Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

Wellington's feeling about Solovyov was that the boy was young after all, and his fox tail was about to be exposed. Although he could not be said to be cunning, he was definitely smart.

He might even be trying to prevent himself from obtaining some important intelligence. He was always talking about everything under the sun, and he must have some hidden purpose when he was showing off his knowledge.

Napoleon's view of Solovyov was that he was his ex-wife's nephew, his sister's lover, and Alexander's best thug.

Moreover, he was the emperor and an elder in every sense of the word, and he always seemed to be the one looking after the children's table.

But Wellington was an outsider and when he met Solovyov for the first time, he did not have the insight that Suvorov had in the past. At that time, Solovyov was still a young man, not a mature general like he is now.

It was just a first meeting, and he was just looking at someone who was somewhat famous but whom he had never met.

Therefore, his attitude is more objective.

In fact, he had already noticed something was wrong, but he just didn't know where to start.

But that’s all. Wellington didn’t open his clairvoyance.

And Solovyov himself did not claim to be familiar with history.

They are the so-called history graduate students, who work on a few projects under their supervisors, form some research viewpoints, and may know some historical trends.

But with more variables, things are going to change.

Solovyov himself knew very well that he fell in love with Polina because of Demid's treatment and a series of coincidences.

Solovyov tested this boy's academic performance and found it to be quite good.

When I first arrived on the island, I discovered that he had some skills in staff work.

Even though he was well versed in communications, Solovyov did not expect that saving the child would bring anything.

What he didn't expect was that he would become his son-in-law in the future, and would always be able to play a role around Napoleon.

As for the sneak kiss with Octavia in the garden, he touched everything that should be touched, and
The last step has not yet begun. These two children are surprisingly innocent and even look nothing like their parents.

While Solovyov was thinking this, Demid was trying to signal Napoleon's boat.

"Your Majesty, this is it. If we set out quietly, on a night of lunar eclipse, the faint light will be visible at this distance."

"That's good. My mission for you is to be in charge of the communication between the two ships. We only need a few people to act."

"Your Majesty, where are we going?"

"Demid, you are just pretending to be confused. You know exactly what we are going to do."

"Uncle, I am only worried about you. This adventure is very dangerous, and Aunt Catherine is still very young."

"Just like your father, you think too much. If your father were still alive, he would be an excellent legion commander and could help me guard the rear. Unfortunately, the damn yellow fever has infected all three of you, except your father."

When Napoleon saw his nephew, he thought of the unfortunate Leclerc who died young.

"But you're in too much of a hurry, Uncle. Octavia's dad always quotes, haste makes waste."

"This boy, he's also my nephew, and Octavia is a good girl, so it's not appropriate to take risks at a time like this."

"We are in love, but we don't have an uncle yet. As you know, we have been together since we were young, and her mother raised me. Our relationship is very strong. She is a little worried, but she is willing to go with us."

"But it's too dangerous for a girl. She's not even sixteen years old. You are a man and can go with us. I believe in your ability. When you are twenty years old, you can try to be a brigade general. But Octavia can't do that."

"She will definitely go with us, and her cooking is delicious. Don't you appreciate it?"

For a girl of nobility, who is well-versed in household management, it must be said that having a mother who is a housekeeper is a huge advantage.

"Well, if your aunt wishes to come to Paris, she may need such a girl. It would be dangerous for her to stay on the island of Elba. Although the people here welcome us, they do not welcome my taxes."

Napoleon was still a little stubborn, but his willingness to take Octavia with him always made Demid happy.

He hugged his uncle, who was the French emperor and the most humble one because of his background.

"I just noticed that you've grown really fast. In the blink of an eye, you're taller than me, and you're even taller."

"He is not as tall as the Archduke Nicholas. He is only shorter than the King of Wurtemberg."

"Damn it, maybe Michelle is right. What a person wants to be is not determined by God, but by his parents. As for the environment, it is just another factor."

After all, Napoleon was not that interested in the church, even though his uncle was a bishop.

There is always a tendency to oppose the church, and now he even thinks divergently that the church must have made many mistakes in astronomy and biology.

The reason why Napoleon brought Demid along and made these arrangements in February was because he had obtained a lot of the latest intelligence.

The second time Solovyov went to the island, he just exchanged views with him and didn't even give any hints.

This guy probably has some conspiracy. He always gave me hints before, or he might turn into a riddler like Alexander.

But this time, he didn't give any hints, but instead talked a few more words with his baby daughter.

This kind of relationship between father and daughter? For Napoleon, Catherine also gave him a daughter, and he would probably become a father-in-law in the future.

But what kind of son-in-law to choose is also a problem.

He even had a strange dream the night his daughter was born.

She had four beautiful daughters. One married an Arab, one married a Jew, and one married a Chinese. As for the youngest daughter,
This dream is so strange, but it's always nice to have a daughter.

That boy Solovyov has a lot of girls, and they are scattered in many places. It seems that this little fox is the one who is prone to this kind of thing.

This is what Napoleon thought, and the subsequent preparations were indeed proceeding step by step.

The British planned to use their naval advantage to unilaterally send Napoleon to an Atlantic island, and Alexander would definitely be very angry at that time.

Although he was the Tsar's brother-in-law and the Tsar's most troublesome enemy, Napoleon firmly believed in his friendship with the Tsar. All the Tsars were very proud. Although Alexander was a riddle man and very different from his father Paul, as a monarch, he still had a good personal reputation and always fulfilled the promises he made.

This would cause the relationship between Britain and Russia to deteriorate, but it would have nothing to do with Napoleon himself.

It is not so easy to escape in the Mediterranean, after all, there is only one exit, Gibraltar. If you are in the Azores or Madeira, you may be able to reach America.

Although Napoleon was very concerned about his reputation, he had to go somewhere under the threat of the British.

In addition, the most important information is that France is in a mess now.

Although Louis XVIII tried his best to smooth things over after his return, the royalists had done too many evil things.

Moreover, France's financial situation was very bad. Although it was not burdened by war reparations, the domestic fiscal deficit was a problem.
The army was on half pay, civil servants were laid off, domestic order was in chaos, prices soared, and taxes even increased instead of decreased, and there were also those royalist nobles and clergy who retaliated.

Even because of some magical operations, the folks from Vendée and Provence have now become troublemakers.

The former was just the Prussian army stationed there for a month, but the latter was more troublesome.

As for the latter, the taxes have been collected for who knows when and the common people have become paupers, so they really have to take a walk on the streets.

Under such circumstances, Napoleon really wanted to return to France.

As for time, he also considered it.

There was even a providential aid in that Mr. Campbell went to Livorno to rejoin his mistress, and was away for several weeks.

Mr. Hudson Lowe, who is obviously an army soldier but is always patrolling back and forth on his ship, has his ship undergoing maintenance in Corsica and Sardinia recently. Only a few ships are operating in the waters north of Elba Island.

This is a godsend opportunity. If we miss it, it will probably be too late when the British really decide to break their promise.

Even if they still fulfilled their promise, Napoleon could not sit still here. Louis XVIII would not give him a penny, not even the Tsar could step in.

This makes Emperor Napoleon, a prominent figure and conqueror who once made the European continent tremble at his feet, become a parasite and a gigolo.

Not only does he have to rely on the money his mother saves to live, his wife also has to provide him with daily expenses, and he even needs help from his unreliable sister.

If it continues for a long time, this won't work.

How could he bear this? It was more painful than giving him expired poison or hanging him.

And in the case of France, Napoleon came up with the behavior that was later imitated by his fans.

France needed Napoleon. They were fed up with the stupid rule of the Bourbon dynasty. The people of Paris regarded the anti-French coalition forces as liberators and welcomed the king's return.

Now, everyone hates the Bourbon royal family, and perhaps only the eldest princess who lives with her husband in Austria is not hated.

So he finally made up his mind to take action.

But this team of adventurers looks very strange.

In addition to Bertrand, Drouot and Cambronne who followed Napoleon, as well as his nephew Demid Leclerc and his fiancée, and the old guards, there were also relatives brought by these loyal subordinates. There were also a few Jacobins mixed in, and even people who were exiled here by Napoleon himself.

"Your Majesty, we are willing to go with you. And for France, as long as the damned stupid king is driven away, we will do anything, but you must pardon some of our friends, and they should return to France."

That being said, after Napoleon got along with these people, they also felt that having such a leader was better than the Bourbon idiots who only cared about the interests of the royal family.

Although Louis XVIII tried to change, those around him disagreed.

Especially the stubborn Count of Artois, who even wanted to increase taxes. There was not even a "Long Live the King" yet, but there were already "Ten Thousand Taxes for the King".

"So, you guys are willing to go with me?"

"In addition to the loyal old guards, several generals, your nephew, the lovely girl who is willing to follow your nephew anywhere, you also have me and these loyal miners in the mine. In addition, you should let the former governor come back. After you leave, there will be less tax revenue here."

"Of course, this should even be a tourist attraction in the future, my friend."

The two smiled at each other, which was considered as their final promise.

Napoleon was now ready to escape from the island.

But he also heard some movement in the grove, and someone would always do this at this time.
That cranky girl turned out to be half Russian, with her mother's half Italian. She was a wonderful girl, and she would probably be very happy if she and her nephew could find a place to live quietly.

But the two of them are willing to follow me on this adventure, a young boy and a young girl, they are indeed very precious.

They probably inherited some of the advantages of their respective parents.

As for what happened in the grove, Napoleon didn't care. The two of them just went on a journey before this adventure.
Octavia now understood why her mother stayed with her father for a few days at her age but never got married.

It is indeed a wonderful thing to have a man you love.

It's just that she didn't have the same religious issues as her mother, and she always wanted to be with Demid in the future and get married.

"Okay, you're starting to get crazy again. If mom knew about this, it would be a bit troublesome, you know. She wants us to do this after we get married."

"But we may all die in the next adventure. I have heard from those old sailors that everything at sea is very dangerous, otherwise I would not come to you at this time."

"Don't worry, we will be fine. Your father taught me a lot of things, which are even more practical than what your uncle taught me."

In fact, the reason why he sided with his father-in-law so quickly was that what Solovyov taught him was easy to use.

Including map work, planning, and communication
He can now be an excellent staff officer, but not yet a chief of staff because he still has a lot to learn.

As for Emperor Napoleon, his new adventure will come soon.

Even the date is significant, as the action began on February 1815, 2.

Fortunately, there is more precipitation on the Mediterranean side, and the climate is warm so there is no snow.

Otherwise, it always feels very strange. (End of this chapter)