A new year has arrived, and the arrival of 1883 has made Italians feel that the year is finally much better.

The economy recovered thanks to the government's efforts, and the diplomatic alliance with Germany and Austria allowed Italy to finally have no shortage of allies. Although the relationship between the three countries is not particularly close, it is also a good start.

Of course, for Holdane Kosenz, his experience of the year was enough to make him feel fulfilling, now he is much darker than in Palermo, and at the same time the masculinity of his body is very obvious, and he is equally familiar with the former members of the Red Shirts, and now the officers and soldiers of the 3rd Guards Regiment.

The new year naturally needs a new beginning, but before that, we also need to let everyone take a break, after all, it is a human being, not a machine.

Holdane Kosenz also picked up a pen to write a letter to his father at this rare moment of rest. "Father, I have been fine for more than a year, according to your meaning, I have not revealed that I am your son, but I feel that it does not matter whether I disclose it or not, because I have just been appointed by my superiors as acting company commander, although it is said that because of my excellent performance, I still feel that there should be other reasons. But I'm not writing to you to say that, and I heard the news that we needed to train our people shortly after we were founded. I don't know what to train, but there's always a feeling that the Red Shirts are going to be carried forward in a different way. And I've been selected, and I'm going to train soon, maybe what your fathers didn't see, we can see......"

After Holdan Cosenz wrote the letter, folded it and put it in an envelope, he was ready to hand it over to the post office to be sent home another day.

"Kosentz, are you in there?"

A shout caught his attention.

"Barry, what's the matter?"

Cosentz opened the door and let his friend in, though he didn't lock it.

If only before, Barry would have pushed the door in, but the barracks had taught him the rules that he needed to knock on the door to enter the chief's room, and although Cosenz was not his direct officer, it was also impossible to be as casual as before. So now he usually shouts his name at the door, and if Cosenz is there, he will let himself in.

"Cosenz, why are you still in the barracks and don't go into the city to have a look?"

Barry, who was sitting on the bench with a big grin, opened his mouth to explain his intentions.

"I don't want to go, although the city of Rome is prosperous, it's good to visit once or twice, and it's better to read military books."

"I finally know why you were promoted so quickly."

His friend Barry gave him a thumbs up and expressed his admiration. But don't underestimate Cosentz's friend, although his position is not as high as his, but it is not low, and he is currently serving as a platoon commander, mainly because he can get along with the soldiers and mobilize their enthusiasm, of course, if he reads more military books, maybe there is a possibility of promotion.

However, although Cosenz refused, Barry did not give up. "Listen to me, Kosentz. Do you know why I am inviting you to Rome today? ”

"I don't know, and I don't want to know."

Barry's answer was a surprise to Barry, but he still didn't give up.

"I heard that the king is going to give a New Year's address in the square today, don't you want to go and see the excitement?"

Barry's words Cosenz did not answer, and the friend who felt that there was a door continued. "I heard that many noble ladies are going to participate today, so I think we should go too."

Well, Barry's intentions have been thoroughly exposed.

But before Cosenz could reply, he saw another voice outside the door. "Is Lieutenant Kosenz there?"

"I'm here, what's the matter?"

Faced with the voice outside the door, Cosenz immediately answered.

"The head of the regiment is looking for you."

"Okay, I'll be right here."

"I'm sorry, I'm going to the regimental headquarters, and I can't accompany you to Rome to see the noble lady."

Cosentz, who still didn't forget to make fun of his friend, quickly tidied up his clothes and immediately followed the herald away, leaving only his friend with a resentful expression.

"Commander, you're looking for me."

Cosenz, who had come to the regimental headquarters, immediately inquired about the regimental commander who was standing in front of the map of Italy and watching.

"Yes, Lieutenant Cosentz."

Lieutenant Colonel Preev, who turned his head, looked at him with a serious face, and said, "Now I have a task that needs to be given to someone who is loyal enough to the country, Kosentz, are you the one who is loyal enough?" ”

"Yes, sir, I am willing to make any sacrifice for Italy."

"Even if it's a cliff in front of you?"

"I'll be fearless too."

"Even if you have boxes of treasure behind you?"

"I won't take a second look."

"Well, since you are so loyal to your country, then I have a task for you."

"Give the order, Lieutenant Colonel."

"Pack your clothes and prepare to leave in three days, but I will tell you that no one can say anything about this, not even in their dreams."

"Don't worry, I never talk in my sleep."

"Go ahead."

In the process, Cosenz didn't ask about his own transfer to training, and I believe that His Excellency the Regiment Commander must have his reasons.

When Cosenz had left, another person appeared in the room, and it was His Excellency Baron Felimich, the chief of the guard, who walked up to the lieutenant colonel and spoke. "This is the commander you chose?"

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Although Pulev is a lieutenant colonel, he still does not have enough confidence when facing the chief of guard. Of course, more importantly, this time the chief of the guard came with a mission, and he was in a cooperative role.

As for the task this time, it was very simple, Lieutenant Colonel Pulev needed to select more than thirty people who were loyal enough and capable enough, and handed them over to the chief of the guard.

Yes, this task seems simple, but Pulev doesn't think it's easy at all, because this requirement for manpower is not simple, and the other thing is very hidden, except for the chosen one, you know that the chief of the guard and the two of them know. Asking for such secrecy must not be easy.

But Plev had no interest in inquiring into it, and there were some things that the less he knew, the better.

Later, Lieutenant Colonel Pulev summoned the others, and they basically agreed, except for two hesitants, everyone else was satisfied.

And when Lieutenant Colonel Pulev summoned these people, the chief of the guard had been secretly observing.

When everything was done, His Excellency the Baron hurried back to the palace. "Your Majesty, the manpower is ready, and you can set off in half a month."