Jero Bonaparte’s words hinted at a sense of threat, making Baron Hubert feel a sense of humiliation deep inside.
This psychological superiority stemming from his pedigree was twisted in the face of absolute power, nearly making Baron Hubert curse Jero Bonaparte.
If not for the opportunistic value concept forged during tternich’s era that held Baron Hubert’s tongue, he might have ignited a diplomatic crisis at the Elysee Palace.
"Once war begins, there’s no possibility of it ending hastily!" Baron Hubert replied to Jero Bonaparte with his neck stiffened, adding, "We must impose certain punishnts on Prussia!"
"Alas!" Jero Bonaparte sighed to himself, spreading his hands in a helpless gesture towards Baron Hubert, "If the Austrian Empire insists on severely punishing the Kingdom of Prussia, the French Republic naturally has no interest in backing the Kingdom of Prussia."
Then, Jero Bonaparte’s tone shifted slightly threateningly, "However, your country’s bonds on the Frenchman’s stock exchange may face so turbulence. I believe the entire French people don’t wish for their money to be used for invading enemy countries."
This ti, Jero Bonaparte blatantly threatened the Austrian Empire, warning that if it did not hold back, he might request that Austrian bonds decline significantly.
Compared to the Saar Region, Jero Bonaparte was more afraid of the Kingdom of Prussia vehently turning to the Russian Empire in anger.
This would an that once the Crian War comnced, the Kingdom of Prussia would inevitably join the ranks of the Russian Empire.
According to the damned German Confederation War Law, if any country within the German Region goes to war, all the states within Germany would rise up to attack.
This ans that once the Kingdom of Prussia starts a war with England and France, the Austrian Empire, being the big brother of the German Region, would have to declare war along with its little brothers.
In an instant, the Crian War would turn into a European war, with Russia, Austria, and Prussia versus England and France, and those fickle states might also join the assault on France.
If the Kingdom of Britain and France indeed cooperated, Russia Prussia Austria nurous small states could not match them. However, in the past and in the "future" of history, the only thing worth trusting about Britain is that they are not trustworthy.
The bloody history of World War I and World War II profoundly demonstrated the Anglo-Saxon’s approach to allies. Jero Bonaparte had reason to believe that once France’s offensive weakened, the Kingdom of Britain would imdiately frantically retreat to the British Isles.
Moreover, 19th-century wars were far from comparable to the ethnic wars of the 20th century; Britain might join the victor’s ranks without any psychological burden.
The world where only France is hurt would be born.
As the joys and sorrows between people cannot resonate with each other.
Baron Hubert equally did not know that this "madman" Jero Bonaparte was plotting a war against Russia in his mind; in his heart, the actions of the French Republic seed undoubtedly like a "betrayal."
"I will convey your suggestions to the Pri Minister!" Count Hubert calmly responded.
"I personally hope the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia can join hands to jointly maintain world peace!" Jero Bonaparte concluded to Baron Hubert.
"Yes!"
Filled with rage, Baron Hubert hurriedly left the Elysee Palace, and Jero Bonaparte once again summoned Valerovsky to order the invitation of Jas Rothschild to the palace.
Valerovsky looked surprised at Jero Bonaparte’s command.
Everyone in Paris knew the president’s actions against the Rothschild Clan. Now inviting the Rothschild Clan might an the president wants to reconcile with the Rothschilds.
Despite the surprise, Valerovsky still obeyed Jero Bonaparte’s order to visit Rothschild’s Paris mansion to invite Jas Rothschild.
As the carriage from the Elysee Palace entered the gates of the Rothschild family estate, the guard at the gate turned and hurried into the mansion to report to the new butler.
Hearing it was a carriage from the Elysee Palace, the new butler trembled slightly, showing a mix of fear and resentnt on his face. His father had been forced to replace his master and enter prison because of that person from the Elysee Palace, and he was still imprisoned. How could he not harbor hatred towards the Elysee Palace?
Imrsed in hatred, it took a long ti before the butler returned to his senses and said, "I will report to the master now, you must entertain the distinguished guests from the Elysee Palace well!"
With that, the butler directly ran to the second-floor study of the mansion, now at the study door, he knocked heavily on the door.
Inside, Jas Rothschild’s aged voice ca, "What happened?"
The butler outside quickly said, "Master, soone from the Elysee Palace is here!"
"What? Elysee Palace!" A hint of surprise appeared on Jas Rothschild’s face. He hurriedly got up, opened the door, and urgently asked the butler outside, "Where are they now?"
The events at the beginning of the year left Jas Rothschild with a deeper impression of power, and his style beca increasingly cautious.
"They should be..." Before the butler could finish his sentence, the neigh of a horse ca from the mansion, and the butler quickly pointed outside the window and added, "Outside the mansion!"
"Let’s go, downstairs!" Jas Rothschild quickly supported himself on the stairs to go down, with the butler closely following him down.
When Jas Rothschild and the butler arrived in the living room, they happened to see Valerovsky slowly stepping down from the carriage.
The old face of Jas Rothschild, full of wrinkles, showed a polite smile, and he hurried forward to warmly shake the hand of Valerovsky, saying, "Secretary Valerovsky, welco to my humble abode!"
Valerovsky evidently did not expect Jas Rothschild to greet him with such enthusiasm, and he quickly responded, "I apologize for the sudden interruption, Baron! With heavy responsibilities at work, I had no choice but to courageously co to you."
When Jas Rothschild heard the word "work," his expression montarily froze, then he resud his smile and praised Valerovsky for his diligence.
Since they knew each other during the Orléans Dynasty, after so brief pleasantries, they got down to business.
[At that ti, Valerovsky was an interesting young man to Jas Rothschild, but now the tis had changed, and Valerovsky had beco soone whom Jas Rothschild had to bow to.]
"Mr. President asked to invite you to the Elysee Palace. He said there is an urgent matter he wishes to discuss with you!" Valerovsky responded kindly to Jas Rothschild.
An urgent matter?
Valerovsky’s answer made Jas Rothschild’s heart feel as if it were being clenched tightly by an invisible hand.
Could it be that the President still wants to take action against the Rothschild Clan?
Thinking of this, a wave of sadness rose in Jas Rothschild’s heart. What exactly did they do to offend the President, causing him to press them so hard?
"I understand!" A wry smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of Jas Rothschild’s mouth.
A man who once wielded power over life and death in the financial world of France, now tasted the bitter experience of being controlled by others.
Truly, fortunes do turn, next year it could be my house.
Valerovsky naturally noticed Jas Rothschild’s mood at the mont, but he chose not to comfort him. In his heart, he was also pleased to see such high and mighty figures fall to the mortal realm.
At Valerovsky’s "invitation," Jas Rothschild entered the carriage.
The carriage slowly started, and watching it move farther away, the butler could only silently pray in his heart for Jas Rothschild’s safe return.
The carriage, carrying Valerovsky and Jas Rothschild, soon arrived at the Elysee Palace. Under Valerovsky’s guidance, Jas Rothschild reached the study room.
"Welco!" Jero Bonaparte warmly invited Jas Rothschild to sit, and there was not a trace of the slightest "dissatisfaction" visible on his face?
If soone was unaware of the previous events, they might subjectively think that Jero Bonaparte and Jas Rothschild were possibly tiless friends!
"Mr. President!" Despite the visible enthusiasm on Jero Bonaparte’s face, Jas Rothschild dared not show any hint of overstepping; he expressed due respect to Jero Bonaparte with great humility.
After Jas Rothschild took his seat, Jero Bonaparte continued with a warm expression, inquiring into Jas Rothschild’s well-being.
Jas Rothschild grew increasingly wary of Jero Bonaparte’s next move, fearing what new tricks he might have up his sleeve.
Jero Bonaparte and Jas Rothschild transitioned from topics of family to economy, and then from economy to politics.
"Baron Jas, what is your view on the situation between Prussia and Austria?" Jero Bonaparte asked Baron Jas Rothschild in a casual tone.
The cautious Jas Rothschild realized that this question might not have been posed by Jero Bonaparte lightly, and he could only boldly echo Jero Bonaparte’s previously advocated peace theory, "I personally believe Prussia and Austria should adhere to the concept of peaceful developnt, both maintaining restraint to preserve peace!"
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