"What do you think France should do to pursue overseas wealth? There are those in the government who believe focusing too much on overseas matters is a mistake!"
Jerome Bonaparte inquired with great interest, acknowledging that this distressed nobleman indeed had some skill.
"Mr. President, if I may speak bluntly! Anyone who holds such thoughts is short-sighted, only focusing on their current interests and not considering the future of the French Nation!"
The Marquis Alet spoke with unusual excitement, using both his hands and feet as if to emphasize the authority of his words.
From his expression, it seemed he was a staunch supporter of the naval expansion doctrine.
At this moment, a maid brought over pastries and two steaming cups of coffee, carefully sidestepping the Marquis Alet to place the pastries and coffee on the table.
