He Became Napoleon’S Genius Son [EN]: Chapter 347

(347) Stop Hamilton’s Assassination with the Three-Party Alliance

Since humanity achieved civilization, there is an unchanging law.

“A community always needs an [enemy].”

“Why is that? Can’t we just live peacefully?”

“Unfortunately, we can’t. Resources are always scarce, humans are abundant, and distribution is always unfair.”

The Vice-King of New France, Eugene, shrugged as he strolled through New York Harbor.

“Either we increase resources by defeating the enemy, or we avoid civil war by fighting the enemy. It’s one or the other.”

That’s why war never ceases in human history.

Of course, as capitalism develops, war may change into other forms.

For example, corporate raiding is one of them.

But it’s still the 19th century, an era when wars break out for economic reasons.

The Duchess of Louisiane, Marie, who was listening quietly beside Eugene, wearing a hat for outings, asked.

“So, what about the election going on here in New York, Eugene?”

At that, Eugene turned his gaze away from the harbor.

Across Manhattan Island, in front of the New York Harbor where the Hudson River flows, countless people are gathered.

A city with a population of nearly 100,000 as of 1804.

Considering the environment of the New World, the largest metropolis in North America is now filled with election fever.

The gentlemen walking down Broadway shout.

“Morgan Lewis for Governor!”

“Aaron Burr is a crook! Go to hell!”

“Oppose pro-British sympathizers! Make America great! God save New York City!”

During this period, the United States, like France, had restrictions on suffrage [the right to vote].

In particular, due to property restrictions, only some white men over the age of 21 had the right to vote.

There are approximately 60,000 voters in New York.

The one who gets 30,000 votes becomes the governor of New York, including New York City.

The candidates running to become the governor of New York are currently two, the people the gentlemen are shouting for now.

Aaron Burr and Morgan Lewis, each a candidate for the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.

Eugene chuckled at the sight.

“It’s a proxy war. In a word.”

At that moment, they heard the voices of another couple walking behind Eugene.

“The current New York gubernatorial election is a battle between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. But Aaron Burr is a Federalist, yet he is an enemy of Hamilton, who holds the largest stake in the Federalist Party.”

“Is it similar to how Kutuzov and Bennigsen don’t get along?”

“That’s roughly right. They are arch-enemies, very much so.”

Louis-Philippe, the Russian [Prince Consort, husband of the Princess], smiled at Princess Alexandra and added.

“But, I don’t know how you’re going to reconcile those arch-enemies, Your Highness.”

Here, the Eugene-Marie couple and the Philippe-Alexandra couple have arrived at New York Harbor.

Of course, they didn’t come for a double date.

As evidence, the guards in plain clothes are following behind the two couples with their eyes wide open.

Eugene shrugged, thinking he stood out too much.

Anyway, downtown New York is full of election fever, so no one was paying attention.

“I need some help from the Princess.”

“Me? Not Her Highness Marie?”

“Why would I bring someone who lives comfortably in Pensacola all the way here? I definitely need help. Especially to stimulate Aaron Burr’s vanity.”

Eugene said to Alexandra with a strange smile.

“Aaron Burr may seem like a Republican at first glance, but he is actually a vain man fascinated by the radiance of the royal family. If it’s a request from the Imperial Princess, he’ll fall for it. Of course, the Prince Consort will take care of the direct negotiations.”

Of course, the real reason is that it’s difficult for Eugene to move directly.

Hamilton was already [bought off] by Eugene, and Jackson was met as an adversary.

But Burr is neither, and he is a person who has done many unreliable things even in the original history.

However, it is not a lie that Eugene called Burr a royal family follower.

Originally, in the original history, Burr’s re-election as vice president became impossible, and when he even lost the New York gubernatorial election, he hatched a bizarre plot.

He dreamed of making Louisiana, which the United States had just bought at the time, independent as a [kingdom].

But he gets caught before he even starts properly.

Fortunately, Burr was an excellent lawyer, and the federal government did not prove it sufficiently, so Burr did not die and fled to France.

After that, he sticks to Napoleon and petitions for a [plan to conquer Mexico], but Napoleon naturally refuses.

But this is not something that will happen decades later, but something that will start next year, 1805.

Philippe, who doesn’t know this history, said with a lack of confidence.

“But there must be something to actually present.”

“That’s the New York gubernatorial election.”

“Will Hamilton be persuaded?”

Conversely, Eugene smiled very confidently and replied.

“It will be. News from England should be coming soon.”

It’s about the news of the abolition of the slave trade bill.

***

So, what kind of person is Aaron Burr?

“Damn it, Hamilton isn’t helping at all!”

He is a very dissatisfied person.

Aaron Burr’s election campaign office is filled with Burr’s shouting.

Campaigners, including the lieutenant governor candidate, Congressman Oliver Phelps, can’t even go inside.

Only his friend, James Wilkinson, came in to appease him, wearing a well-dressed military uniform.

Wilkinson took a sip of black tea and said to Burr.

“Come on, poor Aaron. Get a grip. Is Hamilton your friend?”

“We are enemies. But, what did I do wrong?”

“Well, you took on the defense of Mrs. Reynolds. Hamilton thinks you incited Mr. Reynolds.”

Then Burr shouted as if he was wronged.

“Fucking Jesus! I swear to God, I never incited Reynolds. That couple came to me. Of course, it was good to see Hamilton get screwed!”

The so-called Reynolds scandal is a representative case of Hamilton digging his own grave.

Hamilton had an affair with a married woman, Maria Reynolds, and her husband threatened Hamilton.

It was Aaron Burr who stepped in as Maria’s lawyer at that time.

But Burr hated Hamilton, but the incident itself was Hamilton’s fault.

Nevertheless, Hamilton suspected Burr of being behind the blackmail and even dropped Burr during the presidential election.

In fact, not helping is a mild thing compared to that.

Looking at the lamenting Aaron Burr, his friend Wilkinson shrugged.

“Anyway, good. Is there any sign of funds coming out of [Manhattan Company]?”

“No. George Clinton blocked everything.”

“You led the establishment, how did you lose control like that?”

Aaron Burr shouted again in anger.

“I can’t help it! Astor, Livingston, Stevens, and even the Clinton family! [Millionaires] are the major shareholders of Manhattan Company. Those guys occupy the majority of the board!”

The Manhattan Company that Wilkinson is talking about is a [private bank] led by Aaron Burr.

Originally, Hamilton suppressed private banks because he thought there should be a central bank.

But Aaron Burr succeeded in establishing a bank called Manhattan Company by joining forces with wealthy people.

It is also the predecessor of Chase Manhattan Bank, which was the world’s largest bank in the 20th century in later original history.

However, as of 1804, Aaron Burr, the founder, lost control.

Because the Clinton family, who used to be allies, turned their backs.

Even now, in the New York gubernatorial election, George Clinton is supporting the rival candidate, Morgan Lewis.

It’s like the alliance of Jefferson, George Clinton, and Morgan Lewis is crushing Aaron Burr.

Because of this, Aaron Burr’s election funds have run out.

The poor candidate, Aaron Burr, who was tearing his hair out, suddenly flashed his eyes.

“Now that it’s come to this, I have to meet Anthony Merry.”

“Meet who? The British Ambassador? Are you crazy?”

“Anyway, the Morgan Lewis faction is criticizing me as a pro-British sympathizer, right? Even the Tammany Hall I organized is criticizing me. Now that it’s come to this, I should really get sponsorship from England!”

Again, it’s something that happened in the original history.

In April 1804, Aaron Burr fails in the New York gubernatorial election.

After that, Aaron Burr thinks it’s because of Hamilton and shoots him to death in a duel in July.

Of course, dueling is illegal in the 19th century, and Aaron Burr’s political reputation hits rock bottom.

Cornered, Aaron Burr meets with British Ambassador Merry and proposes to hand over Louisiana.

This was possible because Burr had been friendly with Merry, unlike Jefferson.

Anyway, whether he meets because of election funds or because of Louisiana, it’s definitely crazy.

Wilkinson was about to stop him with a dumbfounded face.

“That’s a foolish idea, Mr. Burr.”

Instantly, Wilkinson was surprised and blocked Aaron Burr.

A young man with a pleasant smile and a blonde beauty were standing deep inside the election office.

Wilkinson glared at the young man and shouted.

“How dare you come in here! Get out now!”

But the young man smiled, not caring about Wilkinson in military uniform.

“Nice to meet you, General Commander Wilkinson. Do you know Salcedo?”

“What? Who are you? How do you know Mr. Salcedo?”

“I came with his introduction. I am Louis-Philippe de Bourbon, Duke of New France.”

James Wilkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army, and a Spanish spy.

A man who remained the most vile U.S. Commander-in-Chief in later original history.

He had been trading with Spanish governors since before independence, was engrossed in separating Kentucky and Tennessee from the Federation, and used the military commander position for personal gain.

But the reason he left a stain on real history is different.

He is the one suspected of being behind Burr’s attempted Louisiana treason.

However, the incident has not yet occurred.

He is just a [spy] who regularly sells information to the Spanish Governor-General and receives money.

Wilkinson’s face turned pale when he heard the name of Salcedo, who he still trades with.

“No, that’s…”

“What is the French Duke doing in our election campaign office? If you are going to interfere in the election, I refuse. Receiving funds from a foreign government is an act of treason.”

“Wait a minute, Burr. Let’s hear what he has to say.”

The young man, Philippe, smiled and spoke to Burr.

“Your friend seems to think differently. Mr. Burr, I will give you a better gift than funds. I will give you Hamilton’s support.”

Burr frowned.

“Who, who is supporting?”

“Alexander Hamilton, former Secretary of the Treasury, who will be the presidential candidate for the Federalist Party this year.”

“Ha! That’s funny. Pinckney will be the presidential candidate for the Federalist Party. No, even if that’s not the case, Hamilton can never be!”

Then the blonde beauty standing next to Philippe opened her lips.

“My goodness, I know there is no such thing as impossible, Mr. Burr.”

Burr was momentarily distracted by Alexandra and asked.

“Who are you?”

“I am Alexandra Pavlovna Romanov, Princess of the Russian Empire.”

“What, a, a princess?”

Even though the United States is a democratic republic, most of the citizens were born during the British colonial era.

Many of them had sworn allegiance to King George, whom they had never seen before.

Therefore, the royal families and nobles of the Old World were objects of envy for the influential people of the New World.

Alexandra, the princess of the northern Russian Empire, appeared and suggested to the embarrassed Burr with a smile.

“I heard you wanted to borrow the help of the British Ambassador? England is dangerous. But Russia is friends with the United States. I think you are short of election funds, how about [lending] you my personal funds?”

Burr blinked blankly.

“Wait, think…”

But Philippe shook his head and interrupted.

“Mr. Burr, Hamilton will be coming to New York soon.”

“What, what did you say?”

“Also, with Jackson, a friend of General Commander James Wilkinson here.”

Wilkinson and Burr rolled their eyes.

Jackson is the leader of the Tennessee militia and is friendly with Wilkinson, the commander of the federal army.

Currently, Jackson is a representative of the Southern Union and a politician with tremendous public opinion influence.

How much power would it be if he gave a declaration of support to Burr, who is in crisis?

Philippe came in right at this point.

“Jackson and Hamilton will make a declaration of support for you in New York. You must be there. That way, you can become the Governor of New York.”

Eventually, Burr raised both hands and said.

“Okay. They say they will give a declaration of support, I have no reason to refuse!”

It was the moment when yesterday’s enemy became today’s friend.

***

Of course, that [enemy] came to New York not knowing he would become a friend.

“Pro-British sympathizer? Funny! I, Jackson, the representative of the Southern Union, guarantee it. Mr. Burr is a perfect anti-Briton!”

“Wahahaha! Anti-Briton Burr!”

“This is great!”

Hamilton, Burr’s [enemy], said, listening to Jackson’s lively shouting from the podium.

“Can’t only Jackson go up? Do I have to go, Vice-King of New France?”

Eugene turned to Hamilton and chuckled.

If left alone, Burr will eventually point a gun at Hamilton.

It’s easy to think that you can avoid it.

But even though it’s illegal, there is a customary law that a gentleman cannot avoid a duel.

However, instead of mentioning the duel, Eugene threw out a more realistic story.

“You want to be president, right?”

“Of course. Every politician in the United States of America does.”

“Then, go up, Mr. Hamilton.”

Eugene said in a low voice, watching the podium.

“Aaron Burr must be seated as the Governor of New York to ruin President Jefferson’s presidential path. In addition, Pinckney will not be able to run for president.”

Politically, the New York gubernatorial election is important.

New York’s presidential electors are 19, but they have the power to control the entire Northeast.

It was once the capital of the United States, and even at this time, it is the largest metropolis in the United States.

So, if the Governor of New York supports Hamilton, it will be a great help for Hamilton, who was dishonorably retired, to return.

Nevertheless, despite the political benefits, Hamilton hesitated.

“No matter what, still…”

Hamilton was about to say that he could not support someone like Burr.

“Your Highness.”

Eugene turned his gaze.

Rochejacquelin, who had been sent to England, was standing there.

Eugene, who was happy to grab Rochejacquelin’s hand, asked.

“Was it passed?”

“Yes.”

“Good. Hamilton, did you hear?”

Eugene said to Hamilton, who had a face that he wanted to run away from right away.

“The bill has been passed. 6 weeks ago.”

Eventually, Hamilton went to the podium.

“New York citizens! I am former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton!”

Amidst the gaze of tens of thousands of New York citizens, Hamilton shouted.

“I will deliver the [news] that just came in! The British Senate has passed the [anti-American] Slave Trade Abolition Bill. Eventually!”

At that moment, the citizens of New York exploded.

“Fucking Briton!”

“England is attacking us!”

“It’s war!”

In fact, New York doesn’t have many slaves.

However, the slave trade is a problem directly related to New York.

This is because the destination for shipping slaves across the Atlantic Ocean is New York.

In front of the New York citizens who were furious at the trade profits that would fly away right away, Hamilton shouted.

“To fight against England, I, Hamilton, declare my candidacy for president. Also!”

Suddenly, Hamilton’s hand pointed to Aaron Burr, who was next to the podium.

“I support our Federalist member, Aaron Burr, as the Governor of New York!”

Not missing the moment, Jackson ran and grabbed Burr and Hamilton’s hands and lifted them into the sky.

“Aaron Burr! Jackson! Hamilton!”

Amidst the cheers of the New York citizens, Burr glared at Hamilton and muttered lowly.

“President?”

“If you don’t want to be governor, you can oppose it, Burr.”

“Shut up.”

Burr gritted his teeth and gave a big fake smile to the citizens.

“I can’t help with the election. But I won’t interfere.”

Hamilton glanced at Burr and snorted.

“That’s enough, between us.”

In April 1804, Aaron Burr became the Governor of New York.

Eugene stopped Hamilton’s assassination.

Furthermore, it was the moment when the three-party alliance of Burr, Jackson, and Hamilton began to run for the US presidential election.