Eagle’s Glory

"Even if you can no longer hold the throne, your children and grandchildren will one day be able to set foot in France again. They urgently need this power..."\u003c/p\u003e

Perhaps because the king was not angry, Duke Treville spoke more and more bluntly. \u003c/p\u003e

His meaning is very clear. The situation is terrible now. Although there is still a glimmer of hope, it is time to prepare a way out. \u003c/p\u003e

What's the way out? It is the capital for a comeback. \u003c/p\u003e

The Bourbon family had been restored once before and had already experienced the "comeback" script, so when he heard his words at this moment, the king was not so conflicted. \u003c/p\u003e

Instead, he brooded, pondering the Duke's words. \u003c/p\u003e

If something bad happens, the king has no intention of fighting to the end, and he has never thought of dying for his country. After all, he is not a warrior, nor is he the kind of person who will risk his life for the sake of the country and the country. At the beginning of the Great Revolution, The first of the three brothers to flee France, although forty years have passed, he is still the same prince's younger brother, Count Artois. \u003c/p\u003e

For him, running away and going into exile can at least save his family's life and wait for the next chance to make a comeback. \u003c/p\u003e

And if you really want to escape and go into exile, you must do two things - on the one hand, take away as many controllable resources as possible, such as property, jewelry, and the most loyal supporters, so that you can plan a counterattack outside; You should try your best to preserve the strength of your supporters. After all, you need a group of domestic supporters to return home. \u003c/p\u003e

Who were the most loyal and natural supporters of the King of Bourbon? \u003c/p\u003e

There is no need to ask this question, of course it is those old nobles from famous families. On the one hand, the royal family and the nobles are connected by blood and belong to the same class; on the other hand, after the Restoration, the king also paid great attention to win over and give preferential treatment to these old nobles, raising the power and status of the House of Lords, the upper house of Congress, and at the same time using a large number of National taxes were used to make up for the property losses of these noble families during the Revolution. \u003c/p\u003e

Precisely because the Bourbon royal family has always safeguarded their interests, these nobles will naturally support the king. They are the king's base. \u003c/p\u003e

If they encounter the Revolutionary Party, this basic base will not "change their mind". They are just as mortal enemies as the Revolutionary Party. They will go through fire and water for their own wealth and life and for the king.

Just like the royalists back then. \u003c/p\u003e

However, as Duke Treville said, if you meet the Orleans family, the situation will be different. \u003c/p\u003e

The Orleans family is a branch of the royal family. At this moment, in addition to the royal family, the branch families with the closest blood covet the throne. Just like the internal fighting among the lord families in the Middle Ages, they have a certain "reasonableness", and because they With noble blood and status, among the old nobles, the Orleans family also has the opportunity to win them over and divide them. \u003c/p\u003e

Therefore, if the Orleans family comes to power, it is likely to cause a split in the Bourbon royal family's base. Even if most people still insist on being loyal to the royal family, many people will inevitably be swayed by the Orleans family's coercion and inducement. Then he fell into the arms of the Orleans family. \u003c/p\u003e

In other words, for the royal family, if it fails, the Orleans family coming to power is the worst possible situation. It will divide the power of its supporters and greatly reduce the hope of a "comeback". \u003c/p\u003e

In this sense, the royal family would rather see the Revolutionary Party or even the Bonaparte family come to power than allow this hateful side branch to take advantage of the chaos. \u003c/p\u003e

These truths were not difficult to understand in the first place, but after Duke Treville's bold analysis, they became even more obvious, and the king agreed with them. \u003c/p\u003e

"You mean, the Duke of Orleans cannot be allowed to come to power?" So, he simply asked the Duke clearly. \u003c/p\u003e

The king's question made Duke Treville feel hot in his heart. \u003c/p\u003e

He has been brewing for so long and has been waiting for this moment - and his performance will determine the status and destiny of the Treville family in the next few decades. \u003c/p\u003e

Although he was excited in his heart, on the surface, the Duke was calmer and sadder than usual. He nodded with a sad expression. \u003c/p\u003e

"Yes, I came to this conclusion after careful consideration. Although mentally, I am extremely reluctant to admit that the dynasty may be in danger again, but my loyalty and my sense of responsibility do not allow me not to consider the worst-case scenario. possibility, and think about countermeasures, please forgive me for my sin!"\u003c/p\u003e

"No, you are not guilty. Those who committed crimes were those shameless traitors." The king shook his head. He was not in the mood to get angry at this time, so even if he gritted his teeth, he no longer had that murderous intention. \u003c/p\u003e

Then, he staggered to the window, and then looked at the street not far away from the palace, and the barricades could be vaguely seen from there - obviously, the Parliament had gathered support in the past few days. Their citizens formed a National Guard, and they were approaching the palace. \u003c/p\u003e

They haven't opened fire yet. Obviously, they want to "conquer the enemy without fighting" and use the pressure of approaching the city to force themselves to voluntarily abdicate and complete this despicable conspiracy to usurp the throne at the minimum cost. \u003c/p\u003e

When he thought of this, the king's old and chapped lips twitched. \u003c/p\u003e

What an insult! \u003c/p\u003e

The Bonaparte family was still hundreds of kilometers away, but the Orleans family was already close and eager to take away their throne. \u003c/p\u003e

Compared to the Duke of Orleans, an ungrateful traitor who deliberately planned to seize the main family property, the Bonaparte family seemed to be cute at this moment. \u003c/p\u003e

He doesn't have much time now. No matter what decision he makes, he must make it quickly. \u003c/p\u003e

"Do you think it's time to prepare a retreat?" He turned his head and stared at Duke Treville, "Philip, tell me the truth."\u003c/p\u003e

"Yes, Your Majesty." Duke Treville bowed, and then replied sadly, "You may have to temporarily leave the country you rule, but even if you fail temporarily, you can decide who will become The winner."\u003c/p\u003e

The king was noncommittal. \u003c/p\u003e

The Duke's words are convincing enough because they are true. \u003c/p\u003e

After the riots in the Parliament and the citizens of Paris continued, the King Qin's army he had been waiting for did not appear. In other words, even if the army did not rebel openly, it must have looked on with an indifferent attitude, while other forces loyal to him also did not appear. They are abandoning themselves one after another. \u003c/p\u003e

Time is running out. \u003c/p\u003e

Under the duke's urging, he finally abandoned his luck mentality and faced reality. \u003c/p\u003e

Anyone can win, but not the Duke of Orleans! \u003c/p\u003e

In terms of personal feelings, the king was never willing to take advantage of this ungrateful bastard; and in terms of political interests, he wanted to carry out domestic layout after his exile. The worst-case scenario was indeed that the Orleans family came to power. \u003c/p\u003e

That boy from the Bonaparte family, no matter what his purpose was, ran back to France at this point in time, but as far as the actual situation is concerned, it can provide him with another possibility——\u003c/p \u003e

If the Bonaparte family comes to power, most of his supporters will naturally not waver; it would be better if they do not come to power, but engage in a scuffle with the Orleans family and other political factions, repeating the chaos of decades ago. Well, after the chaos, people will eventually miss the orthodox dynasty and restore it again. \u003c/p\u003e

right! Just do it! \u003c/p\u003e

The king finally made up his mind. \u003c/p\u003e

He suddenly picked up the scepter and hit the carpet hard, "Then let him become a joke!" He murmured to himself. \u003c/p\u003e

Then he asked the Duke. "Then what do you think we should do?"\u003c/p\u003e

"What you have to do is very simple. You continue to persist and continue to delay time. No matter how unfavorable the situation is, do not bow to the Duke of Orleans. He wants to get your resignation without bloodshed in order to deceive the world that he is a legitimate The successor king, and you... you must not give up! If you give up, your descendants will be in a very disadvantageous position." Duke Treville immediately expressed his opinion to the king, " As long as you persist, the Duke of Orleans will have to reveal his true face as a shameless usurper. He will no longer be able to deceive the world with his disguised face! Every day you delay, the situation will change. It will be even more chaotic. After the Bonaparte family enters the scene, no matter what happens next, whether it becomes a republic or an empire, I dare say that the Duke of Orleans will never become a king! As long as their reputation is lost, then all Monarchists will eventually stand on your side. Once the wind changes in the future, you can rule this country again!"\u003c/p\u003e

"You're right." The king listened silently. After a while, he nodded heavily. \u003c/p\u003e

He knew that the advice given to him by Duke Treville was not a perfect idea, but no matter what, at this time when everyone was silent and just wanted to be wise and protect themselves, there was still a courtier who was willing to step forward and state his interests. It’s so valuable. \u003c/p\u003e

"Philip, thank you so much for thinking about so many things." Then, the king gave the Duke a wry smile and said, "Thank you for considering a way out for me. So, what kind of way out have you considered for yourself?"\u003c /p\u003e

"Your Majesty, I have never considered a way out for myself." The Duke answered the king loudly with complete sincerity. "My family does not allow me to consider a way out other than being loyal to the royal family. We fled Paris and followed Louis Your Majesty the Eighteenth King, if you want to leave now, then I will follow you without hesitation! No matter where you go, no matter what difficulties and obstacles are on the road, I will be by your side. Even if I practiced cultivation for twenty years Even my shoes have not bowed to the traitors, and there will be no exception now!"\u003c/p\u003e

After the Duke so categorically stated that he would follow the royal family into exile in the future, the king was so moved that he almost shed tears for a while. \u003c/p\u003e

"Such loyalty is really rare nowadays..." he sighed, and then he took the initiative to reach out and patted the Duke on the shoulder, "Philip, from now on, our miserable royal family will probably continue to rely on you. I hope you will not change this loyalty."\u003c/p\u003e

The Duke quickly understood what the King meant - he had already thought that once he went into exile, he might not be able to return to France alive in this lifetime. In the future, the cause of "restoration" could only be left to his children and grandchildren. He hoped that The Duke and his descendants must also continue to be loyal to his descendants and fight for the great cause of restoration. \u003c/p\u003e

[Historically, King Charles X fled to England after the revolution of 1830, and finally died there in 1836. Interestingly, King Louis Philippe (Duke of Orleans), who fell in 1848, and Napoleon III, who fell in 1871, also had the same final destination. United Kingdom...]\u003c/p\u003e

"Your Majesty, for us, only the royal family truly represents the most noble virtues of this country and is worthy of our loyalty. No matter what happens in the future, no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, I and my descendants will always use our own I am extremely proud to have served you and the orthodox royal family all my life." Duke Treville responded without hesitation, "We will be loyal to you and your descendants from generation to generation, forever! ”\u003c/p\u003e

The king smiled and nodded. \u003c/p\u003e

Perhaps because he had "thought it over", at this moment, his old face no longer had the recent anger and irritability, but instead had a sense of calmness after relief. \u003c/p\u003e

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When the dynasty was in crisis before, he was anxious and angry, racking his brains to restore the dynasty's vitality; but after accepting the fact that his dynasty's vitality was exhausted, he had nothing to be angry about. \u003c/p\u003e

After all this suffering, the king now has only one obsession in his mind - I can be finished, but you can't even think about it. \u003c/p\u003e

The anger towards the Duke of Orleans and his family now exceeded everything else in his heart. \u003c/p\u003e

After all, the person who has been deliberately trying to expand his strength, win over traitors, and try every means to poach the dynasty for more than ten years is not that kid from the Bonaparte family. At that time, he was still imprisoned in the deep palace of Austria, and everything had nothing to do with him. . \u003c/p\u003e

The reason why I am in this situation is mostly due to you, so now you want me to politely give up the throne to you... Bah, don't even think about it! \u003c/p\u003e

"You ungrateful bastards, you will never succeed!"\u003c/p\u003e

A trace of terrifying ferocity flashed across His Majesty the King's calm face. \u003c/p\u003e

He has made up his mind that even if the situation is desperate, he will try his best to delay it until the Orleans family cannot become king. \u003c/p\u003e

This was his greatest revenge on this royal clan member. \u003c/p\u003e

The king didn't notice that while the ferocious look flashed across his face, Duke Treville behind him was also observing him expressionlessly, making calculations. \u003c/p\u003e

During this period, he had been deliberately showing his loyalty, doing his duty to protect the king, and winning the king's trust. After waiting for a long time, he finally found the best opportunity to advise the king, and secretly stabbed the Orleans family. \u003c/p\u003e

This knife is invisible and has no substance, but the bones are definitely visible. \u003c/p\u003e

And all that he has done will eventually be rewarded - even if this reward does not fall on him, it does not matter, as long as the Treville family can continue to prosper, that is enough. \u003c/p\u003e

At this time, Aigron had not thought that at the most critical moment in his life, he would receive an unexpected gift. \u003c/p\u003e