Eagle's Glory

"For you, to be out in public and publicly declare that you are going to take your life has accomplished your main goal. After that, you can move the camera, no doubt, when you speak , someone will notify the local garrison, but the transfer speed of the garrison, as well as the attitude of the officers and soldiers are uncertain, you can decide what to do after making judgments on the spot - if the situation is critical, you evacuate immediately; You have your sympathizers among the soldiers, and you can impress them before you go."

Aigron silently listened to the plan of the Marquis de Treville.

It must be admitted that the plan was simple and clear, full of military immediacy.

However, it can also be felt that the Marquis of Treville has fully considered the risk-no matter which step in the plan, he has left room for Aigron to retreat and escape at any time, and the safety factor is very high.

It seems that he has thought clearly along the way.

As expected of a general in the empire era, both experience and judgment are much better than those young people around him.

However, why does this plan seem to have some inexplicable déjà vu?

Forget it, don't have to think about some things that are not there.

Now that the Marquis had already figured out the general plan, Aigron naturally had no choice but to follow suit.

Anyway, he didn't see anything unreasonable.

"Okay, general, then everything will be done as you said—" Aigron nodded, indicating that he agreed with the general's plan, "Since we have arrived in France, I should follow your arrangement— —After all, as an elder, you have been here much longer than me."

Although Aigron's tone was flat, General Treville's heart warmed when he heard it - he knew that he could be praised as an "elder" by Aigron in person, naturally not because of his age, but because he showed enough ability. His Majesty will truly recognize himself.

This is his purpose. He wants to show his ability, establish prestige, and show loyalty in front of young people step by step, so that he can continue to think that "General Treville is his number one supporter". Only in this way can he let My family occupies a superior position when this young man achieves a great career in the future.

"You have entrusted me with your safety, and I will guarantee this trust with my life." General Treville replied with a solemn expression, "Your Majesty, I believe you will succeed."

"It's not me, but us." Aigron patted the 'elder' on the shoulder lightly, correcting his words, "You will always have an indispensable part of my career."　　

46, debut

"My career will always have an indispensable part of you."

Recently, Aigron has made similar statements to the Marquis of Treville several times. He knows that the general's steadfast pursuit of him cannot be just out of loyalty, but must be pursued by him.

So he intentionally instilled in the general the idea that he would reward the general's family heavily in the future - on the one hand, it was an expedient measure to win over people's hearts; but on the other hand, out of personal feelings, he also hoped that the Treville family could Have a good story with him.

He wasn't worried that the general's family would be overwhelmed. After all, the general's only son, Edgar, was useless. He didn't have the ability to work in politics or the army, so he couldn't continue to have power to threaten him after the general's death. As for his granddaughter Xia Lu... …Not only is it a girl, but it will be many years before she grows up, so what is there to worry about?

To sum up, Egron felt that General Treville's family was an excellent publicity material—the more he rewarded them, the more everyone would feel that His Majesty was talking about old feelings and would never forget the hero, so that it would be convenient for him Stabilize people's hearts.

General Treville didn't know what was going on in the young His Majesty's mind, but he showed a grateful expression just right.

Then, he made a suggestion to Aigron, "Your Majesty, you can rest here these few days and enjoy the scenery here, but try not to appear in front of people. Since you have agreed to my plan, I will go and arrange it with others." For the next action, we will strive to prepare as quickly as possible.”

"Well, let's do it like this." Aigron nodded, and then asked, "Then the route and method of evacuation are ready?"

"Don't worry, this is the top priority——" General Treville nodded, "I will prepare several routes, and I will choose according to the needs when the matter comes, until I send you out of the border, I will I will bid you farewell and return to Paris."

"Well, I'm very relieved to have you arrange everything." Egron replied a little tiredly, "Then let's do it, I put all my trust in you."

Seeing Egron's tired face, the Marquis de Treville knew in his heart that he should end the conversation.

However, he didn't want it to end like this.

He always had another thing hidden in his heart, but he didn't have the opportunity to spend time alone with the young man before, so he didn't dare to say it.

Now, it's a godsend opportunity, he doesn't have to worry about Princess Teresa's eyes and ears.

"Your Majesty, let's talk about something light." He changed his tone, and the expression on his face softened accordingly.

"Well, is there anything else interesting?" Aegron asked back.

Logically speaking, the Marquis should follow the rules in the social field, first give hints about the clouds and mountains, and then express his thoughts in a vague way, but the persona he created in front of others is "an outspoken soldier", so he I chose to go straight to the topic.

"After my son returned to Paris, he told me that you seem to be interested in Miss Agnes, my daughter-in-law's sister?"

Aigron's heart moved, and then he looked up at the general, wondering what the other party meant in his heart.

"Hmm... To be honest, I think it's interesting to get along with her. She's an interesting person."

"It's also beautiful." The Marquis de Treville added the real emphasis. "Not only is she beautiful, she is also lively and funny, without putting on airs. To be honest, I am quite happy when I get along with her."

"Yes, I think so too." Aigron nodded succinctly, and then waited for the other party's next words.

Now that this matter is mentioned, the Marquis de Treville naturally doesn't intend to go around in circles anymore.

"You also know that my daughter-in-law had always hoped to match you and Miss Agnes, but it was a pity that something happened by accident, and things turned out like this." Like his son, the Marquis de Treville immediately pulled his daughter-in-law out as a Shield, "However, even though you are married now, I still think that you and Miss Agnes are very suitable—"

Aegron's heart suddenly moved.

It seems that the Marquis de Treville still hasn't given up on his original idea?

He was happy to see it happen.

"Hey, what's the use of saying that? Miss Agnes is such a proud and conceited person. If I was unmarried, maybe she would consider it, but now that I'm married and about to have a child, she must have difficulty thinking about it. Accept me." He sighed rather regretfully, "Oh, what a pity, it was really pleasant to be with her."

Since Eggron so hinted, there is no reason for the Marquis de Treville not to continue.

"How could she be unwilling? You are Your Majesty, and your will is the will of the country. What qualifications does a mere girl have to say whether she is willing or not." The general replied with the straightforwardness of a soldier, "Anyway, she You’re not alone in the world, and there’s always a lot to think about.”

Aegron frowned slightly. "Threat her with her parents?"

"Threat? How can we talk about it? Where do you need to threaten..." The Marquis de Treville smiled disdainfully, "My in-laws and family finally escaped the storm of revolution and returned to Paris to enjoy Wealthy Ansheng, how can they accept that they suddenly lost all of this? If you can rule France, I am afraid that they would be more happy than anyone else to see Agnes as your bosom companion, so that they can continue their good life again. "

Aigron remembered that Edgar had said something similar in front of him before—it seemed that this was actually what the Marquis of Treville himself meant.

He knew that the father and son must have their own purpose for being so enthusiastic, but... this loyalty can be accepted with a smile.

"That's what I said, but what should I do?" Aegron asked in a low voice.

"Agnes seems proud, but she is very soft on her family. Anyway, among the juniors, I have never seen anyone who cares more about her family than her... So, when I go back to Paris, I will do it. I can handle Alice's work, as long as she nods, the rest will be easy." General Treville expressed his thoughts.

"Alice wouldn't do that." Egron replied decisively. He had met Alice in Switzerland before and had a little understanding of her character. He felt that Alice would definitely not be a sister who sold her sister for glory.

"You really know Alice very well." The Marquis de Treville nodded lightly, "But don't forget, she is now my son's wife and the mother of my granddaughter, and she has more things to worry about, as long as Think of a way to make her nod in the end."

Aigron suddenly felt that Alice's marriage to Edgar really meant falling into the wolf's den.

But now it was too late for him to feel sorry for Alice, and he still didn't quite believe that the general could do it.

Perhaps seeing Aigron's thoughts, the Marquis of Treville smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, since you have placed such trust in me, can you entrust me with this matter? I will do my best Well done for you - it's an honor for our family."

Now that this is mentioned, what objection does Aigron have?So he nodded. "Okay then, I'll leave it to you."

After speaking, the two smiled tacitly.

"Your Majesty's vision is too high. Whether it is Princess Teresa or Agnes, they are extremely outstanding candidates..." The Marquis de Treville sighed, "I think if one day you come to Paris, those ladies and ladies I'm afraid you will be very disappointed, presumably you won't pay attention to vulgar fans."

"Actually... the main thing I care about is character." Aigron replied with some coyness. "Beauty is secondary to me. What matters is the brilliance in their souls, which is dazzling and fascinating."

The Marquis de Treville was dubious about this, and he also knew that he couldn't continue asking, so he ended this "elegant" topic with a big laugh.

Next, the Marquis of Treville continued to implement his plan, and Aigron was also happy to relax, hiding in this temporary foothold, admiring the French countryside.

Soon, it was time to implement the plan.

On this morning, Aigron brought a group of his followers to the cafe in the town.

And just as they expected, there were many people sitting in the cafe at this time, and the person sitting in the middle was the mayor of this small town.

This is a short and fat man with a big belly and a red face. He is about five or sixty years old. His face is full of wrinkles. Although he looks smiling on the surface, there are many deep wrinkles across his forehead, making him look It was more like a sad face, with white hair already on his head, a pair of weeping eyes under the gray eyebrows, viewed from the side, the outline of the cheeks gave his head a solemn expression of pain.

Eggron walked up to him while observing him.

Everything is so simple, no one would have thought, no one would believe that such a big thing would happen in this remote little place-but it happened after all.

This is the place where Aegron first appeared. As an emperor, this place is not grand enough, but now is not the time to be too demanding.

The mayor was very puzzled by the sudden group of foreigners, he stopped talking with others, and then turned his head to look at Aigron.

Eggron nodded at him with a smile, then made a gesture.

Immediately afterwards, André Davout, who was beside him, directly grabbed his collar, and forcibly lifted him up from his seat.

Immediately, the coffee cup next to the mayor fell to the ground and shattered, and the crisp sound woke everyone up. Others stood up from their seats to rescue the mayor, but someone beside Aigron took out a pistol , A shot at the roof.

"boom!"

Amidst the loud noise, everyone was stunned.

"If you don't want to die, everyone sit in their seats!" André Davout shouted, still holding the mayor in his hand.

The mayor's face suddenly turned pale. He looked at the group of uninvited guests in front of him in disbelief, and his original expression became even more sad.

He had guessed something.

"King of Rome... O God!"

"Thank you for remembering my title." Aigron smiled and nodded at the other party again, and then he asked friendlyly, "Then, Mr. Mayor, I need to seek some help from you."

The mayor shook violently. "no no!"

Aigron frowned, and then Andre Davout punched the opponent in the chest. The old man convulsed because of the severe pain, and stopped struggling.

"I don't seem to have given you the option of refusing to cooperate."

Then, Aigron asked others to take control of the cafe, and then asked André Davout to drag the mayor into the next room.

Maybe it was because of the punch, the mayor stopped struggling, and just looked at Aigron quietly. His expression didn't have much fear, but an indescribable expression.

"Sir, I repeat, please cooperate with me. I just need your cooperation for a short time. As long as you cooperate with me, you will be free after a few hours, and nothing will happen." Aigron said loudly Say nicely to the other person, "But if you choose not to cooperate, then I won't be so polite."

"You...you ran back after all..." The old man didn't answer his question, but instead let out a sigh, looking a little out of his wits, "France, haven't you paid off your debt yet?!"

"What are you talking about?" Aigron was a little impatient, ready to ask André Davout to give another punch to make the old guy calm down.

"I have two sons," the old man groaned before André Davout threw his fist, "or I had two sons. They both served Napoleon, one in the Guards, one Major of the Dragoons, my parents died early, and I lost my wife because of the plague during the Revolution. I live alone in this lonely little place. I have only them. In those lonely days, I collected every piece of them. A letter sent in, I took it out and read it repeatedly. I remember every word they wrote, and I can even feel their smiles and sorrows when they wrote these words! Their letters were very optimistic at first, and everything went well. But time passed, and they grew tired of fighting, and continued to fight with arms only because they swore an oath of allegiance to your father... My eldest son died in Poland in 1807. I can't say Name, when I received the bad news, I just felt dizzy, all he left me was his medal and saber, but what use are these things to me? I want to see my son, I To this day I don't understand why he died for Poland!"

Talking about the excitement, the mayor's eyes were filled with tears, and he almost choked up, unable to speak.

Perhaps it was because the sorrow emanating from his heart was so deep that everyone else fell silent, and even Aigron didn't stop him for a while.

Soon, the mayor took a few deep breaths and calmed down a bit, "Finally, the empire fell, Napoleon abdicated, and my youngest son was sent home. He served the country for many years but did not receive any respect or praise. Just came home like this, just because he was loyal to the emperor... He was very resentful about it, but I just felt very lucky, I don't care how many medals my son got back, I just want to see him stay in front of me, Then marry a wife and have children, and die for me. But my humble wish, God will not show mercy! Just a year after he abdicated, he... he ran back again, how the hell did he come back?!"

While talking, the mayor made a desperate gesture to express the pain and helplessness in his heart. This dramatic performance did not arouse the ridicule or laughter of the two people, because they were heavy-hearted and vaguely guessed And what happens next—

"Unlike me, my youngest son cheered about it, he thought he had a chance to get back the honor he lost, this little fool also thought he owed the emperor a favor, and as soon as the emperor's conscription order came to us, he was happy He rushed to enlist in the army, and ran away without even saying a word to me for fear of me dissuading him! What can I do? I can only wait at home, anxiously asking God and my dead wife to bless this Fool... I can only wait, thinking about his safety all the time, I must read every newspaper, I go to the post office every day to inquire about the development of the war situation, I received his good news, from Fleurus, Lini, good news came one after another. I thought I should be lucky this time? As a result... After the damned Battle of Waterloo started, the whole country of France immediately reported the mourning, and I, the unlucky guy, of course I did not have good luck! Just one evening , I was informed that the orderly of my major's son had come to us, and I ran to look, and found this man on my son's horse, and I did not ask any questions, I understood everything! He was dead, and was taken by a A cannonball exploded into two pieces. Alas, just like that, my two sons, the most obedient and filial sons, they all fell down, and nothing was left! I stood there blankly, watching the sky become blood-stained I was dragged home until it was dark...but all I have is a house, where else is there a home!?"

At this point, the mayor could no longer suppress his emotions and burst into tears, but Aigron and André Davout still did not stop him—if one is not allowed to bear the pain of bereavement twice at this moment It would be too unreasonable for my father to be sad and mournful.

Aigron stood quietly in front of the other party, allowing him to cry, until after a long time, the mayor finally stopped crying again.

Then he raised his head and stared at Aegron with eyes still brimming with tears.

"King of Rome, although my two sons died because of the empire, I don't hate you—you were just a young and ignorant child when the empire fell. How can I hate a child who can't bear any responsibility? But , As a father who has already sacrificed his two sons to the empire, I have the right to tell you that I am tired and don’t want to participate in all this anymore, and I don’t want to let the original time come back again, and I don’t want another father to also suffer the same!"

The mayor spoke louder and louder, and finally almost shouted at Aigron, "Yes, I refuse to cooperate with you, and I don't want to carry out any orders from you. For me, the only monarch of France is His Majesty Charles X! If you feel that I have committed a crime of treason, then execute me now, anyway, I am running out of time, and it would be better to reunite with my family as soon as possible!"　　

47, sorry

"If you think I have committed a crime of treason, then execute me now. Anyway, I am running out of time. It would be better to reunite with my family sooner!"

Although it has now fallen into Aigron's control, and life and death are just a matter of his words, the old mayor is still fearless, glaring at Aigron, and resolutely refuses to cooperate with him.

If it was normal, the impatient Eggron would definitely not let him talk nonsense anymore, just let André Davout beat him half to death, or even beat him to death if it didn't work.

But now, Aigron can't give this order.

The mayor was right. He had already sacrificed his two sons for the empire, which would be the end of the world. Why couldn't he choose to stay out of it?

He has this right.

Over the years, Aigron has developed a heart of stone, but as the heir to the empire, he can no longer criticize the other party for anything.

To put it bluntly, this is even the crime of the Bonaparte family-if you sacrificed his two sons in exchange for a glorious victory, maybe everything is justified, but you took the lives of his two sons. Nothing was exchanged, and they were even given the name of "rebellious" and fell into eternal sleep. Do you have the nerve to say more?

Aigron glanced at André Davout beside him.

He found himself, the loyal captain of the guard, also looking greatly shocked at this time, tears of sympathy welled up from the corners of his eyes, and his fists that were hard just now had loosened, and they were even trembling slightly.

Obviously, after hearing the old father's wailing, Andre was also greatly shocked. Even if Aigron ordered him to beat the mayor again, he probably wouldn't be able to do so.

His loyalty can be learned from day to day, even without fear of life and death, but it is too difficult for him to attack the father of two imperial martyrs again.

Aigron sighed softly, and gave up his plan to force the other party or torture him again - people still have to have a bottom line when they live in this world.

In any case, the mayor was not indispensable to his plan.

There is still some time, and he decided to try to persuade him one last time.

"Sorry, Mr. Mayor, I didn't expect you to have such a tragic experience—" Aigron said while making a gesture to signal André Davout to step back first, so as not to give him too much psychology pressure.

Andre obeyed his orders and backed away, and he could obviously feel that he was relieved.

Aigron paused for another moment, collected his thoughts, adjusted his language, and gave the two sides a little time to ease the atmosphere. Then he nodded to the other party again, "I am very grateful for the sacrifices your family made for the empire, and for the empire's final victory." I apologize to you for failure, and I solemnly apologize for my rude behavior just now... We have failed you, you don't have to worry that I will execute you or beat you, I guarantee on my reputation, you can choose freely, I will never Force you to cooperate with us."

Perhaps because he was a little surprised by Aigron's reaction, the old mayor blinked suspiciously, but after all, he felt a little kindness from Aigron, so he believed his assurance.