When the results of the resolution were announced, no one was surprised.
after all.
Gang Gukong is over ninety years old. He has worked hard as a naval marshal for many years and is highly respected.
Even if there is no such thing, according to normal procedures, he will still take over the position of commander-in-chief of the armed forces in at most four to five years.
but.
After Zaikong became the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, another piece of promotion news should have been announced immediately, but unexpectedly, no news came out.
…
A dinner party was being held at Noxia's home.
"The marshal's successor has not been decided yet?"
Taotu cut the steak on the plate and gave it to Noxia next to him. He looked at the crane opposite him in surprise, "It's been almost a week, right? Do you still need to hesitate about this kind of thing? What is the World Government doing?
"
This is not only her idea, but also a common question shared by the entire navy and even outside public opinion at this moment.
Who will take over the vacant position of Admiral of the Navy?
Do you still need to think about this issue?
Looking at the entire naval system, only the older generation of "three great generals" Sengoku, Garp, and Zefa have this qualification.
As for the other two so-called generals, Zefa has been relegated to the second line for many years and only retained the benefits of the general position. Needless to say, Garp has refused to be promoted to general for decades, let alone become a marshal.
possible.
so.
In everyone's eyes, the successor is destined to have only one answer.
That is the Warring States general who worked diligently every day to take care of everything, doing the work of three people.
With both strength and qualifications, and a rare resourcefulness, he should be the best choice to be the next marshal.
"If only things were that simple."
He shook his head slightly, "One carrot and one hole. On the surface this time, it seems that the Warring States Period is just a matter of taking over the marshal's position a few years early. It's not a big deal. But have you ever thought that if one move affects the whole body, the rest of the carrots will also have to move.
pit?"
As the chief of general staff, He could always speak simply and concisely. In an instant, everyone around the table understood.
Of course, except for Ace, who was frowning and concentrating on fighting the vegetables on the plate, and sisters Noki and Nami.
Nuo Xia's eyes flashed slightly, thoughtfully.
"The people above don't want our generation to be collectively promoted to generals so early?"
He couldn't help but smile, "Interesting... But it is true that although most of the positions of the three current generals are vacant, Mr. Warring States is still a general, so there are always excuses from above, and he has been promoted.
, the positions of the three generals must be reshuffled, and they must all be filled."
"Yes, your qualifications and military exploits... In fact, you, Akainu Aokiji, Kizaru and the others are almost qualified enough. In terms of military exploits alone, you are more than enough to be a marshal."
He sighed softly, "It's just the things that are prioritized by the superiors, and they will never be these."
There were some things she didn't say clearly, but everyone here knew it very well.
Over the years, the Navy has seen many top-notch experts emerge from the same generation, but there have always been only three positions for generals.
This can be said to be a tradition that is difficult for latecomers to change, but to a greater extent, it is nothing more than the world government’s need to control the balance of power among the three armed forces.
A strong navy is undoubtedly a good thing for the government, but if it is too strong, it is not necessarily a good thing.
Especially in the past few years, since the rise of a new generation of naval power with Noxia as its core leader, the navy has taken full advantage over pirates. The territory of the New World has also been gradually regained and stabilized, and its power and reputation have become increasingly high.
Before the era of great pirates ends, they have to rely on them and don't want them to be promoted too quickly. This is probably the complicated mood of the carnivores right now.
Not to mention that Nuo Xia, who is the most popular one, did something "treasonous" some time ago, which created a layer of obstruction for the World Government.
"It's boring."
Nuo Xia took a sip of borscht and said without interest, "Originally, we will be promoted in two or three years at most. It doesn't matter if we mention it in advance, but how long can the World Government keep delaying it like this? I want to see.
Let’s see how they plan to solve it.”
"If you hadn't gone to Beihai some time ago."
He raised two fingers and said with a smile, "Then there are two possibilities. One of them is that you will be promoted to general first to fill the vacancy in the Warring States Period. Akainu Aoki and the others will remain unchanged, and so on.
After Zefa officially retires, we can maintain the current situation unchanged."
"This one is ready to pass."
Nuo Xia shrugged, "So there is only the last one left, which is the possibility that no one wants to see, right?"
"..."
Crane had no interface, he just picked up the teacup and sighed softly.
…
a week later.
Amidst all the doubts and uncertainties from the outside world, the World Government finally announced the candidate for the next marshal.
As soon as the results came out, countless people were shocked.
Warring States, who had been widely expected to take over as the marshal, remained in the same position as a general, but the person who took Cyborg's vacant position was actually an unknown person whose name he had never heard of.
——Barrick Weir.
It seems that it is not accurate to say that he is an unknown person. At most, he just does not appear in the outside world and is not well known by the public.
The fifty-five-year-old Marshal Weir was already a high-ranking official before he took over. He had held an important position in the military management department of the World Government for many years, and his rank was roughly equivalent to that of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Taking over as the marshal of the navy this time is not even considered a level move, but a half-level drop.
However, this sudden arrangement from the sky still caused an uproar in the public opinion. Many grassroots soldiers in the headquarters were very dissatisfied with this. The voices of complaints and doubts could be heard everywhere in Marineland.
On the contrary, the senior navy officials, seeing that the World Government had not yet made a decision, had already made some preparations in their minds, so they were not surprised by this.
Nuo Xia didn't take it seriously either.
As a time traveler, although he does not remember the specific timeline so clearly, there is no doubt that the future marshal position will still be in the Warring States Period, and it will only happen in the next few years.
As for Weir, he didn't remember this person at all. He was at most a temporary leader during the interim period. As an airborne outsider, he was destined not to integrate into the internal system of the navy.
In his opinion, no one in the entire headquarters has any expectations for Marshal Weir. If the latter is a smart man, he can just hang around for a few years and wait to be handed over to the Warring States Period.
No fault but merit, at least this way he can still leave a good reputation within the navy.
But it's a pity.
Sometimes, in this world, things always backfire.
…
Three days later, Vere arrived at Marinevando from the Holy Land and officially took over as marshal of the navy.
A group of senior naval officials, headed by He He, had originally arranged a welcoming ceremony to welcome the new supreme commander.
However.
As soon as he landed, Weir felt that the scene was too shabby. He kept a bad face the whole time. He only shook hands perfunctorily with He and others who came to receive him in person. Before the ceremony was over, he left with his trusted subordinates.
Went to the marshal's office.
And early the next morning.
He issued an order document after becoming the new marshal, which was to hold a grand military parade of extremely high standards in Marineland. In the words of the document, he required the headquarters to select elite forces for him to personally review.
What is the current mental outlook of our headquarters?
besides.
In the next two months, all the commanders of the G-headed branch must return to their headquarters to resume their duties. Only those who pass his assessment will be eligible to continue to hold their original positions. Otherwise, they will face a large-scale demotion and transfer.
.
A series of operations.
In just two days, there was a lot of complaints throughout the headquarters.
But at the same time, many people also saw that the newly appointed Marshal Weir obviously did not want to act as a temporary transitional person, but had great ambitions. He wanted to truly control the navy, the most powerful force on the sea, under his own control.
in hand.
…
"A new official has three things to do when he takes office, and each one becomes more powerful than the last."
In the courtyard, Nuo Xia lay lazily on Dingchun's belly and said leisurely:
"I really didn't expect that Marshal Weir would make such a big noise when he arrived. This burning thing not only made the whole of Malinfando jump, but also burned you as far away as the New World.
came back."
"I don't want to come back either, what can I do?"
Aokiji, who was sitting on the swing opposite, said angrily, "I was sent a document at first, but I was out chasing pirates and didn't respond to it right away. But in the middle of the night, I got a call directly and sprayed me.
The dog’s head is bloody.”
"I can only leave immediately. Fortunately, the task at hand has been completed. Thanks to you, the new world has been relatively peaceful and stable in the past two years. Otherwise, I would not feel at ease during this trip."
"Tsk, tsk, the dignified G-5 branch base commander, how can you be so angry?"
Nuo Xia said with a smile, "But you have to think on the bright side. At least you, a busy man, finally have time to come to my house for dinner. Speaking of which, since you and Jasmine got married, we have not been together for a year and a half."
We’ve met, but you don’t miss me at all?”
"In no mood."
"Really? Not at all?"
"Not at all."
"Then get off here. With your weight, my daughter's swing will collapse."
"Hey, I don't, what can you do to me?"
…
Half a minute later.
Green Pheasant sat cross-legged on the lawn obediently, with three layers of bags stacked high on his head, flashing with lightning.
"It still feels familiar... Look, the feeling from back then is back."
Nuo Xia clapped his hands with satisfaction, sat back in Dingchun's arms, and asked casually, "Sakaski and Porusalino have also returned to their headquarters. Have you seen them?"
"I haven't seen Porousarino yet."
Qingzhi shook his head and hesitated for a while before saying, "As for Sakaski, when I went to the marshal's office to report his duties, I happened to see him push open the door and come out. The guy seemed to have had a big quarrel with Weir, and his face was ugly when he came out.
He was so scary that he didn't even bother to say hello to me."
Is there still such a thing?
Nuo Xia was startled for a moment, then shook his head, "It's not surprising, that guy has such a hot temper that he can really do it in a face-to-face confrontation..."
"It's like you have a good temper."
Qingzhi rolled his eyes, "I asked a few acquaintances afterwards, and they all said that Weir was difficult to deal with. He liked to put on airs and look at people through his nostrils. That's why you were not assigned to the position of base director, otherwise you would be waiting for the assessment.
, I think you can’t help but fall out with this marshal.”
"I don't need to take the job assessment."
Nuo Xia said calmly, "But the Marshal himself said that he will make an appointment with me alone in three days, saying that he has important matters to discuss in person."
"Meet alone?"
Qingzhi was stunned, "It can't be a matter of the White Town... What is this? I got orders from the people above to settle accounts after the fall?"
He was suddenly worried and looked at Nuo Xia but hesitated to speak.
"Don't worry, I know what's going on."
Nuo Xia smiled, looked at the sun in the sky, and said lazily:
"I am no longer the same person I was before. I still hope to become a general smoothly and fulfill my childhood dream. For the sake of my dream, I can endure no matter how humiliating I am. How could I get so passionate and turn against this person?"
Where is the marshal?"
Qing Zhi looked at him with a strange expression.
Just as he was about to say something more, there were suddenly two knocks on the door outside.
He and Nuo Xia both turned their heads and looked over.
"Both of you."
Sir Huang, whom he had not seen for many years, was lying on the wall at some point, looking at them with a smile:
"We'll talk about it later. Now we have to gather in the conference room. The marshal has urgently summoned us. Over there in the Holy Land, something terrible happened last night..."
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PS: The protagonist does not know the specific timeline, but the author must have consulted it in detail. Here is a detail. According to the original comic, in 1510 of the Hainan calendar, Fisher Tiger died in an ambush by Major General Stoloberg, and
At that time, his immediate boss, Kizaru, was still the lieutenant general of the G2 branch.
In addition, in 1509, when Corazon died at the hands of Doflamingo, Sengoku was still a general.
In other words, taking over as marshal during the Warring States Period was at least after 1510.