Chapter IX Under the Reorganization of the Army
After Eder got what he wanted from the Prime Minister, he saw Prieghan busy at the War Department, only to see Priegsan say to a staff officer, "This batch of rifles was sent to the Praetorian Division, and they kept saying that the G98 was not enough, and now this time it should meet the demand." "Now Presan looks rosy and energetic, that is because he has just been promoted to chief of the general staff, for this reorganization plan and to enhance the crown prince's position in the army, King Carol promoted Presan to the rank of lieutenant general, and presided over the work of the general staff. Seeing Eder's arrival, General Presan walked over, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, can you call someone to inform me if there is something." I don't know what happened to you this time. "Let's go to your office and talk," Eder obviously didn't want too many people to know in advance.
When he arrived at Prishan's office, Eder told Prishan about the harvest of the Prime Minister's Office. "Your Highness's increase in military salaries this time, our next step to rectify corruption will play a very big role. When the time comes, everyone will be happy and convinced of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. As Eder's face in the army, Prieshan was very happy to be able to raise the prestige of the crown prince in the army. This also benefits him.
"For the time being, only you know about this matter, come up with a plan, and I will approve it." Eder also knows how to share some benefits with his loyal subordinates, "Tomorrow I can put the plan on the crown prince's table." Preshan said to the crown prince with assurance. After Eder left, Preshan began to make reasonable calculations about how much of a raise should be received at all levels of the army.
The next morning, Eder saw the plan on his desk, in which ordinary soldiers were promoted by 25 percent, non-commissioned officers by 30 percent, officers by 35 percent, colonels by 30 percent, and generals and above by 25 percent. The most important thing about this plan is to promote the middle and lower ranks of officers, which can reduce the chance of corruption in the army in the future, and it seems that General Preshan is also very careful. Edel signed the plan and had the guards handed over to General Prishan.
Soon the army knew that the increase in salaries made everyone happy. I am very grateful to the Crown Prince for his actions in fighting for their interests, which is a great bonus to the Crown Prince's prestige. Now there is only gratitude, and soon you will feel the majesty, Edel thought to himself. "Your Highness, this matter, or leave it to the ministers to do, so that the dissatisfaction in the army will not be linked to the crown prince." The Chief of the General Staff, General Preshan, said to his crown prince, "My chief of staff, you don't have to worry, some thieves in the army can't threaten me." The army should not be allowed to feel only mercy, they should also feel majesty. Edel said confidently.
A few days later, a circular was issued from the General Staff to inspect the armaments of the divisions. And several inspection teams personally formed by Eder were ready to start a systematic inspection of the divisions. Crown Prince Eder will, according to their report, clean these armies of moths and show the majesty of the future king.
"A total of 1,643 guns have been reported damaged, but only 817 guns have been reported to have been damaged here, and there is a gap of 712 sets of military uniforms, and there are gaps in the rest." Now, I would like to ask you where the rest is. A young investigator asked the sweaty logistics officer next to him, the fat logistics officer, looked at the investigators who were checking around him, quietly took out an envelope, and said with a nervous expression. Actually, the rest is written on it. The investigator took the envelope and opened it to see that it was thick pounds, "It looks like 500 pounds." The young investigator said. It's actually 600 pounds. The chubby logistics officer replied.
"Giger, come over here," the young investigator looked at the already terrified logistics officer, "noting Major Glass, trying to bribe the inspection team by £600. Jiger, you have to remember. "I've got it in mind." The investigator named Jiger wrote with a mocking face. "You have to remember, it's not something I can do alone, I have the support of the big guys on it." Major Glasse made a final struggle, "You're saying you have a big guy behind you, and I'm interested in knowing who he is. The investigator looked at the major with an interested expression, and Major Glasse clearly realized that if he said that he would definitely die, not to mention that he might save himself, he would immediately keep silent.
"Looks like he's still a smart man, but I'll let you speak, but you won't like it." The investigator leaned over and smiled at the terrified major.
When the investigation team was formed, Eder realized that corruption in the military would involve a large network of connections, and that he needed to be able to protect himself and continue the investigation. Eder gave each head of the investigation a secret warrant to requisition the gendarmerie of each division if the investigation was interfered with and could no longer proceed.
Soon the various investigation teams sent a message, there were really a lot of problems, the guns and ammunition were not properly served, and the seventh division was missing two guns at the worst, which made Eder quite speechless, what a manifestation of insufficient intelligence. Divisional commanders and chiefs of staff were involved.
"General Prishan, it seems that the training of senior officers must begin." Eder said to his chief of staff, "I didn't expect it to be so serious, does Your Highness still have to investigate deeply?" The chief of the general staff asked a little weakly, General Prishan was afraid that this matter would make the crown prince unable to come to power, and it would be a big blow to the crown prince's prestige.
Eder was still a little hesitant in his heart, he was also afraid that he would be like Prince Jiang in the history of his previous life, and he would be injured if he didn't die when he fought the tiger. But World War I, without the participation of a successful army, was very difficult for Eder to accept, and Eder made his own decision when he thought of this. And this is also different from Prince Jiang.
"Let the investigation team continue to investigate, in the end they will not be able to fight against the kingdom." Edel said to Presang.
Back at the palace, Eder stopped a servant and asked. "Where is my father?" "The king is in the study." The servant hurriedly said to the crown prince. Edel walked to the study and saw Carol I working on a document.
"Is there anything wrong with Eder?" The old king looked up and saw Edel enter the study. "Yes Father, I need your help." Edel replied, "Tell me, if you need my help." The old king straightened up and asked the crown prince in front of him. I need the Kingdom's spies to help me keep an eye on the military's top generals. Edel said to the king what he wanted. What's wrong? ”
Eder told Carol I about the report, saying that it was still the result of an in-depth investigation. The old king pondered for a moment, and called the chief steward, Viscount Adri. "Call me Miloc." "Your Majesty," the chief steward saluted King Carroll and the crown prince and walked out.