Sixty-Seven, Congratulations

The Glory of the Young Eagle text volume 67, congratulations to "Edgar...my son..."In His Majesty's letter, General Treville saw his son's current fate. Although he had made some mental preparations for his son's "willfulness" before leaving Paris, when all this really became a reality, he couldn't help but feel extremely painful. This is his only son, the son he raised single-handedly. How could the love between father and son be eliminated in just a few words? Now that he knows that his son is in jail now and will be exiled in the future, even though the living conditions are not too bad, as a father, he will inevitably feel heartache. After his late wife died early, he poured double affection into his son. This kind of doting finally made Edgar what he is now, and now, he finally has to bear the serious consequences for this. . Why did Edgar end up in this situation? Although His Majesty did not explain it in detail in the letter, General Treville probably understood it with his mind. Someone was behind the scenes, trying to turn Edgar's love affair into a political case, making his "crime" a thousand times more serious, and ultimately forced His Majesty to deal with Edgar severely. Who is the person behind the scenes? Who is working tirelessly to plot and want to kill him? Although His Majesty did not say it clearly, through the lines of his words and various clues, the answer is actually ready to be revealed. Before leaving, General Treville already had some bad premonitions, and now, these premonitions and clues have been connected together, allowing him to face the truth directly. Only Alice has the motive and need to try to kill her useless son. "What a wife and daughter-in-law!" He shouted out in a hoarse and trembling voice, almost gritting his teeth, "You did a great job!"After finishing speaking, he slumped over the letter. He threw it on the table, then raised his head and looked feebly at the clear sky and blue sea in the distance. Even if he knows the truth now, it is already too late. He is far away in Algiers and has no idea what happened in Paris. He can only watch the matter fall into place - needless to say, this is also Alice. She waited carefully for the opportunity, deliberately waiting until she was gone before launching an attack. When a woman displays her most tenacious desire for revenge, she can become so chilling... The grief in the heart of Marquis Treville, coupled with the "powerless" feeling The frustration made his proud heart feel hot and restless, making him restless and wanting to vent his anger by firing a few shots into the sky. However, even though he was furious and trembling with anger, he still did not vent it out like this. Because he knows that the only "chip" he has left now is his position and prestige here. At this moment, not only can he not show any signs of weakness or loss of favor, on the contrary, he must always show ease and calmness. It seems that he cannot let the people around him and the officers around him who are observing him feel that General Treville is no longer good and is not worthy of expectations. No matter what happens, he must always be the shrewd, ruthless and ambitious General Treville, not only for himself, but also for his family. Edgar's tragic situation has only increased his burden - he must make every effort to cleanse the stain that his son has brought to the family, so that the outside world will continue to believe that the Treville family will be in the new era. The dynasty will continue to stand tall and will continue to be prominent and prosperous. So, he controlled his emotions, forcibly pulled himself out of his grief, and then used his usual calm attitude to weigh his current situation and think about the next response. Obviously, the letter sent by His Majesty only talked about the mistakes his son had committed and the punishment he had received. It did not mention himself, let alone an order to "remove" himself or "return to the country for investigation." Therefore, His Majesty still trusts him and has no intention of getting angry because of his son. However, the situation is still precarious. Now her biggest disadvantage is that she is far away from Paris and can only watch the changes in the palace. But now that Alice has made it clear that she has broken up with herself, she will definitely not be satisfied after destroying her son. He will continue to be his enemy, which means that there is a dangerous enemy with ulterior motives in the center of his palace who can give him eye drops and slander him at any time, but he is far away and unable to resist the palace's conspiracy. What’s even more frightening is that Alice also has a sister who is deeply loved by His Majesty. Agnes will definitely only stand on her sister’s side, and she will definitely regard herself as an enemy for her sister’s sake. Not only her sister, Alice herself has now lost all scruples. She also has a beauty that is not inferior to her sister. She may even risk it all and choose to become His Majesty's new favorite. When the time comes, the two sisters If we shamelessly blow "pillow wind" on His Majesty together, wouldn't it mean that I have no power to resist and can only wait for death? The more General Treville thought about it, the more he became dizzy. For a moment, his hands and feet were cold, and he even lamented, "My life is over."

What to do? If you run away now, it is definitely too late. You can just hide quietly on a merchant ship and then run to any country, even the Americas. With your identity, you can get along in any country. Yes, at least making a living is not a problem. But, do you really want to run? Can you really run? In Treville's mind, a cold self-question rang out. No, I can't run - he answered instantly. In order to catch the Bonaparte family's "free sail", he and his brother have made too much "investment", fifteen years of persistence, and fifteen years of waiting! Now, he has finally waited for this opportunity, and has gained the opportunity to stand out through his loyal performance in the past fifteen years. How can he give up? If this opportunity is given up, it will be impossible for the Treville family to prosper in His Majesty's lifetime - and at His Majesty's age, he may rule the empire for decades. If they are kicked off the stage for decades, who will still remember the Treville family? General Treville himself has seen many living examples. Several aristocratic families that were prominent before the Great Revolution have declined without trace after the changes in the past forty years, and they can no longer even become people. The talking points can only exist as "title exhibits" on the pile of old papers. He would rather die than see the surname "Treville" follow in his footsteps. So, he must not run. Even if there is a mountain of swords, a sea of ​​fire, or a guillotine in front of him, he must muster the courage to go on, just like when he braved a hail of bullets and charged into battle for Emperor Napoleon. What kind of person am I, Victor de Treville? I have seen so many bloody storms. Even if it is unfavorable for a moment, how can I admit defeat to two women in the palace? ! So, no matter how many difficulties and dangers he has to face, he has to grit his teeth and continue his plan, to do an impeccable career in this new world, and then return in glory. Paris. After eliminating the option of escape, he had completely calmed down, abandoned all distracting thoughts, and then packed himself up again. The majestic general was resurrected. No matter what happened, his rhythm could not be messed up, and he could not let others see the slightest panic or flaw. What if my son is arrested? That's none of his business. As long as His Majesty doesn't nod, no one can implicate him. He looked at the scenery quietly again, and then returned to his house as usual, planning to start his business today. At this moment, his adjutant, a young captain, happily greeted him. "General, congratulations!""Congratulations?!" General Treville was caught off guard, and then his eyes widened. After encountering such bad news, he was already at the bottom of his mood. Seeing such a blind person, he was even more angry and even wanted to slap him. However, he finally controlled his emotions and asked the other party expressionlessly. "What do you congratulate me for?" "There is news from Marshal Moncey." The adjutant lowered his voice, and then reported to the Marquis in a low voice, "His Majesty told the marshal that he will soon send someone to bring the Grand Cross The Legion of Honor, and then let the Marshal award you with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on behalf of His Majesty, to encourage you for your hard work and contribution." Even though he is in such a bad mood now, Treville at this moment The general couldn't help but be ecstatic about this "unexpected gift." Among the Legion of Honor established by Emperor Napoleon, the highest rank of Legion Commander is only qualified for the monarch, and the next one is the Grand Cross, which only those civil and military officials he relies on most are eligible to receive it. . Marshal Augereau, Marshal Soult and others have all been awarded this medal. If His Majesty really decides to award himself such an honor, it will almost tell the world that he will Continue to trust and rely on yourself, and the title of marshal is always ready for you. Your Majesty is reassuring me... Marquis Treville suddenly realized. Sending a letter to myself to explain the situation clearly and asking Marshal Moncey to award him such a special honor on his behalf is a clear way to tell himself that there is no need to be afraid that the troubles caused by Edgar will implicate him, and he can still do it. The blue sky goes straight up without any influence. Since His Majesty's will is so firm and clear, how could a mere "pillow wind" possibly sway him? It seems that I am still worrying too much. When he thought of this, Marquis Treville, who had not shed a tear for his son just now, suddenly felt a sore nose and almost cried. Although he was actually only loyal to his family in his heart, and his loyalty to the Bonaparte family was just a "necessary performance", the kindness shown by the young Majesty to him also made him burst into tears.

Isn’t it natural to be loyal to someone who trusts you so much? Seeing the Marquis looking like he was about to cry, the adjutant next to him didn't feel surprised even though he didn't know the inside story - after all, he had received such an honor just after arriving in North Africa. Which soldier wouldn't know this kind of favor? Are you excited about it? "General, it seems that soon, we will respect you as the marshal!" So, he congratulated the general in a fun way. "Your Majesty is your Majesty after all, and will not be swayed by women..." However, the adjutant heard a sigh that he could not understand at all. "General?" For a moment, he thought that the Marquis was too happy and got carried away. At this time, Marquis Treville's expression sank and he wiped away all the joy on his face, "Yes, this is good news, but this is not the reason for me to be ecstatic about it... I have to Only by devoting commensurate efforts to His Majesty can we be worthy of His Majesty's kindness——""Yes, I will definitely——" the adjutant nodded quickly in agreement. The Marquis, who had completely calmed down, waved slightly, and the adjutant immediately saluted him and walked away, allowing the Marquis to be alone again. Is this the solution His Majesty hopes for? All the faults and all the blame were placed on Edgar alone, and then everyone "packed lightly" and continued on their own track. Is this good? he does not know. As a father, he certainly doesn't want to see his son being so wronged and humiliated, but from an objective point of view, he has to admit that this may indeed be a solution. Edgar brought it upon himself. He would not even consider this a "punishment". He would happily go abroad with his lover to avoid the limelight and leave the mess to all his relatives. He even felt that UU Reading www.uukｎshu.net his son might feel lucky for this. Although Alice did not destroy her father and son, she also gained freedom. From now on, she can live according to her own ideas. I have completely broken up with her now, but it is not yet time to fight to the death. My battlefield is here and I cannot allow myself to be distracted. When he thinks that he may not see his son for a long time, the Marquis will certainly feel heartbroken, but now that the matter is over, this is the best outcome he can hope for. At least, the Treville family is still standing on the horizon, unmoving, and can push it forward step by step with the help of its own hands. As long as the hope of the family is still there, there is still hope for everything... and that's enough. Although Edgar must temporarily go abroad to avoid the limelight, his plan can now be revealed. He can cultivate Edgar's illegitimate son, and Alice will no longer have any ability to interfere. This is like letting the Marquis Treville family split into two halves quietly. From then on, they tacitly go their separate ways and only maintain a superficial relationship. All the worries and disputes came to an end in this way. The twists and turns of fate made him dumbfounded. However, now that things have come to this, there is no point in feeling or worrying anymore. He can only muster up the courage to look forward as in the past. And he has always been able to do it.