Descending On France 1780
Chapter 308: Lord Frost of 301 Great Prestige

Chapter 308: Lord Frost of 301 Great Prestige

Leveraging Anning’s considerable prestige, the two individuals on the brink of ending their friendship were forcefully pulled back from the edge of a fallout.

But the atmosphere between them remained extremely awkward.

Anning understood; after all, they had almost come to blows, with harsh words on the tip of their tongues before he abruptly hit the brakes.

It would be odd if it weren’t awkward.

Anning could only patch things up further: "By the way, Dan Dong, it was I who denounced Paul Balas. I was the one who intercepted the letter from Madame Boarne to Paul Balas."

Right, let the hatred come at me, so you won’t break with Robespierre.

Dan Dong looked at Anning with surprise: "You intercepted Madame Boarne’s letter to Balas? Why?"

"Because my fiancée surmised that this letter would contain something detrimental to the Republic, and she wasn’t wrong. Balas places his own interests first, even at the expense of France’s.

"In such a scenario, infighting among the Jacobins would only delight the remnants of the Girondists. Balas, who anticipates such events, is no longer trustworthy."

While speaking, Anning kept his eyes on Dan Dong: "The same goes for Madame Boarne, who is close to him. It would be best if your wife decreased her visits to Maraisson Castle."

Dan Dong: "I don’t control the women’s social circle."

"You must, it’s important," Anning stressed, to prevent Dan Dong from continuing to be influenced by Boarne.

Dan Dong: "Fine, you’re our leader, what you say goes. But Maximilien, even with Andy’s denunciations, you can’t just rashly decide to send someone to the guillotine."

"Of course, there will be a trial, and everything will conform to procedural justice," Robespierre spread his hands, "I won’t be vague on this, I am a lawyer, a qualified one."

Dan Dong: "You’d better be."

Anning: "Of course he is."

To prevent the two from clashing again, Anning swiftly changed the subject: "Also, I believe Balas is obliged to come to Paris to explain the contents of this letter clearly."

What Anning was actually thinking was, if he just issued an order for Balas to return for an inquiry, would Balas misunderstand and flee overnight.

If he did that, then an order could be issued for Moura to pursue him in the name of capturing a traitor, dead or alive.

Of course, dead would be better.

Anning suddenly realized he wasn’t short of cunning himself.

Dan Dong: "Indeed, I too want to hear why he would try to incite discord between me and Maximilien; we are close friends after all."

Anning looked at Dan Dong, unable to resist making a sarcastic remark: "You have the nerve to say that when your friendship would have ended forever just now if I hadn’t been there."

"How could that be possible!" Dan Dong said indifferently, "It was just another of countless quarrels between friends. I’ve said harsher things before, like wishing Maximilien would be wifeless for life."

Robespierre: "That’s clearly a blessing, for love and marriage are meaningless wastes of time and energy..."

Anning coughed: "I’m planning to get married soon..."

Dan Dong and Robespierre looked at him in shock.

Dan Dong: "So you’re finally going to hold the wedding, that’s great news!"

Robespierre: "Lovers eventually becoming spouses is a beautiful thing."

You just said that marriage is a meaningless waste of time and energy!

Dan Dong: "You just said that marriage is a meaningless waste of time and energy!"

Robespierre: "Did I say that? Well, yes, I did say it, but it depends on who’s getting married. For me, getting married would be a waste of time and energy."

Anning: "Why? I think the landlady is quite nice."

"Alright, let’s not talk about that beautiful, independent new woman in such a tone," Robespierre said.

Anning and Dan Dong exchanged glances; written all over Dan Dong’s pancake face were the words "I think there’s hope."

Anning also felt that perhaps it would be possible to pair Robespierre with his landlady. The appearance of a wife might soften Robespierre’s stance, preventing him from falling into the madness like in actual history.

Afterward, the three of them chatted for a while, then Dan Dong stood up to leave, saying: "Alright, time to prepare for the National Assembly. We might end up discussing things till late into the night."

"Yes, everyone is passionate about drafting the new constitution," Robespierre said with some pride, "The characteristics of the Republic are undoubtedly displayed. Various beneficial ideas keep converging. This is something that never happened during the Kingdom Era."

Anning: "After all, the nobles were just too stupid."

In real history, Napoleon once said that his greatest achievement was the Napoleon Code, but in fact, this code began to be compiled after the Jacobin came to power, and many famous figures from the great revolution contributed to it, but in the end, it bore Napoleon’s name.

Anning: "The compilation of the code is a very important task, Maximilien. Why don’t you temporarily step down from your current position and focus on compiling the code? It would lighten your burden, and Dan Dong and I can handle the rest."

Indeed, if Robespierre devoted himself to compiling the code, he could definitely avoid the worst outcome.

This was Windmill Knight Don Quixote Anning’s little challenge to the indescribable existence.

Surprisingly, Robespierre actually looked seriously contemplative.

After a moment, he shook his head: "No, I can’t focus solely on compiling the code yet. After I finish my term in the National Assembly, I will naturally concentrate on organizing the compilation."

Anning remembered that in real history, Robespierre didn’t even complete one term in the parliament before the Thermidorians sent him to the guillotine.

"Alright, you will complete your term safely," Anning said with determination.

Robespierre looked at Anning oddly: "Of course, I will complete my term safely. The public safety in Paris has gotten a lot better recently."

Yes, the guillotine was continuously clanking, and the criminals caught were directly executed. It would be strange if the public safety weren’t good.

Stepping back, at least the Jacobin’s reign of terror ensured the security of Paris.

Anning: "Then I need to take my leave. When Balas returns to Paris, I want to attend the inquiry session of the Savior Committee."

Dan Dong: "Attend? You could lead it!"

Anning waved his hand: "No no, let’s not make exceptions. I am a soldier, not suited to lead such matters."

After all, France isn’t South Korea; there’s no such tradition—wait, previously Lafayette indeed led the National Assembly as a military figure.

Thinking this, Anning realized that in the future, when necessary, he could also deploy an air... no, the direct Cavalry guards.

While he was pondering this, Dan Dong brought up a different question: "By the way, when is the wedding?"

"It should be before we march to Rhein. Christina and her father are already preparing. It will probably take some time to complete the preparations."

Robespierre: "Then I’m looking forward to it."

"Are you looking forward to the wedding, or the march to Rhein?" Anning asked.

Robespierre: "I’m looking forward to both. I’m also looking forward to you capturing that Royalist ringleader who escaped abroad."

Anning: "I will, trust me Maximilien, I will."