After successfully ambushing Connaught's army, the Southern Army rested and returned to the south bank of the Lantes.

Originally, the best option was to surround Kisen directly, taking advantage of the opportunity of the enemy's reinforcements being ambushed and repulsed, and taking Kiesen directly. However, when Vitin and the others were preparing to march on Kieson the next day, the news of the Empire's peace talks with the South reached the army of the Southern Army through a telegram from Michel VII. In desperation, more than 20,000 troops had to return to the south bank of the Lanz River according to the prince's request, waiting for the next order.

Although after a victory, Weiting and Dawes barely cleared their reputations, but their strength also suffered losses again in the first round of confrontation with Connaught's army, and the gap between them and Raymond's 72nd Division was even greater. At the first military meeting after returning to the Lanz River position, Raymond unceremoniously led the direction of the meeting, and Dawes's several speeches were loudly blocked by him, and even Wei Ting and Daladier had to look at his face, after all, even the three of them were now combined, and there were not as many people as the 72nd Division.

At the moment, the only one who can compete with Raymond is Bazin, but even Bazin is a little lacking in confidence when he competes with Raymond now. Although Raymond's strength was not enough to completely suppress the other four, and he failed to make a significant contribution in the ambush, but now even the emperor has the intention of bowing to Prince Michel VII, and the Knoyer family, a big backer, is worth 100,000 soldiers.

After rising with the Cnoille family, Raymond also became even more arrogant, as if it was a foregone conclusion that he would succeed Vittin as the new commander of the Southern Legion. After repelling the combined forces of Connaught and Munster, Raymond, who had not been able to get enough credit, insisted that the troops attack Kitsen immediately, and he even red-eyed at the meeting, and had the intention of fighting hard, and finally the four of them united against Raymond's demand, and he was forced to give up under pressure. However, as soon as the telegram from Michel VII arrived the next day, Raymond's attitude immediately changed one hundred and eighty degrees, and without mentioning the attack on Kiesen, he was the first to let the troops drive back to the Lanes River position.

They can fully imagine how Raymond will be courteous to Michel VII, not only because of the surname Knoyer owned by Raymond, but also because of the fact that Raymond could feel between the lines in the prince's telegram that Michel VII was dissatisfied with him. He had a hunch that the day when the prince would hand over the position of commander of the legion to Raymond was not far off.

So, when Beria's agents from the Third Division approached him, he began to think about his own retreat.

The Chief of Staff walked into the tent and handed him a telegram. "The latest news from Porto León shows that the Prince has arrested the Mission, captured the Marquis of Metternich and the Captain of the Royal Guard, Baron McCool, and the rest of his entourage, but Princess Eldest Catalina and Count Jericho have fled, and the Prince wants us to take strict precautions not to let these two men go across the Lantes. ”

Wei Ting took the telegram and glanced at it, then handed it to Agent Seresy of the Third Section. After reading the contents of the telegram, Seresy laughed and said, "Captain of the Viting Legion, isn't this a great opportunity for you to make meritorious contributions?"

Wei Ting shook his head, not much of a smile on his face. "Now that the 72nd Division is in control of the entire camp, and the 80,000-strong army is about to arrive here, it is difficult for my 2,000 men to move. Besides, no one can be sure that Her Royal Highness will pass through my side of the defense zone, and she should avoid our army. ”

Thresy shook her head and laughed. This man's laughter was always a little crazy, which made Wei Ting not like it very much. "You are wrong, we have reported this information to His Majesty the Emperor, and I am sure that His Majesty will be very happy once he learns that his granddaughter has not fallen into the claws of the wolf, and he will also look down on you. And, this is also your chance to make a meritorious contribution to His Highness Beria, isn't it?"

Vittin frowned, although he didn't like Thressi's laughter, but this person's words were not wrong, now if Viting didn't want to be crushed by Raymond under his feet and couldn't turn over forever, he could only rely on the emperor and Beria. Especially Beria, the emperor doesn't attach too much importance to a repeated person, and only by getting closer to the second prince can Weiting have a stable backer.

However, he also understands that the so-called opportunity to make meritorious contributions to His Royal Highness Beria will not be so simple.

"What do you want me to do?" he looked at Thressi, half of the man's face obscured by his wide, shabby wide-brimmed hat, and all he could see was the mouth with a strange smile.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Caterina is the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Alexander, and if anything happens to her, Her Royal Highness Beria, as an uncle, will be very sad. You should be able to see what I mean, right?"

These guys really didn't have good intentions. Vittin looked at Seresi and thought to himself. If I do what they want to do, then I have a great deal of control in their hands, but ...... Although he was very reluctant to be completely restrained by these people from the Ministry of the Interior, Wei Ting also understood that if he did not defect to Beria now, the results that awaited him would only be worse.

"If there is a chance," Wei Ting said lightly, "I will help Her Highness Belial 'take care' of Her Royal Highness the Princess." ”

"That's good," said Seresi, nodding in satisfaction, "There's one more thing you shouldn't have forgotten, right?"

"Hmph-" Wei Ting's eyes showed a hint of murderous intent, "Of course. ”

The Chief of Staff stood aside and listened to all their conversations, as a confidant of the Vitings, the Chief of Staff naturally knew all of the plans of the Vitings, and was also involved in them.

"I've got people ready," he whispered, although this was their camp, but he couldn't be careless about such a thing, "Raymond should already be on the way, but what about Daladier and Bazin?" he didn't mention Dawes, now Dawes and the Seventy-Fifth Division are already lambs to be slaughtered, even if he washed away his shame with his own stratagem, but the fact that there are no soldiers still makes others not take him seriously.

Speaking of these two people, Wei Ting was also silent, he didn't want to be the commander of the light pole, if all the generals of the Southern Legion were finished here, then this so-called title of corps commander would really be worthless, and the emperor would not pay too much attention to him.

"There are so many soldiers who can be generals," Veting was still hesitating, and Thresy spoke first, "but the commander of the legion, not everyone can be a general. ”

This sentence finally helped Wei Ting make up his mind. "If they don't—" Wei Ting's eyes lit up with a fierce light, "Kill me!"

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Raymond took his team of guards to the makeshift conference tent.

He can be said to be quite proud now, before Michel VII has sent someone to bring him a letter, this letter is ostensibly asking Raymond to guard the line of defense of the Lanz River, and not to let the escaped Grand Princess and Count Jericho return to Dweide, and on the other side of this letter, there is also a secret letter. In the secret letter, the prince promised the cousin of the same family that he had become so disappointed in the Vitzin that he would hand over the position of commander of the Southern Army to Raymond after the war was settled.

Raymond had been looking forward to the title of Legion Commander for a long time, and after missing an opportunity, he would never let go of this opportunity again. And Raymond also understood what the prince meant, if he wanted to get this position, he had to get the Viting first, and give Michel VII a reason to deprive him of the position of the captain of the Viting Legion.

Raymond had his staff prepare a manuscript listing the guilt of the Victors, including the poor command of the Victorious first attack on Lanztown, which led to the loss of the Southern Army, the attack on Kisson without asking the prince for instructions, and his alliance with Dawes, Bazin, and others. These reasons were not necessarily serious enough for Vittin to surrender his position as Legion Commander in order to apologize, but only if he and Michel VII felt that these reasons were sufficient, then Vittin had no choice but to give up his seat.

Walking into the tent, Raymond saw that Wei Ting was already sitting on the main seat.

Hmph, I'll let you sit in this seat for a while. Raymond sneered in his heart, he had already made up his mind to attack the meeting later, and even the troops were ready.

"Yo, Legionnaire, you look good today. With a smug and haughty smile, Raymond sat down in the seat on the right hand side of the Viting. Although Wei Ting's face was still calm, Raymond only thought that this was Wei Ting's last face to maintain as a legion commander, and once he made trouble at the meeting, Wei Ting's face would definitely be wonderful.

Vittin raised his eyes and looked at Raymond. There was no worry or fear in his eyes, as quiet as a fierce lion waiting to be hunted.

"Hmph-" Seeing Wei Ting's eyes, Raymond knew that the legion leader was not going to bow to him. He threw the stack of manuscripts he held in his hand on the seat in front of him, and the thick pile of paper made a dull noise.

"Where do you want to spend the rest of your life in the future? Is it the beach on Green Island, or the foothill villa in Kogath?" Raymond didn't even put a fake smile on his face, and directly threatened Viting?

"My grave requires only a horseskin, and with my gun and military uniform as a burial companion, the road to the Lord will not be lonely. Wei Ting retracted his gaze, looked squarely at Faraday and the others who were walking towards here outside the tent, and said calmly.

"Huh-" The corners of Raymond's mouth curled, and to his ears, Wei Ting's words seemed like admitting defeat, "Since this is your intention, then His Royal Highness and I will definitely fulfill you." Indeed, the man who snatched the command of the Legion immediately after the death of His Excellency Commander Fairfax, I would like to commend you for your knowledge of the times. Of course, Raymond didn't plan to let Weiting live to enjoy the leisure time of his old age, and Weiting's answer seemed to show that he had seen this, and Raymond, who didn't know Weiting's real intentions, naturally felt that Weiting wanted to still enjoy the glorious treatment of a soldier after death. This request, even if Raymond hates Weiting again, but for the sake of his acquaintance, he doesn't mind satisfying Weiting.

"Perhaps, after all, the situation is already so clear. However, there are always some people who don't understand it. ”

"Haha!" Raymond laughed, thinking that when he said that he couldn't understand the people, he meant the people of Daladier and Bazin, "yes, there are people who don't know each other like this. Hey—I don't even know what to do with them right now. ”

As soon as Daladier and Bazin walked into the tent, they heard Raymond's words, and the two who didn't hear the previous conversation couldn't help but look at each other, not knowing what Raymond was talking about.

"Yo, two division commanders, don't come unharmed. Of course, Raymond had seen Daladier and Bazin walking over, but he didn't care at all that his words would be heard by them, or that he had deliberately said so loudly because he wanted them to hear them.

"We only met yesterday, don't you know?" said Bazin, frowning.

"Ah, of course, I knew you had a good night's sleep last night when I saw the way you were now. But......" a sly smile tugged at the corner of Raymond's mouth, "who knows if you'll be able to come and have a meeting with me as leisurely as you do now?"

Bazin clenched his fists, of course he knew what Raymond meant by this, now the army of Michel VII was heading towards them, and when the prince arrived, even if Bazin was unwilling, he would have to bow to Raymond. However, even so, Bazin is still unwilling to put down his dignity to curry favor with Raymond, he is also a member of the Pritown faction, even if he does not have the surname of Knoiille, he still has shed blood for Michel VII, Bazin does not believe that the prince will do anything to him.

"Okay, okay, the big war is ahead, don't say such unlucky words. Daladier saw that the powder keg before Bazin and Raymond was about to be ignited again, and hurried out to make peace and extinguish the fire.

"Hmph, then let's see who's upset then, we'll see. Bazin glared, took his seat, turned his face away, and didn't look at Raymond.

Raymond let out a puff of air from his nose, his eyes glaring into the sky, and he didn't look at Bazin.

was stirred up by the two of them, and the atmosphere suddenly froze.

Ten minutes later, Dawes arrived. He lowered his head when he walked into the tent, although he temporarily washed away his shame after the successful ambush, but now the 75th Division can only snort on others.

"Now that everyone is here, let's start the meeting. Glancing at Dawes with contempt, Raymond took the initiative to speak, snatching the words that originally belonged to Weiting.

Bazin frowned in disgust, in the military meetings of the past two days, Raymond was like this, looking like the leader of the conference, as if he was Prince Michel VII, and he actually pointed fingers at these generals of their ranks.

Although Bazin showed a look of disgust, he did not open his mouth to interrupt Raymond's words, and as for the others, it was even more unlikely that they would trouble Raymond at this time.

Seeing that no one spoke, Raymond raised his eyebrows in satisfaction, he liked the feeling now. "So, first thing, about ......"

"Wait. Wei Ting suddenly interrupted Raymond's words.

Interrupted by his speech, Raymond immediately glared at Wei Ting, his eyes full of threat.

Wei Ting also looked at Raymond, but compared to Raymond's appearance of revealing his emotions, Wei Ting only had calm on his face, neither fear nor anger, and hid all his thoughts.

"I have one thing to announce here. Wei Ting stood up, looked around at everyone in the tent, and said slowly.

"I wonder what your Excellency is going to say?" Daladier immediately took over, even though Wei Ting's position now seemed to be very precarious, but Daladier was still unwilling to easily fight him.

Raymond was still glaring at Wei Ting, and it looked like he was saying, if you don't announce that you are going to abdicate and make way for Xian, I will give you a good look.

Wei Ting looked at Raymond's expression and suddenly smiled, this was the first time he smiled today.

After a brief smile, Vitin suddenly drew his gun, and less than two seconds later, Vitting's muzzle was already on Raymond's neck.

"For the Empire!

Vittin shouted the slogan of the Empire and pulled the trigger.

It wasn't until the bullet hit his throat that Raymond suddenly reacted, and Wei Ting was also known for his quick gunner.

I could, faster than him......

Raymond's hand was on his holster, and his marksmanship was not bad. However, he was a step slower, and he never had a chance to prove his fast gun again.

From the time Vitin pulled out his gun to the time Raymond's body fell, there were only a few seconds in between, and Daladier and the others witnessed the rapid change of the situation in just a few seconds.

Bazin subconsciously stood up, he didn't expect that the previous angry words would now be fulfilled. And before he could pull out the gun, the chief of staff of Weiting behind him had already pressed him hard and pressed it on the table. Shot to the temple, even if Bazin was still not so convinced by Vitin, he didn't dare to be as stubborn as he was with Raymond.

Daladier was the quickest to react, and although his marksmanship was not very good, the chameleon's level was top-notch. "For the Empire, for the sake of Siliul. He immediately shouted after Weiting, and he was shot by Weiting because he was afraid that he would speak slowly, and he spoke so fast that he changed the flavor of this slogan.

Dawes stood up unhurriedly, and he was not treated like Bazin, and no one was to push him down on the table. Wei Ting had already communicated with Dawes, he came so late today, he was going to deploy troops, he wanted to ensure that after Raymond fell, he could control the 72nd Division as soon as possible.

The pair of guards brought by Raymond outside the tent immediately rushed to the tent when they heard the gunshots, but Wei Ting and Dawes's men had already prepared, and as soon as they saw these people about to break in, they immediately opened fire with machine guns, leaving no one alive.

Dawes walked over to Raymond's corpse and stomped his boots on Raymond's dead face.

Although he couldn't see the situation through the table, Daladier could still tell from the sound that Raymond's face was probably trampled by Dawes now. He pinched a sweat in his heart, he really didn't expect Dawes to be able to do such a cruel thing, obviously he has always seemed to be a very good bully, and he has been ridiculed by other division commanders for doing business with the 75th Division before, and he can only cover his head and be humiliated after losing the battle, but now that he has gained power, Daladier found out that this person also has a fierce beast hidden in his heart.

It's okay, it's okay......

Daladier wiped the sweat from his forehead and repeated it in his heart.