The clouds in the sky were thick and overcast, and it looked like it was going to snow before it was needed. @頂@点@小@说,

Fallen leaves and withered grass stained the whole land yellow, shivering in the cold wind. In the open field, uniformed people walked by, their expressions solemn and uniform, and they seemed to be unaffected by the weather.

On the flanks of the field, small viewing platforms and moats are beginning to take shape and look ready soon.

This is Sartori, the place where the charr has booked for the next big parade.

What a great place!

In the midst of the howling cold wind, Charles, dressed in civilian clothes, took a deep breath.

Only at this moment, surrounded by his own people, can he experience the exhilarating feeling of being in control.

"Looks like it'll be ready for use soon, Charles." At that moment, Albert, who was standing next to Charles, suddenly spoke, also wearing a heavy black coat.

Although he said this, his tone was a little careless, obviously absent-minded, as if he was worried about something.

"Yes, that's right, it's almost finished, so we're going to start the parade in the spring." Charles nodded, then looked back at Albert, "At that time, there will be a steady stream of officers and soldiers from all over the country, and you must make corresponding preparations in advance, so at this time, your task is more heavy, and you must find a way to ensure the smooth opening of the military parade as much as possible." ”

"But...... But ......" Albert seemed a little hesitant.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem? If you have any difficulties, just let me know, and I will do my best to support you. ”

"I don't have any problems here, I'm just busy. But......" and looked at Charles cautiously, "Charles." Is there no problem with Baron de Beauwon? ”

I'm still worried.

"It's okay, don't be afraid." In order to give your friends enough confidence. Charles replied with a smile. "Now it's still under control."

Strictly speaking, allowing Albert to come here was a violation of Charles's previous agreement with Baron Beauvoin not to let Albert leave the city of Paris, but Charles was sure that the big banker would not turn against him because of this.

"Is that really good, Charles?" Albert was still a little hesitant, "You don't have to ...... for me"

"Don't worry about me, I know what to do. You just have to do what you have to do and I'll do the rest. Charles interrupted him directly. You've done so much for me, I've done so little for you, and I feel indebted to you! ”

Then, without waiting for Albert to reply, he gestured to the soldiers who were patrolling the area.

"Albert, there is a regiment of soldiers here, and no one can hurt you. You've been staying here lately, helping me to arrange the parade, and not going anywhere. Waiting for me to get the problem out of the way, understand? ”

After hearing Charles's words, Albert was now so moved that his lips trembled slightly.

But. He didn't say a word of thanks, just raised his hand lightly and patted Charles on the shoulder.

This beat. His determination to live up to Charles' expectations was fully revealed.

The two of them never said more to each other, and looked at the vast field again.

Just now. The Charles did come from the heart.

Albert is his most trusted and relied on assistant and has been of great help to him all along. So now when he is in trouble, he must find a way to keep him, otherwise he will never be able to become a qualified leader—if he only blindly asks for loyalty to others, supports others to do this and that, and does not dare to take responsibility when he encounters great things, such a leader will never be able to receive the heartfelt service of anyone.

Charles wants to be the leader, so he has to make himself aware of it.

After talking to the baron, although it was determined that the baron's current mental state was quite stable and he did not regard Albert as the biggest suspect, he finally decided to put Albert in this parade ground with regimental cover as a precaution.

Either way, he's done what he's supposed to do.

Just then, both he and Albert heard the rustling of the grass. The two of them hurriedly turned around to take a look, and then found Lucien-Leflaire, who was in military uniform, and his regimental commander, Lieutenant Colonel Rochar, walking towards them.

Both of them owed a debt and said hello to each other.

"Mr. Treyville, you really have to do everything, and you have to come and see for yourself this weather!" He soon received an enthusiastic response from the regimental commander.

The middle-aged man, with a warm smile on his face at this time, was overly courteous, and to be honest, he didn't look very pleasant, but Charles certainly wouldn't let this reduce his enthusiasm.

"I have a duty and I have to be serious, the president has high hopes for this military parade, and I dare not live up to his expectations." Charles replied with a smile, then held out his hand, "It's you, you've been working hard lately, I'm sorry I've caused you so much trouble......"

"No trouble, no trouble at all!" The head of the regiment immediately stretched out his hand and held Charles's hand tightly, "You are right, everyone has a duty to do it, and we must find a way to complete the tasks assigned by the president, which is our obligation and our unshirkable responsibility." ”

The two of them began to talk with smiles on their faces.

After talking for a while, the head of the regiment pointed to the venue and looked at Charles excitedly, "I won't tell you, someone has been passing me a message recently, both openly and secretly, just to let me sabotage with you, but don't worry, I have rejected them all in one go, and I scolded them bloody." Hum...... This group of people actually dares to disobey the president, and sooner or later we will make them look good! ”

Ever since that conversation on the train, and with Charles' personal promise that he would "join the Guard", Commander Rochard had already made up his mind that he would follow the Bonapartas, and naturally he would not give a good face to the president's political enemies.

"There are people who are unhappy with us, that's for sure." Charles replied quietly, "But I am convinced that under your watch, no one here will dare to come to us and confront us, and the President has great confidence in your abilities." ”

After the decision was made to use Sartori as the venue for the military parade, Charles, who had been entrusted with full powers by the minister, handed over the security work to the regiment, and Rochar, who knew that he had embarked on a good fortune, immediately catered to the work of Charles with the greatest enthusiasm, almost as if he regarded himself as a direct subordinate of Charles.

Although his courtesy is a little ugly, Charles is happy to see others obey him, and he is happy to give him something in return.

After receiving Charles' assurance, the regimental commander was satisfied with his departure, and he could see that Charles actually wanted to meet the battalion commander under him, so after showing his face in front of Charles and showing his loyalty, he chose to leave with interest.

"Lucien!" After the regimental commander left, the smile on Charles' face became much more sincere, and then he walked up to Lucien and took his hand on his own initiative. "No one in the regiment should dare to offend you now, right?"

"Charles." Lucien responded enthusiastically, "I really appreciate your help to me......"

"What are you talking about, everyone is just helping each other." He smiled and shook his head, "Right now, I need your help with something. ”

"Huh?" Lucien was slightly stunned at first, and then immediately nodded, "Just say it, I'll do anything anyway." ”

"I need you to protect Albert." Charle sternly pointed to Albert next to him and replied in a low voice. "He's been in big trouble lately, and he's going to be in danger if he doesn't get it."

Then he whispered to Lucien about the dire situation Albert was facing.

"What? How could this be?! After hearing Charles's explanation, Lucien was also shocked.

He had already heard that Baron de Beauwon's son had recently been killed, but it had always been just an after-dinner conversation, and he did not expect to be involved with Albert.

After being stunned for a moment, he immediately reacted.

"Don't worry, Charles, I'll take care of this side and never put Albert in danger. My subordinates listened to me and would never let anyone get close to him. ”

"Lucien, thank you!" Albert hurriedly thanked Lucien.

"Then I'm relieved......" Seeing Lucien speak so well, Charles also breathed a sigh of relief, and finally let go of a big stone in his heart.

Now at least Albert is safe.

Then his mind turned back to the matter he had intended to deal with—and once that was solved, he didn't care at all what the truth of Maurice's murder was.

"Lucien, remember what I told you about the new weapon?" He asked the other in a low voice.

"yes, I know." Lucien nodded immediately, "Charles, it is indeed a very useful weapon, and if you can, you should put it in the army as much as possible." ”

Then, in the presence of Charles and Albert, he gushed out some of the superiority of the new weapon, in his own professional opinion.

Looking at Lucien, who was a little excited, Charles couldn't help but smile at Albert.

"We all know what you say, Lucien." When Lucien had finished speaking, Charles spoke leisurely, "And this weapon, Albert and I are now preparing to produce it in large quantities. And you, I want you to be ready to demonstrate it in front of the whole army in the big parade when the time comes...... Will you be able to do it well? ”

Show off in front of the whole army! Lucien was immediately overwhelmed by the thought.

"Of course, thank you, Charles!" (To be continued......)