In a hurry, Charles urged his coachman to return to the War Department before the scheduled time. △ ↗ Ding, because of the urgency of time, he didn't care about a moment's delay, so he walked directly to the conference room in the department.

When he reached the door of the conference room, he found that there were already several people seated inside, and the most important attendee of the meeting, General Saint-Arnault, the Minister of War, was already in the list, and when he saw Charles, he greeted Charles with a smile.

He nodded slightly awkwardly to the minister, and then walked under his seat.

Then, he turned his gaze to the others in the room.

It was a group of officers in military uniforms, none of whom looked very old, twenty or thirty years old, and their faces were tense as if they were very nervous under Charles's gaze.

The only person with a slightly relaxed expression was none other than Viscount Alex de Roetrec, who sat across from the Charles, and nodded to the Charles after they sat down.

These people were silent, which made the atmosphere in the conference room particularly tense, and the well-fitting uniforms set off them even more rigidly, even the somewhat handsome Viscount Lautrec seemed to have some coldness at this time.

Charles and the Minister looked at each other, and then the General nodded, expressing his satisfaction with the men Charles had chosen.

These people were the ones who Charles planned to be recruited to the War Office to participate in the newly established Secretariat after many recommendations and investigations, and Viscount Lautrec was the actual head of this department in the future.

When he received Charles' recommendation, Viscount Lautrec, who was carried away by the great temptation, immediately set out to find a suitable candidate for Charles and others to fill his department. And Charles, in line with the principle of speed, quickly selected a group of people from within the army. Finally, after several screenings, the final candidate was finally determined.

When personnel decisions are made. Then when their opinions were sought, the vast majority gladly accepted the appointment - could there be anything more tempting for any aspiring young officer than to be involved in confidential work?

So, driven by great ambition, Charles and Viscount Lautrec and others made efficient preparations, and today finally summoned everyone to receive the minister's final confirmation and reprimand.

The meeting was supposed to have started a long time ago, but since Charles hadn't been there, everyone had waited a little longer—before he came. Even the minister had no intention of starting this confidential meeting first, which shows the influence of Charles today.

After settling his mind, Charles glanced around at the people around him, then smiled sheepishly, "I'm sorry I'm late, guys. I hope I didn't delay everyone's schedule......"

"It's okay, you've got so much to do, Charles, and I've only been here just now." General San Arnault smiled indifferently. Then he turned his head and looked at the young officers, "Now that everyone is here, let's get started!" ”

Although his voice is not loud. But the officers present immediately lifted their spirits and sat more straight, and for a moment the conference room became even more silent.

General San Arnault nodded. I was very satisfied with this military-style strict atmosphere, and then looked at these energetic and energetic young people one by one.

After looking at it for a while. His heart grew more and more satisfied.

From these young officers with short hair, medals, and eyes full of spirit and desire, he felt a little bit of his youthful demeanor. At that time, I was also so ambitious, waiting to do big things.

"Guys, I think you should understand the significance of being brought here." After a long silence, General San Arnault finally spoke slowly, "Yes, you have been recognized as the best member of the army, and you are undoubtedly an elite candidate. ”

Nothing motivated the group more than the words of His Excellency the Minister, who, though still seated, seemed to be a little more agitated and invigorated.

"But it's not enough to have expectations, what we need is tangible results!" The minister suddenly accentuated his voice, "Since you think you deserve the title of elite, then I hope that you will prove it with your own worksheets later...... If anyone proves to be embarrassed, then I'm sorry, I will take back my praise and expectations, and throw him directly to the ends of the earth! If any of you don't have enough confidence in yourself right now, then you can mention it to me now, and I promise that he will be able to return to his original unit without any hindrance, and his future promotion will not be affected...... If you feel that you can take a qiē and complete the most difficult task, then please look at me and show your determination with your own eyes! ”

He was silent for a moment, but no one took the initiative to say that he was embarrassed by the task—and no one could have said so.

Looking at the eyes full of passion and determination, General San Arnault nodded, and he was a little excited. "Very good, that's what we want! As long as a man has ambition and ability, what is he afraid of not being able to do? I can also assure you that as long as you have completed your tasks and proved that you are enough to bear a heavy burden, then the country will leave you the brightest future, and today's step is just a www.biquge.info! ”

Charles was the first to applaud as the minister shouted, and then the young officers, who had come to their senses, finally joined into a roar.

After all, the general was transferred back from the front to become the Minister of the Army, and this kind of agitation is many times more beautiful than the original way of speaking in a formal and official tone and full of "country," and at least it can move the hearts of these empty-eyed young people even more.

"I can only feel the vitality when I stay with you......" After the applause slowly subsided, General San Arnault looked at the young people with a smile on his face, "You have finally brought some life to this dead place, I hope you can maintain this style in the future, and not let yourself become a cautious, submissive echo worm, understand?" ”

"Got it!" These young officers, who had already been mobilized, responded loudly at the same time.

"Okay, let's have your immediate boss tell you about the situation." After boosting his morale, the minister pointed his finger at Charles, "Now, let Mr. Tréville tell you why." ”

After all eyes were focused on himself again, Charles nodded, and then said calmly, "Gentlemen, I think you have already understood the general situation, yes, our plan here is to set up a confidential department that can assist the Minister and me in handling army affairs. However, I would like to add that, as His Excellency the Minister said, we do not need to be cautious and submissive. In some cases, you will also need some initiative. I hope that you will think a lot, and it would be better if you can come up with something enlightening and original for our affairs. ”

In the midst of everyone's puzzled eyes, Charles continued to explain, "I think you can already see that this department, although its name is the Secretariat, it already has the authority to handle official affairs on its own, so in many cases, you can handle the affairs of the Army on your own...... You are not only senators, you are also leaders. Yes, you will never be made public, but you will be the nerve center of the entire Army! I invite you to imagine for yourselves, what a great burden this is? ”

The sound of breathing in Charles' ears became rapid.

That's right, it's a temptation that can't be refused. In the minds of these young people, the fantasy of hundreds of thousands of troops across the country bowing to themselves and others is more dazing than any narcotic.

It was only after the excitement of these people had calmed down a little that Charles continued, "It is because of such a heavy position that I want you to understand one thing, one of the most important things...... That is, you are no longer engaged in a purely military position, but inevitably have a political character. You have to meet the requirements on the political zhì, understand?! ”

There was silence again.

Now that we've put you in the power you never dreamed of, you're going to follow us to great things—a deal that the Charles has almost blatantly proposed.

"Got it?" Charles increased his voice and shouted again.

"Understood!" Almost simultaneously, the young officers all shouted at the same time.

The dumbness only lasted for a moment, and since these officers had already come here, they were naturally mentally prepared to do something in order to get ahead.

From this excitement, Charles finally felt the kind of atmosphere he wanted.

"Very good...... I'm glad that you're all politically conscious," Charles nodded in satisfaction, then smiled, "Under the leadership of Your Excellency, I sincerely hope that you will help us manage the entire army so that it can cope with all kinds of challenges, whether they are external or internal. It is our duty to uphold the entire leadership structure of the Army while we are in our position, and we will never allow anyone to dare to challenge the authority of the President! ”

"Yes!" Another enthusiastic response.

Seeing that Yiqiē was so smooth, Charles and the minister couldn't help but look at each other again.

It seems that with the assistance of these people, the elimination of a possible opposition and the establishment of the entire army leadership system with Louis Bonaparte as the core and the War Department as the central axis are just around the corner.

"Okay, then I'll talk about the arrangements for you......" (to be continued......