Chapter 38: The Road to Blood (4)
Post "I don't understand what you're talking about, Lieutenant Stevenson, watch your words, you're talking to your superiors." ”
Captain Fendt felt that the atmosphere in this room was getting a little out of control, and someone had to come out and ease it now.
Post "How could you not understand, Captain. ”
Release: Stevenson turned to Fendt and sneered.
Post "What this guy did last night has proven everything, you and I and Thor, we've all been through the whole process, so, stop saying you don't understand what I'm referring to!" ”
Post "Lieutenant Stevenson, now is not the time to argue over what happened last night. If you have any doubts about the Major's conduct, when we return to England you can ask for a court-martial against him, and I promise that I will say everything I have seen then. However, I feel that your current behavior is impulsive and unwise, that you are provoking the authority of your superior commander on the battlefield, and that according to military law, I can immediately remove you from command and arrest you. ”
When he saw the lieutenant's finger pointing at Todd's face, Fendt knew that this matter was in trouble, and he frowned at this subordinate who was exuding an aggressive aura, and really couldn't figure out why this originally good officer suddenly became so ignorant.
Post "Arrest me? You do have that power, Captain. However, before arresting me, I would like to ask your permission to ask this man, this sir! What the hell was going on in last night's breakout operation, and did he really give the order to Second Lieutenant Vincent and the soldiers of those two detachments to retreat! ”
Post "You're so presumptuous, Stevenson! Do you want to accuse me of betraying my men and soldiers? You are insulting my personality! ”
Todd jumped to his feet and roared, originally he had hoped that this ensign would be able to get off the donkey under the persuasion of Fenth, but he didn't expect this blind guy to get an inch in and put the problem directly on the table.
When Todd was released, he really wanted to smack himself in the mouth, why did he choose this guy's detachment to participate in this operation, it was really shooting himself in the foot.
Post "Stevenson, what are you talking nonsense!" Do you know what your previous accusation means? ”
The release of Stevenson's doubts startled Thor. As commander of a combat unit, Thor never saw himself as a duty to think outside of combat.
To be honest, he still hasn't understood what the hell is going on. But he was always an officer anyway, and he knew very well how serious and dangerous Stevenson's charges against Major Todd were now.
Post "I certainly understand what my accusation means, Thor. Please use your fire-filled brain now to think about whether last night's breakout operation was normal! This man ordered us to break through to the south with all our troops, while he ran to the north with his headquarters and the Jingwei class, and he wanted us to attract the attention of the Germans for him......"
Post "You're talking nonsense! You vicious bastard, this is the most vile and outrageous slander I have ever heard! I changed my plan to break through to the north after discovering that the enemy in the south was strong, and I sent a herald to give the order to change the plan, and you also received my order! Otherwise, explain to me why you're standing here with us! ”
Posting Todd felt that he had found a very good reason, an irrefutable reason that would get him out of this nasty situation.
The commando major now held his chin high, and in order to show his contempt and contempt for the other party, and to properly remind the bystanders of his own authority, he put one hand behind his back, the other hand buckled on the belt of arms around his waist, and his two fingers tapped the buckle gently, showing his subordinates that he had a clear conscience in such a relaxed gesture.
"We're here because you've found it impossible to save your precious life with a dozen of your men, sir! And I, on the other hand, didn't even meet the herald you called herald, and neither did Captain Fenth! Isn't it, Captain Fenth! ”
Release Stevenson turned his face to glare at Fendt.
Post "This ......"
Fendt frowned, he didn't know how to answer Stevenson's question.
Post "You, like me, met Thor on the way to find Command, and that's when we learned that the plan had changed. And at that time, the man was crouching in a German shelter waiting for Thor's detachment to come to the rescue! ”
Post "And what does that prove!" Just because you didn't meet my herald doesn't mean I didn't give the order, and I have Ensign Thor as a witness, who received my order and carried it out without hesitation, right? Second Lieutenant Thor! ”
Todd was visibly calmer than he had been at the beginning, sneering at Stevenson, his hand on his belt slowly sliding towards the holster at his waist at imperceptible speed.
Posting this farce should have ended a long time ago, and maybe he shouldn't have been allowed to happen at all in the first place.
"That's right, I received orders from Major Todd shortly after the breakout began......" Thor replied affirmatively.
"You can receive that order because it was sent to you alone, and he needs your detachment to protect him and make it through!" And me, Captain Fendt and Ensign Vincent, we and our troops were all abandoned by this man as bait! Don't say I don't have proof, I thought about this issue all morning. ”
Stevenson pointed at Todd's face to stop the other man's rebuttal, and he turned to Fendt to continue.
Post "Captain, do you remember that surprised look on his face last night when he saw us?" But I didn't think about this terrible inference at the time, and I didn't think about it when he tried to prevent us from sending a herald back to convey the order.
However, it occurred to me when he took us to this church and brought out the piles of weapons and ammunition from the basement whether we and the soldiers had been betrayed.
The man who released it had apparently known about the existence of this church and this batch of weapons for a long time, and he had long been preparing to get here to replenish supplies after breaking through the siege, and I even suspect that he had prepared a secret escape route for himself. If not, then I think the Major must be able to give me a clear explanation! ”
Released Stevenson turned his face to look at Todd.
Post "Explain, I'll give you an explanation, Lieutenant Stevenson!" ”
Todd's hand had moved to the holster at his waist, and he neatly flipped open the holster of his pistol and pulled out his w; The S-standard large-caliber revolver with the faint barrel of the basket pointed straight at Stevenson's chest.
Release "I think everything is already clear, isn't it, major. Stevenson said coldly.
Post "Lieutenant Stevenson, I don't understand what has influenced your judgment to make such ridiculous inferences, and I don't understand why you're making such baseless accusations at this time.
What I can tell you now is that the facts will prove that your allegations are completely unfounded slander, and that you have made a very big mistake that you will pay dearly for it.
Now I declare that, in view of the fact that Lieutenant Stevenson has lost the judgment necessary to be a commander and to confront and slander his superiors, in this particular circumstance, I exercise my authority as the supreme commander of this assault force to deprive Lieutenant Stevenson of his command, and you are arrested, Lieutenant. ”
Todd turned his face slightly to Fendt and ordered, "Captain Fendt, get off Lieutenant Stevenson's gun, tie him up and put him in the basement." ”
Fendt hesitated for a moment, tilted his head to look at Todd, and then slowly walked towards Stevenson.
Post "Move fast, Captain. Thor, you go and help too. ”
Todd gave a loud order, shouting as his gun remained motionless at the lieutenant officer who had made him angry.
Post "I think you should thank me for my kindness, Stevenson. For on the basis of what you have said and your attitude towards me at that time, I can execute you on the spot for sedition and guilt under military law.
Now you can honestly stay in the basement and cool down your burned mind, and pray there by the way, it should be useful.
But you can rest assured that I'll take you with me when we break out, and I'll take you back to the UK. I will not hand you over to the Germans to add to their honor, for you deserve the rest of your life in a hard labor camp. Of course, if I personally wish, I would prefer to see you hanging on the gallows and shaking. Fendt, what are you rubbing, hurry up and get his gun off, I'm afraid I won't be able to control my fingers, hehe......"
Todd had a smug smile on his lips, but the smugness on his face was replaced by a look of surprise.
Post "Do you know what exactly you're doing?" Captain Fendt, are you crazy? Todd exclaimed.
Post "No, I'm sober, Major. ”
Fendt slowly lowered the hammer of the pistol, and the muzzle of the gun pointed at Todd's chest shook slightly.
Post "Put the gun down, Captain." ”
Thor, who had just reacted, quickly pulled out his side gun.
Post "Don't Move, Thor! ”
Almost at the same time as the release, Stevenson smoothly pulled out his pistol and pointed it at his colleague's head.
Post "Put the gun down. ”
Post "Do you want to shoot me, come on!" ”
Post "Don't be impulsive! ”
Post "I order you to drop your guns!" ”
The release room was filled with the shouts of officers shouting at each other.
Post "Shut it all up!" ”
After Todd let out an angry roar, the room fell silent.
Post "Why do you do this, Fendt, I trust you so much!" ”
Todd asked with a deep breath and a tight frown.
Post "Sorry, sir! I used to trust you so much, but I'm disappointed by what you're doing now. You know how happy we are to know that you will lead us on this mission, we have all heard about your operation in Port Brun, we have all been deeply touched by the courage and conviction you showed in that operation, and we all look to you as our example. ”
Post "So you're pointing a pistol at me right now?" Fendt, you're treating your commander like that? Todd said coldly.
Post "Yes, because you disappointed me so much, sir! It is true that Lieutenant Stevenson should not have made that charge at this time, but, and I also think that some of the doubts he has raised do exist, and I think you should give a clear explanation to our subordinates, rather than arrest Second Lieutenant Stevenson so hastily. ”
Post "Do you think Stevenson's accusations are justified?" Fendt, you've disappointed me too, you're making a big mistake! What about you? Thor, do you agree with Stevenson as well? ”
Released Todd turned his head to look at Thor.
Post "Me...... I don't want to deceive you, sir. I think you really should explain that. And, Captain Fenth, can you order that guy to get the gun off my head immediately, or I swear, he'll regret it! ”
Post "You put down that gun in your hand first, it makes me nervous." ”
Posted Stevenson said with a wry smile.
Post "I don't understand what the hell you're talking about, what are you going to let me explain?" Fendt, do you think I'm the kind of person who betrays his men to escape for his life? Todd shouted angrily.
Post "I'm not accusing you of that kind of heinous crime, maybe it's just a damn misunderstanding, everything can happen on the battlefield, we all know this.
But Stevenson posed a question that has kept me wondering, can you explain what this church and the munitions stored in it are all about.
Before the release, I didn't know anything about it at all, and you didn't mention the existence of such a place at the operational meeting. I think that's the crux of everything.
The release and your attitude towards Lieutenant Stevenson further deepens my doubts, and you are clearly trying to silence the lieutenant. I don't know exactly what you're hiding from us, and how many things we don't know, and at this critical moment I have to express my position in this way, and at the same time I want you to give me a satisfactory answer.
Post: I want to go back to England alive and not be sent to heaven by some bullet that came out of nowhere. Fendt replied with a flat expression.
"These are top secrets, and you have no right to know. I can't tell you anything in the present circumstances, but I can swear that I will give you a satisfactory answer when I return to England. ”
Post "Are You All Idiots When We Are Idiots?" I don't want you to hang on the gallows, Mr. Major. ”
Posted Stevenson said with a sneer.
"I promise you that I will never hold any of you accountable afterwards, and that what happened today will be as if it had never happened." I think we should put down our guns now and calm down. For us, how to solve the current dilemma is the most urgent thing. ”
Post "Do you think we're going to be coaxed by you with a few words like this?" You have to give us a clear explanation, otherwise we simply won't be able to continue fighting. ”
Post "Stevenson, what exactly do you want to know, tell you that there are some things that an officer of your level can't know!" Todd replied coldly.
Post "An explanation, I think you can always give us a clear and unambiguous explanation, why you suddenly changed your breakout plans, why you chose to abandon the fighting troops so quickly, why you know the exact location of the village church that is not marked on this map, why there are so many munitions stored here, why ......"
"That's all there, gentlemen, and I think I might be able to give you a reasonable explanation. ”
A voice suddenly sounded in the corner of the room, and everyone's eyes were immediately focused there.
The officers remembered that there was no one else in the room but the four of them, and it was a surprise that a fifth person suddenly appeared, at least three of the four pistols were pointed at that place.
When the officers saw the person who was speaking, they could hardly believe their eyes.
Issued a gray uniform, a silver eagle emblem, a military hat raised high, and black military boots, a German officer stood in front of the British commando officer in high spirits.
Post "Don't shoot, calm down, gentlemen! I didn't carry a weapon. ”
The official smiled and raised his hands with white gloves, and then walked towards the officials leisurely.
Post "Stand there and don't move! Fendt yelled.
Post "Okay, okay, don't be impulsive, Captain, please keep your fingers in check." ”
The official stopped, raised his hands and smiled at Fendt.
Publish "Look, what did I see, a German, or a colonel. Major Todd, this is the secret you've been trying to hide? ”
After Tol finished speaking, he turned his face to look at Todd, who was looking depressed.
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