Under everyone's gaze, Aigron put the sword in his hand on Chanel Noel's shoulder.
This iconic action also means that he officially canonized Chanel as a member of his knighthood.
For a moment, there was silence in the lobby.
Although no one said anything, it was obvious that most people had some doubts about Aigron's approach.
In the eyes of some people, it is a bit shocking that His Majesty actually bestowed such an honorary title on a maid beside him, and it simply undermines the value of this honor.
"I know that you may be dissatisfied and think that I shouldn't give honors to people around me in such a childish way." Aigron raised his head, looked at the people beside him, and then spoke, "But, for me,
This is a very serious move. It is because I cherish the value of honor that I will do this. Once you know what she has done for me and for the Empire, you will agree."
Then, Aiglon briefly told Chanel's life experience, how she met him, and everything she did for herself.
"She never left me when I was in my most difficult time. She believed that I would wake up from the desperate situation and let the glory of the empire return to the world... Her loyalty and encouragement gave me great confidence and courage. If
Without her by my side, I would not have escaped from Austria so quickly, nor would I be where I am today." Finally, Egeron concluded with gratitude, "I promised her at that time that as long as I could one day regain the throne,
, then I will share my honor with her. Although I have not been able to do this yet, but now that I have founded the Knights, I think Chanel, as my first follower, definitely has this qualification!
"
Then, Aigron turned up the volume.
"We are continuing the old traditions, but we must also see that the empire was born from the revolution. Without that great revolution, the late emperor would not have been able to ascend the throne. The empire also recognized the revolution. When the late emperor compiled the code, it was already
It embodies the spirit of 1789. So, since we want to admit that the revolution is justified, then we should also abandon some ridiculous and outdated concepts. I will only evaluate a person based on his contribution, not gender. As long as a person is loyal to me, and
If you have made enough contributions to me, then I will be very happy to grant honors. Even in the future, it won’t matter if there are female ministers in the empire!? I also hope that you can start working hard from today, and I will show generosity to everyone!”
Agron was both affectionate and rational, and finally made this little commotion disappear, allowing everyone to reluctantly agree that Ms. Chanel Noel was also a member of the group who shared the honor with everyone.
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Anyway, there are enough things that have surprised them, so they are not afraid of one more thing.
Aiglon was also relieved.
He knew that some people would resist his approach, but as a leader, he would be too aggrieved if he even hesitated to reward anyone he wanted to reward.
He founded this knighthood, appointed himself as its leader, and included all his officers and important followers into this honorary group. Then Chanel must be a member of it, and it is useless for anyone to criticize him.
Then, he turned to Edmond Dantès, who was still kneeling on the ground, and nodded to him with a smile.
The count understood, and immediately lowered his head, allowing His Majesty to put the sword on his shoulder.
"May the Lord bless you!"
Compared with Chanel's conferment, the Count of Monte Cristo's conferment was calm and no one was surprised or questioned.
The people present all came with him and had already recognized that the Count of Monte Cristo was His Majesty's confidant, so it was a matter of course that he was granted the title.
"Edmond, please continue to work hard for me." Aigron was in a good mood, so he smiled and said to him, "You won't regret it."
"Your Majesty, you have changed my destiny, and I will always be grateful to you." Edmond Dantès replied solemnly, "I have sworn allegiance to you, and no matter what happens, it will not change my loyalty."
very good.
If someone else had said such words, Aigron would most likely have ignored them, but when Edmond Dantès said them, the weight was completely different.
He definitely means business and keeps his word, because that's who he is.
If I can get the sincere loyalty of such a person, then I really have my own abilities... he thought with a little gratification.
Maybe this is called "sense of achievement".
In this way, Aigron completed his knighthood ceremony, and this honorary organization was officially born into the world. No matter what happens in the future, Aigron believes that this is definitely his most reliable strength.
At his signal, everyone stood up, but the hall remained silent. Everyone looked at the young man, waiting for his final instructions.
"From today on, we are a group. My career is your career, and my achievements are also your achievements. Everything about us is inseparable. The rest depends on our efforts. Long live the empire!"
"Long live the Empire!"
Neat cheers suddenly sounded, making the atmosphere here become relaxed and lively again.
Next, the young people in the lobby began to talk to each other in groups of three or three, in this way establishing personal relationships within the organization, and Aigron also chatted with several of his friends.
"Your Majesty, what do you plan to name the knights?" His cousin Louis asked curiously. "You haven't said it yet."
In fact, I haven't thought about it at all yet...Aigron thought to himself.
So what should it be called?
One mind meeting?
Of course it's impossible.
After thinking for a while, he replied, "Let's name it after Fontainebleau, which is also a symbol of the empire."
"The Knights of Fontainebleau?" Louis was silent for a moment, then nodded, "Not bad, it is indeed commemorative."
The Palace of Fontainebleau is the palace of the French royal family. In ancient times, many kings lived here for a long time and continued to expand and repair them. However, after the Louis XIV era, the French royal family lived in Versailles. Before the French Revolution, two or three of them were abandoned.
The Palace of Fontainebleau in the 19th century was on the verge of ruin. During the Great Revolution, in order to raise military expenses, most of the furniture and furnishings in the palace were sold off by the government.
After Napoleon became emperor, Fontainebleau finally ushered in its spring. Because Versailles had been ruined, Napoleon chose the Palace of Fontainebleau as his usual residence. He built a magnificent throne room, which was decorated with yellow, red and green colors.
It is decorated with colorful stucco, the floor is covered with tapestry, and it is decorated with bright chandeliers.
Here is the most glorious testimony of the empire.
In 1814, when the empire collapsed, Napoleon was forced to sign a statement here, declaring that he would relinquish the throne of the empire, and delivered an emotional farewell speech to the Guards here.
Therefore, the empire is inseparable from the place name Fontainebleau.
It makes sense to name your own knighthood after it.
"One day I will go back there and review you there." Aiglon replied confidently.
At this time, Michelle Ney also quietly asked Aigron a question.
"Your Majesty, where do you plan to take us next?"
Aigron's eyes turned to his face.
It's time to tell them.
"I will go to Greece and participate in the war of independence there, perhaps fighting the Turks or the Egyptians. Alois, because of this, I need your strength."
"Really..." The Duke of Elchingen was stunned in surprise.
Although the Turkish Empire has declined greatly, to His Majesty, who is currently confined to a small island, it still seems to be an unshakable behemoth.
"What, Alois, don't you want to follow David and challenge Goliath?" Seeing Alois's slight hesitation, Aigron couldn't help but sneered in his heart.
"No, Your Majesty, I am by no means a coward. Since I am loyal to you, no matter whose gun you order me to face, I will do it." Facing His Majesty's sight, Michel Ney shot
I was so excited that I quickly answered with my chest raised. "I just think that this task is a great challenge for us and we need to take it seriously."
"You are right, Alois." Aigron nodded, "This is indeed very difficult, so all of us must act around this goal, and I will invest all the resources I have to go
To achieve this goal - I admit that there will be bloodshed and sacrifices, but these sacrifices will be valuable and will be remembered by me forever."
Next, he added, "Turkey is old and not that scary. They are also tired of being consumed in the quagmire of Greece. Now everything there is in chaos. So you should understand that we
There is no time to waste, we must act as soon as possible to strike a blow to our enemies. Alois, you must work with your colleagues to help me have a combat-effective army as soon as possible."
"Then when do you plan to take action?" Alois asked again.
"The sooner the better." Aigron replied decisively, "When everything is ready, we will set off immediately."
"Okay, then let's start training as soon as possible." Alois probably understood, and immediately nodded solemnly, "But, Your Majesty, in order to prevent the army you have worked so hard to build from being destroyed in its weak initial stage, I
I implore you to use your power carefully and not to be hot-headed and attack a powerful enemy when the time is not ripe."
"Of course." Aigron smiled and nodded.
He knew that the Duke of Elchingen was now doubtful and would follow him on the expedition, but if he showed the tendency of a gambler who squandered human life, then he would probably abandon him without hesitation and leave.
The Duke of Elchingen's words once again confirmed his previous judgment - it is difficult to completely bribe these old and second-generation imperial veterans who have seen the world. Their self-positioning and valuation of themselves have already changed.
They are completely different from ordinary people. Ordinary small favors cannot make them burst into tears of gratitude.
This young man is only 23 years old this year, and already has the title of Duke of Elchingen. His family also has a lot of property left by Marshal Ney. Although he was suppressed by the Bourbon dynasty in his official career, at least he has had enough food and clothing since he was a child.
Growing up without worries.
It is impossible for such a person to become a fanatical follower and completely entrust his hopes to a young man.
Moreover, even his father, Marshal Ney, could not be said to be completely and unreservedly loyal at that time. In 1814, he had already defected to the Bourbon family and was entrusted with important tasks by King Louis XVIII. In 1815, Napoleon arrived from Elba Island.
When he landed in France, he vowed to the king that he would "capture Napoleon back to Paris in an iron cage."
However, when he met Napoleon, he found that his men were determined not to shoot at the emperor. Instead, they defected in front of the battle and returned to the emperor's command. The emperor personally wrote a letter of persuasion to surrender to him, so he once again
He changed his mind and defected to the emperor's side until he was shot by the Bourbon royal family after the defeat at Waterloo.
Therefore, compared to Chanel, Edmond Dantès and others who consider themselves pawns, people like Alois are more like collaborators. They are willing to devote their loyalty, but they also have their own intentions.
Or when the wind is favorable, you can still count on their services, but once the wind direction changes, the situation may be very different, and he may even abandon himself, just like his father once did to Napoleon.
Egron is not angry about this. He is a calm and pragmatic person, so he will never force others to devote themselves to him unconditionally.
At least for now, the paths of the people on both sides overlap. This group of people are willing to serve themselves and risk life and death for themselves. This is enough. It will not be too late to decide how to treat them based on the situation in the future.
"Don't worry, Alois. I received all the education I should have in Vienna. My teacher also asked me to carefully study the works of Archduke Karl. He is indeed a calm and pragmatic commander. Although I dare not say that I have
His talent and experience, but at least I have been taught by his words and deeds, I will cherish my army as much as I cherish my own eyes." Aiglon solemnly promised him.
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Just when Aigron mentioned that great commander, he didn't know that Archduke Karl was also mentioning him at this moment.
At this time, Justice Karl looked at his daughter, whom he loved so much but who also made him so sad, with sad eyes.
"Teresa, we have been calm for a few days, are you really unwilling to change your mind?" He asked tremblingly in the study.
Teresa didn't speak, she just nodded slowly and stubbornly.
And this nod is worth a thousand words.
Hopeless.
The elderly father could only sigh in his heart again.
These days, he has been worrying about this matter, tossing and sighing at night. He thought of various ways, but found that he actually didn't have many choices.
If he could harden his heart and lock up his daughter, it would indeed prevent her from doing things that would ruin the family's reputation, but he could never make up his mind to make such a cruel decision.
Maybe this is the fate destined by God... He could only lament like this.
It's too late to regret now. He knows his daughter, and Teresa's threats are definitely not just words. If he doesn't do anything now and Teresa talks nonsense, the palace may not be able to speak out, then
Even he couldn't control the situation.
So no matter how unwilling he was, he could only make that decision in the end.
"Okay... okay! Since you are so determined to go crazy, what can I say?" Finally, he sighed and looked out the window dejectedly, "I allow it."
"Dad!" Teresa raised her head in surprise. "Thank you!"
Seeing his daughter's smiling face, Archduke Karl felt a twinge in his heart.
"No need to thank me, I just hope God has mercy so that you in the future will not regret your decision today."
"Dad...I won't." Teresa shook her head, trying to hide her ecstasy.
"You should still remember what I told you before, right?" Archduke Karl asked. "If you two get together, I can bless you, but you can't kidnap us with family affection and let me and your brothers be kidnapped.
Compelled to act for your purposes and his."
Teresa nodded again.
"I won't do that, Father."
"Then...can you promise me one more thing?" Father's eyes became more severe.
"What?" Teresa asked.
"Once you leave the country, you will never enter the country again without being invited by our government." Archduke Karl said word for word.
"..." Teresa opened her eyes wide and was so shocked that she was speechless.
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