Chapter 204 I Didn’t Expect This Result

Gallieni stood on the podium of the House of Representatives and delivered a stern speech:

"Gentlemen, I don't know how to describe this."

"Your industrial property rights are protected by property rights laws, but the troops trained in the army are not."

"Ciel trained this force and he used it to achieve victory on the battlefield, but he was left out."

"This will have a very bad effect in the army. Everyone will wonder, if they have worked hard for the army, will they end up being excluded like Shire?"

Immediately below, some congressmen began to boo:

"But this is the army. The army belongs to the country and not anyone else!"

"If Ciel trains it, Ciel will command it. Over time, Ciel will control this army."

"We can't let this happen. Trainers and command troops should be separated in the first place!"

…

What the congressmen said makes sense, and this is even routine practice in the military.

For example, in the promotion of mid- to senior-level officers, those who are promoted often do not stay in their original troops but are transferred to other troops to face new environments and new subordinates.

The purpose of this is to prevent commanders from developing their own power by serving in a unit for too long.

However, Gallieni came prepared. He had already known that the MPs would say this and answered calmly:

"That's not the point, gentlemen!"

"The key is that only he can use the troops trained by Charles. He can use these troops to achieve victory, but in the hands of others, it is a complete failure!"

"This is war time, and I think we should concentrate all our forces on the enemy instead of wasting them like consumables!"

Wells and others immediately stood up and echoed:

"Gallieni is right. Look at what is happening on the battlefield. Joffre is losing the war. He used Charles's troops!"

"Those troops should be in Ciel's hands until one of us learns his tactics!"

"If Xiafei wants to use those troops, he should at least learn how to use them. I suggest that he become a disciple of Charles!"

There was laughter from the congressmen in the conference room, and the congressmen who supported Xiafei looked embarrassed. They could not deny the defeat on the battlefield, but Ciel always won.

At this time Grevi stood up and Shi Shiran asked Gallieni on the podium:

"General, may I question whether this is the right time to discuss this matter?"

"More than 40,000 troops are under siege in Cape Town. I think we should discuss how to rescue them!"

Gallieni secretly said, here we come.

This was a question that he could not avoid and was difficult to answer. Grevi placed himself on the moral high ground, while Gallieni and Charles threatened the Parliament with the lives of more than 40,000 people!

…

On the train bound for Cape Town, Charles was discussing the battle plan with Brownie and Estenny.

"Our target is Rhodes!" Charles pointed to the map and said: "The terrain here is flat and suitable for tanks to break through. The Germans have deployed two artillery battalions there, but they are 77MM field guns!"

Ciel turned to Brownie and said, "You know how to deal with it!"

"Yes, of course!" Brownie nodded confidently.

Estini's expression was a little strange: "Sir, we only break through from one wing? This means we have to walk the entire distance!"

"Yes!" Charles nodded.

"But the tracks of the 'Mark I' tank need to be replaced after thirty kilometers." Estini reminded: "The whole journey is at least 25 kilometers, which is almost the upper limit. The 'Mark I' may not be able to walk back!"

Thirty kilometers is the result of the test on flat ground. The situation on the battlefield will be much more severe. In addition, there is still fighting. It is almost impossible to complete the entire 25 kilometers.

Charles replied: "We will not drive it back, they will be left with the Germans. Our purpose is to save people!"

…

"Of course Charles will put rescue first." Gallieni replied: "The problem is that under the current situation, he cannot implement the rescue plan!"

Grevi continued to ask: "Can I know the reason? Unless this is also a military secret!"

"No, of course not." Gallieni smiled softly: "The situation is very critical. Charles believes that if you want to rescue the trapped troops, you must obtain absolute command authority, even the commander-in-chief. Can you do it? ?”

The conference room was in an uproar. This meant that Xiafei also listened to Charles's command, and this was basically impossible.

In fact, Gallieni was talking nonsense. He knew that every minute the meaningless discussion here was extended, Charles would have one more minute to prepare.

The others were frightened by Gallieni, but Grevi remained awake. He asked expressionlessly:

"But what does this have to do with today's issue?"

"If this is true, General, we should now discuss the issue of command."

"But that's not the case. What we are discussing now is Ciel's conditions!"

Armand took advantage of the situation to boo:

"Yes, there is only one truth. Ciel took advantage of this matter."

"He used the lives of more than 40,000 French soldiers as leverage to gain control of the army."

"You know what it means to have control of the military? That's the foundation of a dictator!"

The whole crowd was in an uproar, and even Wells could not refute that these words of the right hit the crux of this issue, and they were indeed compromising with Charles.

…

After finishing the battle plan, Charles got off the train at the town of Morik on the way, where Major Laurent's car was already waiting for him.

Laurent also brought two cars, one with guards and the other with the radio station's communications squad. He was worried that there would be emergencies on the front line that needed to be dealt with.

As the car approached Paris, Charles received a telegram that the troops had arrived at Rhodes.

Charles nodded and ordered: "Call back: Tell the general that the troops have arrived successfully!"

…

In the House of Representatives, Gallieni looked a little embarrassed under the difficulties of the members.

Wells and other members of the House of Representatives thought this was not a difficult matter, but they did not expect that it would rise to the level of a "dictator" and they all kept silent and did not dare to speak.

The conference room was filled with arrogant shouts and boos from the right wing.

At this time, a communications soldier quickly walked into the conference room. He walked up to Gallieni and whispered something in his ear.

Gallieni breathed a sigh of relief. He puffed up his chest and glanced coldly at Grevi and Armand, his tone full of sarcasm:

"Gentlemen, Charles's troops have arrived at Rhodes, and he will launch a rescue operation soon!"

"I'm so sorry! We did this because we discovered that there were people in the parliament who would provide intelligence directly to the Germans."

"And Ciel, from the moment I stand here, his rescue operation has already begun."

"Now, does anyone still doubt his intentions?"

The whole place fell silent instantly.

Wells, who was originally extremely anxious, also breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged glances with several congressmen around him.

Grevi was stunned. He originally thought this was a good opportunity to overthrow Ciel, but he didn't expect this to be the result!