Chapter 768 Forge ahead

As a product of the National Guard born in 1789, it can be said that it has been closely related to the revolution from the moment of its birth.

Therefore, it was also regarded as a thorn in the side of the monarchs after the Great Revolution. Emperor Napoleon, Louis XVIII, and Charles X all briefly abolished this revolutionary army, but eventually had to re-establish them.

During the period of the Kingdom of Orleans, Louis Philippe, who thought he was pushed to the throne by the National Guard, fully regarded the National Guard as a powerful guarantee for maintaining the regime, but the National Guard still betrayed him.

When Jerome Bonaparte became Emperor of the Second Empire, he also hated the National Guard, but he did not dare to disband the National Guard at the risk of the world.

Therefore, he can only choose to keep the National Guard from being full, not even half of the number, and deploy a large number of troops around Paris. As long as there is a change in Paris, the surrounding troops will be in the first place. Enter Paris for a while and crush the rebels.

Now, Niel has directly abolished the “National Guard” in the next round of military reform. This kind of reform really makes him feel a little dangerous.

After all, the history of the abolition of the National Guard was after 1870. Because France suffered an unprecedented defeat in the battle with Prussia, the entire France was holding a sigh of relief and wanted to settle accounts with Prussia, so they chose to imitate Prussia established a reserve system and a general staff system.

Even in such an environment, the National Guard was abolished only after a separate game by the parliament.

The current French Empire has not yet suffered the situation of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. Jerome Bonaparte doubts whether the reform of the abolition of the National Guard can be carried out smoothly.

In the face of Jerome Bonaparte’s solemn question, Niel also replied with a solemn expression: “Your Majesty, I know very well the position of the National Guard in the hearts of our people!

But I also tell you that the National Guard system is no longer suitable for France. ”

Afterwards, Niel told Jerome Bonaparte about the situation in which he sent people to various provinces and cities to investigate.

According to the survey results of the Ministry of War, the vast majority of the National Guard in France are not called the army at all, but are local militia groups at best. In some places, people who are almost 50 years old are even specially selected to join the National Guard.

“Your Majesty, is it still necessary for an organization like this to exist in France?” Nieril asked Jerome Bonaparte irresponsibly, and then continued: “Let them continue to be rotten like this. Go on, it’s better to abolish them!”

“Niel, some things must be done if they are not right!” Jerome Bonaparte shook his head with a wry smile and said.

As a traveler, he didn’t know the strength of the National Guard. In the “future” Franco-Prussian War, Gambetta led 600,000 (proclaimed) National Guards to Paris to relieve the siege, but was killed by an army of the Kingdom of Prussia. Fixed in place and unable to move.

One can imagine how much water the National Guard has.

However, as Jerome Bonaparte said, some things are known to be wrong, but they must be done according to the wrong.

“Your Majesty, I don’t understand!” Niel shook his head and replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

Jerome Bonaparte raised his head and glanced at Niel. From Niel’s eyes, he saw unwillingness.

What Niel didn’t understand was that he was just unwilling to have his military reform denied.

“The issue of the National Guard is really too broad, and it can be said that it affects the whole body!” Jerome Bonaparte persuaded Niel with all his heart: “We still consider the issue of the National Guard. Let’s start a new stove outside the frame!”

“Start over?” Niel showed a puzzled expression.

“We can set up another reserve army, and this reserve army will be used for training every year except for the time of farming!

In order to be able to enter the battle as soon as possible in times of war! “Jérôme Bonaparte explained to Niel.

His idea also came from Niel, but it was Niel thirteen years later.

“Your Majesty, what about the people in the National Guard?” Niel asked back.

“Those people, treat them like they don’t exist!” Jerome Bonaparte shrugged and replied to Niel.

“However, they will also consume a lot of our money!” Niel continued to Jerome Bonaparte, “and I can assure you! If you did not choose to abolish the National Guard, those who were The recruited soldiers will try their best to escape to the National Guard to avoid your recruiting!”

“This…” Jerome Bonaparte’s brows were slightly furrowed, and what Niel said indeed had some truth.

“Is it really the only way to abolish the National Guard?” Jerome Bonaparte asked Niel again.

“Your Majesty, we must have the determination of a strong man to break his wrist!” Niel said firmly to Jerome Bonaparte.

Niel in 1855 was a little less compromised than Niel in 1868, and a little more firm in reform.

Seeing that Nierre steadfastly wanted to implement the reform of the abolition of the National Guard, Jerome Bonaparte pondered for a while, and finally he chose to agree with Nierre’s point of view.

After all, the only way for the future of the French army is to establish a well-established reserve force.

Jerome Bonaparte gritted his teeth and walked forward no matter what the price was.

“Your General Staff will issue a report on the National Guard in the shortest possible time, and the content of the report must clearly state the situation and status of the National Guard in all places!

At that time, I will go to the Bourbon Palace with the report and the military reform, I think I should be able to convince those old diehards in the Legislative Council! ‘ said Jerome Bonaparte to Nierre.

“Yes! Your Majesty!” Niel nodded and replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

“I’m quite satisfied with the remaining military reforms!” Jerome Bona encouraged Niel: “I hope you can make persistent efforts!”

“I will definitely live up to your expectations!” Nierre replied seriously to Jerome Bonaparte.

He knew that whether it was raising the authority of the General Staff or abolishing the National Guard, it was Jerome Bonaparte who used his prestige to protect him.

If his reforms did not meet Jerome Bonaparte’s expectations, he would most likely be ousted by Jerome Bonaparte.

So Niel had to instigate the spirit of twelve points to get the job done.

Therefore, during the period from late May to early June, Marshal Niel was not idle for a moment. The staff of the General Staff he quickly summoned went to the French provinces and cities in plain clothes to collect information that was unfavorable to the National Guard. , so that Jerome Bonaparte could completely bury the National Guard.

And Jerome Bonaparte also took advantage of this time to turn his attention to Algeria, a land conquered by France for nearly 25 years.

So, Jerome Bonaparte called the Minister of the Interior, Pessini, and asked him about the imprisoned Abdul Qadir.

Pessini told Jérôme Bonaparte that eight years had passed since the arrest of Abdou Kadir, the last (formed) rebel leader in Algiers. During the time, Abdul Qadir stayed quietly in a prison near Paris.

Jerome Bonaparte asked Pessini curiously, Abdul Qadir didn’t think about escaping prison during this period of time!

Pessini responded to Jérôme Bonaparte that due to the special status of Abdul Qadir, the place where he was detained was different from that of ordinary political prisoners. The previous Orleans government specially arranged a single prison for him. .

Afterwards, Jerome Bonaparte ordered Pessini to take him to the education where Abdul Kadivin was.

Persini had to do as Jerome Bonaparte intended. After the carriage carrying Jerome Bonaparte and Persini to the prison outside Paris, Jerome Bonaparte saw that he was being held in solitary confinement. of Abdul Kadiwan. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com

After 8 years of imprisonment, Abdul Kadiwen was slightly haggard, but he was still full of energy.

“Your Majesty, this is the traitor Abdul Qadir!” The warden in charge of watching Abdul Qadir enthusiastically introduced Abdul Qadir to Jerome Bonaparte. life.

“No need to introduce! I know it all!” Jerome Bonaparte raised his hand to stop the prison director’s introduction, and then asked Abdou Kadivine lightly, “Mr Kadivine, would you like to? Free again!”

Hearing “freedom”, Abdou Kadivin’s eyes lit up, he hurriedly ran to Jerome Bonaparte and responded: “Your Majesty, I dream of regaining free!”

“As long as you can agree to a few conditions of mine, I am willing to grant you freedom!” Jerome Bonaparte said to Abdul Kadivine.

“Your Majesty, what conditions do you want me to promise you?” Abdul Kadivine asked Jerome Bonaparte again.

“First of all, you must promise that after you get out of prison, you will not engage in terrorist activities against France!” Jerome Bonaparte said to Abdou Kadivine.

“Your Majesty, I think no arrogant guy can go against a monarch who has conquered the whole of Europe!” Abdul Kadir touted Jerome Bonaparte.

“And after you get out of prison! You can’t go to Algiers!” Jerome Bonaparte once again said to Abdul Qadir.

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