Eagle's Glory

He did remember that Panos said before that as long as he helped the Greek independence cause and succeeded, he would play for himself in the future, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.

"Aren't you worried about your father?" he asked after a moment's hesitation.

"With your words, what else do I need to worry about?" Panos still knelt on the ground, and then replied. "Your Majesty, I am not a person with outstanding intelligence, but I still have blood and a little strength. If you think I am qualified to serve you, please accept me! Of course, if you think I am just an incompetent person, you are welcome. You can drive me out of this room immediately, and I will never complain!"

Aigron finally came to his senses now.

Panos surrendered his allegiance to himself, on the one hand, because he himself admired himself; on the other hand, it was also to fulfill his promise, and now even if he wanted to go back on his word, he couldn't do it.

Aigron doesn't hate others playing tricks, after all, who doesn't have his own thoughts in life?What Panos did was completely understandable, and he was happy to have someone like that at his service.

"You are too humble. You are both loyal and smart. You are a rare talent. I am very glad that you can join me... From now on, let's fight together for a common cause."

Aegron said while reaching out to help Panos up.　　

92. Request

After Panos made it clear that he would pledge his allegiance, the atmosphere between the two became much more harmonious.

For Panos, this is fulfilling a promise and at the same time achieving a more ambitious personal goal; for Aigron, this is also a considerable gain.

Not only is Panos brave and resourceful, but he also has a special status. He also has a very good appeal among the Greeks. If he publicly expresses his allegiance to himself, it also means that he can further enhance his strength and prestige. It is true. Win-win.

Of course, simply expressing allegiance is only the beginning, and there are more important issues that need to be clarified.

"What position do you want?" Aigron asked directly.

"Your Majesty, I am loyal to you in order to fulfill my promise, not for personal fame." Panos shook his head, "Just ask me to do what you want, I will definitely go through fire and water!"

That's what he said, but Aigron didn't dare to really treat him as a soldier, that would not only be inferior, but also only chill the hearts of many people.

So, Aigron pondered for a moment, then finally made a decision.

"If you don't mind, I am willing to admit you as a member of the Knights, and appoint you as the honorary officer of all Greek Knights. As a reward commensurate with the honor, you can have your own in the Principality of Ioannina Territory, but I can't confer you as a nobleman under my command for the time being, it's not because I'm stingy, but because I'm afraid of turning back and causing diplomatic disputes with the Kingdom of Greece... I'm sorry about that."

Aigron spoke vaguely, but Panos naturally understood what he was talking about—if Aigron granted him the title directly, then the people on King Otto's side would definitely have opinions on his father, which would affect his father. Father's future relationship with the king.

He was deeply moved by this level of painstaking efforts. Anyway, he didn't care about titles or titles. Now the status given to him by Aigron is enough to satisfy him, so he readily agreed.

"No need to apologize, Your Majesty, the honor you have given me has made me feel ashamed!" He looked at Aigron with a low eyebrow, as a way to show his respect, "In retrospect, how much I have loved you from the beginning Disrespect, I once put forward some conditions that made it difficult for you during the negotiation. As a result, not only did you not care about these offenses, but you have always treated our father and son with such a magnanimous attitude... It is ridiculous to say that our father and son paid a lot in Greece. We have spent countless sweat, blood and tears, but we have received disgust and resentment from many people; while we have so much indebtedness to you, we have always received goodwill and support from you! People are destined to be different, and you have The magnanimity of the king is destined to be above the world, which is something that those of us here will never be able to match!"

What Panos said was sincere. Although Egron was almost never moved by other people's words, he couldn't help being slightly moved at this time—it seems that his help all the time finally made Panos and his son I respect myself from the bottom of my heart.

Speaking of it, he was not completely confiding in his allies. On the contrary, he was ready to turn against his allies since he came to Greece, and he also secretly contacted the opposition of the father and son—but, the development of the situation made him He doesn't need to make such a treacherous move, he can naturally regard himself as loyal to his allies all the time.

In other words, his price for buying Panos is not very high. Although he will become a senior member of the Knights in name, he has no money and no one in his hands, and he has no actual command over the Greeks. The so-called "honorary officer" is just a false title. As for the title of nobility, you can reward him according to his actual meritorious service. Don't worry now.

In this way, they have finalized the various matters that Panos put into his command in a short period of time. When Aigron returns to the Principality of Ioannina this time, Panos will go with him and become his Courtier.

The two are both monarchs and ministers, and they have a kind of friendship. Panos admires the demeanor of this young man, so they start to imagine the future again in the next conversation, and there is no more love between each other. gap.

"Didn't the Count of Monte Cristo come with you this time?" During the conversation, Panos asked casually. "I still want to see him again."

"He didn't follow, because I sent him to perform a more difficult task." Because Panos is now his own, Aigron does not intend to hide him, "He has already gone to Paris to serve as an outpost for me." gone."

Panos was a little surprised at first, but then he was overjoyed.

"Are you going back to Paris?!"

"Yes, soon." Aigron nodded, "I have made my debut in France before, and now people there are still talking about me, there are many people who hate me so much that they grit their teeth, but there are more people who miss me . . . it only takes one storm to send me to the clouds, and I must make the final preparations."

Although Aigron's words were very plain, Panos's heart was surging. He was already imagining the scene of this young man riding a white horse to Paris-if he happened to be there at that time, wouldn't it be difficult in his life? A forgotten moment of honor?

He was suddenly glad that he joined this young man at just the right time.

"Your Majesty, I know that as a Greek, I am not blessed to be the representative of the French people to welcome you, but I would like to lead the horse for you on that day and witness that glorious moment!" He couldn't help saying solemnly. "Please grant me this honor!"

"You don't seem to consider that I might fail and never return to Paris—" Eggron replied, laughing.

"No, I don't believe you will fail!" Panos shook his head vigorously, and then replied, "If you can even raise up our divided country full of young people, I believe you will be more successful in France." Unstoppable! The people of France will love you and cheer for you."

Of course, Aigron would not take such words seriously, but who doesn't like to hear good words?So he also nodded with a smile, "Well, very good, Panos, then let's make an agreement, you can drive by my side when the time comes, and we will enter Paris together."

After finishing speaking, Aigron stretched out his hand to Panos, and Panos also stretched out his hand, holding his hand tightly, and the two smiled at each other.

"I heard that Prince Otto intends to propose marriage to Her Highness Haide, what do you think?" Panos asked after shaking hands.

"I don't think so, I personally don't care about it." Eggron shrugged, "But Haidee didn't want to, Teresa also pitied her, and helped her. I couldn't help the pillow, so I agreed to them. Rejected Prince Otto."

Panos opened his eyes wide, and seemed a little unbelievable that Aigron would listen to the opinions of the two little girls. "I thought you would have some unfathomable considerations, but is that all?"

"Who do you think I am? I'm not a complete machine, I only consider utilitarian issues..." I don't know why, Aigron blushed in embarrassment, "I don't mind letting my side Be happy."

"Hahahaha..." Panos laughed loudly, "I have to say that I am a little surprised, but because of this, I respect you even more, Your Majesty."

After finishing speaking, he didn't stay any longer, and bid farewell to Aigron enthusiastically.

After seeing off Panos, Aegron was about to rest when the door knocked lightly again.

It's endless, right? ?Aigron became a little angry right away—Panos is his friend, so it’s fine to bother him, why are there still people who don’t open their eyes to bother him?Don't take a break, right?

He opened the door angrily, ready to reprimand this ignorant person, but unexpectedly, after opening the door, he found that it was Haiidee standing at the door.

No wonder no one stopped...

Seeing his full of anger, Haiide subconsciously took a step back, and then looked at him timidly, like a frightened little animal, without the "magnanimity" of a king of a country.

Seeing her like this, Aigron's anger immediately dissipated, and he became amiable again.

"Haidee, don't you want to rest? Why did you come to find me?"

"Your Majesty... I'm here to apologize to you." Haiidee walked in, then closed the door softly, and then saluted him, "Just now on the balcony, because of my inappropriate behavior, I got you in trouble... ..."

It seemed that she was regretting her violent action on the balcony just now, which caused Aegron and Prince Otto to quarrel.

"There's nothing to apologize for, you did nothing wrong." Aigron replied with a pleasing face, "It's all the fault of that kid Otto, who got carried away with his self-satisfaction, and acted like this to you—this is his own fault."

"But, for you, it is very important to maintain the harmony between the two countries?" Haidee looked at Aigron cautiously, "If the personal relationship between you and Prince Otto is at a standstill, it may affect this. I ...I'm terrified of being the culprit in it."

"If that's the case, I'll go to Otto now and tell him that I've changed my mind and I'm going to marry you to him in the future in exchange for him being obedient to me all the time. What do you think?" Aegron replied pretending to be serious.

Haidee gasped and looked at him in horror, tears welling from the corners of her eyes—clearly, this was what she was most worried about.

Seeing her such a big reaction, Aigron felt a little regretful.

"Sorry Haiidee, I was just joking, don't take it seriously." He waved his hand quickly, and then comforted her, "To be honest, you made a mistake—it's not that I need to please Otto in exchange for him To maintain the harmony between the two countries; but he needs to please me, in exchange for me to let him be the king! I gave him a crown, he owes me, even if we don't talk about reason, I will now There is a way to find my ally and launch a coup so that he will never be king! Therefore, I don’t need to ask for anything from him. What I give him is in a good mood. If I am in a bad mood, I will also No need to give it to him, no matter what the result is, he should bear it and do it honestly according to my will, understand?"

Haidee couldn't understand Eggron's words, but she can confirm one thing - His Majesty will not "sell" her to Prince Otto again.

She cried again, but this time tears of emotion.

"Thank you, Your Majesty... I am so grateful to you." She said while sobbing, "I have had enough buyers since I was a child, and I don't want to be resold like a piece of goods. , I just want to have a home and live with them... You will never understand my longing for a home, because you have always had relatives by your side, and now you have a wife, but I see you and Your Highness Teresa How envious I am when we are together...I want to stay with my family, I don't want to serve a new master anymore!"

Even the hard-hearted Aigron couldn't help but feel a little sad when he heard it.

He had never understood why Haiidee was unwilling to consider marrying Otto—after all, Prince Otto was about to become king, and his family background was so prominent.

But from Haiide's point of view, this is not a "marriage", but a "resale". There are enough similar experiences in her nightmare memory, and she really doesn't want to go through it again—especially here After finding the feeling of home.

She wants to stay with her family and forget the disasters she has experienced in the past.

This is understandable.

Aigron thought for a while, then looked at Haidee solemnly.

"Haidee, don't worry—although I am indeed using you, and will continue to use you in the future, I will never send you to any stranger without your consent, and you will never have to be afraid of the nightmare repeating itself. We will always consider you family."

"Thank you...thank you." Haidee thanked Aigron with tears, and then she looked at Aigron with hope, "In the future, if you go back to France...you and Your Highness Teresa will take me Are you going to Paris?"

"Hmm?" Aegron was a little surprised by this question.

He didn't expect Haiidee to think about so many things at such a young age.

Maybe it's because of the ravages of fate that made her more mature than her peers.

"You are the ruler of the Principality of Ioannina—" Aigron thought for a moment, then replied.

"Yes, I am the ruler, but what difference does it make if this country is ruled by me or not...?" Haiidee asked back. "Now I am entrusting the ministers to handle state affairs under your order. If I entrust the country to the ministers in the future, it will not matter whether I am present or not...?"

Eggron looked at her even more in astonishment.

"Did Chanel teach you these words?" He suddenly thought of something, and then asked.

Haide immediately lowered her eyelids in panic, and her reaction was no different from saying the answer.

"I told her, I want my family, I don't want to be abandoned again, I begged her to help me find a way... She objected to me at first, but after pleading several times, she finally let go, taught me to speak like this, to ask Your opinion...Your Majesty, I beg you, promise me!"

Aegron sighed.

These girls are so soft-hearted, how can you do great things with them!

But if you think about it carefully, it doesn't seem unreasonable...

"Let me think about it." Aigron nodded, then motioned her to leave.

However, Haiidee walked behind him, stretched out her hand, and put it on his shoulder, "Let me rub your shoulders, this is what Sister Chanel taught me...Your Majesty, please consider my request carefully." . . . I beg you."　　

93 The Birth of a King

"Your Majesty, please consider my request carefully... I beg you."

Hai Dai is not only begging in words, but her voice and tone are full of the kind of pathos that people can't bear to refuse. Coupled with her teary face, who would not feel sad for this pitiful look? Woolen cloth?

At least Eggron relented now.

Anyway, there is nothing to lose by agreeing to her, so just agree.

"Hey... Now that Teresa and Chanel have already agreed, what can I say? Well, everything is as you wish-if I go to France, I will take you with me. Are you satisfied?" Aegron could only sigh, and formally surrendered to Haidee.

"Your Majesty!" Haiidee finally got the promise she had been looking for so hard, so she smiled through tears, "Thank you!"

Seeing her like this, Aigron couldn't help being a little funny.

Objectively speaking, she has already pinned her fate on my career, so this is considered a kind of trust, right?

"Okay, since I have promised you, then you should do your thing well, and remember to obey Chanel's words in the future, and don't embarrass her anymore—" Aigron said to her with a straight face on purpose, " Now you go back, don't rub your shoulders anymore, you are already the king of a country, how can you lose your composure like this?"

"I'm the king of a country, but I'm also a slave you bought." Haide replied confidently, "So it's only natural for me to take care of you like this?"

Aegron laughed dumbfoundedly.

In his heart, he never regarded Haiide as a slave. Although Haiide was his puppet, after all, he had entered the palace and was recognized as a member of the monarch. In theory, he was even higher than ordinary nobles. He never thought of humiliating Haidee, but instead gave her as much courtesy as possible.

However, since Haiidee is so persistent, it seems that there is nothing wrong with enjoying it?

Wouldn't it be more proof of my class to let a monarch rub my shoulders?

Aegron suddenly felt a little better again.

"Then... you should go back early later." Aigron closed his eyes and began to rest.

After receiving His Majesty's permission, Haiidee immediately smiled, and she immediately continued her "work".

Although her technique is actually very unfamiliar and completely incomparable with Chanel, but at this time Aigron was in a good mood and was tired from the journey, so she fell asleep in a daze, not knowing when Haidee would leave of.

At the same time as Egron and Haidee arrived, the coronation ceremony was also being prepared in an orderly manner. A few days later, the much-anticipated day finally came.

On this day, almost everyone in Athens was empty, and everyone crowded around the celebration square, trying their best to get closer so that they could see the scene of the king's coronation clearly.

For the Greeks, what they welcomed was not only a king who came from afar from Germany, but also the glorious moment when Greece officially appeared on the European continent as an independent country.

Everyone is full of expectations, and some people even have tears in their eyes, because they are convinced that this ancient and young nation will make its first cry on this day of national celebration; and with this cry What comes is a new and prosperous new era. This nation will no longer be trampled and slaughtered by the invaders, but will hold weapons in hand to defend the land that has grown up for generations.

Although the guards dutifully kept the crowd out of the square, they did not act violently, because they, like the onlookers, were caught in the passion of national rebirth. Many of them had been fighting for independence for many years. I have fought in the army, so the feeling is particularly deep——

Those who survived are only survivors after many years of bloodbath. They have all witnessed the death of their robes and relatives in wars or various killings. There are too many - and the celebration they witnessed today put a stop to the previous black memory.

At this moment, all the previous sacrifices are worthwhile, and the people in heaven will also rest in peace.

As time passed, the crowd inside and outside the square watched the road in the distance nervously, waiting for the most important group of people to arrive.

They were not disappointed, and soon, a group of cavalry escorted several beautifully decorated carriages, and slowly appeared in front of the crowd.

This is the carriage on which the most distinguished guests at the ceremony rode. Egron and Haidee are in it. They are naturally the most shining "stars" in this celebration besides Prince Otto. Attention.

Among the onlookers, many people had already arrived at the place where Prince Otto was staying a few days ago, and cheered for the two of them from the balcony, but even so, it did not affect their enthusiasm. They still cheered on both sides. Warmest regards to the distinguished guests.

For these Greeks, they were not just thanking Aegron for his help in the War of Independence, they were also cheering for the future.

In their view, the Principality of Ioannina belongs to the Orthodox Church and is a natural ally of the nascent Greek king, especially when the Turks still rule most of the Balkans and Constantinople. Allies" are especially valuable.

Only when the two countries help each other can they maintain their existence after independence and withstand the threat from the Turks. This is the consensus of almost everyone.

Because of this, the Duke of Reichstedt and the Grand Duchess Haidee are even more important. Without their friendship, the mutual assistance between the two countries would naturally be impossible to talk about.

As if echoing their hearts, Egron and Haidee also frequently greeted the audience on both sides in the carriage, expressing their deep friendship to the Kingdom of Greece.

Amidst the endless cheers, Aigron and Haide came to the center of the square together, then got off the carriage, they came to the VIP seat, and then quietly waited for the arrival of the young man who was scheduled to be crowned.