite."

Then she took Sophie away. Before she could get far, she heard discussions coming from the marble hall.

They spoke very quickly, and it was hard to hear them clearly through the door, but no words like "bitch" came up, so it should be considered a good comment.

So she relaxed and went elsewhere.

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After walking around with the tour group, Gong Saiyi found nothing.

There were very few people visiting Rambouillet, so he found a deserted place, and just as he was about to take out his magic wand to cast a spell, dust like gold dust condensed into the shape of a girl in the sun.

She waved at him, as if beckoning him to follow. Gong Saiyi looked around and saw no one, then followed the dusty girl.

She led him through the garden to a room decorated with various kinds of shells.

The walls here are covered with shells, the floor is wooden, there is a crystal lamp, and a row of green sofas are placed against the wall.

"Why did you bring me here?" Gong Saiyi asked around, but the dust girl had disappeared.

Gong Saiyi found a chair and sat down, looked around, thought about it, and took out the crystal ball.

"Snape!"

Not long after, the stinky face of Severus Snape appeared in the crystal ball, "Have you found the clue?"

"I was led into a room full of shells. Do you know what that means?"

Severus opened his eyes wide.

"Shell Cottage." Severus said after a moment, "That's where she lived when she was a child."

"So we're looking in the right direction?"

"Rambouillet is by the sea?"

"No, it's in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, inland."

"We need to find a place near the sea." Severus said, "We played a similar game in Venice before. She left a clue and asked me to find her."

"You two are so romantic." Gong Saiyi teased, "I think she left clues to you because she wanted to get rid of Napoleon."

Severus smiled.

"Where did you go in Venice?"

"Many...weddings in Ghana," Severus said suddenly.

"What?"

"There is an oil painting, The Wedding in Cana. There is one in the Notre-Dame de l'Ancon, and there is also one in the Louvre. This is the gateway to that world."

"I thought we were looking for a mirror."

Severus was pacing and thinking on the other side.

"What the mirror reflects is human desire." Severus said, "What the painting painted is neither religious nor realistic..."

"It is the happy life that the painter longs for." Gongsei continued what Severus said, "I suddenly feel that the people in the Louvre are cruel, and they actually let Mona Lisa watch other people's weddings."

"What?"

"Have you ever been to anyone else's wedding?"

"You think someone would invite me to their wedding?"

Gong Saiyi shrugged, "I have attended. There was a bridesmaid standing in the distance, watching the wedding of my brother and sister-in-law, with a very envious expression. So I kissed her, but she gave me a slap in the face."

"You deserve it."

"Look, you still missed the point. The point is Mona Lisa's mood. She didn't intend to smile at all, but she forced herself to smile. I thought her smile was unnatural. She longed for happiness, but no one gave it to her.

We can only watch other people's weddings, let us save that poor girl." Gong Saiyihao said angrily.

"Thank you, Leroy."

"Call me Gongsei, Snape."

"You can also call me Severus."

"Will your salary double if I call you that?"

"No."

"Then let's be polite, boss, what should I do next?"

"You go to Venice first, I know someone there."

"Where can I find him?"

"Cafe de Flore, there is a waitress there. Her daughter used to be our tour guide, but she may not remember us." Severus said, "Her boyfriend seems to be quite capable."

"no problem."

"Thank you again, Gong Saiyi."

"Be strong, Snape, we still have a princess waiting for us to save." Gong Saiyi put the crystal ball back in his pocket, sighed, and whispered, "Maybe I should find a human girl to marry, a half-breed Veela.

I can't bear it."

After saying that, he Apparated with the suitcase.
Chapter completed!