Eagle’s Glory

After visiting the Bank of Poncena, Edmund Dantes quietly returned to his residence.

Logically speaking, his harvest today far exceeded expectations, but he was completely unhappy, and even a little lost.

He learned from Mr. Beauvain about Fernand and Mercédès. In any way, their marriage was considered "happy" in the eyes of outsiders - Fernand incarnate More The Count of Cef, who has risen through the ranks of the army, Mercedes has also become a lady, and they have recently had a son...

There is no bad news like "your enemy is doing well and you can only watch".

He kept asking himself, what exactly does Mercedress think of her current family, her current marriage? Can the fiancée who loved him in the past accept his reappearance and his tragic revenge on her husband? At the moment when he can appear in front of her, what attitude should he have towards her?

All kinds of thoughts came, but he couldn't do anything.

He can stab someone else's chest with a sharp sword, and he can face the sharp sword stabbed into his own chest calmly, but if he faces the sad and crying eyes of Mercedes, he doesn't know if he can hold it up.

But no matter what, he must take revenge, even if he is regarded as an enemy by Mercedes, because the wrong he suffered and the death of his father must be compensated fairly. In a sense, revenge is already his life. down meaning.

Even if it cost him a break with Mercedes, he had to get it done.

Yes, justice must be done!

His eyes became firm again, and he resumed his usual calm pace.

The mansion he lives in now, which Alice helped him find after some selection, is located at the junction of the sixth district to the seventh district, on the edge of the wealthy area. The mansion itself is not publicized and high-profile, which is in line with the identity of a wealthy foreigner like him, and the surrounding area is quiet and rarely disturbed.

In addition to finding a place to stay, Lady Alice helped him hire two servants and a cook to match his status. However, the personal servant who actually served him in his daily life was sent by Alice from her own home.

The servants left by the Marquis of Treville are all veterans who fought with the general in those years. There is no problem with loyalty and cohesion. Only by placing him by the earl's side as an adviser in Paris, the general and Alice can rest assured.

Edmund-Dantès, at the mercy of Mrs. Alice's arrangements, left all the chores to the personal servants sent by Mrs. Alice, while the others were also professional servants, eccentric to various employers It's no surprise that he has already seen it, so he strictly implemented all his orders, which made his life a lot easier.

And not far from his residence is the Invalides and the museum, he sometimes goes for a walk to pass the time, and admire the surrounding buildings and scenery.

But today he was exhausted, and when he got home, he just wanted to lie down and rest.

But as soon as he came to the bedroom, the personal servant who played the role of the housekeeper knocked on his door.

"Sir, the general has come to visit you," he whispered at the door.

Edmund Dantès, who was tired, was suddenly refreshed and immediately stood up from the bed.

In order to avoid suspicion and at the same time reduce the risk of exposure, the general seldom contacted him, let alone visited him. Today, he personally visited the door, which means that there must be something very important.

He was so happy too - only by devoting all his energy to His Majesty's cause could he forget the pain of the past and the fear of the future.

Soon, he came to the reception room, and General Treville was also brought to the reception room by the servants.

To Edmund's surprise, another man followed behind the general.

This man was wearing casual clothes and a top hat on his head. He couldn't see his face because of the low brim, but judging from the wrinkles on the lower half of his face and the short hair that showed under the hat, he should be old. .

Edmund understood in an instant that this person must be an important person, and must be a supporter of the Bonaparte family - otherwise, the general would not have brought him here to meet him.

However, even if he guessed it, he did not ask, but waited for the general to introduce him himself.

"Long time no see, General." Edmund Dantes first greeted the Marquis of Treville.

"Long time no see, Count." The Marquis of Treville nodded to Edmund and said hello, "Are you still used to living here?"

"I am very satisfied, thank you Madame Alice for choosing a good place for me," Edmund Dantes replied, "I am also very satisfied with the convenience of your servant, who is professional and alert, It can be seen that you are under your control."

After being praised by the Count, General Treville suddenly felt a little proud, "You have won the prize, this is what we should do."

Then, he looked at the silent man behind him, and introduced to him, "This is the Count of Monte Cristo, the special envoy sent by His Majesty."

Then he introduced the person to Edmund, "Count, I would like to introduce you to a very important and highly respected figure who served as the vice-chairman of the Bonaparte Club when the late emperor abdicated. He is not only a passionate warrior with rich fighting experience, but also a calm and pragmatic thinker with profound insight into the political situation in France, and he is a living legend."

After listening to this exaggerated introduction, Edmund Dantes couldn't help but widen his eyes.

If the average person said this, he would only think it was a joke, but he knew that General Treville was serious and blunt, and he almost never said exaggerated words, and if he introduced a person so exaggeratedly, it must show that this person is not trivial.

He straightened up immediately and looked at each other.

"You're exaggerating, General, I'm just a survivor of the catastrophe." The visitor said to the other two in a gentle tone.

Then he took off his hat and bowed to Edmund Dantes. "Lord Count, it's a pleasure to meet you, please help me convey my salute to His Majesty!"

Edmund concentrated at once and studied the gentleman carefully.

He looked to be in his early sixties, his hair should have been black, but now it was gray, but his black eyes were still sharp; his face was wrinkled, but he could still tell that he used to be a beauty man; and he was tall and sturdy, quite well maintained for his age, seemed to have a lot of energy, and was ready to do something big.

However, at this time, he was friendly and could not see any aggression.

"This gentleman is the Marquis of Noirtier." The Marquis of Treville formally introduced him to Edmund.

The Marquis of Noirtier?

Edmund Dantès searched his memory and didn't seem to have heard of this character - but it was strange that he had a vague impression in his mind.

Could it be that he had heard of this person from His Majesty or someone else before?

Edmund didn't have time to wonder. From the title of Marquis of Noirtier, he already knew the weight of the other party, so he didn't dare to neglect, and immediately greeted the other party.

"Nice to meet you, Your Honor," he said, extending his hand.

And Noirtier was also rude, and immediately reached out and held Edmund's hand.

He worked very hard, as if he was not a sixty-year-old old man, and Edmund naturally wouldn't flinch, he just stood up straight, like a soldier being inspected by a general.

"Okay! He is a man of backbone." Marquis Noirtier nodded with satisfaction, then let go, "I have heard some news about you, I know you are a warrior, but everything is Seeing is believing, I'm relieved to see you today—our group has successors, and it's great that His Majesty has outstanding talents by his side!"

In just a few words, he revealed his expectations for Edmund and his loyalty to the business of the Bonaparte family. Edmund Dantes couldn't help but be moved.

"We urgently need elites with prestige and ability like you to contribute to our cause, and I am here for this purpose."

After the chat, the three of them sat down together.

"I think you don't know me very well, because His Majesty was brought to Austria since he was a child. He has been isolated from France for too long, so it is impossible to be too familiar with the previous generation." Although the Marquis of Noirtier was because of His face flushed with excitement, but he still spoke calmly, "Please allow me to briefly introduce myself - before the Great Revolution, I was a hereditary nobleman, but I agree with the ideals of the Enlightenment, so I once threw myself into the revolution. , I was on the side of the Third Estate in the struggle of 1789, and later I hailed the birth of the Republic; but...the ensuing radical and tragic bloodshed made me gradually feel more at ease with the out-of-control revolution. A little wary of the cause, I joined the Girondists, opposed the radicalism of the Montagnards, I opposed the execution of Louis XVI—though I didn't like the traitor; I didn't like Robespierre and Jacobin Party members, and they wanted to execute me, and I had to escape from Paris to avoid their pursuit.

On the way to escape, I witnessed the riots and massacres happening all over the place. I was so worried but there was nothing I could do. After the Thermidor coup, the Jacobins were sent to the guillotine, but the successor government was corrupt and incompetent, which made France Into a precarious situation! Fortunately, at that time, God gave us Napoleon, he gave us order and prosperity, and led us to the peak of national honor with victory after victory! He recruited me when he re-established the French order, and I joined him immediately, and to this day I am proud to be able to serve him, I have given all my intelligence and energy to the Empire, Seeing it reach its peak. "

"Yes, the Marquis of Noirtier was one of the core figures of the Senate at that time, and he served as the inspector of the governors of the provinces, making an indelible contribution to restoring order in various places." The Marquis of Treville interjected, "However, his greatest contribution was during the Hundred Days Dynasty in 1815 - when he led an underground organization in Paris, he made a major contribution to taking over Paris and maintaining order in Paris after His Majesty's restoration."

"It's just a trivial contribution." Marquis Noirtier shook his head and seemed a little sad, "I tried my best to revive the empire, but I could only watch it again under the blow of fate. Disappeared! This is so heartbreaking, and my mental state has not been very good since then... Fortunately, fate is on our side again! We have a new, energetic and resourceful leader! The fortunes of the Bonaparte family are still there!"

Because of the excitement, Marquis Noirtier's eyes seemed to be filled with blood, and there was a chilling light, "One day, we will be able to clear up all those regrettable and painful tragedies that happened before! Rob Spier's guillotine and Bourbon's irises will not make this country stable, only we can lead this country forward."

"You are so right." Edmund Dantès listened leisurely and couldn't help but tap the table lightly, echoing what the other party said.

Then, Edmund Dantes continued to chat with the other party and asked about some things in the past.

After all, Edmund was only a small sailor at the time, and then spent more than ten years in prison, knowing almost nothing about the superstructure and political life in France - and the Marquis of Noirtier is different, he has always been active in the center of politics. , participated in or witnessed almost every major event in those years, it was literally thirty years of living history.

He also had a very friendly attitude towards Edmund, he knew almost everything, and even explained some of the inside story to him carefully.

What impressed Edmund the most was his calm and gentle demeanor, the demeanor of "not being discouraged despite being in a difficult situation."

"I have seen the king, and I have talked and laughed with Robespierre. When the emperor was alive, I also received his medal. I have seen the glory and demise of the kingdom, and I have also witnessed the glory and demise of the republic and the empire. , there are not many things in the world that can surprise me." Marquis Noirtier smiled and said to Edmund with a little pride, "However, I can't conquer time after all, the future belongs to young people like you. A generation, Count. I only hope that while I am alive, I will use the rest of my experience as your reference, and witness the victory of Your Majesty... so that I shall die without regret."

"Your Majesty told me that this day will definitely come, and it will not be too late." Edmund Dantès said quickly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty still needs an elder like you to advise us and comfort us. All parties, please take care of your health."

"I will live in peace until the day I see His Majesty, don't worry." The Marquis of Noirtier replied with a smile, "Count, where are you from?"

"Marseille." Edmund Dantes blurted out.