After Ismail left Fontainebleau Palace full of joy, the weary Jero Bonaparte arrived at Empress Augusta’s chamber under the guidance of the attendant.
When Jero Bonaparte pushed open the door to enter Empress Augusta’s chamber, Augusta and Countess Lacroix, who were originally chatting on the sofa, had already received the attendant’s notification half a minute ago and stood up to await Jero Bonaparte’s arrival.
"Your Majesty!" Countess Lacroix respectfully said to the Emperor before her.
"Madam, hello!" Jero Bonaparte responded lightly to Countess Lacroix.
Realizing she could not stay here too long, Countess Lacroix perceptively bid farewell to Jero Bonaparte and Empress Augusta. Naturally, Jero Bonaparte and Empress Augusta did not have any intention of stopping Countess Lacroix and agreed to her departure.
Just as Countess Lacroix’s steps reached the door, Jero Bonaparte suddenly called out to her.
"Your Majesty, do you have any further instructions!" Countess Lacroix slightly bowed to Jero Bonaparte and politely inquired.
"Madam, regarding the appointnt of General MacMahon as the Commander of the Imperial Guard, please make sure to inform General MacMahon promptly!" Jero Bonaparte said to Countess Lacroix.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After once again saluting Jero Bonaparte, Countess Lacroix left the room quietly.
After Countess Lacroix left, Empress Augusta, who had been silent, imdiately inquired of Jero Bonaparte.
"You are planning to promote MacMahon to be the Commander of the Imperial Guard?"
"Exactly!" Jero Bonaparte nodded in response to Empress Augusta, "I think MacMahon is more suitable than Conrobel to be the Commander of the Imperial Guard; Conrobel’s character is really not suited for such an important position!"
"But!" Augusta frowned slightly and said with a hint of worry, "I heard that General MacMahon was recomnded by Prince Juaneville, hastily appointing him to such a position might be lacking in consideration!"
"Augusta, you’re worried that MacMahon will betray us at a crucial mont, aren’t you!" Jero Bonaparte straightforwardly voiced Empress Augusta’s concerns.
"Yes!" Empress Augusta admitted frankly, "If MacMahon stands aside at a crucial mont, then we are in danger!
Jero, we must consider his relationship with Juaneville!"
If Jero Bonaparte were not soone knowledgeable about MacMahon’s "future," he might be persuaded by Augusta’s words to choose a more trustworthy general.
However, MacMahon’s historical bloodshed in Paris had already fully shown that he was a general who inherently desired monarchy and obedience.
As long as Jero Bonaparte could demonstrate determination, like the late Thiers during the suppression of Paris, he would be able to direct MacMahon to suppress Paris.
As for Augusta’s concern about his relationship with Orleans Juaneville, Jero Bonaparte did not see it as a major issue.
"Augusta!" Jero Bonaparte spoke to Empress Augusta with intense seriousness, "Your concerns are indeed reasonable!
But have you thought about what Juaneville can offer MacMahon!
Even if MacMahon assists Juaneville in overthrowing the Empire, what could MacMahon gain from it!
Apart from positions like Pri Minister and a few ministerial posts, what position is more important than Commander of the Paris Guard!"
Saying this, Jero Bonaparte chuckled slightly, then continued, "Moreover, Juaneville is not the legitimate heir to the Orleans Kingdom!
The legitimate heir to the Orleans Kingdom is always that Count of Paris far in London.
Even if Juaneville can overthrow the Empire’s rule, he would rely be a transitional figure temporarily guarding the throne for the King.
That also ans even if MacMahon becos Juaneville’s direct lineage, he won’t have significant developnt space in Orleans Kingdom.
The factional imprint of Prince Juaneville has destined him to be suppressed by the Count of Paris in the Orléans Dynasty.
After all, the Count of Paris’ grandfather Louis Philippe successfully turned the tables by overthrowing the legitimate dynasty and establishing the Orleans Kingdom.
With such a "role model," the Count of Paris will surely be vigilant against Prince Juaneville, and a general like MacMahon, who holds military power, will naturally also beco an object of the Count of Paris’s vigilance.
If I were MacMahon, I would rather serve as Imperial Guard Commander in the Second Empire than choose the path of overthrowing the Empire and establishing the Orleans Kingdom."
After hearing Jero Bonaparte’s analysis, the resistance in Empress Augusta’s heart about General MacMahon’s appointnt as Commander of the Imperial Guard dissipated.
"Moreover, Countess Lacroix maintains a close relationship with you!
Even if MacMahon wants to defect to the Orleans Kingdom, he must consider his wife and children in the court!" Jero Bonaparte continued to answer Empress Augusta, "From what I know about MacMahon, he is quite willing to heed his wife’s advice!"
"So you would have Lacroix persuade MacMahon!" Augusta casually said to Jero Bonaparte.
"Yes!" Jero Bonaparte nodded in response to Empress Augusta.
"But, wouldn’t Conrobel have objections!" Empress Augusta once again voiced her concerns, "Isn’t it a bit abrupt to transfer him!"
Jero Bonaparte explained to Empress Augusta about Conrobel’s resignation.
"I plan to send Conrobel to Algeria as Governor!" Jero Bonaparte further told Augusta.
"What about Montauban?" Empress Augusta asked.
"I intend to send him to the Far East to oversee the situation there!" Jero Bonaparte replied, "Montauban has earned enough in Algeria; let him have so experience in the Far East!
My subordinates can’t all be generals only interested in making money!"
"Hmm!" Empress Augusta responded.
After that, Jero Bonaparte discussed Friedrich’s performance in the military camp with Empress Augusta.
Hearing about Friedrich’s achievents, Empress Augusta also showed a loving smile.
Every mother feels joy deep in her heart upon hearing of her child’s excellent deeds.
...
In the following period, Jero Bonaparte quietly awaited the arrival of the welcoming delegation.
Soon, a telegram from Paris appeared in the office of the Fontainebleau Palace a week and a half later.
André von Beichu, upon receiving the telegram, quickly ran to Jero Bonaparte’s study and handed the telegram to him.
Jero Bonaparte skimd through the telegram, a smile imdiately appearing on his lips.
The telegram contained news about the welcoming party.
From far-off Paris, Mornay inford Jero Bonaparte through a telegram from the Elysee Palace that Vice Speaker Bijou of the French Legislative Corps had led half of the representatives of the Legislative Corps, departing by train from Paris at 8 a.m. They were expected to arrive at the Fontainebleau Town in a little over an hour.
Jero Bonaparte first glanced at the ti; there was still an hour before the Paris delegation would arrive at the Town of Fontainebleau Palace.
Jero Bonaparte ordered André von Beichu to bring Bulbaski to him, and André von Beichu left to fulfill his instructions.
A while later, Bulbaski appeared before Jero Bonaparte.
Jero Bonaparte imdiately instructed Bulbaski to deploy all the carriages in Fontainebleau Palace to the train station, and also to dispatch a battalion stationed nearby for escort.
"Rember, you must ensure the safety of the Legislative Corps representatives!" Jero Bonaparte specially instructed Bulbaski.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Bulbaski saluted Jero Bonaparte before leaving.
After Bulbaski left, Jero Bonaparte stood up, stretched, and then proceeded to Friedrich’s study room.
At this ti, Empress Augusta was still tutoring Friedrich, and Jero Bonaparte’s appearance brought a hint of surprise to her eyes.
At this usual ti, the Emperor was still working in the study.
Jero Bonaparte approached Empress Augusta and Friedrich, saying, "Both of you should get ready; the Paris delegation will arrive soon!"
Augusta and Friedrich imdiately understood that the day to return to Paris had co.
"Father, will we co back?" Friedrich asked with a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
After months of living in Fontainebleau, Friedrich had fallen in love with the Palace and the friendly people of the town.
"Of course!" Jero Bonaparte replied affirmatively, "I promise you, we will visit often!"
"Hmm!" Friedrich nodded with a smile.
Subsequently, under Jero Bonaparte’s urging, Friedrich and Augusta changed into formal attire for receiving guests.
Jero Bonaparte also put on Lev’s formal suit, which he hadn’t worn in a long ti, to show respect for the arriving Legislative Corps representatives.
Then, the family of three sat in the Throne Hall, quietly waiting for the Legislative Corps representatives to arrive. The ladies-in-waiting, advisors, and secretaries stood orderly on both sides of the Throne Hall.
The originally spacious Throne Hall beca particularly solemn with everyone’s presence.
Soon, 8 o’clock arrived, and with the sound of hooves outside Fontainebleau Palace, the Legislative Corps representatives reached the gates of the Fontainebleau Palace.
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