Eagle's Glory

"Thank you, I will work hard." Eggron thanked again, then reached out and patted him on the shoulder in a friendly manner. "By the way, what's your name?"

The officer straightened his back, and then replied in a low voice, "Your Highness, my name is Morcerf, Fernand de Morcerf."

After hearing the name, Aigron didn't take it seriously at first, and then suddenly, as if he was touched, he looked at the other party in amazement, and his eyes became strange.

"Fernand de Morcerf?"

"What's wrong with you, Your Highness?" The officer was a little puzzled by his performance, "Have you heard of my name..."

The young man's expression slowly returned to normal, but his gaze was still a little strange. "Well... I do have a little impression of this name."

Then he asked abruptly, "Sir, have you ever been to Greece?"

"I've been there..." Fernand de Morcerf's face suddenly became a little suspicious, and he looked at Aigron cautiously, "Your Highness, how do you know?"

"I've read about your deeds in the newspaper, sir." Aigron looked at him excitedly, "The newspaper said that you were a fighting hero who shed blood to defend Ali Pasha of Ioannina Fight hard. After hearing your deeds, I can't help but be filled with admiration...God bless, let me meet a real war hero today! A soldier worthy of the name of France!"

His expression was extremely sincere, obviously excited from the bottom of his heart.

"Your Highness... I really didn't expect your Austria to hear about my little things." Morcerf was a little embarrassed at first, but concealed it skillfully, "I don't think I am a war hero, because although I used I tried my best, but in the end I couldn't change the result, and the Pasha family unfortunately died... This is a nightmare for me, and I just want to forget it."

"Is this the hero's modesty? It's really admirable!" Aigron seemed to appreciate him even more, and patted him on the shoulder again, "Okay, since you don't want to mention it, then I won't mention it, but please Allow me to pay you my sincere respect."

"If you wish to do so, then I have the audacity to accept it." Morcerf replied with a wry smile, "Your Highness, but I feel that I am only performing my duties as a soldier, which is not worth mentioning."

Aegron did not forget this episode, he paced the room, looking completely cheered up.

After a while, he stood in front of Morcerf again, "Sir, are you married yet?"

"Yes, I have been married for two years." Morcerf nodded, "My son, Albert, was just born this year—"

"Oh, a happy family with a wife and children is really enviable!" Eggron clapped his hands with a smile. "God favors those brave, sincere defenders, and you truly deserve it."

Then, he fumbled from his pocket, and handed his pocket watch to the other party.

"Your Highness?" Morcerf was a little surprised.

"This is a gift from me to your son." Aigron looked at him with a smile. "I sincerely hope that he can bear the courage of his predecessors and become an upright man with a bright future in the future."

Morcerf took the watch and bowed his head gratefully in salute to Eggron.

"Thank you, Your Highness! I will bring this gift and your blessing back to France for him. This will be the best gift he has ever received in his life."

At first, he just wanted to take the opportunity to form a relationship and leave a name in the young man's heart, but he never expected that he would be so respected and loved by the former Roman king as soon as he met.

His vanity was immediately greatly satisfied, and his whole person felt elated.

If this His Highness flourishes in Austria in the future, then at least he will befriend one more top nobleman, which will definitely help his future.

"It is my honor to know you, Mr. Morcerf." Aigron grinned and opened his mouth full of affinity, "I am really glad that I have the opportunity to see a French fighting hero, your glorious deeds It gave me great encouragement and encouragement, and made me understand that adversity is just a kind of tempering for me-yes, being able to see your existence itself is the best news God has brought to me."

"Your Highness...you are too proud..." Morcerf, who was already dizzy, didn't know how to respond at all, so he could only repeat modest words in a low voice.

Under Aigron's praise again and again, the atmosphere at the table has become quite heated.

However, the expressions of the other officers looking at Morcerf have become a little strange.

It can be seen that Aigron's kind performance just now has aroused the jealousy of these officers towards Fernand de Morcerf.

Aigron struck while the iron was hot, and cordially talked with these officers, and each gave them some gifts he had prepared.

After the lunch was over, Aigron bid farewell to the officers.

It was evident that they were all delighted, and their vanity was gratified at being so entertained by Napoleon's son.

Aegron stood at the door and bid them farewell one by one.

"Major Morcerf, I wish you and your family happiness forever." When it was Morcerf's turn, Aigron waved to him with a smile on his face.

"Your Highness, I also wish you all the best!" Morcerf saluted Aigron full of excitement and surprise, before turning and leaving.

"Your Highness..." At this moment, an officer suddenly pulled the corner of Aigron's clothes.

"Is there anything else, Major Villare?" In the conversation just now, Aigron already knew the name of the other party, so he asked directly.

"You have to be careful about this man, Your Highness, he is not a good guy." The officer looked at Fernand de Morcerf's back with a cold gaze, "We have rumors in private that he is not Not of noble birth, his surname is false.

"It doesn't matter, in this day and age, talent is more important than title, isn't it?" Eggron replied with a smile on his face.

"You're right to say that." Major Villalais smiled awkwardly, "but I assure you that he is by no means as brave and loyal as he appears. He is a pathetic deserter—at the Battle of Waterloo On the eve of that day, he deserted the French army, surrendered to the enemy with General Bourmont, and ran to the Prussian army, and his fortune began at that time!"

Aigron's face changed slightly.

"is that true?"

"It's not a secret. You can check it at any time. We just didn't want to embarrass him in person, so we didn't say anything just now." Major Villalai replied coldly. "He is just a pathetic and disgraceful deserter, not worthy of your respect."

Then, he saluted Aigron, "His Royal Highness, I salute you! Goodbye."

After the officer finished speaking, he strode away.

Aigron looked at their backs, seemingly thoughtful.

After a long time, he returned to the room.

At this time, Chanel was cleaning up the leftovers on the dining table.

"Chanel!" Eggron couldn't hide himself anymore, he yelled.

Chanel was startled by the sound, then turned around and looked at the beaming Eggron suspiciously.

"Your Highness? What's the matter?"

Aigron didn't answer, but walked over directly and hugged Chanel suddenly.

"Your Highness!" Chanel was caught off guard and almost fell, but she didn't struggle to resist, but looked at the little master very puzzled, not understanding why he suddenly behaved like this.

She closed her eyes slightly, "At least... at least let me clean up..."

"Don't be nervous, Chanel, I'm just so happy... just give me a hug... I just want to vent my excitement, really, I'm excited!"

Aegron comforted the other party in a low voice, and then he looked into her eyes excitedly.

He is so happy, he can't wait to share his surprise with the most trusted people around him.

"Chanel, we have money!"　　

91, story

"Chanel, we have money!"

Chanel was baffled by Aigron's words, she looked at his face in surprise, trying to find something she could understand.

"Your Highness, you... what do you mean?"

Aigron didn't answer her right away, he needed a little time to digest his excitement - after suppressing it for too long, this good news made him unable to help himself.

After a while, he finally vented the ecstasy in his heart, and then let go of his embrace.

"Chanel, you clean up first, and then you sit down, I want to tell you a story—" He spread his hands, and then sat on the sofa.

"Okay, Your Highness." Chanel could only barely put away her curiosity, and started packing again.

When she was acting, Aigron was also thinking about how to disclose information to Chanel?

He originally thought that he had just traveled to the modern world of Europe, but he did not expect that there were characters in the book "The Count of Monte Cristo" in this world.

As a book fan of modern European literature, he is too familiar with the plot of "The Count of Monte Cristo". He immediately reacted when he heard the name Fernand de Morcerf—isn't this the framed character in the book? Is the protagonist's love rival in prison a name he made up for himself after he made a fortune?

In order to confirm his guess, he insinuated information from the opponent's mouth, and the information he obtained verified the facts one by one—he was really that person.

In other words... In this world, Edmond Dantès really exists, and the Treasure of Monte Cristo really exists.

Furthermore, according to the original book, Edmond Dantès escaped from prison after 14 years in prison, that is, he escaped from the terrible Chateau d'If prison in 1829-and now it is the end of 1826.

In other words... If there is no accident, then the treasure in the book is lying quietly in the cave on Monte Cristo Island, waiting for the day when it will be seen again.

And what he has to do is to take the first step, discover this treasure, and then use this huge amount of wealth as the start-up capital to realize his plan.

He didn't think it was stealing or robbing. Since the treasure had no owner, it was first come, first served. If he found the treasure first, then the treasure belonged to him.

Besides, Edmond Dantès won't suffer from it - as long as he has a large amount of wealth, wouldn't it be easy to help him escape from prison early?And I can also help him avenge his hatred, and even if the restoration of the country is successful, it will be just a matter of effort to make him a real "Earl".

In this way, he did not lose at all but made a lot of money. It was a win-win result.

Of course, these calculations and plans are still just castles in the air, just a preliminary concept, and it is meaningless to think so much. The only thing he needs to consider now is how to use this treasure without being noticed. Own.

Fortunately, his conditions are much stronger than Edmond Dantès.

Although they are all imprisoned, but they have the title of Duke, their living conditions are almost the same as members of the royal family, and they have limited freedom. Now they are even more popular because they hope to marry Grand Duke Karl—compared to those who are still in prison. Edmond Dantès, it's like being in heaven.

At the same time, he is not alone. He has Chanel who fanatically follows him by his side, and he has a large number of supporters outside.

However, people in this world are unpredictable, and he dare not trust anyone without a period of contact, and now he only trusts Chanel.

Even Chanel doesn't have to tell her the whole truth, just tell her a story that she can believe.

Fortunately, he has always been good at making up stories.

While he was thinking, Chanel had finished packing, and she stood cautiously in front of Aigron, with a curious look waiting to hear the story.

"Chanel, you should know that Napoleon made his fortune in Italy, right?" Eggron finally spoke. "In 1796 he led his legions into Italy and beat Austria to the ground, from where he won all the honors and rose to fame."

"Yes, Your Highness." Chanel nodded with reverence.

"Behind the honor, there are some things that are not so honorable..." Aigron smiled, "At that time, the legion he led was a ragged army with extremely low morale. They had no salary, no rations, no shoes socks, no tents, and the only difference from a group of beggars is that they have guns in their hands. In order to make these soldiers obey his orders, he promised them that as long as they entered Italy, they would become rich people——Let me tell you , He extorted and robbed in Italy, devastated the once prosperous and affluent North Italy, extorted ransom fees from Milan, Tuscany, Venice, and a whole bunch of other places, and even looted works of art to France.”

"Yes, Your Highness." Chanel was not so proud now, but she still comforted Aigron, "However, His Majesty the Emperor had no choice at the time, after all, he had to raise the army if he wanted to fight, and the supplies provided by the Republic were not enough. He just had to do that..."

What can't be done?Even after he usurped the Republic and became the emperor, he still led his troops to rob everywhere, and the troops stationed in Spain didn't even spare the graves... Aigron couldn't help complaining in his heart.

Of course, from his position, it is impossible to tell these truths.

"I'm not discussing morality with you, Chanel." Aigron gestured, and then asked, "You know, what's the most important thing for an army that robs?"

"...What is it?" Chanel was a little confused.

"The most important thing is discipline." Aigron replied, "Without discipline, there would be no army, so even if you rob, you must abide by order, otherwise the army will not be able to fight if it is chaotic. So Napoleon indulged the army to rob, but at the same time Strictly stipulated the robbery procedure and distribution mode, which allowed his legion not to drown in gold, silver and jewels, but to maintain a hungry fighting force. I won't go into details, in short, he secretly established a set of distribution The system, and the person in charge of it, ensures that the army can distribute the spoils according to rank - of course, he himself takes the biggest share."

He's telling the truth until now, because that's actually what Napoleon did, he made a fortune by conquering northern Italy, not only money, but he also packed crates of the most precious art in Italy They were shipped to France, where they adorned their own collections and museums everywhere.

Chanel nodded, waiting for Aigron's next words. She knew it was true, but she didn't care about the suffering Italian people.

"In his army, there is a group of people hidden in the dark who are responsible for finding the most valuable treasure house in Italy, and then collecting the plundered wealth for him to distribute." Aigron finally said what he wanted to say , "Although he left Italy later, these people have been serving him and providing him with a steady stream of funds until he finally established the empire. The thirst for money is unlimited."

After a pause, he continued, "In the past 20 years, this group of people searched all over Italy. They searched through the assets of the rich and powerful families, and they didn't even let go of the old documents. Flip through and look for any clues. Their hard work has been rewarded enough. They have found many hidden treasures and enriched the treasury of the empire. It is a pity that their work did not bring about the final victory... The empire was still destroyed, Their efforts were in vain. As loyal followers of Napoleon, these people had to remain anonymous, and some of them were even executed by the Bourbon family."

"It's a great misfortune..." Chanel bowed her head very sadly. "They must be the most loyal people to be entrusted with such an important task by His Majesty the Emperor. If they find the treasure, they will not take it for themselves but hand it over to the empire... This is really a heart-wrenching loss!"

"Fortunately, there are still people who survived and tried their best to preserve their remaining research results." Aigron sighed, "And among the officers who came to visit me today, one is the descendant of these people. Man. I'm sorry I can't tell you which one he is, but he gave me top secret information."

"Could it be...could it be...a treasure?" Chanel finally understood.

"Yes, it's a treasure, and it's a huge amount of wealth." Aigron nodded, "The officer gave me a message, telling me where the treasure might be buried. They have been hiding underground for so many years, and they didn't think about it by themselves. On the one hand, he is afraid of being hunted down, but most importantly, he believes that it is my wealth, and only I am worthy of using it. He hopes that I can take this property and embark on the road of rebuilding the empire. He wished me success."

"It's really admirable loyalty!" Chanel couldn't help sighing, "It's so touching...Your Highness, I will be so loyal to you. If I also find a treasure, I will definitely find a way to dedicate it to you immediately. you!"

Although Aigron's story is too idealistic, Chanel easily believed it. On the one hand, the foreshadowing in front of Aigron is indeed very real; on the other hand, she herself is also the kind of fanatic who puts loyalty above money. So be willing to believe it.

In addition, this era is the era of global expansion of Europeans, and the whole society has a culture of taking risks to make a fortune, so there are too many stories about adventurers finding treasures that Chanel will subconsciously believe.

"Okay, that's the basic situation." Aigron spread his hands. "Chanel, now you can understand why I'm so excited?"

"Understood, Your Highness." Chanel nodded, her eyes filled with excitement and joy, "I... I am as excited as you!"

Chanel didn't ask where the treasure was, and Aegron didn't plan to tell her.

He trusts Chanel, and he also needs help, but he doesn't need to test humanity now - only after he escapes, he will tell Chanel where the treasure is, and then take her to explore together.

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In the afternoon, Marshal Marmont and his subordinates will leave Schönbrunn Palace and go to Vienna.

And Aigron personally came to see off the group of French soldiers.

"Your Excellency Marshal, although I am not sorry for your departure, I still hope that you can survive the ice and snow in Petersburg." Aigron greeted Marshal Marmont.

"You don't have to worry about this, Your Highness. I'm only in my fifties—although I'm really old, but I'm not too moldy." Marshal Marmont shrugged, "It's you, though like the rising sun, Don't get too complacent, there is still a long way to go for you, and it is not so easy to walk, I hope you can walk steadily."

"Going steadily is not the way to ensure victory." Aigron smiled. "Sometimes I would rather take a little risk. If I didn't take a little risk, how could Napoleon enter Italy?"

"Well, that's good, that's right." The marshal nodded, "However, this has to be proved by actual actions—I hope you can create a great career in Austria in the future, and I will always pay attention to your story."

"It's my honor." Aigron bowed slightly.

Then, the young man walked up to the French officers.

"Everyone, I remember your names." He bowed gracefully to the group of soldiers, "I hope we will have the opportunity to meet again in the future, and I wish you all a bright future."