Peace or war?

In the animal and plant kingdoms, because resources are always limited, competition is the foundation of existence and the specific content; animals and plants have their own abilities, complement each other, and achieve symbiosis, and the means are equal. War and peace, to achieve dynamic equilibrium.

What is a man? an animal? Yes. Therefore, between people, competition or harmony, is not determined by your thinking.

Between countries, there is no exception.

Newland's Royal Square, once a private gathering place for the Newland's royal family, has been demolished and turned into a place for public gatherings and entertainment. Fountains, statues, gardens, doves of peace and smiling people, it's hard to imagine a war a year ago.

Man is really a strange animal, and the merchant nobles who had to flee a year ago are now trying to find a way back. In just one year, the former Newlanders who were once hostile to the Empire are now thanking the Empire for everything it has brought them. They don't care who rules the country, they only care if they can survive and then live better.

As soon as I got off the boat, I was summoned here. When I saw Lieutenant General Jetuya again, I felt that the lieutenant general had aged a lot compared to what I remembered, and his hoarse voice gave people a sense of vicissitudes.

"Do you feel about the city?"

"Huh?"

I was amazed that the Lieutenant General was able to distinguish my footsteps while looking at the fountain with his back to me. Originally, this was not a difficult task for those of us who have been on the front line for a long time. However, for someone who hasn't seen each other for more than a year, this kind of thing can be done just by memorizing it.

"I'm talking to you, Major Angelina. With his hands behind his back, he turned to look at me with a smile, and he changed his words when he realized he had made a mistake, "No! ”

"Huh?"

"I'm so sorry for your business. Although I am opposed to it at the decision-making meeting, the headquarters is more like using your affairs to form a new check and balance on the noble council. ”

The army did not want the aristocracy to interfere with the command, just as the aristocracy did not want the army to interfere in the decision-making of the state. Seemingly simple things actually have the meaning of his existence.

The formation of the empire in its current state is entirely due to the emperor, His Majesty Fernando, the emperor of the empire. From his accession to the throne, he realized that if the nobles were to support themselves, the future of the royal family would be threatened, and the only way to prevent such a thing from happening was to separate the army. At the same time, in order to prevent the military from becoming bigger, it is also strictly forbidden for the military to interfere in the country's decision-making.

Just like the existing military composition of the empire, with burghers, merchants, workers, peasants, and even slaves, the complex composition of the system made it almost impossible for the aristocracy to get their hands on it.

But there are no absolutes in anything, just like the old saying "there is nothing difficult in the world, only those who are afraid of the heart", the general staff headquarters formed by the army and the parliament formed by the nobles are wrestling with each other. Especially in the past few years when His Majesty Fernando has been seriously ill and no longer in charge, this kind of wrestling has reached the point of madness.

While the aristocracy is planting people in the army, the army is also trying to install its own people in the aristocracy.

"No, no, no, that's not your fault. Speaking of which, my subordinate is not a qualified officer, and I feel that I am a little more relaxed now than I am to be a chief. ”

"Sit down, tell me about you on the front line. ”

Although the daily battle situation in Great Britain will be punctually summarized on the desk of the staff headquarters. However, just reading some written documents is not as intimate as the narration of an eyewitness.

Suddenly asked by the lieutenant general, I don't know where to start, this is not intended to be an intelligence information report, it can be as concise as possible. From Norman to Caen to Cherbourg, hundreds of battles and salutes, large and small. All of a sudden, I feel like I have a lot to talk about.

From the assault landing to the battle for the streets of Catang, from the crossing of the river in Vilvie to the theft of alcohol by the soldiers at Arsino. It wasn't until Jetua's adjutant reminded me that "it's time" that I realized that we had been in the square all afternoon.

"Anna, you have to remember that a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier!"

"Yes!

Salute and watch the chief leave, while letting his body stand straight.

"I'll feel a lot more relieved to have someone as my bodyguard. ”

With Jetuah gone, the special guards who mingled with the crowd dissipated, and in addition to the plainclothes of the Imperial Guard, some of them were adventurers commissioned by the Newland garrison.

Originally, I thought that the appearance of these people was a coincidence, but now it seems that things are much more serious than I thought.

Next, you will have to meet with the local guard unit in charge of the safety of the nearby general, and at the same time as the task handover, you will also receive some preparations.

You know, when you set off from Norman, you are not allowed to take anything with you except a few changes of clothes.

Except, of course, the triplet bottomless bag, which I brought out from Brix, and the equipment in it is also something I've saved up over the years. I don't intend to use my personal property for such an out-of-tolerance task.

You know, I'm also very picky.

"Sergeant Angelina, I've been ordered to report for duty. ”

As it was a matter of etiquette, I first saluted Colonel Erwin and then handed over my letter of introduction. But even if I didn't salute, Erwin wouldn't have a problem with me. This is the privilege of the troops directly under the central government, and even a small non-commissioned officer is much higher than the colonel of the local army.

Of course, if you do this, you have to consider whether the local army will wear small shoes for you during the mission.

"How is it ......?"

Erwin kept alternating glances between me and the letter of introduction, as if he was a little afraid of his own eyes. Originally, I thought that as long as the empire sent someone over, I would be able to make a difference, but it became a little complicated.

"What's the matter? It's still a woman. ”

Wait, Sergeant Angelina...... Erwin silently read the content in his heart, and suddenly thought of something, "You are the one...... , but I remember you're already a major, and you're supposed to be on Norman's front line now!"

Erwin searched the memories in his mind, and he would not forget the person who had taken the Newland royal palace on his own.

"Uh! I was demoted because of something. That's the way it is. ”

So that's the case, since you're here, I'm relieved. ”

Erwin closed his mouth in amusement, and what happened after that was not what he should know, he still had this self-knowledge.

"Come with me! let's go get some gear first. ”