Eagle’s Glory

"This is probably my last help before I bid you farewell."

The count's words made Aegron both surprised and moved.

After all, although it is easy to say, if he really wants to do this kind of thing, he absolutely needs to take risks.

The two have been together for many years, and after all, they have accumulated a lot of feelings.

"Thank you, sir, I have accepted your opinion. But, no need." Aegron shook his head gently, "I have said it just now, no matter what I explain to the outside world, the Bourbon royal family will not believe me. Yes, in their eyes, I was born with guilt, and they wouldn't be happy about what I did except if I died - if that's the case, why should I try to reassure them?"

"Perhaps this is indeed the case, Your Highness." The Count nodded, but the conversation quickly changed, "However, Your Highness, in politics, a person's position is often not for his opponents, but for other people. Listen. Your public assurance to the King of France that you have no intention of joining the Orleans family against him, whether he believes it or not, means that he can use your assurance to silence others, and the Orleans family can no longer use your sign. Get your supporters and that's enough."

He added in a low voice, "In your current situation, it is difficult to communicate with the outside world, let alone interfere in the internal affairs of France, and you are at an absolute disadvantage, so you should back down to the bottom line, and don't let others consume your remaining prestige, wait. Turn around, that's the right thing to do."

Aegron listened carefully to the earl's words, and gradually felt that it was quite reasonable.

Now he has nothing, only the name and prestige left by his father, no matter what, he should not let others damage his last assets.

Therefore, it is not impossible to temporarily retreat to the Bourbon royal family.

Of course, there is also a bottom line for concessions - that is, there is no guarantee that the French monarchy will not be coveted in the future.

As for how to express (temporarily) not interfering in the internal affairs of France without giving up the coveted throne, it requires certain expressive skills.

In short, the Orleans family cannot be allowed to take advantage of nothing without paying any price.

Although the historical line has changed because of his own crossing, the Bourbon family is decadent and decadent, and the historical fact that it is nothing more than "withered bones in the mound" will inevitably not change, and he doesn't have to be afraid at all; and the Orleans family is the real obstacle.

This family has all the virtues that a careerist must have.

They are ambitious, and as a side branch of the royal family, generations have tirelessly sought to overthrow the main branch and seize the throne;

They are brazen. In order to achieve their goals, the previous generation of dukes did not hesitate to betray the class, joined the revolutionary party, and changed their name to Philip Equal. This generation of dukes has also been active in revolution and has been appreciated by Dandong. Betrayed the revolution, fled out of France, escaped the **** storm of the Great Revolution;

They can still be forbearance, don't like luxury, and are generous to those around them, not stingy with rewards, so they have won a lot of people's hearts.

They also have a group of think-tanks around them, who advise them, run around, and win over all parties. The Mr. Gordon I saw that day was one of them.

He had to admit that under the current situation, this family was in an absolute dominant position over him. Although he strongly refused their wooing with arrogance, this was the reality.

Therefore, no matter what, he can't let the Orleans family continue to use him, and even if he temporarily compromises with the Bourbon royal family, he can't make Orleans happy.

Orleans and Bourbon are future enemies, but the enemies are also divided.

As soon as he thought about the benefits, Aigron made up his mind.

Dignity is of course very important, but it cannot be blindly adhered to. For more important purposes, it can be temporarily thrown away.

"Well, you're right, sir." Aigron bowed his head respectfully, "I really need to stay away from the vortex of France, and let the Orleans and Bourbons fight on their own, it's none of my business. I would like to assure the King of France. If necessary, I can write a written assurance."

Seeing Aegron's approach, the earl laughed with relief.

"It's great that you can listen to my opinion humbly, then I will convey it to you."

Aegron did not speak any more, but looked at his guardian.

He really lacked such people around him.

Although Chanel is loyal to herself, she has no experience and no concept of the affairs of various countries in the European continent. It is impossible for her to be the kind of person who can advise herself on how to act.

Therefore, he lacks a loyal adviser and think tank like the Earl who can make suggestions for himself.

Even if he escapes, the lack of such talents around him is doomed to be a fatal shortcoming.

If you don't want to solve it, then even if you escape, it is only a matter of time to rebuild the great cause.

It's a pity that although the Count is willing to make suggestions for himself, he is an Austrian after all. Out of years of affection, he is very happy to defend himself, but his bottom line is also very clear, that is Austria first, if this principle is violated, then he will not. Might work for myself again.

After all, we must part ways... He sighed inwardly.

The Count saw that Aegron was slightly frustrated, but he misunderstood, thinking that Aegron was frustrated by retreating to the Bourbon royal family, so he spoke to comfort him.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to feel sorry for this, you won't lose anything by staying away from the France that has abandoned your family, and you don't need to miss that lost crown, it's gone. You are now On the Austrian side, although it is temporarily cramped, there is no way out. If you work hard and become the son-in-law of Archduke Karl in the future, then you can play your influence in this empire as an important member of the royal family in the next few decades. Show off your talents, and think that this will not humiliate your identity. Even in the worst case, you can live a leisurely and prosperous seclusion life, which is already beyond the reach of many people. "

Although the earl's words are completely inconsistent with Aegron's own intentions, he is just, this is probably the best route he can take in the eyes of the people around him who have good intentions for him.

His swordsmanship teacher Captain Foresty also persuaded him to say something similar, which is obviously the consensus of the people around him.

They don't want to be in contact with those stormy waves anymore, they would rather spend the obscurity peacefully as a royal family member.

Maybe many people are willing to accept it, however, he can't accept this road, this is not a temporary act of emotion, but after careful consideration and balance. Even if the count was so hard-hearted, he could not change his mind.

He could not accept this result.

Besides, the plan has been painstakingly carried out to this point, and he can't back down any longer.

"You are right, sir, and I think I should," replied Aegron. "It's no pity that France has gone with the wind. I can find my own life in Austria, so what's there to regret?"

He said these words with sincerity, enough to deceive the count.

"His Royal Highness Teresa is very cute and has a good temper. It's worth thinking about your future life." The Earl's smile was a little weird, like a bit of ridicule, but also like a serious persuasion, "If you like, I can Find a way to create another opportunity for you.”

"This... don't worry about it, I'll handle my own affairs myself." Aegron shook his head, "Teresa probably wouldn't like the way other people keep leaning towards her."

"Well, since you said so, then I won't be too busy." The earl sighed in disappointment, "After all, it is better for the young people to be responsible for the young people's affairs. The elders like us are too ruthless. I am afraid that it will have the opposite effect. Of course, I still hope that you will be more attentive, it has nothing to do with dignity. "

After speaking, he stood up from the sofa again and bowed his head to say goodbye to the young man. "Then I will complete my current task, Your Highness. After you have written the letter, you can hand it to me at any time, and I will pass it on to the French Embassy for you."

"I am very touched by the things you did to help me, thank you, sir." Aigron also stood up and bowed to say goodbye to him, "Perhaps after a while, you will There will be a new chapter in my life, but even so, I will remember the help you gave me, and I wish you all the best for the future."

"Even if I leave this palace in the future, I will always pay attention to you, Your Highness." The Count replied with a smile, "I grew up watching you, and I have spent more time with you than your parents combined. I can't be ashamed to say that I have put a lot of effort into you, and I hope you can be an excellent person more than anyone, so that I can prove that my nearly ten years of life have not been in vain - from the current point of view, I am very interested in your growth. Satisfied, Your Highness, I hope you can do the same in the future."

"I hope so too." Aegron replied with a smile.

The two said goodbye, and the count left in a hurry. It seemed that he was trying to get in touch with the people from the French embassy in Austria.

And he couldn't just let the Count do his work.

He walked back to his desk, took out the stationery, and began to think about the wording of his letter to King Charles X of France.

"His Royal Highness, are you writing the script?" Chanel came over with concern, "If so, let me write it and you can rest."

"In a sense, I am indeed writing the script, but the audience for this script is not Austrian, but French." Aigron replied, "So, this can only be written by me, Chanel."

Chanel was a little confused, but since Aegron replied like this, she didn't say any more.

"Then let me make you a cup of coffee, Your Highness."

"Last year, my aunt Paulina passed away," said Agron suddenly.

"Huh?" Chanel was a little baffled by this unintelligible answer.

Then, she looked at Aegron with a bit of sadness, "Your Highness... Please mourn."

"My condolences...?" Aegron smiled, "I don't grieve, who would grieve for someone who doesn't remember him?"

He was used to the death of members of the Bonaparte family.

Napoleon died in 1821, Napoleon's sister, his aunt Eliza died in 1820, Napoleon's sister, his aunt Paulina, died in 1825, that is, last year, for the "death of a loved one", he had already Get used to it, there will be more in the future.

What's more, it was not his real family.

His kinship does not come from blood, but from the fetters around him.

He will treat him favorably, and it is only this kind of "relative".

"Chanel, make me coffee."