Descending On France 1780
Chapter 70 - 70 065 We refuse to leave_2

70: 065 We refuse to leave_2 70: 065 We refuse to leave_2 King, rubbing his forehead: “Let me think about it.

Well, tomorrow I’ll hold an Imperial Conference and personally explain the pros and cons to them!”

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The next day, just as the representatives were about to continue their discussions at the tennis court, the news of the King calling an Imperial Conference was heard again.

This time, it was held in the Imperial Conference Hall, which had previously been occupied continuously by the National Assembly, and all three classes were to attend.

Thus, when Anning entered the hall that day, aside from the familiar faces he was accustomed to seeing, there were also many faces he hadn’t seen in a long while.

The most conspicuous part of the assembly hall was where the priests were sitting—it was impossible not to notice.

The priests’ garments were all monochrome; the first row was entirely comprised of Cardinals dressed in vibrant red, and the rows behind them were like crows in black, making a very striking color impression.

Especially for Anning, a player of Paradox Interactive games, this was the case.

In Paradox’s game ‘Continental Europe’, the Rebel Army’s flags are red and black, so seeing the color scheme in the priests’ area made Anning almost lose his composure.

Good lord, a whole block of “Linden One”!

(Linden One is a meme from Continental Europe, where the rebel leaders are typically called Leader One, but the nickname “Linden One” was an innovative transliteration by the fan community)

Perhaps because both priests and nobles were present, the National Assembly members, who had previously been vehemently declaiming in this hall, now sat very quietly, positioned squarely facing the spot where Louis XVI would be.

Anning, who had been ‘goofing off’ for days, found himself sandwiched between Dan Dong and Robespierre again today.

In the previous days, both Robespierre and Dan Dong were actively participating in the meetings, either speaking or listening to others, always sitting in the front rows.

Anning, maintaining his old university habits, sat at the back, knowing he wouldn’t be going up to speak, just goofing off, so no need to sit at the front.

But today was different, Anning was caught between his two old friends again.

At this time of year, it was already very hot in Paris, and as the representatives packed together waiting for Louis XVI, many of their wigs were soaked with sweat.

Just then Louis XVI finally arrived late, glanced at the Third Class—members of the National Assembly, and slightly pursed his lips.

The ceremonial officer loudly declared, “All rise to salute the King.”

Compared to the other two classes, the members of the National Assembly were slow and reluctant to stand and salute.

After the salute, the ceremonial officer announced that King Louis XVI was going to speak.

This time the King was not in full regalia, so he did not wear the heavy blue fleur-de-lis cape; he wore a blue jacket and carried a blue and white sash.

He was still not wearing the crown, perhaps crowns were regarded as ceremonial items only for special occasions at this time.

Louis XVI took a few steps forward and surveyed the entire room.

“I have heard some troubling rumors!” he began, “Some people have disregarded the long-standing tradition of the Three-Class Meeting, creating this National Assembly!

This is absolutely unacceptable!”

The King glanced at the side door.

Anning immediately looked that way, where there was a small door; the Queen Marie was standing at the doorway, peeping into the hall.

It was like a homeroom teacher peeking into the classroom during evening self-study.

Anning clicked his tongue, thinking Locksmith oh locksmith, you are really useless.

If your grandfather’s grandfather, the Sun King, knew you were being dominated by an Austrian woman, he would cry.

Louis XVI continued: “I now demand that you immediately cease this behavior!

Return to the normal proceedings of the Three-Class Meeting!

“Moreover, some have been occupying this hall, which is also wrong!

According to the rules, this hall is meant for holding the Imperial Conference with all three classes together!

No single class should occupy this hall on its own!

“And it’s not permissible to have discussions here without holding an Imperial Conference!

“This has been a tradition since my grandfather’s grandfather’s time!

You must adhere to the tradition!

“Now, I command you to disband immediately, and return to the rooms assigned to you for meetings!”

Having said this, Louis XVI nodded to the ceremonial officer.

The ceremonial officer stepped forward and announced: “By His Majesty’s command, everyone immediately return to their assigned meeting rooms for discussion!”

Anning was shocked, what kind of maneuver was this?

To evict the National Assembly from occupying the Imperial Conference Hall by specifically calling an Imperial Conference?

Then Anning suddenly remembered, this scene was also a famous moment in history.

And this was Mirabeau’s shining moment.

Mirabeau had established his image through this event, and he continued to thrive for several years, and even after death, was inducted into the Pantheon.

Of course, later his letters to the Queen were exposed, revealing he was actually a secret advisor to the Royal Family, resulting in his remains being exhumed from the Pantheon.

In the entire course of the French Revolution, there were only two people whose tombs were moved: one was Mirabeau, exhumed from the Pantheon, and the other was Napoleon Bonaparte, who was moved into the Hôtel des Invalides.

Remembering the script, Anning eagerly prepared to witness history.

After the ceremonial officer finished speaking, the first to react were the nobles, seated to the right of the Third Class representatives.

They stood up in twos and threes and began to head towards the door.

Following them, the Cardinals in red on the left also started to move.

The representatives of the National Assembly looked at each other and not a single one got up.