Eagle’s Glory

Although he had already made up his mind to win over Prince Talleyrand, Aigron still pretended to be indifferent on the surface.

Negotiation is like this, the more impatient you are, the more you will be charged by the other party. Therefore, even if both parties have intentions, they have to reserve space for each other, showing that they do not have to cooperate.

Aigron deliberately raised a "seven to three open" argument, and also reminded the other party that he had never forgotten those things of the year, and he needed Prince Talleyrand's sincerity to cooperate.

Earl Tylerwyn had been a diplomat for a long time, and of course, he was already familiar with similar negotiations, and could easily understand his true intentions from Aigron's words.

He wasn't angry at Aegron's secrecy, on the contrary, it was in line with his expectations - if Aegron acted like a frizzy boy who didn't understand anything, then he would be disappointed.

Although nominally the French ambassador to Istanbul, the count's loyalty to the royal family is minimal, and he is more concerned with personal power.

At the beginning of the restoration, when he returned to France with the royal family, in order to gain the favor of the royal family, he redoubled his efforts to suppress those rebels, and then gained his own promotion; however, although he often served as an ambassador abroad, he Through his domestic network, he is also very sensitive to the changes in the domestic situation in France. Now, he can feel that the Restoration Dynasty is in trouble, the king is unpopular and it is difficult to restrain those opposition forces.

In this case, in order to preserve his personal status, he began to look for another way out, and Prince Talleyrand, as his former "teacher", naturally became his important backer. He secretly talked to his teacher. Together, they hope to find their place among other forces.

Of course, in his heart, what he prefers is the orthodox royal family, so now he is just keeping a way out, just in case.

Prince Talleyrand is different. This prince has been idle for more than ten years since he was expelled by King Louis XVIII. As a politician who has been famous for a long time, it is a severe torture to leave the highest stage for ten years. , so Prince Talleyrand was in a hurry, and he even wished that the royal family would soon fall.

Therefore, after Earl Taylor's careful testing, the two hit it off. Prince Talleyrand entrusted the Earl to visit Duke Reichstedt on the way to his post, and he also prepared a heavy gift for this, in order to win Princess Theresa's favor. good impression.

Talleyrand knew that what he had done back then had already offended the Bonaparte family, so he didn't expect the two sides to give up their grievances in just one negotiation. Xu Xutuzhi——

After all, Talleyrand knew that the Bonaparte family needed a diplomatic talent to help them return to the stage, and Talleyrand thought he was the most suitable candidate. This confidence came from the fame he had accumulated over the decades, not so easy. replaced.

Earl Tylerwyn also knew this, and he also knew that as a broker, he would be rewarded from both sides.

"His Royal Highness, after all, Prince Talleyrand is very old, and it is difficult to come to Ioannina from France. He can only look forward to the day when you return to France. The greatest respect to meet you..." Earl Taylor said with a smile, "and during this period, if you want to send him any news, you can pass me through, I naturally have secret channels and my Teacher correspondence will never be leaked."

"Thank you, Count, I will never forget your contribution." Aigron thanked him indifferently. "No matter what happens in the future, your kindness to us will be remembered in my heart."

Thank you, thank you, his life is still to be taken away, which are two different things.

"My toil is not only for myself, but also for France and her people." The Count replied sternly, "Since the revolution, every change of power in our country has brought trembling blood and rain, and said Come to be ashamed, I was also forced to be the maker and follower of the **** storm... Every time I think of the poor people who died directly or indirectly because of me, I am full of guilt and just want to cry, hey, but there What can be done? At that time, who has a choice? Everyone can't help themselves.

And now, I'm tired of those killing cycles and I'm afraid to do it again, so if one day the Bourbon family's rule in France needs to be ended, then I want to do my best to make this change a little more gentle, Let the victims be as few as possible, and only in this way can I comfort my conscience..."

He had already thought about these remarks in his heart, so he said it with emotion and tears.

He presided over the liquidation of the supporters of the Empire in the south, and had a blood feud with the Bonapartists, so even if he wanted to change his family, he had to give a good excuse, and this was the best excuse.

He believed that Duke Reichstedt was a pragmatist who would not care too much about his past grudges. As long as he showed this attitude of repentance and repentance, the Duke would forgive him for his past mistakes-after all, How many people did not have blood on their hands back then? If it had to be liquidated one by one, it would be impossible for the Bonaparte family to secure the throne.

If it wasn't for the existence of Chanel, there would be no problem with the earl's idea at all. Aegron didn't care about such "little things", but with Chanel, the situation would be completely different.

How could the high-ranking count know that fate had dug such a big hole for him? If he knew that the young maid next to him, who had been silent all the time, with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes, was actually his own enemy of life and death, and wanted his own life every moment, I am afraid he would never laugh, but would try his best. Way to escape.

Aigron and Teresa knew this fact in their hearts, so when they watched the count's pretentious performance, they felt a little sighed in their hearts.

Teresa was already in low spirits because of her pregnancy. Because of her etiquette, she had received Earl Tylerwyn for so long. He bowed slightly to the count.

"Monsieur Count, I can fully understand your painstaking efforts. In fact, I hate bloodshed more than you do. If our husband and wife really have the chance to take charge of France, we will treat everyone with tolerance and kindness, not because of what they did before. Deliberately taking revenge and reckoning... As you said, France has shed enough blood, and there is no need to continue to shed more blood for us, I only hope that we can bring better to every citizen The future, that's what our whole business is about."

It seems that this gift is not in vain! The Count was secretly delighted that this was a clear guarantee that he would "not liquidate the past".

Of course he believed Teresa's words. After all, Princess Teresa was the princess of the Habsburg family.

In the coursing, he didn't notice at all that what Princess Teresa said was just that she hated bloodshed, not that she would definitely not bleed, and she did not specifically guarantee that she would never be held accountable.

Although Teresa didn't like killing people, she didn't mind taking the count's life in order to relieve Chanel. After all, the waves of people who killed each other in France were not innocent. Executing no one will be a burden to the conscience.

"Sir, I'm already a little tired and want to rest, can you allow me to leave rudely?" Teresa looked at the count calmly and spoke again.

Of course Earl Taylor won't stop him. He stood up again and saluted Princess Teresa, "Your Highness, I wish you a good dream tonight."

Then, with the support of Chanel, Teresa slowly left the reception room and went to the bedroom to rest.

Aegron watched Teresa leave, and felt a little funny in his heart. Fate is so mysterious and unpredictable. Who would have thought that a person who seems to have a good idea of ​​both sides is actually sounding his own death knell step by step?

He looked at the count gently, his eyes full of tolerance and kindness towards the dying.

But the count was flattered, "Your Highness, you have a happy family, Princess Teresa is both talented and beautiful, if she can become the queen of France, she will definitely be a blessing to the people, and let every citizen of us praise and love her... "

"Thank you, I also believe that she will be able to do this." Aegron nodded rudely.

Then, he changed the subject again, "Count, it's a lot of work for you to make this trip, no matter how long you stay with us, I guarantee that you will enjoy the highest courtesy - it's a pity that I can't let you show your face in public, because I'm afraid this will cause you trouble."

"Indeed, thank you for sympathizing with my difficulties." Earl Tylerwin replied with a smile, "I am very grateful for your attention to me, but unfortunately, I have to leave tomorrow and go to Istanbul - I must follow the reservation as soon as possible. time to take office so as not to arouse suspicion from the government.”

"It's my fault to make your trip so hastily, then I will send you away tomorrow." Aigron became more and more kind, "I can let my guards **** you all the way to the port, make sure you are here. The journey is safe and sound.”

Earl Tylerwin knew that Duke Reichstedt's statement was obviously showing his favor and wining over him, and this kind of goodwill meant that he valued his role--more, it meant that he There is no wrong way back.

His heart was filled with joy and joy, but he still pretended to be calm on the surface, and thanked Aegron in a graceful manner.

However, at this moment, Aigron suddenly seemed to think of something, and suddenly asked another question.

"I want to ask you one more thing, Count, about Prince Talleyrand."

"Just ask, and I'll answer everything," said the count graciously.

"Has Prince Talleyrand ever made a proposal similar to mine from the Duke of Orleans?" Aigron asked with a smile.

He soon noticed that Earl Tylerwyn's smile froze immediately, but he was quick to hide it.

"I don't know much about the prince's other arrangements, he just asked me to come and visit you..."

From his reaction, Aigron understood that Prince Talleyrand must have had secret contact with the Orleans family.

But this is not surprising at all. It is normal for Talleyrand to want to bet on multiple parties to find the highest bid for himself. If it is not because of his reputation and being completely disliked by the Republicans, maybe he will Will volunteer to be a republican revolutionary again...

Aegron wasn't angry at all about it, and if he was in the same position, he would certainly have done it.

In the original history, Talleyrand went out to stand for the Orleans family. In the current timeline, it is normal for him to conspire with the Orleans family.

"It doesn't matter, it's not surprising if there is." So he calmly said to the count, "I don't mind the prince interacting with anyone. He is not my servant now, and he is free to do whatever he wants—but, I drew his attention to what the Orleans family was. They were a group of conspirators, but not a group of courageous and determined gamblers, and in history conspirators always lost to gamblers because gamblers dared to die. Orleans I can do what the duke can do; and there are many things I have done that he would never dare to do or could not do in his life. As an experienced elder, he should see that Orleans and I Who is stronger and who is weaker, the Duke, who is worthy of his assistance..."

Aegron has made a rare showing of toughness, and there is no doubt that he is boasting in his words, but he must now show that kind of "willing to win" pride and confidence.

But he also knew that Talleyrand had seen too many winds and waves in his life, and Emperor Napoleon's roar didn't frighten him, and his own words certainly wouldn't frighten him.

Now that he is far away, and the Duke of Orleans is near Paris, from the point of view of information communication, the plot between Talleyrand and the Duke of Orleans is much easier than his.

This means that he must give a higher price while giving a greater hope of success, so that Talleyrand will choose himself after consideration.

"I don't know what the prince is thinking, but I believe that he will make the right choice." Earl Tylerwin replied calmly, "History has proved that he can always choose the right winner."

"Wrong, he can always let the winner choose him!" Aigron retorted loudly, "You can tell the prince, no matter how he chooses, it will not change my opinion of him, he is a person worthy of my respect. And the elder I admire, it is best if he is on my side, and if he accidentally becomes my enemy, I will pay him a respectful visit - please let him wait."

Aegron's arrogant declaration made the count stunned for a while.

Then, Aigron made his bid.

"Finally, you tell him that if he chooses to help me, I am more than willing to have him as my foreign secretary for as long as he wants. He will always have a place in my government."