Eagle's Glory

When he was a newborn baby, he was held in these hands to be christened.

At that time, the empire was in its heyday with flowers and brocades, and everyone thought that this baby would eventually take over the scepter from his father and rule the most powerful empire in Europe.

Who would have imagined that in just two or three years, this baby would experience such a terrible disaster and lose everything he could have inherited?

But it doesn't matter, I'm still young, everything can start all over again after all.

Perhaps this Lord Cardinal is also looking forward to the reappearance of everything in the past.

"I'm really sorry for causing you trouble." Aigron was full of emotions, and finally only apologized lightly as the opening remarks of the two people meeting. "If I had a choice, I would prefer to meet you on a grander occasion."

"I am very pleased to be able to see you." The old man looked at the young man at close range, and tears suddenly flashed from the corners of his eyes, "I really didn't expect that I would have the chance to see you again alive! God bless. "

"As long as we work hard together, I think we will have more opportunities to meet in the future." Aigron replied with a smile, trying to make the atmosphere in the room more relaxed.

Then he asked, "How is my grandmother?"

"She is in good health and misses you very much. When she learned that you came to see her, she was even more happy. It's just that the situation is a bit delicate now, so she can't leave Rome rashly to see you. For the sake of prudence, she has to go first. Let me come to see you. Because I occasionally go out to visit friends, it is not easy to arouse suspicion from the outside world," the cardinal quickly explained to Letizia.

Then, he conveyed Letizia's last words to him before leaving.

"My sister wants me to tell you that she loves you and misses you very, very much."

Although he couldn't witness his grandmother's expression at that time, Aigron could feel her affection from the cardinal's report.

"I love her too." He whispered back. "Among the few remaining relatives I have in this world, she is the most important one. I only hope that God will allow her to continue to live a long and healthy life, so that she can regain the most glorious glory, and I will dedicate to her respectfully. .”

"She doesn't really care about this. She didn't care about it back then, and it's even more so now." The cardinal smiled wryly, "Compared with the honor of the empress dowager, she would rather see your life in peace. Of course, even so, we I still hope that your career will be successful, after all, you are indeed born with a great mission, and historical setbacks should not hinder you."

"Speaking of which, I hope that you can also participate in this great cause." Aigron climbed up smoothly and proposed his own purpose, "As you can see, I am alone and alone, and urgently need help , even a little help would be very useful to me."

Aegron's straightforward request made the cardinal feel that he must also speak up.

"Your Majesty, as far as I am concerned, we have obtained so many things from your father, so we are also obliged to be loyal to you and use the resources we have accumulated to help you when you need it. This is a matter of course. However, With all due respect, your grandmother still has a little concern."

"Concern? Concerned about what?" Aigron was a little puzzled.

"You are working hard for an extremely difficult cause, in a sense, you are even wrestling with the giant of fate, which means incomparable glory, but it also means a terrible burden. She is afraid that your immature shoulders will not be able to bear it." This burden was eventually crushed by fate. If this is the case, then the more she helps you, the more she hurts you! She thinks that it is better to let you hide your name and find a place to live early, although It's not that honorable, but at least the blood of the family can be passed on—Your Majesty, please don't be angry, she is also thinking of you."

After hearing what the cardinal said, Aigron didn't get angry, but just smiled wryly.

"I understand her concerns, and I know that her starting point is for my own good. But then, how should I prove that I can bear the heavy burden? Do I suddenly grow a few years older in an instant?"

"That's not necessary." The cardinal was amused by the joke, "She just wanted to find out whether you acted impulsively based on your blood, or acted after careful consideration. If it's the former, then of course Brave but also reckless, nothing good will come of it."

"I think that the two must be combined to achieve great things." Aigron retorted the other party, "If you want to regain the throne, you really need the wisdom to plan and plan your future step by step. That kind of bloody courage, if you dare to take risks, and if you shrink back at everything, you will end up with nothing."

"What you said is indeed a wise saying." The cardinal nodded in deep agreement.

Then he thought for a while before speaking again. "Actually, I think what you have done so far is quite amazing. You have found a place for yourself, you have started to recruit supporters everywhere, and you have determined the next step to win a bigger victory for yourself." From my personal point of view, all of this is very appropriate, but the details need to be taken care of when implementing it. I would like to ask you, how do you plan to complete the necessary details? For example, do you want to contact When it comes to the top church, who exactly is that and how should I impress him?"

For this question, Aigron naturally already had an answer.

"Of course I can't rush to Rome without any preparation, Monsieur Bishop." He smiled slyly, "Actually, I have a very reliable introducer—you have heard of Faria Father?"

"Father Faria?" The cardinal froze for a moment, then looked at him in disbelief after a while, "Are you talking about the priest Faria who once served Count Spada? I have seen him , but he seems to have been missing for a long time - it is said that he was arrested for opposing the empire. This is really a pity, he is a very personable and knowledgeable man..."

Looking at the cardinal's reaction, Egron was sure that the French police did not notify him when they arrested the priest, but this is also normal, as we all know that the cardinal pays great attention to maintaining the dignity of the church. If he had been notified, maybe he would Stop it.

"Well, he did have to stay away from the world for a long time because of a series of accidents, but his desire to make contributions has not been extinguished. After escaping from Austria, after a series of accidents, I got to know him and sincerely invited him to serve me ——After a moment of hesitation, he agreed to my solicitation, and now he is already working for me."

"Oh! Is that so!" The cardinal cheered up immediately. "That is indeed a great gain for you!"

It seems that Father Faria was indeed quite famous back then, so that after more than ten years of disappearance, the cardinal felt so excited when he heard that Father Faria had joined his nephew.

And this also proved the value of Father Faria, and Aigron's heart became more stable.

He walked to the package he had brought, and then took out a few letters from it, and handed them to the cardinal.

"In order to help me achieve my goal, Father Faria wrote several personal letters and asked me to give them to his old friends in the church. According to him, these friends are now in high positions. If they can help , then it is not difficult to get through the Pope's door—"

The cardinal took the letter and glanced at it briefly.

Although he is far away from the power center of the church, he is naturally no stranger to the current personnel changes in the church, so he knows a few names in the letter.

"Cardinal Vittorio Esposito...I didn't expect him!" When he found one of the letters, he couldn't help but read the name, and then looked at Egron happily, " This cardinal came from a famous family, and he is easy-going and generous. He is also well-respected in the Holy See and is one of the most powerful supporters of the current Pope. If he can get his nod, then it is not a good idea to talk to the Pope Difficult. Indeed... this is a good candidate!"

While speaking, the cardinal clenched his fists excitedly.

The inside story he just learned made him more confident in the career of this young nephew.

Obviously, although the resources are limited and there can only be a grass-roots team, the resources that this young man can use are not small.

"I need a reliable person to act as an intermediary to contact these friends of Father Faria for me. My lord, can you be wronged and complete this task for me?" Aigron asked.

"I am very happy to serve you." The cardinal immediately agreed without thinking about it.

But soon he hesitated again, "But Your Majesty, although they are friends of Father Faria, and I have a little popularity in the past, it is difficult to guarantee that they will contribute to your cause-after all, these days The world is no longer simple, especially in the church, it is difficult to see the real truth."

"Of course I have heard about this for a long time. The Church of Rome is more realistic than anywhere else." Aigron smiled sarcastically, "So I have also made the necessary preparations—"

He prolonged the sound on purpose, and then took out a bunch of small objects from the package.

The brilliant brilliance instantly brightened the dark room a lot.

"Oh!" The aged cardinal couldn't help but exclaimed.

In front of him was clearly a pile of jewels. The huge gemstones were worth a lot at first glance, and what supported these gemstones was a huge emerald. Even the cardinal, who was once the uncle of Emperor Napoleon, was a little dazzled.

"If this is the era when the church sells indulgences, I'm afraid that even the crime of killing the pope can be atoned for?" Eggron patted the jewels lightly, and then made a nasty joke.

"Although it's not that far, but it's almost there..." The cardinal replied seriously.

Then, he looked at Aigron solemnly, "Now I am more confident, Your Majesty... You really did not act on the basis of bloody recklessness, you did a very good job, even better than I imagined, but, may I ask Where did you get these treasures?"

"From my supporters, who have been thinking of restoring the empire since the day it was destroyed." Aigron replied, "Of course, they also got it from Italy."

The corner of Joseph Fish's mouth twitched slightly, obviously wanting to understand the origin of these things, and for the sake of the honor of the two of them, he stopped asking.

"Then I will act according to your will, Your Majesty... I don't think your grandmother has anything to worry about." He changed the subject again, "However, I have one more thing to tell you, which is very important .”

"Please tell me." Eggron nodded.

"Your former fiancée Princess Teresa visited our house today." The cardinal became serious again.

"What?!" Even Aigron, who was always calm, couldn't help being shocked when he heard the news. "how come?"

"She came out on a nominal trip to relax, but in fact she came to Rome specifically to find your grandmother, in order to get news from you..." the cardinal replied in a low voice, "I was there when Letizia received her, To be honest, I was also moved by her affection. Your Majesty, she insisted on continuing the marriage contract with your grandmother... She said that no matter what happens, she is still the daughter-in-law of the Bonaparte family."

Aigron opened his mouth slightly, not knowing what to say. The shock of this sudden news made him a little overwhelmed.

"So, what does my grandma think?" After a long silence, he asked again.

"Your grandmother hit it off right away after meeting her, and she liked her very much. She expressed her willingness to approve this marriage and accept Her Royal Highness Princess Teresa into this family..." The cardinal smiled, and then replied. "Your Majesty, when she left your grandmother, she left her address and begged her to pass on your news to her no matter what, otherwise she would stay in Rome forever."

Aegron blinked, still not knowing what to say.

He knew how bad he had done to Teresa, so although he left a letter when he fled, he still felt a lot of guilt in his heart. He thought Teresa would hate him to the core, but he didn't expect things to develop Arrived at this result.

Theresa... am I worthy of you?he asked himself.

"Don't you have any feelings for Princess Teresa?" the cardinal couldn't help asking.

"Of course not, I think she is a very nice person." Aigron replied.

"Isn't that the end of the matter? In your position and her, it's very rare to get to know each other a little bit. Don't forget that when your father and your mother met for the first time, they were already at the wedding ceremony. "The cardinal laughed again, "Your Majesty, since everything is so correct, I think it is best not to regret some things—please meet her, I believe that everything before can be made up for, as long as If you please."

"It sounds like you already have an idea?" Aegron asked back.

"It's not just my idea." The cardinal shook his head, "It's my sister's opinion, she told me that she can give you all the help you want, but the condition is that you don't let Teresa down Your Highness."

"It sounds like her grandson is more like Teresa!" Aigron couldn't help but make a small protest.

Then, he couldn't help but smiled wryly again, "Okay, okay!"　　

38, decide

"Alright alright!"

Under the ardent gaze of the cardinal, Aigron could only agree.

He didn't know why his grandma liked Teresa so much, she decided to accept her after meeting her for the first time, and insisted on making her grandson bow his head, but judging from the current situation, if he wanted to please grandma, it seemed It can only be reconciled with Teresa.

Besides, logically speaking, I owe Teresa a favor in the first place, and I should be grateful for the opportunity to make up the relationship.

He recalled the scenes of memories when he was with Teresa again, and suddenly he felt a little hopeful in his heart.

If there is a chance to make up for the harm I caused her, why not do it.

"Since you agreed, then I have nothing to worry about." Seeing the young man so talkative, the cardinal felt relieved, "Your Majesty, I will report to Letizia after I return, she will be very happy .Then I will also tell her about your performance, I think she will be very pleased, and then do her best to support your plan."

"If that's the case, that would be the best." Aigron nodded, and then asked, "When can I see my grandmother? I can't wait."

"Believe me, your grandmother wants to see her precious grandson more than anyone else." The cardinal smiled wryly, "But now the situation is special, your safety is more important than anything else, and she lives in the center of Rome , is definitely not a place you can easily set foot in... So we need to make proper arrangements, and after ensuring safety, she will come to see you. It will take a little time, but before that, you can find a way to meet Princess Teresa , I think this news will make the old lady happier."

In the end, Teresa still couldn't get around... Aigron smiled wryly in his heart.

It was beyond his expectation that the two old men spoke for Teresa with such high spirits.

The cardinal took out a page from his pocket and handed it to the young man, "This is the address that Princess Teresa wrote down before leaving, please go see her as soon as possible, and don't make her suffer any more. Wait, otherwise it would be really pitiful to think about it.”

"Okay, I'll do it as soon as possible." Aigron nodded, and then took the paper from the Cardinal.

"Then I don't have anything to worry about, Your Majesty." The cardinal smiled, "Next, I have to cheer up and serve you with the fullest energy - I will run for you in Rome, do The intermediary between you and the church's high-level, just as dedicated to serving your father."

Perhaps because of the hope that was rekindled, the cardinal swept away his old age, was full of spirit and spirit, and regained his former style.

This uncle and grandpa can be relied on.Eggron thought to himself.

That's right, he originally came from a humble background, and the greatest glory in his life was being promoted by his nephew, Emperor Napoleon, and he rose to prominence in the church, even His Majesty the Pope once favored him, how could he not be grateful for the emperor's kindness?Besides, this cardinal is in the church, has no wife and no children, and when he gets old, the remaining goal of his life is to regain his former glory.

Very good, as long as you have this spirit, you can accomplish great things.

Then, he expressed his thoughts again, "Since we want to go through the high-level route, we must first find out the key points. Your Excellency, I am not very familiar with the high-level church, so I would like to ask you——Father Faria Among the few friends who wrote the letter, who is the one who can help us the most and has the most influence?"

"Of course it is the Cardinal Vittorio Esposito I just mentioned." The old man replied without hesitation, "As long as you can impress him, half of your vision will be realized."

"Well, let's go to him, show our sincerity, and ask him to make a price, as long as I can afford it, I can give it." While talking, Aigron grabbed the jewelry and put it in into a small bag, "These are your activity expenses, as long as he dares to accept it, you can just give it."

Then, Aigron picked up the extra-large emerald, stuffed it into the bag, and handed it directly to the cardinal, "After we have negotiated, please hand over this emerald to this emerald at that time." Cardinal, let him present it to His Majesty the Pope."

Aigron's performance was exceptionally generous, but this was also something he couldn't help - he couldn't go around the city of Rome to make connections. The only person he could trust and be able to help him achieve his goals was this uncle. Grandpa is gone, so after confirming the other party's loyalty, it is only logical that he entrusts him with carte blanche to handle the matter.

Since he had to be entrusted to him no matter what, there was no need for Aigron to pretend anymore. He knew that the more he showed unreserved trust in the cardinal, the more loyalty he would get.

"What a great handwriting!" Looking at this huge piece of emerald, the cardinal couldn't help but click his tongue, "Your Majesty, aren't you worried about him hiding it?"

"To be honest, I'm not worried." Aigron shook his head with a smile, "Since he is Father Faria's best friend, he must be a smart person, and if he is a smart person, then he must have thought clearly. There are some things in the world that he cannot and cannot take. If His Majesty the Pope finds out that he has hidden the rare treasures that we presented to the Pope, then he will know what happened to him."

Then he changed the subject again, "Besides, although I am alone and alone now, I can still find dozens or hundreds of diehard followers in my hand. Of course, such a few people are not enough to overthrow His Majesty the Pope. Assassinate a person who takes money and does nothing. The Cardinals should still be pretty relaxed ... so what should I worry about?"

The cardinal couldn't help but feel very relieved when he saw the young man chatting and laughing, talking about bribery and assassination so lightly, and speaking logically and clearly.

Even the cardinal didn't take it seriously!It really has the demeanor of the emperor back then...

Very good, very good, this is indeed what I want to see.

"I understand, everything will be done according to your will, Your Majesty." The cardinal bowed to accept the order.

After so many years, he finally started to serve the emperor of the Bonaparte family again. This feeling is really good.

"Okay, I think I should take my leave, Your Majesty." The cardinal felt that the time was almost up, so he said goodbye to the young man, "Please take care of yourself."

"I also ask you and grandma to take care of your health. You are the elders of the family, and your help to me is irreplaceable... I look forward to one day being able to serve you as a filial piety."

"I also look forward to your coming to France!" The cardinal saluted and bid farewell to Aigron respectfully.

Before leaving, he told Aigron again, "Although Rome is the territory under the pope's rule, it is not peaceful. You must pay attention to safety."

"I will. Goodbye!"

"goodbye!"

The cardinal turned and left the room. He was about to go back to Rome to meet his sister, while Chanel stayed here. She had completed her mission.

Aigron walked to the window and watched the cardinal get into the carriage and leave the hotel. Then he picked up the paper left by the cardinal, and with the help of dim candlelight, Aigron saw the writing on it clearly.

As soon as he saw the beautiful handwriting, Aigron confirmed that it must be Teresa's handwriting - after all, he had visited Teresa's study, and naturally he had seen her handwriting.

So all this is not a joke, Teresa really came, and even before her, she visited her grandmother and won her favor.

That's right, Teresa is such a lovely and humble girl, which elder would not like it?

Aigron wrote down the address recorded on the paper, then walked to the desk, picked up the map of the Rome region that he bought by the way when he came to the outskirts of Rome, and compared it.

He came from the port of Civitavecchia in the northwest of Rome, and naturally found a hotel on the road northwest of Rome; Teresa came from the Venetia region in northern Italy controlled by Austria. She came here, so she stayed at the hotel in the northeast direction.

Comparing the map, the distance is a bit far to be honest, but it’s nothing. It’s only about [-] kilometers away. If you take a horse-drawn carriage, you can get there in one or two hours.