Bonaparte picked up Rousseau's manuscript and saw the words on it.
What caught his eye was the title of the book, which read "Social Contract" in five large characters.
Bonaparte's eyes moved down and looked at the messy text. There were traces of alterations between the lines, but after the alterations, they became the original sentences.
Obviously the changed sentence does not conform to the author's ideas.
Bonaparte looked at the content and read it once in the original sentence and again in the changed sentence.
At this time, he had the same idea as the author, and he also believed that the effect of the original sentence was obviously better and more in line with the point of view of this book.
But I don’t know why Rousseau had to change it again and again.
It was not until Bonaparte finished reading all the manuscripts that Shu Zhang's brows furrowed tightly. He finally understood why the other party wanted to modify this already perfect text.
It expounds a large number of remarks that can affect the monarchy. The book criticizes the current social structure and discusses several possible social structures.
He gave his opinion: "Sir, your modifications are meaningless. No newspaper or publishing house will dare to publish your book!"
"Believe me, the social views you expound in it will cause you a lot of unnecessary trouble."
Rousseau nodded and said: "Although I don't want to admit it, you are very right. It is precisely because of this that I thought about revising it into a publishable form."
He sighed and said: "I think the current society needs works like this and needs to make some changes. Otherwise, our society is likely to slip into a terrible abyss."
"The empire is already crumbling..." he lamented.
Bonaparte twitched the corner of his mouth. He was now a soldier of the empire, but now someone told him that the empire was on the verge of collapse. If he didn't feel the same way, I am afraid that this person would have been arrested for treason.
Bonaparte returned the manuscript in his hand to Rousseau. The social contract had a great mental impact on him.
After returning it to Rousseau, Bonaparte did not help Rousseau. He did not have the ability and could only dissuade Rousseau from publishing the book.
It would even be better to burn the book if possible.
But in the end Bonaparte did not say what he was thinking. Good things should be preserved. He said to Rousseau: "Thank you for your book. I hope you can find a publishing house to publish it."
"Thank you, I will try to find Long Yan's publisher. I heard that they don't care about such content..."
"Good luck."
Bonaparte got up and left.
He could not forget the contents of the book for a long time. He took a deep breath and thought about the prediction he had made that the empire did need some changes.
He thought about going back to the military camp.
…
At this time, on the other side of the French Empire.
Jiang Xuelan and Feng Zhenyun are busy attending the banquet of Prince Ballou of France.
Because their current identities have been changed and they are already great nobles from Saxony.
Although Saxony has become a subsidiary of Long Yan, as a European country with a long history, its status is still very high.
Especially the status of aristocrats.
After obtaining the status of nobles, the two people got an invitation from Prince Balu as they wished.
In the name of purchasing some large quantities of French wine, they succeeded in getting Prince Balu to invite them.
Even though they have the face of a Dragon Flame...
The two people who got the invitation immediately started preparing for today's dinner. Their only goal today was to find out about the factory that makes the wine.
The two people took a carriage and came to Prince Balu's castle, but it looked more like a palace.
Seeing such a majestic palace, the two people exhaled.
Although the castle built by Prince Balu is not as beautiful as the palaces of Long Yan, it has a unique flavor. The peculiar shape shows a strange beauty.
It both scares people and attracts them.
Feng Zhenyun said very pertinently: "Weird style, but fascinating."
Jiang Xuelan didn't comment too much. She walked up the steps, and so did Feng Zhenyun.
Entering Prince Balu's palace and seeing the splendor inside, Prince Balu warmly entertained two guests from afar.
Even though they have dragon-like faces, the other party still welcomes them warmly.
If nothing else, these two people brought him great wealth.
His butler was told that these two would be his most distinguished guests.
"You are too polite, His Highness Prince Balu." Jiang Xuelan smiled.
Prince Balu nodded slightly, looked at Jiang Xuelan and said, "This is what I should do."
"After all, you have brought sales and wealth to my wine."
Jiang Xuelan nodded slightly in thanks, but Feng Zhenyun next to him looked at the internal structure of the castle. He thought that if anything happened, he would have enough ability to escape from here.
This is not a difficult thing for him.
But Jiang Xuelan was still there, so he had to determine the route.
At this moment, Prince Balu extended his hand to him and welcomed him warmly: Warmly welcome you, Mr. Feng. "
Feng Zhenyun came back to his senses and held Prince Balu's hand.
“I am equally honored to be entertained by His Highness the Prince.
He said so.
Prince Balu invited two people to the banquet prepared for today. Today, there were only two guests at the banquet, and no other outsiders.
Before serving the meal, Prince Balu said very seriously: "You know, I am a generous person."
"The price can be negotiated, but what I need to say is that a bottle of wine costs at least one silver coin. This is a very fair price."
"After all, he is comparable to a bottle of Yinzhou Zui with five silver coins."
Jiang Xuelan smiled and said: "The price is naturally low, but Your Highness, five silver coins can buy Yinzhou Zui that has been stored for more than five years."
"Long Yan's Yinzhou Zui, the longer it is kept, the better it tastes and the more precious it becomes."
"Can your wine be as good as Long Yan Yinzhou Zui's vintage?"
Prince Balu smiled and said: "I can guarantee you the best goods, but don't forget that this transaction is based on you offering a ridiculously expensive price to buy wine from me."
"I'm not here to beg you to buy it."
"Please two of you think about this clearly."
Feng Zhenyun looked at the superior Prince Balu and said, "You are right, but when we are doing business, we must at least take a look at the goods."
Prince Balu clapped his hands and soon asked the maid to come in with a bottle of wine and two goblets.
Place it in front of Feng Zhenyun and Jiang Xuelan, and pour some of the wine in the bottle.
Feng Zhenyun just sniffed it, and his heart beat violently. If he hadn't been in such an environment, he would have thought that this was Yinzhou Zui!
He looked at Prince Balu, and he was absolutely sure that this guy definitely knew something, or that the missing Longyan engineers and scientists were under his control!
