The Crescent of the Sultan

While the National Constituent Assembly debated day after day, the Parisian upper classes surprisingly continued to live their usual lives of careless glitz. (っ◔◡◔)っ

Political and literary salons were still held, and the cafes were still crowded.

To be sure, the French Revolution did change things: theaters no longer performed Molière (too aristocratic) and Beaumarchais (whose Le Nozze di Figaro was considered "dangerously suggestive of sociopathic"). "Quality") works.

The turmoil of the times was reflected in fashion: women wore liberty hats and jewelry representing the Constitution, and blue, white and red were everywhere.

The revolution seems to have gradually stabilized, and a new order seems to be coming.

But not long after, people turned their attention to the church. If the king had to give in before the people, why didn't the church make changes?

In November 1789, the National Constituent Assembly declared that all church property was "placed at the disposal of the state."

At the same time, the National Constituent Assembly began to sell off church real estate. If this trend continues, land prices may fall seriously.

This is unacceptable to the majority of the landed aristocracy.

During the same period, the National Constituent Assembly further legislated to abolish the legality of monastic vows.

Under the pressure of the National Constituent Assembly, Louis XVI once again thought of Selim's letter.

"Selim is right, how can a king be at the mercy of his people, I have to leave Paris and go to Vienna.

The queen who accompanied Louis XVI heard her husband talking to himself, and she said hurriedly.

"In that case, we must get ready quickly, my dear Louis."

Louis XVI nodded and said.

"Go and inform Elizabeth and the Duchess Touzer (the governess of Louis XVI's children) so that they can tidy up and get ready. I have to go to Kalemani Pasha."

The queen and the dauphin quickly left Louis XVI's apartment, and the king himself came to Kalemany Pasha's room.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing? You should have informed me, Your Majesty, this is detrimental to your identity."

Kalemani Pasha bowed to Louis XVI.

"It doesn't matter, Kalemani Pasha, I have decided to leave Paris and go to Vienna. Can you help me?"

"Of course, Your Majesty, this is not only the mission entrusted to me by the Sultan, but it is also an honor for me to serve such a noble monarch as you."

After a pause, Kalemani Pasha continued.

“Considering that your majesty is no longer in the same free position as you were at Versailles.

How to put it into practice has become the most important question.

As we have seen, the Tuileries is already closely guarded, and several of your attendants may have become paid spies.

And you have very little money on hand, and it would certainly arouse suspicion if the Queen sold off the jewels she owned.

Not to mention that you want to bring a family with you, you are indeed a great husband, father, and brother.

Since you have decided that your family should not be separated, if you want to escape successfully, I need to get all the help you can get.

For example, Frederick Axel von Felsen. He was tall, handsome and a nobleman.

Moreover, he followed General Rochambeau to fight in the United States and was also Sweden's special representative in France.

He was also a close friend of the Queen and a frequent visitor to Sunday card clubs.

Most importantly, he also believes that your family must escape Paris as soon as possible.

I believe he will do all this well. "

"Kalemani Pasha, you mean you won't leave with us?"

Louis XVI was a little puzzled that the other party took such a big risk to help him leave, but he refused to evacuate.

"Your Majesty, the Sultan has given me other tasks, so I must stick to this place.

You need not worry about me; I will not let the members of the Constituent Assembly perceive anything suspicious.

As for your preparations, I will provide you with escorts and carriages, and your property will be prepared for you. "

Louis XVI nodded, turned and left Kalemani Pasha's room.

He did not intend to find out what the other party's mission was. Selim's words were right: "As long as you are still a king, it is more important than anything else."

He slowly returned to his suite, waiting for his last chance.

After a series of discussions, they made the most suitable escape plan.

The time of escape was set on December 25, 1789.

After a long period of chaos, the citizens of Paris and many revolutionaries were tired, and they would inevitably be busy celebrating the festival. At this time, the defense was at its weakest, which was the time to escape.

The specific time was set near midnight, when the guards would change guard, and the five members of the king's family happened to slip out through the side door.

The crown prince would dress up as a girl, the king and queen would dress up as nobles and noble ladies, and Elizabeth and the governess would dress up as servants.

Folsen would dress up as a coachman and take the king and his family to the meeting place outside St. Martin's Gate. Kalemani Pasha had arranged for twenty good men to wait for the king's arrival, and prepared a large carriage with enough Lots of horses.

These manpower and materials belong to the Ottoman Empire's overseas intelligence agency-Reflection of God. Kalemani Pasha is the main person in charge of the Paris branch. They will escort the king to where he should go.

While Louis XVI was preparing to travel, Selim was also preparing to go to Thessaloniki.

In the past few months, the migration of Muslims has been going very smoothly.

These Muslims who migrated from Arabia, Egypt and Algeria were not embarrassed by the Greek families when the land was distributed, which Selim did not expect.

After the first batch of relocated people were resettled, Selim received invitations from many families in Greece, hoping that the Sultan could come to Thessaloniki to give a speech on the friendly relationship between immigrants and locals.

After careful consideration, Selim did not choose to refuse the other party, but agreed to attend the meeting.

"If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger's cubs. No matter what the intentions of these people are, they have to go for it.

I don't have much time. If they can't calm down, then I will arrange an assassination. If they can't calm down, that's even better. I won't even feel guilty.

No matter what, we can get a lot more land this time. "

Selim walked to the window and thought of Louis XVI who was far away in Paris. They were in different places, but maybe their moods were slightly similar.

"So, Greeks, are you ready?

You should feel honored that a sultan is gambling with his crown, while you only have to use your lives and wealth as chips.

Although Sudan is sure of victory. "

Facing the Golden Horn, Selim said to himself.

Please read and collect it, and I clearly wrote more about Anna, but why was she less cautious? Is it because I put it later?