Looking back at John's military career in the past two years, it is not difficult to find that the military people who have befriended him are either technical officers like Crawford, or "political" officers like Eisenhower, Bradley, and Clark. The only exception is Van Vliet, who is still notoriously good-tempered.

Although John also had some contact with domineering and arrogant generals like Patton and Ridgway, most of them were only general acquaintances. The reason is simple, although John looks humble on the surface, he is also a proud man on the inside.

In terms of background, networking, comparing brains, and looking at ability, John thinks that he is not inferior to anyone, plus he has more than 70 years of "foresight" beyond the world, why should he be despised by you just because he did not graduate from a regular military school?

John can't do such a shameless thing as hugging his thighs by surrendering himself. Besides, this trick is probably not easy for Barton to do. If you don't show some real skills, you can't really make those arrogant generals really recognize him.

In fact, John should have figured this out a long time ago. It's just that he's been working with Bradley's type of guy before, and he's always felt good about himself. It wasn't until today that he was "ignored" by Ridgway and Milley that he really woke up.

Now that he has figured out what the problem is, John naturally knows what strategy to use next to deal with Ridgway and Milley. So, that night, Bradley met a different John.

During the after-dinner chat, John changed his usual gentleness and humility, and bluntly put forward his own requirements for Milley's future work from the perspective of the deputy division commander. When discussing the specific problems faced by the 503rd Regiment, he was even more sharp in his words and strong in attitude, without the slightest intention of making peace with the mud.

To tell the truth, John's painting style changed abruptly, suddenly from a humble gentleman to an angular iron-fisted soldier, Bradley was really a little startled at first. John has always been low-key and gentle in his mind, but he didn't expect that he hadn't seen him for two months, and he suddenly became so sharp, frank and direct.

Soon, though, Bradley grasped John's intentions.

In the conversation just now, John, although he was tough, was clever enough to make his so-called "contradiction" with Milley invisible. Both Ridgway and Milley could clearly feel from his words that on the issue of the selection of the commander of the 503rd Regiment, John was completely out of public interest and for the sake of the work of the 82nd Division.

Although Milley was not the ideal candidate in John's mind, as long as Milley could lead the 503rd Regiment to meet his requirements, he would not reject Milley. In the future, even if there is any dispute, it will be the right thing and not the person, and there will be no malicious revenge, putting small shoes on Milly and the like.

First of all, John's crisp, straightforward, and open-minded attitude is undoubtedly the most appetizing to Ridgway and Milley. There is no need for intrigue, everything depends on the ability to speak. Everything is fine if you do a good job, and you can't blame others if you mess up.

Secondly, John also invisibly clarified the status relationship between himself and Milley, limiting the other party to the status of a subordinate. Avoided the possibility that Milley's honor guard qualifications would counter John after he gained a firm foothold.

This kid is really a good guy! Bradley silently praised John's performance in his heart.

When I came out of Bradley's house, it was almost 10 o'clock in the evening. Little Ella was already yawning, and little Eric was even more early in his dreams. Since it was the weekend, John did not go back to the Klebe barracks with Ridgway. After waving goodbye to the Bradleys, he and Adele picked up a child and walked home.

"Dad, can you come to the school next week for the Parent-Teacher-Conference (unlike the parent-teacher conference in China, the PTC is usually held at the beginning of the semester, and the teacher and parents meet one-on-one)?" Little Ella, who was snuggled in John's arms, asked as she held back her sleepiness.

The little one is 6 and a half years old. While John was still attending the Atlantic Conference, Adele enrolled her at an elementary school near her home. Now little Ella has officially enrolled in school and has become a primary school student.

Looking at little Ella's expectant little eyes, John really couldn't bear to refuse.

Whether in his past life or in this life, he is a person who is very fond of children. When he first crossed over, Ella, who was soft and fleshy like a small snowball, was simply the meat of his heart. No matter how many worries you have, as soon as you see your daughter's innocent and bright smile, you can immediately dissipate them.

But with the development of his career, he has not been with his daughter for a long time. Little Ella has been in school for almost a month, and he doesn't even know where the school is. This filled John's heart with guilt.

"Ella has to be obedient and busy with work. Moreover, my mother didn't already make an appointment with the teacher. Adele saw John's distress and relieved him at the right time.

The private primary school that Little Ella attends was carefully selected by Adele, and she has a very close relationship with the school on weekdays. Less than a month into school, she became a central figure in the PTA (Parent Council).

"But Dad hasn't been to school even once." Little Ella is no longer a child. As she gradually became sensible, she was very proud of her general father, and she always wanted to find an opportunity to "show" in front of her new classmates.

"That's it, Ella. Dad can't guarantee that you'll be able to attend the parent-teacher meeting, but tomorrow morning, Dad can take you to school, how about it? John finally relented.

"Alright then, you're going to be the talker!" Little Ella kissed John contentedly, and then soon fell asleep in his arms.

"Honey, have you been experiencing anything at work lately?" Seeing that the two children were asleep, Adele finally asked.

"No, why do you ask?" John asked curiously.

"I see that the atmosphere of your conversation is not very good, did you and General Li Qiwei quarrel?" Adele asked with concern.

"It's nothing, it's just a normal argument at work." John shrugged his shoulders and lightly dismissed his wife's speculation.

"That's good. My dear, lately the newspapers have been full of news of the war, and we are not going to go to war. Will you go to war? After a moment's hesitation, Adele finally revealed her biggest concern to her husband.

"That's what the big boss of the White House should worry about, how do I know." John didn't intend to let Adele worry about himself so early, "But don't worry, with you and the children, I won't risk my life." ”

"But, but." Adele was still a little uneasy, and she had a feeling that her husband might not be able to avoid this terrible war.

"Peace of mind, dear." John kissed his wife on the cheek, "I'll be fine, promise God!" ”

For the rest of the way, neither Adele nor John spoke. They all know in their hearts that in this era, as an officer and an officer's wife, there are some things that must be faced and endured.