When Claude entered the conference room, it was already 8:45. It was still a quarter of an hour before the time to leave the meeting. He drove all night last night and arrived at Greno Castle at about 3 o'clock in the middle of the night. He randomly found a tavern and knocked on the door.
He and his entourage settled down, and could only really rest for two or three hours. As a result, the rest was not good, and I was worried. After all, today Claude will become Marshal Michelchi's successor and the new supreme commander of the theater.
The chief appeared in front of everyone.
Unexpectedly, there were people in the conference room waiting for the meeting to start. When Claude came in, there was a strange silence. It seems that Marshal Michelchi summoned these senior officers who left the Ranger Corps and stayed here a few days ago.
We had already had a good relationship with them, so they should all know in their hearts that Claude would become the new supreme commander of the theater.
The atmosphere was a little weird, and no one spoke, which made it seem a little awkward. At this time, a person stood up, laughed, and came up to him, opening his arms in a hug. Claude felt relieved, and hurriedly took a few steps forward with a happy face.
They hugged each other, patted each other on the shoulders and said hello. The awkward atmosphere disappeared, and the original sounds of conversation and chatting were heard again in the conference room. At the same time, two more people stood up and walked towards Claude.
The person who met Claude and hugged each other was Colonel Scree, the deputy director of the Legion's Logistics Department. He and Claude were old friends, and he was Claude's old boss when they were in the 1st Ranger Battalion. Claude met
He was also very happy. After Colonel Skerry pulled him to find a seat and sit down, Claude asked in surprise: "You will stay too?"
Colonel Skerry nodded: "Congratulations, you came from behind. When Marshal Michelich summoned me and asked me if I had any objections to letting you take over as his supreme commander of the theater, I really did it for you at that time.
I was happy, so I replied that I would be happy to work with you. You must know that the two of us are old partners."
After Claude was summoned by Marshal Michelchi, he thought about it for a long time when he went back. Marshal Michelchi said that six regiment colonel officers who stayed here like him would be promoted to the kingdom's major general with him. So in addition to being responsible for the Rock Army
In addition to Colonel Bolognik of the First Division and Colonel Sevicit in charge of the Second Rock Division, there are four more places. There are only seventeen colonel officers in the Ranger Corps, and Claude can't think of any at the moment.
Who will be Marshal Sergei's favorite candidate?
Unexpectedly, Colonel Skerry also stayed. Claude breathed a sigh of relief. This meant that he was no longer a mere commander in the war zone. At least Colonel Skerry would be on his side. Claude was very sober.
When he first ascended to a high position, he could not monopolize as much power as Marshal Michelchi. As Marshal Michelchi said to him, he only had one Thunder Division under his command, and the remaining four strengthened divisions were ready to be reorganized.
Already have their own responsible officers.
Perhaps during the war, Claude, the supreme commander of the theater, had the power to command and operate the four divisions. In peacetime, he only had the power of supervision. Everything had to be discussed with the commander-in-chief of each division. Claude finally
What he was worried about was that someone was dissatisfied with his qualifications and turned against him after Marshal Michelci resigned. In that case, Claude would first fall into a struggle for power and gain, and he would have to decide the winner in the war zone before he could think about reorganizing the army.
Prepare for war
However, what Colonel Skerry said just now revealed a meaning, which made Claude feel relieved. It was obvious that Marshal Michelich had already asked them about Claude when selecting candidates for the senior officers to stay in the legion.
The views and opinions of Germany on taking over as the supreme commander of this theater. Those who attended the preparatory meeting for this new theater were the senior army officers who knew that Claude would become Marshal Michelchi's successor and expressed their support for this decision.
As for the senior officers of the legion who expressed different opinions, opinions or even objections, Marshal Michelich would only keep them in the Ranger Corps and bring them back to the kingdom. Because Marshal Michelich knew very well that time was tight to prepare for the war and to reorganize the army.
, it is really impossible to allow Claude’s opponents to exist in the new war zone, and there is no time for them to fight among themselves first. If you want to win the next colonial war, you can have opposing opinions in the new war zone, but then
It's about discussing the matter and having different opinions. It's not about opposing for the sake of opposing, which will only be detrimental to the overall situation.
At this time, Colonel Bolognik and Colonel Sevicit also came over, saying hello to Claude with a smile. Although everyone knew it, they did not because Claude was about to take over as Marshal Michelchi's highest position in the theater.
As the commander-in-chief, he became their superior and felt uneasy, or changed his attitude. Still the same as before, he talked to Claude for a while as a senior about several things that happened in the legion during this period, which made Claude
Feeling a little more relaxed.
Colonel Bolognik thought of something and stretched out his hand to say hello. Two other somewhat familiar colonel officers stood up and walked over.
"Do you remember those two?" Colonel Bolognik asked Claude.
Claude thought for a while and nodded: "I know that they are also students in our advanced seminar class, and they look familiar. Your name should be Allen, and his name seems to be Bick. You two have conducted sand table deductions with me.
You have beaten me several times, and I am deeply impressed. I don’t know if I remember correctly, but I remember that I haven’t heard from you since I arrived on the continent of Nubisia, and I haven’t seen you two in the legion headquarters.
Where have you been these past few years?"
"Haha" Colonel Sevict laughed next to him: "Claude, you remember so clearly how many times others have defeated you, but you have completely forgotten about the countless times you have defeated them. They
The two of them have an unforgettable love for you, and you have become a nightmare for both of them. They think about how to win you every day."
Everyone present laughed, and Claude scratched his head in embarrassment: "I really can't remember this. Then I will remember who defeated me, and I have to find a way to win it back."
Colonel Bolognik smiled and patted Claude on the shoulder: "Okay, don't recall the past in the military academy. Claude, the two of them were dispatched by the general to reorganize two overseas field regiments, so you are on the range.
The Legion couldn't see them. Allen was the officer in charge of commanding a local security regiment of the Overseas Field Legion last time to defend the Port of Patres and cripple the Hicks Kingdom's Sea King Fleet. Piccolo reorganized and reorganized the three directly-administered territories in the rear.
We defended the armed forces and designed and deployed a coastal early warning defense line. The two of them worked hard and made great achievements, and this time they stayed in the new war zone with us."
Claude understood that these two colonels were the division commanders of the two reserve divisions that were to be formed. However, Marshal Michelchi said that a total of seven colonels were to be promoted to the rank of major general of the kingdom. There were already six people present, and
Who is one? Claude glanced at the entire conference room and found that the remaining officers were lieutenant colonels and majors, and there was no other colonel here.
"What are you gathering here for?" came a familiar and annoying voice. When he looked up, it was General Vansnik, the logistics director of the army, who walked into the conference room. When he came in, he saw so many senior officers of the army sitting in the meeting.
Everyone in the room was also stunned: "There is a meeting today? Why didn't anyone notify me?"
No one paid attention to him, and no one responded. So General Vansnik became angry: "Okay, you actually disrespect my order as a superior officer. Are you gathering here in private to plot something evil? Don't tell me this is a legion meeting.
meeting, why didn’t I, as the logistics director of the legion, receive a notice of the meeting?”
"This is a preparatory meeting for the new theater. General Vansnik, please get out." Marshal Michelich walked in from the door of the conference room. Behind him was a middle-aged man in a formal dress, and a man in a dark blue suit.
Colonel officers in guard armed uniforms, and his personal adjutant, Lieutenant Colonel Nieves.
"The preparatory meeting for the new theater?" General Vansnik looked at the senior army officers who were sitting in the conference room, and rolled his eyes: "Your Excellency, Marshal, as a general of the kingdom, I request to attend."
"Sorry, you are not qualified." Marshal Michelich made no secret of his disgust for General Vansnik: "General Vansnik, please get out immediately and don't waste our precious time."
"I protest, Mr. Marshal, you are insulting a general of the kingdom." General Vansnik was still unwilling to give up: "If you don't let me listen here, does that mean you are going to carry out ulterior acts here?
purpose meeting. I suspect that your meeting is planning a conspiracy that is detrimental to the kingdom. I will report it to the royal family and the Kingdom’s Ministry of War and request a thorough investigation of those of you who participated in this meeting."
"Are you sure you want to observe this meeting?" Marshal Micheli suddenly laughed: "I have already told you that this meeting is a preparatory meeting for the new theater and is top-secret. Those who participated in this meeting
They all have to stay here to prepare for the next colonial war with the Kingdom of Hicks. If you are sure you want to observe, it is very simple. Just sign a letter of guarantee, then you will be eligible to observe, and you will also stay here to participate.
In the next war, there is no need to follow the Ranger Legion back to the Kingdom."
"Uh." General Vansnik was stunned for a moment, but he quickly came back to his senses: "Sorry, Marshal, I remembered that the Legion Logistics Department still has a lot of things to deal with, so I won't disturb you."
Seeing General Vansnik leaving in embarrassment, the officers present let out a burst of laughter. Marshal Michelich nodded to his personal adjutant, Lieutenant Colonel Nieves, and Lieutenant Colonel Nieves turned around.
He also left the conference room and closed both doors at the same time.
At this time, the middle-aged man in formal dress who followed Marshal Michelich and the wealthy colonel officer from the local garrison had already found a seat and sat down, leaving only Marshal Michelci standing on the podium in the conference room.
Go up. He coughed and said: "The irrelevant useless general has left, let's get started. To make a long story short, the new theater will be established from today on. Everyone present already knows the inside story, Colonel Claude will replace me
He serves as the supreme commander of the theater. Colonel Claude, come to me."
Claude had no choice but to stand up, walk to Marshal Michelich, and raise his hands to salute everyone present.
"First of all, we will establish a new theater command to be responsible for all affairs in the entire theater. Colonel Skerry will serve as the director of the theater logistics department and be responsible for the logistics and military supplies of all troops in the theater." Marshal Michelich said, and then asked Colonel Skerry to stand up.
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Colonel Scree stood up and saluted everyone present. He was better than Claude because he didn't have to go on stage.
"Sir Bennett is responsible for the civil affairs in the war zone." Marshal Michele pointed at the middle-aged man in a formal dress. Claude knew in his heart that this was probably the only citizen of the Amphiston Territory.
Member of Parliament.
Sir Bennet stood up and saluted those present with a half-bow.
"Colonel Chazolac, please stand up." Marshal Michelich pointed to the colonel wearing the local garrison uniform next to Sir Bennett: "Colonel Chazolac will be responsible for the local garrison in the war zone and handle public security.
As well as counter-espionage and other work.”
Colonel Chazolac also saluted with a military salute.
"In addition, five strengthened divisions will be formed in the new theater. The Thunder Division, the division commander is Colonel Claude. The Pan Rock First Division, the division commander is Colonel Bolognik. The Pan Rock Second Division, the division commander
He is Colonel Severit. The commander of the third Rock Division is Colonel Albert. The commander of the fourth Rock Division is Colonel Beachlin."
"The new theater command will be composed of Colonel Claude, Colonel Bolognik, Colonel Sevicit, Colonel Albert, Colonel Beachlin and Colonel Skerry, as well as Sir Bennett and Colonel Chazolac.
The Executive Committee is responsible for all affairs in the entire theater. Colonel Claude is the supreme commander. During wartime, his orders take precedence. In peacetime, major matters are discussed and decided by the Executive Committee. If there is a stalemate, Claude's opinion will be the final decision.
allow."
Marshal Michelchi directly clarified the responsibilities of each member of the Executive Committee. In a sense, Claude actually does not have much authority as the supreme commander of this theater, unlike Marshal Michelchi.
He has the final say. But this is something Claude can understand. After all, he is too young, and Marshal Michelich is worried that he will not be able to hold down the formation.
In addition, Marshal Michelich himself is a pure soldier. When he served as the supreme commander of the war zone, he also entrusted all civil affairs to local officials. He never thought of taking over the jurisdiction of all armaments and civil affairs in the war zone.
He had all the power in his hands. Therefore, he still entrusted the civil affairs of the new theater to his own ideas. Perhaps in his opinion, this would be more conducive for Claude to concentrate on military preparations and give full play to his military strengths.
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"That's it for the personnel issues." Marshal Michelich continued to speak: "From today on, the establishment of the new theater no longer needs to be kept secret. Regarding the transformation of the Ranger Corps officers and soldiers into the grassroots backbone of the five reinforced divisions,
The inquiry will be conducted after the meeting, and the reserved quota is 20,000. Each division can be allocated 4,000, and any excess will be reasonably distributed among the five divisions."
"Regarding the garrison locations of the five divisions, the 1st Panshi Division is stationed in the city of Bricaman in the Robidos Territory and is responsible for the defense line of the Dolinibara River. The 2nd Panshi Division is stationed in the mountain city of Rosas and is responsible for
Claude's defense line in the Mosilaga Mountains. The 3rd Rock Division is stationed at Port Patres, the capital of Robisto, and is responsible for offshore defense. The 4th Rock Division is stationed at Greno Castle and is responsible for eastern Mozambique.
Defense from the Siraga Mountains to the coast.
As for the Thunder Division, Claude, do you think it is better to be stationed there?" Marshal Michelich asked suddenly. He had arranged four divisions responsible for defense, but handed over the location where the Thunder Division was stationed.
Let Claude choose.
"Let's arrange it in Lanhu Town. I'm going to move the new theater headquarters there as well. The transportation is convenient and the attack will be faster." Claude said unceremoniously.
Marshal Micheli nodded: "This can be decided by yourself. But what I want to tell you next is that time is really tight. The kingdom's mainland has begun to transport the first batch of immigrants and weapons and equipment, half
It will arrive in the Tiersim Direct Territory within a month. So I hope that your five divisions can set up the divisions you are responsible for within a month, and after the arrival of the first batch of immigrants, you will be filled with retired veterans.
troops, rather than letting them wander around the camp doing nothing."