The weather was beautiful, and the rainy days finally ended for several days. I was wearing military uniform and stood upright in the military camp. Behind me were officers of all levels. They were all standing anxiously on the muddy road, looking into the distance through the wooden fence, waiting for the envoy from Paris.

Of course I understand their complex mood at this time. The resolution of the National Convention directly determines the final fate of the legion: whether it is a legal act or a conspiracy rebellion. The former is very happy, but the latter means that the legion will receive severe punishment: the officers go to the guillotine collectively, and the soldiers all serve hard labor. Under this mentality, many officers and soldiers who participated in the abolition of the Duop Commander that day directly and indirectly hope that I could be wary of and prepare for emergency, at least not sit and wait for death. Of course, this spontaneous behavior was politely rejected by me. While comforting everyone, in order to prevent accidents, my guard commander was ordered to serve as a new military judge. I also often lead the guard camp patrol army to inspect the legion, and at the same time issued an order: except for the officers and soldiers on duty, the weapons and equipment of the camp personnel will be temporarily supervised and managed by the Military Law Department.

Compared with the anxious and uneasy mood of the officers, I was still extremely excited, because just yesterday, the postman brought news of the arrival of the National Convention's envoy. At the same time, the arrival of the Barras Councilor also revealed the latest resolution of the National Convention on the Toulon Legion: I have been appointed as the supreme commander of the Toulon Legion. For some consideration, I did not tell anyone the details, but just notified all the officers and soldiers in the camp to line up to welcome the National Convention's envoy this morning.

The belated convoy finally appeared in everyone's sight and slowly approached the camp gate under the escort of the legion cavalry.

"Stop, please report your password and identity," the officer on duty asked loudly in front of the convoy.

"In the name of revolution, report to Captain, I am Lieutenant Goff of the Toulon Legion, and I am escorting the Paris envoy's convoy to the base camp, please let it go." The escort cavalry officer replied.

"People are allowed to be released, but the convoy and horses are left in place, and the lieutenant will be led to the side camp for rest and rest, and they will not be allowed to enter the base camp." said the official on duty.

When all the people came from the carriage and the carriage drove into the side camp, the duty officer issued another order: "Open the door and welcome the special envoy. Everyone stood at attention and saluted the special envoy."

"Officers, be more energetic, take the style of the Toulon Legion, okay, follow me now." I warned my restless subordinates behind me and went straight to the crowd.

During the solemn military salute, the special envoy entered the base camp of the Toulon Legion. At the front was a middle-aged man in his 40s, who was handsome and tall and burly. According to the secret letter, he should be the special envoy of Paris, Joel Fred.

Yoll Fred, a member of the National Convention, a member of the Social Security Committee, one of the heavyweights of the Jacobin Centre-Left, and is acquainted with Ballas, one of the main planners of the future Hot Month coup.

"Andrew, the plenipotentiary of the National Council's Toulon Legion, pays tribute to the envoy and welcomes everyone to the army base." When I was 3 steps away from the envoy, I first gave a standard military salute, "Please allow me to introduce the officers of the army." As I spoke, the officers who caught up also saluted the envoy.

"Thank you, general and all the officers and citizens. I am a citizen of Yol Fred, the National Council's Special Envoy, and the new commissioner of the Toulon Legion. Sorry, before you introduce it, I would like to read out the resolution of the National Council on the Toulon Legion in public." Fred said to me with a serious face.

"Of course, please, the commissioner." Although I had known the content of the resolution in advance, my unscrupulous heart was still thumping and thumping. I took a forced breath, suppressing the restlessness in the camp, and said with a smile.

“The fourth year of freedom, the first year of the French Republic…

At the proposal of the Public Security Committee, the National Council voted to pass the following resolution:

…

Appoint Andrew as Commander-in-Chief of the Toulon Front

appointment…"

When the envoy's recitation came here, it was surprisingly quiet at first. Suddenly, the passion that had been suppressed for a long time burst out at the same time. The applause and shouting were intertwined just now, deafening and resounding throughout the sky.

"Long live the Republic"

"Long live the Toulon Legion"

"Long live the commander-in-chief"

…

I did not stop it, nor could I stop the hustle and bustle of the soldiers. Although this was rude, I knew that if I had not learned about the content of the Paris resolution in advance, I would be as excited as the soldiers at this time and could not suppress myself. Therefore, only one person would wait quietly until the envoy finished reading the resolution.

"Citizens of the Special Envoy, the soldiers are so excited. On behalf of everyone, I apologize to you and your mission." Finally, after the Special Envoy finished reading the announcement alone, I immediately explained.

"Haha, it's okay, it's understandable. But it seems that the commander can't introduce your subordinates to us." While putting down the Congressional announcement, Fred also put away the seriousness he had just now and looked at me who was a little embarrassed with a smile, "Let me introduce my colleagues to the general."

“This is the National Convention’s Assistant Commissioner in Masai…

This is a member of Marseille...

…

This is from the Masai Commune…”

There were more than 20 National People's Congress and local councillors (commissioners) who were fainted. What did these people come here for? Are they having a meal? I don't have a luxurious meal here. After shaking hands with the big guys one by one and experiencing a long-term "relative" relationship, my commissioner finally explained their purpose.

"General, Marseille's representatives want them to visit the front line to learn about the current situation of the Legion, and hope that the Commander-in-Chief can satisfy their wishes."

Damn it, I know that there is absolutely nothing good about these birds who don’t understand military affairs. These representatives had come to the base camp several times before and asked to go to the front line to work on the army, but I was still in a coma at that time, and no one dared to agree. After I woke up, the representatives of Marseille came to harass him again after hearing the news.

For these representatives who hope to go to the front line, of course, I knew that the purpose was to come to the front line in an outing style, and then gave some empty speeches to the soldiers, and then issued inexplicable orders. Finally, they left with glory on their faces, and bragged about their bullshit achievements everywhere after returning to Marseille. During the period of Duop, these people suggested using a long rusty cannon in Marseille to bombard the city of Toulon, confidently believed that the enemy in the city would surrender voluntarily within 2 days. When the huge price was spent to repair and place this "hero" long cannon, the gun body was blown up after the third trial, and the legion lost two excellent gunners for this. The first two shells were only less than 500 meters longer, which could not reach the city of Toulon, let alone the absurd words that could make the defenders surrender.

After learning the truth, I rejected their requests. Of course, the excuse was that the war was tense and dangerous in the front line was extremely dangerous. For the safety of the elites, I cannot let you go deep into the front line for inspection. I will not receive them because I am injured.

No wonder, the envoy's convoy was more than two hours later than the scheduled time. It seemed that they were dragged to chat. TMD really chose a backer. I, who was in the army, had no master-slave relationship with those representatives who were busy with government affairs, and I had no subordinates to each other. I could do nothing if I didn't agree to them. But today, my new commissioner made this request again, and I could not refute his face, let alone, he brought me something I dreamed of.

"Dear delegates come to the front line to express their condolences without hesitation. I and the Toulon Legion are very grateful. However, the situation ahead is unstable. Please ask everyone to go to the camp first and I will arrange the officers on the front line to explain to you." I am still not happy that these unstable elements will go to the front line to make trouble.

"Sorry, Commander-in-Chief, we represent the wishes of the people in the rear, and want to know with our own eyes all the facts that happened on the front line, rather than chatting in the camp." A representative in the crowd rushed out and said loudly, and the other representatives agreed after hearing the news.

"Would you like to take a break for a while, have some lunch, and go tomorrow?" I still want to delay the time.

"General, the representatives have had lunch. You don't have to worry about this. You just stopped us from going deep into the front line. Is there any secret that cannot be told to the representatives. We emphasize that it must be today, that is, to go to the front line to inspect now." The representative who spoke just now changed his tone and said to me with a threat. At this time, Commissioner Fred just shrugged and signaled that he could not help.

Damn, I actually put such a big hat on me. Alas, forget it, I'm afraid of you. After "respectfully" greeting the relatives of the 18th generation of females, I had no choice but to bring Napoleon, who was only happy on the side, and said to the delegates: "Major Napoleon, the acting commander of the Legion Artillery Column, now, I appointed you as my adjutant in the name of the commander-in-chief of the Toulon Legion, and lead the delegates to work on the front line to ensure their safety. If there is any mistake, military law will be carried out."

"Abide by the general, we will definitely ensure the safety of the representatives." The major replied with great joy, and immediately set out to arrange the group of trash to go to the front line.

"I hope I won't cause any trouble for the legion." I watched the delegates leave and said to myself.

"Don't worry, my commander, they won't be able to make any trouble. As long as the enemy opens the cannons, they will run back faster than rabbits." The new commissioner said jokingly.

I hope this is the case. Shaking my head, I asked the special envoy to come to my tent.

"Good tea has beautiful shape, bright color, strong fragrance, pure taste, yes, it's such a good tea! This is the general's hometown tea. Before the revolution, I tasted it while visiting Lisbon, and its current value can be compared with the same weight of gold. Unfortunately, European countries are now embargoing us, and its ocean-going caravans are difficult to bring back tea, silk and porcelain from the East. Unfortunately, it's a pity." Fred savored Biluochun carefully and sighed repeatedly, but his eyes always headed towards the tea pots and elms, intentionally or unintentionally.

"Haha, I didn't expect that the special commissioner was so knowledgeable about Chinese tea. Good, okay, serviceman, please give me this can of tea to the special commissioner." Hearing this, I couldn't help but become generous. In fact, I don't like drinking tea very much. I have a special liking for coffee. Seeing that this tea can come in handy, I gave it out without hesitation.

…

"How is this good? General, please leave some."

"Haha, I rarely drink tea, and leaving it for myself is a waste. It's better to give it to experts to taste. Besides, when I want to drink it, can't I find you to pay it back? In addition, the doctor also disagrees with me to drink tea."

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Chapter completed!