After the Coup

On the evening of November 10th, 1799, Napoleon and his allies successfully executed their planned coup, with only minor obstacles along the way. As a result, Napoleon secured the position of the first consul of France, mirroring the real historical events.

The Orangery, previously the meeting place for the deputies of the Council of the Five Hundreds, had been transformed into a lively ballroom. The celebration was not directed towards the absent deputies, who had already left, but rather to honor Napoleon's allies, including generals, politicians, and soldiers.

Joseph raised his wine glass in a toast, congratulating his brother Napoleon. In return, Napoleon raised his glass as well and thanked Joseph for his role in calming down the Council of the Ancients.

"It was nothing, really. The real credit goes to Lucien, our brother," Joseph remarked, gesturing towards Lucien, who was engaged in a conversation with Cambaceres, Talleyrand, and Fouche while enjoying a drink.