"The key to victory..." Joseph thought about these words, "Killing one Pisel will not affect the situation, because several regiments that pose a fatal threat to equality are still stationed here. So the key you are referring to is not just
Assassinate Pisel, but after assassinating him, I will command the regiment and provide you with conveniences and even surrender to you."
Joseph was able to become the commander of the cavalry regiment with a civilian background, and his acumen was not inferior to force, and he could see through Adel's true purpose at a glance.
However, Adel himself did not intend to hide it. After a simple test, he boldly began to reveal information to Joseph: "Yes, I hope that after solving Pisel, you can lead these three corps to join the Equality Society."
"This is impossible." Joseph refused very decisively, "First of all, it is not difficult to kill Pissel, but a person with no background like me can get to where I am today only because Pissel takes a fancy to my ability.
He pushed me up against all odds. Without him, let alone replacing him, I might not even be able to keep my position as commander of the cavalry regiment. Secondly,
Even if I was entrusted with an important task by the government in an emergency and became a general to command these three corps, it would be difficult for me to use my power in the army to change their minds. Thirdly, even if I could bring them to join you, this would not be the case.
It cannot fundamentally solve the problem. Don’t forget that there are two guard regiments in Lezein, and there are nearly a hundred regiments outside Lezein.”
"You are right, but of course I have solved all these problems before coming to you." Adel gave his solutions one by one. "First of all, you don't need to worry. There are indeed many powerful people in the army, but
There is no one with such prestige as you, and after the high-profile assassination of Pisel by the Equality Society, the position of general has become a hot potato. No one dares to become the new target of the Equality Society at this time. Not only will they not
If you kick it away, it will immediately push you up."
"Then what?"
Adel continued: "Second point, the Equality Society will still help you. The idea that everyone is born equal and should have dignity can sweep across Lezein and the whole world. There is no reason why it cannot work in the army. I believe that as long as human beings are
, as long as you are surrounded by injustice, you will yearn for the light."
"It's not that simple. The military has strict regulations, unlike the people who are loose. The influence of the Equality Society's ideas will definitely be noticed, and I will be the first person to be investigated." Joseph shook his head, feeling that it was not feasible.
"It will definitely not work if it infiltrates secretly, but if the idea of equality sweeps through with an unstoppable momentum, who can stop it?"
"Then what?" Joseph temporarily put aside the second point.
"The third point is the least of the problems, because we also understand the situation. Letting you openly defect now will do more harm than good. Only you can maintain the stability on the surface, and the secret peace and equality will strengthen the connection, slowly evade, cannibalize, and subvert the current situation.
Francois's rule is the safest, most secure and feasible method," Adel said.
Joseph was silent.
Adel was not in a hurry, and just waited quietly for him to think things through clearly, and any questions or doubts would be resolved as soon as possible.
"I have the biggest question." Joseph stared at Adel in confusion, "Why are you so confident in saying this? Are you not afraid that I will promise you on the surface, but actually join forces with the government to set up a trap to destroy the Equality Society?"
"I said that I have secretly investigated you before meeting you. Based on the information I have, I believe you have not changed and you will agree." Adel took out a cigar from his pocket and handed it to Joseph first.
, "Are you still smoking?"
"Pull." Joseph took it and lit it with a match.
Adel took out another half of a bottle, lit it and took a sip. He smiled and looked at Joseph, who was in a similar posture to him: "You haven't changed."
"Huh..." After exhaling a puff of smoke, Joseph's expression was still solemn, "What information do you have? Can you be sure that I will not backhand push you into the abyss."
"For more than twenty years, you have never stopped sending money to the families of the comrades who were killed by Pisel in that battle. Most people don't know about this, and you just keep yourself poor.
You have persisted until now. You have a very high prestige in the military. Not only have you achieved great results, but you have also
Because you are considerate of your subordinates, have clear rewards and punishments, and do not set any prejudice against anyone based on their origin. You treat the people under you as human beings and do not let them make unnecessary sacrifices, so they reward you and dare to fight..." Ah
Del pointed out what Joseph had done and how he behaved.
"Are these your reasons?" Joseph didn't seem to think he was so special and shook his head slightly.
"These are enough to show that you are a person who cares about the feelings of others. Now you have a choice in front of you, which allows you to lead your men to do more meaningful things, even more meaningful sacrifices, to fight for freedom.
Fight for yourself, and
If you are not a tool of the government, you will die silently, just like an ant. No one should be an ant, they all have their own lives! This life should not be deprived, trampled, or exploited by anyone!" After that,
Adel gritted his teeth and his tone continued to get louder.
Joseph knew very well that what Adel was referring to were not only the current soldiers of the three regiments, but also the young soldiers of their company more than twenty years ago.
"Don't you hate me?" Joseph asked with shame.
"I don't hate it," Adel said, holding a cigar in his mouth.
"Why? I was the only person who knew about the operation. If I had been braver and told the truth, maybe I would have died instead of hundreds of you." Joseph couldn't understand Adel. He had just been
Be prepared to be questioned and beaten by Adel to vent your anger.
"To be honest, I used to hate you." Adel took a deep breath. "When I first escaped, I hated you. I saved you so many times on the battlefield. I thought we were as close as brothers, but
But you were so cruel that you and Pisel killed all of us."
Joseph lowered his head, unable to meet Adel's eyes.
"But then I understood... When I accused you, wasn't I too cowardly and afraid to resist? I stood up to tell the truth without going on the battlefield, and asked Pissel for an explanation. I just pretended to be dead, I just escaped.
The farthest place... So I understand you, and I am grateful that you were willing to save me at the last dangerous moment, instead of killing me and letting the secret remain dusty forever."
"...I'm sorry for you. I am very responsible for the deaths of hundreds of brothers in a row." Joseph's conscience is suffering every day. It is this suffering that makes him never change, and he will always be the guilty person.
The young company commander said, "I have also thought about whether to do something, but when I think about your life and death, Pisel is so powerful, and I can't make any trouble by standing up alone, so I can only give up the idea and continue like this.
Live."
"Your idea is right. Instead of rashly striking a stone with an egg, it is better to be patient and wait for the best opportunity." Adel felt that waiting for more than 20 years for him and Joseph might be the most correct path to revenge.
Joseph's brows did not relax, but he seemed to look away: "All of this may have been predestined, and now is the most suitable opportunity for revenge in the past twenty years."
Feeling the change in Joseph's intention, Adel became more confident: "Yes, we want him to pay for his brothers who sacrificed in vain, and we also want to maximize his value."
"Killing him means to me finally letting go of the past."
"The choice you made more than 20 years ago may not be right or wrong. Now there are new choices before us. I hope we can all make a difference."
"I can do it."
The crucial step is completed.
Adel pursed his lips and nodded happily.
"Let me also state my request." Joseph made the decision under great pressure, "Pissel must die, and this matter will be left to the Equality Society. I know there is an intelligence department in the Equality Society.
, I can first give out the points of Pisel's usual security omissions, so that you can carry out the assassination as soon as possible. After that, I will try my best to get into Pisel's position, and you can arrange a few more fake assassinations of me to help
I sit tight and reduce other people's suspicion of me."
"No problem." Adel agreed.
"After that, I won't interfere with your spread of ideas. I can help you secretly if you have any plans, but I won't bring people to you openly before you achieve a decisive victory. For example, if I become a general, then the government will find someone
I have come up with some ways to attack you. Anything beyond my ability to help secretly is up to you. Don’t expect me to lead the corps to open up the situation." Joseph thought about the people under his command and tried to ensure that the situation would not be made public until the situation was clear.
team to avoid causing disaster.
Adel doesn't mind this, that's what they plan to do. Even if Joseph wants to openly defect before the overall situation is determined, the people of the Equality Association will not agree: "Then what is the decisive victory you are referring to?"
"At least we don't have to worry about the threat posed by the nearly a hundred regiments stationed everywhere outside Laize."
"Okay." Adel had no objection.
"Of course, if your thoughts are really so magical, I think no matter what I decide, they will choose to fight for themselves." Joseph felt that this condition was not harmful to the Equality Association, as long as they were really Ah
As Del said, then everything he mentioned is not a problem.
"Yes, the final choice is still in their own hands." Adel stubbed out his cigar.
Joseph looked at Adel's actions and confirmed again: "Are you really not afraid that I only make this agreement with you on the surface? After all, we haven't seen each other for more than 20 years, and your deeper understanding of me is still before.
"
"I have dealt with thousands of people in prison, and I have only misjudged one person in so many years." Adel has evidence and his own confidence.
"Who?" Joseph was curious.
"Most Verak."
"I've heard of this name. It's the one who is rumored to look exactly like Thomas Cleese, the early leader of the Order?"
"That's right, he was the one who successfully escaped from prison with the prisoners in an impossible situation... If I have a chance, I can tell you about him." Adel said.
Joseph also knocked on his cigar and shook off the burning ashes: "So when will the plan start?"
"The sooner the better. Many innocent people will be executed every day." Adel does not want any more innocent people to be killed as tools. "I will tell them the situation when I go back tonight. If necessary, everyone will
We will meet and discuss in detail and arrange it as soon as possible. If it is not necessary, I will handle the key communication secretly."
"Thank you for believing in me." Joseph thanked him sincerely.
What he felt most sorry for was that he had saved Adel many times but watched helplessly as he died.
Fortunately, after being let down, Adel ignored the past grudges.
"In the end, we are all being played and manipulated. This time I hope that through revenge, we can take off the chains tied to everyone's necks." Adel is bound to win.
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Late at night, Adel, who had been chatting with Joseph for a long time, returned to the main station of the Equality Society.
Boyne, Morais, Verak, and Keating had been discussing things in the conference hall after dinner and waiting for his return.
"How is it?" Boyin looked at Adel who entered the conference hall.
Adel always has an expressionless face, making it difficult to find useful information from his face.
"It's done." Adel didn't give in. After sitting down, he told Joseph about his conversation and Joseph's request for cooperation.
After hearing this, Morais did not take it seriously: "We can accept what he mentioned. This kind of cooperation is beneficial to us as a whole, and it is undoubtedly a win-win situation."
"Adel talked very well. We have enough evidence and your extraordinary vision. At this time, if we are prepared, we can trust Colonel Joseph to take a gamble. The next priority is to carry out a foolproof assassination of Pisel.
, then the Propaganda Department shifted its focus to attack the army. While the Corps turned a blind eye, we continued to develop steadily, opened cooperative factories to implement Winston's ideas, and slowly took control of Lazerin." Boyin thought well.
development route in the coming months and years.
"Well, no matter what, I personally can't provide enough guarantee. If you should be on guard against Joseph, just continue to be on guard." Adel didn't feel bad because of this, he would have taken precautions to avoid accidents.
Boyin also knew that Adel was a sensible person, so he did not hide it in front of him: "The plan to deal with the emergency has been prepared long ago, and it will be implemented after you discuss it."
"I have one more request." Adel said.
"you say."
"I want to participate in the assassination of Pisel and kill him with my own hands." Adel has had countless dreams of killing Pisel, and now it can finally come true. He must do it with his own hands.
"Okay." Adel is very skilled. His participation will not hinder the assassination team. Boyin has no reason to refuse. "The task of assassinating Pisel will be left to you and Morais."
Verak and Keating looked at Boyin, waiting for his arrangements.
After settling Morais and Adel, Boyin looked at Verak and Keating: "The Equality Society cannot stagnate due to the government's suppression. Comrade Keating can prepare for the establishment of the school. Comrade Verak is ready.
Go with Comrade Winston to open a cooperative factory and test the correctness and practicality of those theories."