Chapter 553 The Last Condition

After a while, Captain Jeremiah and others returned to Charles.

"General," said Captain Jeremi, "we would like to have the right to go home for leave."

Charles agreed without thinking: "Of course."

As he spoke, he raised his head to the staff officer beside him. The staff officer took out a backup document from his briefcase and handed it over to cover the rain with his body.

Charles explained: "This is the rotation plan we have drawn up. Take a look."

Captain Jeremiah took it in one hand and turned it over, then his eyes lit up and he excitedly shouted to everyone around him: "We will get a week's holiday after each round!"

The soldiers instantly burst into cheers.

The previous rounds were rear garrison, third-line garrison, second-line garrison... one level at a time, moving to the front line, staying on the front line for a week before going back and starting all over again, with no time off at all.

Now each round of combat can get a week's leave, which is undoubtedly good news for soldiers.

However, a lieutenant with a beard next to Captain Jeremiah was cautious enough. He glanced at the plan in Jeremiah's hand and stepped forward to ask Charles: "General, it's not that we don't believe you, but this "Has the parliament agreed to this rotation plan?"

The soldiers all focused their attention on Ciel.

There are many things that Ciel cannot decide, and the decision-making power lies in the hands of the Parliament.

They were worried that Ciel would agree to this, but the council would make other decisions.

Before Charles could speak, the staff officer rushed to answer:

"This was done with the consent of Parliament, otherwise the general would have been here yesterday."

"The reason why I arrived today is because the general is fighting for your interests in the parliament."

"You know, those people in the council are not easy to deal with!"

The staff officer's answer was very timely. These words were not suitable for Charles to say on his own. It was suspected of putting money in his own face. The effect would be much better if the staff officer said it.

Sure enough, the soldiers looked at Ciel with a little more gratitude and respect.

However, the veteran veteran still had concerns, and he asked again:

"As we all know, we were unable to get furlough because of a lack of troops."

"The problem of troop supply still exists. Allowing us to take leave will inevitably strain the troop strength."

"General, how do you solve this problem?"

Captain Jeremi nodded slightly in agreement. If the root problem is not solved, the plan given by the government and parliament will be a piece of paper.

Charles replied calmly:

"The troop strength problem is easily solved and we will maintain strategic defense for a while."

"We all know that defense will require far fewer troops than offense."

"In addition, we return to your first request. We will try to avoid meaningless attacks, which can also save troops."

The bearded man thought about it for a while and nodded slightly to indicate that this was indeed feasible.

Then Ciel laughed: "You are worried that I will also be deceived by the council, right?"

Many of the soldiers nodded, including Captain Jeremiah and several representatives.

It's not that they don't believe Ciel, but they are worried that Ciel will also be kept in the dark and used as a shield by the parliament.

Charles' tone was relaxed and natural:

"I'm not sure if Parliament will go back on it in the future, but I'm on your side and will do everything in my power to ensure these commitments are implemented."

"On the other hand, I think you should realize that this approach is dangerous."

"I'm not talking about parliamentarians, nobles, or capitalists. We don't care about their dangers."

Speaking of this, Charles did not forget to joke: "I almost forgot, I am also a capitalist."

The soldiers laughed.

Ciel is no ordinary capitalist, they are willing to fight for Ciel and keep him safe.

Ciel moved closer and walked naturally into the crowd.

This pair of other officers couldn't imagine that a senior officer would walk into a group of mutinous soldiers?

That could be beaten to death by angry soldiers.

A similar thing had happened before. Although the soldiers did not use their guns, they threw stones at the officer who came to yell. In the end, the officer was snatched away by the guards with a bloody head.

Ciel thinks he doesn't need to worry about this. He usually accumulates a lot of good reputation and uses the wealth in his hands.

Now, it's time for those good names to come into play.

"We are also protecting our families." Charles said in a calm and gentle tone:

"Consider the situation, gentlemen."

"What will happen if the Germans attack at this time? Can you stop the German attack?"

"If the defense line collapses, what will it bring to your family? Including yourselves!"

The soldiers exchanged glances, knowing that Ciel was right.

Although the mutiny proposed "agreeing to garrison and oppose the attack", the mutiny with a scattered organization was uncontrollable and the troops had lost their combat effectiveness.

Some soldiers drove armored reconnaissance vehicles into the ammunition depot and removed whatever equipment and ammunition they wanted.

Some soldiers left the trenches and garrisoned in the forest because they felt it was safer and better suited for defence.

There were also soldiers who occupied nearby towns and declared independence, forming the so-called "new government."

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Can such an army stop the German attack? I'm just afraid that when the Germans come, they will flee in all directions!

Captain Jeremiah's expression was heavy and his eyes were full of worry:

"That's what worries us, too, General."

"Once the defense line collapses, our families will be the first to be in danger, while the capitalists, congressmen, and nobles will escape early."

"That's why we're still here."

They have been holding on to the defense line without leaving, even though the environment here is unbearable and they may have to face the enemy's counterattack.

"I know." Charles nodded and replied: "You are the bravest and most loyal group of people, your courage is unmatched."

This is the truth. Few people can stick to their posts after mutiny.

"But this is not enough, far from enough." Charles swept his eyes across the audience: "What we want is an army, an army that can hold the defense line, an army that can protect our families and France. Can you do it?"

Captain Jeremy stepped forward: "We can do it, General, we are willing to obey your command."

The soldiers stood up one after another:

"We can do it."

"We believe in you, General!"

"Lead us to fight!"

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The bearded man stood up and blocked the others: "The last condition, General."

Charles said "um" and listened attentively.

"We hope you can become the commander-in-chief." The bearded man locked his eyes on Charles.

Charles was stunned. This is actually a condition?

The soldiers responded one after another:

"Yes, let Charles be the commander-in-chief."

"This is the best guarantee!"

"Only if he becomes the commander-in-chief, we will not be lambs to be slaughtered at will!"

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But there was something different in the bearded man's eyes.

All this Charles did, wasn't it for the commander-in-chief?