Eagle's Glory

"I appointed you as the Prime Minister of the Principality and let you take charge of the overall situation, but I underestimated the difficulty of this job. I set up a prototype of a cabinet in vain but didn't really make it work, so that in the end all the pressure was overwhelmed. It's on your shoulders, and you really carried it on your shoulders relying on your loyalty...Edmund was there to help you out, and now Edmund is also sent out by me. You, an old man with limited mobility, can You can imagine the hard work you have put in to achieve this." Aegron answered the other party with a little self-blame, "This is my omission, I didn't do what I should do, so now I need to make up for it."

Aigron's self-blame comes from the heart.

Although he created this small Principality of Ioannina, deep down in his heart he never really took it seriously. In his own mind, this is just a temporary residence for him and his knights That's all, there is only one place for his final destination.

Since it's just a temporary residence, why do you care so much?Just make do with it.

But the facts have proved that even such a small country is still complicated and full of things. Even if you just want to "make do" for a while, you have to spend a lot of energy to maintain the basic operations, not to mention that it is still just beginning. Everything is in the early stages of creation—from this point of view, Father Faria has simply exceeded the task in the past half a year, which is very remarkable.

But, after all, it can't be like this all the time. Father Faria himself is certainly overwhelmed—and once the priest really collapses one day because the oil is exhausted and the lamp is dry, will the principality ignore it?

Aegron must prevent this from happening.

Although this principality will not be his permanent residence, it is still a piece of world he laid down after all, and he doesn't want to give it up to others, let alone let it go to waste.

If I really want to leave the principality with a large group of cronies one day, I should also hand it over to someone I can trust, and continue to run it, so that I can use it as my strategic fulcrum in the Balkans and the Near East; step back 19 steps For example, in case one day your descendants unfortunately lose the throne, you can still have some ancestral property as a retreat (from the original history that France changed three republics, two empires and two dynasties in the [-]th century. It seems that this kind of risk really has to be guarded against.)

This kind of thought, originally only remained in his mind vaguely, and was thrown aside because he was busy with things on the mainland, but now that he saw the priest so old, he had no choice but to think about it.

First of all, he should try his best to keep the priest's life alive, even if he doesn't consider his personal feelings, every day he lives is creating value for himself; secondly, he should try his best to create a duchy system that can last, so that he can share the pressure of the priest in the near future , in the long run, he can continue to run the principality and maintain loyalty after he is gone.

Egglon knew that he was already a skilled expert in building momentum and winning public opinion, but he was still a novice in governing the country, and when he was educated in Austria, the Habsburg royal family deliberately used similar content was eliminated from his educational curriculum.

Just because he knew that he had this shortcoming, he also deliberately avoided this problem. When the Principality was first established, he determined the structure of the Knights as the core, and then the Greeks and msl landlords ruled hierarchically, but later put Everything was left to Father Faria and others, and he went to the mainland to conduct diplomatic activities.

However, the problem is unavoidable after all. If you want to be a ruler, you must rule by yourself, otherwise you will be just a rootless apple.

If we don’t sort out the small principality today, what should we do tomorrow when we arrive in France, which is a hundred times more complicated than the principality?It's better to start practicing now, while the advisor Father Faria is still alive.

Just because he figured all this out, Aegron's original sadness and depression were swept away, and he was full of energy all of a sudden.

"Father, you and your cabinet members were appointed by me, and we have been through life and death together, familiar with each of you, and never doubt your character - otherwise I would not entrust you with important tasks." Iger Long looked at Father Faria sincerely, "I am by no means an omniscient person, but I can learn what I have to master. From now on, your cabinet will meet at my residence once a week and report to me. , and you don’t have to be present, just provide me with a written report and list the suggestions you want to give me. I will make a decision according to the situation, and in this way, your workload will be reduced a lot. It's good for your body."

"Your Majesty..." Father Faria hesitated slightly, "Have you really decided so?"

He was not worried that Aigron's arrangement would apportion his power, but that such a sudden change would cause great confusion to the principality's initially formed government order system.

Now he and his cabinet members have to be responsible for too many tasks, ranging from the appointment and dismissal of government officials and the formulation and promulgation of laws, to the small tax rates in various places, the reclamation of farmland and water conservancy, the construction of cities and forts, and Supplies for the garrison and even diplomatic work, all things add up to be extremely complicated.

Even in a small country, these affairs are too many to cause headaches, torturing him into what he is now.

If His Majesty intervenes rashly, issues orders again, and puts forward orders that are different from the previous ones. In the back and forth, a lot of resources will be wasted, and the people below will also be at a loss. The country became chaotic.

Because of this, he didn't want Eggron to intervene rashly.

"Don't worry, Father, at the beginning I just listened to reports and observations, and didn't make any decisions. All the decisions you made before came with my approval and are irrefutable authority." Aigron saw Overcame the priest's worries, so he took the initiative to explain, "I will also read the report you gave me carefully. If you have any suggestions, just ask. I think, you don't mind continuing to be my teacher?"

After receiving Aigron's guarantee, Father Faria finally felt at ease, but he still had some reservations. "Your Majesty, I am very glad that you are willing to learn this, but I still want to remind you that you are a king, and the most important task as a king is to send those you trust and have talents to the right position to play a role for you, It’s not that you work for them alone, there are too many things in a country, and if you ask everything, you will not be able to do anything well.”

"Of course that's what I said, but how can there be so many people in the world who can be completely trusted and entrusted with important responsibilities? Smart people are a minority, and selfless smart people are even rarer." Egron replied with a smile, "If I don't know the way, how can I know who is suitable? I will be fooled by those smart people, they will try their best to please me and enrich themselves, and everyone's resentment will be concentrated on me! So I You have to figure out how the machine works before finding the right people."

This is also a major reason for the decline of the dynasty. The founding kings often fought the world in person, whether it was commanding the army or building a territory. However, the later kings grew up in the deep palace since they were young. It is impossible to judge who is the right minister to handle affairs. In the end, we can only choose those loyal ministers who can sing the most high-profile.

Now Aigron certainly doesn't need to care about the future problems of his children and grandchildren. He must first let himself learn what he should learn to prepare for the future.

"This is really wise talk!" Aigron's words resonated with the priest, and he nodded with a smile, "Although you are young, Your Majesty, you often have the ability to see things in the world, and you often speak to the point. This person who has lived for a long time feels admiration... I believe that no matter what your descendants are, at least you will not be easily deceived and fooled."

"If I didn't know your character, I would think that you are killing me on purpose!" Aigron couldn't help laughing, and then he took the priest's hand again, "Father, now we can talk Clear enough, there are a lot of smart people in the world, and I have a lot of smart people under my command, but I have never seen a few people in my life who are both smart and selfless, and you are one of them, so your value to me is invaluable It is estimated that after I lose you, it will be very difficult to find someone I can trust completely, even from my selfish point of view, I ask you to live longer, I need you."

Father Faria almost swallowed more.

He had never seen Aigron say similar words to his other subordinates—His Majesty has always driven his subordinates with a stern and unquestionable attitude. How could he comfort a person with such gentle words?

This kind of "kindness to know you" is the best compensation for his life's rough life.It is for this that he is willing to be so heartbroken.

"I'm sorry for you," he murmured. "Fortunately, Your Majesty, I can still live for a while, and I will complete the task you entrusted to me."

"Well then, take good care of your health, and we'll see you later." Aegron hugged the other party as farewell, "Remember, my order will be executed immediately, and you can write your first report."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"　　

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"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Father Faria's tone was powerful, with an uplifting spirit that he hadn't seen for a long time.

Aigron's trust in him made him grateful, and he also hoped that in the last moments of his life, he would let his benefactor get more things.

He is already thinking about how to write the next recommendation report.

And Aigron also heaved a sigh of relief. He tried his best and finally got Father Faria to accept his arrangement. Although he could not prevent the priest from continuing to consume his life in the heavy work, at least he also made the priest accept the reduced workload. ——He himself is also obliged to fulfill his responsibilities and bear the burden.

Seeing the old face of the priest, he sighed secretly again, "I sincerely hope that your vitality will be as tenacious as before, and you can block the scythe of death."

Then he said goodbye to the priest and left the priest's residence.

Chanel silently followed Aigron and left with him, her expression was still as helpless as before, obviously she didn't get the result she wanted.

"Chanel, you must respect other people's ideas." Aigron couldn't help persuading her, "For Father Faria, what difference does it make if he dies one year earlier and one year later? He would rather die like a bitch A powerful prime minister, not a paralyzed old man who no one cares about."

"Your Majesty, I understand this kind of thinking... I have been with you for a long time." Chanel replied in a low voice, "But, I have... I have faced the death of relatives too many times, even though my reason tells me it is I still can't help feeling sad about what happens often, since you have tolerated the priest's willfulness, please tolerate my weakness..."

It was only then that Aigron realized that in Chanel's mind, the priest had already been regarded as a relative. It was no wonder that Chanel had lost his family since childhood. For her, the kind and gentle old priest was just in line with her heart The image of "grandfather".

"Well, it's okay... It's a good thing to see you have so much glorious humanity." Aigron nodded with a smile, "We have seen too many bloody killings, and we never lack the ability to destroy our opponents." I am determined, so I want to put more warm colors around me."

Then, he made another joke, "However, I'm a little jealous. You are so reluctant to part with the priest, what about me? If I died suddenly because of a trick of fate, what would you do?"

Chanel looked up, pale with fright.

"I've never thought about this question... because I will never let you die before me. Your Majesty, don't say such things, okay? Even if it's a joke, it will make me sad. I heard that you were assassinated before. Injured, I almost passed out because of it..."

Chanel's reaction did not surprise Aigron, and he stopped teasing him.

Seeing Chanel's timid and pear-like rain, he was even more moved.

"Okay, I'm just joking, don't take it seriously, don't worry, I care more about my own life than you, and I will stand proudly in this world until my last enemy dies."

Then, he took Chanel to the lake, and while walking in the forest, he admired the scenery of the lake.

Aegron first looked at the swaying reflection in the water, then looked up at the white clouds, and then spoke again.

"Chanel, we haven't been alone like this in a long time."

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's been a long, long time." Chanel replied silently, "It's been so long that I almost forget when was the last time."

Her tone was calm, but there was also a small complaint in it, as if she was accusing His Majesty of why she had been neglected for so long.

"This is something that can't be helped..." Eggron defended himself in a low voice. "Even if I want to be alone, many things will come to me, and I have to accompany Teresa."

Chanel suddenly lowered her head, and then answered him in a low voice that was barely audible. "If... if you are worried about His Royal Highness Teresa, in fact... in fact, she also hinted at me, let me accompany you to relieve your boredom when you are lonely..."

Aigron was stunned. Although Chanel said it very cryptically, from her blushing and shy look, it was self-evident what the so-called "relieving boredom" meant.

"She...does she really not care?" Aegron asked back, but after speaking, he regretted why he asked such an unsightly question.

"How could I not care? It's just...as a reward for me. In the eyes of Princess Teresa, I am just a useful servant and a friend who can talk to me, but I will never be a competitor, or even I don't deserve to be envied by her..." Chanel's words inevitably had a bit of sour taste, but more of it was the helplessness that had already admitted the reality, "His Royal Highness is pregnant now, and I won't be able to spend time with you for a few months, so I don't worry about it." What would you do in private, you might as well let me vent those desires for you, she didn't say so clearly, but I guess that's what she meant—she did it in the past."

Aigron became a little distracted when he heard that.

Since he was assassinated and injured, he has never tasted the joy of fish and water. He has been with Teresa these days, and he has no chance. At this time, the charming Chanel is beside him. Why not...

However, he knew in his heart that he should not appear anxious at this time, and he should help Chanel repair her damaged self-esteem first, so that she would feel that he did not just regard her as a tool to vent her desire.

"You don't need to belittle yourself like this, Chanel--I said it long ago, you are our family, everything I have will be yours, if we are noble, you are as noble as us, no one can despise You, even Teresa, have to respect you."

"Your Majesty, I will never forget your kindness to me, but... there are some things that everyone knows, no matter how high you lift me up, you can't change other people's impressions, including my own—after all, everything It is a well-known fact that although she and I are about the same age, there is a huge difference between us. There are many things that are destined at the moment of birth... Don't worry that I can't adapt to these, I've had enough training so far, I know what reality is." Chanel replied with a wry smile, "And you don't have to worry about me being sad about it, I've already accepted it all, and I'm very grateful and satisfied... ...Your Majesty, without you, my fate would be bleak. Only by your side can I borrow a little of your brilliance and make myself admired by others. This is enough. What else can I ask for? What? I just hope that this kind of life can continue forever, even if it’s just being used as a chess piece by Her Majesty Teresa, it’s even better, I won’t hinder you...I see you happy and I feel happy Very much, I look forward to the safe birth of Princess Teresa's child just like you, and hope that your family will prosper forever..."

When she said this, she finally couldn't control her emotions. Although she blushed, she boldly approached Egron, "If... if you need anything, I will be very honored to take on my obligations of."

Faced with this temptation, Aigron couldn't bear it anymore, he reached out and hugged Chanel in his arms.

"What is the obligation, in fact, you want it?"

"Thought so much..." Chanel didn't make any struggle, but obediently nestled her head in Aegron's arms, "Your Majesty, how about satisfying my humble wish..."

Aigron has already teased his blood, and his hands have deftly penetrated into the restricted area through the gap of the skirt neckline, but the last remaining reason in him tells him that he can't just do things in broad daylight, under the sky and on the ground. Well, I have to find a place with a little shelter.

He looked around by the lake, and then found a hut for people to go fishing. Just as he was about to take Chanel over to "take responsibility", there was an unpleasant shout behind him.

"His Majesty!"

"Damn it!" Eggron couldn't help cursing secretly.

There are guards following him all the time, but under his order, these guards will stay far away from him, and no one dares to spoil his good deeds without opening his eyes. But this time he recognized the person who called him, it was his Secretary Leon Esposito.

He was filled with anger for a moment, but his rationality told him that if Leon came to find him at this time, there must be something important, so he had to raise his head and look in the direction of the voice.

"What's up!?"

After hearing his response, Leon immediately ran over from the woods, and then he saw the flushed and even slightly angry Chanel hugging the young man.

His heart skipped a beat, realizing that he was spoiling the scenery, he quickly turned his eyes away and didn't dare to take another look.

"Your Majesty...sorry, there is an emergency on my side, so I have to come here urgently to report the situation to you."

Although Egron was also very angry, he knew the seriousness after all, and he also knew that Leon was not a fool who made trouble out of nothing, so he patiently questioned the other party. "What's the matter?"

"A nobleman from France sneaked into the city of Ioannina. He claimed to be the current French ambassador to Istanbul." Leon replied.

"What?" Aigron was shocked. "Ambassador? Is it real? What is he doing here?"

For a moment, his sanity was a little confused. Could it be that the royal family of Bourbon was planning to make some secret deal with him?

"We don't know whether he is genuine or not, but judging from his conversation and demeanor, he should be a man of considerable background." Leon replied cautiously, "And that gentleman claimed that he had seen you, you I will definitely remember him, as long as I mention his name to you, you will not doubt his identity."

"Oh? That's not a small tone." Aigron sneered, "Then what's his name?"

"He said that his name is Earl Taylor Wen. He visited you before and met you at Schönbrunn Palace."

"Earl Taylorwin!?" Chanel, who was in Aegron's arms, suddenly poked her head out, and then looked at Leon in horror.

If it was someone else, Chanel might not have any impression, but this Earl Taylor Wen, Chanel can be said to be extremely impressed.

At that time, the count, who was the French ambassador to Austria, came to Schönbrunn Palace to visit Aigron, and inadvertently revealed that he had served as a member of the circuit court to suppress the Bonapartists in the south of France - which meant that he must We must bear unshirkable responsibility for the death of the Chanel family members.

In return for Chanel, Egron had already promised that once he came to France one day, he would definitely deal with the earl severely and use him to pay homage to the souls of Chanel's family.

But today, the earl suddenly deigned to run to Ioannina... This is really unpredictable.

In addition to being excited, Aigron also had a little more understanding in his heart.

He recalled his conversation with Earl Tellering at that time. At that time, the earl revealed that he was not completely loyal to the Bourbon royal family, but was a student of Prince Talleyrand, and wanted to maneuver among various forces. Now that he came to visit him in person, it probably wasn't for the Wang family...

Thinking of this, Aigron immediately had a bottom line in his heart.

He let go of Chanel's embrace, and then looked at Chanel again.

"Shanel, what do you think?"

His expression was rather serious, as if asking Chanel what to do with this unexpected visitor.

To be honest, these years are full of chaos, and the long journey itself is full of dangers. If Egron has the heart, he can kill the visiting earl secretly, and then cause an accident. Anyway, there is no proof of death, and no one would think about it. The guy came to seek justice for himself.

If Chanel wanted to do it, he would.

And Chanel can naturally feel the meaning of the young man, her eyes are full of gratitude and joy.

But soon, she shook her head slightly.

"Your Majesty, I can wait, don't be in a hurry. I don't want you to lose anything because of me... There will always be a chance."

"Hmph, he deserves it too?" Eggron sneered disdainfully.

That's all for Talleyrand, and an Earl of Telewin is nothing.

But since Chanel said so, he is not in a hurry to let the earl die "accidentally" now.

Let's see what the purpose of his trip is first.

He turned his head to look at Leon, and Leon was also baffled by the conversation between the two, but he didn't dare to ask.

"How is he now?" Aigron asked.

"He is now properly placed in the guest room by me. The news has been blocked, and no one knows his real identity." Leon replied quickly.

"Okay, Leon, take him to meet me after dinner—" Eggron ordered. "Chanel will be there too."

Leon felt a little strange about this arrangement in his heart, but seeing the expressions of the two people, he didn't dare to question any more, and immediately nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Your Majesty."　　

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Because of Leon's interruption, especially after knowing that the secret visitor was Earl Taylor Wen, the original high "interest" of Aigron and Chanel disappeared without a trace. The bright scenery of lakes and mountains can no longer restore the atmosphere just now.

After thinking for a moment, Aigron looked at Chanel solemnly.