After putting on his raincoat, Lucien followed George out of the tent and braved the pouring rain to the path in the camp. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

The rain was pouring down all the time, and there was standing water everywhere, which made Lucien feel very uncomfortable in his military boots.

They had been subjected to this torture for a long time, and not only the other officers, but also Lucien himself felt a little agitated. As a professional soldier, he was not afraid of danger and death, but the mud and rain were too uncomfortable.

It's just that in front of his subordinates and colleagues, he had to brace himself and refused to let them see any negative emotions of depression.

Lucien followed George, and the two of them trudged through the camp's paths, the rain making them foggy.

Under Lucien's gaze, the ensign, who was not yet twenty years old, showed a temperament mixed with the characteristics of a young man. His slender figure, pale skin, and rosy lips made him a little more delicate, but his serious expression, steady and rhythmic pace, and resolute gaze made people no longer doubt that he had grown up.

"George." After confirming that there was no one around, he couldn't help but whisper to him, "How is the marshal's body now?" ”

George slowed his pace slightly, his gaze moved slightly, and after making sure that no one was observing the two of them in the wind and rain, he replied in a low voice, "The situation is not so optimistic. Doctors all said that the marshal's body was ...... I've reached the limit of an old man, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to return to the previous state......"

Upon hearing his words, Lucien couldn't help but hesitate.

Since coming to the Crimea, because of the sudden physical discomfort, the marshal has remained on the battleship and has not landed, which has caused the mood of the whole army to fluctuate. Lucien, who had already been very anxious about the marshal's health, was even more hesitant when he heard George's words.

The doctors' words were very direct, as if to imply that the marshal had reached the limit of his life, and it was clear that aging was an inevitable law of nature, even in Paris, let alone in the inhospitable Crimean peninsula.

Thinking of this, Lucien couldn't help but sigh.

The marshal is the commander-in-chief of the whole army, and his health is vital to the whole army, not to mention that the marshal is also one of his benefactors, and he cannot but be worried, both from the point of view of the whole army and from a personal point of view.

However, after all, he is a man who has experienced many years of ups and downs, and after a moment of distraction, he hides this worry deep in his heart.

"The commander-in-chief's current physical condition must not be disturbed by any outside world, please take care of him more, and let him not be too tired." He said to George indifferently.

"I understand, brother-in-law." George nodded, then quickly shook his head again, "But the marshal, he never listens to me, so how can we order a marshal?" ”

"Even if that's the case, you have to work hard!" Lucien looked more serious, "The marshal chose you to be his lieutenant, which is to place trust in you, and you must repay this trust with practical actions!" Also, call me sir! ”

George moved his mouth to defend himself, but finally he gave up, "Okay, I see, sir. ”

Looking at his wife's and brother's expressions, Lu Xien sighed slightly in his heart.

He was so fortunate that he came from an aristocratic family, and as an only son, he was expected to be greatly anticipated by his family at an early age, and he was also supported by a military tycoon like Marshal Tréville, and it was conceivable that he would have a bright future in the future - it was difficult not to feel a little jealous.

However, fate is really wonderful, allowing himself to come to this place, and also allowing himself to become his brother-in-law.

When he left France, he had accepted numerous requests from his wife to take good care of the young man, for Georges was her only brother and heir to the family, and she and her parents could not afford to put him in danger of the terrible consequences.

Thinking of this, Lucien's stern expression slackened again.

"George, you must remember your duties and how much hope you carry on your back."

"I know." George nodded again.

However, in the rain, his eyes changed, and it was clear that there were too many things on his mind.

"Anything else?" Lucien couldn't help but ask.

"Sir, I'm ...... I want to fight. After hesitating for a moment, George couldn't help but say to his brother-in-law. I want to fight on the front lines like you! ”

Lucien's brow furrowed slightly, and the sad appearance of his wife before he left came back to his heart.

He immediately shook his head, "No! Have you forgotten your sister's words? How much effort did they make it so that you don't have to go to the front, how can you do this to her efforts?! ”

"I'm grateful to them, but......" George bowed his head in embarrassment, "I can't bear to stand by while you fight." Sir, I want honor too! ”

In the life of the military academy, he has received strict military training and education, and he also fantasizes that one day he can gallop in the battlefield like his predecessors, make meritorious achievements, and win honor like a hero, even if he dies on the battlefield.

However, when he really embarked on the journey to the front, reality shattered the young man's rosy illusions, and he became the marshal's adjutant, and he could only stay in the rear, stay by the marshal's side, and live a life as boring and dull as at home, unable to fight as bloodily as those brave front-line officers and soldiers. The young man's passion and military education made him eager to break free from the shackles of the rear and participate in the battles on the front line.

Even though he knew that this was his parents for his own good, he was still very depressed in his heart, this depression had been gnawing at his heart, making him restless, he endured it for a long time, and finally couldn't bear it anymore, and directly mentioned his request to his brother-in-law.

The passion in his eyes touched Lucien's heart, and many years ago, he was also like this when he had just joined the army, and it was under the impetus of this passion that he tirelessly shuttled through the hot winds and deserts of Algeria, and was born and died in the rain of bullets.

However, he and this brother-in-law are completely different people.

“…… No honor is more important to you than life. Lucien shook his head and rejected George's words directly, "Do you know what you will have in the future?" ”

"I know, but I know better what I have now!" George's eyes widened and he looked at Lucien without flinching, "Sir, do you really think that honor is less important than life?" The king's younger brother was fighting on the front line, did he have less on his shoulders than I did? ”

This interrogation left Lucien speechless for a moment, and in all fairness, he would not have stopped George if it had not been for his wife's request. In his opinion, as a soldier, it is normal to be eager to fight.

"Think about it again." In the end, he could only give such an answer.

"I've been thinking about it for a long time and won't change my mind again!" George replied without hesitation, "If you think I should do something big, if you have higher expectations for me, then please let me fight like you, that's what I should do as a soldier!" ”

Lucien sighed again.

yes, what's the reason to refuse? Aspirants should do something different after all.

"If that's what you're asking for, I'll grant you." Finally, Lucien could only sigh, "After we have fought with the Russians, perhaps you will come to me to convey the orders of the commander-in-chief, and then you will fight with me by the way, so that you can have a good experience—but I will tell you that this is definitely not a game, it is a bloody slaughterhouse, with only bloody stumps and terrible deaths all over the ground." ”

"I won't let you down, sir!" George was overjoyed, straightened up, and loudly declared his determination to Lucien.

He didn't care about his brother-in-law's words at all. "Then I'll find an opportunity as soon as possible, and when the rain stops, we'll march south."

In the rain, his fierce movements in the raincoat immediately shook a puddle of water, which was really funny, but Lucien did not pay attention to this kind of thing at this time.

"What?" Lucien's attention was drawn to the words that followed, "When the rain stops, we'll march?" ”

"Yes, that's what I heard next to the Commander-in-Chief." George lowered his voice, "At the urging of the British, the marshal decided to attack in the near future, so as not to give the Russians too much time. ”

"Really......"

This unexpected news made Lucien stunned for a moment.

There is no doubt that the coalition forces are facing great difficulties today, with torrential rains, epidemics, and supply problems tormenting them, and their morale is also declining, and these negative factors will greatly affect the future combat effectiveness of the coalition forces.

However, there are advantages to this, as the difficulties that the coalition forces are facing now will continue to be continued, and if they remain unmoved, their morale and combat effectiveness will face a greater decline, not to mention that early action can also make it difficult for the Russians to take advantage of the opportunity to calmly mobilize forces.

So, there are pros and cons to acting, but if this is the will of the commander-in-chief, he can only obey orders.

And there is no doubt that after the coalition forces moved south, his division, because it had already gone ashore, would be used as the main army to attack the Sevastopol fortress with the British landing force.

"I see." He whispered. "Then come to me then, but remember, you must keep it a secret."

"Okay, thank you!" Overjoyed, George immediately thanked Lucien.

By this time the rain had gradually stopped, and the two men had gone to the beach, and boarded a dinghy, and sailed towards the battleship Napoleon, which was anchored not far from the sea, and in the distance of the gray sky, these huge ships were entrenched around the bay, like a group of giants guarding the fortress.

Soon they were on the battleship, and after saluting each other, Lucien and several of the officers on board saluted each other, and followed George to the cabin where the commander-in-chief lived.

Because it had been raining lately, the air on the ship had been a little unpleasant, and it smelled of musty wood and the salty smell of seawater, which made Lucien, who had been serving on land, feel a little uncomfortable, and he could not imagine how the commander-in-chief could endure such an environment.

With inexplicable unease, he saw His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of the French Expeditionary Force on the bed in the cabin.

At this time, the marshal was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his face was a little pale and haggard, and it was evident that he had been working many things lately, and that he was getting thinner and thinner, and that his hair on his temples had become a little messy and more and more silvery.

This sign of aging made Lucien feel a little inexplicably uncomfortable.

There's nothing haunting more haunting than seeing a warrior in the twilight.

And while he was still secretly sad in his heart, the marshal's eyes slowly widened, and his eyes were a little bloodshot, but they were still bright.

"Lucien, you're finally here."