Just as Aiglon welcomed Princess Teresa to the Island of Monte Cristo with solemn etiquette, the representative he sent to Greece also ushered in a breakthrough in the mission.
On this day, Aiglon's cousin Louis came to a small coastal city called Leonidion located at the eastern end of the Peloponnese Peninsula to meet with representatives sent by the Greek government.
——The Peloponnese Peninsula is currently the only remaining territory controlled by the independent Greek government.
The Ottoman Empire, in collaboration with the Egyptian army, marched southward and swept through almost all of Greece. The independent Greek government, which was caught in internal strife, was unable to resist and retreated steadily. In the end, relying on the geographical advantage of the Isthmus of Corinth, which was only 6.5 kilometers wide, it barely managed to hold on to this last territory.
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Due to the consumption of the previous war, the Ottoman Empire was also a little tired, so it temporarily stopped attacking, and the two sides were in a temporary truce period.
Although the most terrible days are temporarily over, the despair and desolation brought about by this independence war that has lasted for several years can still be felt everywhere.
This country and its people have paid a heavy price for independence, but until now, there is still no hope or hope. They are longing for God's favor, but God is still completely unable to help, just like in previous centuries.
After arriving in Greece, Louis followed Aigron's orders and tried his best to contact the independent Greek government. After a period of operation, he finally achieved his goal.
Soon, he used his contact channels to disguise himself as a wealthy and ideal foreign businessman, and released his desire to aid the cause of Greek independence.
His request did not arouse the suspicion of the Greek government, because since the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence, idealistic people from all over Europe have volunteered to help the Greek independence cause.
After a period of contact, the Greek government agreed to send a representative to meet with him in Leonigione to discuss the details of sponsorship.
So, Louis sneaked into this place with his escort members.
According to the information provided by the contact, the group of them arrived at the residence of a wealthy local businessman.
As soon as he arrived here, he found a group of people already waiting here.
It seems that the Greek government is currently so hungry for external assistance that it will take it seriously even if it sees even the slightest bit of hope.
The leader was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties. He was wearing a turtleneck shirt and a double-breasted vest, and he looked quite elegant.
When he saw Louis so young, he was a little surprised, but he quickly regained his composure, and then looked at the helper with a smile on his face.
"My name is Damian Andino, a member of the Greek Parliament and the representative of Mr. President. Nice to meet you, Mr. Riddle." The middle-aged man extended his hand to Louis in a friendly manner, and then said his
pseudonym.
This congressman seems to be very well educated and has lived in other European countries before, so he is very proficient in French, so he avoids language worries.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Congressman." Louis stretched out his hand and the two shook hands.
Then we sat down together on chairs with backrests next to each other.
"I heard you say that you want to aid our independent cause." After a brief greeting, Damian Andino quickly got to the point, "How do you plan to help us? Of course, no matter how much you give us
Please help, we will all be very grateful for your support of our cause."
"We are willing to do our best to help you at any cost." Louis replied enthusiastically, "We will organize a volunteer army to fight for your cause, and are even willing to invest tens of millions of francs to achieve this goal."
"Ten million...ten million francs?" Such a huge number soon caused a commotion in the venue. Almost everyone, including Damian Andino, looked at each other and did not believe the news.
They couldn't imagine that anyone would be willing to help them with such a huge amount of assets.
"Is this true?" Damian Andino calmed down and then asked.
"I came all the way here just to joke with you?" Louis asked, "To tell you the truth, we are already forming a volunteer army and it is expected to arrive soon."
Damian Andino suddenly fell into ecstasy.
In this difficult environment, if the independent government can receive such huge support, it must be extremely lucky.
However...he still had some doubts in his heart. After all, he had never heard of such generous support coming before.
"If this is true... then this will be a great encouragement and help to us. You will leave a mark in the history of our nation, and people will praise your name thousands of years later, Mr. Riddle." Damian.
-Andino was silent for a moment, then replied, "So, how do you plan to invest your aid, and what do you want to get out of it?"
When he heard this question, Louis knew that his mission had reached a critical moment.
At this time, there is no need to hide anymore, and we should put forward all our requirements to them.
"Sir, now I think we should be honest." He looked at each other calmly, and then said word by word, "First of all, my surname is not Riddle, but Bonaparte, and my name is Napoleon-Louis.
-Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon and the eldest son of Louis Bonaparte, the former King of the Netherlands."
Such unexpected news made Damian Andino feel like he was struck by lightning and was stunned with surprise, and so were the people around him.
Before they could react, Louis continued.
"In addition, it is not my decision to assist you, but my cousin's decision. I am entrusted by him and come as his plenipotentiary - I don't think I need to introduce you to who he is."
His words caused a moment of silence.
Damian Andino looked at each other and the people around him. Although they were in a remote location, they still had information exchanges with the European continent. The news of Duke Lechstadt's escape from Vienna had naturally reached here.
But none of them thought that they would have any relationship with that young man.
"Napoleon's son."
"No wonder..."
The group was whispering quietly in Greek.
When they mentioned that man, their tone was respectful - after all, unlike other countries that were deeply invaded by the French Empire, the Greeks had a good impression of Napoleon because he had beaten the Turks in Egypt.
"I understand...I see." After a long silence, Damian Andino let out a long sigh, "So, what is His Highness's request?"
"He has no demands, only passion." Louis replied with his head held high, "He can't bear to see your great nation fall into disaster, so he hopes to help you complete the great cause that a Christian should accomplish. He doesn't
No matter what reward you pursue, because salvation itself is the greatest reward."
The corners of Damian Andino's mouth curved slightly, obviously he didn't believe what Louis said, but he didn't say anything.
"I have made the basic facts clear to you, and I have expressed His Majesty's sincerity to you. Then it is up to you, sir." Louis looked at the other party, and then made a request, "I hope you will put my words into perspective."
To convey to your Excellency the President, I think that in your current situation, this kind of selfless help is very valuable."
After listening to Louis' words, Damian Andino did not express his position immediately, but hesitated.
After a moment, he asked.
"Then I want to know, how does your distinguished highness plan to use his money and power? If he forms a volunteer army, under whose banner will it be under whose name will it be commanded?"
"Of course this was directed by him. Since it is his money and his people, why can't it be like this?" Louis replied matter-of-factly, "We are here to support your independent cause in the name of the Bonaparte family."
"I will report your conditions to the president." Damian Andino hesitated for a long time and finally answered. "But I think it is difficult for these conditions to be approved by the president."
Although he said it more tactfully, it was obvious that he was refusing.
"Why, you would actually give up such obvious goodwill?" Louis frowned and looked at each other with incredible eyes. "Is there anyone else who is willing to help you in a greater way?"
"Of course we are in urgent need of help, but we also have to face reality to prevent ourselves from facing a greater disaster, sir." Damian Andino replied with a wry smile.
"Oh? What is reality, sir?" Louis frowned slightly, and then asked the other party, "Are you dissatisfied with these conditions?"
"It's difficult for us to be satisfied." Louis' attitude made Damian Andino no longer want to be polite and answered bluntly, "We are very reluctant to see ourselves tied to the name of the Bonaparte family. This
It would be a disaster for Greece. Although I personally have great respect for your family, I think you know that the Bonaparte family has very bad relations with other European countries. Just ten years ago, they were still fighting each other.
This hatred is far from dissipated. Once they hear the news that our government is cooperating with the Bonaparte family, European countries are likely to withdraw their support for us, which will cause our independence cause to suffer an irreversible disaster-"
Damian Andino knew that what he said now was very unpleasant, so he was already prepared for the other party to be furious.
But to his expectation, instead of getting angry, the other party laughed.
"Interesting! What you said is really interesting!"
"What are you laughing at?" Damian Andino asked. "Is there anything funny about this?"
"That's right, I'm just laughing at you!" Louis laughed for a while before shouting back.
Now that the conversation has reached this point, he doesn't bother to use honorifics to the other party. Instead, he looks at the other party with squinting eyes and contempt, "Are you afraid that the independent cause will be doomed? Isn't it already a situation that is on the verge of doom? Open your eyes and look,
The Turks have arrived at your doorstep! And where is the support from European countries that you count on? Does it really exist? Even if it exists, will they be able to save your precarious and stinking regime in time?"
Louis' questioning with a gun and stick made Damian Andino immediately speechless.
Everyone can see the current dilemma facing the independent government. Even if he closes his eyes and sings high-pitched words, it will be of no use.
"Let's be honest, you are now in name only, you are heartbroken, and all that is left is just an inconspicuous sign. The reason why my cousin and I want to help you is just because we love the land of Greece.
We love its great people, and we can't bear to see it fall into dire catastrophe, so we want to help, not because we like you incompetent and useless trash!
When the situation was good, it was you, the bastards who kept saying you were for the nation, who betrayed the interests of the people and waved the butcher knife at those soldiers who had great military exploits; but when the situation became critical, you, for the so-called 'perception of each country', you
At a time of life and death, you still have to refuse the help that is so close at hand! Tell me, what are you afraid of?"
Louis did not give the other party any room to breathe, and pressed the other party aggressively step by step, "As far as I know, people who are about to drown will not care about anyone's helping hand. They will desperately grab any life-saving straw, even if it is a life-saving straw."
It doesn't matter to them as long as the devil's outstretched hand can save them from danger! And your situation is similar to that of someone who is about to drown, isn't it?
So what else do you need to fear? What could be worse than the total destruction of your independent cause? Is offending a foreign government worse than destruction? I can't find any reason to refuse such valuable help from us - unless
, you are not acting for an independent cause, but for your own sake. You regard yourselves as agents of some foreign government. You are completely discouraged and only want to save yourself, so you are afraid that if you cooperate with us, you will offend your foreign masters.
Being unhappy makes it impossible for you to escape to their country before it is destroyed, right!?"
Louis' cross-examination was purely a groundless and heart-breaking argument, but it was indeed so devastating that Damian Andino was so angry that veins popped out on his forehead.
"How could you say such rude words?" he almost shouted in reply, "Your Highness, on behalf of the president and the independent Greek government, I ask you to apologize!"
"Then how should I treat you? You slapped away the helping hand we extended, and then you still asked me to respect you?" Louis had no intention of apologizing, and still looked at the other party with a sneer, "I hope to respect you, but you are
What he did during the national crisis is something I cannot respect at any cost."
"I'm sorry that although I have full respect for the Bonaparte family, I don't see the dignity you should have in you." Damian Andino stood up and shook his head.
I'm sorry, Your Highness, because of our position, it is really difficult to agree to your request."
asshole……
Louis cursed in his mind, and then tried to control his anger.
Before any internal consideration, his request was directly rejected. Obviously, the independent Greek government valued the opinions of the Western powers, so it did not want to have anything to do with the Bonaparte family.
Although this was expected, when he saw his family being treated like this, Louis couldn't help but feel furious.
Fortunately, His Majesty did not count on their goodwill and support from the beginning, so he had already ordered to be prepared.
I will make you pay the due price, just wait for me.
Looking at the other person's face, Louis thought viciously.
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