After Panos made it clear that he wanted to pledge his allegiance, the atmosphere between the two became much more harmonious.
For Panos, this is fulfilling a promise and achieving a more ambitious personal goal; for Aigron, this is also a considerable gain.
Panos himself is not only brave and resourceful, but also has a special identity. He also has quite good appeal among the Greeks. If he publicly expresses his allegiance to him, it also means that he can further enhance his strength and prestige. It is true.
A win-win situation.
Of course, simply expressing allegiance is only the beginning, and there are more important issues that need to be clarified.
"What position do you want?" Agron asked directly.
"Your Majesty, I am loyal to you to fulfill my promise, not for personal fame." Panos shook his head, "Whatever you want me to do, just tell me, I will definitely go through fire and water!"
That's what he said, but Aigron didn't dare to really treat him as a soldier. That would not only be a disgrace to his talents, but would also only chill the hearts of many people.
Therefore, Aigron pondered for a moment, and then finally made a decision.
"If you don't mind, I am willing to admit you as a member of the Knights, and appoint you as the honorary chief of all Greek Knights. As a reward commensurate with the rank, you can have your own in the Principality of Ioannina.
Territory, however, I cannot grant you the title of noble under my command for the time being. It is not because I am stingy, but because I am afraid that returning will cause diplomatic disputes with the Kingdom of Greece... I am sorry for this."
Aiglon spoke vaguely, but Panos naturally understood what he was talking about. If Aiglon directly granted him the title, then people on King Otto's side would definitely have opinions about his father, which would affect his future.
relationship with the king.
He was deeply touched by this level of painstaking efforts. Anyway, he didn't care about titles or not, but now the status given to him by Aiglon was enough to satisfy him, so he readily agreed.
"No need to apologize, Your Majesty, the honor you gave me has already made me ashamed!" He looked at Aigron with a low eyebrow to show his respect, "Looking back, I was very respectful to you from the beginning.
Disrespectful, and I once put forward some embarrassing conditions for you during the negotiations. As a result, not only did you not care about these offenses, but you always treated us and my son with such a magnanimous attitude... It's ridiculous to say that we, my father and my son, have paid so much in Greece.
We have put in countless sweat and blood and tears, but have been disgusted and reviled by many people; and we owe you so much, but we have always received goodwill and support from you! People are destined to be different, and you have
The king's magnanimity is destined to be superior to that of the world. This is something that the young people here will never be able to match!"
What Panos said was sincere. Although Aiglon was almost never moved by other people's words, he couldn't help but feel slightly moved at this moment. It seemed that his help all along had finally made Panos and his son feel more moved.
I admire myself.
Speaking of which, he was not completely confidant to his allies. On the contrary, he had been prepared to fall out with his allies from the moment he arrived in Greece, and had secretly contacted the father and son's opponents. However, the development of the situation made it difficult for him to
Needing to perform such a treacherous act, he could naturally regard himself as having always been loyal to his allies.
Speaking of which, the price he paid to buy Panos was not very high. Although he would nominally become a senior member of the Knights, he had no money and no one, and he had no actual command authority over the Greeks.
The so-called "honorary officer" is just a false title. As for the title of nobility, you can reward him based on his actual merits. There is no need to worry now.
In this way, in a short period of time, they have finalized various matters for Panos to join him. As long as Aiglon returns to the Principality of Ioannina this time, Panos will go with him and become his
I am a minister.
The two were both monarchs and ministers, and somewhat friends. Panos admired the young man's demeanor so much that they began to think about the future again during the conversation, and there was no longer anything between them.
gap.
"Didn't the Count of Monte Cristo come with you this time?" Panos asked casually during the conversation. "I want to meet him again."
"He didn't come with me because I sent him to perform a more difficult mission." Because Panos is now one of his own, Aigron did not intend to hide him. "He has already gone to Paris to set up an outpost for me.
Already."
Panos was a little surprised at first, but then he was overjoyed.
"Are you going back to Paris?!"
"Yes, soon." Aiglon nodded, "I have already appeared in France before, and people there are still talking about me. Many people hate me and gnash their teeth with hatred, but there are also more people who miss me.
...It only takes one storm to send me to the clouds, and I must make final preparations for this."
Although Aiglon spoke very plainly, Panos felt excited when he heard it. He was already imagining the scene of this young man riding a white horse to Paris. If he happened to be there at that time, wouldn't it be unforgettable in his life?
Moment of honor?
He was suddenly glad that he had taken refuge with this young man at the right time.
"Your Majesty, I know that as a Greek, I am not blessed to welcome you as a representative of the French people, but I am willing to lead your horse and support you on that day and witness that glorious moment!" He couldn't help but solemnly said.
Please grant me this honor!"
"You don't seem to have considered the possibility that I will fail and never return to Paris," Aigron replied with a smile.
"No, I don't believe you will fail!" Panos shook his head vigorously, and then replied, "If you can even help our divided country, which is full of young people, I believe you will be even more powerful in France.
Unstoppable! The French people will definitely like you and cheer you."
Of course Aigron wouldn't take such words seriously, but who doesn't like to hear good words? So he also smiled and nodded, "Well, very good, Panos, then we have an agreement, and then you will
Come with me and we will enter Paris together."
After finishing speaking, Aigron stretched out his hand to Panos, and Panos also stretched out his hand and held his hand tightly. The two looked at each other and smiled.
"I heard that Prince Otto plans to propose a marriage to Her Highness Haidee. What do you think of it?" Panos asked after shaking hands.
"I don't think much about it, I personally don't care about it." Aigron shrugged, "But Haidee herself didn't want to, and Teresa took pity on her and helped her. I couldn't help but agreed, so I agreed to them.
Rejected Prince Otto."
Panos opened his eyes wide, as if he felt a little unbelievable that Aigron would actually listen to the opinions of two little girls. "I thought you would have some mysterious considerations, but is it just that?"
"Who do you think I am? I'm not a complete machine. I only think about utilitarian issues..." I don't know why, Aigron blushed with embarrassment, "I don't mind asking people around me on innocuous issues.
People should be happier."
"Hahahaha..." Panos laughed, "I have to say I'm a little surprised, but because of this I respect you even more, Your Majesty."
After saying that, he stopped staying and bid farewell to Aigron warmly.
After sending Panos away, Aigron was preparing to take a rest when the door knocked softly again.
It's endless, isn't it!? Aigron was immediately a little angry. Panos was his friend, so it was enough to disturb him. Why would there be someone with blind eyes bothering him? Don't take a rest, right?
He opened the door angrily, preparing to reprimand this ungrateful person. Unexpectedly, after opening the door, he found that it was Haidee standing at the door.
No wonder no one stopped...
Seeing his angry look, Haidee subconsciously took a step back, and then looked at him timidly, like a frightened little animal, without the "magnanimity" of a king.
Seeing her like this, Aigron's anger immediately subsided and he became kind and cheerful again.
"Haidee, don't you want to rest? Why did you come here to find me?"
"Your Majesty... I'm here to apologize to you." Haidee walked in, closed the door gently, and then saluted him, "On the balcony just now, because of my inappropriate behavior, I hurt you...
…”
It seemed that she was regretting her violent actions on the balcony just now, which caused a quarrel between Aiglon and Prince Otto.
"There is nothing to apologize for. You did nothing wrong." Aigron replied pleasantly, "It's all because that boy Otto got carried away and did such a thing to you. He deserves it all."
"But, is it very important for you to maintain harmony between the two countries?" Haidee looked at Aiglon carefully, "If there is a personal rift between you and Prince Otto, it may affect this. I
...I'm afraid of being the culprit."
"In that case, I will go to Otto now and tell him that I have changed my mind and plan to marry you to him in the future in exchange for him always being deferential to me. What do you think?" Aigron replied pretending to be serious.
Haidee gasped and looked at him in horror, tears even leaking out of the corners of her eyes. Obviously, this was what she was most worried about.
Seeing her such a big reaction, Aigron felt a little regretful.
"Sorry Haidee, I was just joking, don't take it seriously." He waved his hand quickly, and then comforted her, "To be honest, you made a mistake. It's not that I need to please Otto in exchange for him to protect the two sides.
The harmony of the country; but he needs to please me in exchange for me allowing him to be the king! I gave him a crown, he owes me a favor, even if we don't talk about reason, I have a way now
Find my ally and launch a coup so that he can never be king! So, I don't need to ask for anything from him. Whatever I give him, I give it to him when I'm in a good mood. If I'm in a bad mood, I don't have to give it to him.
He, no matter what the consequences, he should bear it and do it honestly according to my wishes, do you understand?"
Haidee was confused by what Aigron said, but one thing she could confirm was that His Majesty would not "sell" her to Prince Otto again.
She cried again, but this time it was tears of emotion.
"Thank you, Your Majesty... I am so grateful to you." She sobbed and said, "I have had enough buyers since I was a child, and I don't want to be resold like a piece of merchandise.
, I just want to have a home, and then live with my family... You will never understand my desire for home, because you have always had relatives around you, and now you also have a wife, but I saw you and Your Highness Theresa
How envious we are when we are together... I want to stay with my family, and I never want to serve a new master!"
Even the hard-hearted Aiglon couldn't help but feel a little sad when he heard this.
He never quite understood why Haidee was unwilling to consider marrying Otto. After all, Prince Otto was about to become king and his family was so prominent.
But from Haidee's point of view, this is not a "marriage", but a "resale". There are already enough similar experiences in her nightmare memory, and she really doesn't want to go through it again, especially when she finds it here.
Feeling like home later.
She wanted to stay with her family and forget the disasters she had experienced in the past.
This is understandable.
Aigron thought for a moment, then looked at Haidee solemnly.
"Haidee, please rest assured that although I am indeed using you and will continue to use you in the future, I will never send you to any stranger without your consent. You will never have to worry about the nightmare happening again. We will
I have always regarded you as family."
"Thank you... thank you." Haidee thanked Aiglon with a tearful voice. Then, she looked at Aiglon with hope, "Then in the future, if you go back to France... you and Your Highness Theresa will take me
Going to Paris?”
"Huh?" This question surprised Aigron.
He didn't expect that Haidee was thinking about so many things at such a young age.
Perhaps it is because of the ravages of fate that she is more precocious than her peers.
"You are the ruler of the Principality of Ioannina" Aigron thought for a moment and then replied.
"Yes, I am the ruler, but what difference does it make whether or not I rule this country...?" Haidee asked. "Now, under your order, I entrust ministers to handle national affairs, what if in the future?
I entrust the country to the ministers, and it doesn’t matter whether I’m here or not...?”
Aigron looked at her in even more shock.
"Did Chanel teach you these words?" He suddenly thought of something and asked.
Haidee instantly lowered her eyelids in panic, and her reaction was tantamount to telling the answer.
"I told her that I wanted a family and I didn't want to be abandoned again. I begged her to help me find a way... She objected to me at first, but after begging for mercy several times, she finally relented and taught me to talk like this and ask questions.
Your opinion...Your Majesty, I beg you, please promise me!"
Aeglon sighed.
These ladies are so soft-hearted, how can you do big things with them!
But if you think about it carefully, it doesn't seem unreasonable...
"Let me think about it." Aigron nodded and then motioned for her to leave.
However, Haidee walked behind him, then stretched out her hand and put it on his shoulder, "Let me rub your shoulders. This is what Sister Chanel taught me... Your Majesty, please consider my request carefully."