C2581 Anxiety in the Tuileries Palace (1/2)
”Father... ”Your Majesty …” The two of them quickly bowed, but they did not expect Napoleon, who was breathing out alcohol, to actually reach out his hands and wrap his arms around their necks.
”You want our enemies to go to the execution grounds? ”There will be a day like this, there will definitely be a day like this …”
”Father …” There was a hint of displeasure in the Crown Prince's eyes, but he didn't dare show it. ”Father …” The Duke and I are discussing my brother's case, and the Duke is worried that the jury will sentence my brother to death! ”
”Who dares!” Napoleon III immediately widened his eyes.
”It's already an exception for my nephew to be tried in court. Don't these poor bastards know how to advance or retreat? Don't you know how to be grateful? ”
”When did the royal family start to pay for the lives of the lowly commoners? ”How funny …”
”Don't worry, I have already arranged the so-called judgement. When the time comes, we will judge the crime in accordance with the rules. Tell them that the two of them had a fair duel!”
”You all know about fighting. This is a tradition in Europe!”
”This is understandable. Although the law prohibits fighting, but as a tradition, sometimes you have to respect it … If so, your brother would be guilty of an illegal struggle, not murder! ”
”That short-lived ghost, his skills are inferior to others, but he was killed because he was incompetent! Can you blame us? This matter can be resolved easily. It's fine if you try it in public and then you'll be fined and imprisoned... I reckon half a year of imprisonment should be enough! ”
”The scenery over at Marseille is not bad, I really like the beach there … Montaub... You can go back and see if there are any better prisons in Marseille.
”Great Emperor, your wisdom is incomparable to anyone else. I will handle this matter well, there must be a prison in Marseille with decent conditions, the Prince will not suffer any grievances there …”
The young crown prince frowned. After all, he was still a bit young and had some sense of justice hidden within his heart. His many years of success in learning about Britain had given him a deep understanding of the constitutional monarchy.
Why is Britain at the forefront of the world? In the final analysis, their political system was the most advanced, the most fair, and, of course, the most relative, not the absolute.
The imperial power of England was restricted by law, and no one dared to step any further. Everyone had their own rules and regulations, which gave rise to a kind of social stability and equality.
I've never heard of a British prince who would shoot and kill civilians, or of a member of the royal family who could trample on the law... Was it really good for his father to do this?
”Father... ”I feel that we can't do this. We still have to consider the demands of the people. If we can't voluntarily restrict the imperial power, and let the people have some power …”
”I'm afraid the people will rebel. They will overthrow our rule!”
”Enough! ”Are you drunk today …” Napoleon's good mood had been completely ruined by his son's words. ”Go find your mother, don't speak nonsense here!”
”Did you read too many of those random books?” How can power be divided when it can only be concentrated? If power is divided, how can we concentrate our national power to expand? How can we organize such a large army to start a war? ”
”A big country has to have the burden of being a big country. A big country has to accomplish great things that small countries would not even dare think of doing! How could he not centralize his power? Once the power has been dispersed and any decision is made, the only thing left to do is to become a market for quarrelling! ”