Karim was once a cavalry captain in the Ottoman Empire.
The Ottoman Empire had disintegrated before the world war ended, and Karim had become a rootless duckweed. In addition, Karim's troops suffered heavy losses in the world war, so Karim retired from the army and did not want to accept any more
The sadness of separation and death.
But as luck would have it, on the night of Hanasol's surprise attack, Karim was once again drawn into the whirlpool. This time, Karim didn't want to back down.
I have to say that Karim is still very charming. Although Karim is in extreme poverty now, there are still people who are willing to follow Karim, such as Karim's new friend Mai Jide, who joined the guard after Karim.
After that, Mai Jide also joined immediately.
To be honest, Mai Jide's small body did not meet the standards originally, but after Karim expressed his need for a follower, Mai Jide was immediately registered in another roster.
Karim, who has military service experience, is still very valued. After joining the Guards, Karim was immediately appointed as the commander of a company. This is the highest position an Iraqi can get in the Guards. According to the consistent tradition of the British Empire
, officers always have some privileges in the army. They can even have slaves and servants. It’s strange, don’t you think about the several trucks of big boxes that Churchill had when he went to the front? Imperialism is really decadent.
Karim, these military uniforms are so beautiful. After joining the Guard, Karim and Maijid can live in another camp. Because of Karim's status as an officer, the tent where Karim lives has been changed to a single tent.
This also benefited Mai Jide. After receiving the military uniform, Mai Jide followed Karim back to the tent with the military uniform. It seemed that Mai Jide was a little excited.
Mai Jide, from now on, you have to call me sir. Karim said seriously.
Soldiers are different from workers, and their sense of hierarchy is still strict. Karim does not want to be a different person in the eyes of other officers, and he will teach Mai Jide the rules from now on.
Compared to the previous friendship between Karim and Maigui, this is indeed a bit cruel, but this is the reality, and both Karim and Maigui have to accept it.
Yes, sir, Mai Jide is a bit slow to enter the state, but his reaction speed is pretty good.
From now on we are soldiers, and we must hold ourselves to the standards of a soldier. I will teach you some things so that you can save your life on the battlefield, but in my opinion, you should still go to the oil fields, at least there is no danger there. Kari
Karim does not approve of Mai Jide joining the army. Physically speaking, Mai Jide is not suitable. This means that Mai Jide has to pay more to have the same strength as others. Karim is not sure about Mai Jide.
Can you hold on?
No, I want to join the army, not only because I want to follow you, but also for the thirty shillings a day. Mai Jide’s reason is very simple. Perhaps it is because of poverty that Mai Jide has no chance to receive education, so that Mai Jide
Jide still doesn't know how to use honorifics.
I forgot, well, you have to be prepared to suffer. Karim will not persuade you anymore, everyone has his own ambitions.
I have been enduring hardship since the day I was born, so I am not afraid, Mr. Mai Jide is firm.
Karim looked at Mai Jide with relief in his eyes, stopped talking nonsense, and took Mai Jide back to his tent.
In fact, an attendant is almost like a servant. When there is no war, he has to serve his master. He does everything from dressing and eating to washing clothes and mopping the floor. If he has nothing to do, he has to help his master brush his horse and so on. When the war starts, the attendant has to pick up the clothes.
Weapons follow their owners to fight, which is actually a very dangerous and hard job.
However, because of this, the attendant will enjoy more benefits. Not as good as Mai Jide. While receiving a salary of thirty shillings a day from the British, he will also receive an extra salary from Karim. Therefore, the job of an attendant
Still very attractive.
After changing his clothes, Karim's figure was tall and straight, his appearance was impressive, and he still looked good. Mai Jide was fascinated by the sight.
The British haven't had time to customize the uniforms for the guards, so they still use British uniforms. This cavalry officer's version of the uniform is made of woolen material. The position of the armed belt is a bit high, and the golden section of the human body proportions is a little higher. This makes Ka
Reem looks very upright, and with the matching horsehide boots, he is really energetic.
After leaving the tent, Mai Jide could clearly see something strange in other people's eyes. Although the respect and envy were not for him, Mai Jide still felt honored.
The efficiency of the British is still very good. Although the camp is busy, it is neat and orderly. The new guard soldiers who have joined the camp march in formation under the leadership of the officers. There are already troops training on the school grounds.
Karim does not yet have his own troops. Before that, Karim must first report to his superior, General Steven Strachey.
This is a general who participated in the World War. Although his performance in the World War was not outstanding, he did not make any mistakes. Steven Strachey is in his fifties this year. He is in a good state of mind, has a thin body, and an expression
He is cold, with the traditional rigidity and meanness of a British officer.
Putting down the resume in his hand and looking at Karim standing straight in front of his desk, Steven Strachey felt a little more satisfied in his eyes.
Please rest a moment, Captain, you should be impressed by what happened, so I am asking you to start working immediately and make your children combat-ready as soon as possible. We are going to give some people some color. Any questions, Steven?
Strachey did not speak Farsi, so Karim had to use a translator to understand what Steven Strachey meant, which made Karim feel uncomfortable.
However, there was nothing that could be done about it. It was impossible to ask the British general in front of him to learn Persian, so Karim was going to find a teacher to learn English. At least he should be able to express his daily vocabulary.
In addition to his native language, Karim also speaks a little bit of Spanish and German. This is normal. Spanish is currently the most widely spoken language in the world. It will take decades for English to become a universal language.
Of course, judging from the current situation, Chinese may also become a global language. Because of the existence of Lanfang, more and more people are interested in Chinese.
No problem. Mr. Karim knocked his heels hard while answering, which made Karim's answer particularly powerful.
Judging from Steven Strachey's expression, Steven Strachey is still very satisfied with Karim: In view of your previous experience, your military rank is set as captain, but this is definitely not what you are capable of.
Go to the limit, do a good job, young man, I hope you will become the first general in Iraq.
This is probably a cliché, Steven Strachey would say it to everyone, but when he heard these words, Karim still felt excited. If he wanted to avenge his brothers, Karim would
With greater power, Karim used to be discouraged and indifferent, but now Karim attaches great importance to it because he has sufficient motivation.
After saying goodbye to Steven Strachey, Karim came to the school grounds and found his unit under the guidance of the officer on duty.
This is a company of 120 people. Compared with ordinary British infantry companies, the size of this company is a bit smaller, but it is more in line with Karim's previous organization in the army, which makes Karim feel a little bit like before.
The British still have abundant capital. Karim's company is equipped with all Enfield rifles and a fire platoon consisting of six light machine guns. Although there is no artillery, it is considered to be comparable to the troops Karim led before.
The equipment is advanced. Karim used to serve in the Ottoman Empire army. Although the Ottoman Empire is also an old empire, the national strength is not very strong. The soldiers do not even have enough weapons, and the training situation is not optimistic, so during the World War
A complete defeat.
Now that he finally has a well-equipped army, Karim feels that his choice is not bad.
When Karim arrived at the school grounds, 120 young men in uniforms had already lined up on the school grounds. The young men held their chests high and raised their heads, striving to show their best side to their superiors.
Congratulations, boys. My name is Abdul Karim, your commander. Don’t worry about remembering my name. You will never forget it even if you want to. In the next two months, I hope you will
If he can persevere, otherwise I will strip him naked and tie him at the entrance of the camp, so that everyone can see his anus being fucked. Karim’s working method is based on the tradition of the Ottoman Empire, which is simple and rough.
While Karim was lecturing his troops, on a nearby field, a young officer was shouting slogans in Prussian and leading the troops in formation training.
It is not uncommon for the Prussians to serve the British. Although they were opponents during the World War, after the World War, many Germans lost their jobs after retiring. If they had no other life skills, becoming mercenaries became their best choice.
The Ottoman Empire, where Karim once served, and the former German Empire were allies in the World War. Karim was deeply impressed by the well-trained German army, so Karim shouted to the officer who shouted commands in Prussian.
Pay special attention to it.
Soldiers have a very keen sixth sense. During the training break, the Prussian officer came directly to Karim: Hello, my name is Jackson, nice to meet you.
From this day on, Karim's company began training in the prescribed courses. These new recruits needed to train in many subjects, and Karim brought a lot of private goods with him. Compared to other companies, Karim's company's training was more intense.
It is bigger and more effective, which allows Karim's company to grow at the fastest speed.
