Chapter 82: Coercion and Inducement
"Mr. Treville, what the hell is the matter with you calling me over suddenly?" In the office of the 6th Army Department Nechar, Major Alex de Lautrec, the chief of the Investigation Bureau of the Personnel Department of the 6th Military Department, looked at Charles with a little doubt.
Because of the weather, he was wearing a thick blue military uniform today, but because of his face and slender eyebrows, he didn't look much of a deterrent, but more like a university lecturer.
At this time, Charles was standing outside the window, quietly looking at the scenery outside.
It was overcast outside, it was already raining cold, and there was a strong wind, which blew through the open windows, and Charles's whole face tightened. The atmosphere was so solemn and gloomy, as if it were a sign of something.
"Sir? I've got some things to attend to later! Perhaps impatiently waiting, Alex urged again.
As if sensing that enough wind had blown, Charles slowly closed the window and lowered the curtains. The thick curtains cut off the whole room, so much so that it was a little darker.
"Sir?" Because Charles walked back without saying a word, Alex couldn't help but be suspicious.
"Just call me Charles, Alex." Charles sat down, then smiled and nodded at Viscount Lautrek, "We've known each other for so long, why do we have to be so angry?" β
"No, I'm not familiar with you, and it doesn't matter." Alex unceremoniously rebuffed Charles, "I guess you'd better finish what you're going to say, neither of us should have much time to delay." β
"Please call me Charles." Although Charles's words were still very polite, his tone was already somewhat unmistakable. "Didn't you hear me? Friend? β
"......Gollum" A flash of anger swept over Alex's fair face, and he bit his lip tightly. It looks like he's going to be furious......
However, although the other side is arrogant and rude. But he can only endure it, because the other party holds a deadly secret of his future.
"All right, Charles," he finally reluctantly changed his tune after a slight sigh, "tell me what the hell is the matter with me." β
"Yes, my dear friend." Perhaps because he admired the other party's expression of annoyance and helplessness, Charles's smile deepened. "I called you here today because I have an important belief that I want to reveal to you."
"Important news?" Alex frowned, "I don't want to hear it. β
"Huh?"
"Your important news must not be a good thing! I've said it many times, and I don't want to get involved in your plans. Alex replied flatly, and then he stood up, "Okay, I'm going back now, goodbye." β
"Hey, smart is smart. But why do you think you are entitled to reject me? Charles held out his hand and pointed to his seat, "Now, sit down for me right now!" Listen honestly! β
This moment. Charles was even worried that the other party would punch him directly.
However, it is admirable that Viscount Lautrec maintained an admirable sanity at such times. Although his face was already flushed with anger. But he sat down anyway.
"You're such a hopeless bastard, Mr. Treville."
"Oh. Thank you, sometimes I think so too. Charles waved his hand. He didn't care about the other party's anger, "Okay, I'll tell you now......"
He deliberately paused for a moment, and then said in a pretending mysterious tone, "According to the reliable information I have received, Mr. President, it is recently intended to appoint a new commander of the 6th Army. β
"The new 6th Army Chief?" Alex was taken aback at first, and then immediately restrained his curiosity, "Well, this is the right of Mr. President, I have no right to comment on this, my duty is only to do the job I am doing at hand." β
"No, your duty is to cooperate with the Minister." Charles shook his head, "Complete one of his instructions." β
A suppressed silence suddenly enveloped the entire office.
"What do you mean...... Is the president ready to play for real now? After a long time, Viscount Lautrec looked at Charles hesitantly, as if his breathing was a little unsmooth, "He wants to clean up the 6th Army?" β
Although he has a very regrettable special hobby, Viscount Lautrec is not a stupid man, on the contrary, he held an important position in the 6th Army Department at a young age, and he is recognized by everyone as a smart man.
"Yes, that's right, that's what we do." Charles replied immediately.
Then, he looked at Alex again, "In this matter, I hope to be able to get your help, the more the better." β
"Help ......," Viscount Lautrec laughed a little unnaturally, "you are joking, what can my little major help you?" Why don't you talk to someone with enough weight, and tell me that it's not a waste of time? β
"You can't say that, Alex." Charles also replied with a smile, "You are one of the most important organs in the ministry, how can you not have weight?" Don't be so humble, we need your help. β
As one of the most important deployments in the 6th Army Department, Alex's Personnel Department can be said to be in charge of the lifeblood of the entire army, and all personnel appointments and transfers of all branches of the 6th Army and the garrisons in various places must go through this confidential department - if Charles and others plan to purge the 6th Army and kick out the generals who oppose the Bonapartians from important posts, then they must be carried out through this department.
"Then go talk to my boss, as long as you can convince him, I'll be happy to accept his orders." Alex looked a little nervous, "You know, in my position, there will be a lot of people staring, I can't just do ......"
"Is cooperating with the work of the minister also arbitrary? Who dares to stop you? Who's going to stand in your way? Charles's smile faded. Of course, we need to talk to your boss, but we also need to be matched...... Don't tell me they have nothing to do with you, now that you're in this position. Then you must have a good relationship with them. β
"This important matter, I ...... I can't interject. Sir, we should not have our own minds. "Maybe it's feeling the pressure from the Charles. A slight cold sweat appeared on Alex's forehead, "Trever first...... Ah, Charles, you better do it yourself, I can't ...... I can't get involved......"
"Why not? Do you think that if you are impartial among us, you can stand alone? Charles looked at Alex, then sneered, "You don't want to take a stand, so as not to provoke the enemy." Ruining your own good future, right? β
"No...... I'm not...... Well, well, that's what I thought, no? Perhaps because of some nervousness, Alex became excited, "You can't force me like this and let me be caught up in this maelstrom of partisanship, can't you let me work quietly and be promoted?" I'm not interested in caring who can save the country! β
"Oh. True, you are not interested in caring who can save the country, anyway these words are certainly empty words. Charles, still sneering, "As long as you soar." That's fine, right? β
Alex didn't answer, perhaps secretly regretting his gaffe.
"You are wrong. Now if you don't listen to me, I can assure you...... You're never going to be able to make it to the top. Charles had an unusually determined aura. Staring at Alex, "It's so far." You still don't think you're part of our party? It's just naΓ―ve! Maybe you think you can stay neutral, but I tell you that this is a complete illusion, and you will either be finished or you will have to listen to me. So, now, choose for me! Right away! β
"Are you persecuting me? If you think you can take my handle and blackmail me as much as you want......" Alex glared at Charles, "If you destroy me, I'll fight with you, I don't believe you can live under protection every day!" β
"No, I'm doing it for your good! The neutrals are the least likable, don't you understand? The winner hates him for not supporting himself, and the loser still hates him for not supporting himself! So in that case, you might as well pick a side, wouldn't you? Now, I'm afraid even you can see which side has the advantage, right? Is it foolish or stupid to have such a good opportunity to become a hero, but you want to let this opportunity go to waste? I was obviously throwing down the rope ladder to climb up the clouds for you, but you turned out to be fine, and you wanted to push it away? No, you don't have the right to refuse my kindness, you have to listen to me! Threaten me? Then you can try it! I'll give you a minute and immediately answer me 'yes, sir', I won't accept any other answer, or you give me a try! β
Charles's high-pitched roar and grim expression made Alex fall silent again for a while.
This oppressive silence seemed to slow down the flow of time, so much so that Charles felt like his pocket watch was broken.
When the seconds were worth a lap, Viscount Lautrec, who had been pondering for a long time, finally sighed. "Well, I'll listen to you, that's it! You scumbag! β
"It would have been nice to say that earlier." Charles smiled with satisfaction, automatically ignoring the insults behind the other party, and then easily took the pocket watch into his arms, "You see, we're still good friends." β
"When will the new minister take office?" Viscount Lautrec had a gloomy face, and he didn't mean to talk nonsense to him at all, "Who is he?" What kind of person is it? β
"He is General Saint-Arnault, who has recently served in North Africa, from whom Mr. President has just been secretly recalled." Charles told another secret, "He didn't go through the ministry's transfer, he came back privately. However, because he will soon become a minister, no one can hold him accountable for leaving his post without permission......"
"It's really bold......" Viscount Lautrec smiled bitterly, not knowing whether to say the general or Charles and the others.
"Sometimes, we have to be bold." Charles replied indifferently, "Also, let me reveal another piece of information to you - the general we found is a determined and iron-fisted person, and we have already discussed it, even if we toss up and down the 6th Army Headquarters, we must complete the predetermined goal...... So, even without your help, we will certainly push this qiΔ forward until no one in the ministry dares to oppose the president. β
"So, I want to thank you for giving me a chance to be a part of this, right?" Viscount Lautreck asked rhetorically, slightly mockingly.
"Of course." Charles nodded unceremoniously. "Of course, if we had your help, our affairs would be much easier, so ...... Overall, we are mutually beneficial. β
"What a mutual benefit! But I don't have the right to refuse. β
"It doesn't matter at all." Charles shook his head, then held up a finger and placed it on the bridge of his nose, "Because you can get more out of it than you think." β
"More than that? What do you mean. β
"Yes, Alex, let me tell you one more piece of news, I have already recommended you in front of the president, and as long as you can do what you deserve now, then he will reward you enough in the future. Don't you want to soar? As long as you do a good job, then you will be able to soar and become one of the leaders of the entire 6th Army. β
"Leader?" Perhaps it was because of Charles's words that he had whetted his appetite, and Viscount Lautrec was a little more curious, rather than resisting just now. "Me?"
"That's right, it's you, not now, of course." Charles lowered his voice and continued, "The president has decided to rebuild the entire command system of the 6th Army in the near future. β
Viscount Lautrec stopped talking, and he stared at Charles, clearly interested.
"He left the political affairs of the 6th Army to the 6th Army Headquarters, and handed over the military command power of the army to the General Staff." Charles spread his hands, "Now because of my recommendation, you have already left your name with Mr. President, and if you have made corresponding achievements later, then you can enter this general staff at that time and become one of the members of this main command organ of the 6th Army...... Of course, because of your age and seniority, you have to give someone a hand. Alex, tell me honestly, what do you think of the pay? β
There was a noticeable wavering on Viscount Lautrec's face - it was impossible for him not to be moved.
"Why? Why do you want to help me like this? β
"You have the ability, and you're my friend, that's why I recommend you. Besides......" Charles suddenly laughed, and raised his head slightly, as if in a reverie, "It's fun to think about, isn't it?" If one day, the transfer of the entire French team is all through ...... After the instruction of a dressophile, it was all through a pair of hands that touched the skirt...... That's not ...... Very, very, very interesting thing? Hahahaha! β
As he spoke, he burst out laughing, not knowing if he was serious.
"If you dare to say that word in front of me again, I'll kill you!" (To be continued!)
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