Tang Qi Tan

Chapter 527 Shocking
Compared with the overseas legion led by Paulina, which continued to fight and conquer cities in the front; the suppression corps led by Madurand, with a total of seven regiments and 26 companies, was responsible for suppressing and clearing the rear, and ensuring the transfer of depots and logistics supply lines along the way unimpeded.

Therefore, compared with the glory and achievements of the overseas legion on the frontal battlefield, the tasks and responsibilities that Madurand is responsible for are much more cumbersome and detailed.Including but not limited to the suppression of those newly occupied areas, the continuous resistance of the old and new royalists/old aristocrats, and separatist armed forces.

Exterminate or take over and transform those bandits and refugee groups that appeared due to the changes in the war-torn world; even accept the requests of local government officials to solve a series of problems and threats brought about by the more active aliens.Therefore, he was either in the barracks or on the road.

Also because he handled the trial and hanged on the side of the road, too many old nobles/rebels; even sympathizers and facilitators who secretly informed and colluded.Let Madurand get the daunting nickname of "hanger" or "head man" among the people.

But as his obvious or potential enemy, he prefers to scold him secretly, calling him a "bad sergeant" or "veteran commander"; because he always executes orders meticulously and promotes plans step by step, Rarely expresses personal opinions and opinions.

But it is also because of Madurand's impartiality in most of his attitudes, and even some harsh self-discipline; he seldom mixes his personal emotions and likes and dislikes.Let those people who feel that they can benefit from it respectfully call him "Ma Ang the Fair" or "Head of the Righteous Group"...

Of course, the reason and root of all this is nothing more than that he thinks he has a shallow foundation and limited background knowledge, but because of a rare encounter, he was entrusted with the important task of the regiment commander.Therefore, I have always been humble and awe-inspiring, constantly learning and working hard to be an executor.

Especially during the period when the adult who valued and supported him entered the tower to meditate and temporarily escaped from the ordinary world; he became more and more cautious in his words and deeds and kept a low profile in everything. Well, to some extent the role of deputy and partner.

However, the delicate attitude that occurred between Lyon's national salvation government and the returning Polina Legion did not interfere with any side's position.Even in the face of discussions and rumors in the army, he always believed that the return of the lord was enough to solve all problems.

Therefore, when the edict that he was made the Viscount of Marienburg was delivered together with the new letter of appointment, Madurand was really relieved.In this way, he no longer has to worry about the possible differences and disputes within the Freedom Army, and be disturbed and troubled day and night.

However, he has been working hard to suppress his true emotions, and his calm performance after receiving the edict has won more praise in the eyes of his subordinates; it is regarded as a symbol of loyalty and faith.In any case, Madurand, who was completely relaxed, suddenly wanted to get married.

He privately applied for a marriage partner who was also his privately hired language and etiquette teacher; a gentle and decent lady who was said to be the widow of a former Royal Navy officer.And the one who was able to come close to him and comfort his soul amidst his ongoing grief over what he believed to be a missing family member.

In a sense, the marriages of any mid-level and high-ranking generals of the Freedom Army, as well as those of the Salvation Government, are subject to background checks/double checks from the Monitoring Company and the Pious Company.As the commander of the regiment, Madurand was no exception; however, something went wrong in this matter.

Of course, this is not a big problem. As officers and sergeants of the Free Army, it is not an example that they did not marry a lady from a down-and-out aristocratic family; The origin of the background of the net worth is concealed.

It's just that at the level of the commander of the regiment, it will become more serious; and Ma Durand doesn't want to lose this woman who is rare for him to admire and like, so he can only hand over the army to his reliable subordinates, and rush back to participate in this competition in person. A dedicated inquiry session.

Among them, the monitoring company is mainly responsible for past background investigations and criminal records related to the Free Army regulations.After all, the special nature and responsibilities of the Royal Navy make it unlikely that they will get involved in local disputes, or collude with those old nobles to squeeze the people.

Naturally, there is no chance to commit any unforgivable blood debts and sins to those low-level people.On the contrary, it is thus far away from regime change and factional purges in the capital.Although most of the generals of noble origin ran away; but the rest were basically absorbed by the Free Army.

Therefore, according to Madurand's conjecture, the real obstacle and resistance encountered at the inquiry meeting was the questioning of the attitude and position of the pious company led by the Priest Racha.However, when Madurand was at the guard post, he pushed back the accompanying guards and adjutant officers, and came to the conference hall alone.

What he saw was an unexpected person, the current commander of the second company of the gendarmerie; he was also one of the three people who dared to challenge the king together in the past, Athos, a mercenary born in Bratban.However, the moment he saw the other party, Madurand's heart suddenly sank.

Because, as the only special company within the Freedom Army that has maximum executive power and convenience; every appearance of the gendarmerie company often represents conclusive evidence and unquestionable results.What's more, the commander of Dalian, known as the "faceless man", was personally in charge.

In other words, although Athos is only a gendarmerie company commander with the rank of captain, which is far lower than Madurand's current rank and military position; but the importance of his duties and the trust he receives from the upper echelons of the Free Army , but it is not bad for the old boss Ma Durand.

Even Ma Durand, the regiment commander with the rank of brigadier general, could only forcefully restrain his agitation and squirm his lips, and asked in a desperate tone: "Since you are here, is everything true?" Has it reached the point of no return?"

"After a thorough investigation, this is not a simple leak of secrets, or an act of secretly selling information for money and profit." However, as the captain of the gendarmerie, Athos, who seldom expressed his emotions, sighed rarely: "Instead a network of Northern spies was involved."

"And the lady you want to apply for marriage is the most critical node." Athos continued to tell the bloody facts: "Through her development and negotiation, at least a dozen people were ordered to provide her with information. And induce more people to inadvertently leak information."

"It also involves the leakage of Wang Shang's travel route back then, and the subsequent attacks...".Hearing this, Madurand was already cold and his hands and feet were numb, and he fell down on his seat in a daze, and moaned in pain, "Why is this?"

"In fact, according to our initial investigation, there is no doubt about her being the widow of the navy. Even if she conceals her brother who fled abroad, it is not a big problem." However, Athos continued: "But because of your expression, our Investigators have found her hometown again."

"Although the manor has been destroyed and looted, our people found the only remaining gardeners and cooks. According to their descriptions, there was a deviation from the image of this lady; then, we found the ruins of the family church , found a portrait of the lady in her youth."

"Finally, through the comparison of the details, it was confirmed that she was not the real naval widow; but an inexplicable replacement who just happened to appear." Athos gave him a faint sympathetic look and said, "Nevertheless, she is still Not enough for us to take direct action against her."

"However, my subordinates made a suggestion to create a suitable opportunity to test this lady, whether there is a possibility of leaking secrets. As a result, this lady was still indifferent to this obvious loophole; but one of her But the female partner couldn't bear it."

"So, after grasping this breakthrough, the internal support company and the monitoring company quickly implicated many co-conspirators, and even suspected collaborators; but there is still insufficient evidence; to directly accuse such a person, A lady of good outward conduct and morals."

"It wasn't until your letter suddenly revealed such a good news that she showed some flaws. She didn't tell the good news to the close people around her immediately, but hurried to the small church outside the city... Then, We caught the bell ringer who was hiding his identity."

"Why, it turned out to be like this." When Madurand heard this, he slowly let go of the arms holding his head and said, "As a stakeholder in this matter, I am willing to accept all consequences and costs. But only one request, let me see her one last time."

"Of course, this is also the order of the king." However, Athos nodded and said: "So, we have not taken any torture or other strong measures against her, and we are waiting for you to come back to see her , and then make a decision on the follow-up processing methods and results.”

So a moment later, Madurand met his lover and private teacher in the temporary confinement room.It was a 27-year-old woman with a soft, dignified and elegant face; she was wearing a flower-woven tunic skirt, which looked like she was living at home.

Apart from the exquisite and small locks on his hands, there are no other coercive measures and restraints.However, the moment she saw Madurand, the rapidly changing shock, suspicion, and finally relief and indifference made him especially unforgettable.After thousands of words came to his lips, only one sentence remained: "Why? Noelle. Obviously, I can give you happiness and a future."

"Why?" The dignified woman named Noelle suddenly seemed to be a different person, and sneered at him frivolously and charmingly: "I have inherent happiness, my family, my manor , my husband and lover, my best friend and private salon."

"However, all of this was completely destroyed by you and your lowly accomplices; even if you hypocritically let women and children go. But my companions and I had to be reduced to the streets, relying on satisfying those lowly people Only by the desire can we exchange for tomorrow's life."

"So, why should I rely on the happiness of your charity! You thugs and rebels obviously took everything I should have, and then left a little bit of residue contentedly, like a cat and dog plaything. I I wish you all should go to hell."

"Then... you..., those words and oaths that you have said, are none of them sincere?" In the end, Ma Durand, who was speechless for a long time after being robbed by some catharsis, couldn't help asking: "So I swear in the name of God..."

"Of course... no!" However, the woman named Noelle just glanced at him and sneered coldly: "Only I am better than most of the ones I have experienced."

However, after Madurand came out in a daze, he saw another nun from the ambulance company whispering something in the ear of the accompanying Athos, which made his face change slightly.Then he said to Madurand: "One piece of good news, one piece of bad news."

"Please tell me the bad news first!" Madurand replied numbly and tiredly:

"The bad news is that Noelle, who is an enemy spy, has caused unforgivable damage to the Freedom Army, and has been ordered to take all thorough investigations." Athos nodded: "But the good news is, She's just been tested for signs of pregnancy, so she's got a little extra life."

(End of this chapter)