Thiers was evidently lost in thought due to Eugène Roué's questions.
The Order Party indeed has the need and the ability to support a military leader, but who could guarantee that these military men would not, like Napoleon of the past, develop ambitions they shouldn't harbor? At that time, Napoleon was also recognized as a son of the revolution, even I only wanted a place in Paris at first. Now, I am just one step away from the center of power.
"A leader with capability and determination, who is also supported by the army, may not necessarily obey the orders of the National Assembly!" Roue pressed on.
"Your influence in the military is not small either!" Thiers retorted with a cold snort, "The generals perched over France, aren't they all people who followed the Emperor in campaigns east and west back then? They hold boundless admiration for the Emperor!"
