I Was a Tycoon in World War I: Starting to Save France

Chapter 262 Naked Interests

Chapter 3 is a little late again. Sorry, I just came back these two days and haven’t recovered much yet.

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Darius was stunned for a moment, then laughed. He glanced at his empty left sleeve and answered firmly: "I don't have any higher position, Colonel!"

Charles didn't argue too much. He asked calmly: "You should know my passive situation in the parliament, right?"

"Of course." Darius nodded, and then cursed indignantly: "Those stupid guys, they are always used by capitalists. If you hadn't proven yourself time and time again on the battlefield, they might still spend money Keep buying useless equipment in bulk!”

Darius was talking about the "Saint Chamoun" and the CA-1 tank.

This is known to everyone. The capitalists have defeated Charles' tanks time and time again through parliament. As a result, actual combat has proven time and time again that Charles' tanks are what is needed on the battlefield.

Veterans like Darius have a deeper understanding of this:

Capitalists control parliament to purchase these equipment in order to make money, but it is the soldiers fighting on the front lines who pay the price. Thousands of soldiers have lost their lives or become disabled because of the mistakes of the capitalists, but the capitalists do not have to take any responsibility for their mistakes.

Ciel nodded: "If we let it go, things like this will continue to happen in the future and will continue."

Darius agrees that capitalists will not give up any opportunity to make money. For example, now, the "Saint Chamoun" and CA-1, which have been proven useless and are even called "mobile coffins", can still get orders.

But after hesitating for a while, Darius asked in confusion: "But, what can I do?"

Then Darius seemed to understand: "I understand. I will organize a demonstration tomorrow. We will let them hear the voices of us veterans and let them understand that this is wrong..."

"No, Captain." Charles interrupted Darius: "They will not pay attention to these voices. They may send troops to suppress it, and they may even blame me."

Darius was silent.

Although this is ridiculous, it is true. Because the veteran survived with the help of Ciel, people will naturally think that this is a demonstration organized by Ciel.

Schaal revealed the mystery: "What I hope is that someone will speak up for veterans and soldiers on the front line in the House of Representatives!"

Darius was instantly petrified.

He considered several possibilities, but never thought that Ciel would give him such a high position.

"Xia, Master Xiaer." Darius was so nervous that he couldn't speak clearly. He stammered: "That, that means, we are going to establish a political party..."

"It's you who want to build a political party!" Charles emphasized.

Darius suddenly realized that Charles's military status did not allow him to participate in politics, unless he could withdraw from the military like Boulanger.

"Yes, yes." Darius swallowed hard: "It's me, of course it's me. I want to establish a political party."

Then Darius said in embarrassment: "But, Master Charles. I, maybe I am not that material at all. No one will listen to me. I have no appeal. No one is willing to follow me..."

Charles didn't answer, but raised his chin toward the factory outside the window.

Darius understood instantly: It didn't matter if he didn't have charisma, Ciel did. All he had to do was organize people who supported Ciel.

Thinking of this, Darius gradually gained confidence, and his speech returned to normal, with a hint of surprise in his tone: "This may be a good idea, Master Charles. There are too many people supporting you, not just in the orphanage, but also among the citizens. There are many admirers of yours too, we should organize them to do the right thing!”

Then Darius nodded firmly: "Yes, this should be done! We cannot let those stupid and greedy capitalists manipulate us. If this continues, France will be corroded by these moths sooner or later. We must be brave Stand up and fight for the rights that belong to us!”

He became more and more angry: "Soldiers on the front line can't even decide what equipment they use. They have to fight with things that the capitalists forcefully put on them, and pay with their lives for it, just because the capitalists want to make money. This is ridiculous. ! We must stop them!"

Ciel nodded secretly, knowing that Darius had the potential to participate in politics.

"I have nothing to do with this matter." Ciel said softly, "This is the veterans' discretion."

"Of course." Darius nodded affirmatively: "In fact, the veterans have been discussing this matter all the time. I was inspired by them and decided to form a political party."

He was so confident and firm in his tone that Ciel almost believed that what he said was true.

After that, Charles did not stay in the factory any longer.

As a new party was about to be born, Charles thought it would be better to stay away from suspicion. Although everyone knows what is going on, at least there is no problem with the procedure.

There is no law that stipulates that Darius cannot form a political party or participate in politics, and there is no law that stipulates that he, the leader of the party, cannot listen to Shire's "suggestions", and there is no law that stipulates that members of this political party cannot be Shire's supporters.

The reason for doing this is because Charles knows very well that if he wants to defeat Schneider in the House of Representatives, it is not enough to rely solely on capitalists such as Steed and Wells.

In the final analysis, their relationship with Ciel was an exchange of interests.

One day, as long as Schneider can offer more attractive benefits, they will side with Schneider without hesitation.

Among them, Steed's connection will be closer, because if this continues, almost everything produced by the Saint-Etienne Arsenal will be tied to the industrial property rights owned by Charles, and Schneider will hardly be able to offer more tempting benefits.

This is not the case with the shipyard in Wells. Its shipbuilding industry is closely linked to Schneider's steel forging, and Charles has to be on guard.

No matter what the situation is, "it is better to rely on yourself than on others" is still the truth, and seeking support from others is not a solution after all.

As for whether Darius will be able to fly solo after his wings grow hard in the future, Charles thinks there is no need to worry about this.

The reason is simple. This political party is based on Charles, and all the members of the party are Charles' supporters.

One day Darius really has such an idea, and he will soon understand that the result of flying solo is "flying solo".

Charles's thinking seems a bit cruel. He must abandon all emotional colors and think about problems and every ally purely from the perspective of interests. Even admirers like Darius who can be called "confidants" are no exception.

Including Lucia and the "Lady in White".

But Charles had to do this because he understood that there was no room for emotions in politics; it was only about interests, naked interests.

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