章節 106: An Unexpected Invitation

After a brief but decisive discussion with Citizen Barras, Napoleon wasted no time in setting his sights on a daring conquest: Egypt. Taking a page from the real-world Napoleon's playbook, he recognized the potential of invading Egypt to disrupt British influence in India. Barras' immediate endorsement of the plan revealed his ulterior motive—to dispatch Napoleon far away from the political intrigues of Paris. With clarity of purpose, Napoleon dedicated himself to meticulously crafting a comprehensive campaign, one that would not fail similarly to the real Napoleon Bonaparte.

A week later, Napoleon finalized his plan and was ready to present it to the Directory in Paris. He was in his office, stowing documents inside the leather briefcase. Just as Napoleon finished securing the last document inside his sturdy leather briefcase, the door to his office creaked open. Startled, he turned his gaze towards the entrance, and there stood his beloved wife, Ciela.