Opinion par Defrance, sur les postes et messageries: Séance du 28 Fructidor, an IV

In the tumultuous aftermath of the French Revolution, the nation's lifelines of communication—its post offices and messenger routes—become the focus of a fierce parliamentary showdown. A seasoned legislator steps forward, not to champion partisan triumphs, but to lay bare the chronic mismanagement and financial drain that have plagued the state‑run system. He paints a vivid picture of bureaucratic excess, opaque accounts, and the way corrupt administrators have turned a public service into a personal fortune‑maker.

With sharp rhetoric and a clear eye on the treasury, he challenges the commission’s recommendations, arguing that the old regime of direct government control has become a vehicle for waste and abuse. Instead, he urges a shift toward private concession, promising greater efficiency, transparency, and a steady revenue stream for the Republic. Listeners will be drawn into the heated debate that shaped France’s early modern infrastructure, hearing a voice that blends political theory with practical fiscal concern.