"He's already here today? How fast is it? ”

In one of the reception rooms of the Élysée Palace, Charles whispered to Carrion next to him.

The early winter cold made him feel a little hard to get used to, so he picked up his cup and took another sip of steaming coffee.

"yes, surprisingly fast." Carrion nodded, "We just sent the president's letter, and within a few days he was on his way, and then he sailed all the way back to France, and hurried back to Paris on horseback, it was ......"

"It's like I can't wait." Charles put down his glass, then helped him complete the rest of the words.

"Hey! That's it! Can't wait! Carrion clapped his hands, obviously amused, "It took less than ten days to get back from Africa, hey...... I have to say that I am fortunate to be a soldier, otherwise I may not have endured this hardship. ”

"No matter what, at least we feel the sincerity." Charles took another sip of his coffee, "Isn't that great?" ”

"It's good, but ......friend," Carrion scratched his head in embarrassment, "no one expected him to come back so soon, so the president's schedule had to be changed again, and heck, it was going to give me a headache again." ”

"Anyway, as long as you squeeze it, there's always time." Charles shrugged his shoulders, then lowered his voice, "So, what exactly does the president think?" Did he want me to see him first? ”

"That's right, the president means that you will talk to him one last last time in person to see if this person is the right person...... Didn't you recommend people? Then it's up to you to take care of it. Carrion's tone was cautious, apparently conveying the President's intentions, "If you continue to hold on to your previous judgment, then he will fulfill your wish to summon him." Then put pressure on the prime minister to make the general the head of the 6 Army. ”

"Is that so?" Charles sighed softly, unable to see his anger. "That's really stressful."

"Dude. This shows the president's trust in you. Carrion tapped lightly on the table, "Anyway." The president takes this matter very seriously, and you must not make a problem. ”

"Of course." Charles nodded. "I have already said it in front of the president, and I will carry out this plan with my future as a guarantor."

"I really didn't expect someone like you to have such an adventurous time!" Seeing Charles' stern appearance, Carrion couldn't help but laugh, "My friend, I'm impressed with you. ”

Then, he took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. "Well, looks like he's had enough rest. I called him over right away. You prepare first. Everyone has been pressed for time lately, so let's finish talking. ”

"yes, okay."

As Charles responded, Carrion stood up and walked briskly out of the room.

Charles, on the other hand, sat patiently and poured himself a cup of coffee to calm himself down.

It didn't take long for the door to open again.

Charles looked to the door, and then met the visitor.

This is a middle-aged man in a military uniform.

He had slightly curly gray hair and a small beard. His face was solemn, his brow was furrowed, and he looked shrewd and harsh. Maybe it's because of the perennial service abroad. His skin was a little dark, and this complexion, combined with the grim eyes, gave him a kind of fierce bearing that was rarely seen.

Although he looked a little tired, his tough bearing still touched Charles.

It seems that I don't need to ask who he is, he is the person I need.

He was the same general Saint-Arnaud who had contributed to Napoleon III's mutiny, and who was made marshal by him, and I am now his sponsor.

With a faint touch of joy, Charles stood up.

"Please come in. Checkmate. ”

As soon as the middle-aged man in military uniform entered, his eyes were completely fixed on Charles.

"Mr. Treville?" He looked at Charles with some hesitation.

His voice was slightly hoarse. And it's a little blunt, and it seems that he is usually a taciturn person. Although he obviously wanted to be a little closer. But that habitual hardness still made the atmosphere a little solemn.

"That's right, that's me." Charles nodded, then walked over and smiled and held out his hand, "General Saint-Arnault, welcome back to France." ”

The general likewise stretched out his hand.

The gruff hands were so hard that they hurt Charles, but he kept smiling.

"Thank you for taking a fancy to me, Mr. Treville." General San Arnault looked at Charles very seriously, "I'm a soldier, I don't know how to express gratitude, but don't worry, I will cooperate with you in the rest of the work." ”

Perhaps because he was so excited, his sincerity was so overflowing that it made Charles feel a little embarrassed.

It is easy to understand why he was able to say this—it was because of Charles's strong recommendation that he was able to suddenly get this happy news that almost fell from the sky, and then he was recalled from the vast deserts of Africa to Paris, and even had the opportunity to soar.

And this gratitude is exactly what the charr needs.

"Oh, please take a seat." Although he was very happy in his heart, he still pretended to be calm on the surface, "You must be tired all the way back in the dust, right?" Come, have some coffee. ”

"Thank you." General San Arnault let go of his hand and sat down.

"I suppose you already know what we're calling you into, right?" After he had taken a cup of coffee, Charles asked unhurriedly.

"Yes, I know perfectly." General San Arnault nodded, "I don't know why I've been so lucky...... But I will repay the trust of the President and you with all my might. ”

He still doesn't understand why he was suddenly recommended by the president's henchmen and had the honor of becoming a candidate for the post of minister of the 6th Army. Although he had communicated with Charles a few times before in Africa, the two of them did not know each other well, and he had never imagined that he would be selected by him and then highly recommended by him.

However, it is clear that he has no intention of giving up such an opportunity.

In order to soar, he is willing to do anything for it.

"General, I appreciate your firmness." Charles still had a smile on his face, "However, I recommend you because, after observation, I think you can unswervingly carry out what the President has told you." I'll ask you again in person now if you've made up your mind about it. ”

"From the moment I left, I was determined." General San Arnault replied directly.

"Even if you do whatever needs to be done for this?" Charles raised his eyebrows, "Let me tell you, Mr. President has recently planned to screen and punish the dissident forces in the 6th Army, and some of your close colleagues may be hit by this...... Will you be able to carry out Mr. President's plan without hesitation under such circumstances? ”

"There will be no mercy." The answer Charles received was still categorical, "Mr. Treville, I can assure you that you are absolutely not looking for the wrong person for the president." ”

Perhaps because of his realization, the general's gaze suddenly became a little terrifying, but there was still no hesitation—presumably, the general had planned to pull a stumbling block in his path a long time ago.

Charles looked at each other quietly, feeling the determination expressed by the middle-aged general.

Very good, it seems that I did not find the wrong person.

"Well, I can tell you with great satisfaction......" he smiled and nodded, "you have lived up to the president's trust in you, and you are indeed the person we need to find." ”

Then, he quietly gave himself another credit, "To tell you the truth, the president still has some doubts about you, so I asked me to talk to you first." However, I am very satisfied with this conversation with you, and I think you are more than capable of the task that we have entrusted to you......"

"I'm honored." A grim smile appeared on the general's face.

"Looks like you're ready to do your duty?"

"Yes, I will do my duty, defend the president, defend the country." The general replied without hesitation, and then emphatically added, "And, for this reason, I am willing to exclude the enemies of a qiē country." ”

"Good!" Charles clapped his hands, then held out his hand again. "Then, let's go together to eliminate the enemies of the state."

The two men shook hands again.

"Mr. Treville, I really don't know how to express my gratitude to you, but rest assured, I will do what you need me to do......" The general looked at Charles gratefully, "anything. ”

"After becoming the head of the 6th Army, you are my boss, but don't say that." Charles smiled and shook his head, "Besides, you are responsible to Mr. President, not to me. One thing I have to make clear to you is that Mr. President feels your enthusiasm and is why he values you so much...... And it wasn't that I decided anything. ”

With a smile on his face, Charles added, "You just need to follow the president's arrangement, and you don't need to do anything special for me." ”

Beneath the high-sounding cliché, General Saint-Arnaud reveals what the Charr is hiding beneath.

You don't need to do anything for me - but you should allow me, help me, and let me do what I want.

In addition to his ruthless iron fist, this general also has enough intelligence.

"No, I'm not your boss, not at any time," he said, squeezing Charles' hand tightly, "You can do your own thing, I promise." ”

Well, good, pass the interview. (To be continued)

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