The arrival of a new year, the arrival of 1983, made Italians feel that this year was finally getting better.
The economy has recovered due to the efforts of the government, and the diplomatic alliance with Germany and Austria has finally made Italy 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 Haldane Cosenz, his experience this year is enough to make him feel fulfilled. Now he is much darker than when he was in Palermo, and at the same time, his masculinity is also very obvious, which is consistent with
He also has the same acquaintance with the former members of the Red Shirt Army and the current officers and soldiers of the Third Guards Regiment.
The new year naturally calls for a new beginning, but before that we also need to give everyone a break. After all, we are humans, not machines.
Haldane Cosentz also picked up a pen and planned to write a letter to his father during this rare moment of rest. "Father, everything has been fine with me for more than a year. According to your wishes, I did not reveal that I am
Your son, but I feel it doesn’t matter whether I disclose it or not, because I have just been appointed as the acting company commander by my superiors. Although it is because of my outstanding performance, I still feel that there should be other reasons. But I am not writing to you because I want to
Let me talk about this, and not long after we were established, I heard the news that we need to mobilize our people for training. Although I don’t know what we need to train, there is always a feeling that we will use another method to carry forward the red shirts.
.And I have been selected and will be sent out for training soon. Maybe we can see things that your fathers could not see..."
After Haldane Cosentz finished writing the letter, he folded it and put it in an envelope, sealed it, and prepared to hand it to the post office to be sent home another day.
"Cosenz, are you in there?"
A high breath caught his attention.
"Barry, what's going on?"
Cosentz opened the door and let his friend in, although he didn't lock the door.
Before this, Barry would have definitely pushed the door open, but he was taught the rules in the military camp. To enter the commander's room, he had to knock on the door. Although Cosentz was not his direct commander, he could not be as casual as before.
So now he usually calls his name at the door first, and if Cosentz is there, he will definitely let him in.
"Cosentz, why are you still in the military camp and don't you go into the city to have a look?"
Barry, who sat down on the bench carelessly, opened his mouth to explain his purpose.
"I don't want to go. Although the city of Rome is prosperous, it's enough to visit once or twice. It's not as interesting as reading 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 Cosenz’s friend. Although his position is not as high as his, it is not low either. He currently serves as a platoon leader.
The main thing is that he can get along with the soldiers and mobilize their enthusiasm. Of course, if he reads more military books, he might be able to be promoted.
But although Cosentz refused, Barry did not give up. "Listen to me, Cosentz. Do you know why I invited you to Rome today?"
"I don't know, and I don't want to know."
Barry was stunned by the topic terminator's answer, but he still didn't give up.
"I heard that the King is going to deliver a New Year's speech in the square today. Don't you want to go and see the excitement?"
Cosentz did not answer Barry's words, and his friend who felt that he had a good connection continued. "I heard that many noble ladies are going to participate today, and I think we should go too."
Well, Barry's intentions have been completely exposed.
But before Cosentz could reply, another voice came from outside the door. "Is Lieutenant Cosentz here?"
"I'm here, what's the matter?"
Facing the voice outside the door, Cosentz immediately answered.
"The leader is looking for you."
"Okay, I'll be right away."
"Sorry, I have to go to the regiment headquarters and can't accompany you to see the noble lady in Rome."
Cosentz, who still did not forget to tease his friend, quickly tidied up his clothes and immediately left with the messenger, leaving only his friend with a resentful expression on his face.
"Captain, look for me."
After arriving at the regiment headquarters, Cosentz immediately asked the regiment leader who was standing in front of the map of Italy and asked about it.
"Yes, Lieutenant Cosentz."
Lieutenant Colonel Pulev turned his head and looked at him seriously, and said, "Now I have a task that needs to be handed over to someone who is loyal enough to the country. Cosentz, are you the person who is loyal enough?"
"Yes, sir, I would make any sacrifice for Italy."
"Even if there is a cliff ahead?"
"I will also be fearless."
"Even if there are boxes of treasure behind you?"
"I wouldn't even look at it twice."
"Well, since you are so loyal to the country, then I have a task for you."
"Please give the order, Lieutenant Colonel."
"Pack your clothes and prepare to leave in three days, but I want to tell you that no one can talk about this, not even in sleep."
"Don't worry, I never talk in my sleep."
"Go ahead."
During this process, Cosentz didn't ask at all about being transferred to participate in training. I believe that the head of the regiment must have his reasons.
After Cosentz left, another person appeared in the room. This was the captain of the bodyguard, His Excellency Baron Filmic. He walked up to the lieutenant colonel and said, "Is this the commander you chose?"
"Yes, Your Excellency, Baron."
Although Pulev is a lieutenant colonel, he still does not have enough confidence when facing the captain of the guard. Of course, what is more important is that this time the captain of the guard comes with a mission, and he is in a cooperative role.
As for this mission, it is very simple. Lieutenant Colonel Pulev needs to select more than 30 people who are loyal and capable enough and hand them over to the captain of the guard.
Yes, this task seems simple, but Pulev does not think it is simple at all, because the manpower requirements are not simple. In addition, the requirements for this matter are very hidden. Except for the selected person, the captain of the guard will know
The two of them knew that if they were asked to keep it secret, the matter must not be simple.
But Pulev has no interest in inquiring at all. The less we know about some things, the better.
Then Lieutenant Colonel Pulev summoned other people, and basically all agreed. Except for two people who hesitated, everyone else was satisfied.
When Lieutenant Colonel Pulev summoned these people, the captain of the guard had been observing secretly.
After everything was done, His Excellency the Baron rushed back to the palace. "Your Majesty, the manpower is ready. We can set off in half a month."
