He Became Napoleon’S Genius Son [EN]: Chapter 539

Extran (17) The United States of America Faces an Era of North-South Division

In the 19th century, the presidential residence of the United States of America was not the White House.

“What preposterous nonsense is this coming from the President’s House! What? Fight France?”

This is because the White House was built after Washington was attacked during the War of 1812 in the original timeline.

But as of 1825, Washington had never been attacked.

The so-called War of 1812 occurred, but it all ended with naval engagements.

In the end, it’s all thanks to the French Empire, but no American is grateful to France.

Just like Senator Jackson, who is currently ranting in front of President John Quincy Adams.

“Mr. John Quincy Adams, you are a man who became president through a rigged election! That’s why you’re so horrified at the idea of fighting France!”

“What are you talking about? I became president through a fair election!”

“Absolutely not.”

Suddenly, Jackson glared, his hair sticking out as if he’d been hit by a bomb.

“We all know that the French illegally funded your election!”

The son of the second president, and a man whose father and son became presidents in succession.

John Quincy Adams, the leader of the pro-French faction in the United States, turned pale.

Could Jackson know something?

“Rothschild, Baring, and Damas!”

President Adams narrowed his eyes, blinking for a moment.

It’s clear he doesn’t know everything yet.

Objectively speaking, Jackson’s words are problematic.

“I don’t know what nonsense you’re spouting. Besides, Rothschild and Baring are British bankers.”

“Ha! It’s well known in England that they are traitors to the French Empire. Of course, it’s none of our business, but if they interfered in the election with illegal political funds, that’s a different story!”

“Do you have any evidence? I’ll sue you for defaming my reputation!”

The United States, a country of law, solves problems through lawsuits.

Of course, sometimes they solve them with duels.

However, duels are strictly illegal.

This was officially enshrined in the constitution by the third president, [Hamilton].

Considering that Hamilton dies in a duel in the original timeline, it’s quite ironic.

In any case, the president cannot mention duels.

As if mocking the president, who looked like he would challenge him to a duel, Jackson sneered.

“Please do. I’ll impeach you during this regular session!”

Leaving Adams, who was glaring with a red face, Jackson stepped outside.

In fact, Adams is right.

Senator Jackson has no evidence.

The names he just mentioned are just famous financiers and entrepreneurs.

However, it is true that they are deeply involved with Emperor Eugene I of the French Empire.

He probably received money from one of the three.

As Jackson stepped out of the President’s House, his fellow Senator Calhoun followed him.

“How is it?”

“It’s certain, Mr. Calhoun. He took bribes. 100 percent.”

“Can we get evidence?”

Jackson scoffed at Calhoun’s question.

“Are you investigating? What good is evidence? The important thing is the circumstances, and making the people believe it. Then the senators will follow!”

After all, the president cannot be indicted or investigated during his term.

Moreover, Washington does not have a separate prosecutor, and the Attorney General has jurisdiction.

But that’s why, even without evidence, impeachment can be discussed based on circumstances alone.

This is a time when the United States system has not yet solidified, like a newborn country.

It is possible to overthrow the president.

Then a new president will have to be elected.

Calhoun smiled with satisfaction.

“If that happens, we can finally start an anti-French war!”

It’s truly an amazing story.

The French Empire at the time possessed the world’s strongest military and economic power.

Its population far exceeded that of the United States.

But how can they start a war?

Jackson, a soldier who had been active in the War of 1812, stroked his chin.

“Yes. If the [German] people revolt in Europe, the French Empire will be in chaos.”

“We are already sending funds and manpower through immigrants.”

“Then we immediately blockade Nouvelle France [New France, the French colonial territory in North America] and march towards Canada.”

Suddenly, Jackson grinned and shouted.

“Once we occupy the entire north, suppressing Nouvelle France is only a matter of time. The United States will absolutely outnumber them in terms of population!”

So, it’s just about starting a war in the New World.

If limited to the New World, the United States is the strongest country.

Although Eugene rules the rest of the territory, they all have different systems.

Moreover, in terms of the white population, the United States, a haven for immigrants, is much more advantageous than Nouvelle France or Nueva España [New Spain, the Spanish colonial territory in North America], which emphasize a single immigration system.

Therefore, if there is no intervention from the Old World, the United States can win.

Especially in a total war system.

But if the French mainland intervenes, the situation will change.

Calhoun licked his lips.

“The problem is the Old World. Can we stop France?”

“Didn’t Metternich guarantee it? Let’s trust him. But do you know what’s more important?”

“Of course, I know.”

Calhoun and Jackson said the same words.

“Regime change.”

War is just a means.

The real purpose is one.

To seize the power to move the direction of the country, the regime.

In that respect, Jackson, who can be called a true politician, turned his head and whistled.

“Well, let’s come back and be the master of this President’s House!”

The gray President’s House was bleakly illuminated by the setting sun.

***

The core city of Nouvelle France is now Miami.

“It seems we cannot avoid war.”

In the past, Pensacola or Nouvelle-Orléans [New Orleans] were more important.

However, as the Industrial Revolution rapidly progressed, ports that imported resources and exported manufactured goods became the core of the economy.

Of course, Pensacola and Nouvelle-Orléans are also ports, but they are not fully open to the Atlantic Ocean.

Miami, which can directly exchange with mainland France, is bound to develop the fastest.

So, it is natural that the Governor-General of Nouvelle France, Duke Desaix of Marengo, met his wife in Miami.

But it was too much to start talking about war as soon as he arrived.

His wife, Duchess Hortense, frowned.

“I thought we settled our marital problems back home. Are you trying to start a fight with me now? What nonsense is that as soon as we meet?”

“Hortense, I’m saying it’s better for you to return to the mainland.”

“Don’t make excuses. Do you have another woman? Maybe a mixed-race beauty?”

At that moment, Desaix jumped up in the Governor-General’s office.

“No! It’s really dangerous. The United States is constantly causing military conflicts. The problem is that we can win local battles, but we are absolutely at a disadvantage in a total war!”

In fact, it’s suspicious that he’s jumping up so much.

Also, Desaix is a man who once set up a harem in Egypt in his younger days.

Hortense narrowed her eyes and examined Desaix’s complexion, and Desaix quickly said.

“Miami could be in danger. So, please return home.”

“No.”

“Hortense!”

Hortense glared and rather scolded Desaix.

“This is my home. This is where my husband and children live! Even if I die, I will be buried in the New World! I am the daughter of a woman born on the island of Martinique in the New World!”

If Nouvelle France is in crisis, and the Emperor’s sister flees to safety?

Public opinion will deteriorate rapidly not only in Nouvelle France but also in the mainland.

Rather than doing such a dangerous political act, she would rather risk her life.

It’s an attitude worthy of Napoleon’s adopted daughter.

Maybe it’s because she suspected Desaix’s fidelity.

Then applause erupted.

-Clap, clap, clap.

Desaix and Hortense turned their gaze and saw an old man leaning on a cane.

“Indeed, a heroine. Worthy of the Emperor’s sister.”

Desaix was surprised because he was not someone who should be in the New World.

“Talleyrand? Why are you in the New World?”

“Well, the noble lady asked for help.”

“Don’t tell me you were on the same ship? With a lecher like you?”

This time, just as Desaix was about to turn his suspicious gaze, Hortense slapped him in disbelief.

-Slap!

As Desaix jumped up for another reason, Hortense shouted.

“Ouch, that hurts!”

“What’s wrong with this guy! Get a grip. Talleyrand is already a 71-year-old man!”

“A lecher doesn’t care about age! Do you know who that man’s mistress is right now? His niece-in-law!”

Desaix’s claim is not entirely nonsense.

Talleyrand, the infamous playboy, does not discriminate against women of any age, and especially has a talent for seducing young women.

So, it’s perhaps natural that Desaix suspects what might have happened in the closed Atlantic liner.

But Talleyrand asked very calmly.

“Your information is fast, Your Highness. But do you have a plan to deal with the United States?”

Suddenly, Desaix, who had been raging, stopped.

“Do you have one?”

“Of course. That’s why I bothered to cross the rough sea all the way to this distant New World.”

“Since steamships come and go these days, it shouldn’t be that rough. Let’s hear it.”

Even if he is a lecher, Talleyrand is no ordinary man.

Could he have a plan?

But how can a schemer come up with a solution when a war between countries is imminent?

“Originally, when fighting an enemy, you strike their weaknesses. Exploit the slavery issue.”

Instantly, Desaix’s mouth dropped open.

“Really, you are a vicious schemer. How many people will die!”

That’s a plan that even Nouvelle France knew but couldn’t use.

***

Washington has started to boil again after a long time.

-Waaaaah!

Usually, inciting the public is Jackson’s forte.

But today, people are boiling even though Jackson didn’t incite them at all.

Senator Jackson looked around in embarrassment.

“What on earth is going on!”

Calhoun pushed through the crowd and reported.

“The Confederate States have risen up, opposing the abolition of slavery!”

“No, we haven’t announced anything about abolishing slavery yet!”

“Rumor has it that the Senator is preparing it. Even!”

Calhoun shouted, holding a pamphlet in his hand.

“The Governor-General of Nouvelle France, Duke Desaix of Marengo, has issued a statement!”

Jackson, who hurriedly looked at the pamphlet, widened his eyes.

-〈I, Desaix, Governor-General of Nouvelle France, a servant of the great Emperor of the French Empire, declare: The United States of America must abolish the uncivilized slavery system. This is to be in line with the noble intentions of Senator Jackson.〉

Just as Jackson was about to open his mouth, people from the Southern Slave States League began to shout.

“Get out! Anti-slavery advocate!”

“Fucking Jackson!”

“He’s trying to kill all Southerners!”

The number is over 100,000.

A crowd that an individual cannot resist.

It was when Jackson was looking at them.

“There, Jackson is seen!”

Calhoun quickly prepared to run away and asked.

“What should we do, Senator?”

Jackson, as the master of demagogic mass politics, answered and fled.

“Unite the Northerners! North, strike the barbarism of the South!”