Asutu is a quiet and peaceful town 10 km from Cluj, famous for its honey and roses. On the day when honey and roses are produced, the townspeople transport them to Cluj to sell them and then buy their own household items.

However, after the outbreak of World War I, life here became poor, there were fewer people buying honey and roses, and many of the best boys in the town were called up for military service. And the death notices sent back from time to time cast a veil of sadness over the town, which greatly saddened Rukoto, who was the mayor of the town. The news of the recent war with Romania has made the mayor even more sad.

But while he was feeling sorry for the town's boys, the town's sheriff, Coller, hurried over.

Seeing Kohler's eager appearance, Rukoto asked with concern. "Hi, Kohler. What makes you so anxious. ”

Rukoto's inquiry caused Kohler to immediately walk towards him. "It's great that you're here, Mayor."

The tone of Kohler's voice gave Rukoto a hint of bad premonition, and sure enough, Kohler's next words immediately confirmed his hunch.

"Mayor Town, we have just been informed by the officers that there will be an army passing through our town in a while, and they are going to repair here for a short time, so let's prepare."

"An army passing by us?"

The sheriff's remarks made Mayor Rukoto a little strange, because the town was not easily accessible, and there was only an unrepaired rural dirt road leading to a few nearby villages, except for one road leading to Cluj. So the army rarely comes here, even if their town is not too far from the city.

However, since the army is coming, the mayor of Rukoto can only receive it. Rukoto had already figured out how to ask the townspeople to boil some water and some children to welcome them on the side of the road with flags. The pretty girls in the town don't come forward, stay at home and wait for the army to leave, and her youngest daughter Lena can only stay at home.

With the countermeasures in mind, Rukoto was led by Officer Kohler to meet the officers who had rushed to inform him. It was a cavalry officer with the rank of captain wearing a blue lapel uniform, high riding boots on his feet, and an M07 pistol on his golden belt.

The people who sent to inform are all captains, and it seems that the number of troops coming to the town this time may be a bit large, and I hope they don't put too much burden on the town. Rukoto, who is good at human affairs, can't help but feel a little sad about this, but when he approached, Mayor Rukoto immediately showed a lewd expression on his family's face.

"Hello, sir, I'm Rukoto, the mayor of this town. I don't know how many troops will arrive in our town this time, so I'll tell the inhabitants to get ready. ”

In the face of the experienced mayor of Rukoto, the officer behaved much less than that. "Mr. Mayor, you can call me Captain Bass. This time our cavalry regiment was just passing by, intending to take a break and move on. So you don't need to prepare anything, just let the soldiers have hot water to drink. ”

The words of the Captain Bass also made Rukoto breathe a sigh of relief. It seems that this time the army is simply stopping here to rest, and only hot water is needed, which makes Mayor Rukoto very satisfied. The need for hot water is a big deal, and it will be a while for the residents to burn it, but what he is afraid of is that the army is stationed here, and that is the constant troubles of disputes can make people have a headache.

"Captain Doss, I don't know when the army will arrive, I can have someone ready to welcome you."

"Mayor Rukoto doesn't need to be so troublesome, let's just take a break."

Faced with Rukoto's enthusiasm, Captain Doss waved his hand and signaled not to use it.

The time was spent in small talk, and the conversation stopped when Officer Kohler came over to report that the reception was ready.

Captain Doss, the army is still here, why don't we get some rest? ”

While Mayor Ruktor was talking, Captain Doss looked up into the distance and couldn't help but smile. "Isn't that coming?"

Captain Doss's words caused Mayor Ruktor and Officer Kohler to turn around and look away, only to see a large group of Austro-Hungarian cavalry in blue uniforms marching towards this place from a distance.

As the Austro-Hungarian cavalry approached, Captain Doss opened his mouth to invite. "Our head is there, let's go meet you two with me."

"Thank you Captain for your kindness, then lead the way."

When Doss walked with Mayor Ruktor and Officer Kohler towards the arriving cavalry regiment, Officer Kohler, who had been a soldier, looked a little unnatural.

"Oops."

Seeing that he had already walked in front of these Austro-Hungarian cavalry units, Officer Kohler suddenly covered his stomach and shouted.

The mayor of the town, who did not know why, asked the police officer why. "What's the matter with you?"

Officer Kohler, who covered his stomach, told why. "Suddenly my stomach is upset, maybe I ate something bad at lunch, I want to go to the toilet first."

"How so, let's go."

Hearing that it was a stomach problem, Ruktor waved his hand and motioned for him to hurry up.

Officer Kohler immediately planned to go back. But at this time, a large hand firmly grasped his shoulder, and this was the previous Captain Doss, and he said with a smile to Officer Kohler, who was somewhat grim-faced. "At this time, there are already several people who have an upset stomach."

Mayor Ruktor looked at everything in front of him and asked with some confusion. "What's going on?"

Officer Kohler, who was already a little dead-hearted, spoke directly. "They're not Imperial troops, we've all been deceived."

Officer Kohler's words made Mayor Rukoto's face immediately frosty, and even the civilized stick in his hand fell to the ground. And at this time, the captain of Do'dos immediately said in a deep voice. "Mayor Rukoto. As long as you cooperate with us to reassure the townspeople not to move around, we will not threaten your lives and safety. ”

In the face of Captain Doss's naked coercion, Mayor Rukoto immediately came to his senses. "Okay sir, I'll arrange for the townspeople to stay at home. Don't let them move around, rest assured. ”

Faced with the threat of the Romanian army, the old mayor of Rukoto had already guessed the situation. These people must have come for Cluj, their town was just innocently in the way, so now for the sake of the town's residents and his own safety, of course he can only cooperate.

Captain Doss was pleased with Mayor Rucoto's cooperation. "Now let's have someone take you to inform the townspeople, and say goodbye to you again and think about leaving town."

He also glanced at Officer Kohler, the meaning of which was known only to the officer himself.

Soon the news that the Romanian army was in the town and everyone was staying at home and not going out raged like a hurricane on the nerves of the townspeople. Some sighed, some were afraid, some were terrified, and many more rejoiced, but of course all these actions could only be done at home. Now that the town is under martial law, these soldiers control everything, but this does not stop the curiosity of the residents to observe through the windows.

When it was close to dusk, more Romanian soldiers came to the town along the road. Judging from their tired expressions and the muddy shoes on their feet, it was clear that they must have traveled a long way.

The soldiers were accompanied to the town by Lieutenant General Andrew. The long march was a bit overwhelming for His Excellency the Lieutenant General, who was quite old, but he still convened a meeting as soon as he arrived in the town.

"Now that we have arrived in the vicinity of Cluj, now a little repair, this morning we are preparing to launch a night attack on Cluj, and tomorrow morning I will have breakfast in Cluj."

After finishing speaking, Andrew looked at the generals and officers on the left and right, and asked loudly. "Do you understand?"

"Understood."