I was a tycoon in World War I: Starting to save France

Chapter 100: Removed from Office by God
Two rows of torches were neatly placed on both sides of the runway, like two rows of guards, indicating the position and direction of the aircraft.

After a while, a rumbling sound of an engine was heard in the air, and then it became louder and closer.

Gallieni looked up at the dark sky and unconsciously took two steps forward, but was stopped by the guards: "General, it's dangerous to get too close!"

Gallieni hummed and retreated as he was told.

The pilot could not see anything in the dark. All he could see were the two rows of torches. If someone stood on the side of the runway, he would most likely be cut in two by the passing wing, no matter whether he was a soldier or a general.

Finally, the plane appeared in the night, its altitude getting lower and lower. People below could already see it, although it was still a blurry black shadow.

The plane seemed to have miscalculated the angle for its first landing and lowered its altitude as if to land, but soon gave up and immediately pulled higher and circled twice in the air before finally landing again and stopping steadily on the runway.

Gallieni and a group of soldiers immediately surrounded them.

In the light of the fire, Gallieni saw a man standing up from the cabin from afar. It was the little guy. He breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart finally settled down.

Then Gallieni discovered with embarrassment that he had considered all the safety issues except bringing some clothes for Charles.

The latter was wearing pajamas, hugging a pillow, shivering in the cold wind.

Gallieni did not hesitate. He quickened his pace, took off his military jacket, and quickly went over to Charles to put it on. He comforted him, "It's okay, little guy. We're home. It's okay!"

"General!" Charles was shaking uncontrollably, his teeth chattering. "I left my uniform and weapons... in Antwerp, and the mission report!"

Gallieni laughed. Was he still thinking about the mission report?

"Give me some more clothes!" Gallieni turned around and called out.

Immediately, dozens of coats were handed to Gallieni, and then Charles was carried into the car like a wrapped dumpling, with Gallieni's general's hat on his head.

Charles was a little embarrassed. He must be embarrassed like this, making a fool of himself in front of so many people. But the strange thing was that the people around him seemed to look at him with only respect.

As the car started, Charles turned around with difficulty and shouted to Eric: "I'll come find you, Uncle Eric!"

"Okay!" Eric waved his hand and replied, "I'll wait for you here, little guy!"

At this time, Charles didn't know that he didn't need to come here to find Eric. As a pilot who sent Charles to Antwerp, Eric was of course on Gallieni's suspicion list, although he sent Charles back.

The car was driving on the road back to the headquarters, with cavalry leading the way in front and guards standing on both sides. The entire road was blocked.

Gallieni, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed. He turned his head slightly and asked Charles in the back seat: "I heard that you did some great things in Belgium and received a Royal Crown Medal?"

Charles then remembered the medal, and replied in annoyance: "I lost it in Antwerp!"

Gallieni laughed: "Don't worry, lieutenant, it won't be lost! The king will send it back to you!"

"What?" Charles didn't understand.

Gallieni explained: "During the more than three hours you were on the plane, a lot of things happened in Antwerp. Everyone in Antwerp knew about General Gies's conspiracy!"

Charles said "hmm".

This was within his expectations. General Winter was not alone. He led a 10,000-man army. After Charles left safely, they would certainly reveal the truth as quickly as possible. "Do you want to know what happened to General Guise?" Gallieni asked.

"He was dismissed?" Charles guessed.

Gallieni smiled and replied: "Yes, I was dismissed!"

This little guy actually thought that he should put a benefactor who saved the whole city under house arrest, and even repay his kindness with hatred by handing him over to the Germans, and finally force him away and put Antwerp in injustice and danger... Such a crime of treason is just a dismissal from office?
General Guise was not dismissed at all. Before Albert I could dismiss him, angry people rushed into his headquarters, dragged him out, and almost beat him to death.

The person who saved him was Albert I, because the king wanted General Guise to be tried in front of everyone, especially to find out the mastermind behind the scenes and more accomplices.

But Albert I was soon disappointed. After General Guise was sent to the hospital, he was made into more than a dozen cuts with a scalpel without any morphine, and each cut perfectly avoided the vital parts. The doctor said this was to find broken bones, but unfortunately none were found.

General Giss finally breathed his last in pain and despair...

It seems unnecessary to let the little one know these things. Just think of it as a dismissal, just a dismissal by God!

Gallieni took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to the back, saying: "This is a telegram sent to you by Albert I. He apologizes to you and says that he will send back your uniform, belongings and medals!"

Charles took the telegram and, as he couldn't read it in the dark, he just stuffed it into any pocket. Anyway, he already knew the content.

"But maybe you don't need that military uniform anymore!" Gallieni looked thoughtfully at the buildings on both sides.

Charles did not ask any more questions because the car had already stopped at the door of the headquarters. With the help of others, Charles returned to his dormitory, wrapped himself in a quilt, drank two cups of hot milk, felt warmer, and then fell asleep in a daze.

The next morning, Charles finally understood what Gallieni meant by "no need for that uniform". The orderly Adrian brought Charles two new uniforms, including a full set of equipment including a revolver.

Charles was a little confused. Why were there two sets of military uniforms? He only lost one set, and the other one was in the dormitory!
After putting on the military uniform, Charles realized that there was an extra gold line on the cuffs, which also meant... he was already a lieutenant!

Gallieni looked at Charles with satisfaction as he walked into the Operations Department in his new uniform. Everyone in the headquarters applauded and cheered:
"Good job, Ciel!"

"You have done honor to France!"

"They said that sending you alone would be much more useful than sending 10,000 people from Britain!"

……

Gallieni had intended to be as fierce as ever.

However, after thinking it over in his mind, he stepped forward and nodded in praise: "You performed very well in Antwerp, Lieutenant, you deserve it! Good job!"

Charles was startled, then he immediately understood that Gallieni thought it unnecessary to perform for the capitalists.

After all, the capitalists will inevitably be their enemies no matter what.

"Yes, General!" Charles answered, his voice no longer trembling.

"Today is your holiday!" Gallieni took out his pocket watch, glanced at it, and said, "Go home after breakfast. Your parents should be waiting for you at home!"

"Yes, General!" Charles answered, with a confused look on his face. He thought he had just returned to serve at the headquarters.

(End of this chapter)