Chapter 20: Crown and Emperor ()

Napoleon mainly introduced several of his capable subordinates to Xiao Jie, including: Massena, the most trusted deputy general of Napoleon and had won a major victory in the Battle of Rivoli. After the capture of Rome in 1798, he served as assistant to the French commander of the French army. In 1799, he served as the French Army Division in Switzerland. On September 25 of the same year, he defeated a large Russian army in the Second Battle of Zurich. After the coup on May 18, Napoleon sent him to refer to the Italian front soon after he took power. He restored morale and resisted the besieged Austrian army in Genoa from April 21 to June 4 of the following year, allowing Napoleon to break into the enemy's rear, win the Battle of Marengo (June 14), and forced the Austrian army to withdraw from northern Italy.

Ransh, a humble background, was an apprentice. He joined Ger's National Volunteer Army in 1792, and later served in the Eastern Pyrenees Army of the Anti-Spain, and served as a sergeant. During the Italian Battle, he fought bravely in the Battle of Dego (1796), and Napoleon was greatly appreciated. He was promoted to general in 1796. From 1798 to 1799, he participated in the capture of Cairo and moved to Syria to serve as a division commander. Since then, he served as commander of the Ninth and Tenth Divisions, and participated in the Wuyue Coup that put Napoleon in power (1799.11.9).

Murah, Napoleon's top cavalry captain, and Napoleon's brother-in-law, Xiao Jie's uncle. It is said that he had a crush on Napoleon's wife Josephine. The son of the hotel master. He joined the cavalry corps in 1787. In 1792, he was promoted very quickly and commanded the cavalry in the Battle of Italy and Egypt, and was once famous. Because of his contributions in the coup on 18th of the Wuyue, Napoleon became the first consul and married his younger sister Carolina to him. In the Italian Battle of 1800, he won the decisive victory in the Battle of Marengo.

Marmon was born into a military family. He joined the artillery in 1792. He was appreciated by Napoleon in the Siege of Toulon (1793), and soon became his adjutant. He performed outstandingly in the Battle of Italy (1796), and became a colonel at the age of 22. Two years later, on his way to Egypt, Napoleon appointed him as a general. He was very loyal to Napoleon.

Rei - The Most Famous Marshal of Napoleon, a legendary hero who was brave and good at fighting. He was born in a family of handicraft workers. He joined the Light Cavalry Regiment in 1788. During the French Revolutionary War from 1792 to 1800, he was known for his bravery in combat. Later, he participated in Napoleon's previous wars. In 1803, he was appointed as the commander of the 6th Legion.

Dawu - the meritorious deeds ranked first among the twenty-six marshals. The French general, the outstanding battlefield commander and nobleman under Napoleon, received military training. In 1790, he led his wing to participate in the uprising that supported the Great Revolution. He made military achievements in the Battle of Belgium from 1792 to 1793, and was famous for preventing General Dimurier from traitoring the country. From 1798 to 1799, he followed Napoleon to expedition to Egypt and was promoted to major general. He was loyal to Napoleon and brave in combat, and was deeply appreciated by Napoleon.

It can be said that they are the most loyal people to Napoleon and the most capable assistant to Napoleon. Napoleon completely controls the entire French army through his influence and makes him completely unattended in political struggles, which is also the cornerstone of his power. It is exactly what Mao said: Power comes from the barrel of a gun. Napoleon controls the army, so almost no one in France can pose a threat to him. Of course, except for the assassination launched by the stubborn royalists.

It is precisely because of these strong support that he amended the Constitution in 1803 and declared himself to rule for life. Those who dared and opposed it were suppressed by him with powerful means.

At the banquet, Xiao Jie showed great enthusiasm and respect for these officials who held military power. He always shouted at him with his uncle. In addition, he was Napoleon's nephew, Napoleon's favorite nephew, and even a very likely heir, so he quickly won their courage.

And it was on that night that Napoleon told Xiao Jie that the Army Department had appointed him. Originally, Xiao Jie proposed to go to the combat troops, but this was opposed by almost everyone in the family, because that kind of place was too dangerous, and he was only fourteen years old. So with Napoleon's intervention, the Army Department rejected his application and transferred him to the Paris Garrison Command as a captain and staff officer, and immediately promoted him to the commendation of the courage to go to the front line. But the fool could see that it was like Napoleon's show of kindness. If other people without backgrounds were to go to the combat troops, they would rather wish you to go? No one would care about you even if you die.

At that time, the commander of the Paris garrison was Xiao Jie's uncle Mura. The whole family was relieved to put Xiao Jie in his place, and was safe and promoted quickly. From then on, Xiao Jie became a playboy who could work like a cup of coffee or tea and a newspaper, or go out for a walk, or even stay at home. Because the commander was his uncle and the uncle was the boss of the whole France, no one dared to say anything more.

When she got home, Xiao Jie asked directly: "Dad, how much money have we made in the past two years? Where is my share?"

"Don't you care about this? I thought you didn't want it?" Joseph said with a smile.

"Why don't you? You were just in charge of me before, and I was still in school, so I didn't ask. Now that I graduate, of course I have to know how many families I have."

"Oh, well, I'll tell you. In the past two years, we have sold a total of 150,000 rifles and 600 million bullets. The price of rifles is 500 francs and a profit of 20 francs. The price of bullets is 20 francs and a profit of 5 francs. A total of 60 million profits have been made. I have deposited all your 1,200 francs for you. I should have sold a lot of more, but now we are only equipped with the Guards, the First and Second Legions. There are also the Third, Fourth and Fifth Legions and the Cavalry Legions have not changed their clothes, but the government is really out of money, so we have to wait for a while before changing clothes." Joseph said.

The arms industry is indeed a huge profit. He has made so much money in two years. I don’t know how much the good things he has made in his hands. However, in order not to attract attention, he doesn’t plan to take them out for the time being.

At this time, Napoleon had already prepared for his crowning and becoming emperor because he was tempted by Xiao Jie earlier.

At 6 p.m. on December 1, 1804, the salutes of the Paris Training Ground, the Military Academy of Honor, and the Municipal Building continued until late at night. Although the cost of the celebration was greatly compressed, the salutes were still deafening. The voices of conversation and chamber music were completely submerged, and the foundations of the ancient medieval buildings that had experienced vicissitudes trembled with the sound of salutes. On May 18, Napoleon made the Senate's formal announcement of the establishment of the French Empire at the Palace of Santa Cru. On November 6, the referendum was overwhelmingly passed. Napoleon legally ascended the throne of the French emperor.
Chapter completed!