He Became Napoleon’S Genius Son [EN]: Chapter 360

(360) New France Creates a Quadripartite System in the New World

In December 1805, as Christmas approached, Eugene returned to Pensacola after a long absence.

-Clack, clack, clack!

The guard of honor parades in front of the Pensacola Viceroyalty Palace.

“Present arms! Fire a salute!”

At the command of Junot, the commander of the Viceroyalty Guard, the guard soldiers point their rifles to the sky and fire.

-Bang!

As the military band enthusiastically begins to play, Junot grins and salutes Eugene.

“Welcome back, Your Highness the Viceroy.”

Eugene smiles and approaches Junot with Hippolyte.

Junot hasn’t done anything particularly noteworthy in the New World.

However, if Junot hadn’t been watching the home front, it would have been impossible for Eugene to travel around the Americas.

“It feels like coming home. How are Marie and Pauline?”

“Oh, don’t tell me you’re looking for your lover as soon as you arrive, let alone the Queen?”

“Our guard commander is saying things that could get him sent to the guillotine. First of all, Marie and I are not formally married yet, and Pauline is my aunt.”

Still a single man with only a lover and no wife, Junot grinned and replied.

“Princess Marie will be here soon. General Pauline Bonaparte is in New Orleans right now for the hospital dedication ceremony.”

“Is the hospital expansion going smoothly? I haven’t been able to check on it.”

“Five hospitals have already been built in major cities, so there’s no problem with the buildings. The problem is with the doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. We’re currently sourcing them from the home country, but there aren’t enough people, which is a big problem.”

Eugene was heading to the Viceroyalty Palace when he stopped and looked to the side.

“This requires a directive. Tell them to recruit talent from Nueva España [New Spain, modern-day Mexico] and the New World.”

“Huh? Why all of a sudden?”

“If there aren’t enough people, we need to accept immigrants. And it’s faster to get them from within the New World than from Europe.”

Junot is someone Eugene met when he was still a parachute lieutenant.

Therefore, like Hippolyte, they speak informally to each other in private.

Although this is during a guard of honor ceremony.

Anyway, after glancing around, Junot chuckled, confirming that the guards were out of earshot.

“Wow, you can just make immigration policies as you please. Is it okay to do that without any instructions from the home country, Your Highness the Viceroy?”

“His Imperial Majesty is leaving the New World entirely to me in exchange for exiling me, isn’t he? Besides, strictly speaking, Louisiana is Marie’s personal territory. Shouldn’t he at least marry her off and then try to control things?”

“Come to think of it, you still haven’t gotten permission to marry. Hehe!”

Junot chuckled, then lowered his voice slightly.

“Did you hear? Your Highness the Viceroy’s brother is growing up very well.”

Currently, Eugene has three siblings.

He probably wasn’t referring to Hortense or Florange, who must be young ladies by now.

Eugene smiled bitterly as he thought of his brother, whom he had never met.

“How long has it been since he was born that you’re only telling me now? As for Charles ‘Nabo,’ I received his portrait from my mother a while ago. Our mother is so nosy.”

“What are you going to do?”

“What am I going to do? Am I supposed to feel competitive with a three-year-old?”

In July 1802, about three and a half years ago, Napoleon and Josephine’s second child was born.

His name is Charles Napoleon, nicknamed Nabo.

So, it’s a son.

Eugene knows very well how obsessed Napoleon is with having a son.

That’s why he even divorced Josephine in the original timeline.

But Eugene also knows how obsessed Napoleon is with [hegemony] [leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others].

“Either way, Father, no, His Imperial Majesty, can’t exclude me. At least not until England and Russia are completely defeated.”

Junot looked at Eugene with a face that seemed to say that wasn’t the only reason, then shrugged.

“Then, when are you returning…?”

Just then, someone came running from the other side of the Viceroyalty Palace.

“Eugene!”

Her active skirt fluttered as if it would tear, and her blonde hair danced in the wind.

A noble lady who wouldn’t even go outside without elaborate makeup in Paris.

But here in the New World, she looks like a pioneer girl.

Marie Therese hugged Eugene, teary-eyed.

“You’re finally here! You’re so mean, always leaving me behind!”

Eugene hugged Marie and stroked her hair.

“Yes, I’m back now, Marie.”

It was their reunion after half a year since the War of 1812 began.

***

However, a new treaty to replace the Treaty of Paris of the Seven Years’ War has not yet been signed.

“So, in a nutshell, there’s a problem that nothing has been resolved, Your Highness the Viceroy.”
The Marquis de Lescure, who was in charge of internal affairs, said in his usual relaxed tone.

In modern Europe, all wars are concluded with treaties.

In this era, in other civilizations, treaties are not signed, or wars continue even after negotiations are over due to betrayals.

However, the European civilization uniquely tends to conclude wars based on [peace agreements], which are a type of contract.

In particular, post-war treaties decisively determine the territories and powers of each country, as was the case with the Seven Years’ War and the Revolutionary War in the New World.

However, France effectively gained Louisiana and established a de facto protectorate, [Napoléon] [a state that is controlled and protected by another], in British Canada.

Therefore, it is necessary to confirm these spheres of influence through a treaty.

But the current war is, after all, a war between England and the United States, and there is no room for New France to intervene.

“Besides, no matter how much I am the Viceroy of the New World and practically the Emperor’s plenipotentiary [a person invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government or head of state in another country], there are things I can’t do.”

“You mean official diplomatic agreements. After all, that’s something that needs to be decided by the home country.”

“So, I’ve been proceeding with things only in the form of manipulating them from behind.”

Eugene tapped the map and shrugged.

“I guess we’ll have to make the War of 1812 drag on?”

The two major powers in the New World are ultimately England and the United States.

New France has a large territory, but it is still a small country with a population of just over 300,000.

Also, the Spanish colonies, including Nueva España, are internally festering to the point where they could start an independence movement at any time.

Russia, which is just rampaging in Canada, is only a force that England can drive out if it puts its full strength into it.

So, the key is to keep England and the United States fighting continuously.

But this will directly bring a problem to New France.

The Atlantic blockade.

The Marquis de Lescure pointed out this point.

“How do you plan to handle the trade issue? Eventually, if things continue like this, the British fleet will blockade the waters of New France as well, using any excuse.”

“They haven’t cut off trade between our colonies yet, have they?”

“Communication with the home country is also working. But the pressure is increasing.”

In fact, the British Sydney Fleet temporarily retreated after being surprised by the steamship.

However, that doesn’t mean that New France’s [disguised pirate] fleet has crushed the Sydney or Berry Fleets.

So, both sides are maintaining a tense relationship and taking a vigilant stance as if patrolling.

The problem is that even this is shrinking trade across the Atlantic.

Furthermore, as the situation becomes more serious in the future, England will carry out indiscriminate maritime seizures, as it did in the original timeline.

The so-called Continental System in the original timeline is actually a disguised name for the British naval blockade.

Eugene shrugged as he quietly examined the fleet’s movement status on the map.

“James Monroe said something.”

“Yes? Oh, are you talking about the American politician who came last time for the Mississippi Agreement?”

“That’s right. The problems of the New World, that is, America, are solved by America.”

Eugene smiled.

“It’s a golden rule we need right now.”

Suddenly, Eugene unfolded the pile of documents that had been piled up.

-Whirr!

Eugene said, examining the reports summarizing the situation in each country in the New World one by one.

“Nueva España is rich in agricultural products.”

“Industrial goods and luxury goods are mainly imported from Europe. Of course, most of them are from the home country, but also from England.”

“There’s a lot of silver, but most of it flows into the home country, and the 자체 [independent] economic structure is poor.”

This is the problem faced by the Viceroyalties of Nueva España, La Plata, and Peru.

Even after independence, it will not change.

That’s why British capital fills the void after the chain of independence in South America in the 1820s in the original timeline.

As a result, South America becomes economically dependent on England throughout the 19th century.

However, there is a country that is not as rich in capital as England, but richer than Spain.

That is, France.

Eugene nodded lightly and called another vassal who had come for the report.

“Our New France will take on some of the roles of the Spanish home country. DuPont, is the industrial equipment complete?”

Eleuthère Irénée du Pont, the president of DuPont Society of Miami, smiled and replied.

“Of course. It may not be as much as London, but we can produce goods to a similar extent. If there’s a place to sell them, that is. Monsieur Brunel has played a big role.”

“The sales destinations are Nueva España and the southern United States.”

“Huh? Isn’t the United States capable of 자체 [independent] procurement?”

Eugene shook his head.

“Not the North. Not the South. And we use that money to buy minerals produced in the United States.”

In 1806, the United States, which celebrated its 30th anniversary of its founding, is still in a state of non-integration.

After Washington, the Democratic-Republican Party, which advocates state autonomy, was elected in succession.

Furthermore, even though the Federalist Hamilton came to power, there is no time to proceed with the integration policy because the War of 1812 broke out.

So, the southern region is facing problems due to a shortage of cotton fabrics and industrial goods imported from England.

Eugene told Lescure while planning this trade route.

“A power structure of the United States, Nueva España, and Russia, which is supported by us, will be established around New France.”

“England is here.”

“That’s right.”

Eugene’s eyes lit up as he lightly stared at the map.

“A perfect quadripartite system is being formed in terms of politics, economy, and military affairs.”

A balance of power that no one can easily break is being formed.

Even if Eugene leaves the New World and returns to Europe.

Lescure, who had been listening quietly, whistled.

“Wow, this time we’ll have to bring in the United States to sign an agreement?”

Of course, this time it’s Eugene’s turn to call Hamilton.

***

The situation where you have no choice but to come when the sponsor calls is usually called [Eul] [subordinate] in later generations.

“How long has it been since you made me [Shh] [keep silent], and you’re calling me like this. You’re so shameless. Your Highness the Viceroy of New France.”
Hamilton said with a stiff face, even though he visited New Orleans in the midst of the war.

But conversely, the fact that he came all the way here means that this [agreement] is also important to Hamilton.

Suddenly, Eugene smiled as he offered Hamilton the seat of honor.

“Still, you’re in trouble because you don’t have a place to export due to the war, right?”

“Hmph, that’s why I came all the way here.”

“His Highness the Viceroy of Nueva España has also agreed to help.”

Félix Berenguer de Marquina, the Viceroy of Nueva España, who arrived in New Orleans first, smiled and responded.

“This is not a policy at the level of the Spanish home country. Also, Nueva Granada, the Viceroyalty of Peru, and La Plata are not included.”

However, the United States is currently in a very difficult situation due to the British [New World Blockade Order].

Financial debt is expected to skyrocket from approximately $40 million to $100 million in 1806.

In addition, as England, which used to send 50% of its exports, declared a complete import suspension, traders in various regions are also going bankrupt.

That’s why Hamilton endured humiliation and ran all the way to New Orleans.

Besides, the conditions are not that unfavorable, so Hamilton shrugged as he finally reviewed the treaty.

“We’ll negotiate directly with Spain and change it after the war is over.”

“Then you must be re-elected.”

“Are you threatening me?”

The next presidential election is in November 1808.

Eugene smiled as he looked at Hamilton, who was practically spending his presidential term due to the war.

“I’m helping you. This agreement will guarantee at least $100 million in exports and imports.”

This is the amount of tariff revenue lost due to the trade suspension.

Hamilton glanced at Eugene and snorted.

For some reason, he felt like he was losing out, but he had no certainty and Hamilton had no other choice.

Besides, Hamilton doesn’t know it, but Hamilton would have died if it weren’t for Eugene anyway.

“You talk a good game.”

When Hamilton, Marquina, and Eugene completed the signing, the bells of New Orleans rang in the distance.

-Ding! Ding! Ding!

Christmas 1805, the [New Orleans] Agreement was signed.

It was the day the New World’s quadripartite system was created under the leadership of New France.