Eagle’s Glory

Under Aigron's deliberate arrangement, he took his fiancée Teresa to inspect the cemetery he built on the outskirts of Messolonghi.

The cemetery will be used to bury all of his men who died in battle, and to commemorate all those who died for the cause of the Greek War of Independence, Lord Byron is among them.

Of course, the core of the entire cemetery is remembering or bragging about his personal achievements.

He is not a person who likes to boast, but right now, his biggest capital is his own fame, so of course he will not let go of any opportunity to show off.

Furthermore, in terms of his merits, it is not a wild bragging.

After seeing all his arrangements, Teresa was very happy, she almost wished to open her heart in front of her sweetheart, and they were so close, which meant that the previous little turmoil disappeared into nothingness.

However, Aigron also knew that now was not the time to lie down and celebrate, he still had too many important things to do.

Just in the afternoon after returning from inspection at the cemetery site, he called his confidant, the Count of Monte Cristo, to himself.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?" The Count of Monte Cristo saluted respectfully upon seeing Aigron.

"Edmund, what do you think of the current situation of the whole army?" Aigron got straight to the point.

"As far as I can see, the morale of everyone is high, and the physical strength and energy have been fully rested and recovered." Edmund Dantès replied immediately.

He vaguely understood that when His Majesty asked himself this question, it meant that the short period of peace was coming to an end.

"Very well, it seems that we have had enough rest." Aigron nodded with satisfaction. "Then, let's start a new march."

Then, he clenched his fist and swung it hard, as if demonstrating, "We have dealt heavy blows to our enemies in a row, but they still control a large area. So we should take advantage of their chaos , Continue to strike hard!"

"Like other colleagues, I am always ready to do everything for you. Wherever you point, we will march!" Edmond Dantès gave a timely compliment.

Seeing that the Count of Monte Cristo was so obedient, Aigron couldn't help laughing.

Then, he expressed his thoughts.

"I'm going to march northward and wipe out the remnants of the enemy all the way. I can march as far as I can, until Ioannina."

"I understand." Edmund Dantès nodded. In essence, he didn't care where His Majesty wanted to march, he would follow to the end anyway.

However, a flash of light soon appeared in his mind.

Ioannina?

He seemed to have a strong impression of this place in his mind.

Soon he understood that the bandit leader Isaac Valleolo he had recruited before was from Ioannina and was the former Pasha of that place.

Therefore, if you march towards Ioannina, Isaac Valleolo and his former bandit men can be the best guides.

Even better, in order to attract people's hearts, when His Majesty first came to Greece, he rewarded Isaac Valleolio as a member of the Knights of Fontainebleau, which means that the other party will definitely not work hard.

Edmund Dantès understood it instantly.

"Okay, Your Majesty! I will go and have a good talk with Isaac Valleolio. I think he will be very happy to lead us into his former hometown."

"I believe so too." Eggron nodded slightly.

In fact, apart from having a guide who is familiar with the local conditions, his decision has a deeper intention.

Right now, after sweeping the west of Greece and controlling Messolonghi, if he wants to continue to march, there are only two roads in front of him: either go north and go all the way to Albania, or go east and continue to liberate Greece all the way until Bulgaria until.

It is true that from the perspective of propaganda and practical significance,

The latter is better, but there is another unexpected factor that has to be taken into account. The Russian Empire is about to march.

The Russian Empire is now gathering along the banks of the Danube. If it marches, this seemingly indestructible steam roller will roll all the way to the southwest along Romania and Bulgaria. run into...

Although both sides are fighting against the Ottoman Empire, this is certainly not a meeting of allies.

Although based on the information he has received so far, it seems that the tsar has not issued an order such as "the Duke of Reichstedt must be eliminated", but the heart of defense is indispensable, and the Bonaparte family and the Romanov family have a deep hatred Like the sea, if the two armies bump into each other rashly, there may be a "misfire", and the huge army of the Russian Empire may easily destroy his weak legion.

Therefore, he can only choose to march northward, while continuing to gain victories to increase his reputation and consolidate and expand the occupied area; while carefully keeping a distance from the Russian Imperial Army, and then find a way to use the checks and balances among the great powers to rely on them to control the Russian Empire. Fear of expansion has pulled Russian troops back from the Balkans and the city of Istanbul.

Aigron knew that it seemed that he was winning continuously and had a bright future, but in fact he was still walking a tightrope. His capital was too small, and he would never allow it to be easily squandered by gambling.

Fortunately, this young man has remained calm, not dazzled by the victory, and can still make rational judgments.

Of course, there is no need for Aigron to explain all these thoughts to Edmund Dantès, the other party is just an executor, and he alone makes all the decisions on strategic issues.

"Your Majesty..." Edmund Dantès seemed to have thought of something while Egron was meditating.

"What's wrong?" Aegron asked.

"Excuse me, is there any living relatives of Ioannina Ali Pasha who was executed?" Edmund Dantès asked cautiously, "I mean, if there is one, we can make this Kinship cooperates with us in carrying his banner, which makes our task a little easier."

Edmund Dantès thought his thinking was very logical. After all, although Pasha was defeated and decapitated, only 5 years had passed since his defeat in 1822. He was in Ioanni There are bound to be many old ministries left in the Namibia area, and they will have a certain appeal among the people.

The Ioannina region is already considered Albania. The locals are quite different from the Greeks. It is difficult to touch them simply by playing the banner of "liberating Greece".

Therefore, if one of Pasha's relatives can be found as a puppet, and then his banner will be used, it will surely be able to further gain the support of the local people, and it will also be conducive to their march.

However, to Edmund's surprise, what he thought was logical, His Majesty showed a strange expression, as if he had heard something absurd.

"Your Majesty... Did I say something wrong?" Edmund Dantès asked boldly.

Is this fate?

A strange sense of pleasure made Aegron couldn't help laughing.

"No, no, you didn't say anything wrong, I think it makes sense, Edmund, your question inspired me." Aigron shook his head gently, "However, the reality will be a little bit for us Because as far as I know, Pasha himself and his three sons have been executed by the sultan, and their relatives have been captured in Istanbul as slaves. This is the sultan's usual practice for traitors. Nowadays , his only surviving immediate family member is a granddaughter..."

"And was left in Istanbul!" Edmund Dantès understood instantly.

Then he was a little disappointed, because if it was just a granddaughter, her appeal would be much smaller and she was in Istanbul. If she used her banner, she would be beheaded by the Sultan immediately...

"Well, Your Majesty, it seems that my idea is difficult to realize." He smiled sheepishly.

However, the young man seemed to add something meaningful.

"Her name is Haidee. If I remember correctly, she should be about ten years old now."

Edmund Dantès was stunned. He didn't understand why His Majesty knew such details, and he didn't understand why His Majesty specifically mentioned this point.

Since his own vision could no longer be realized, what's the point of paying attention to that little girl?

"What... what do you mean?" He asked again boldly.

"Edmund, I think you have come up with a very good idea, which is very valuable." Aigron suddenly laughed again, and then said softly, "Although we will face some obstacles in order to realize it, it is not impossible accomplish"

After a pause for a while, he didn't hold back anymore, "We have friends in Istanbul now, through these friends, we can buy this Miss Haide as soon as possible, and then transport her to our side"

"After she is transported to us, we can use her banner to recover Ioannina!" Edmund Dantès shouted excitedly.

"And you are the best candidate for this task." Aigron looked at Edmund Dantès with piercing eyes as if he had made up his mind.

Then he deliberately lowered his voice, "In this case, Edmund, I won't hide it from you. My so-called 'friend in Istanbul' is actually the ambassador of Austria. I think that if he comes forward to spend money to buy a humble If you are a young girl slave... no one will pay attention, right? The Sultan would be happy to be a favor."

Egron is not guessing randomly, because in the original work of "The Count of Monte Cristo", Edmund Dantès, who has become a great merchant, paid a sum of money to buy Haidee.

Now, he intends to realize this historical reincarnation again on this historical line that has already diverged.

This not only has his practical needs, but also a bad taste that belongs only to him.

Then, Aigron clenched his fists, and the originally relaxed atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"Since we are determined to act, we must act quickly! The sooner the better! Edmund, I just want to have a private contact with the Austrian ambassador. You go to Istanbul and bring that Miss Haide back to me."

Although Edmund Dantès was a little startled, he soon realized it.

His Majesty approved his plan and asked him to carry out the plan. This is trusting himself as always, and he must not live up to his trust.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" He agreed loudly, "I will bring her back safely!"

"Then, I'll leave it to you." Aigron stretched out his hand, and then patted the other person's shoulder, "Once she comes to me, I will make her the Grand Duchess of Ioannina, and you will be Her guardian. Then we march on Ioannina in her name!"

"I understand!" Edmund Dantès was also excited.

There is no doubt that if you bring this little girl to your side, whether His Majesty will make her the Grand Duchess of Ioannina or something else, she will be just a puppet without any self-determination. His Majesty Ability will not allow her to make her own claims.

However, this also means that His Majesty will blatantly bestow upon a great nobleman with "real land".

Since His Majesty came to Monte Cristo Island, he has conferred many noble titles. Edmond Dantès himself was favored and became the Count of Monte Cristo, and his friend Andre Davout also became the Count of Lepanto. Marquis.

However, these titles are currently only available among Bonaparte supporters. In other European countries, the "Count of Monte Cristo" or other titles are currently not recognized at all, and there is no actual jurisdiction.

This is like issuing a currency that is only circulated internally. Although the name is not inappropriate, it is always a bit weak.

But if a Grand Duchess of Ioannina can be canonized and finally established... the situation will be very different, which means that His Majesty will become a real benefactor, a lord above a lord.

If he was canonized indiscriminately, it would be difficult to be recognized by everyone, but if it was the only remaining blood of the late Ioannina Ali Pasha's granddaughter, it seemed that it was not impossible according to the principle of inheritance.

Of course, things will not be so easy. If you want to turn it into reality, you will inevitably face huge resistance, but since there is hope, after all, for the disputes between the great powers, a mere Ioannina will not be able to win the balance , now they are most worried about the Tsar.

Yes, that's how it should be!

For a moment, Edmund Dantès was ecstatic.

He is more excited and full of anticipation than His Majesty.

He was very happy that His Majesty had inferred the suggestion he put forward, and unexpectedly came up with such a plan with a brainstorm.

This means that he has made another contribution.

But now is not the time to be proud, he must fulfill His Majesty's wish and get things done.

"Haidee..." he repeated the name.

I don't know why, although he has never seen this child before, nor has he had any interaction with her, but at this moment, he has a strange sense of familiarity in his heart.

"When can you leave?" Aegron's question interrupted his thoughts.

"If you need it, I'll be there right away." Edmund Dantès replied hastily.

"No, you don't need to be so anxious..." Aigron smiled and waved his hands, "You should prepare, leave tomorrow, I will write a letter to Mr. Ambassador with Teresa, and you will go there as the messenger .”

After finishing speaking, he reached out and patted the other person's shoulder again.

It is self-evident that the heavy responsibility is on the shoulders.