Chapter 202: Victory
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Chapter 202: Victory
Brousshe's cavalry played only a minor role in the grand scheme of things. With just over a thousand light cavalrymen, what could they achieve against Napoleon's massive army of over sixty thousand? Brousshe attempted to disrupt Napoleon's advance by darting around with his cavalry, trying to buy some time for the Duke of Brunswick's forces on the other side. But his harassment had little effect, and on one occasion, his cavalry ventured too close, leading to a volley of musket fire from the French infantry, resulting in significant casualties.
After a few laps, Brousshe decided to halt the cavalry at a safer distance to give their horses a chance to rest. It wouldn't be wise to exhaust their mounts; if the French cavalry decided to charge at that moment, escape would be nearly impossible.
As expected, Orlans and his cavalry unit soon approached and confronted Brousshe. After a brief standoff, Brousshe decided it was time to retreat.
His adjutant inquired, "General, shall we retreat to Verdun?"
Brousshe responded firmly, "No, we can't lead the enemy's main force there. We are heading to Longwy."
As a result, Napoleon's army successfully reached Verdun.
Meanwhile, the Duke of Brunswick had managed to regroup as many troops as he could and retreated to his camp. However, the hasty withdrawal resulted in the loss of many supplies, including the British artillery, though they had the foresight to spike the cannon barrels before leaving.Folloow current novÊls on nov/3lb((in).(co/m)
The Anglo-Prussian army, while trying to establish a defensive line, was well aware that bringing all their supplies with them was impossible. They were trapped between the Northern French army and the Italian army, waiting for the inevitable encirclement.
Beyond their fragile defensive line, Napoleon, flanked by a group of his generals, walked toward Joseph, who was accompanied by his advisors.
Joseph extended his hand to Napoleon and said, "General, I now officially transfer command from the defensive to the offensive."
Their hands shook, and Napoleon inquired, "Where will you be heading next?"
"Back to the laboratory," Joseph replied.
"Ah, you always enjoy staying in the rear," Napoleon remarked.
With these matters settled, the French envoy, General Fierma, departed from the coalition camp.
On the following morning, with only two hours remaining until the deadline, the Duke of Brunswick led his surrounded force of over forty thousand soldiers to surrender to the French. He handed over his marshal's baton to Napoleon. The more than forty thousand British and Prussian soldiers accompanying him laid down their arms as well.
The news was rapidly relayed to Paris, and the "Truth of Science" newspaper immediately issued a special edition, which was distributed for free throughout the city. Soon, everyone in Paris learned of the uplifting news, and jubilation echoed throughout the entire city.
Even within the offices of the War Ministry, Carnot could clearly hear the cheers. However, instead of boosting his spirits, these cheers furrowed his brow even further.
He was aware of Joseph's manipulation of the false information. On this matter, Joseph had not deceived him. But the unexpected rebellion resulting from this fabricated news frustrated Carnot. He had thought that the Royalists were already severely weakened after the previous uprising.
Regarding Napoleon's suppression of the Royalist revolt, if asked whether Carnot supported it or not, he would undoubtedly approve. However, the way Napoleon presented the situation in the Assembly had deeply agitated Carnot, as it seemed to undermine the foundations of democracy and the republican system.
Though Lucien had assured him that neither Joseph nor Napoleon had ambitions to become dictators, Carnot remained somewhat concerned.
Carnot was certain that Joseph had no aspirations for the role of dictator, given his inclination to remain in the shadows. Joseph's life philosophy revolved around "making a fortune quietly."
As for Lucien, Carnot was equally confident that he would never consider becoming a dictator. He had watched Lucien grow up and knew him well. Lucien was more interested in fine wines, exquisite cuisine, beautiful women, and idling away his time than pursuing political power. Lucien's life idol was not Caesar or Augustus but the legendary Don Juan.
Napoleon, however, was less predictable. His personal heroes were not limited to Caesar; he also admired Alexander the Great. So, there was a possibility that he might genuinely aspire to be a dictator, or even aim to be the "First Citizen."
Nonetheless, Carnot agreed with Lucien's perspective: France was currently locked in a struggle as a single nation against the entire reactionary feudal world. In the long run, the two were incompatible. Therefore, in this critical moment, it was necessary to accept a temporary dictatorship, as long as it would ensure the fundamental intereststhe sovereignty of the people.
"In the land of freedom and democracy, in a battle against the autocratic and dark nations of Europe," Carnot mused, "from a long-term perspective, these are irreconcilable forces. We are not like the United States, which can remain isolated from the rest of the world. So, at this critical juncture, in accordance with the 'Social Contract,' the sovereignty of France naturally derives from the French people, and the government's power is derived from the people's concession. While we prefer that each person yields as little power as possible, at times, relinquishing more authority to safeguard the most fundamental interestthe people's sovereigntyis necessary."
In the current situation, Carnot had to admit that France required a clean and efficient government, one capable of making swift decisions and unwaveringly implementing them. Many of the figures who had previously manipulated events in the political arena had been proven either lacking in ability or marred by moral shortcomings. Therefore, for now, they had to accept a temporary dictatorship.
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Chapter 202: Victory
Brousshe's cavalry played only a minor role in the grand scheme of things. With just over a thousand light cavalrymen, what could they achieve against Napoleon's massive army of over sixty thousand? Brousshe attempted to disrupt Napoleon's advance by darting around with his cavalry, trying to buy some time for the Duke of Brunswick's forces on the other side. But his harassment had little effect, and on one occasion, his cavalry ventured too close, leading to a volley of musket fire from the French infantry, resulting in significant casualties.
After a few laps, Brousshe decided to halt the cavalry at a safer distance to give their horses a chance to rest. It wouldn't be wise to exhaust their mounts; if the French cavalry decided to charge at that moment, escape would be nearly impossible.
As expected, Orlans and his cavalry unit soon approached and confronted Brousshe. After a brief standoff, Brousshe decided it was time to retreat.
His adjutant inquired, "General, shall we retreat to Verdun?"
Brousshe responded firmly, "No, we can't lead the enemy's main force there. We are heading to Longwy."
As a result, Napoleon's army successfully reached Verdun.
Meanwhile, the Duke of Brunswick had managed to regroup as many troops as he could and retreated to his camp. However, the hasty withdrawal resulted in the loss of many supplies, including the British artillery, though they had the foresight to spike the cannon barrels before leaving.Folloow current novÊls on nov/3lb((in).(co/m)
The Anglo-Prussian army, while trying to establish a defensive line, was well aware that bringing all their supplies with them was impossible. They were trapped between the Northern French army and the Italian army, waiting for the inevitable encirclement.
Beyond their fragile defensive line, Napoleon, flanked by a group of his generals, walked toward Joseph, who was accompanied by his advisors.
Joseph extended his hand to Napoleon and said, "General, I now officially transfer command from the defensive to the offensive."
Their hands shook, and Napoleon inquired, "Where will you be heading next?"
"Back to the laboratory," Joseph replied.
"Ah, you always enjoy staying in the rear," Napoleon remarked.
With these matters settled, the French envoy, General Fierma, departed from the coalition camp.
On the following morning, with only two hours remaining until the deadline, the Duke of Brunswick led his surrounded force of over forty thousand soldiers to surrender to the French. He handed over his marshal's baton to Napoleon. The more than forty thousand British and Prussian soldiers accompanying him laid down their arms as well.
The news was rapidly relayed to Paris, and the "Truth of Science" newspaper immediately issued a special edition, which was distributed for free throughout the city. Soon, everyone in Paris learned of the uplifting news, and jubilation echoed throughout the entire city.
Even within the offices of the War Ministry, Carnot could clearly hear the cheers. However, instead of boosting his spirits, these cheers furrowed his brow even further.
He was aware of Joseph's manipulation of the false information. On this matter, Joseph had not deceived him. But the unexpected rebellion resulting from this fabricated news frustrated Carnot. He had thought that the Royalists were already severely weakened after the previous uprising.
Regarding Napoleon's suppression of the Royalist revolt, if asked whether Carnot supported it or not, he would undoubtedly approve. However, the way Napoleon presented the situation in the Assembly had deeply agitated Carnot, as it seemed to undermine the foundations of democracy and the republican system.
Though Lucien had assured him that neither Joseph nor Napoleon had ambitions to become dictators, Carnot remained somewhat concerned.
Carnot was certain that Joseph had no aspirations for the role of dictator, given his inclination to remain in the shadows. Joseph's life philosophy revolved around "making a fortune quietly."
As for Lucien, Carnot was equally confident that he would never consider becoming a dictator. He had watched Lucien grow up and knew him well. Lucien was more interested in fine wines, exquisite cuisine, beautiful women, and idling away his time than pursuing political power. Lucien's life idol was not Caesar or Augustus but the legendary Don Juan.
Napoleon, however, was less predictable. His personal heroes were not limited to Caesar; he also admired Alexander the Great. So, there was a possibility that he might genuinely aspire to be a dictator, or even aim to be the "First Citizen."
Nonetheless, Carnot agreed with Lucien's perspective: France was currently locked in a struggle as a single nation against the entire reactionary feudal world. In the long run, the two were incompatible. Therefore, in this critical moment, it was necessary to accept a temporary dictatorship, as long as it would ensure the fundamental intereststhe sovereignty of the people.
"In the land of freedom and democracy, in a battle against the autocratic and dark nations of Europe," Carnot mused, "from a long-term perspective, these are irreconcilable forces. We are not like the United States, which can remain isolated from the rest of the world. So, at this critical juncture, in accordance with the 'Social Contract,' the sovereignty of France naturally derives from the French people, and the government's power is derived from the people's concession. While we prefer that each person yields as little power as possible, at times, relinquishing more authority to safeguard the most fundamental interestthe people's sovereigntyis necessary."
In the current situation, Carnot had to admit that France required a clean and efficient government, one capable of making swift decisions and unwaveringly implementing them. Many of the figures who had previously manipulated events in the political arena had been proven either lacking in ability or marred by moral shortcomings. Therefore, for now, they had to accept a temporary dictatorship.
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Chapter 202: VictoryBrousshe's cavalry played only a minor role in the grand scheme of things. With just over a thousand light cavalrymen, what could they achieve against Napoleon's massive army of over sixty thousand? Brousshe attempted to disrupt Napoleon's advance by darting around with his cavalry, trying to buy some time for the Duke of Brunswick's forces on the other side. But his harassment had little effect, and on one occasion, his cavalry ventured too close, leading to a volley of musket fire from the French infantry, resulting in significant casualties.After a few laps, Brousshe decided to halt the cavalry at a safer distance to give their horses a chance to rest. It wouldn't be wise to exhaust their mounts; if the French cavalry decided to charge at that moment, escape would be nearly impossible.As expected, Orlans and his cavalry unit soon approached and confronted Brousshe. After a brief standoff, Brousshe decided it was time to retreat.His adjutant inquired, "General, shall we retreat to Verdun?"Brousshe responded firmly, "No, we can't lead the enemy's main force there. We are heading to Longwy."As a result, Napoleon's army successfully reached Verdun.Meanwhile, the Duke of Brunswick had managed to regroup as many troops as he could and retreated to his camp. However, the hasty withdrawal resulted in the loss of many supplies, including the British artillery, though they had the foresight to spike the cannon barrels before leaving.Folloow current novEls on nov/3lbin.co/mThe Anglo-Prussian army, while trying to establish a defensive line, was well aware that bringing all their supplies with them was impossible. They were trapped between the Northern French army and the Italian army, waiting for the inevitable encirclement.Beyond their fragile defensive line, Napoleon, flanked by a group of his generals, walked toward Joseph, who was accompanied by his advisors.Joseph extended his hand to Napoleon and said, "General, I now officially transfer command from the defensive to the offensive."Their hands shook, and Napoleon inquired, "Where will you be heading next?""Back to the laboratory," Joseph replied."Ah, you always enjoy staying in the rear," Napoleon remarked.With these matters settled, the French envoy, General Fierma, departed from the coalition camp.On the following morning, with only two hours remaining until the deadline, the Duke of Brunswick led his surrounded force of over forty thousand soldiers to surrender to the French. He handed over his marshal's baton to Napoleon. The more than forty thousand British and Prussian soldiers accompanying him laid down their arms as well.The news was rapidly relayed to Paris, and the "Truth of Science" newspaper immediately issued a special edition, which was distributed for free throughout the city. Soon, everyone in Paris learned of the uplifting news, and jubilation echoed throughout the entire city.Even within the offices of the War Ministry, Carnot could clearly hear the cheers. However, instead of boosting his spirits, these cheers furrowed his brow even further.He was aware of Joseph's manipulation of the false information. On this matter, Joseph had not deceived him. But the unexpected rebellion resulting from this fabricated news frustrated Carnot. He had thought that the Royalists were already severely weakened after the previous uprising.Regarding Napoleon's suppression of the Royalist revolt, if asked whether Carnot supported it or not, he would undoubtedly approve. However, the way Napoleon presented the situation in the Assembly had deeply agitated Carnot, as it seemed to undermine the foundations of democracy and the republican system.Though Lucien had assured him that neither Joseph nor Napoleon had ambitions to become dictators, Carnot remained somewhat concerned.Carnot was certain that Joseph had no aspirations for the role of dictator, given his inclination to remain in the shadows. Joseph's life philosophy revolved around "making a fortune quietly."As for Lucien, Carnot was equally confident that he would never consider becoming a dictator. He had watched Lucien grow up and knew him well. Lucien was more interested in fine wines, exquisite cuisine, beautiful women, and idling away his time than pursuing political power. Lucien's life idol was not Caesar or Augustus but the legendary Don Juan.Napoleon, however, was less predictable. His personal heroes were not limited to Caesar; he also admired Alexander the Great. So, there was a possibility that he might genuinely aspire to be a dictator, or even aim to be the "First Citizen."Nonetheless, Carnot agreed with Lucien's perspective: France was currently locked in a struggle as a single nation against the entire reactionary feudal world. In the long run, the two were incompatible. Therefore, in this critical moment, it was necessary to accept a temporary dictatorship, as long as it would ensure the fundamental intereststhe sovereignty of the people."In the land of freedom and democracy, in a battle against the autocratic and dark nations of Europe," Carnot mused, "from a long-term perspective, these are irreconcilable forces. We are not like the United States, which can remain isolated from the rest of the world. So, at this critical juncture, in accordance with the 'Social Contract,' the sovereignty of France naturally derives from the French people, and the government's power is derived from the people's concession. While we prefer that each person yields as little power as possible, at times, relinquishing more authority to safeguard the most fundamental interestthe people's sovereigntyis necessary."In the current situation, Carnot had to admit that France required a clean and efficient government, one capable of making swift decisions and unwaveringly implementing them. Many of the figures who had previously manipulated events in the political arena had been proven either lacking in ability or marred by moral shortcomings. Therefore, for now, they had to accept a temporary dictatorship.Unlock exclusive early access to The Complete Novel All the chapters before anyone else by becoming a valued member of my Patreon community.
