Volume 4 Chapter 13 (1/2)

Volume 4, Chapter 13

“All rise!” With a loud voice, the officers quickly stood up from their seats. A few moments later, Xu Jun energetically walked into the meeting room. Behind him were his three loyal adjutants. Hans, Dorgen, and Randolph. Also with him where two young officers in dark Gestapo uniforms.

Xu Jun walked up to the conference table and nodded to the officers standing around.

“Gentlemen, sit.”

“Yes, Deputy Fuhrer.”

“Yes, Commander.”

All of the officers bowed their heads and neatly sat in their chairs. The adjutants each found the seat reserved for them while the Gestapo officers sat against the wall.

Xu Jun continued to stand as he glanced sharply at the officers. The table was split into two sides. The left being comprised of the black-uniformed SS and Waffen-SS officers. On the right where his own Army officers. Now with the arrival of Xu Jun’s forces, it disrupted this division. The SS officers, Dorgen and Randolph sat beside Muller on the right. Meanwhile, Hans sat to Xu Jun’s left as his military aide.

Xu Jun did indeed feel that this scene was quite interesting. However, it was not the time to think of such a thing. There were much more pressing issues to deal with. And to solve these problems, it would require the support of the officers gathered here.

“Gentlemen.”

Xu Jun began to address those officers, his face a serious expression. This caused all of the officers to readjust their posture and sit straighter. They could tell that whatever the Deputy Fuhrer was about to say was very important.

Glancing around, he felt very satisfied with the response from the officers. He continued: “First of all, I want you to know that I have taken note of your infinite loyalty towards Germany. Your unparalleled courage has gained my heartfelt appreciation and admiration. You are the pride of Germany and are worthy to be examples for those who come after you. Your outstanding performance will surely be commended.”

Pausing, Xu Jun glanced again at the officers. They were still sitting in their seats with sharp and serious expressions. However, the trace of excitement in their eyes could not escape his notice.

Continuing: “Yesterday, I think everyone must have slept a sleepless night like I did. It is normal that some of you would still have questions about yesterday’s actions. To this, I am not at all surprised. After all, those that you arrested and executed yesterday may have been your colleagues, your fellow comrades, and even your former commanders. They may still seem like good people to your eyes. And you may wonder why I ordered for their arrests and executions.” Xu Jun said these words as he looked at the ranks of the SS officers.

“This all fine. What Germany needs is an officer who has his own ability to judge right from wrong. And although you had doubts, you still unhesitatingly executed the order. Completing it to the fullest extent. This is the most valuable quality of a German officer. Yes, loyalty! This is the quality that every German officer and soldier must hold in their hearts. It is because of your loyalty to Germany that I will tell you why I issued that order.”

Then, Xu Jun turned his head to take a look at the Army officers.

“Some of you must also be wondering about this operation. Now is the time that I’ll answer your questions. Bring it over.”

Xu Jun’s last sentence was directed towards the two Gestapo officers. Once Xu Jun’s order was heard, the two young officers stood up quickly.

“Yes, Deputy Fuhrer.”

All officers looked curiously at the two Gestapo officers. At that moment they noticed that each of the two officers held a large briefcase in their hands. It looked as if it was completely packed with doc.u.ments as it was bulging outwards. They opened the briefcase and brought out a large pile of doc.u.ments onto the table. After that, the two officers respectfully took a step back and continued to stand behind Xu Jun.

“Look, gentlemen, these are the reasons I ordered the arrest and execution of those people. You can see what these sc.u.m have done. After you’ve read it, you will understand fully my motive. I believe that as you read these things, you will surely be as angry and disgusted as I was.”

Finished speaking, Xu Jun made a gesture to Hans. He nodded and started distributing the pile of doc.u.ments to each of the officers.

Hans gave a brief warning as he pa.s.sed out the stack of papers. “Each one of these doc.u.ments is different. So, after you have read your share, you can exchange opinions with the others. However, keep in mind that these doc.u.ments are very sensitive and confidential. The content of these doc.u.ments must never be leaked. Anyone found to do so will be tried for high treason.”

Everyone was shocked to hear that such a confidential matter was being revealed to them. The officers immediately nodded to express their understanding. Then they respectfully received the doc.u.ments and began to carefully read through them.