Ebel examined the article in front of him with a critical eye.
As one of Louis Napoleon's friends, Ebel regretted the passing of Louis Napoleon, so he had to guard Louis Napoleon's posthumous name.
"...Today a disciple of Saint-Simonism, a senior republican, and a prince left us...Although his arrival was like a meteor streaking across the sky, it brought new happiness to the whole of Europe. Beginning! Just like Emperor Napoleon decades ago... History has proven that Prince Louis Napoleon's judgment on the July Dynasty was undoubtedly correct. It would undoubtedly be a disaster for the Sword of Austerlitz to be in the hands of the Orleans government... Louis Napoleon once said that the sovereignty of the people means establishing the principle of equal rights of the people and establishing a democratic organization based on merit, so that in the new social hierarchy, everyone has their own status, rights and responsibilities..." Ebel took the entire manuscript from I quickly scanned it from top to bottom.
[The Sword of Austerlitz was the sword of Emperor Napoleon. When the July Dynasty received the body of Emperor Napoleon in 1840, it was given to Louis Philippe as a trophy. This refers to the French regime. 】
The entire article not only expresses the praise of Napoleon and Napoleon III from top to bottom, but also describes Louis Napoleon as a republican who, although he was in the aristocratic class, did not forget to care about the country and the people. What he never forgot was to serve France. Seeking happiness also elaborates on Louis Napoleon's political philosophy. And of course there is regret at the UK Government's inaction during the economic crisis.
"Your Highness!" Abel put down the manuscript, turned his attention to Jérôme and sighed: "Your writing skills and attainments are not inferior to Prince Louis at all."
"But..." Ebel changed the topic and said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid it will be difficult for this article to be published!"
"Why?" Pesini was stunned for a moment, then retorted: "Isn't it that The Times claims that there is nothing it dares not to report?"
Ebel spread his hands and responded helplessly: "Mr. Earl, the current situation is different from the past, and The Times also needs to be restrained by the above."
Jérôme Bonaparte instantly understood what Hébert meant. It was impossible for a newspaper with a circulation of 30,000 copies like The Times not to receive attention from the United Kingdom government.
A circulation of 30,000 newspapers is equivalent to 30,000 loyal supporters of the middle class. Together, they can influence the decision-making of the entire United Kingdom.
Not to mention that "The Times" still has a number of loyal French readers overseas.
At the juncture of the European revolution in 1848, even the United Kingdom, which claims to be democratic and free, had to carry out limited censorship to ensure that some influential newspapers would not publish inflammatory articles or do any harm by manipulating public opinion. The matter of the United Kingdom. .
Of course, the exception is the Polar Star newspaper. This kind of newspaper favored by British Chartists will not stop their appeals because of the censorship uniforms of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom also does not dare to close them without any reason, otherwise the British Freedom has become an empty talk.
"Of course we will not embarrass your newspaper!" Jérôme Bonaparte politely said to Ebert: "Mr. Ebert, please allow me to talk to your editor-in-chief!"
Seeing Jerome Bonaparte's confident look, Ebel had no choice but to introduce him to the office of the editor-in-chief in charge of review on the second floor of the Times Building.
The arrival of Pesini surprised the review editor. After hearing the news of Louis Bonaparte's death, the review editor also showed regret and said: "God really loves Prince Louis so much that he allowed him to die early." into heaven!"
"Look at this!" Ebel handed the manuscript of "From Bonaparte to Bonaparte, Commentary on the Life of Louis Bonaparte" to the reviewing editor.
After receiving the manuscript, the review editor carefully reviewed the content of the manuscript, put it down and shook his head: "I'm sorry, The Times cannot publish this type of manuscript now!"
Hébert gave Jérôme Bonaparte and Pesini a "I'll know it just by looking at it" look.
"Didn't The Times establish its influence in the United Kingdom with freedom of speech and the courage to tell the truth? When did it become the answering machine of the United Kingdom government!" Jérôme Bonaparte sarcastically said: "Or is The Times preparing to revert to being the official lackey of the United Kingdom?"
"Your Highness!" The censorship editor obviously heard Jerome Bonaparte's sarcasm: "We are very helpless about this situation. During this period, the government has repeatedly asked us not to publish some political articles!"
"Sir, this is just an article describing the life of Prince Louis!" Jérôme Bonaparte secretly changed the concept and said: "I just let the world know my cousin's political opinions and ideas, the wave of democracy and freedom. Nabal thought should not be taken silently to the grave."
"Your Excellency, as you can see, this has already involved politics!" The review editor stood up and went to his desk. He took out a pack of unopened cigarettes from his desk and lit it with a flint. White smoke floated from the ignition point of the cigarette. Throughout the office, the spicy tobacco smoke made the review editor cough twice.
"What if this article has the acquiescence of the United Kingdom government?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked again.
"What...cough...cough" before the chief reviewer could finish his words, a spicy smell poured into the chief reviewer's nasal cavity, causing him to cough twice.
"I mean, what if this article was approved by the United Kingdom government?" Jérôme repeated what he just said.
"Mr. Prince, I don't think it is possible for the government to go to great lengths to conduct a special review!" The review editor was obviously unwilling to believe it.
By the way, Pesini understood why Jérôme Bonaparte wanted to ride in the royal carriage, and he immediately helped: "Sir, I'm afraid you don't know who sent us here just now!"
"Who?" The review editor was puzzled.
"Mr. John Brown!" Pesini believed that as the editor-in-chief of The Times, it was impossible not to know the royal butler.
"Don't you think..." The review editor seemed to have a lot of indescribable py transactions in his mind.
"Sir, I advise you not to get involved in politics!" Jérôme Bonaparte warned.
"I understand! I understand!" The editor-in-chief showed an understanding expression and promised Jerome Bonaparte that he would definitely publish this article on the front page of the newspaper.
After politely expressing their thanks to the editor-in-chief and Hébert, Jérôme Bonaparte and Pesini left the Times Building.
