King's Landing in France

At this time, Dandong stood up: "But if we don't plunder from outside, how can we solve our financial problems?"

His words immediately aroused the echo of the group of friends around him.

An Ning looked at Dandong and said, "I have my own solution to this. The current financial problems are all due to short-sightedness. The parliament was too short-sighted on the issue of bonds before, causing this currency to become completely useless paper.

"I'm changing that through the bank I'm setting up, and in a year or two we'll have a universally accepted, stable paper money, and then I'll be able to take out the newly printed paper money in the form of a loan. To the Assembly and the Paris Commune!"

As soon as the voice fell, the entire council hall was immediately filled with discussions.

Danton asked for everyone: "Why can't Parliament print this kind of paper money? Why does it have to go through the loan step?"

An Ning replied: "Of course it's because you've ruined your reputation by distributing referral coupons indiscriminately. Now, as long as the vouchers are printed by the parliament, people will worry about distributing them sparingly.

"As for the banknotes I issued, everyone still has enough trust in them. I will use this trust carefully to control the printing volume. The form of the loan is also to let everyone understand that this thing is not printed by the parliament."

Danton: "But what you handed over to the council is just printed paper, but the loan will make you owe it with your own hands!"

An Ning: "As long as everyone thinks it's money, it's money."

"You're blackmailing the parliament!" Before Danton sat down, someone stood up and patted the table and shouted.

An Ning was convinced. Although he did gain benefits in this transaction process, this is indeed the best way to solve the financial problems facing the parliament at present.

An Ning actually just wants to be France's Greenspan.

Because there is no way to explain the mystery to this group of people who do not have modern financial knowledge, An Ning forcibly brought up this topic: "In short, I will put the main direction of the attack on the Rhine River and target the northern German states.

"As for the Low Countries, considering that they are republics like us, and there is no irreconcilable conflict between us, I propose that Bishop Talleyrand go to the Low Countries to mediate!"

Robespierre: ? !

Chapter 328

In the second half of An Ning's speech, Robespierre didn't listen to a word.

Complicated emotions lingered in his mind.

Talleyrand has long been included in the ranks of speculators by him, an ambitious man who tries to grab the fruits of the revolution, a bad person, and an object that should be eliminated.

When Frost accepted Paul Barras's gold bars, Robespierre believed Frost's statement: this is to use the blood sucked by speculators to stabilize the financial order.

Robespierre joked at the time that Frost looked Jewish when he portrayed his plans.

The Incorruptible One wishfully believes that it is impossible for his closest comrade-in-arms to betray him.

But now, the appearance of Talleyrand made his trusting heart hesitate.

Robespierre looked at the profile of Frost, who was talking endlessly, and suddenly felt that this familiar figure had become as strange as Danton.

It has changed, everything has changed.

Only me, the Incorruptible One, is still sticking to the original vision.

Robespierre felt sad from the bottom of his heart, it seems that it is too difficult for human beings to get out of the mud without being stained.

His colleagues back then, now he is the only one who is still walking alone.

Robespierre was shaken for a moment, thinking that this is fine, as long as he is also corrupted by those things and people, then he can return to the original state like Danton and Frost.

But he immediately strengthened his belief.

He said to himself: cheer up, Incorruptible One, even if you are alone, you must stick to the path you chose in the first place!

Because all his energy was spent on ideological struggle, Robespierre did not listen to Frost's speech at all, and he didn't even notice that Frost had finished speaking.

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An Ning waited patiently for a few seconds before calling out to her best friend, Robespierre the Incorruptible: "Maximilian! Mr. Speaker! I'm done talking, it's time to vote!"

Robespierre suddenly came to his senses: "Ah? Oh, that's it, it's time to vote! Sorry, your speech just now was full of ambition, and I couldn't help but enjoy the situation after continuing to develop."

An Ning couldn't help frowning.

Others would not be suspicious of An Ning when they said that, but this is Robespierre, he is usually unsmiling, why would he suddenly speak like this?

That Robespierre actually enjoys the future because of his ambitious speech?Mind-wandering at such an important meeting?

No, it's impossible just to be distracted.

The Uncorruptible will never be distracted while doing business.

For example, when playing bridge, he has always been very serious and has been counting his points.

No, he won't be distracted.

An Ning, who was so sure, interrupted Robespierre: "Don't be like this, it's not like you to be distracted, what's the matter, my friend?"

Robespierre hesitated for a moment, then showed a determined expression, and asked, "Why Talleyrand?"

An Ning: "Because he has diplomatic talent."

An Ning is telling the truth. He really asked Talleyrand to be in charge of mediating in the Low Countries because of his diplomatic skills in history.

An Ning is not really able to recognize talents with eyesight, he is just a mortal, if someone he doesn't know comes to him, he will be blinded, it is impossible for Zhuge Liang in the novel to see people accurately.

So he can only use his familiarity with history to find talents.

Not only did he want to use Talleyrand as a diplomat, but he would also find Fouche to be in charge of internal affairs and establish a police system in the future.

From An Ning's perspective, this is a very realistic choice to make the best use of everything.

But in Robespierre's view, this should not be the case.

After all, Talleyrand and Fouché are well-known speculators. When they were used, An Ning knew that Robespierre might have a grudge against him.

He also hesitated to use these two people.

The final conclusion is to use them. People who know these two are talented will naturally let them use them. As for Robespierre, you can use your own reputation to convince him.

So An Ning put on her most sincere attitude, looking straight into Robespierre's eyes: "Maximilian, I know that you may have opinions on Talleyrand, but his ability is beyond doubt.

"Also, think about how difficult it was at the beginning of the revolution. If it weren't for Talleyrand's suggestion that the National Assembly confiscate the church's property, the National Assembly and the Paris Commune would have starved to death because of lack of money."

Robespierre: "You are right. It is true that Talleyrand has contributed to the Republic, but the reason why the Republic is so difficult now is because speculators like him make a lot of money! Think about Ballas' five Hundred ounce gold bars!

"How do you know if all these moths have five hundred ounces of gold in their pockets?

"If we don't kill them all, the Republic will have no chance of survival!"

An Ning said kindly, "Maximilian, if you're talking about the economic problem, believe me, I can solve it just like solving military problems.

"Maximilian, please trust me, trust me as I trust you!"

What the hell am I doing? Why did I suddenly say the lines from Tianyuan Breakthrough? Is this the time to play tricks?

However, when speaking this string in French, the pronunciation is quite interesting.

It's a bit like a funny line, the kind that will appear in "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth".

Although An Ning's words were a joke that the people present couldn't know, Robespierre seemed to be hit to the core by these words.

His lips trembled slightly, and he held back for a few seconds before asking, "Of course I can trust you, but the question is, do you really trust me?"

An Ning nodded without hesitation: "Of course I believe in you, unconditionally."

Robespierre nodded tremblingly, and then took a deep breath: "Okay, then I believe you too. Then, we will discuss the direction of the next military operation and the appointment of Bishop Talleyrand as the plenipotentiary of the Low Countries." Vote on the special envoy!"

Robespierre seemed to cheer up and returned to the familiar incorruptible person.

He is adept at presiding over meeting votes.

The result of the vote was not surprising, almost unanimously passed.

An Ning didn't think that there might be a problem in this link, and no one would make things difficult for the Jacobin Big Four—the head of the Big Three—on this issue.

Basically, this vote is just a formality.

When the results of the vote came out, Robespierre read aloud the appointment of Talleyrand and the next step of combat authorization for Anning.

Arriving here, An Ning was about to get ready for a break, and it happened that there was a recess time at this time.

But just as he was about to leave, Robespierre stopped him: "Andy, are you free for dinner tonight?"

An Ning looked at Robespierre quite unexpectedly.

This is Robespierre, the Incorruptible. In the past year or so, he has not even shown up at the Jacobin Club, as if he has been cut off from the entire Parisian social circle.

So An Ning happily agreed: "Okay, shall we go to your house to eat? I will also try the landlady's cooking!"

Robespierre smiled, at least at this moment, his smile seemed unburdened: "I'll let her get something she's good at."

"Then I'm looking forward to it!"

I wake up and watch JD.com, hoping that the new crown of toothpaste will not affect too much... However, the new crown has no choice, and I can accept it if I lose.

Chapter 329

That night, An Ning came to Robespierre's house alone as promised.

Because Robespierre was still unmarried, it was inconvenient for An Ning to bring Christina over, so she came alone.

Christina insisted that Murat be An Ning's bodyguard, but An Ning couldn't resist her, so she took it with her.

In fact, it's not sure who will protect who if something happens. Maybe An Ning will do her best to keep her future generals from being here.

Originally, according to An Ning's idea, since Murat was also there, Robespierre could simply call Saint-Just, set up a four-player game, and go directly to the bridge session after dinner, right?

As a result, Robespierre rejected the proposal very seriously.

Robespierre pointed at An Ning and himself and said, "Just the two of us, I don't want to keep the landlady too busy."

An Ning always felt that Robespierre had something to say to herself.

So he turned to Murat and said, "It seems that Maximilian and I have some private matters to discuss."

Murat nodded immediately: "I'll go outside and take care of the horse."

"please."

After An Ning finished speaking, Robespierre also added: "Thank you for your hard work, uh..."

An Ning: "Mura, my guard officer."

When the word "Guard" was mentioned, Murat raised his head, seeming particularly proud.

Robespierre sighed sincerely: "The army is a good thing. Orders and regulations are prohibited, and everyone is united. If our parliament can be like the army, that would be great."

An Ning smiled and said: "That's not acceptable. The army is absolutely one-sided. If the commander is self-willed and unable to judge the situation, the army will lose the battle. Because the parliament has gathered various opinions, it is possible that everything will be lost because of one person's mistakes. Sex is greatly reduced."

Robespierre: "But parliament lost when it came to doing the right thing."

An Ning shrugged: "Everyone has their own benefits."

At this time, the landlady appeared at the stairs and glanced this way. Robespierre immediately remembered something, and said to An Ning: "I was so busy talking, I forgot that you are here for dinner. Mrs. Claire, you It's time to serve."

The landlady nodded immediately, and disappeared on the stairs.

Murat: "Then I'm leaving, I wish you... well, have a good meal."

An Ning wanted to laugh, but Robespierre looked serious, so he couldn't laugh either.

Murat turned and left, and when she went downstairs, she could hear the conversation between him and Mrs. Claire:

"I also prepared a stew for you."

"Really? Thank you, I will eat in the stables. As a cavalryman, I often eat in the stables."

Robespierre also heard what Murat said, and he commented: "You really found a lot of outstanding officers. I thought all the officers followed the nobles."

An Ning: "I'm just digging out talents who were originally covered up by the backward military officer system. Think about it before, only four generations of nobles could become military officers. How many people were unable to display their talents because they did not meet this condition."

Robespierre: "This is the evil of the old regime! That's why we have to bury it!"

As he spoke, he pushed open the door of his study, went straight to the desk and sat down, pushing the documents on the desk aside.

An Ning sat down across the desk, and joked, "Are we going to have dinner at the desk like this?"

"Sorry, I don't have a table here that can be used to entertain guests, so I can only use a desk to make ends meet."

An Ning nodded, and then looked around. Just like the last time I came here, Robespierre's study has a minimalist style.

It can be seen that this incorruptible person really did not accept even the slightest bribe.

At this moment, Robespierre suddenly said, "Compared to Danton's New Manor, isn't it much more shabby?"