Chapter 22 Planning the Police Academy

Queen Mary looked at her son curiously and said with a smile: "No wonder he proposed to let you be the assistant to the finance minister today. How did you 'persuade' him?"

When she saw Joseph smiling and saying nothing, she stopped asking. After thinking for a moment, she named two names: "Besançon, who served as a trade coordinator in many provinces, led the mounted police to eliminate smugglers, and worked in coordination and management. Quite capable.

"Friant, who used to be the company commander of the Flanders Brigade, served as my bodyguard, and is now responsible for the recruitment of infantry recruits. He is very good at training and formulating doctrine."

She added: "I can ensure their loyalty. As for who to use, it's up to you."

Joseph nodded: "Okay, I will contact them and then make a decision."

He was not familiar with these two people at all, but he was new to politics and had no team of his own, so he had no choice but to ask the queen for help.

It suddenly occurred to him that by taking advantage of the opportunity to control the police system, he could invest in building a police academy and recruit trainees from civilians. One can train professional police officers to reduce the influence of nobles on the police. Second, you can open subjects such as management, business, journalism, law, etc., select outstanding talents from them, and cultivate your own "direct relatives".

A picture suddenly appeared in his mind. In the near future, a group of senior government officials would salute him and call him "principal" affectionately...

Well, in fact, in terms of political strategy, the Huangpu model is very successful.

There was the sound of the door opening in front of him. Joseph looked up and saw that he had arrived in front of the restaurant. The huge restaurant was already crowded with nobles who came to watch.

Yes, starting from Louis XV, anyone can watch all the activities of the French royal family, including eating, sleeping, entertaining and even giving birth.

Joseph felt his head grow heavy, and he was pulled by the queen to sit in front of the spacious and luxurious dining table. The ceremonial officer tapped the ground heavily with his cane, and then a melodious trumpet sounded. This was a fixed ceremony for serving dishes-music was played for each dish. , it takes several people to pass it around and a lot of fancy operations before it can be eaten.

Joseph suddenly remembered something and hurriedly leaned into the Queen's ear and said: "By the way, if the Minister of the Navy comes to you about cutting the shipbuilding plan, just send him to me and I will convince him."

Queen Mary looked at her son in surprise. To be honest, she was worried about this matter just now. Castries is a persistent and fanatical guy. If he cuts his budget, he will probably pester herself for this for a month.

She nodded happily, thanking God that her son could relieve her of her worries!

At the same time, on the stairs on the west side of the Palace of Versailles, the Minister of Justice turned to the Duke of Orleans and said, "Judging from the Crown Prince's behavior, is he going to turn to the British?"

The latter narrowed his eyes: "Perhaps it is Austria's intention. If the British's policy towards France is adjusted due to the reduction of the fleet, it will be very detrimental to us..."

In the square two miles away, Monod and Nicoet, the minister of household registration, walked side by side in the sun.

"At least, the crown prince should be firmly anti-Prussian." said the interior minister.

"Those who are anti-Prussian and anti-British are hard-liners. Those who are not against either are anti-war people." Nico sighed, "What they fear most is being anti-Prussian and pro-British... Let's be clear, if France comes out A monarch like Peter III is an absolute disaster."

He was talking about the last czar of Tsarist Russia. He had worshiped King Frederick II of Prussia since he was a child. Even when Russia had the advantage in the war with Prussia, he forced the Russian army to retreat and signed a treaty with Frederick II. An extremely unfavorable treaty for Russia.

After today's cabinet meeting, everyone was worried that the Crown Prince was a British fan.

Mono shook his head slightly: "I have been in contact with His Highness. He is a very wise man. His suggestion of reducing the navy may be just because warships cost too much, rather than to please the British."

 "hope so."

The general situation of the cabinet meeting was quickly transmitted to the office of the British Ambassador to France.

After Ambassador Harriet heard that the French Dauphin advocated stopping the construction of all warships and being tough on Prussia, he thought for three minutes, then called a confidant and gave him careful instructions.

After her men left, Harriet solemnly wrote a report on the matter and sent it back to England.

...

A lunch in which strict rules were followed regarding which bite to take first was finally over. Louis XVI happily took Joseph to the workshop to see his latest masterpiece, and gave him a hand-made brass safe. He leaves.

When Joseph returned to his palace, Dr. Lamarck was already waiting here and was asking Perna about the crown prince's recent health condition. Although Joseph has his own dedicated doctor, Perna still insists on coming every day to check on the crown prince's condition.

Seeing Joseph coming back, Lamarck hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, saying: "It's really exciting to hear that His Highness's condition is under control. I think this must be the effect of the miraculous salicin."

Joseph returned the favor with a smile: "And Dr. Perna's care."

Perna said as quietly as a gnat on the side: "I haven't obtained a medical license yet."

"Perna's skills are better than most doctors." Lamarque praised his assistant, then took out a small glass bottle and looked at Joseph eagerly, "Your Highness, Mr. Larseny and I made several batches of salicin Glycosides, the purification level is getting higher and higher."

Joseph took the glass bottle, looked at the beige powder inside, and praised: "You are worthy of being the best biologist and medical scientist in Europe. The purity is already quite high."

"No, no, I didn't do anything. You told me the purification process." Lamarck was modest, and then said excitedly, "I distributed salicin for free in the Xinqiao area, and the curative effect was very good. I found that more than Pneumonia, this medicine is effective for fevers caused by many diseases. In just these few days, it has saved the lives of seven or eight people!"

He paused for a moment and said with some uncertainty: "Your Highness, Mr. Rassenni and I discussed raising a sum of money to produce salicin on a large scale. This medicine will save the lives of countless people! What do you think? Of course, half of the drug proceeds are yours."

He whispered again: "But, you know, most of the poor people who are suffering from diseases can't afford much money..."

"Raising money to make medicines?" Joseph shook his head, "In this case, the production and sales of medicines will be influenced by investors."

Lamarck said in surprise: "What do you mean?"

"I funded the construction of a pharmaceutical factory to produce salicin." Joseph thought of the homeless man he saw slumped in the corner in St. Anthony District that day. "The profit should be controlled within 3%, and it can even be used to produce salicin." Willow bark in exchange for medicine."

Lamarck and Perna looked at him with eyes full of reverence, "Your Highness, you are so kind. May God bless you!"