Eagle’s Glory

[I accidentally typed the wrong chapter number...Also, I'm glad the extra chapter of the last chapter was finally released...]

"Michelle, if you have any concerns, just tell me."

Although Aiglon still looked pleasant, Michelle Ney was very nervous.

He knows that leaders always like to say, "If you have any concerns, just speak up." But anyone who just speaks his mind will basically end up miserable.

He did not dare to say "I don't want this appointment" because he knew that His Majesty's patience with him was also limited. The official rank he gave today was already very high. In other words, if he refused this "reward" , Then the next reward will be far away, and it may even never come again.

He finally got the chance to turn around, but he was not willing to give up easily.

He was unwilling to lose the opportunity, but he was also unwilling to be left in Ioannina. This required a certain amount of tact.

"Your Majesty, I am very grateful for your trust in me. As your servant, I am also obliged to assume all the responsibilities you entrust to me, no matter what the responsibility is. Therefore, you do not need to ask me whether I am willing to accept this appointment, just Just give me orders as long as you need to." After Michel Ney pondered for a moment, he replied carefully to the young man, "But, Your Majesty, as a soldier, I am more eager to continue to use my strengths, especially Serving you under your command, fighting for you through life and death. Just imagine, you go on an adventure to conquer France, while I am thousands of miles away, doing nothing! This is an unbearable shame for me, and my father’s spirit in heaven cannot be forgotten. You will not forgive me for my incompetence, so I hope that in the future, you can...call me to serve you as soon as possible."

Agron and Teresa looked at each other again and laughed at each other.

Although Michel Ney's attitude was respectful and his words were extremely euphemistic, he had clearly expressed his opinion - I can be the governor, but I hope I won't be here forever.

Because he was afraid that Aigron would disapprove, he even deliberately brought up his father, hoping to play the emotional card, which was indeed a well-intentioned move.

But Egron is not disgusted either - to put it bluntly, who has the right to ask others to follow him without any desire like a fanatical believer? Everyone has their own small thoughts, which is normal and should be done. The key is to twist them into a unified rope in the general direction.

Michelle Ney's reply,

Aigron and Teresa had already anticipated this when they discussed it beforehand, so they had already prepared their answer. Aigron said it immediately. "Michelle, please rest assured on this. After you are the most valued talent under my command, in everyone's mind, you are also an excellent commander, loyal and courageous. How could I waste such a talent? If it weren't for I'm worried that after Teresa and I leave, the principality will be left unattended, and I won't leave you here - so as soon as we have good news over there, I will send someone over before entering France. Let me tell you, you should come to France as soon as possible... Maybe you can't make it in time to enter Paris with me, but I guarantee that you will also have a share of the highest honor - "

Although Aigron's tone was calm, Michelle Ney's heart began to surge.

In his heart, "the highest honor has one's own share", which is equivalent to having one's own share of the highest reward.

His Majesty is promising that he will never forget himself and that once he returns to France, he will give himself a big piece of the cake.

Michelle didn't know what it would be specifically, but he felt that it would definitely be an important official position - after all, he still needed his cronies to assist him.

When he thought of this, he finally swept away the haze in his heart, held his head high again, and his eyes were full of passion.

"Do you have any other opinions?" Aigron asked again.

"No more, Your Majesty!" Michel Ney stood up again, and then saluted Agron, "Your Majesty, I will take care of this for you, and I will kill anyone who dares to cause trouble!"

"You have a strong hand, which is a good thing. We need strong men, but..." Aigron nodded first, and then changed the subject, "You must respect Father Faria and his cabinet. The two of you signed The documents will take effect only after they are countersigned by each other.”

That's it...Michelle Ney paused for a moment.

It seems that His Majesty still favors the old priest. His authority as the "Governor" requires the priest's countersignature to be used, which invisibly reduces most of his authority.

However, Michel did not dare to raise any more opinions. He knew His Majesty's character. If he bargained, he might even lose this thing - anyway, there are many people outside who are willing to be the governor.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I completely obey all your instructions." Michel Ney assured Aiglon again, "I will cooperate sincerely with Father Faria and work hard to keep the principality safe and not bring any harm to you. No worries.”

"Very good, Michelle." Aigron smiled and nodded in approval, "I believe you can do a good job, you have always been like this."

To be honest, in terms of the order of power, if Aiglon and Theresa leave, Father Faria, as prime minister, is most suitable to serve as regent or governor. However, after all, he is in poor health and old, and Aiglon is really not suitable. Dare to take this risk - to put it bluntly, if the priest suddenly dies in the near future, wouldn't everyone be in chaos?

Therefore, only a left-behind governor can be appointed to take charge of various affairs.

In fact, in Aiglon's mind, the most suitable person to serve as the left-behind governor is Andre Davout. He is loyal and has little personal ambition. However, Andre Davout had been extremely guilty of His Majesty's assassination and believed that he was The captain of the guard seriously neglected his duty. After hearing that the Aiglons planned to sneak into Switzerland and find an opportunity to enter France, he immediately asked himself to follow the couple as a security guard. No matter what Aiglon said, he would never change his opinion. , and even begged His Majesty not to let himself fail in his duty again.

Seeing his resolute attitude, Aigron was also grateful for his loyalty and enthusiasm, so he agreed to his request. In this way, if the most suitable candidate could not be used, he could only use the alternative - rice that had been refrigerated for a period of time. Sher Ney was pulled out by him and became the highest remaining governor of the principality.

Although this is not the best choice, overall, it is the most reasonable choice. After weighing it, Aigron could only arrange it this way.

Seeing the two people finalizing the whole thing while talking and laughing, they both felt relieved. The tension that had filled the room just now suddenly disappeared. In order to please Agron and Teresa, Michel Ney , took the initiative to joke and chat with the two majesties. The table was filled with pleasant atmosphere, and soon dinner was almost finished.

Before dinner ended, Agron gave Michelle some final instructions.

"Michel, there is still some time before we leave Ioannina. During this period, I think it is best for you to follow me and Father Faria to learn how we handle affairs and become familiar with the various plans we are currently advancing. , so that it is convenient for you to take over. If possible, I will arrange a house for you next to the Prime Minister’s official residence. You should not return to your manor for the time being - what do you think? "

Although Michel Ney had just built a mansion in his own manor, at this time, he quickly put his mansion behind him, "Your Majesty, I think this is good. I urgently need to learn new things." Work."

With power in hand, who cares about living well? Besides, once you become the governor, do you still need to worry about poor living conditions?

Seeing Michelle's eagerness to try, Aigron also sneered silently in his heart.

He knows that the greatest knowledge as a king is to divide the cake and decide who has more and who has less. This "right of benefit distribution" is the power of the monarch.

Politics, military, and economy must not be controlled by others in any aspect, otherwise they will face the dilemma of being hijacked and ignored. This is the so-called "famous weapons cannot be faked."

Although he had to entrust the principality to others due to the situation, deep down in his heart he was never willing to tolerate any risk of his authority being violated.

After he leaves, he will leave a secret line in Ioannina, monitor the governor's every word and deed, and report any disturbance in the principality.

It's not that he can't trust Michelle, or that he's afraid of the other party's rebellion, but that he must do his job well and cannot pin his hopes on his subordinates - if he is used to doing this, he will definitely lose power in the end.

"Okay, since you have no other objections, let's make this arrangement." Aigron put down the tableware and then stood up, "Remember, what we are talking about today are top secrets and will not be released until the appointment is announced. Before, you were absolutely not allowed to reveal a single word to the outside world——"

"I understand, Your Majesty!" Michelle Ney agreed quickly.

Aiglon was silent for another moment, and finally, he sighed softly and gave his final instructions.

"We must take good care of Haidee and not let her suffer any injustice. Although she is our puppet and cannot really hold any power, she is a good child and very sensible. In a sense, I regard her as our family. Therefore, after I leave, she will enjoy the treatment she deserves. After I inform you, you can bring her to France with you."

Michel was stunned for a moment. He had always regarded the so-called "Grand Duchess Ioannina" as a slave girl that His Majesty bought on a whim. He had never shown any respect, but he did not expect that His Majesty would actually treat that girl as a slave. See it so dearly.

He actually wanted to take her to France...

However, since His Majesty said so, he did not dare to have any objections and could only agree again.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Aiglon made a gesture, Michel Ney saluted him solemnly, and then left the mansion under the leadership of Chanel.

When he came, he was full of anxiety, but when he left, he was already high-spirited and just waiting for the day he took office.

After Michelle left, Theresa, who had been silent during the meal, finally spoke.

"Your Highness, thank you."

Although her words seemed to have no beginning or end, Aigron understood what she meant——

In a sense, Agron was trying to find a way to make up for Teresa's willfulness.

Originally, after Aigron left, Teresa should stay here to take charge of everything. This was the most appropriate solution. However, Teresa stubbornly hoped to stay with her husband and share the joys and sorrows this time, so Aigron had no choice but to do so. I can only find a way to remedy it.

Appointing Michel Ney as governor-general, no matter how many countermeasures are taken, is more or less temporarily entrusting the inheritance that the couple had worked hard to obtain, so Theresa also felt a little bit. Guilty.

But guilt was guilt. This time she really didn't want to be thousands of miles apart from her husband anymore.

The last time she and her husband were separated, her husband was first chased by the garrison back to France, and then almost assassinated; but this time he had to take a greater risk, and Teresa could not bear to stand by and watch anyway.

If you want to win, then go and win everything together; if you want to die, then you must die together. Anyway, she is not willing to sit at home and wait for the arrival of good news or bad news.

Teresa is a calm and pragmatic person most of the time, but in this matter, she showed her stubbornness and absolutely refused to make any concessions.

Agron was not angry about this, on the contrary, he was a little moved - Teresa was being stubborn for herself, just as she insisted on fulfilling the engagement.

"Fool, what do you need to thank me for?" He leaned over and kissed Theresa's cheek. "My dear, I'm just worried that you have to go through such a long journey just after giving birth. It's really a bit harmful to your health. .”

"I will take care of myself." Teresa smiled and shook her head, "Your Highness, we are rich people, how can we not be able to bear the pain of traveling far away?"

Then, she looked at Aigron again, and then asked thoughtfully, "I also look forward to seeing the elegance of Queen Ortense with my own eyes, and then enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lake Constance with you, and rowing a boat to watch the sunset together. …”

Aigron's eyelids twitched slightly.

Teresa actually knew so clearly about her activities in Switzerland.

"Did you ask Chanel?" he asked awkwardly.

"Yes." Teresa nodded, "I know the dangers you faced hiding in the countryside, and I also know your embarrassment when you were chased by a girl with a sword under the moon, and I also know your passion for boating with Lady Alice. , Chanel told me everything."

...Aigron didn't know how to answer for a moment.

He couldn't figure out the true meaning of Theresa's words, and he didn't dare to test and ask.

"Pfft..." Looking at his strange expression, Teresa couldn't help but laugh, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I'm not losing my temper with you, nor am I trying to challenge you, and you didn't do it on purpose. , what can I blame you for? I'm a little sorry, even a little envious, that you and Miss Agnes had such a legendary encounter, but my first meeting with you seemed a bit dull, even with Schönbrunn Palace as the background. It’s a pity to put on makeup——”

"But, it was you first." Aigron replied with a fake smile. "First comer gets it."

"Yes, I was the first...but I still feel like I'm not done yet." Teresa nodded, but sighed with some regret.

So how to solve this? Aigron had a headache.

It’s impossible to turn back time, and we can’t “meet” each other for the first time again.

"Don't be in trouble, dear, let some regrets be in the past, at least we have the present..." Seeing Aigron's appearance, Teresa smiled and closed her eyes, "I'm quite lucky, at least in the future. For a period of time, we can enjoy all the scenery there, and few people can disturb us...the time that truly belongs to us."

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