Two Hundred and Ninety-Three, Curtain and Scratches

Chapter 677 293, Curtain and Scratches

Deliberately keeping a low profile, Prince Talleyrand and his entourage quietly traveled to Paris.

However, with his reputation, he was destined to be unable to keep a low profile. As soon as he arrived in Paris, news about his whereabouts had already spread like wildfire throughout Paris.

In the eyes of those who are interested, this is definitely a prominent political signal, representing that the situation is evolving towards further chaos.

And based on the ups and downs of Prince Talleyrand's "historical records", there will inevitably be further suspicion that this old guy is ready to stir up trouble again.

On the second day after he came to stay in the mansion in Paris, the palace envoy came to visit, bringing "cordial greetings" from His Majesty King Charles X, and at the same time making insinuations to find out the purpose of his visit.

However, Prince Talleyrand relied on his years of experience in social circles to handle the envoys with ease. At the same time, he insisted that he was just nostalgic for the prosperity recently, so he came to take a look temporarily.

Obviously, no one would believe the words of the cunning Talleyrand, but no matter how many attempts were made by the envoy, he could not get any information out of the old man's mouth. In the end, the envoy could only say goodbye angrily and wish the prince a happy stay in Paris. happy.

After all, although Talleyrand had a bad reputation, he still had prestige. Although the king hated him, he had to give him some respect on the surface, so he couldn't be tough and could only tolerate his unexpected behavior for the time being. And arrived.

Next, everyone was holding their breath, wanting to see what the sudden appearance of the prince wanted to do, but to everyone's surprise, after settling down, Prince Talleyrand lived in seclusion and rested in the mansion every day. , rarely go out to participate in activities, and only occasionally meet some friends from the past.

His reclusiveness was not enough to dispel suspicions about him, but soon the discussion about him died down.

There are always endless hot topics to pursue in the social world, and people really can't place too much interest in an aging Talleyrand.

For Talleyrand, this kind of silence was what he wanted.

When he comes to Paris, he is equivalent to coming to the center of the whirlpool. Here, the changes in the situation in just a moment can determine the overall situation outside. When this storm is about to come, he must stand here in person and hold the hand of France. heart.

Now his silence is just a way to confuse the outside world. He wants to stay here while continuing to spy on the situation in the dark.

Wait for the opportunity to actually exit the market; while continuing to wait for the price, get the best trading conditions for yourself.

To this day, Prince Talleyrand has experienced ups and downs and is used to big scenes. Governments are established and destroyed before his eyes. He has no trouble with this.

If the dynasty collapsed, he would never feel sorry for the misfortune of the Bourbon family. After all, the death of Louis XVI could not move him in the slightest, let alone Louis XVI's younger brother?

He only cares about what the overthrow of a dynasty can bring.

As far as personal feelings are concerned, at this moment, he is more inclined to the Bonaparte family - this is not because he likes the young man, it is purely out of utilitarian considerations.

Although the boy was ambitious, he was very young and weak at the time. He needed a senator to stand up for him more than anyone else and to be his "counselor" - Talleyrand felt that he was a very suitable candidate.

The young man obviously knew this, so he offered Talleyrand a more generous price, and even offered the position of prime minister as an inducement.

The price was high enough, and Talleyrand was at least tempted by it.

But he also knew that at this time, the more excited his heart was, the less anxious he was. If he wanted to escape from the bloody storms again and again, he had to stay awake and vigilant at all times to ensure that he could stay out of it until the end.

Therefore, it is impossible for him to publicly express his support for the Bonaparte family now.

He has to wait, wait quietly, and see who the situation will bring to the forefront. If that young man is really capable, then let's show it! At that time, I will naturally lead the horse and support the pedal.

History has been written by me for decades, and I will write the last few strokes in the twilight years of my life.

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After obtaining the joint letters of allegiance from the soldiers, Major Mipe sneaked directly into the Swiss border from the border town, and then secretly rushed to the farm where Aigron was located.

As a matter of course, he received a warm welcome from Aigron. Aigron had been looking forward to hearing from the major for a long time, but he had been suffering from no contact and could only wait quietly.

"Major, what good news have you brought me?" Aigron asked straight to the point as soon as he saw him.

"Your Majesty, I have brought you what you need most——" The major did not go around the bush and took out the letter directly from his pocket, and then handed it to Aiglon. "In the name of the marshal, I gathered some frustrated border soldiers and organized a secret club. Those club members are willing to be loyal to you and welcome you back to France when necessary!"

After hearing this, Aigron was instantly overjoyed.

He barely maintained his composure, then took the letter from the other party and read it carefully.

The thin piece of paper made him feel full of weight.

The main text of the letter of allegiance is some meaningless clichés. No one cares about that, but the signatures at the end of the letter are extremely precious and worth remembering every one of them.

"Who is the most important person here?" Aigron asked directly.

"It's Major Laurent, a battalion commander with the highest military rank among them." Major Mippe immediately replied, "Not only does he have the highest military rank and the most seniority, he is also a brave soldier. Even the marshal personally awarded him a medal. If not Because if he is ignored, he will never have only such a small achievement. He is also highly respected among these soldiers. If he hadn't nodded, my persuasion work would have been much more difficult..."

"Very good, we need such talents... How many talents have been buried due to deliberate suppression. This situation is intolerable." Aigron nodded, and then made a promise without thinking, " When you go back, tell him that as long as we can bring our family safely to Paris, after that, I am willing to let him be the deputy commander of the Paris garrison and continue to be responsible for the personal safety of our family."

Major Mipe was a little surprised, so he raised his brows slightly, but he quickly calmed down and nodded lightly, "Okay, I will tell him when I get back. I'm sure he will be grateful for your generosity. ——”

"I can be more generous." Aigron replied with a smile. "As long as you make enough contributions to me, I can give any reward that matches this contribution without any hesitation. He will feel proud of his choice in the future. Luckily."

Aigron is indeed not an empty talk. Looking at the historical lessons of ancient and modern times, he has long come to the conclusion that before big things are accomplished, officials must be generous when making wishes and give enough "hope" to their followers.

The more unappreciated and ambitious people are, the more they hope to get enough "respect". An ordinary price will only make them disappointed, so Aigron simply raised the price at once to show his magnanimity and magnanimity. The other party puts down their guard and works for themselves.

Anyway, as long as the general trend is determined, then it will naturally be possible to slowly recycle it.

Then, Aigron suddenly looked at the major again. "Aren't you curious who I have chosen as commander of the Paris garrison?"

The major originally wanted to ask questions subconsciously, but when he saw Aigron's gaze, he immediately understood.

That's for yourself.

That means that as soon as the work is completed, he will become a general and hold one of the best important positions in the army.

Great, that's all I'm looking for.

For a moment, Major Mipe's expression changed slightly.

Then, he suddenly stood at attention and saluted Aigron.

"I'm afraid I'm not up to it, Your Majesty!"

Of course, Aigron was not stupid enough to take such polite words seriously. He shook his head, "No, I think there is no more suitable candidate than you. You have proven your ability and loyalty. I believe that since you can In such a difficult situation, if you find a group of supporters who help me in times of need, then you can definitely protect the capital for us. This important task must be handed over to the most reliable person. Who else can we do besides you?"

Of course, it is impossible for Aigron to think that the major is the "most reliable" person, but he must do so at this time.

After all, Marshal Soult and Major Mipe took the risk to win his life, which means that Marshal Soult has fulfilled his promise, which also means that the Marshal invested in "original stocks" for himself. Yu Li must admit this account, and he must keep his word and give him the "reward" he deserves.

This is not a situation he likes. After all, if this continues, after he is done, he will have to let Marshal Soult come out to take charge of the army.

The marshal is in charge of the army, his former adjutant is in charge of important positions in the Paris garrison, and his other cronies are bound to rise to heaven and occupy various key positions.

If this develops, it will be equivalent to the Bo family dynasty and the Su family army. Who can be happy about this?

Even in the eyes of a mediocre emperor, this situation is intolerable, let alone the arrogant Aigron who never likes to be held hostage.

However, in addition to being arrogant, Aigron also has a clear mind to assess the situation and is more patient. He can endure temporary disadvantages and use time to slowly change the situation.

Anyway, Aiglon also has an advantage, because the name of "legitimacy" belongs to him. No matter how powerful Marshal Soult is, he cannot abandon himself and become king on his own. He must use the banner of the Bonaparte family and then borrow it. This kind of authority controls the army. No matter how much he blocks out the sky in the future, he will still be parasitic on the dynasty.

Therefore, Aigron can use this orthodox authority to slowly promote the non-Soviet factions in the army. Anyway, he does not have to worry about finding talents, and he can slowly put his authority over the marshal.

And when that time comes, it will be time for him to take over the power and do whatever he wants.

It's too early to think about this now. The most important thing is to stabilize the situation first, win over all potential supporters, and be generous. Only in this way can we win the hearts of the people.

After several compliments from Aigron, the major was also elated. He knew that his future was approaching.

Of course, he was not unaware of the vague resentment between Aigron and the marshal.

However, in his opinion, even if there is a conflict between the Marshal and His Majesty in the future, it will not be too serious. After all, they are too far apart in age. When the young man is impatient to use his fists, the Marshal It’s time to have enough fun.

Therefore, as long as the marshal has exhausted his lust for power and chooses to retire, there will naturally be no conflict between the two parties. He can also rely on his extraordinary achievements to get the honors he deserves in the empire.

In this game, there are chess players and chess pieces, and everyone has their own corresponding chips - some people have power, some people have names, and some people only have their own lives, but whether they are chess players or chess pieces, they They all have their own thoughts, desires and fears, and they will act according to their own stance.

The various desires and fears in Vanity Fair are intertwined, and the traces left on the curtain of reality are called "history".

After Aigron generously made a wish, Major Mipe was in high spirits, and at this time, Aigron decided to reveal his further plans to him.

"Major, do you think these people are strong-willed enough? Are they fascinated by the fantasy of glory and wealth and have forgotten the dangers involved?" Aigron asked.

"Since they are determined to be loyal to you, they will naturally have the consciousness to sacrifice their lives if necessary. You can rest assured that they are not afraid of death." The major replied quickly.

"So do they have enough confidence?" Aigron asked again.

"This..." The major hesitated.

"Don't hesitate, just say it. I'm by no means a person who can't bear to hear bad news." Aigron said with a smile.

"Some people are quite scared." Since the young man said this, the major decided to respond with the truth, "They feel that even if they have a team of one or two hundred people, they are still too insignificant to the dynasty's army. Even in the end The brave Major Laurent also told me to my face that if an army were ordered to suppress us, our group would be blown to pieces by cannons before we could reach Franges."

"It's such a valuable sobriety." Aigron nodded and expressed his approval. "Compared to the brave men, this kind of courage after waking up is more worthy of praise."

Then he changed the topic again, "However, I believe that the collapse of the dynasty is imminent, and no one will feel sorry for it, let alone be interested in giving up their lives in vain for this decadent family! We will walk in chaos. time, and then bring hope of order to this land... Anyone who is interested in saving the country should stand by my side."

The major blinked, feeling confused about the poetic exclamation that Aiglon suddenly pulled out.