Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

"There is land ahead, and it looks like it's very close."

"It's land!"

According to the itinerary of the "Intrepid", they have now arrived in the waters near the Island of Elba after a six-day journey.

There are also French troops stationed on this island. There is also a 35th Light Infantry Regiment on the island.

The population of Elba at that time was 12,000, so it was not surprising that there was a light infantry regiment stationed here.

Napoleon left the Intrepid and boarded a small boat, preparing to land at Portoferraio.

General Dalesme, who manages the island, has been the governor for four years. He is sympathetic to the local poverty and has implemented effective governance. However, for such a small island, it is really difficult to alleviate anything.

The emperor himself came here after ending his rule in France.

Probably everyone who could come was watching here.

The small Portoferraio is, after all, a small port city. It not only has a mayor, but also a resident vicar who takes orders from the Diocese of Ajaccio. Its functions are quite comprehensive.

If the emperor could reside permanently in the area, there might be some progress, even though it's just such a small island.

The emperor was accompanied by only two French and one Russian attendants. Drouot was the highest-ranking general accompanying Napoleon and he also had naval experience.

Cambronne came here voluntarily, and so did the old guards.

As for Solovyov, he also had experience at sea, and even the British were curious about why he didn't get seasick, an army soldier.
Perhaps the British have forgotten that it was Solovyov who called in Kron and Ushakov, who caused the Royal Navy to suffer a great loss. If the "Victory" had not run fast, it would probably have become a trophy.

"Long live the Emperor!"

This call probably cannot be heard on the French mainland.

But the 35th Light Infantry Regiment was going to be disbanded anyway, so when handing over to the British, they could express their loyalty to the emperor for the last time.

As for the locals, they were also shouting "Long live the emperor".

They didn't know yet that although Napoleon came to this island permanently, he might cause some trouble in the future.

As for the mayor of Ferraio, Pietro Traditi, he also presented the keys of his local area to Napoleon.

"Your Majesty, it is an honor for the local people that you can come to our island, Portoferraio. Here, I present to you the key to Portoferraio Island."

As for General Dalesme standing aside, he also had mixed feelings.

Although he had followed the emperor for a long time, he had spent the last four years here and had not even returned home.

If he gets home and finds out that the third child his wife wants is not her own, he will eventually accept it.

This man will forgive his wife later and will remain loyal to the emperor now.

"Your Majesty, it's a pity that I show up at this time."

"It doesn't matter. You also have the title of Imperial Baron. You should go back home and enjoy your life."

Napoleon was unaware of the general's misfortune, or he would have expressed sympathy.

He himself felt this way, after all, it had only happened a few times since Josephine married him.

Then it was the local vicar, Father Arrighi, who paid tribute to the emperor.

After the local military and political leaders and religious figures paid their respects, the army began the handover.

The 35th Light Infantry Regiment was originally a garrison corps formed in the Mediterranean direction. In 1812, part of it was added to the French army, but it did not play much of a role.

Now, this regiment has been disbanded, and the soldiers will be replenished to various regiments in the south, and some people will have to go home.

They had already had some complaints, and the old guards heard it. After the king came to power, he announced the disbanding of the infantry regiment a few days ago, and the light infantry could only get half pay, or even be sent home directly.

The old guards would definitely take advantage of the emperor's presence to vent their complaints.

However, even if they don't get much salary here, they will follow as long as the emperor is still alive.

After all, these people have some privileges in the army and have accumulated a lot of property in the past. Some of them are even willing to follow even if they are demoted.

The emperor also represents honor to them.

After that, it was Father Arrighi who was to preside over a local religious ceremony to welcome the emperor.

As he continued to move forward, Napoleon also heard the bells of the local church, which welcomed his arrival.

"Looks good, Michelle. When you get back, you can tell Alexander that I'm doing well here."

"But that will have to wait until you are settled. Apart from that"

"I can imagine that you must have missed a lot of things because of coming here with me. But you will have plenty of time to do those things."

Before arriving at his residence, Napoleon met with local people here, gave a speech at the town hall, and then had a banquet before finally going to his residence.

Minutes of the meeting on May 1814, 5:

"On May 1814, 5, the Emperor Napoleon arrived in Elba, and the new Governor of the island, General Drouot, hoisted a flag in the name of the Emperor on the fortress of the island: a white background crossed diagonally by a red band, with three golden bees on it. The batteries of the coastal fortresses, the British frigate 'Intrepid' and the French warships in the harbor saluted this flag. To this end, we, the Allied Commissioners, Mr. Koller and Mr. Campbell, have confirmed this meeting record with the Governor of the island, General Drouot, and the former Governor of the island, General Dallesme."

It is dated, Portoferraio, 1814 May 5.

This duchy had actually been determined as Napoleon's place of exile and the territory he could rule when the Treaty of Fontainebleau was signed. This was determined two days after he drank the medicine.

Now, he is about to begin his rule on this island.

Solovyov also had his own residence. Napoleon was very strange. He always traveled with only an adjutant and an orderly.

"Michelle, we'll have to arrange a room for you here as well. You're escorting me here, and you're also a guest here, so you deserve the best room."

Napoleon pointed to the bedroom next to his own, which was a room that looked quite spacious.

"You have also prepared a place for Her Royal Highness Catherine and the two princes, but the Queen will probably give birth in a few months, which you probably know."

"Yes, it's a pity that the child was not born after the victory. I hope Catherine and the children can come. They should also be able to obtain land in Italy and live on the island." "I will convey this. Her Highness Catherine is different from ordinary princesses. She has a strong personality and is not afraid of anything. Our emperor has always doted on her. This request for family reunion should be allowed."

"But this is not a guarantee. Isn't it time for you to get some rest?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. Here, the people are mostly commoners, and they are very welcoming, much better than those hypocritical aristocrats I met in Petersburg and Paris."

"This place is very close to my hometown. If I take a boat, I can probably get there quickly. It's just a pity that although I still have the title of emperor, I only have an island like this."

Solovyov suddenly said at this time: "There may be a mountain of asceticism in the southeast."

If Napoleon knew what this meant, or if some Chiang Kai-shek knew it, they would probably choose to call the police.

But Napoleon didn't care about that, he just went back to his bedroom and went to sleep.

Even now he lacks a woman.
However, Napoleon did not have to worry about where to live, as there was a villa called Palazzina dei Mulini, which was built 90 years ago by the last Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany. The furniture was all moved from home by his eldest sister Elisa.

Although the eldest sister is greedy for money, the second sister is homosexual, the eldest brother is weak, the third brother is rebellious, the fourth brother is stubborn, and the youngest brother is eccentric, they have not betrayed themselves.

Although the eldest sister did not come and even complained a lot, she still prepared furniture for Napoleon, and the scene was still pretty good.

Although there were not many nobles in the local area, and even a fishmonger might be considered a big shot, Napoleon was still very satisfied after arriving on the island.

This sea view villa on the cliff in Portoferraio is also in a great location.

As for the one that was later called "Villa Napoleon", it is still called Villa Martino. It is located in the forest southwest of Portoferraio and is still under renovation.

Solovyov originally thought that he would have a good sleep. For so many days, even after the war, he had been busy with social engagements, various activities, and escorting the emperor's uncle to the island. For the next few days, he still wanted to sleep in.

However, it is not always possible.

The next morning, Napoleon sent a drummer and a bugler to play the marching drum and blow the wakeup call.

"Your Majesty, can't you just be quiet when you come to this island?"

After all, Napoleon was not his monarch, but the emperor was always energetic and he had a lot to do.

"Soloviev, you are a man of administrative talent. Today we are going to inspect Portoferraio and discuss with important local figures how to make this island prosperous!"

Well, Emperor Napoleon, you are invincible even on the island of Elba.

And the old guards quickly got into the mood. They were shouting "Long live the Emperor" here in the morning, just like they were in Paris.

They have demonstrated through their actions what elite professional soldiers are.

As for the Russian company that arrived on the island together, these guards chasseurs were quite angry at the French for not forgetting to do drill even on the island.

"But our master, he is the nephew of the emperor, and he is just as unlucky as us. But these days will be over in a few days. We are just here to perform a mission on the island. From now on, this place will be the business of those French guys!"

Well, they talk a lot of dirty talk, and even became drinking buddies with the Old Guards, even though they barely speak the same language.

Napoleon himself had a lot of things to take care of, and on top of that, he was also having a headache in Portoferraio.

Paulina, her housekeeper, and their two litters of puppies are all here.

Four carriages were also prepared. After all, there were too many children and followers, so they had to be divided into several carriages to avoid crowding.

"Pauletta, what are you doing here at this hour?"

"Brother, you always need someone to accompany you! Mom will come over soon, and we all know that you need money."

This sister, who is usually unreliable, had previously transferred money to him and slipped him a check.

As for the process of the brother and sister reunion, it also includes the reunion of Solovyov with his lover and some of the "angels" in his family.

Although the last time they met was in Paris, Solovyov held the younger daughter in one arm, while the older one could only be held by his chest and back.

Daughters' sense of territory over their fathers is stronger than that of their wives and lovers.

"Your Majesty, it looks like I can't accompany you to inspect the territory. These girls like to stick to me!"

Playing with children is what makes Solovyov happiest.

But he also noticed that Octavia and Demid were flirting with each other. This kid from the Leclerc family was probably like the pigs that Polina raised herself and dug up the cabbages in her own field - but they were still young and had a lot of time to live with.

Napoleon was still full of energy. He knew that Solovyov was not like Mr. Campbell, who would stay here permanently. He wanted to return to the mainland.

And Polina bringing the child over would help distract him.

Mr. Campbell simply looked absent-minded.

However, Napoleon had no plans to land in Port Juan at that time. He just wanted to develop public services locally.

Although Elba Island is not big and is very poor except for its fishing industry, the scenery here is beautiful and it may become a holiday destination in the future.

Napoleon himself has many places to inspect. Today he is only visiting the area around Portoferraio, but there will be much more to do in the future.

He wants to develop vineyards on the island, mine iron ore and marble, and build a food processing factory for the fishing port.
The artilleryman Drouot also enjoyed it. Perhaps all these artillerymen were like this, they liked to plan something when they arrived at a place.

Solovyov now not only had to take care of his own baby, but also had to help Napoleon take care of his difficult sister and the Borghese family's true son, little Camillo.

Even when he arrived on the island of Elba, his task of taking care of and coaxing the children remained unchanged.

But when I take care of my own children, it is always a time to enjoy family life.

It was even unexpected that the eldest daughter was so sensible and could directly discipline her younger sisters.

She is in good health and will be an excellent wife when she gets married and then an excellent mother.

Although I am satisfied with my daughter,
There was another problem, which was that when Polina came after her, she would always be intimate with her for a while.

At the same time, Sylvia cannot be neglected.

Solovyov will stay here for a few more days, and his life is indeed good. (End of this chapter)