Jero's sarcasm left Dr. Jas awkward for several seconds. This revolution stirred by the London Stock Exchange [Note 1], did not ignite a revolution at its birthplace but rather sparked a grand revolutionary movent across the English Channel, which in turn forced Britain to reform.
To maintain his last shred of patriotism, Dr. Jas retorted stiff-neckedly, "We Anglo-Saxons are a people with a spirit of contract and would never behave like those French mobs!"
"Puhahaha... spirit of contract?" Jero couldn't help but laugh out loud.
This laughter made Dr. Jas feel a surge of annoyance, and he couldn't help but counter, "Your Highness, what's so funny about that!"
Jero restrained his laughter, and with an extrely warped expression, responded: "Sir, is your so-called spirit of contract that factory owners can freely dismiss workers? Does it represent a spirit of contract that the poor can freely starve to death? Is the abolition of the Poor Law also a spirit of contract?"
Jero's barrage of questions left Dr. Jas speechless. As soone with petit bourgeois attributes, he partially sympathized with the lower classes while simultaneously detesting change.
Any change could potentially make his class fall, and the re thought of having to associate with those filthy workers made Jas feel wholly uncomfortable.
Not to ntion the Kingdom of Britain's continuous demonizing propaganda against the revolution, which led those middle-class people to prefer reform over revolution.
After a long while, Jas continued to counter, "The revolution brings only destruction and chaos, providing opportunities for ambitious people. Your Bonaparte Clan was the beneficiary of those riots back then! Of course, you'd go all out to promote the revolution!"
"Sir!" Concerning the issue of the Bonaparte's honor, Jero's expression turned extrely solemn; he brushed off the dust on his jacket and said with a serious tone, "The Bonaparte Clan has never been the beneficiary of the revolution! The glory of the Bonaparte Clan never ca from an ancient surna but from all the people of France.
The Bonaparte Clan was chosen by the people of France to act as their representative. When France doesn't need Bonaparte, the French will make France exit the stage! Revolutions may bring about unruly riots, but riots cannot last long! A new governnt will arise! Whether it's a republic or an empire, it's rely a product to maintain order! Besides, the French are not a people who only know how to riot. Revolutions always have their peaks and troughs, and the Bonaparte Clan is not an extremist family; we equally yearn for a set..."
While proclaiming his conservative theory of the revolution, Jero carefully observed Dr. Jas's expression.
Dr. Jas initially resisted Jero's answer until Jero ntioned upholding the current order and system and making appropriate reforms, at which point Dr. Jas's expression gradually showed so agreent.
Hopefully, everything goes smoothly!
Jero thought silently in his heart.
"Alright! Your Highness, I'm rely a doctor, and I'm not interested in political topics!" Dr. Jas, still yearning for more, said hypocritically to Jero.
"Sorry, Doctor!" Jero also pretended to respond apologetically, "Whenever I speak about politics, I tend to ramble endlessly!"
"Hmm?" A glint flashed in Dr. Jas's eyes, but he continued to inquire casually, "Your Highness, I hear that France is holding a general election! I wonder if you're going to participate?"
"Of course!" Jero nodded without hesitation, then added, "It's not just ; the entire Bonaparte Clan will be participating!"
"Do you intend to return to France?" Dr. Jas's tone beca slightly anxious, seemingly overly concerned about the Bonaparte Clan's situation.
"I have said that as long as the people of France need us, the Bonaparte Clan can return to the stage at any ti!" Jero replied with a smile.
Then, with a change of tone, he added, "However, the Bonaparte Clan is not willing to disrupt the order under the current system! The age of revolution is over, and the Bonaparte Clan does not wish to undertake the task of disrupting Europe!"
"You can't..."
Dr. Jas seed to want to say sothing, but Jero imdiately interrupted him, reminding him, "Doctor, the topics we are discussing have already exceeded the boundaries between a doctor and family mbers. I'm starting to suspect that I'm facing not a doctor but a British bureaucrat!"
It was only then that Dr. Jas realized he might have overstepped. He gave an awkward smile and turned to enter the room.
Jero, who was staying where he was, muttered quietly, "I wonder if these words will reach Buckingham Palace. It's really sothing to look forward to!"
Inside the room, Dr. Jas explained to Louis Bonaparte and Miss Howard about the intravenous injection and the condition of Napoleon III's body.
"You an Louis's body can't hold on much longer?"
Although Miss Howard had already anticipated the answer in her heart, she couldn't help but shed tears when the doctor delivered the death sentence.
"Yes," Dr. Jas said regretfully, "Your Highness's illness was discovered too late; all we can do now is extend his life as long as possible! Although the thod of intravenous injection is sowhat risky, it might allow your highness to hold on a little longer!"
"Risking his life just to prolong Louis's life a little longer! I disagree!" Miss Howard rejected Dr. Jas's suggestion.
Dr. Jas turned his gaze to Jero, hoping that Jero could persuade Miss Howard!
"Doctor, I agree with your proposal!" Louis Bonaparte's weak voice ca from the bed!
"No, Louis, that's too dangerous!" Miss Howard held Louis's hand and responded, "I can't lose you!"
"Howard, it's nothing to worry about!" With a hoarse voice, Napoleon III consoled, "I have once gone through the hail of bullets in Italy, this risk ans nothing to !" [Note 2]
The critically ill Louis Bonaparte seed to have regained his forr vitality, with an indescribable confidence and calmness exuding from his body.
At Louis Bonaparte's request, Miss Howard agreed to the intravenous injection treatnt plan.
PS: 1. In 1847, the potato famine in Ireland led to fluctuations in the British securities market. The hyped-up railway bubble was ruthlessly shattered along with the fluctuations and spread throughout Europe. In the face of a dual blow of economic downturn and the potato crisis, the Parisians launched a grand Great Revolution.
2. In 1831, Napoleon III and his brother participated in an anti-Pope uprising in Ro, but ultimately did not fully participate due to the rebel leader's attitude towards Austria and France.
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