novelraw Chapter 728 Even more importantly, no one discovered
Chapter 728 Even more importantly, no one discovered
There is only one update today, and I will make up for it tomorrow. Sorry!
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After the call between Shire and Gallieni, he went to take a bath.
Bathing at the frontline is a luxurious enjoyment.
This is not only because water sources are scarce and there are few opportunities to bathe, but also because there is no real need to bathe at the frontline.
After just taking a bath, one would have to roll in the mud again. What is the point of bathing?
Moreover, it not only isn’t necessary but also can be dangerous.
Everyone is dirty and blends in with the environment. If one person stands out in clean and bright uniforms, it’s telling the enemy: "Hey, aim at me, shoot here!"
After bathing, Shire put on his pajamas and leaped onto the bed. Only then did his tense muscles slowly relax.
Although following the armored troops was not very dangerous, it was still the battlefield, where bullets and shells flying by and dangerous situations were common.
The most dangerous time was when two shells whistled through the air. Perhaps the driver had a sixth sense and abruptly turned the steering wheel while accelerating, just barely dodging the explosions.
However, the driver was hit by shrapnel in the head and did not forget to control the vehicle, gripping the steering wheel and pressing the brakes before dying.
This is considered an exceptionally heroic act in the army.
People often consider everything meaningless before death, focusing solely on how to reduce pain, which is the only important thing.
But the driver thought of stabilizing the car, even amidst severe pain and near unconsciousness.
While Shire lamented the driver’s perseverance, the guard said something that made Shire deeply uneasy.
"That’s because of you, General," said the guard:
"Your safety is the most important, including our lives."
"So at his last moment, he still thought about his duty. We are the same."
"If it were someone else, this would not have happened."
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Shire felt the guard’s words were right, and the driver’s last moments uncontrollably came to his mind.
The driver stared at Shire without moving, showing pride and satisfaction in his eyes dimming moment by moment. His facial muscles twitched from the pain, but ultimately, his final expression was a smile.
This is the courage of the French soldiers.
They weren’t incompetent, just controlled by incapable generals.
They weren’t without bravery, just unwilling to sacrifice meaninglessly.
They weren’t afraid of war, just unwilling to be toyed with by blood-sucking capitalists and foolish politicians!
Such soldiers, so brave, surrendered in just one month during WWII, leaving a ridiculous joke for posterity to scorn.
As Shire lamented for them, he heard footsteps outside the door. Major Laurent knocked lightly and reported: "General, your telegram!"
Major Laurent’s guard unit originally didn’t need a radio, as they could contact Paris entirely by telephone.
They weren’t a combat unit and equipping them with scarce frontline radios would be a waste.
But Gallieni considered that Shire often went back to Davaz Town. He thought being unable to find Shire at times would be the greatest tragedy.
Therefore, Laurent was given two radios!
Shire got up, opened the door, and was surprised to find the telegram was from Queen Mary.
The telegram read: "Help me, General, only you can help Romania, for our common interest."
Shire shrugged and told Major Laurent: "Reply: Romania is winning, Your Majesty, we seem to have nothing to worry about. Unfortunately, I’m powerless."
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Romania, Peleș Castle.
Queen Mary anxiously paced in the living room, just learning that Romania’s three armies had crossed the Carpathian Mountains and entered Transylvania.
Romania’s total military strength was only four armies, and three of them marching into Transylvania to face the enemy’s fire was ludicrous, especially as the main force.
This was absurd. The king and his generals were simply toying around, not even as competent as this woman!
If these three armies were annihilated by the German Army, the remaining one army of tens of thousands would have no choice but to surrender.
At this moment, a maid rushed in: "Your Majesty, Shire’s reply..."
Before the maid finished speaking, Queen Mary snatched the telegram from her hand.
Looking at it, Queen Mary frowned.
It was hard to understand. She always thought Shire would help Romania, but that wasn’t the case. Shire was indifferent to this matter.
Why?
Queen Mary recalled her encounter with Shire in Paris. He was very indifferent, completely different from General Gallieni.
Could what Shire said be true, that he was indeed powerless?
No, everything was developing as Shire stated, even the king’s reactions.
Queen Mary believed if anyone could save Romania, it was only Shire!
Suddenly, Queen Mary thought of King Albert I of Belgium. It was said he had a good relationship with Shire, and maybe, King Albert I could persuade Shire.
Thinking this, Queen Mary immediately ordered: "Send a telegram to Albert I."
Soon, Queen Mary received Albert I’s reply: "I think Shire’s indifference is normal, Queen. Have you considered that: Shire doesn’t need Romania to win this war. Therefore, Romania’s success or failure doesn’t matter to him."
Queen Mary realized.
She always thought saving Romania was the "common interest," but never considered that this "common interest" might be irrelevant to Shire.
Indeed, Shire could defeat Germany with his own strength, without needing Britain. Why would he care about Romania!
Queen Mary hurriedly sent another telegram to Albert I: "Can you help me, Your Majesty? Talk to Shire and get him to help Romania out of the current crisis!"
Albert I’s reply was filled with helplessness: "I can’t help you, Queen Mary. The only one who can help you is yourself; understand?"
"What?" Queen Mary was stunned reading the telegram: "The only one who can help me is myself? Does it mean..."
This bastard, Shire is such a person!
But what about Romania? And the people about to be caught in the war.
Is it really necessary to...
As she was lost in thought, another telegram from Albert I was delivered to Queen Mary: "If you don’t understand, think about what I did."
Queen Mary was shocked. Did Albert I also...
Suddenly she noticed another sentence on the back of the telegram: "Between countries, there are only interests, Queen, you should know this."
Queen Mary exclaimed, finally realizing her misunderstanding.
"Yes, interests." After a brief shock, she was both surprised and delighted: "Albert I did the same, binding Shire’s interests with Belgium!"
Meanwhile, she felt embarrassed by her previous thoughts.
Fortunately, she woke up early, and more importantly, nobody noticed!