When he was told and canceled by his grandfather and grandson, young George felt a little embarrassed in his heart, but he didn't dare to speak much, so he had to lower his head and let the marshal and the minister talk to themselves. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

However, he was not dissatisfied with the order of His Excellency, he already knew the relationship between his sister and His Excellency, although he couldn't understand that his sister, who had been loved since childhood, would choose to be a lover of a married man, but it was precisely because of Matilda's relationship that he was a little more in awe of Charles like his brother.

In particular, it was thanks to the protection of the Tréville family that he was able to become Marshal Trevier's lieutenant just after graduating from the military academy.

Not to mention that being next to the commander-in-chief can be much less dangerous on the battlefield, and when this war is over, the experience of staying next to the commander of the expeditionary force will also become a valuable addition to his resume and provide him with a solid backer.

Therefore, whether it is from the perspective of kinship or practical interests, he feels that he should obey the orders of the Tréville family, and he also believes in the words of His Excellency the Chancellor.

As time passed, the loading work came to an end, and the blue sea on the shore began to become thin, and most of the officers and men had already embarked on the transport ship, looking forward to their performance in the future war in excitement and anxiety.

Although someone is destined to die at the beginning, no one will consider themselves to be one of them, and even if they die in battle, they will die like a hero.

In the midst of the chatter, Charles and Marshal Tréville also came to the end of the boardwalk.

The shadows cast by the huge battleship enveloped everyone, the sky seemed to suddenly darken, Charles looked up, and saw that the entire column of sail battleships was lined up in front of him, as if they were proud giants, the soft lines of the hull, and the towering mast, coupled with the huge sails that swelled against the sea breeze, coupled with the blue sky overhead, it seemed to have some soft artistic atmosphere, in the oncoming breath, The original fishy smell of the sea breeze was added to the smell of wood and gunpowder.

Although he knew in his heart that the tonnage and firepower of these ships were not worth mentioning by the standards before he crossed over, when he stood in front of these warships at close range and felt their breath, Charles still couldn't help but feel a little touched in his heart.

It is also by virtue of these sail warships that European countries have created their colonial era, moved to the peak of history, and also created a new era in human history, an era that truly connects all civilizations on the earth.

Perhaps in such an era, there will be greedy plundering and horrific slaughter, but if there is no such era, perhaps human history will always stop there, repeating itself in a closed world.

This era is cruel, but cruelty is the cornerstone of welcoming a new era.

"Alright, let's have lunch on the boat." While Charles was still immersed in reverie, the old Marquis suddenly spoke again, and he took the marshal's scepter and pointed to the battleship Napoleon in front of him. "I haven't eaten a battleship meal in my life, it's time to experience a new feeling."

"You will have the best chefs in the Navy at your service, and we in the Navy will be happy to provide you with the best conditions." His Excellency said to the Marshal graciously, "Considering that you will be there for a long time to come, I will have some fine wines brought in me, all of my treasured Bordeaux ......"

"You are so sweet, Your Excellency." The old marquis couldn't help but laugh, "But I'm not traveling." ”

"Preparing the Commander-in-Chief for the best living conditions, keeping him in the healthiest state of mind and body, and keeping a clear head, is exactly one of the things that we must do to win this war." Admiral Jean Diecou also laughed, "Your Excellency, we will do everything to make you comfortable in winning this war." ”

His words are not very strange, since ancient times, the navy has been a well-paid service, especially the noble officers on the ship, not only have the power of life and death over the sailors, but also the living treatment is far higher than that of ordinary sailors, Marshal Tréville is the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, and having the best living conditions is simply taken for granted in the eyes of the navy.

"Thank you for your enthusiasm, I'm a little embarrassed." Marshal Trevill smiled, then turned to look at his grandson, his expression suddenly complicated.

A vague smile appeared on his old and wrinkled face, and there was reluctance, expectation, and ...... The joy of seeing my grandson grow up.

"Okay, I'll go first, you can do a good job here." He left the words, then turned and walked to the wooden gangway, ready to board the battleship.

And this smile of his touched Charles again.

He had been accustomed to the old man's appearance in recent years, but today it particularly touched his heart. From today on, grandpa will leave him and go to the battlefield thousands of miles away.

He...... Will you really be able to come back? The question flashed through Charles's mind.

Although the navy would certainly provide the most favorable living conditions for his grandfather, it was the 19th century, when resources were scarce and medicine was rudimentary, and even if he did not study history, Charles knew that most of the casualties of the French army in the Crimean War did not come from enemy guns, but from epidemics.

Even Marshal Saint-Arnault, the coach at the time, died of illness there and was sent back to China.

Marshal San Arnault, who was in the prime of life, could not withstand the invasion of the epidemic, let alone the old man who was over seventy years old? Although Charr didn't want to admit it emotionally, intellectually he still knew that his grandfather's murder was auspicious.

The impulsive feeling at this moment made his heart no longer calm, and he opened his mouth to dissuade him one last time.

However, just as the words rushed to his lips, he finally endured it.

He had said these words before I don't know how many times, but my grandfather refused without hesitation, and he insisted on taking this expedition as the most glamorous page of his life. And what reason is there to reject him?

It may be true that you will die, but if you stay at home, you will also inevitably die.

Some people, even if they die, will die honorably, if...... If fate is really destined to be like this, then what face do you have to stop it?

Charles looked up at his grandfather, who had already walked up the gangway.

Although he was already old, the cavalry general still straightened his waist, and walked in front with a high-spirited attitude and a steady gait, and his steps were so steady that he did not show any tiredness at all.

He didn't look back, even though Charles knew that he couldn't give up on himself, his great-grandson and the whole family, but he didn't look back, and he persevered with the reserve and arrogance he had taught his grandson to the end.

Yes, this is the last lesson.

What he can do, I can do. Charles thought to himself.

So, with an inexplicable attitude of reverence, he watched as his grandfather, surrounded by a group of people behind, walked onto the ship, and then hid in the hull until he finally disappeared.

On this warm and seemingly ordinary afternoon, the first expeditionary force assembled in the port of Toulon, with their equipment and horses, as well as their commander-in-chief and his attachés, boarded the transport ships and prepared to embark on a new journey. Many of them are destined not to return to their hometowns.

It wasn't until the ship began to lift its anchor, and then slowly turned, heading out toward the distant expanse of the sea, that Charles continued to look into the distance, watching the ship depart, unable to turn his eyes away, until at last the ship disappeared below the surface of the sea and became a wanderer in the distance.

"Your grandfather, worthy of admiration." At this time, His Excellency Jean-Diet, the Minister of the Admiralty, who had watched the ship depart like him, finally spoke again, "He is a fighter, the old man of our great era, and in him we can always see that heroic century, and although I cannot see the Emperor himself, I can see that shadow when I see him...... If only we could be as good as they were, a generation that believed that something was higher than death, and they charged at the cannon fire with a smile on their faces, unlike in our hedonistic age. ”

"We will definitely be able to do something stronger than their generation, because this is what he expects of me, and I can't live up to it." Charles replied in a low voice, as if to say to him as well as to himself, "It's an obligation." ”

"yes, obligation." The Admiralty Chancellor nodded approvingly, "Thank you for remembering the word obligation...... Sometimes I don't see that in a lot of people, who think it's all right now. ”

"What do you mean?" Charles was a little curious.

"Of course that's it!" The Admiralty Chancellor raised his hand, then pointed to the northwest, "Some people think it's good now because the British are on our side...... Yes, that's right, if the British support us, we will be invincible, but what if the British do not support us? Should we always count on this? No, no, we should also have freedom of action, if nothing else, just because we are French, and not some wretched vassal of the British. ”

Charles was silent.

As Lord of the Admiralty, it was normal for him to want to compete with the British.

However, now is not a good time to show any hostility towards the British, after all, everyone is still in this boat.

"I think your words make a lot of sense." Finally, Charles replied somewhat reservedly, "We do have an obligation to freedom of movement." ”

"Really? Let's make a toast to obligation. His Excellency replied with a smile, "Let's go, shall we go to lunch?" To be honest, I'm pretty hungry too. ”

"It's an honor." Charles nodded, then turned and left with the Admiral.