Under Aigron's arrangement, it's almost time for the advance team to set off.
Because this was the officers' first external operation after coming to the island, it aroused great enthusiasm among them. Not only those who were selected were so excited that they could not sleep all night, but even those who regretted not being selected also placed their hopes in this.
Great expectations.
Although they didn't know each other originally, after spending so long together on the island, they had already established their own personal relationships, and Aigron's unified naming of honorary knights further increased their sense of mutual identity and also
It has a bit more of a comradeship.
So, on the day of their departure, everyone on the island dressed up and saw off their colleagues.
While the officers were saying goodbye to each other, Aigron's cousin Louis was also saying goodbye to his father.
At this time, Louis was wearing a formal suit, exuding a sense of smugness unique to young people.
Although it is a pity that His Majesty did not give him full authority to command, the status of the special envoy with full authority to represent the Bonaparte family and His Majesty the Emperor was still enough to partially satisfy his vanity and make him truly feel that his authority was recognized.
He is already thinking about his future at this moment.
However, his father, the former Dutch King Louis, looked uneasy.
"My son, be careful on the road." He didn't know how many times he had warned him this way. "You must pay attention to your own safety over there..."
"I will, Dad." Louis replied impatiently. "Don't worry, I have grown up and I know how to protect myself. But you, you should take better care of your health on the island."
It can be seen that Louis is somewhat dissatisfied with his father.
After the prince refused to sponsor their business, Louis had always had some objections to his father. Although this did not lead to a quarrel between father and son, their attitude was inevitably a bit unfamiliar.
In Louis' view, in the face of family interests, even his mother donated generously, but his father got nothing and even poured cold water on their career. It was a bit embarrassing and not worthy of the glory of the Bonaparte family.
The disputes between the parents have long since become history. Now is the time to create a new future. However, the father chose to sit on the sidelines, which really disappointed the two brothers.
The prince saw his son's cold attitude, and he didn't know what to say. He could only sigh secretly in his heart.
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door, breaking the awkward atmosphere here.
"Who?" Louis asked.
"It's me." came a reply from outside the door.
"His Majesty?"
Louis heard it quickly, and then his eyes widened in surprise.
Then he reacted, immediately walked to the door and opened it, and then he saw the young man standing at the door.
"Your Majesty... why are you here?" he asked in confusion.
"Come to see you off and meet your father by the way," Aiglon replied.
"Oh, please come in!" Louis came to his senses and immediately welcomed him in.
The King of the Netherlands looked at the young man awkwardly.
Ever since the last time the two of them had a quarrel and had a falling out, Aigron kept his promise and never saw his uncle again. Although he was not treated badly in terms of basic food and treatment, it was no different from house arrest.
"Long time no see, how are you? My uncle." Aigron asked with a smile.
"Thanks to you, I'm doing pretty well now." The prince replied coldly, "But it would be better if I could be allowed to walk around."
After being under house arrest by his nephew for so many days, he naturally felt depressed. Although he was not furious when he saw his nephew, he still had an indifferent look on his face, and even deliberately sneered at him.
"This island only has such a small area. You can see almost the whole picture as soon as you get up, so what's there to do?" Aigron pretended not to understand the other party's sarcasm, "If you want to take a walk, wait until you come back.
It’s better to go to the mainland.”
His answer made the prince feel confused again.
"Are you ready to let me go?"
"Yes." Aiglon nodded, "I thought about it and you should be allowed to leave now. If you leave now, no one will suspect that such a violent disagreement has occurred between us."
After discussing with Father Faria and careful consideration, Aigron accepted the priest's suggestion.
Although his uncle Louis was incompetent, he had once ascended the throne after all, and those original relationships were still valuable. There was no need to completely push him into the opposite direction just because of a temporary conflict of temperament.
Besides, if the uncle and nephew were completely at odds, it would be a headache for him.
After being under house arrest for so long, he took a breath and there was no need to embarrass the other party anymore.
"You...didn't you say you wanted me to stay for a month or two?" The prince was surprised and delighted. "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
"I am very satisfied with your performance recently. At least you have not caused me any trouble." Aiglon replied, "And I have entrusted Louis with a heavy responsibility. I really shouldn't make things difficult for his father anymore."
Before he could answer, he changed the topic again, "However, in exchange, I also hope that you will not cause us any trouble... After all, this is not my business alone, but the business of our entire family."
"Yes, Dad, just go back quietly and don't make any comments to us in the future. Just live in seclusion with peace of mind." Louis also reacted and immediately helped, "We don't expect you to comment on us.
No matter how much help you can give, at least please stop holding us back!"
Seeing his son saying the same thing, the prince could only sigh secretly.
He knew that it was not his nephew who deliberately asked his son to take risks, but that his son had a restless nature and wanted to take risks on his own initiative.
So who can blame him?
This is probably destiny. The younger generation will not feel tired until all the blood is shed, just like I did back then.
"Okay, I won't cause trouble. I wish you all the best." He sighed dejectedly, "However, my son, if you have the intention of leaving at any time, you can come to me and I will always leave you a message.
Next seat.”
"Okay, Dad." Louis agreed casually.
"Well, it's okay now, you can go. I can arrange a ship to escort you back to Italy today, and then you will have everything on your own, and you can go for a walk wherever you like." Now, Aigron's
The attentiveness just now was gone on his face, and it was completely impatient. "Please keep in mind the tacit understanding between us that you will not say anything after you live in seclusion, and you will not cause trouble to me; we will never come to trouble you."
, not to mention not asking for any sponsorship from you, so you can enjoy your old age in peace."
"Your Majesty, may I have a few words with you alone?" the prince said suddenly.
Aigron was a little surprised, but looking at the sincere look in his eyes, he still nodded.
Louis understood and walked out of the room, leaving his uncle and nephew behind.
"Is there anything else you want to say?" Aigron asked politely.
"Aigron, although I no longer want to be involved in those disputes, but from my personal standpoint...my nephew, I still wish you all the best." The prince seemed a little excited, so he said with a slightly moved expression.
He said to the young man, "I haven't given you much help, so I don't ask you to give me anything. I just ask you, for the sake of your family, to be kind to my two sons. They are both young and energetic. They are too young."
Like adventure, God knows what dangers are waiting for them..."
"Each of us is taking risks. I am not God. There is no way to ensure everyone's safety. I believe that my two cousins will realize it themselves. They are willing to fight against fate, just like me." Aigron was calm.
He answered the other party politely, "Of course, I am very grateful for everything they have done for me. As long as they continue to be loyal to me and help me revive my family's business, then I will definitely give them generous rewards. There is no doubt about it."
Then, he nodded and prepared to end the conversation between the two of them, "Okay, my time is limited, so let's stop chatting. You can prepare your luggage first."
"Well, let's go there together." The prince replied.
"Huh?" Aigron was a little confused. "Together?"
"I think you must be preparing to see off those soldiers, so if I go there and encourage those people, it should be able to encourage them more." The prince replied, "From your standpoint, at least outsiders
In front of us, it’s best for our family to live in harmony, what do you think?”
Aigron smiled.
If he didn't have these concerns, why would he waste his energy on putting his uncle under house arrest?
It seems that after some struggle, his uncle finally decided to cooperate on a limited basis.
However, the most he is willing to do can only go so far.
Of course, free spiritual encouragement is also useful. A family elder can stand up for himself here and can more clearly demonstrate his authority.
"Then, come with me." Then he turned and left the room.
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At this time, the trestle on the island was already crowded with people.
A group of people in military uniforms gathered under several boats, looking at the soldiers who were already standing by the boat ladder with envious eyes, waving goodbye to each other and blessing them expectantly.
Just as they were greeting each other, there was a commotion not far away.
"Your Majesty is here!"
The crowd shouted and moved out of the way, allowing the young man to easily walk in front of the group of advance team members who were about to set off.
The leader was their captain Carlos Francois Lopez. After seeing His Majesty, he immediately saluted.
"Long live your Majesty!"
Then, he noticed the middle-aged man following His Majesty.
"Long live His Royal Highness!" He was smart enough to react immediately, and then shouted.
"Long live His Majesty! Long live His Royal Highness!" Others also came to their senses and shouted together.
Although they had already heard about the visit of former Dutch King Louis Bonaparte to the island, this was the first time for most of them to see His Highness the Prince in person.
They looked at the prince with fear and fear, as if he had some divinity in him.
After all, this is the younger brother of Emperor Napoleon I. He grew up with the emperor and stayed close to him for decades.
Although he always looks sad, at this moment, the former King of the Netherlands seems calm and composed.
Because of his brother's relationship, he once served as a colonel in the French army and led soldiers. Later, when he became king, he became even more accustomed to big scenes. Now, he naturally has a somewhat calm demeanor in front of everyone.
He looked around, smiled slightly, and then spoke loudly.
"Everyone, I'm sorry, because I haven't been in good health recently, so I have been recuperating since I went to the island, and I didn't have time to meet you. However, today I heard that some of you are about to go on an expedition, so I don't care about my health. I will definitely
Come and see our loyal warriors."
Then, he walked up to Carlotz-Francois Lopez and patted him heavily on the shoulder, but the other party did not move at all.
"Yes, he is a great young man..." He praised loudly, and then shouted, "Warriors who are about to go on the expedition, you risk your life and death and fight for your dreams and glory. I wish you all the best! Don't worry, all of us
The people are behind you, and so is the empire! As long as you can persist in this will, we will be invincible!"
Then, he turned back and looked at the soldiers who were not selected.
"To the warriors who are still on the island, I also admire you. I believe that you must have been extremely eager to be a member of the advance team. It is a pity that you were not able to make the trip due to limited personnel, but this does not undermine your loyalty at all.
, waiting will only make your swords sharper. When you unsheath your swords along the path they opened, victory will definitely belong to us!"
When he said this, the prince looked at Aiglon again, "I beg you to be loyal to my nephew as you are to my brother, to live and die for him, and to dedicate everything to him, because he deserves your loyalty, and he will surely
In return for your loyalty! Long live the Empire!"
"Long live the Empire!"
His encouragement aroused waves of enthusiastic cheers.
Aiglon was all smiles after hearing this.
It seems that his uncle only cares about money, and he can give him any spiritual encouragement without money.
It doesn't matter, no matter how small the effect is, it is still an effect, and he can accept it.
At least this shows that his uncle is not going to cause trouble for him, and that's enough.
"The era that belongs to me has passed, but the era that belongs to my nephew is coming. He is the rising sun and will surely shine on Europe." The prince shouted in an impassioned tone.
Then, he opened his hand to Aiglon. "My child, with these warriors by your side, you will win everything!"
"My uncle, you are also a member of that great era, and I will always respect you!" Aigron also opened his arms to his uncle very respectfully.
Under everyone's gaze, the uncle and nephew of the Bonaparte family embraced warmly.
Is this the result of the expectations and trust of the elders?
The onlookers looked at this touching scene and were extremely excited.
"Are you satisfied now?"
The prince whispered in the boy's ear.
"Well, it's very good." The young man replied softly, "I wish you all the best in the future."