Eagle’s Glory

"His Royal Highness, we will leave traces forever, we are together! Forever!"

Theresa's tone was excited and affectionate, and she was obviously moved by Aegron's arrangement.

"Of course, of course." Aigron smiled and nodded again and again, "We are destined to be remembered by history together, just like the previous generation-"

After speaking, they hugged each other like this.

After the excitement subsided, Teresa finally felt that something was wrong - although they were all wearing civilian clothes at this time, but the guards surrounded them, and their every move would fall into the eyes of these guards, although No one dared to speak up and disturb the unmarried couple's elegance, but it was still a bit beyond her ability.

Moreover, some of the prisoners who were doing labor in the distance also noticed the abnormality here, and stood there and looked at the pair of young girls curiously. Although the soldiers overseeing were shouting, a slight disturbance was inevitable.

Therefore, although Teresa was reluctant, she broke free from her embrace, and then forcibly calmed down, pretending to calmly speak to the young man.

"His Royal Highness, take me there to have a look."

"Happy." Aegron replied with a smile.

So, he took Teresa and patrolled the cemetery that had just begun to be built.

Because many parts of the design of the memorial cemetery were completed by Aegron himself, he was quite familiar with this place, and led Teresa to point and tell her what the future would look like.

Wherever they passed along the way, the prisoners who were still working hard stopped their work one after another and paid tribute to the boys and girls under the guidance of the guards. Whether their respect was from the heart or forced, At least Agron and Teresa are getting the respect they deserve.

Soon, under the leadership of Aegron, they came to the center of the cemetery, and here they could see the stone seat and foundation, and soon, a huge marble statue would stand here.

"I'm going to put a statue here, the statue is an eagle with an olive branch flying to the torch of Olympia, and at the end of the olive branch is a small cross - it symbolizes the peace that has come to this ancient land and also symbolizes As Christendom re-emerges Greece into the embrace of freedom. Underneath the statue will be a commemorative relief of those martyrs who rallied and gave their lives for this great cause - Lord Byron's image will be prominently displayed one."

Under Aigron's explanation, Teresa's heart was full of emotions, and her eyes were full of brilliance. Obviously, she also imagined the final completion of the statue in her mind.

"Very good, Your Highness!" She smiled very happily, "However, does that eagle mean you?"

"Well..." Aegron lowered his gaze in embarrassment.

Deep down he certainly thought so, but it seemed a little embarrassing to forcibly brag in front of Teresa.

"This eagle symbolizes our Knights of Fontainebleau, and it also symbolizes all those who thought that the cause of Greek independence was **** and willing to sacrifice their lives. It was they who saved this country and brought this land back to life—" After a moment, he replied.

"But in my mind, the one who brought the olive branch is you—" Teresa said emotionally. "If it weren't for you, maybe things would be completely different."

"I just follow the times," Aegron replied.

It's not that he was being modest on purpose, but that he was very clear in his heart that his actions this time, in the final analysis, was because he knew the direction of history, and he knew very well that even without him, Greece would inevitably become independent under the interference of foreign powers. .

But it was impossible for him to tell Teresa all this. Now in the eyes of everyone, he is the hero who turned the tide and pulled the Greek independence cause out of the desperate situation.

He is happy to be this big hero, but there is always a voice in his heart telling him that he can't be fascinated by the hero's halo - after all, as his influence on the direction of history becomes greater and greater, the reference value of the historical line will inevitably become Getting lower and lower, maybe soon, everything will even change beyond recognition.

History is not every moment is an inevitable destiny, but the sum of the decisions that everyone makes at the moment. With the changes in the environment, the decisions people make will also change. The more changes, the more the direction of history. will become more and more unrecognizable.

And what Aigron wanted was that history favored his chosen path—he wanted to make himself emperor of France.

In his heart, he reminded himself again that he must abandon the arrogance of "thinking he knows history" in the future, and he must measure the situation with a cautious attitude before making a decision.

He is no longer the poor prince who has nothing, and now he has many followers and prestige accumulated through victory, these are his valuable assets; but relative to his dreams, these assets are far from It's not enough, if he spends it recklessly, he will be doomed if he is not careful, and the hope that he has won with great difficulty will be ruined.

"His Royal Highness?" Teresa couldn't help calling him again because she saw the young man suddenly fell into deep thought.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm a little lost." Aegron looked up at the surrounding open space, and then sighed, "I think of the people who sleep here forever, there are many of my loyal followers, and they will never again I won't see the day when my dream will come true."

Hearing Aegron say this, Teresa felt a little sad.

However, she still comforted the young man, "His Royal Highness, they follow you without hesitation knowing that there is a risk of death, and you have led them to a great cause, although they passed away unfortunately, but this It is a glorious death that will be praised forever, and if you can remember their sacrifice, they must be very happy in the spirit of heaven."

Although this consolation was only general, it was enough for Aegron.

Standing in the center of the mausoleum, he looked into the distance again.

Here is the trace he left on this new historical line.

It's the first, but definitely won't be the last.

And the fiancée around him will definitely follow him, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles are in front of him, he will never turn back.

Aegron turned his head and gestured to a guard next to him.

The guard immediately understood, and then took out a bouquet of flowers that had been prepared for a long time.

Agron took the flowers and handed them to Teresa.

"I think you must want to use this."

"Your Highness..." Teresa was surprised again, and then took the bouquet. "You are so cute today!"

She knew that His Highness felt ashamed of herself because of the previous turmoil, so she deliberately treated her more considerately and wanted to make herself happy.

And she is also willing to forgive His Highness for these mistakes. After all, who can live without faults?

"Everyone will become cute in front of our Princess Teresa." Aigron complimented with a smile.

Overjoyed, Teresa took the bouquet, then bent down and placed it under the pedestal of the unfinished statue, then raised her head to look up at the sky to pay tribute to Lord Byron and the rest of the dead. Heroes salute.

Everything Aegron prepared for her today made her elated, and she couldn't help but think of the future.

In the near future, they will hold their wedding on the ruins of the Parthenon, and in a more grand and glorious way than today, they will leave a permanent memorial on this land, and also let their lives and souls live on. Leave an indelible mark.

The combination of myself and His Royal Highness means that my life will truly enter another stage, and I will have a family, just like my mother, and do my best for the development of this family.

It's a heavy duty, but it's also an eternal bliss, because you will always be with your loved ones.

"Your Highness~" She turned her head to look at the young man, and then called softly.

"What's wrong?" Agron asked.

"One day we will leave here, you can't stay in Greece, and you don't need the Greek crown." Teresa said with a leisurely look, "But we won't be here forever, until one day you Our long-cherished wish is fulfilled, then we will come together again, I believe that everyone will cheer for us at that time..."

"Okay, I hope there will be such a day." Aegron nodded immediately and agreed.

"Then let's plant olive trees here together? We plant them ourselves," Teresa suggested, "When we return home with honor, let these trees welcome us, they are already lush by then. !"

Aegron's face suddenly became strange.

It's not that he doesn't want to cater to Teresa's romantic ideas, but... Does Teresa plant trees? I'm afraid that the sapling will die soon after it is put down. At that time, it will not be a bad sight, and it will become a bad omen.

"Why, are you underestimating me?" Teresa quickly saw the suspicion on Aegron's face, so she gave him a sideways look, "Don't forget, I grew up in the manor, so of course I touch these things. Well, did you forget that when you first came to our house, did I take you to go fishing?"

Since Teresa has said so, then Aigron has no other opinion.

It's a small thing anyway, as long as Teresa is happy, it's okay to have fun with her.

"Well, just do as you said. I'll ask someone to revise the design, and then ask them to find some olive saplings, and we'll plant them here together."

Agron originally thought Teresa's idea was abrupt, but after thinking about it carefully, expressing his condolences to the fallen soldiers by planting trees himself was a public relations stunt - of course, he and Teresa were just Symbolically plant some, and most of them still have to be done by these captives.

Anyway, it's a white laborer, and it doesn't matter if you use it more.

Seeing that His Highness cooperated with her own thoughts, Teresa was even more happy. She looked around excitedly, as if planning in her mind where to plant trees.

"When we come over again, we will definitely not be two people anymore. We will bring our children over together, and hope that they will grow up like the woods. The spirits of the martyrs who are sleeping here will definitely bless them... "She imagined the scene here in the future with longing, and she was overjoyed for a while. "We're going to be a big family."

Aigron laughed and joked. "Then you are busy."

Teresa immediately understood the teasing, and her face immediately turned red.

"It's my responsibility, what's there to complain about?" Then, she lowered her head and replied shyly, "And I can't work hard alone, you have to work hard too—"

There is no doubt that Teresa meant "After we get married, I can't be alone if we want to have more children, you have to work hard with me-"

However, when Aegron heard it, another thought suddenly appeared, "It's not enough for Teresa alone, so what about the others?"

He also knew that Teresa didn't mean this, so he quickly covered himself up, then pretended not to think about anything, and turned to hold Teresa's hand.

"Well, let's work together!"

"It's almost time, Your Highness." Teresa's eyes were full of affection, she even said boldly to Aegron, regardless of her shyness, "I'm sorry that you have waited for a long time because of my personal concerns. But this day is coming soon, and I will definitely make up for our wait! Your Highness, I can't wait..."

As Teresa, it is inappropriate to speak so blatantly, and it is a bit indecent, but at this moment, two people are talking about love, and she is in such a good mood, so she doesn't care about any decency. , expressing his heart to his fiancé.

How could this smart and beautiful girl imagine that just a few seconds ago, her dear fiancé would have such a flash of thought?

In this way, Aigron and Teresa toured the mausoleum area hand in hand, and they talked to each other about their vision for the future, until at last, they left here in a hurry under the salute of the soldiers and captives.

For Teresa, she was very satisfied with today's activities. She paid tribute to the poet she revered, and then made a promise for the future with Aegron.

In her mind, those unpleasant things had already been turned over, and they had become old things that did not need to be mentioned, and the intimacy between her and His Highness had returned to the previous one.

For Aegron, his plan has also completed an important stage. The victories and victories he has already won are brilliant enough, but it is not enough. He now needs to turn over these chapters, and then fully devote himself to it. in a new phase of their struggle.

In this new struggle, although his strength is weak, he has already stepped onto the chessboard tremblingly and has become a person who has the opportunity to control his own destiny. He will not let this opportunity pass.

Now that his army was rested enough, and that he and his officers were refreshed, it was time for a new adventure.