"Henry, as I promised you before, I have brought this man here......" At the dinner table, Charles pointed to Albert next to him, and said to his distant relative with a smile, "Don't look at this man who usually cares about himself, but he is very steady in his work, and ...... He is very rich, with a net worth of millions, as long as you cooperate with him, of course it will not be a problem to make a fortune......"

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Monsieur de Foa-Gray." After hearing Charles's introduction, Henry did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly greeted Albert opposite.

"Hey, I don't feel comfortable with you being so polite......," Albert replied in a strange voice, "I'm used to being casual, but I don't like to be too polite with others." Aren't you a naval officer? You can't care about any etiquette when you come in the wind and the sea, right? Here, let's have a toast! ”

"Well, cheers!" Henry also raised his head and raised his glass.

After drinking this glass, Henry only felt a sense of refreshment. I have to say that this funny Albert is very much to his liking.

Monsieur Charles de Treville did not break his promise, and on the day after he returned to his lodgings, he was overjoyed by the invitation to a dinner party at the house the following evening. In order to make a good impression in front of his master, he decorated himself with great care, and did not arrive at the palace of the Marquis of Treville until the time was almost up.

More than the comfort of his heart, he felt that he had been given the opportunity to develop what he had deliberately pursued in Paris this time.

"Your alcohol consumption is really good, sure enough, you mixed it up in the navy!" After seeing Henry's coolness in drinking. Albert sighed heartily, "Well, we should have some bottles of spirits." It's a pity that today's good opportunity! That's why I just don't think it's boring to attend family dinners, and I'm always not happy to drink......"

"If you want to drink, go and drink when you get back, and don't get drunk here and get in the way of my eyes." Charlotte, who was sitting next to Charles, said to Albert coldly.

"Ouch, ma'am, if you're not glad we're here. I'll take Charles out for a drink right away, and I'll make sure he's back safely!" Albert smirked. You think that works, right? ”

"Phew! If you want to spend all the time drinking, go by yourself, you don't want to take the Charr badly! Charlotte immediately took a sip of him. However, he did not seem to be unhappy, and was obviously very happy with Albert's title of 'Madame'.

"Don't talk as if he's not bad, whoever brings the bad may be able to say!" Albert replied with a smile.

"What nonsense are you two talking about! Don't get me involved. Seeing that his reputation had been ruined, Charles couldn't help but protest.

"Hahahaha. What's wrong? Even if you haven't gotten married, you're already in a complete tune? Want to make me jealous? My friend. I pity you two for getting boring so quickly......"

"That's better than you," Charlotte shot back at once, "Besides, it's interesting for the two of us to run a business together." ”

"No, you can run a few interesting people." Albert quipped.

"Hahahaha......" made the three young people laugh instantly, and Henry also laughed with the consciousness of a guest.

However. The corner of his eye kept on another place.

It's obviously such a cheerful atmosphere, does this person have anything on his mind? Why are you so unhappy? Obviously she is just a girl. Why are you so preoccupied?

Yes, the blonde girl in the plain white dress, as if she had completely turned a deaf ear to the words of her brother and the others, was eating the dinner in front of her at the same rhythm, as if she was cut off from the whole world.

This is the girl he had only seen today, and judging by Charles's introduction, it should be his sister, Mademoiselle Fran de Treville.

To be honest, he originally thought that the Duchess was beautiful enough, but he didn't expect the Marquis to be even more beautiful. Only the famous families in the capital can raise such a girl, how can a remote and vulgar province be born? He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

If the sight of Charlotte amazed him, the sight of this Marquise lady made him feel overwhelmed. With her blonde hair and delicate facial features, she looks like a character in a painting. Moreover, what is even more valuable is that her attitude is as humble as that of her brother, and she can even be said to be docile, very polite to him, without the arrogance of Charlotte's noble family. In the eyes of the young naval officer, this young lady can be described as perfect.

Of course, dumping is dumping, and this young man has no other thoughts than admiration and admiration. Unfortunately, even if they are aristocrats, there are classes among each other, and those who have money and those who don't live in different worlds. Henry laughed at himself slightly.

However, such a beautiful and smooth young lady seemed to be a different person at this time, and sat in her seat with a heavy heart, eating without saying a word, as if she were being tortured. What made Henry even more puzzled was that her brother and cousin deliberately turned a blind eye to her condition and deliberately chatted with their friends.

Why could three people in the new generation of the Tréville family be in such a strange state with each other? Such a sister, would anyone deliberately snub it?

Young people can't think of answers, and they don't want to pursue them. Years of life experience tell him that everything is glamorous and shiny, and there will naturally be shadows. Sometimes, there are some things, the less you know, the better. He just had to know that he got what he wanted.

"Henry, as I said before, Albert will set up a company to deal with shipping and the import of grain to Russia." At this time, Charles's voice broke the reverie of the young man, "Now that we have you, let's put the place in the port of Marseille." When the time comes, please take care of it locally, you can be one of the shareholders, and you can also look for someone you can rely on. Let them help the company run its business. As you know, our Albert is often so busy with mundane things that he doesn't usually have as much to manage. So, it's up to you to get a qiē...... However, we are not in a hurry for the time and you can try to find someone you can rely on. ”

"Don't worry, I'll do my best." Henry agreed. "Since you have helped me, I will repay you with great enthusiasm."

"Needless to say so solemnly, since we are relatives. We should have helped each other. Charles replied with a smile.

Although this arrangement seemed a bit dangerous, as long as he continued to gain power in the capital, he certainly didn't have to be afraid that this distant relative would dare to come up with any tricks. So Charr is naturally very relieved.

"Now the shipping is getting busier day by day, as long as the port is taken care of, the next income is definitely very considerable." Henry couldn't help but think about the future for a moment, "We will definitely make a fortune then." Mr. ”

"That's not all. Henry. ”

"Huh?" Henry's answer to Charles was a bit strange.

"In the future, huh...... At a time when Mr. President can completely dominate the situation, I am ready to suggest to the President that he should simply set up a Ministry of Transport based on the Ministry of Railways to fully oversee all transportation matters in France, including railways, roads and maritime transport. Only in this way will the government be able to use its human, material and financial resources conveniently. Put its incredible power to use.

Moreover, as soon as this department is established, it will be as long as the time comes. Isn't it up to us to decide which companies will be responsible for shipping? At that point, it's a good time for you to make a big difference, and now is nothing compared to that...... Just a little bit of a try! ”

"Really?" After hearing Charles's explanation, Henry was overjoyed, "That's great." ”

"Not only that, under my grandfather's construction, Mr. President is also going to transform the military system in the future, establish the army and navy staff, and let professional institutions be responsible for the military orders of the army and navy......" It seemed that because of a lot of drinking, his face was slightly red, "I can pay attention to it, when the time comes, your future in the navy will have a great chance...... Yes, as long as we sweep away all the old qiē, we can do everything in the future! Trust me, now that you've come to me, the future is bright as long as you work hard enough...... Ahh ”

"Charles, drink less, they're all starting to talk big non-stop, it's not good to scare the guests......" Charlotte smiled and patted Charles on the shoulder, stopping his tirade, "Look at you, you're all full of alcohol." ”

Although it was a reproach on the surface, she didn't look angry, but a little happy.

[Historically, the Ministry of Public Works (created during the July Dynasty in 1830) was also responsible for the transportation industry in France, until the Charles-Charles de Gaulle government in 1944 officially established the position of the Ministry of Transportation, and in 1946 it was expanded to the Ministry of Transportation and Engineering.

After the defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, in 1871 France introduced the staff system and established the Army and Navy Staff, while the General Staff was established in 1888 by the then Minister of War, Charles de Fresiné. 】

Although the voice of the young man in front of him was a little hoarse because of the effect of alcohol, it seemed to be unexpectedly convincing.

It seems that this young man is not as gentle and humble as he seems to be, but equally ambitious, and he is bent on doing something big.

That's right, otherwise how could you have climbed to such a position at this age?

"Yes, our future is bright! Thank you, sir! In front of Charles's blueprint, Henry also felt excited, and he took his glass, "Come, let's have another drink!" ”

After drinking this glass of wine, Henry's eyes accidentally fell on the girl opposite.

However, he was surprised to find that the girl, who had been isolated from herself, was watching her brother with a secret gaze.

Her eyes were full of adoration, as if she couldn't see anyone else.

It turns out that the relationship between their brother and sister is not very bad.

The young man, who had been secretly observing the young girl, came to this conclusion.

Then he became even more confused about the family's relationship.

Forget it, whatever.

…………

While the feast was in full swing, a servant suddenly walked in and whispered something to Charles, who was stunned.

After a few moments, he spoke again in a rather solemn tone.

"I just got the news that the Count of Dillion had passed away a few hours ago."

"Is that the father of the Minister of Railways? The Count of Delion, the great official of the previous dynasty, "Henry, of course, does not know nothing. “”

Charles nodded silently.

For a moment, the restaurant fell silent, and it was clear that this kind of news would always discourage people's appetites.

"You don't have to do this, come on, keep cheering!" After a few more moments, Charles took the initiative to pick up the cup, breaking the sudden silence. "Life is like this, there is life and death, since we will face that day anyway, shouldn't those of us who are alive be happy in time? Besides, at the earl's age, it's not too hard to accept to leave now, is it? ”

"That's right, Charles, come, have fun in time, have a toast!" Albert, who was next to him, immediately echoed him and raised his glass.

"Cheers!"

For a recently deceased politician, the silence of this group lasted less than half a minute.

No matter how good a person is and how many deeds he has made, when he dies, he can only make irrelevant people in the world sad for so long. Life is so impermanent.

Not only that, but after mourning the death of the Count, Charles felt faintly relieved and even happy at the moment—in this way, it would be easier to deal with the Dilion family.

"I wonder if after losing my father's guidance, our esteemed minister's future political career will have any waves?" Under the influence of alcohol and that pleasure, Charles whispered.

"Oh, that's sad." Albert, who had long been aware of Charles's thoughts, echoed with a sneer.

Charlotte glanced at Charles quizzically, then at Albert.

Then, she quickly understood what.

"Oh, that's unfortunate news......" she chimed in with a sneer.

Of course, she didn't feel any discomfort because Charles was going to exclude and hit people, she just wanted to help.

Fran gave them a quizzical look, then lowered her head and continued eating.

"Cheers!"

The bad news was quickly forgotten by the young people, and the feast soon resumed.

Where could Viscount Delier have imagined that when he had just climbed to the top of his life as a minister, it would not be long before his father died, and while he was still immersed in the grief of losing his father, among his most trusted subordinates, a small cabal had secretly taken shape, ready to give him a heavy blow at any moment.

Life is such a game of ups and downs! (To be continued......)

PS: When I saw that the 25th was the second day of the lunar calendar, I thought it was the second day of October, and I wanted to celebrate my birthday...... As a result, it was suddenly discovered that it was the second day of the leap month...... Embarrassment......