Eagle’s Glory

Chapter 1070 123, Performance

"I ask you to provide more practical help to my motherland, which has always loved you as much as the French people, and is eager to stand with you... After all, at this moment, even the smallest help from you can save many lives."

The young musician Chopin made a request to the young king with the most sincere and humble attitude.

However, this request was much heavier than he imagined.

Aiglon did not answer immediately, but frowned slightly.

How should he reply? Explain a series of issues that affect the political situation in Europe to a genius who has been studying music since childhood and immersed in his own world, and explain all aspects that he has to think about as an emperor?

This makes no sense.

After a moment, he could only shrug his shoulders lightly, trying to make the situation less awkward. "Sir, you are an excellent musician, not a politician. I invited you here not to discuss an international political issue, but to share your talent. So, let's enjoy your performance first, right?"

In fact, this wording is not very polite. Even the most unsophisticated people can hear that the emperor's words contain a warning of "stop here".

If it is a normal situation, the young musician will certainly know when to stop and stop talking about topics outside the border. However, at this moment, the homeland is in danger, and many people of lofty ideals are fighting for national freedom. However, all countries outside Poland are indifferent and cold-eyed, as if these disasters are "natural".

As a passionate patriot, he finally got a chance to meet the monarch of a powerful country, and this monarch obviously showed his favor to Poland publicly. This is a fleeting opportunity. In any case, he wants to take the opportunity to fight for something for his compatriots.

Even if it is only a little bit, it can save people's lives, which is considered to be doing my best.

"Maybe it is just an international political issue for you, but it is a matter of life and death for us, Your Majesty." Faced with the sudden pressure, the young musician continued to speak to Aigron boldly, "Now, my compatriots are fighting bloody battles for freedom, and I can only watch my motherland being ravaged. I can't pretend that nothing has happened, and I can't talk and laugh with you while performing for you. This is too cruel..."

At this point, Chopin sighed sadly, "Your Majesty, I know that no matter what I do now, I can't change the general trend. My motherland will not escape the disaster and will be swallowed by the abyss of darkness... Maybe I won't even have the opportunity to return to my motherland in this life. But despite this, I still hope that I can do my best to help my motherland suffer less. Please forgive my presumption."

Chopin's words are sincere and full of patriotic affection, so much so that Aigron was a little moved for a while and couldn't bear to scold him again. "I can understand your feelings. A patriot will be respected everywhere, even by his enemies. However, I have to tell you honestly that just as you love Poland, I also love my country and my people. I must be responsible for the future of the country and the well-being of the people, so I can't take these risks and let the country get involved in an unwarranted dispute. The disasters suffered by the French people in the past are no less than your nation. It will also be tired and it needs to rest... I will support Poland out of indignation and provide some help within my ability, but other than that, I can't go on. I think you should also understand me, right?"

Aigron's reply was gentle but decisive, so the young musician immediately fell into sad despair.

This is the verdict issued by Europe on Poland - watching with cold eyes.

Even the monarch who sympathizes with the Polish people the most can only do this at most.

The world is not fair, but a naked law of the jungle, and he deeply understands this.

In an instant, the loss and grief made him so depressed that he could hardly speak.

On the contrary, It was Teresa who couldn't bear to see the musician in such pain and couldn't help but speak up to smooth things over.

"Mr. Chopin, we have all felt your patriotic enthusiasm, and I personally express my sincere admiration for it. When Poland was facing the fall, my great-grandmother Queen Teresa once felt sincere sympathy, and she also hoped that the Polish nation could recover from the disaster as soon as possible. Now, although this disaster seems inevitable, out of the benevolence that Christians should have, I am willing to donate some food and medicine to the suffering Polish people in my personal name, and call on the Catholic orders and philanthropists in the country to donate. Maybe this can't alleviate the carnage and hardship brought by the war, but at least it can save some lives, which is more or less a little bit of my heart. What do you think?"

The young queen's gentle words of comfort cheered up the depressed and painful musician a little.

Although Theresa did not say how much money she would donate, it is conceivable that as the Queen of France, the donation could not be too shabby, and her public fundraising campaign to help Polish refugees would inevitably lead to a social trend, and more money would be raised. Although this could not change the fate that Poland was about to face, it was indeed "good enough".

And this also means that Chopin was not doing "useless work" by boldly advising the two majesties.

Well, at least my contribution to the Polish people exceeds that of any exile... With a little bitterness and luck, the young musician thought to himself.

At this time, he was also full of gratitude and goodwill towards the two Majesties. No matter what the purpose was, they had helped the Poles more than anyone else in the world.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to sincerely thank you on behalf of myself and all my suffering compatriots." He bowed again, and then paid tribute to the couple with the greatest enthusiasm, "We will always remember No matter what happens to your good intentions, Poland will never die, and our love and friendship for the French royal family will never die! The two peoples will always be friends, and I, personally, am the product of this friendship.”

Others said this like a cliché, but Chopin said it as a fact - because he himself was the product of "national friendship". His father was originally a Frenchman, and later immigrated to Poland as a tutor. Therefore, Chopin received the most basic music education as a child.

Paternal lineage does not affect national identity. Since he was born and raised in Poland, there is no problem for him to consider himself Polish, and Poland will also regard him as a national pride.

After finishing speaking, he shifted the topic to himself, "I'm sorry that due to my personal selfishness, I have delayed your two majesties' time. I will definitely do my best to let you feel the beauty of music."

"Then it's all up to you." Aigron nodded calmly.

However, although it seemed calm on the surface, Aigron was a little excited inside.

To be honest, because of Chopin's great reputation in the "Future", Aigron did not doubt his level at all. He had long been mentally prepared to "feast his ears".

Because Chopin died young, although the music he composed has been passed down to the world, his personal performance has not left any records. It can only be known from the memoirs of people at the time and the accounts and performances of his students. It is indeed a pity that no one can experience it personally even though they can see it in person.