Eagle’s Glory

Chapter 493 113, Training and Loyalty

"I am very willing to have him be my foreign secretary for as long as he wants. There will always be a place for him in my government."

Aiglon calmly offered his price.

Earl Telewin did not appear very surprised, because he had predicted in advance how Duke Lechstadt would bid, and this result was within the range of his prediction.

Prince Talleyrand is a well-known diplomat with extremely rich experience in international coordination. If the Bonaparte family hopes to "whitewash" themselves in front of the great powers, then he must be the best candidate, or there may not even be one. .

From this point of view, the Duke must indeed show due sincerity.

"I fully feel your sincerity, Your Highness." The Earl replied to Aigron respectfully, "Please rest assured that I will return your words to the prince exactly as they are. I believe he sees that you respect him so much. , you will definitely be very happy.”

Earl Telewin didn't know whether Prince Talleyrand would agree. The old man was very tight-lipped and didn't reveal his own psychological expectations and next plans before leaving, so Earl Telewin couldn't agree to anything. , we can only send a message first.

But he is a professional after all. He has witnessed similar political transactions countless times. They are never accomplished overnight. They all require a certain process to coordinate each other's positions. During this period, there will be various intrigues, so he knows how to deal with them. .

As for Aigron, he does not expect Talleyrand, an old fox, to join his army immediately - at this time, the old guy will definitely be hiding in his luxurious and comfortable castle, spying on the situation and observing the movements of all forces. One is ebbing and the other is ebbing, and it is impossible to make an immediate decision by thinking about which side you stand on to get greater benefits.

Eggron's bid seemed high, but he actually didn't lose much.

Talleyrand is too old. He is now 74 years old and could not live for a few more years - in the original history, he lived until 1838, and his energy had declined a few years before his death and he was unable to handle official duties. , the current historical line is estimated to be similar.

In other words, even if Aiglon keeps asking him to be his foreign minister, he will not be able to stay around for long. Time will naturally take away this notorious and respectable old guy without him having to lift a finger. Remove obstacles for him.

The ones who really need to worry are those other people, such as Marshal Soult, whom he deliberately wants to win over.

This marshal made many meritorious deeds during his military career and was in amazingly good health. He was born in the same year as Emperor Napoleon in 1869. After 1830, he was invited to come out to command the army for the Orleans family. He was also awarded the title of Grand Marshal and Prime Minister. He is an extremely humane minister who has reached the pinnacle of a warlord.

That's all. He actually lived until 1851 and witnessed Napoleon III leading the Bonaparte family to retake France. It can be said that he is old but not dead.

Such a character is called a troublesome person, and just waiting for time will not make him go away.

Of course, that is all for the future. His most important step now is to win this well-known military leader under his command as soon as possible and use his strength to gain the support of the army.

Of course, Aigron was thinking these thoughts in his mind and did not show them on his face.

"Okay, then I will wait for your good news, count. I believe that your arrival is a good omen for me and will also be a good omen for the fate of France."

At this moment, Chanel, who had just sent Theresa to rest, returned to the room.

Count Telewin was not surprised. He just looked at Chanel and immediately turned away. Although he had met Chanel once when he visited Aiglon at Schonbrunn Palace, what about a big shot like him? Maybe you have the energy to remember what a maid looks like?

On the contrary, Aigron had the idea of ​​teasing the other party.

He deliberately greeted Chanel and asked Chanel to walk in front of the two people.

"Do you remember her? Earl." Then Aigron asked Earl Telewin with a smile.

Earl Telewin was stunned for a moment, then frowned and thought hard, but he had no impression whatsoever.

"Sorry, I don't remember that we have met before. Who is this lady...?" he asked Aigron.

"You have indeed forgotten..." Aiglon smiled and shrugged, "She was by my side when you visited me last time, and it was she who packed our things."

"Oh...that's it! I remembered it." Earl Telewin quickly pretended to be enlightened. Of course, in fact, he still had no impression. "Hey, I'm getting older, and my memory is getting worse and worse... I just remembered it now. Dare I ask the lady's name?"

"Her name is Chanel." Aigron replied unhurriedly. "Although she is a maid, she is more like a family member to me. She takes care of me wholeheartedly and travels with me all over the world. I am forever grateful to her for that. Everything I do.”

"Really? That's it!" Earl Telewin nodded.

From Aigron's tone, he could tell that the Duke really had feelings for this maid, but this was not surprising. Many young masters like to accompany and take care of their maids since they were young, and even to each other. There will also be personal relationships, and he was even so intolerant when he was a child.

Judging from the figure and appearance of this Miss Chanel, this should be inevitable...

Such a person must not be regarded as just an inconspicuous maid. She must have considerable influence in the Duke's mind.

Although Earl Telewin is a nobleman, he has been trained for a long time and does not have the arrogance of a nobleman. Even if he does, he will never show it easily.

Therefore, he immediately changed his expression and looked at Chanel with a humble and flattering smile, "Miss Chanel, please forgive me for being disrespectful. I actually forgot such a beautiful face! As a Frenchman, this is really What an intolerable mistake... Miss, I promise you that I will never forget you in the future, and I am willing to be your friendliest friend."

Chanel swallowed lightly and tried hard to maintain her composure.

"You're flattering me, sir. I'm just a maid, so how can I be qualified to be your friend?"

She lowered her head so that her eyes could only see the earl's waist, because she was deeply afraid that if she looked directly at the other person, the earl would notice the flame of hatred burning in her eyes.

Of course, in the earl's view, this was the normal behavior of a little maid who had never seen the world.

"You serve the Duke and are favored by him, so you naturally share his glory. Under this glory, you are as noble as others, or even more noble. Why should you be so arrogant? Colbert also said that back then. He was just an inconspicuous little man, but in the end he became a powerful minister with the favor of the king, and his three daughters all became duchess. I think if the Duke’s dream comes true, you will also have those things that make you proud. It’s a title that everyone is envious of, and I’m afraid I won’t even be able to line up to flatter you when the time comes…” Earl Telewin continued to compliment the other party.

To be honest, when this count wants to please people, he can indeed speak eloquently. If it weren't for the hatred in his heart, I'm afraid Chanel would be elated.

But now, the more nice the earl talks, the colder Chanel's heart becomes.

If the earl seemed to be just a murderous demon, she might be more accepting of it, but the gentle and elegant nobleman in front of him with a humble smile on his face was so pleasant, and she could only feel kindness in him. , that kind of creepy kindness.

The whole family, parents, sister and brother, were all dead...but the murderer didn't care at all.

The death of his family was meaningless to him. They were just ants that he stepped on casually. They were insignificant and not worthy of being remembered. He had never felt uneasy and was not proud at all. He just erased them casually.

In an instant, the last images of those relatives who died tragically came to mind along with the memories. Chanel's eyes were sore and she almost cried.

In those years, how many other people disappeared from the world so quietly and turned into simple numbers on work reports?

"Miss Chanel, what's wrong with you?" Earl Telewin noticed something strange about Chanel, so he asked strangely.

"Please forgive me, Mr. Earl... I'm just... I'm just too excited." Chanel hurriedly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand, "I have served in the palace for a long time, and I see adults coming and going every day. , but it has never been noticed by anyone, so I am so touched that a gentleman like you is willing to say such considerate words to me."

Oh, what a little girl who has never seen the world. The count sneered in his heart.

He had said similar words countless times in social circles, and only this kind of local girl took it seriously.

Having said that, the Duke of Lechstadt would actually favor such a girl who has never seen the world. Is it because he is tired of playing with famous ladies like Princess Theresa and wants to have a taste of it? Thinking about it this way, it’s not that it’s incomprehensible.

On the other hand, not having seen the world means psychological expectations, and it is easy to win favor. Count Telewin decided to spend some time in the future to please this Miss Chanel and let her blow her pillow for him.

Although the Duke of Lechstadt may not be able to take over France, what if? It’s always good to prepare in advance, and it won’t cost much anyway.

After the plan was decided, Earl Telewin's smile became even brighter, "Oh, why are you so moved? It's because we are blind and didn't see the treasure hidden deep in the palace, otherwise we would have been courting you long ago! But! Fortunately, His Highness has a keen eye for people and has taken you by his side and trusted you. I believe that in the future, you will become the most respected lady in the palace."

"I hope... I hope so." Chanel burst into tears and smiled, with a blush appearing on her face.

Then, she looked longingly at the Earl, her eyes full of expectation, "Mr. Earl, you said you would never forget me in the future. Do you really mean it?"

I really have never seen the world, and I actually asked for a bribe in front of the master! I don’t know how to restrain myself.

Earl Telewin sneered again in his heart.

He glanced at Aigron and found that Aigron was just looking at the two of them with a smile, as if he was watching the fun and had no intention of stopping them.

It seemed that the Duke really doted on her.

In this case, it doesn't hurt to put in some effort to please.

"Seriously! I swear on the honor of my family that I will never forget you, even to the last day of my life." He replied to Chanel in a slightly exaggerated way, "Miss, logically speaking, I should give you a meeting gift. For you, but please forgive me that I came in a hurry today and did not prepare a gift worthy of you... But you can rest assured that when I return to Istanbul, I will try my best to collect rare treasures and select enough to deserve it. Your gift to you! Stay tuned.”

"Okay... Sir, that's what we have agreed upon." Chanel nodded excitedly, "I will be your good friend until the last day of your life."

This nondescript metaphor made the Earl a little shocked, but he just thought it was because the local girl didn't understand social language, so he didn't take it to heart.

Then, he exchanged a few words with Aiglon and Chanel, and then asked Aigron to send someone to take him to rest - he will leave tomorrow morning and go to Istanbul to take up his post.

Next, the two of them will keep in touch to establish an information channel leading to the Valesey Castle in France.

After the count left with satisfaction, Aiglon and Chanel stayed alone.

After Chanel closed the door, her tense nerves relaxed and she could hardly stand for a moment.

But soon, she was supported by a pair of strong hands, and then those hands pulled her into his arms.

Chanel leaned on this solid chest, and in an instant, all her anger and sorrow were swept away. This was her support for the rest of her life, and she would never leave it.

"Is it a little too exciting for you?" Aigron asked worriedly, "I'm sorry, Chanel, I just want you to learn how to deal with those enemies and how to put personal feelings aside from words. This is very important to you." It’s also necessary for you, you can’t just be a maid forever.”

"Your Majesty, I understand what you mean..." Chanel continued to cover her head in Aigron's arms, "What do you think of my performance?"

"Although he was a little too excited, he performed quite well overall. At least the count did not raise any suspicions." Aigron commented, "Chanel, you will grow up slowly. Although Count Telewin is bad, he has a saying You are right, one day you will be respected by everyone in the palace, you deserve it..."

Chanel didn't answer, but just buried his head in Aiglon's arms, as if to draw strength from it.

Aigron also remained motionless, allowing the other party to adjust his emotions.

I don't know how long it took, but Chanel's dull voice sounded again in his arms.

"Okay, Your Majesty...I'm fine."

"Then, let's go take a rest?" Aigron asked.

"Aren't you going to make me loyal?" Chanel suddenly raised her head, and then looked at Aiglon with grievance, "Are you going to abandon me again?"

There were still tears in her eyes, and her sobbing voice made Aigron's heart beat wildly.

"Well...she has already rested, and we still have some time to...um...do some after-dinner exercise? Just don't disturb her." Aiglon said hesitantly.

After all, he was a little depressed during this period - it would be okay if Theresa didn't acquiesce. Since Theresa acquiesced, why should he wrong himself so much? Just don't disturb her...

"I'll take you to my place~" Chanel's face suddenly burst into an intoxicating smile, then she stood up on tiptoes and kissed Aigron on the lips.