Napoleon Campaign of Italy Begins Today

Napoleon arrived in Paris two hours later, the city teeming with activity and the streets filled with the bustling of everyday life. From the window of the carriage, he observed the French troops of the Army of Reserve assembling outside the imposing Tuileries Palace, organized and disciplined.

The horse-drawn carriage pulled up in front of the Tuileries Palace, and General Bessieres dismounted his horse to open the door. With a nod of acknowledgment, Napoleon stepped out onto the cobblestones, ready to assume his role as the leader of the army.

The moment his foot set on the cobblestones, Minister of War Berthier approached with a confident stride.

"Your Excellency," Berthier greeted with a respectful salute. "Welcome back to Paris."

Napoleon returned the salute and then glanced around his surroundings.

"I assume that all troops of the Army of the Reserves are present?"