"I'm afraid this is my last help before I say goodbye to you."
The earl's words made Aiglon both surprised and a little moved.
After all, although he said it easily, if he really wanted to do such a thing, he would definitely need to take risks.
The two have been together for many years and have accumulated a lot of feelings after all.
"Thank you, sir, I accept your offer. However, no need." Aiglon shook his head gently, "I have just said that no matter what I explain to the outside world, the Bourbon family will not believe me.
Yes, in their eyes I was born guilty, and unless I die, they will not be happy if I do anything - in this case, why should I give them peace of mind?"
"Perhaps this is indeed the case, Your Highness." The Earl nodded, but soon changed the topic, "However, Your Highness, in politics, a person's stance is often not addressed to his opponents, but to other people.
Listen. You have publicly promised to the King of France that you have no intention of uniting with the Orleans family to deal with him. Whether he believes it or not, it means that he can use your guarantee to silence others, and the Orleans family can no longer use your sign.
Winning over your supporters is enough."
He added in a low voice, "In your current situation, it is difficult to communicate with the outside world, and it is even less possible to interfere in France's internal affairs. You are absolutely weak, so you should retreat to the bottom line and don't let others consume your remaining prestige. Wait.
Turn around, this is the right thing to do.”
Aigron listened carefully to the earl's words, and gradually felt that they were quite reasonable.
Now that he has nothing, all he has left is the name and prestige left by his father. No matter what, he should not let others damage his last asset.
Therefore, it is not impossible to temporarily give in to the Bourbon royal family for this purpose.
Of course, there is a bottom line for making concessions - that is, there is no guarantee that he will not covet the throne of the French monarch in the future.
As for how to not give up the pursuit of the throne and at the same time express a stance not to interfere in France's internal affairs (temporarily), that requires certain expression skills.
In short, the Orleans family cannot be allowed to take advantage out of thin air without paying any price.
Although the historical line has changed due to his time travel, the historical fact that the Bourbon family is decayed and nothing more than "withered bones in the grave" will definitely not change. He does not need to be afraid at all; and the Orleans family is the real roadblock.
This family has all the advantages that an ambitious person must have.
They are ambitious, and as a branch of the royal family, they have been working tirelessly to overthrow the main branch and seize the throne for generations;
They are shameless. In order to achieve their goals, the previous generation of Dukes did not hesitate to betray their class, join the Revolutionary Party, and change their names to Philip Equality. This generation of Dukes was also active in the revolution and was appreciated by Danton. Then he did not hesitate when the wind was not in his favor.
Betrayed the revolution, fled France, and escaped the bloody storm of the Revolution;
They are also tolerant and do not like luxury. They are generous to those around them and do not hesitate to reward them generously, so they have won many hearts.
They also have a group of think tanks and counselors around them, who advise them, run around and win over all parties, and the Mr. Gordon they saw that day was one of them.
He had to admit that under the current situation, this family was in an absolutely dominant position over him. Although he stubbornly refused their attempts to win over him with his pride, this was the reality.
Therefore, no matter what, he could not let the Orleans family continue to use him. Even if he temporarily compromised with the Bourbon royal family, he could not make Orleans happy.
Orleans and Bourbon are both future enemies, but enemies also have priorities.
Once he thought clearly about the pros and cons, Aigron made up his mind.
Dignity is of course very important, but you cannot stick to it blindly. It can be temporarily put aside for more important purposes.
"Well, you are right, sir." Aiglon lowered his head respectfully, "I really need to stay away from the whirlpool of France. Let the Orleans family and the Bourbon family fight on their own. It has nothing to do with me.
I am willing to guarantee it to the King of France. If necessary, I can write a written guarantee."
Seeing that Aiglon was on the right track, the earl smiled happily.
"It's great that you can listen to my opinion with an open mind, and I will convey it to you."
Aigron didn't speak anymore, but looked at his guardian.
There is really a lack of such people around him.
Although Chanel was loyal to herself, she had no experience and no idea about the affairs of various countries on the European continent. She could not be the kind of person who could give her advice and suggest how she should act.
Therefore, he lacks an advisor like the earl who is loyal and can advise him.
Even if he escapes, the lack of such talents around him is destined to be a fatal shortcoming.
If you don't find a way to solve it, even if you escape, trying to rebuild the great cause will be nothing more than a mirror.
It's a pity that although the count is willing to make suggestions for himself, he is an Austrian after all. Out of years of feelings, he is happy to defend himself, but his bottom line is also very clear, that is, Austria comes first. If he violates this principle, he will not
Maybe I can't do anything for myself anymore.
We have to part ways after all... He sighed inwardly.
The Count saw that Aiglon was slightly depressed, but he misunderstood and thought that Aiglon was frustrated by giving in to the Bourbon royal family, so he opened his mouth to comfort him.
"Your Highness, you don't have to regret this. You won't lose anything by staying away from France, which has abandoned your family. You don't need to miss the lost crown anymore. It has disappeared. You are now
In Austria, although it is temporarily cramped, there is no way out. If you work hard and become the son-in-law of Archduke Karl in the future, then in the next few decades you can exert your influence in this empire as an important member of the royal family.
Use your talents, and I think it won't humiliate your status. Even in the worst case, you can live a leisurely and prosperous secluded life, which is already beyond the reach of many people."
Although the earl's words were completely inconsistent with Aigron's own wishes, he just thought that this was probably the best route he could take in the eyes of people around him who had good intentions towards him.
His swordsmanship teacher, Captain Foresty, also tried to persuade him with similar words. Apparently, this was also the consensus of the people around him.
They don't want to be exposed to those stormy waves anymore, and would rather live quietly in obscurity as members of the royal family.
Maybe many people would be willing to accept it, but he could not accept this path. This was not a momentary impulse, but a matter of careful consideration and weighing. Even if the Earl was so sincere, he could not change his mind.
He couldn't accept this result.
Besides, the plan has been painstakingly carried out to this point, and there is no way he can back down.
"You are right, sir, I think I should do this." Aiglon replied. "There is nothing to regret if France disappears with the wind. I can also find my own life in Austria, so there is nothing to regret."
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He said this with sincerity, enough to fool the earl.
"Her Royal Highness Teresa is very cute and has a good temper. It's worth thinking about your future life." The count's smile was a little weird, like teasing, but also serious advice, "If you are willing, I can
Find ways to create opportunities for you again.”
"This... you don't have to worry about it. I'll handle my own affairs myself." Aigron shook his head, "Teresa probably wouldn't like the way others keep approaching her in a low-key manner."
"Well, since you say so, I won't bother with it." The Earl sighed with some disappointment, "After all, it is best for young people to be responsible for their own affairs. Older people like us are too controlling.
I'm afraid it will have the opposite effect. Of course, I still hope you will be more attentive. This has nothing to do with dignity."
After finishing speaking, he stood up from the sofa again and lowered his head to bid farewell to the young man. "Then I will complete my current task. Your Highness, you can give it to me at any time after you write the letter. I will definitely convey it to you.
French Embassy."
"I'm really touched that you went above and beyond to help me. Thank you, sir." Aigron also stood up and bowed to say goodbye. "Maybe not long after, you will
A new chapter in life will come, but even so, I will remember the help you have given me, and I wish you all the best in the future."
"Even if I leave this palace in the future, I will always pay attention to you, Your Highness." The Count replied with a smile, "I have watched you grow up, and I have spent more time with you than your parents combined.
I say it without any shame, I have put a lot of effort into you, and I hope more than anyone else that you can become an excellent person, so that I can prove that my nearly ten years of life have not been in vain. From the current point of view, I am very grateful for your growth.
Very satisfied, Your Highness, I hope you will be the same in the future."
"I hope so too." Aigron replied with a smile.
The two of them said goodbye, and the count left in a hurry. It seemed that he was trying to contact someone from the French Embassy in Austria.
And he couldn't just let the count do the work.
He walked back to his desk, took out the letter paper, and began to formulate the wording of his letter to King Charles X of France.
"Your Highness, are you writing a script?" Chanel walked over with concern, "If so, let me write it and you can rest."
"In a sense, I am indeed writing a script, but the audience for this script is not Austrians, but French people." Aiglon replied, "So, this can only be written by me, Chanel."
Chanel was a little confused, but since Aigron answered like this, she said no more.
"Then let me make you a cup of coffee, Your Highness."
"Last year, my aunt Paulina passed away." Aigron said suddenly.
"Huh?" This unanswered answer made Chanel a little confused.
Then, she looked at Aiglon with some sadness and said, "Your Highness...please express your condolences."
"My condolences...?" Aigron smiled, "I have no condolences. Who would grieve for someone whom they have no memory of?"
He had long been accustomed to the death of members of the Bonaparte family.
Napoleon died in 1821, Napoleon's sister, his aunt Elisa, died in 1820, and Napoleon's sister, his sister-in-law Polina, died in 1825, which was last year. Regarding the "death of a relative", he had already
If you get used to it, there will definitely be more in the future.
What's more, they were not his real relatives in the first place.
His family affection does not come from blood, but from the bonds around him.
The only kind of "relatives" he will treat favorably are this kind of people.