As someone who has transcended 150 years of world history, no one understands the development trajectory of this world better than Jerome Bonaparte.

The world of 1859 is at the intermission between the First and Second Industrial Revolutions. It won’t be long before the dawn of electricity and internal combustion engines appears, ushering humanity into another phase of rapid development.

And what Jerome Bonaparte needs to do is accelerate the arrival of this era, thereby freeing France from this meaningless internal strife.

However, Jerome Bonaparte must prevent opposing forces from taking advantage of the interval between the First and Second Industrial Revolutions to incite the unemployed in Paris to rebel.

After all, in times of rapid national development, the contradictions between different social classes are hidden beneath the flowers and wine, and all around is a scene of prosperity.

When high-quality development replaces rapid development, the contradictions hidden under the waves of prosperity will inevitably be fully exposed, the harmonious environment will vanish, and sharp conflicts will take its place.

"Father!" Jerome Bonaparte solemnly said to Prince Monfort, "France no longer has time to take detours!

We must lead the next industrial revolution like the Kingdom of Britain, for only then can France continue to maintain its advantage on the European Continent!

I am convinced that if France loses the opportunity to lead the industrial revolution, we will be completely surpassed by the rising stars!"

No one understands better than Jerome Bonaparte how rapid the development speed of Germany and the United States, as initiators of the Second Industrial Revolution, was during the second revolution.

In contrast, the old industrial powers of Britain and France had unsatisfactory outcomes during the Second Industrial Revolution.

Some might say that France’s poor development in the Second Industrial Revolution is all because of the lack of high-quality coal resources in France.

However, this explanation cannot perfectly explain the Kingdom of Britain’s backwardness during the Second Industrial Revolution.

Regarding coal and iron ore resource distribution, the Kingdom of Britain is unique in Europe, even surpassing Germany with its Ruhr Industrial Zone.

The interdependent distribution environment of coal and iron ore was an important reason for Britain’s leadership in the First Industrial Revolution.

Yet, such a country, endowed with excellent resource conditions, could only chase but not surpass Germany and the United States of America.

The reason lies in the fact that Britain and France were only input countries of the Second Industrial Revolution, not output countries.

The gap between output and input countries is not something that can be caught up with by mere effort.

Therefore, France must replace Germany’s future ecological position and become an output country of the Second Industrial Revolution.

To achieve this condition, political stability is an indispensable factor.

Thus, Jerome Bonaparte will never hand over the reins of power.

Neither the Orthodox Faction nor the Republican Faction can truly lead France; all they can do is repeat historical patterns, passively accepting external changes.

But he—Jerome Bonaparte—is the one who can truly lead France into a new era, more suited than anyone to steer this great ship that is France!

Jerome Bonaparte has absolute confidence in this.

"Father, I am convinced that only I can truly guide France onto the right path!" Jerome Bonaparte replied to Prince Monfort with unwavering confidence.

Seeing his son radiate with innate confidence, Prince Monfort seemed to see his long-deceased brother.

Back then, he was as confident as Jerome Bonaparte, believing he could dominate France, and he became the Emperor of the French Empire.

He believed he could defeat the Anti-French Alliance, and he did, crushing them several times.

"My child, confidence is a virtue! However, you must not become overly confident; those who are often become arrogant, thinking they are the master of everything, and that all things should act according to their will!"

Such people often make wrong decisions on important matters!" Prince Monfort subtly advised Jerome Bonaparte.

Though Prince Monfort greatly appreciated Jerome Bonaparte’s innate confidence, he felt it his duty to remind his child not to follow in his brother’s footsteps.

If his brother had not stubbornly embarked on campaigns against Spain and Russia, the Bonaparte Empire would not have collapsed. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

At that time, Britain could not find a country to act as the vanguard against France, and except for the Russian Empire, all of Europe had already bowed to the French Empire.

Jerome Bonaparte, of course, understood the implications of his father, Prince Monfort’s words. He reiterated, "Father, as I mentioned before, I will not turn all of Europe into the fiefdom of the Bonaparte Clan like my uncle did!

I am willing to cooperate with European countries, as long as their monarchs respect France’s status in Europe (that is, recognize France as the continental military leader).

I still agree with my previous ideas!

Unless absolutely necessary, I will not resort to force!