Jerome Bonaparte quietly enjoyed the heartfelt applause from the soldiers of the Guard Army. After a moment, he gestured for them to stop with his hand.
Standing beside him, Louis Feldbu spoke excitedly to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, on behalf of all the soldiers in Senegal, I thank you for your recognition!"
"General Feldbu, I have said that you are fighting for the living space of 35 million French people!
Your actions are carried out under the recognition of the entire French nation!" Jerome Bonaparte continued generously, "And I am not only the Emperor of the Empire, but also a part of the 35 million French.
Naturally, I will, like other French people, sincerely acknowledge the efforts you and your soldiers have made for the French nation!"
Louis Feldbu's eyes moistened slightly; it was the first time since he took office as Governor of Senegal that he felt the taste of understanding.
