The Fox of France - Chapter 548: The Grand Finale (4)

... had recently seized the last opportunity to earn the rank of Marshal in Ireland. They were rumored to be eyeing political careers. Frankly, disregarding Napoleon's opinion, they were somewhat better positioned than Talleyrand himself. Despite their lack of political experience, their war hero status and backgrounds in the army, a branch of the military deeply trusted by the French, gave them a certain advantage.

Moreover, unlike Talleyrand, these two were free of any messy scandals, mak ...