"I came in the light of day, and when I arrived at this land waiting to be conquered, I will surely make all my wishes come true!"
Aiglon's passionate declaration made Marquis Treville feel filled with emotion.
He is already this age and has seen the big world. Of course, he will not be so impressed by others just because of a few words. But at this moment, in this young man, he can see a bit of the elegance of the last century.
There is no doubt that he cannot be called an emperor now, and may even run away later, but this kind of bold self-confidence and the willpower to carry out any plan to the end give him the ability to reach the top.
Basic qualities.
During this period of time, he spent almost every day with the young man, and had been secretly observing him. He knew that the future fate of his family was closely related to him, and he had to carefully consider whether to invest everything in taking risks for this young man.
But now, there is no hesitation in his heart. He is convinced that this young man is the successor of the emperor, and he is the one his family should devote all their loyalty to and support. Only he can make his family prosper and embark on the empire.
the highest level.
There is no doubt that this is very risky, but sometimes this is the case. If people want to obtain something, they must pay a corresponding price. Compared with the temptation of "going to the top of the empire's power", as long as there is a 10% probability of success, it is enough.
It's heart-warming, and the Marquis de Treville's estimate of the young man's probability greatly exceeded this value.
Therefore, he also wanted to bet, and he wanted to put all his chips on this young man, in exchange for realizing his ambition, no matter whether he succeeded or failed in the end, at least the hard work he had spent so many years would not be in vain.
Now that he has made up his mind, he must protect the safety of this young man, and even the priority is higher than himself. In a sense, if the Marquis of Treville dies unfortunately to protect his benefactor, his descendants will not be safe in the future.
The wealth and honor will never escape.
Of course, this is only the choice in the most extreme situation. Marquis Treville still hopes that he can live to see the realization of his dream.
"Your Majesty, congratulations." The Marquis of Treville stood under the horse, then bowed respectfully to the young man on the horse, and then changed the subject, "But now is not the time to celebrate victory, we should go.
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Aigron also knew that although he did have a "big victory" today, if he was unfortunately caught by the garrison, all the victories would be in vain, so he also restrained his complacent excitement.
He regained his former composure.
"Let's go!" he ordered.
"Yes." Treville responded, then waved his hand, and then the men next to him pulled out the horses that had been prepared long ago from the woods.
In the original plan, the Marquis of Treville had already prepared a fast horse for Aigron's subsequent escape, and Aiglon received an unexpected gift from the old mayor, which made their resources much more abundant.
The Marquis is a cavalry general, and his research on horses is naturally far beyond ordinary people. He only took a few glances and determined that Aiglon's current mount was much stronger than the horse he had prepared in a hurry, so he did not propose to let Aiglon
Change mounts.
He didn't know the specific process by which His Majesty obtained these horses. He just guessed that they were given to him by a wealthy man in the town who was loyal to Emperor Napoleon. However, he did not expect that the matter would have such twists and turns.
There was not much time left. Aigron was riding on his horse and could already see some small figures appearing on the horizon in the distance. It was obvious that the army coming from the fortress had arrived next to the town.
Without any further hesitation, he jumped on his horse and waved his whip. "Let's go!"
The Marquis of Treville got on his horse, waved his whip, and took the lead, leading the way ahead of Aiglon.
In this way, the group of people rode horses and fled in the opposite direction from which the army came.
Aigron galloped across this vast wilderness, breathing in the sweet air of the French countryside. Because of the speed, his ears roared, and the early summer heat was wiped away by the sound of the wind, which accelerated the blood flow in his body.
, very excited.
This is his land. Although it is not owned by him for the time being, it will definitely belong to him.
He drove willfully on the country road, enjoying the instinctive happiness of soaring adrenaline. For a moment, he almost forgot that he was on the run, just like a king hunting on a hunting ground.
Fortunately, he also has a calm and pragmatic general as his senior advisor.
"Your Majesty!" After nearly two hours of riding, he reminded Aigron at the right time. "We should stop."
Only then did Aigron return to reality. He tightened the reins of his mount, slowed himself down slowly, and then stopped.
Now, what stood in front of his sight was a forest. The forest was quite dense, with only a few paths passing through it. The surrounding terrain was getting higher and higher, and the road became more rugged.
This is the Vosges Mountains.
This mountain range is undulating, and even if a large army is sent out, it is impossible to search for him everywhere. He only needs to walk southeast along the Vosges Mountains, and then cross the Rhine River to enter Germany, and then he will be safe.
Of course, if you want to enter the mountain, you can't gallop anymore, so Aigron and others got off their horses.
However, not everyone will stop here. According to the original plan, some people rode on Aigron's mount, took a short rest, and then rode off along another road. They would intentionally reveal their whereabouts on the next journey.
Attracting the attention of those who are hunting Aegron.
After a while, they will be reduced to pieces, and then with the help of supporters of the Bonaparte family, they will temporarily hide anonymously in the countryside and wait for a new opportunity.
The entire plan was handled by the Marquis of Treville. He planned everything in advance with the same meticulousness and care as when he was marching and fighting, and now it is executed smoothly without any hesitation.
Aigron stood under the tree, reluctantly watching someone climb onto his temporary mount.
"Find a way to keep it." He gave his last order. "If possible, I hope I can continue to ride it next time I return to France."
The subordinates followed the order and left. Aiglon looked at the back of his mount one last time, then turned around and walked along the path towards the mountains.
It was early summer, and we were in the Vosges Mountains, which is famous for its beautiful scenery. Aiglon looked around and saw greenery everywhere, mist rising between the valleys, and small streams and springs in the mountains.
Flow, this scene of all things coming alive and full of vitality made him fall into reverie again.
This land, with its most beautiful mind, happily accepted him. Although he was only here for a short time, it was already destined to have a great shock. Aigron had no doubt that in a few days, his name and his new name would be revealed.
One round of adventurous deeds will be "splashed" in newspapers across France, once again seizing the focus of public opinion.
In the most risky but powerful way, he declared to the French people that he existed and was always ready to stand with them.
He was not sure how many people would cheer for his adventure, but he had been away from France for too long and was about to be forgotten by the people. He needed to use this method to constantly announce his existence to the people and plant a seed in their hearts.
own shadow.
The road ahead is still long and full of bumps, but he has found his own path and will walk on it confidently.
In silence, Aigron and his party climbed up the mountainside of a mountain. In the dense forest here, there was an inconspicuous hut, which seemed to be a temporary residence for hunters when they went into the mountain to hunt.
The Marquis of Treville opened the door and took Aiglon in, then took out the kettle, bacon, dry bread and other food that had been prepared from the corner of the cabin.
Aigron, who had been tired for so long, took the kettle and food, and ate them wholeheartedly to replenish his energy. Even though the food was so simple, it tasted like delicious food to him.
The Marquis of Treville did not eat. He quietly watched Aigron's meal. After the young man finished eating, he bowed to Aigron again.
"Your Majesty, it's time for us to say goodbye. The food and water here are for you to use on the way, so I won't waste them. I wish you a safe journey and a safe departure."
Aiglon picked up a handkerchief and wiped his mouth clean, and then solemnly bid farewell to the Marquis of Treville.
"Marquis Treville, I deeply understand that the reason why our operation is so successful today is precisely because you are presiding over it. To be more precise, if it had not been for your proposal, then I would not have had this operation at all.
So, as far as the actual situation is concerned, you have served as my brain and my brother at the same time... It is really difficult for me to express my gratitude to you in words, but please rest assured that I will always remember your loyalty to me.
I also wish you all the best in the future.”
Then, Aiglon reminded the general sincerely, "Be careful next time. When the news from our side reaches Paris, the false king will be furious, and his lackeys will definitely intensify their efforts to suppress all dissent in the short term."
The elements are monitoring you, and as a well-known supporter of the Bonaparte family, you will definitely become their key target, and you must be careful to avoid exposing your feet."
"You are right, Your Majesty." Marquis Treville nodded, "I will rush back to Paris as quickly as possible, and then deal with it with the help of my daughter-in-law. The holes we have left are very small, and these
We have intentionally cut off most of our contacts with the social world over the past few years, so they won't have much leverage against us."
Aigron hesitated for a moment, then asked again, "Edgar should be fine, right?"
He knew that questioning someone else's son face to face was tantamount to a slap in the face, but this issue was too important and he had to ask it.
Sure enough, when asked by Aigron, the corners of Marquis Treville's mouth twitched slightly.
"Don't worry. Although that unscrupulous man is a prodigal, he still has a basic mind, and he... he respects me very much and will not cause me any trouble. He is always tight-lipped when needed."
Then, he carefully added, "Also, although it was not my deliberate order, he is having an affair with a princess in private. If the princess is secretly caring about him, the risk we will face will be much smaller."
Aiglon was stunned for a moment.
Although he was not unaware that Edgar was a fish in water in Paris, judging from the tone of the Marquis of Treville, although he did not like his son's affair, there seemed to be a tendency to "use this affair to give people
He had the thought of "seeking profit for his own family" and never thought of forcing Edgar to sever the affair as a father.
"What about Alice?" he almost asked.
However, he still swallowed the words as he spoke. There were too many and too important issues to focus on now. Whether a lady suffered betrayal was really inconsequential in comparison.
Anyway, it's the Marquis's family affairs, he can handle it by himself. Aiglon has no interest in talking about it anymore. He himself is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so what qualifications do he have to say more?
"Remember, I would rather lose more priceless jewelry than see your family suffer any mishaps. You are too important to me." Aiglon ended with these words, "The Treville family
It will be one of the most dazzling families in the empire and I will make Miss Xia Lu the star of the court as long as she is willing."
"Your Majesty..." Hearing Aigron's affectionate farewell, Marquis Treville seemed to be moved, with some tears flashing in his light blue eyes, "I wish I could surround you now and take you with you.
You march into Paris! This will definitely be the glory of my life."
"There will be a day, don't be anxious." Aiglon replied with a smile, "So, General Treville, I order you to ensure your own safety and live well, because I have decided that when I return to Paris
Afterwards, you will take the lead and lead me through the Arc de Triomphe. Only you deserve such an honor."
"From now on, I only live for this day!" The Marquis of Treville said with half-truth and half-false excitement and tears of gratitude.
Speaking of the emotional point, Aiglon and the Marquis of Treville ignored the age and status gap, were uncharacteristically calm, and hugged passionately, performing a drama of "the king and his minister get along well" in front of others.
For Aiglon, today has proven the role of the Treville family to him, and he hopes to continue to win over this family in order to further utilize their abilities and reputation; as for the Marquis of Treville, he has already made up his mind.
Everything is on the line, so there are no reservations.
After the two people cherished each other half-heartedly, they reluctantly said goodbye. Aigron watched the Marquis of Treville disappear into the forest with his entourage.
And then, it is his own path.
He turned around and looked at Andre Davout next to him.
At this time, Andre also looked excited. He was packing up the food stored in the house with others and preparing to set off again.
Yes, a new journey is coming... He raised his head and looked up at the clear blue sky outside the door and the spectacular and beautiful scene of the Vosges Mountains.
This country is truly beautiful and rich. If you can grab it, what more can you ask for?
This time he can only taste it briefly, but next time, he will definitely stay here for a long time.