"Indeed!"
Victor Hugo displayed a relieved expression. He had long anticipated that the cabinet would inevitably fall under the control of Jerome Bonaparte. Once this ambitious man seized power, he would certainly need to satisfy the interests of certain individuals.
Victor Hugo recalled the current schism within the Order Party. Having suffered multiple setbacks in the parliament and political arenas over the years, he also sensed the taste of conspiracy.
The Orthodox Faction, particularly those inclined towards the Clerical Faction's aggressive actions against other members of the Order Party, were likely instigated by Jerome Bonaparte. To reward their instigation, Jerome Bonaparte would have to continue catering to their interests.
If Jerome Bonaparte wielded the knife in other areas, it would inevitably lead to political turmoil. Such a distribution would not benefit anyone, and there was no more prudent way than to target public education.
