Make France Great Again-Chapter 960 - 951: Ambassador Kaotz’s Promise

Upon hearing that Ambassador Kaoz and Ambassador Richard Metternich had arrived, Jerome Bonaparte paused slightly and immediately asked Bashirio about the external reaction to his assassination attempt.

Bashirio informed Jerome Bonaparte that all the newspapers in Paris were reporting the news of him and Augusta being attacked last night at the Paris Opera House; all patriotic citizens within Paris were condemning the assassins who attempted to kill him.

"No wonder they came so quickly!!" Jerome Bonaparte muttered to himself, then turned and asked, "Are Ambassador Kaoz and Ambassador Richard Metternich still at Tuileries Palace?"

"Both ambassadors are still at Tuileries Palace!" Bashirio replied to Jerome Bonaparte, "I have arranged separate rooms for the two ambassadors. Which one would you like to meet first?"

Jerome Bonaparte stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Let’s talk to Ambassador Kaoz first!"

"Yes!" Bashirio led the way, and Jerome Bonaparte followed slowly behind him.

When Bashirio reached the staircase, he turned around and asked Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, would you like to eat something before going over?"

"Never mind!" Jerome Bonaparte shook his head and responded to Bashirio, "We can eat at any time; let’s meet with Ambassador Kaoz first!"

"Yes!" Bashirio again turned to lead Jerome Bonaparte upstairs.

Soon, they arrived at the room where Ambassador Kaoz was located.

"Your Majesty, Ambassador Kaoz is inside!" Bashirio said to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Hmm!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded, then instructed Bashirio to head to Ambassador Richard Metternich’s room and let him know he would be over shortly.

After Bashirio took his leave, Jerome Bonaparte opened the door and entered the room.

As Ambassador Kaoz, who was seated in the room, saw Jerome Bonaparte at the doorway, he quickly stood up to greet him.

After meeting, Ambassador Kaoz first bowed to Jerome Bonaparte to show respect, and then Jerome Bonaparte spoke to Ambassador Kaoz, "Sorry for keeping you waiting! Ambassador Kaoz!"

"Your Majesty, it’s nothing!" Ambassador Kaoz responded with a smile to Jerome Bonaparte, "Seeing you safe and sound, it’s worth the wait!"

For Ambassador Kaoz, Jerome Bonaparte and his Second Empire were among the most important allies of the Kingdom of Britain.

Even if this ally occasionally "backstabs" the Kingdom of Britain on some issues (for example, the Kingdom of Morocco question, the French Empire used the fact that Britain needed them to force Britain to abandon its protection of the Kingdom of Morocco).

But on larger matters, the French Empire remains the most reliable ally of the Kingdom of Britain.

Especially now that all of Europe is on the brink of chaos (Russia’s two governments are still fighting, the Kingdom of Prussia established a republic in the Rhine Region, rural revolts in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, small anti-Austrian waves in the Kingdom of Venice-Lombardy), the French Empire’s power is needed to maintain balance.

If the French Empire were to be overthrown like in 1848, the entire Europe might relive the previous turmoil.

At that time, the Kingdom of Britain’s foreign policy would again be stuck in temporary confusion.

Therefore, Ambassador Kaoz was more concerned about Jerome Bonaparte and the Second Empire’s regime than even some ministers of the Second Empire.

In fact, last night, Ambassador Kaoz received a report from a subordinate who rushed back from the Paris Opera House, saying: Jerome Bonaparte was attacked at the entrance of the Paris Opera House and was in an uncertain state.

His first thought then was to go to the scene to see if Jerome Bonaparte was indeed dead.

Just considering that, as an ambassador, it would easily cause misunderstandings, possibly leading people to think it was an assassination organized by Britain, and that Ambassador Kaoz came to see if the target was successfully assassinated. Hence, he wasn’t in a hurry to go over.

He was somewhat nervous at the time, so he sent a telegraph to London overnight, which said: The Emperor of the French Empire was attacked outside the Paris Opera House, currently in an uncertain state, possibly dead.

Please ensure Britain is prepared for any potential unexpected events.

More than an hour later, Britain responded to Ambassador Kaoz’s telegraph, ordering him to closely monitor the developments in Paris and to report to Britain immediately if Paris takes any action.

So, Ambassador Kaoz closely monitored the movements at the Paris Opera House.

Finally, after all performances at the Paris Opera House were over, the news of Jerome Bonaparte appearing on the square outside the theater eased Ambassador Kaoz’s anxious heart.

He sent another telegraph to London: Emperor Jerome Bonaparte is confirmed safe; further confirmation of the assassins’ news is pending.

London also replied to Ambassador Kaoz’s telegraph two hours later: Closely monitor the news concerning the assassins!

(Although Percy brought the group of Empire officials to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he did not reveal much useful information.)

Thus, Ambassador Kaoz seized this opportunity to visit Jerome Bonaparte, hoping to gather some information about the assassins.

If these assassins were somehow connected to Britain, it would put Britain in a rather awkward position.

"Those assassins are like rats hiding in dark corners! They may cause some trouble, but they can never win!" Jerome Bonaparte confidently responded to Ambassador Kaoz.

"Your Majesty! Since those rats have been captured, when do you plan to put them on trial?" Ambassador Kaoz continued to press Jerome Bonaparte.

"There’s no rush!" Jerome Bonaparte replied slowly, "Those rats have not yet confessed who their instigators are! How could I pass judgment on them so hastily!!"

"Your Majesty, there are other forces behind them!" Ambassador Kaoz feigned surprise while speaking to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Ambassador Kaoz, I think no one knows better than you Britons!" Jerome Bonaparte hinted.

"Your Majesty, we have absolutely no connection with the assassins!" Ambassador Kaoz vehemently denied, "I only learned about your assassination last night!"

"Ambassador Kaoz, I’m not suggesting that you Britons are involved!" Jerome Bonaparte said unhurriedly, "You Britons have harbored exiles from several countries, Republican Factions. I believe no one knows better than you how powerful these people are!"

"Your Majesty, we Britons are a free country; we welcome anyone to the Kingdom of Britain!

Whether they are Monarchists or Republicans! As long as they abide by the laws of Britain!" Ambassador Kaoz tried to correct Jerome Bonaparte’s "mistake."

Jerome Bonaparte chuckled; he certainly knew that Britain’s harboring of those exiled forces had nothing whatsoever to do with the "freedom" Ambassador Kaoz mentioned.

Britain’s purpose in doing so was nothing more than to keep a backup option.

If the forces they harbored were to rise again, the Kingdom of Britain could quickly establish friendly diplomatic relations with them.

Strictly speaking, Jerome Bonaparte himself could also be considered as someone who was reestablished with Britain’s support.

If not for Britain’s help in the early stages, Jerome Bonaparte would have found it difficult to return to France so smoothly.

However, at the time, Britain’s aim was also to stabilize the chaos in France as much as possible; they did not expect Jerome Bonaparte to have the capability to rebuild an empire that had ended many decades ago.

"Ambassador Kaoz, let’s not speak of things only children would believe!" Jerome Bonaparte said tactfully to Ambassador Kaoz, "I just want to ask you one question!

If the assassin this time truly is linked to exiles within the Kingdom of Britain, how does the Kingdom of Britain plan to handle this matter?"

After a brief silence, Ambassador Kaoz said to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty! If it truly is the exiled forces within Britain who have committed such an outrageous act, we will do our utmost to expel them!

Then leave them to the French Empire to deal with!"

"Do your utmost? So there’s still a possibility of failure!" Jerome Bonaparte retorted.

"Your Majesty, please forgive us!" Ambassador Kaoz bowed to Jerome Bonaparte, "After all, Britain is not France; sometimes the Cabinet may be forced into some helpless decisions by the constraints of Parliament!"

"Alright! I understand!" Jerome Bonaparte replied to Ambassador Kaoz, "If the Ministry of Internal Affairs receives any new information, I’ll let you know at once!"

"I understand, Your Majesty!" Ambassador Kaoz nodded to Jerome Bonaparte.

Subsequently, Jerome Bonaparte casually asked Ambassador Kaoz about the situation of the Kingdom of Britain in India!

Ambassador Kaoz informed Jerome Bonaparte that the Kingdom of Britain’s troops, under the leadership of the "Vice King," the Duke of Cambridge, had eradicated all forces near the Delhi Region, the Emperor of the Mughal Empire and his son had also been captured by the Britons and sent out of India. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

The entire Indian rebel army (insurgents) was leaderless, and eliminating them was just a matter of time.

"So, you’re about to launch a new expedition soon!" Jerome Bonaparte continued to ask Ambassador Kaoz.

[PS: At this period, the British were already several months post the Second Opium War as per historical records.]

"Yes! Your Majesty," Ambassador Kaoz replied, then incited Jerome Bonaparte to also intervene in the East.

"No need! The Cabinet has no plans to attack!" Jerome Bonaparte shook his head and said to Ambassador Kaoz.