Moyle, 1966.

Colonel Tarrant stretched, it was probably another good day.

From an ordinary police officer to becoming the supreme commander of the Internal Guard in Moyle, he has spent 21 years in the city.

21 years is not a short time, he was born here, grew up here, married here, and this place means everything to him.

Even if he was given a higher rank, he was reluctant to leave the city.

"Colonel, someone is looking for you, I heard it's your friend."

"Oh, really?" Colonel Tarrant was a man who valued his friends very much, and he would always meet with anyone he knew, and even go out of his way to meet their requests.

However, when Colonel Tarrant saw his friend, his eyes were straight, and he couldn't believe that the place would come to Moyle to visit him in person: "Will? God, my old friend, you actually came to Moyle. ”

"Of course, we said three years ago that I would come to visit you if I had time, and now I'm just here to make good on my promise." Will. Tinland had a smile on his face, "Why, my dear Tarrant, don't you even have a cup of coffee here?" ”

Colonel Tarrant hurriedly invited his old friend to the office and poured Will a cup of coffee himself: "Hey, my old friend, I can't compare the coffee here with Paris. ”

"But the coffee made by my friends is always the tastiest." Will took the coffee: "Mr. Tarrant, Moyle is such a beautiful city. As soon as I stepped on the ground, I felt like I loved it. ”

"Ah, you're going to love it even more." When it comes to the city you love so much. Colonel Tarrant's whole body came to the spirit: "I can be sure that you come here every year for a vacation. ”

"yes, I'd love to be able to come here every year for a holiday and have a cup of coffee with my old friends, but unfortunately, I'm afraid this is the last time I've been here," Will said. ”

Colonel Tarrant was taken aback, believing that his old friend was in trouble. But Will's subsequent words made him realize that he was wrong:

"Tarrant, I must warn you in advance, this is about to become a battlefield!"

"Battlefield?" Colonel Tarrant was stunned. Then he reacted: "You are talking about the landing operation that the Axis forces are coming?" Ah, to be honest, I'm not particularly worried, their target is mainly for London. And not Ireland. It won't be Moyle. ”

Will sighed softly, "Yes, their target won't be Ireland or Moyle, but what about the IRA?" ”

Colonel Tarrant stood up with a "hoof", and then slowly sat down again: "Will, do you have any information?" ”

He was well aware that his old friend was not just a businessman, that he had a wealth of contacts in various countries and even in all walks of life, and that he was rumored to have a close relationship with Germany. But even so. The French government at that time did not dare to touch him.

In some cases, the information of this person is even more accurate than the government can ......

"Belt. Adams: This is the guy I think you should know. Will said the name slowly.

Colonel Tarrant nodded silently: "Yes, the new leader of the IRA." A rebel leader wanted by the government, he is also from Moyle, and is said to come to Moyr often, but unfortunately I never succeeded in apprehending him. ”

"Do you really want to catch him in your heart?" Will shook his head in disbelief: "No, in fact, both you and the officers of Moyle's Internal Guard are Adams' sympathizers. Ah, maybe not all. ”

Colonel Tarrant was frightened: "Hey, Will, you can't talk nonsense, or you'll get us in trouble." Wait, is the war you are talking about about related to Adams? ”

"Yes, it has to do with Adams." Will did not deny it in the slightest: "A dozen uprisings are about to break out in Moyle. ”

"Thank you, God, for bringing me this news." Colonel Tarrant hurriedly said, "I will make a deployment immediately." ”

"Quiet, my old friend, you must listen carefully to every word of my words before you can make a decision......" Will kept the other man calm: "Of course you have the power to carry out any repression you want, but have you thought about the consequences of this?" Why did Adams choose to revolt in Moyle? Because he knows the city even better than you do, he knows that there are a large number of his sympathizers here, and even in the internal guard you command, there are a large number of his loyal followers...... In the event of an attempt to crack down, I can guarantee that Adams will be the first to hear from you...... As for the people of Moyle, you simply can't control what kind of choices they will make......"

Colonel Tarrant sat there stunned, not saying a word. He admits that Will's words are all correct, and that there are so many supporters and sympathizers of the "IRA" that he cannot control the situation, both in Moyle and in the Internal Guard under his command.

But he must not watch his beloved city plunge into a terrible war......

"Let me tell you what to do...... Will said slowly, "but if anything like this never happens, once the IRA uprising breaks out in Moyle, all you have to do is to restrain your troops not to get involved in the fighting, and not to shoot at the IRA or support them." Remember, there is still the strength of the National Army nearby, and that is their business. If you take a stand early on, it will get you in big trouble. Since war is inevitable, all we have to do is make sure that the city can minimize the losses caused by the war......"

Colonel Tarrant looked at the other in a daze, savoring the meaning of Will's words. He seemed to vaguely understand the real purpose of his old friend's visit......

"Did Adams convince you to come here?"

"No, my old friend, Adams doesn't have the skills to get me." Will smiled and said, "Let's get straight to the point." I came here on the behalft of Baron Alexon. ”

Baron Alexon? Colonel Tarrant's expression suddenly became solemn, this name is an immortal legend......

"Yes, I was commissioned by Baron Alexon." Will suppressed his smile and said very seriously: "The army commanded by the Baron is about to carry out a landing operation against Britain, and before that, he must do everything he can to plunge the Fenton government into chaos, and if an uprising breaks out in Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Scotland at this time. Then the blow to the Fenton government will be very huge. Let me tell you some truth, I did meet Adams, and I gave him maximum financial and weapon support......"

In fact. Colonel Tarrant was grateful to Will for telling him these things. If it weren't for him, he would have kept the Irish Republican Army in the dark about the uprising that was coming. And more importantly, Will didn't hide anything from himself. Including his support for the IRA.

"But everything I have done has nothing to do with the unity and independence ......of Ireland," said Will, in a very calm tone, "I am only helping Germany, or more accurately, the Baron." Tarrant. You have to make a choice. Will they remain loyal to the Fenton government, or will they be loyal to Her Majesty, who is about to return to England? Now is your best chance. Do you think Moir won't be caught in the fire? You are wrong, it is not up to you whether there will be war here, but it is up to Baron Alexon's choice......"

Colonel Tarrant fell into deep contemplation...... Whether or not war breaks out here is not up to you, but up to Baron Alexon's choice...... The Baron sent Will to perhaps give a warning, a final warning to himself and Moyle as a whole......

"If I choose to pledge allegiance to Her Majesty, will the Baron be able to ensure that there will be no war here?" Colonel Tarrant asked. When he saw Will nod, he continued, "And what about Adams and the IRA he leads? What should they do? Let them do whatever they want in this city? ”

"I once said that since war cannot be avoided. Then the damage caused by the war must be minimized......" Will said lightly: "Acquiescing to the uprising of the IRA in Moyle, and even providing them with weapons to leave Moyle to fight the National Army." It will be another city that will be hurt by the fighting, and it will definitely not be Moyle. ”

Principal Tarrant let out a sigh of relief, and now he fully understood what Will meant...... It was indeed immoral to do so, and even betrayed his professional ethics and conscience, but in fact, Colonel Tarrant now had no other choice, either to let the war break out in Moyle, or let the war burn in another city.

He took a sip of coffee, which was a little bitter, which was exactly the same as his mood at this time...... He never imagined that he would one day work with these guys in the IRA.

"I'll do what you say, Will." When Colonel Tarrant put down his coffee, he finally made his choice: "But you have to make a guarantee that Adams and his IRA will never carry out a massacre in Moyle." ”

"I promise!" Will replied very seriously, "I will do my best to restrain Adams and his men from committing any crimes against the city of Moyle......"

Colonel Tarrant raised his coffee cup again in reassurance......

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On 2 October 1966, the whole of Britain was shocked by the explosion of the Irish Republican Army, whose leader, Belt. Adams revolted in Moyle under the command of Adams, who immediately declared the occupation of the city and established the Provisional Government of Ireland, and proclaimed himself President of the Provisional Government of Ireland.

Belt. Adams also made his manifesto on Moyle TV, which he controlled:

"Fellow Irish men and women: Ireland in the name of God and the martyrs who created the ancient tradition of national independence. With our mouth, we call on her sons and daughters to rally under her banner and fight for her freedom!

Irish Republican Brotherhood. The spirit of bravery was acquired in the organizational training of the underground revolutionary groups, and strict discipline was established in the open military organization of the Irish Republican Army. It has been patiently waiting for the right moment to show itself, and now that moment has come, and we have seized the opportunity! With the support of the sons and daughters exiled by the hypocritical and incompetent government, with the support of the heroic European allies, but above all on their own strength, the Brotherhood fights with the confidence of victory!

We declare the sovereignty of Ireland to the people of Ireland. and to decide the fate of Ireland without restriction, a right that is supreme and inviolable! The usurpation of this right by an alien or foreign government. It does not invalidate this right, nor does it never expire unless the Irish nation is destroyed! Each generation of the Irish has defended the sovereignty of their nation for freedom; It has been defended by force many times over the past few hundred years. In order to continue to defend this fundamental right, and to defend this right by force once again before the world. We hereby declare Ireland to be a sovereign and independent State. We pledge to use our lives, and the lives of our siblings, to achieve its freedom, its happiness, and to raise its position among the nations of the world!

The IRA has the support of all Irish people, and hereby demands the allegiance of every Irish man and woman. The IRA guaranteed religious and civil liberties, equal rights and opportunities for all citizens, and was determined to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation and its parts, to love the next generation of all its own people equally, and to forget the distinction between the minority and the majority that had been carefully constructed by a foreign government in the past.

Until the time is right when we are able to establish a fixed national government that is representative of all the Irish people and elected by all the Irish men and women, the provisional government formed hereby will administer all the military and civilian affairs of the Republic under the confidence of the people.

We place the cause of the IRA under the protection of the sovereign Lord. Pray that He will bless our struggles. We also pray that no one will be disgraced by cowardice, brutality, or plunder in the service of this cause. At this time of supremacy, the Irish nation must use its courage and discipline, and the determination of her sons and daughters to die for their common good. Prove that she is worthy of the name and the manifest destiny of heaven......"

It was a proclamation that resounded in Moyle, in Ireland, and throughout the United Kingdom.

The Irish and Fenton governments soon descended into disarray, and the order for repression quickly reached Colonel Tarrant, who quickly rejected it. In the telegram to which he replied, he said:

"We can't suppress it, because if we do, we will suppress the entire people of Moyle...... I think everyone should come to Moyle to see that Adams, a fanatical supporter of the people here, and his Provisional Government, even among the House Guard under my command, has many followers of Adams, and that I am losing control of Moyle. ”

Colonel Tarrant's attitude was something the Irish government did not expect. They had to urgently mobilize the National Army, which was stationed near Moyle, to attack.

At the same time, Colonel Tarrant also rejected the appointment of prime minister granted to him by Adams' interim government. He told Adams plainly: "I sympathize with your ongoing revolution, but that does not mean that I should join you as well." I will not suppress you, nor will I join your army. The Internal Guard will uphold its consistent principles of neutrality, impartiality and equality. ”

"I understand your plight, Colonel Tarrant." Adams did not force the other party, and the lack of repression by the Internal Guard had actually helped him a lot: "But after the victory of the revolution, I still hope that you will accept this position that will always be reserved for you." ”

"Thank you for trusting me, Adams." Colonel Tarrant did not address the other party as "President": "The National Army will soon reach Moyle, my only request is that war does not break out in Moyle, this place should not be invaded by the flames of war, this beautiful city should not be bloody, so please go out to meet those National Army." ”

Adams hesitated, once his army left Moyle, God knew what terrible things would happen......

Will, who had not spoken at this time, suddenly said: "Mr. President, I will guarantee that Moyle will always be under your control, unless your army suffers a crushing defeat or you yourself die in battle." ”

Hearing Mr. Will's assurance, Adams' heart hung in the air: "Colonel Tarrant, I respect you and respect the city equally, I will leave Moyle with my brave and warlike soldiers to fight, and your task is to ensure the safety of this city." ”

"I think I can do that." Colonel Tarrant was also relieved: "When you come back, Moyle will still be your Moyle." ”

It was a political compromise, both for Adams and for Colonel Tarrant. Or, more accurately, a temporary, unstable alliance was formed before Adams and Colonel Tarrant.

This alliance will continue to change as the war progresses, and no one knows what the future holds.

But this alliance was a new blow to the Fenton government in Britain! (To be continued......)