Eagle’s Glory

[Chapter preface was accidentally marked as 172... the next chapter will continue to 172]\u003c/p\u003e

Because of Aigron's willful and reckless adventure, Teresa was so angry that she rarely lost her composure. She even beat her husband with a cane in front of others. Comfort Teresa. \u003c/p\u003e

Fortunately, Teresa is not a vengeful character. After being coaxed by Aigron for a few words, she will not pursue it anymore. It's just that she asked Aigron not to take such risks deliberately in pursuit of excitement. Naturally, Aigron Say yes—whether you actually follow through is another matter. \u003c/p\u003e

In this way, the short-term turmoil between the young couple died down, and they enjoyed the time together again, playing together around the small town surrounded by mountains, having a good time. \u003c/p\u003e

Of course, traveling in mountains and rivers is just a pastime for them to relieve their mood, and their energy is destined to be put on the family business. \u003c/p\u003e

In this new year's winter, Aigron has always maintained close contact with Paris, because the distance with France is a lot closer, so the time for him to exchange information with the Count of Monte Cristo and the Marquis of Treville has naturally been shortened. A lot—that is to say, before he could only point out the general direction, and then let his subordinates play freely and report the progress to himself regularly, but now, he can try to direct himself to some extent. \u003c/p\u003e

Of course, he trusted the abilities of his subordinates, and he was not interested in "directing" everything, which would only plunge everyone into chaos. \u003c/p\u003e

He limited the scope of his personal command to propaganda work. \u003c/p\u003e

In this regard, he naturally drew on the "post-example", that is, the experience of Napoleon III during the dormant period (1836-1848) in history. \u003c/p\u003e

At that time, Napoleon III had no soldiers and no money, but he tried his best to gain his reputation. In addition to leading a few subordinates to engage in mutiny, he paid more attention to trying his best to catch up with the current political hotspots at that time, using his own Use this kind of political commentary to output opinions, on the one hand to accumulate fame for yourself, and on the other hand to grasp your own basic market. \u003c/p\u003e

He keenly grasped the resurgence of revolutionary ideas on the European continent at that time, the bourgeoisie in various countries and the new generation of educated young people were full of political enthusiasm, and they peddled around the political values ​​with the core of state intervention in the economy and the protection of the interests of workers and peasants. \u003c/p\u003e

Since this is a "successful experience", Aigron naturally absorbed the reference unceremoniously.

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However, reference does not mean copying everything, and "politics" has the characteristics of the times. \u003c/p\u003e

Napoleon III in history, during his dormant period, France was no longer ruled by the Bourbon family at the same time, but entered the era of the July Dynasty ruled by the Orleans family. "The above is in danger. In order to find legitimacy for their rule, the Orleans family advertises that they take the middle way, neither radical nor conservative, and at the same time try to curry favor with political forces such as royalists, imperialists, and republicans. It is even more declared to protect the interests of every social class. \u003c/p\u003e

In this case, there is no need to argue about "whether class reconciliation is necessary". Napoleon III only needs to prove that he is more willing and capable of class reconciliation than the Orleans family. \u003c/p\u003e

At the same time, during that period, after a series of revolutions in the 1930s and 1940s, the dull masses in various European countries were rekindled, not only passionate college students, but even small shopkeepers and businessmen who were always very indifferent to politics. , and also actively participated in politics, demanding to expand their political rights (the intuitive performance is to fight for voting rights). \u003c/p\u003e

Britain, France, and Prussia became a typical representative of this round of political frenzy. As a result, the Chartist Movement swept the country in England, and there were many barricade revolutions in France. In Prussia, the "Laiyin Zeitung" and its most famous editor were born, and finally ended with the revolutionary frenzy that swept across Europe in 1848. \u003c/p\u003e

In such an era, Napoleon III didn't have to bother to argue with others whether socialism was good or not. He only needed to argue that the socialism he wanted was the most likely to be realized. \u003c/p\u003e

The situation Aegron is now facing is quite different. \u003c/p\u003e

It is now 1829, and the whole of Europe has just emerged from the flames of war. The flames of the Great Revolution were extinguished by bayonets, and Europe was bound by the shackles of the Holy Alliance. \u003c/p\u003e

Under this general sentiment, it is completely infeasible to copy the experience of Napoleon III. On the contrary, if Aigron himself advocates social revolution, it will put him in a situation where he is hated by the Holy Alliance. not get the support of the general public. \u003c/p\u003e

For this group of people who have survived the catastrophe and have no enthusiasm for grand ideals, the set of ideas that Aigron said does not make much sense. To impress people, he must talk about something more practical and more in line with everyone's own interests. thing. \u003c/p\u003e

Just because he understood this, he focused on expanding the scope of voters and determining the state system by public opinion. \u003c/p\u003e

In the final analysis, it is a sentence-"Bonaparte is universal suffrage!"\u003c/p\u003e

This slogan is enough to touch people's hearts, but it can mainly touch the urban poor and the working class. They have received a certain amount of education, and in densely populated cities and factories, they can really feel the baptism of various ideological trends and understand their political rights. importance. \u003c/p\u003e

But on the other side, there is an equally large population, but the whole silent countryside. \u003c/p\u003e

A large number of peasant groups are bound to the land, working all day so that they have no time or interest to pay attention to the outside world, and stay away from all political trends. They often think that these things are fashionable things for urbanites (and often harmful), the right to vote is also a dispensable novelty for them, and their spiritual world is often the same as that of their ancestors for thousands of years, preferring to stay in the church. \u003c/p\u003e

If you want to impress these people, you have to play some new tricks. \u003c/p\u003e

It is a feasible way to get closer to the church. \u003c/p\u003e

Because he gave the Pope a large amount of bribes in the past, Egron has a good relationship with the Church of Rome. The Pope even publicly praised him for "expelling the heretics" many times. It can be said that he is already a friend of the Church on a religious level. up. \u003c/p\u003e

However, the Gaul Church has always had great independence since ancient times, and has a good relationship with the Holy See, which does not mean that the Gaul Church naturally tends to Aigron's side. Love representing the orthodox Bourbon family - after all, how many centuries they have been working together. \u003c/p\u003e

This is by no means good news for Aigron. \u003c/p\u003e

Because of his proximity to France, Aigron was able to observe the current situation in France at a close distance. He confirmed that the French people are now extremely tired of the Bourbon dynasty's perverse actions. This general opposition has been accumulated for a long time. It seems that as long as there is a spark , it will be able to ignite the whole country and cause this dynasty that was finally restored to fall again. \u003c/p\u003e

However, the so-called "rotten ships also have three-point nails". The Bourbon dynasty ruled France for three centuries. Counting the previous branches of Capet, it has ruled France for nearly a thousand years. Its "orthodoxy" is so strong that it cannot will be easily erased. \u003c/p\u003e

After losing popular support, the pillar they can rely on is the inexplicable inertial loyalty endowed by "orthodoxy". \u003c/p\u003e

And what Aigron wants to do is to cut off this inertia. \u003c/p\u003e

If you want to impress the peasants, you must first impress the Gaul churchgoers, not to mention letting these churchgoers support and support Bonaparte, at least let them not hate or despise Bonaparte. \u003c/p\u003e

As long as this can be done, it is tantamount to cutting off the spiritual connection between the countryside and the court, that is, to stop the peasants from being foolishly loyal to the Bourbon family. \u003c/p\u003e

In general, Aigron has prepared two ways for his propaganda strategy - to win over the urban poor with the promise of universal suffrage; to impress the church and peasants with religious sentiments. \u003c/p\u003e

This is logically obvious, but the problem is how to do it in action. \u003c/p\u003e

After leisurely entertainment, Aigron fell into deep thought. \u003c/p\u003e

Teresa, like Eggron, was troubled by this problem, and she also racked her brains to help her husband. \u003c/p\u003e

On this day, the couple continued to discuss this issue while walking in the snow-covered forest. \u003c/p\u003e

"Your Highness, it is very difficult to defeat the Bourbon family in terms of religious sentiments. After all, they are the descendants of St. Louis and the Sun King. For thousands of years, they have countless myths to package their family. They He is the protector of the church." Teresa said to Aigron in a straightforward tone. \u003c/p\u003e

"I know..." Aigron nodded dejectedly, "But even if it is a problem, we have to find a way to solve it. I don't know how I should get involved with religion, but I have to do it."\u003c/p \u003e

Teresa stopped, then tilted her head to look at her husband. \u003c/p\u003e

Although this young man has become a father, he is still as handsome and elegant as before. \u003c/p\u003e

However, I can't see any pious breath from him-because I get along with Aigron day and night, Teresa understands Aigron's religious attitude better than anyone else. \u003c/p\u003e

That is complete disbelief, and even a bit of sarcasm every time God is mentioned. \u003c/p\u003e

It's a joke that such a person wants to play a religious saint, and no one will believe it. \u003c/p\u003e

"Oh, Your Highness is good in everything, but his attitude towards religion is a bit cynical." Teresa couldn't help but sigh, "If you can be as devout as my parents, then everything will be perfect."\u003c/p\u003e

"Teresa, as long as it is beneficial to me, I would rather play the role of a saint, but are you sure you will like it?" Aegron asked angrily, "Don't forget, those old-fashioned ones even care about the tricks on the bed. "\u003c/p\u003e

"Shut up!" Although there were only the two of them here, Teresa still stopped Aegron's profane words in embarrassment, "Your Highness, you should be glad that you lived in a good age, otherwise, you would have to rely on these If you don’t, you should be dragged and burned to death!”\u003c/p\u003e

"How is it possible? I am the grandson of the Habsburg emperor and the husband of the Habsburg princess. It is not my turn to burn anyone to death." Aigron replied disdainfully, "You look back at history, your ancestors were burned to death There are so many people, has there ever been a great noble?"\u003c/p\u003e

Teresa was so choked that she couldn't speak. Although she wanted to refute Aigron, she also knew that she really couldn't refute this issue. \u003c/p\u003e

The Habsburg family in history was indeed a pious guardian of Christianity. They set up the Inquisition in Spain and used fire to burn all heretics with evil intentions. The Thirty Years War plunged the whole of Germany into the flames of war, reducing the population by one-third...\u003c/p\u003e

However, even so, the Habsburg family still talked and laughed with those "heretical" Protestant nobles. Even the Elector of Palatinate, who publicly raised the rebellious flag and fired the first shot of the Thirty Years' War, only expelled thing. \u003c/p\u003e

Although I don't want to admit it emotionally, in fact, this is "reading off the plate". For the nobles, religion has always been just a political toy. Ron, that's right. \u003c/p\u003e

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Teresa wanted to argue with her husband a few more words, but she suddenly thought of something, looking at the trees with snow-covered branches in the distance, she suddenly muttered to herself. \u003c/p\u003e

"Fire torture..."\u003c/p\u003e

"Teresa?" Aegron was a little surprised when he saw Teresa's appearance. "What's wrong with you?"\u003c/p\u003e

"Your Highness... I have an idea." Teresa suddenly turned her head and looked at Aigron excitedly. \u003c/p\u003e

"What idea?" Aigron suddenly became interested. \u003c/p\u003e

"The most important thing you can boast—well, I mean proclaim—is the victory and glory that the Bonaparte family once brought to France. And victory is patriotism, so the Bonaparte family is patriotism. The representative of the doctrine—" Teresa said excitedly. \u003c/p\u003e

"That's true—at least logically," Aegron replied. \u003c/p\u003e

"In the past, religion was religion, country was country, and even for the sake of interests, the kings would have serious conflicts with the church, but it's different now—these two things can be combined into one." Teresa continued He continued enthusiastically, "As long as you integrate patriotism and religion, then you can continue the logic I just had -"\u003c/p\u003e

"Extend..." Aigron frowned. \u003c/p\u003e

The Bonaparte family is the representative of patriotism, and patriotism is religion, so the Bonaparte family is the guardian of religion. \u003c/p\u003e

In theory, it seems to make sense...? \u003c/p\u003e

Aigron suddenly became excited. \u003c/p\u003e

"Interesting, Teresa." He nodded. \u003c/p\u003e

"There is a martyr who was burned to death who is very suitable to speak for you." Teresa showed a playful smile. \u003c/p\u003e

"Who?" Aegron asked back. \u003c/p\u003e

"Saint Joan of Arc." Teresa replied without hesitation, "wasn't she inspired by religion to defend the country? She saved the country, drove away the evil invaders, and then died at the stake—— The Bonaparte family led France to the greatest peak, but such a magnificent achievement was destroyed by evil invaders, and the first emperor was unfortunately martyred... Aren't the two very similar? Joan of Arc is the Bonaparte family He is also the forerunner of the late emperor in heaven!"\u003c/p\u003e