Eagle’s Glory

With the arrival of midsummer, Monte Cristo Island has also become hot, and the people on the island are also rushing to the sky, working hard for themselves and their loyal monarch.

In silence, Aigron realized his full control over his subordinates and established his own authority. Under his arrangement, the entire organization performed its own duties and ran at full speed in an orderly manner.

On this day, his cousin Charlie begged to see him.

"Your Majesty, there is one thing I need you to decide." Charlie went straight to the point. "It's news from the smugglers."

Because his cousin Louis had gone to Greece, it was now the responsibility of Charlie to deal with the smugglers.

"What's the matter?" Agron asked.

"There was a young man who wanted to infiltrate the island. He went to Marseille and found the smugglers sneakily, saying that he was going to Monte Cristo Island, which aroused the suspicion of the people above. It was detained." Charlie reported to him one by one, "He resisted vigorously, and then loudly declared that he was the nephew of Marshal Davout. Although the people on the ship were suspicious, their leader had a good relationship with us, so It didn't endanger his life, just tied him up and brought him here."

"Davout's nephew?" Aegron was a little surprised.

Marshal Davout was famous in those days, of course he was like thunder. After the establishment of the Bourbon Dynasty, the Marshal chose to live in seclusion. He did not flatter the Bourbon king for glory and wealth like some of his former colleagues. He even threatened a **** battle for Paris, asking the Allies to promise not to liquidate the generals loyal to Napoleon.

However, he also fell out with Emperor Napoleon in the last days of the empire.

After the defeat of Waterloo, Napoleon fled back to Paris in embarrassment. He accepted the order of Fouché, who was the chairman of the Paris Provisional Government, and went to the Elysee Palace, where Napoleon temporarily lived, and asked him to leave Paris immediately, so as not to bring destruction to this great city.

Napoleon, although indignant at Davout's request, left Paris silently.

Since then, when it comes to Dawu, he has said a lot of complaints.

Of course, Aigron was not angry about it. After all, at that time, everyone could not help themselves, so why was there any need to watch the jade in Paris burn? During the Hundred Days Dynasty, he came to work for Napoleon, and Marshal Davout was already loyal enough.

But after these twists and turns, Marshal Davout also seemed to have lost interest in political disputes, and was unwilling to be involved in the disputes between the Bonaparte family and the Bourbon family, preferring a peaceful old age.

In 1823, Marshal Davout died, and his son Napoleon-Louis Davout inherited his estate, as well as the titles of Duke of Auerstedt, Prince of Ekmir, etc. Although the duke has the name "Napoleon", he also lost interest in the business of the Bonaparte family, preferring to stay in his manor and live a peaceful life.

Napoleon-Louis Davout did not respond when Aiglon fled Vienna and began to call for supporters, so in Aigron's view, the Davout family seemed to have moved away from him.

He is not angry, after all, everyone has their own aspirations, and no one is naturally destined to be loyal to himself. It's just that he doesn't plan to do more for the Davu family.

So when he heard the news, he was a little surprised.

"Can you be sure of the authenticity?" Agron asked.

"This is quite simple. This young man calls himself Andre Davout. I have asked people who know him to identify him. The result will be available soon." Charlie replied.

After a pause, he added, "If it's true, I think it's a good thing."

It is indeed a good thing.

Although a nephew and a son are not the same thing at all, the surname Davout always evokes too many memories, and Aegron doesn't mind having one more Davout under his command.

Soon, Michel Ney, Duke of Erchingen, who was sent to identify, came to Aigron.

"Your Majesty, it is true, he is indeed Davout's nephew." He reported the result respectfully, "I have seen him many times in Paris, this young man is very passionate about the Empire and is eager to serve Bonaparte like his uncle. The family has made great achievements. I have always thought that if there is a chance, he will definitely invest in your command."

"Then why didn't he come with you before?" Aegron asked with some doubts.

"I don't know this very well. We lost contact and didn't communicate for a while." Michelle Ney shook his head, "However, I can assure you that he is a straightforward and enthusiastic young man, a Someone who could be a friend. And he's loyal to the Bonaparte family, and he's loyal to the Empire, and I think he can be a good one of us in every way."

Dare to say this, it seems that there should be no problem. Aegron thought.

However, he suddenly became a little bit sarcastic.

On November 16, 1812, the unfortunate Russian expedition of Emperor Napoleon came to an end and began a tragic retreat, and then was continuously pursued by the Russian army, with heavy losses. In the battle of Krasnoye, as the French army was scattered in various settlements to rest and recuperate, the rearguard was divided and surrounded by the Russian army, and the Ney army at the end was almost wiped out. The emperor accused Davout of failing to rescue him in time and dismissed him. , was not used again until 1813 during the German campaign.

Because of this experience, Marshal Davout was very opinionated about Napoleon's handling, and he was also quite critical of Ney.

Unexpectedly, after more than ten years, Ney's son vouched for Davu's nephew in front of him, which is really interesting to think about.

With the passing of the older generation, the grievances and grievances of the past have disappeared with the wind. The new generation will work hard for the cause of the new generation, and there is no need to care about the troubles of the parents.

In detail, they are relatives of the elders of the empire, but they are closer in position.

"Alois, since you said that, then I have no other opinion." Aigron raised his hand and patted the young man's shoulder, "Okay, I believe in Andre Davout's loyalty , I will meet him immediately."

Soon, the young man was brought before Aigron.

He is of moderate stature, looks in his early twenties, has short hair, and his broad forehead is full of vigor. The blood is strong.

Because he was **** and bumped all the way at sea, his expression was a little tired at this time, but even so, there was still boundless energy and courage in his gray eyes.

After seeing the young man, he stood up abruptly, and then looked at the young man excitedly, with an expression of sadness and joy on his face. "His Majesty!!"

Aigron stepped in front of him, then extended his hand to him kindly.

"I'm sorry for making your travel experience so unpleasant, Andre."

"Your Majesty..." Andre Davout seemed to have no idea what to say for a while, just repeated the title, and then tightly held the young man's hand. "I finally came to you..."

"Andre, are you here this time on behalf of yourself or your family?" Aegron asked the most important question first.

"I'm very sorry... Your Majesty." Andre's face suddenly darkened, and then he shook his head embarrassedly, "My cousin is still young and not very interested in politics, so he didn't give me any instructions."

The heir of Marshal Davout, Napoleon-Louis Davout, was born in 1811, the same year as Aigron, so Andre's rhetoric is plausible.

But the main reason is definitely not age.

Of course Aigron didn't mind this question either. "It's okay, I can understand."

"Your Majesty, please allow me to serve you!" André Davout said loudly to Aegron, "although I am not a direct descendant of the marshal, I have this glorious surname, and I beseech you to let me continue this glory. …”

"Of course I allow it, Andrei." Aigron nodded with a smile, "your name is enough for me to recruit you, not to mention that the Duke of Erchingen has vouched for your loyalty— It's just, Andre, I wonder, why are you here now? Haven't you heard from the Marquis of Treville before? What's keeping you so long?"

"Sorry... Your Majesty, I should have arrived here as quickly as possible to stand under your banner and be loyal to you." Andre Davout looked guilty, lowered his head and dared not look at the young man , "However, some unexpected events happened before, which caused me to temporarily lose contact with the outside world. In the end, I had to temporarily leave Paris and live in seclusion in the countryside... This also caused me to cut off the contact with the outside world accordingly. By the time I got to Paris, it was too late, and I managed to find out your whereabouts from the Marquis of Treville, and I came to you without hesitation. I beg your pardon for my delay, and let me help you Be loyal, Your Majesty!"

"Then Andre, can you tell me what caused you to suddenly become discouraged and go to the countryside to live in seclusion?" Aegron asked with great interest, "I'm not doubting you, but I'm really curious, after all There are very few things that make a young man of vigor and blood willing to say goodbye to the prosperity of Paris and go to a place where he lives in isolation."

Although he said that he was not interrogating, but of course he was interrogating.

After all, even with Davu's surname, it is impossible for him to place complete trust in him from the very beginning.

"I...I..." Contrary to Aegron's expectations, André Davout suddenly blushed, with a look of guilt and hatred on his face.

After waiting for a while, he finally gave up and told Aegron the truth, "I challenged a famous swordsman under the pressure of my friends, but unfortunately failed, and it was a complete defeat. I was ashamed at the time. , so I said goodbye to my friends, ran to the country, and wanted to retrain myself. I will challenge myself when I get stronger, but when I returned to Paris, I heard from the Marquis of Treville that you were gathering your subordinates... ...so I let go of my obsession and ran over immediately."

"You are so young, and failure is common. Since the opponent is a well-known swordsman, it is not ashamed for you to lose. Why should you react so much?" Aegron was still a little puzzled.

"Because...because..." Andre Davout lowered his head, "that person is a girl, and she is younger than me. Although she is famous, I thought people saw her as a girl at first. For her sake, I coaxed her into letting her go, and let her get some false name. So I was full of confidence and said some big words in front of my friends, but... I was defeated in public by her, although no one was in front of me. Laughs at me, but I...I'm really ashamed. I left Paris in a carriage that day and went to practice hard in the country, trying to save my name."

That's it... Aigron finally understood.

He tried hard not to smile.

"Is that girl you're talking about, Agnes? That's Miss Agnes-de-Nordrian."

Andre Davout suddenly widened his eyes in astonishment and looked at the young man in disbelief.

"Your Majesty! Why do you know her?"

After a pause, he suddenly realized that the daughter-in-law of the Marquis of Treville is the sister of Miss Agnes, so it is not surprising that His Majesty has heard her name.

"Have you heard of her from the Marquis of Treville?" he asked again.

"Yes, that's true. As for why? I don't know. It's probably fate. In short, I know her." Agron laughed. He didn't plan to tell the other party about his experience in Switzerland. "And not only did I know her, I played against her."

"You actually played against each other..." Andre Davout was taken aback again, "What was the result?"

"It's just a game, so we won't win or lose, but I think if we really have to fight hard - I can beat her, of course it won't be easy." Aigron raised his head and replied arrogantly.

Andre Davout did not ask any further questions, but his eyes flickered a little, and he was obviously skeptical of Aegron's words.

It seems that Agnes has left an indelible psychological shadow on him.

Perhaps for this arrogant young man, losing to a young girl was too unbearable.

He remembered that Agnes seemed to have complained in front of him, that many people challenged her, but they lost face and couldn't get off the stage - it seems that Andre was one of them.

Although he had never witnessed it with his own eyes, he could imagine how high-spirited Agnes was, and how bright and radiant she was in the hearts of these people.

Of course, the question doesn't matter now.

The important thing is that his doubts have been completely solved, and Andre Davout's explanation has made him believe in the loyalty of the other party, that is to say - he can be absorbed into his own command, and let him be like everyone else. service.

"Okay, Andre, let's find a place for you to rest first - you've worked really **** this journey." Aegron smiled, "Since you're working for me now, please remember, keep Being healthy and ready to complete the tasks I have given you is one of your top priorities."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." André Davout bowed to thank Aegron, and then suddenly pleaded with him, "Besides, can I be ashamed to ask you for an honor? I talked to him and learned that you have conferred upon us the knights of your knight order... can you bestow such honor on me?"

"No problem, Andre, this is what your loyalty deserves." Aegron agreed without hesitation. "I will choose a time to announce my decision, and from then on you will be a member of the Knights of Honor."

"Your Majesty! Thank you for giving me such honor... I will do everything I can to serve you." Andre was so excited that he almost cried after receiving Aegron's assurance.

This kind of enthusiasm made Aegron a little embarrassed.

"You have served me, and I should express my due thanks."

Under his comfort, Andre Davout finally recovered from the excitement.

"By the way, if it's not about me, then after you return to Paris as originally planned, you will challenge Agnes, right?" Agron suddenly remembered something, and asked again, "What do you think of the current situation? Are you sure of yourself?"

Andre Davout lowered his gaze in embarrassment, then shook his head embarrassedly.

"To be honest...I'm not sure at all, I can even say that the best I can do is to make my losses less ugly. But even so, I want to challenge and prove that I can restore the lost dignity, and this time I will bring I challenged her with the utmost respect so that I could make up for the contempt I had for her."

"You are really a true person." Aegron couldn't help but nodded in approval, "Even if you lose, you are worthy of the title of knight. But Andre, I advise you not to get entangled in this useless spirit. The battle is over, and your will and courage should be used in a wider world."

"I follow your instructions, Your Majesty." Andre Davout bowed his head respectfully and accepted his order, "I had no loyalties before, and all I could do was to seek my honor in the midst of belligerence. , but it's different now, I should use my blood to be loyal to you, and I have found the honor that truly belongs to me... So those things in the past are now worthless to me, and I don't anymore You have to ask for trouble."

His eyes and tone were so sincere that Aigron was moved a little.

The human world is so wonderful, both dirty and beautiful, so it is despised and worthy of nostalgia.

"Don't worry, since you are already under my command, then your hatred is mine. If one day we can return to France, I will defeat Miss Agnes and let you all breathe a sigh of relief." A little joking, he said half-jokingly, "I also want to let that arrogant eldest lady know that it's not that there is no one in France, it's just that she was lucky and didn't meet me."

"Then I'm looking forward to that day! Witnessing with your own eyes that you restore dignity for our young French." Andre Davout also laughed, joking.

Then, Andre Davout suddenly had a feeling.

"Your Majesty, Miss Agnes is a rose with thorns, she looks gorgeous and dazzling, but if you get close, you will be pierced, and you can only watch from a distance, so we are afraid and hate her, but we also bring She has incomparable respect and admiration. After all, being a woman at such a young age, talent and diligence are indispensable, and she is enough to serve as an example for us... I am afraid that only you can surrender her."

"I didn't become emperor to subdue her." Aegron was a little dumbfounded.

After a while, he made his expression serious again, "Of course, if she wants to, we definitely have a place for her in our Knights—"

"I don't think anyone will be dissatisfied." Andre Davout not only had no opinion, but nodded in agreement.