After the morning meeting, Francois always felt uncomfortable. After returning to the office, he could not calm down to deal with official duties.
"Dongdongdong."
"Please come in." Francois came to the window to breathe fresh air and turned to look at the Finance Minister who walked into the office, "What's the matter?"
"You have some money - why do you look so bad?" The finance minister first noticed that something was not right about Francois.
"It's nothing, I just had a nightmare last night and didn't sleep well." Francois waved his hand. In his dream last night, the Equality Society captured the Presidential Palace with torches at night, tied him up in his pajamas, and then killed him.
The sight of everything being set on fire under his gaze made him shudder when he thought about it now.
The finance minister was worried and tried to show that he was particularly concerned about Francois's physical condition: "I will arrange a doctor for you."
"No need." Francois sat back on the sofa in the living room, "I just haven't had a good rest. Calling a doctor over in a big way will cause a lot of trouble."
"Then, if there is anything wrong with you, tell me as soon as possible and I will arrange the best doctor for you." The finance minister said.
"Okay, let's sit down and talk." Francois was not in the mood to talk nonsense today.
"Shenna wants to lend us 10 million gold grams and pay it back in five years without interest. If the coalition forces are fighting stably in Bash, I think there should be no problem with this matter, but now Bash and the coalition forces are fighting well.
There is a back and forth, whether you want to further support Kanna or wait and see, I think it is up to you to decide."
Francois closed his eyes and rested: "Bash's submarine has caused a lot of trouble for the Welland navy. If there is no good countermeasures in a short period of time, I'm afraid Wellland will really have to give up the Nile side."
We must accept the indisputable fact of Bash’s rise.”
"It is impossible for Bash's naval strength to make a qualitative leap in such a short period of time. Even if it did, we and Willand would not be able to detect it, so it would cause the coalition forces to suffer a big loss. It is clear that Pruman is hiding his capabilities and biding his time.
intervened and gave Bash strong support. This is normal, Pruman
There have been frictions with Willan on the Karen Sea, and there are many differences of interest in other aspects. Now Bash is facing Willan directly, and Pruman is providing some support behind the scenes, consuming Willan's naval power, which has great influence on himself.
The benefits." The Chancellor of Finance also has a clear view of the situation in the eastern part of the world.
"Well..." These things were mentioned at the morning meeting, and Francois was not surprised that the finance minister brought them up again.
"Personally, I am actually more inclined to wait. The situation is not very clear now. Bash and Pruman have formed an alliance, and it may be difficult for the coalition to take advantage. If the coalition is defeated, we have to consider the value of Shena to us.
How much can be left?"
"Um……"
The finance minister continued his analysis: "If Bash can really drive Willand out and swallow up a large part of Nile's interests on his own, what will happen to Kanna who has no way out?...Mr. President?"
Realizing that he was talking to himself for a long time and Francois didn't respond, the finance minister realized something was wrong and looked at him suspiciously.
I saw that François had fallen asleep unconsciously.
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June 17, afternoon
Independent mixer camp, Joseph's office
"...There is no need to discuss this point. The light infantry regiment and the cavalry regiment will be expanded into a light infantry division and a cavalry division in the future. The three of you will serve as the division commander, deputy division commander, and chief of staff from the original Pinghehui Operations Department and the original Guards Corps.
Determine the candidates." Joseph and his commanders in charge of different corps were arranging the expansion after the operation.
"I think that when the time comes, the regiments under their control should remain as they are, and then we can re-establish the structure and complete the establishment." Pedi, the leader of the light infantry regiment, still hopes to ensure the combat effectiveness of his regiment in the future.
Joseph glanced at Pedi and easily saw through his little thought: "The comrades of the former Pingdong Association combat department and the guards of the former Guards Corps have uneven military qualities, and there is a big gap between them and the elite troops under our hands. You
It’s understandable to worry that incorporating them will affect their combat effectiveness, but the more they treat them like you do, the less their combat effectiveness will be improved. As the leader of a division, you will only have one regiment to use in the future, so how can you deal with it?
What are the various challenges that come down?”
"I……"
"Yes, we have chosen a very good time for our operation. When the time comes to capture Lezein, nearly a hundred substations will cooperate and respond, which can effectively keep the troops stationed in various places busy and unable to pose a threat to us. In addition, the main force is deeply mired in the war.
can create a safer and more stable development for us.
Extension." Joseph said, "But! This is just the most ideal prediction. Whether the situation will really develop like this, no one can say for sure! Therefore, we must form the first army of the Equality Alliance as soon as possible, and we must ensure its
The combat capability, no matter which group goes up, can fight a dozen."
This is a bit difficult for several group leaders.
"The most effective way to improve combat effectiveness is to break up and regroup. Each regiment has experienced veterans as well as young and vigorous new forces. Don't always think that if you absorb others, you won't be able to do anything. Try
Try to discover more of each other's strengths. For example, the comrades of the Equality Association, their spiritual weapons and ideological weapons are invincible. This is just right.
They are complementary to us. If they are so separated, this regiment is from our original independent mixed division, that regiment is from the original Combat Department of the Equality Association, and that regiment is from the original Guards Corps, can it produce the effect of one plus one being greater than two?"
There were too many things to do here, including breaking up, regrouping, working together, and improving combat effectiveness. Joseph could only do ideological work for the three group leaders with sincerity.
"I have no problem." Lieutenant Colonel Bryan, the commander of the cavalry regiment and a direct descendant of Joseph, said, "I have no reason not to seize such a good opportunity. Isn't it just to train troops? Those who will become division commanders in the future will train in a row.
If you don’t have any confidence in your soldiers, how can you lead them to fight?”
"That's what I say... Okay! Don't you have no choice? I'll just do it according to your opinion!" Pedi gritted his teeth and agreed to Joseph's proposal.
Harris, the commander of another light infantry regiment, then agreed.
"That's right." Joseph smiled, seeing these confidants who were from the same poor background as himself, "There will be more and more people in the future, and we will establish a second army and a third army of the Equality Alliance. How many of you can
Don't embarrass yourself by defeating me right now."
"Don't worry! We will definitely handle the matter well! Let's see who of us is better at training!" Lieutenant Colonel Brian never thought that others with insufficient combat experience would be a burden. He believed that with his own ability, he could build
Create a more powerful revolutionary army.
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June 18, noon
Kip City, Pingdonghui branch station, temporary warehouse site
"Long time no see, how are you doing there?" As soon as Winston, Andre, and Benedick entered, they bumped into Nord, Murphy, and Catherine, who were only a minute or two ahead of them.
"Comrade Winston, Comrade Andre, Comrade Benedict, good afternoon." Nord was surprised for a moment, then stepped forward to shake hands with several people one by one, "We are pretty good over there. We have always maintained quality and quantity.
Under the circumstances, we will step up the construction and it will basically be completed in less than a month."
"Then we can all go over to attend classes soon, right?" Winston said while nodding hello to Murphy and Catherine.
Nord smiled: "It's enough for you to become a teacher. By the way, is everything going well at the factory?"
"Well... As usual, we have made some achievements, but there is still a certain distance from what we expected. Now we are planning to expand the scale of the test and build an industrial test area with other factory owners to test us in a more complete environment.
idea." Winston replied.
"It sounds good." Nord didn't quite understand this, but he still believed that with Winston and the others here, this could not go wrong.
"Everyone is here." At this time, Meron, the elder of the Kip City branch of the Equality Association, came down from the second floor and stood in the middle of the stairs looking at everyone.
"Comrade Mellen."
"Webmaster."
"Comrade Mellen."
Old Mellen waved to everyone: "Come up, everyone."
The group of people followed Old Mellen and sat down in the conference room on the second floor.
After everyone was seated, Old Mellen went straight to the point: "Everyone should know that tomorrow the main station will take action to occupy Lezein and establish an international equality alliance. Each of our sub-stations must also respond synchronously, and in their respective locations
If the city launches a revolutionary movement. If it succeeds, it will overthrow the city hall, control the city, and advance and retreat with the main station. If it fails, it will also create chaos and hinder the mobilization of local garrison, buying time for the main station to integrate its forces."
Nord's breathing gradually became heavier as he listened to Old Mellen's words.
Time passed so fast, it seemed like just a blink of an eye, they went from hiding here and there to being able to be upright.
tomorrow!
This country is left to them and the people to have the final say!
"Our branch here is actually almost ready for tomorrow's work. I called everyone here today because I want to coordinate the personnel transfer for a long time." Old Mellen said about the theme of today's meeting.
, "At first, there was nothing going on at the sub-station. The personnel were assigned to both the school and the factory, not only to assist in the execution of tasks, but also to ensure your safety. Now we have to respond to the main station, and the manpower is stretched thin. It will definitely not work to assign comrades' positions as before.
Already."
"We don't have anything to look at here. Comrades can withdraw and work on the liberation first. Even Murphy and I can come over to help." Staring at the construction of the guild school is really boring, and Nord can't return to the main station for the time being.
But I also hope to contribute to the liberation of the sub-station.
"Yes." Murphy did not come in the opposite direction from Nord this time. "The school is still under construction without us watching. It won't delay anything when everyone comes back. Once we are done with the work, there will be less manpower."
If you're nervous, we can just go back."
Winston, Andre, and Benedick looked at each other, and finally decided to let Benedick express his position on behalf of the factory.
Because when Benedick was first transferred to the factory, he was specifically responsible for security work. He was mainly responsible for the transfer of comrades at the sub-station in the factory.
He is naturally the most qualified to answer whether these people can leave.
"At the factory, Comrade Winston and Comrade Andre will definitely not be able to leave, because the establishment of a test area with other factory owners is about to begin. Once they leave, it will be equivalent to stopping the test." Benedick pondered.
He said, "As for the security of the factory, it has become much safer recently. Basically nothing happens. If we can control Kip City, their safety will be more guaranteed, so I think we should leave four people to protect them personally."
, the rest can follow me back."
"...Don't force it, everyone. The tasks of responding to the main station and both sides are equally important. Don't make any mistakes on your side just to help us." Old Melon was worried that something would happen to both sides after the lack of manpower. No matter what
Whether there was something wrong with the task or something was wrong with the person, it was something he couldn't bear.
"If you don't force it, we have already wanted to do something." Nord said.
"Okay..." Old Meren on Nord's side didn't have any doubts, because during this period of time Nord had been following Catherine to the sub-station, busy with preparations for the liberation.
"The factory is quite safe, and Comrade Benedict has left four of us, that's enough." Winston also had no objection.
Andre joked and flexed his muscles in a serious manner: "I can fight three by myself. At worst, I will protect Comrade Winston."
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June 19, 4:30 in the morning
Pingdong Association main station, conference room
Before dawn, half of the cadres of the main station were gathered in the conference room. They were all in high spirits and looked forward to the upcoming big operation.
Boyin put on a formal suit today and appeared in front of everyone with a cane: "Good morning, everyone."
Everyone said nothing and faced Boyin with different expressions.
"From today on, we are no longer the Equality Association, but the International Equality Alliance that will lead people all over the world towards equality." Boyin glanced at the floor plan of Lezein that they were turning over and over to study on the conference table, and then looked squarely at the cadres.
They said, "I will also continue to preside over all aspects of work as the new chairman of the alliance."
Boyin wore formal clothes because he was unable to participate in the front-line battle due to physical reasons and because he would give a speech after the occupation of Lezein.
Verak wanted to go to the front line to participate in the battle with his comrades in the combat department, so he wore casual clothes that were convenient for movement.
At this time, he and Keating were standing next to each other, unable to control the smiles on their faces. After Boyin showed his new identity, he said "hmm".
"There are still three and a half hours before we take action. At present, nearly half of the cadres have already led the comrades to set off and are on standby at their respective posts." It is still a bit difficult for Boyin to just use a cane. He holds it in one hand.
Holding a cane and supporting it with one hand
On the conference table, "This day is destined to be unforgettable, and there are bound to be many expected and unexpected things happening. I sincerely hope that everyone can work hard and handle things properly, so that we can occupy Laize neatly."