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Early the next morning, Aigron was woken up by the maid.
After briefly freshening up, he returned to the place where he saw Queen Hortense last night.
"Did you sleep well, my dear Majesty?" She gave Aigron a happy morning with a smile.
"Sleep very comfortably, ma'am. You have indeed found a good place to spend your remaining years." He replied with a smile.
He wasn't just saying polite words casually. In fact, the scenery of this mountain villa is indeed very good - looking from his bedroom window, he can see the rolling mountains in the distance, and the white spiers are shining in the sun.
It blends in with the white clouds, and downstairs, the small garden is bathed in the warm sunshine, feeling the rare warmth in winter.
"But you don't plan to let me spend my old age in peace -" Queen Otangs spread her hands, looking very depressed, "Oh, who told me to owe your family anything?"
"I'm sorry for dragging you into a new whirlpool because of my actions." Aigron could only apologize to her, "But you will have a very glorious old age, I promise."
"I hope so, my child, what can I say now? May God bless you." Queen Hortense sighed again.
Then, she continued, "I'll take you out of here as soon as it gets dark tonight. God knows if the Swiss government has received the news now, or even if it hasn't, it will be soon... If we don't act quickly, maybe tomorrow
There is a group of people blocking here."
Of course Aigron obeyed Hortense's arrangement.
He came to the living room and finished breakfast with his two cousins and Chanel.
While they were eating, Queen Hortense left the villa in a hurry, seemingly arranging a hiding place for them.
"He grew up living with my mother. If you have anything, just ask him."
"In order to avoid getting involved in boring disputes, my mother has been living in seclusion here, rarely interacting with outsiders, and even guests are rare." Charlie replied briefly, "However, she has always been with a few veterans here.
We have contact with the veterans and often give them money to support them.”
"Oh? That's it." Aigron probably understood something in his heart.
Switzerland became a vassal state during the heyday of Napoleon's empire. One of Napoleon's titles was "Arbiter of the Swiss Confederation." Napoleon attached great importance to Switzerland and used it as a strategic base for military operations against the anti-French alliance. He also absorbed many
The Swiss fight for themselves.
Like other places, Switzerland is full of complaints about the rule of the empire. Most ordinary people do not have a good impression of Napoleon. If you want to find your own supporters here, you can probably only look at those who have served in the imperial army.
Look for it from the veterans.
"Your Majesty, most Swiss people don't like us." As if he could see what Aigron was thinking, Charlie whispered to him, "The late emperor was very harsh on the Swiss when he was alive. The French Army's military discipline here
It's also very bad. Many robberies and massacres have been carried out here, and Bern's treasury was once ransacked... Although Switzerland did not declare war on the Empire until the end due to the principle of neutrality, they were actually cooperating with the Austrians in 1815.
Attacked France."
When talking about this, the hall fell into an awkward silence, and no one knew what to say.
"What's the point of talking about these old things? Isn't that what war is all about?" After a moment, Louis said dissatisfiedly, "We don't care whether the Swiss like us or not, as long as His Majesty returns to France, they are not
Do you have to tremble and kneel in front of us?"
"I'm not complaining for the Swiss." Charlie shook his head slightly, "I just want to remind your majesty not to be too public in Switzerland. Although they will not try their best to hunt you down, you have no sympathizers here.
, once it falls into the hands of the Swiss government, it will definitely be deported, and then fall into the hands of the French government or the Austrian government——"
"Thank you for reminding me, I understand." Aigron replied expressionlessly.
He has long known that the Swiss people cannot be too friendly to him - but now, how many places in Europe are suitable for him to stay temporarily? Relatively speaking, the environment in Switzerland is already relaxed.
"I won't cause any trouble to the Swiss government, and Switzerland is landlocked, so it's really not convenient for us to do our best." Aigron then replied, "I have decided that once I take care of the affairs here, at the same time, the external
After the hustle and bustle has calmed down for the time being, I will leave Switzerland and go to a place where we can act more freely——"
"Where to go?" Charlie asked.
"Go to the Mediterranean." Aigron immediately replied, "There are still large areas there that are lawless lands that are not ruled by any country. We only need to occupy one or two small islands to settle down. Next, I will save money and recruit people.
Then make the next step.”
The two brothers Charlie and Louis looked at each other, then nodded slightly.
"Okay, then we will act according to your wishes." Louis bowed his head and agreed with Aigron's opinion.
The expressions of the two brothers were a bit complicated. On the one hand, they were very happy that their cousin was so calm, pragmatic and quick-minded; but on the other hand, he was too smart and it went against the brothers' original intentions.
Their original plan was to get this young man and then use him as a banner to revive the empire, so that supporters of the Bonaparte family could gather under their control.
However, they did not expect that "Your Majesty", who is not yet sixteen years old, is as keen and ambitious as them... Does this mean that the original intentions of the two brothers have been shattered?
However, no matter what, now is not the time to consider this issue. At least we must first ensure everyone's safety.
At noon, Queen Hortense returned quietly.
She found Aigron and said, "Aigron, everything goes well. I have made arrangements for you. There is a place to take you in, and your safety can probably be guaranteed."
"Thank you so much, madam!" Aigron breathed a sigh of relief, and then solemnly kissed the back of her hand, "I will never forget the help you gave me!"
"Then, Your Majesty, can you grant me a wish?" Queen Ortense asked with a smile.
"You just say, as long as I can do it, I will definitely do it." Aigron immediately confirmed it.
"It is good to revive the empire, but in my opinion, the personal happiness of you and my sons is equally or even more important. I implore you to put your own life first. If the situation is really desperate, give up as soon as possible..." Ao Tang
Queen Silk stopped smiling, and then hugged him gently, "It's good to leave your precious years to the people who care about you. There is no need to waste it on a dream for which you have no obligations."
"I know, thank you for reminding me." Aigron replied with a smile.
He did know, but he couldn't possibly listen.
As night fell, strong winds began to sweep through this mountain town, and the sky began to snow again. A carriage took advantage of the darkness and quietly drove out of the Arennan Villa, and then ran wildly on the snowy road.
With the dim light of the horse lantern, the carriage sped along the remote country road. After an unknown amount of time, it finally arrived at an inconspicuous farm.
Aigron and his two cousins got off the carriage at the stables, and the owner of the farm greeted them here.
The farmer was tall, about forty years old. He wore a brown linen coat, but it always looked baggy. His attire was almost the same as that of a farmer.
But after seeing the young man, he suddenly stood at attention and greeted the young man with military etiquette.
After Aigron was astonished, he immediately paid tribute to him.
"This is Lieutenant Favre, a former Swiss officer." Queen Ortense explained to him next to him, "The emperor forced Switzerland to sign a military alliance treaty, requiring them to provide four infantry regiments to fight for the empire.
, Lieutenant Favre is one of them, he is very proud of this period of his career."
"Second Lieutenant Favre, thank you for taking the risk to take me in." Aigron immediately thanked the other party.
"This is what I should do, Your Majesty..." the second lieutenant looked at the young man in front of him with excitement, "I used to be proud of your father. Unfortunately, my ability is limited and I cannot save the situation for the empire, but now I finally have a
This opportunity comes to erase my regrets, this is my honor."
After a pause, he looked at Queen Ortense again, "After returning to Switzerland, because of my previous service to the empire, I had to change my name and come to live here. My savings were also wasted in this displacement.
It’s okay. Her Majesty the Queen funded me, allowing me to have everything I have now and my family... So even if it’s just to repay the favor, I will carry out Her Majesty the Queen’s orders and protect your safety. Don’t worry...
I will do everything in my power to protect you."
"Lieutenant, I believe you." Queen Hortense said with a smile.
Then she urged, "Okay, take Your Majesty to the hiding place quickly. The smell in the stable is really unpleasant."
"Okay," the ensign immediately led them out of the stable and braved the wind and snow to the barn.
Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he moved away the sack containing potatoes, then pushed open the baffle, revealing the steps leading diagonally downwards.
They walked down the steps and found that there was a lot of space underneath, and there was even a ventilation hole in a hidden place.
The underground space is divided into several small compartments, which are actually quite clean and equipped with quilts and other daily necessities.
There is absolutely no way this could have been prepared in a hurry.
"Is this the hiding place you prepared before?" Aigron seemed to understand something, and then looked at Queen Hortense and asked.
"Yes, but it was prepared a long time ago..." Queen Otangsi seemed to be feeling a little emotional.
Then, she explained to Aiglon in detail, "I started preparing as soon as I came here. I was already frightened at that time. Even if I was hiding in such a secluded place, I was still afraid that someone would come and seek revenge on me...
…”
Then she smiled bitterly, "So I helped the second lieutenant buy this place to house them and prepare it as a hiding place at any time. But in hindsight, my worries were completely unnecessary. After Napoleon was exiled,
No one is boring enough to deal with me anymore, I don’t have that value... It wasn’t until I saw you that I thought of this place again, so I came here today to tidy things up again with the second lieutenant.”
There was a bit of emotion and bitterness in Aotangsi's smile, "I thought it was a waste, but now it is finally used. The mystery of fate is really surprising! Should I be sad or happy?"
Aiglon was also a little bit dumbfounded.
Who would have thought that the painstaking arrangements Queen Hortense made for the safety of her exile would be used by him many years later?
"Opportunities always come to those who are prepared." He could only sigh.
"Well, I have to say goodbye to you." Queen Ortense waved to the young man, "I think I will soon become the focus of the Swiss government. I will not come here during this period. What's the matter?
You can pass the news to me through the second lieutenant."
Then she looked at her two sons again, "Charlie came home with me, and we will act as if nothing happened from now on. Louis, you stay here. Although you are not on the wanted list, you'd better be careful."
One thing, don’t show up easily during this period, wait until the most dangerous time has passed.”
"Okay, madam." Aigron nodded and agreed, "I can't thank you enough!"
Then, he watched Queen Hortense leave with Lieutenant Favre.
"Is that man trustworthy?" Louis asked after they left.
"I think it should be possible." Charlie suddenly whispered. "The last people who fought bloody battles for Louis XVI were also a group of Swiss guards defending the palace, and most of them died... The Swiss still have some sense and will not betray.
The thing about the benefactors, I grew up in Switzerland and I have faith in them."
"I hope so!" Louis shrugged, "We have nothing else to hope for now anyway."
Aigron did not speak, but walked around and looked at the environment.
"There are beds, tables, and candlesticks here. Except it's a little colder, it seems to be the same as Schönbrunn Palace." Aigron said to himself. "However, I have to ask the captain to bring some paper and pen. It's time to go
Let’s write a statement, time waits for no one, the sooner we act, the better.”
"Your Majesty, you are really stable." Louis couldn't help but laugh.
"Okay, Your Majesty, I'm going back first." Charlie said goodbye to the young man, "I wish you a pleasant stay at the Favre Palace."
This cold joke made the three young people burst into laughter at the same time.
But Chanel felt a little sorry for her master.
"Your Majesty, although the conditions are simple, I will do my best to take care of you, even if it makes you a little more comfortable."
"Thank you." Aigron nodded, then raised his hand and pointed to the shabby room in front of him, "Then Chanel, I will make you the palace manager, and I will leave everything to you."
After he finished speaking, he couldn't help laughing again.