Eagle’s Glory

Without any delay, the awakened Aigron and his group immediately left their temporary shelter and sneaked into the wilderness of the countryside.

The carriage that had brought them here, now and had to give up, because they were going to try to cross the Alps next, and there was no need for these burdens anymore.

After a night's rest, they have all recovered their energy. Although they were all disheveled and in a mess during the turbulent escape, everyone was full of fighting spirit at this moment.

This is the last leg of the journey, and they will be perfectly successful if they muster up the courage to persevere.

They quickly sneaked into the mountain pass.

The Alpine roads are already winding, and in order to avoid the sight of border sentries, they have to take more dangerous trails, so the journey is more difficult.

They walked through the narrow mountain road in a long snake array, and from time to time they had to jump over the obstacles. Fortunately, there were guides (or smugglers) who were familiar with the local conditions, otherwise they would have been lost in the cold mountains. .

In order to protect Aegron, he was placed in the middle of the crowd, while Chanel followed him.

This is a severe test of physical fitness. Fortunately, Aigron has received strict physical training since he was a child, so he can barely cope. He holds a trekking pole and walks on the rugged mountain road while looking around. , observe the surroundings.

As for Chanel next to him, it is not so easy - even though she has done a lot of work since she was a child, she is a woman after all, and it is really difficult to withstand such a severe physical test, and she has been in the palace for many years. In the middle of life, there is no experience of withstanding the harsh outdoor environment.

Even so, she still gritted her teeth and endured silently, without showing any weakness that would affect the mood of others, trying her best to keep up with her master's footsteps.

However, the human body has its limits after all, and no matter how strong the spirit is, it still cannot overcome the objective reality.

After walking for a few hours, Chanel only felt that her feet were extremely heavy. She tried to move forward again, but her body fell down unsatisfactorily.

Seeing that she was about to fall to the ground, Aegron quickly reached out and supported Chanel.

"Let's take a break." He then ordered the others, then stopped himself.

Then, he helped Chanel, came to a stone and sat down.

Then, he handed a piece of chocolate to Chanel. "Eat a little, Chanel, you need to recover your stamina."

"I'm sorry... Your Majesty... I've caused you trouble." Chanel was moved and ashamed, almost crying.

"You don't need to apologize, you've done a good job now, Chanel." Aegron comforted her with a smile. "I'm a little surprised that you've made it so far. Don't worry, we've been fine so far."

Seeing the master's calm smile, Chanel's uneasy heart suddenly disappeared, and she was also greatly encouraged by this calmness.

She ate this piece of chocolate, and the sweetness made her weak body recover quickly.

When she sat down to rest, Aigron also walked to the side, taking a rest and taking a look at the scenery.

They are now in the middle of the ridge, looking up can see the various peaks of the Alps, and looking down can see the bottomless valley.

Right now, the sun shines on these snow-capped peaks, reflecting a dazzling colorful light, and the rolling peaks are like giant dragons entrenched on the earth, while at the bottom of the valley, a translucent mist rises, hazy. You can see the village scenery at the foot of the mountain.

Looking at this magnificent scenery bathed in golden light, Aigron has a feeling of standing in heaven overlooking the world in a trance.

"That's how His Majesty the late emperor crossed the mountain pass and entered northern Italy." His cousin Louis sighed in a low voice beside him, "I must have seen this scene at that time!"

In 1800, Napoleon, who had just launched a coup d'état to dominate France, took a short cut across the precipitous St. Bernard Pass with his army, crossed the Alps majestically, entered the wealthy northern Italy, and then there. Got a brilliant victory, and finally crushed the second anti-French alliance.

To commemorate this great expedition, Napoleon asked his royal painter Jacques-Louis David to paint the series of oil paintings "Napoleon Crossing the Alps", which eventually became a classic in the history of art.

A complacent Napoleon, who soon became emperor in 1804, turned the republic into the empire of the Bonaparte family.

How could he have imagined that the empire would flourish and then collapse in the next ten years, and then ten years later, the descendants of this family would dramatically restart this ambitious business!

This time, his heirs are on an opposite expedition, crossing the Alps from Austrian soil, but with the same goal - to bring the family to the throne again.

How long is this day? Aigron did not know, but he believed that as long as he worked tirelessly, the eagle flag of the Empire would fly again in France one day.

"Louis, when we come to Switzerland, will you be able to get my news to France?" he asked.

"Of course, we have always been in contact with the French side." Louis replied, "Although the Bourbon family has been strictly suppressing, but we have many sympathizers in the army and ordinary people."

"So, is there an organization?" Agron asked the most important question.

After all, no matter how many his supporters are, if there is no organization, it is just a rabble, and it will not play any role.

"There are some organizations...but we don't have much contact, and I don't know the specific situation." Louis's eyes became a little flickering, obviously even he was not sure how many useful supporters there were.

"Then, find a way to spread the news to France and let them send a few representatives to see me in Switzerland as soon as possible." Aigron tapped the ground lightly with his trekking pole, making a dull sound. "I want to let them know as soon as possible that I exist - and, let them know, that I am worthy of their allegiance."

"Okay, I'll do it as soon as possible." Louis nodded.

After a pause, he began to persuade Aegron, "But Your Majesty, the news of your escape from Austria must be spreading all over Europe at this moment, and the French side will be especially nervous, so it will be very difficult for them to come over... So If there are not enough people, don't be discouraged."

"This is indeed the truth." Aegron nodded lightly. "However, the loyalty of those who are still willing to come here under such circumstances can naturally be guaranteed. I can regard them as the initial fire."

Then, he picked up the trekking pole and pointed to the changing clouds below.

"Louis, although France is peaceful for the time being, I don't think this peace will last long. The Bourbon family is not respected and loved by the people. If they pay attention to compromise like Louis XVIII, that's all; but now Charles X. The King of the World is a die-hard conservative who opposes all non-aristocratic classes... I don't think his days will last. So we need to move as soon as possible and develop our own organization so that when this dynasty collapses again, Find a way to get what should belong to us..."

Historically, the Bourbon Restoration Dynasty was overthrown by an uprising in 1830 due to the rebellious actions of Charles X, and the Bourbon family's rule in France also completely collapsed. However, the current historical line has changed a little because of Aegron’s actions, so Aegron cannot accurately predict when the reign of King Charles X will end, but the general trend of history has not changed. The rule of the emperor will inevitably arouse the all-round confrontation between the various classes and the Restoration Dynasty, which will eventually be overthrown.

Therefore, Aegron could not hesitate. From the first day he escaped, he had to consider how to profit from it.

"What you said is quite in line with my judgment." Louis nodded lightly, agreeing with His Majesty's words, "However, we still have to listen to the judgment of the people in France. I will tell you here. Recommend the Marquis of Treville - this old general is a very enthusiastic supporter of ours, and he is well connected enough to be an important helper for us."

"Marquis of Treville?" Agron frowned and thought, he felt as if he had heard the name in class. "Is that the cavalry general?"

After a while, he remembered that the Marquis of Treville was a cavalry general who fought with Napoleon after 1806. He was knighted by his father for his repeated military exploits, and he participated in the unfortunate campaign of Russia with him and witnessed it together. the collapse of the empire.

When he was in class, whenever he mentioned the general, he was generally evaluated as brave and good at fighting, and loyal and reliable.

If that's the case... it's really trustworthy.

However, Napoleon has been down for so many years, and his original loyal subordinates have taken refuge in the Bourbon family.

Therefore, he still instinctively has some doubts.

In addition, as far as the historical knowledge he has learned in heraldry, the Treville family is a very high-level aristocratic family in France. It used to be free to enter and exit the Versailles court, and was deeply favored by the kings of all dynasties. The members of such a family , would be staunchly loyal to the Bonaparte family? It's kind of unimaginable.

"The Marquis of Treville was originally the second son of the duke, and he had no chance to inherit the title. It was His Majesty the late emperor who gave him favor, made him a marquis, and gave him a large sum of money and land as a reward, so in his heart I have always been grateful to our family." Louis explained to Aigron in a low voice, "Since the restoration of the Bourbon family, he has refused to be loyal to the king, and as a result, he was fined and confiscated a large amount of his property, but even so he did not change his political stance. , chose to retire and live in seclusion, I think this is enough to prove his loyalty to the Bonaparte family."

After a pause, Louis added, "I have been to France before, and I was personally received by the Marquis himself. He expressed his respect for the late emperor, and personally promised to continue to be loyal to Napoleon II. Your Majesty... so I think he will be ecstatic when he hears that you have escaped from Austria."

"Is that so...?" Aegron probably had a bottom line. "Okay, then let's focus on inviting this marquis. I need this kind of capable and prestigious person to serve me. One of this kind of person can hold a hundred."

"You are so right, Your Majesty!" Louis nodded heavily, "The Treville family is a famous noble family. Even if the Marquis himself broke with the dynasty, his family's reputation and relationship are still there. Your elder brother, the Duke of Treville, is in the dynasty and holds a high position. I think the Marquis can use this network to gain more support for you. However, the two brothers, because of their political differences, do not currently have What's going on..."

"Oh?" Agron was surprised.

It seems that the situation is more complicated than he imagined.

Two brothers, the older brother is loyal to the king and the younger brother is loyal to the Bonaparte family. They would rather live a poor life than compromise...

Is the loyalty of the Marquis of Treville really so solid? Or is it a two-sided betting trick?

But he thought about it, it doesn't matter, whether this loyalty comes from gratitude for the reward, or from the family choice of two-sided bets, at least this Marquis of Treville deserves a good win.

He doesn't care whether others serve him for noble or despicable purposes, as long as the other party is useful.

He looked again at the magnificent scenery in the distance, and ended the conversation.

"Okay, let's talk about the rest after we get to Switzerland. It's enough to rest for so long."

Then, he walked to Chanel's side.

"Chanel, are you better? Let's go."

"I'm much better, Your Majesty, let's go!" Chanel reluctantly stood up staggeringly.

"I'll help you." Agron took her arm.

"Your Majesty?" Chanel panicked. "Please do not……"

"Your health is very important to me, and I won't allow you to fall because of your bravery." Aigron said, helping her forward without any explanation. "If you feel guilty, then continue to be loyal to me in the future."

"Okay... Your Majesty." Chanel was so moved that she almost cried, but she never refused, but leaned on the master's arm.

In order not to make the young man work too hard, she tried her best to muster her remaining strength to make her walk as smooth as possible.

And Aigron supported her to continue walking through the trails in the mountains, and sometimes even carried her over obstacles directly.

He cherishes Chanel so much because she is the only true follower he currently has, loyal to him wholeheartedly.

He doesn't like to intrigue with everyone, but he knows in his heart that his life will most likely be filled with such annoying things in the future.

In this case, Chanel is even more precious... After all, he doesn't want to live in an environment where he is wary of everyone.

In this way, a group of people stopped and walked among the sheep intestines trails in the mountains, and the sky gradually changed from bright to dark as time passed.

The gust of wind began to rage, and the Alps shredded their gentle veil and began to reveal their violent side to these travelers.

Aigron took Chanel and continued to move forward against the strong wind. The wind mixed with snow particles made his face hurt, and his footsteps on the snow became more and more solemn.

This is the hardship he has never encountered in his life - he has enjoyed court life since birth, even after arriving in Austria, although freedom is limited but there is not much difference in life.

But... now it's all gone.

This is the risk you voluntarily take, and this is the price you voluntarily pay.

You can't go back and there's no way back!

With a strong momentum, he gritted his teeth and walked all the way, he was fearless.

Just as it was about to fall into the night, they walked out of the last valley, and suddenly a bright light appeared in front of them.

In the dim night, a small village appeared in front of them.

The village is unremarkable, even a little crude, almost indistinguishable from the Austrian village on the other side of the mountain.

But in Aegron's eyes, it seemed to be surrounded by a dazzling halo.

...he has come to Switzerland.

The people next to him let out uncontrollable cheers.

But Aigron struggled to suppress the urge to shout, and he knew it wasn't the time to cheer.

On the snow-covered ridge, he raised his cane, then held it high in the air.

Yes, new world, free world, here I come!