34 Chapter 34 The Allies’ Reward, The Youngest General (1/2)
A few days later, noon.
Several jeeps drove slowly into the Piazza Venezia, with Colonel Phillips and Peggy Carter sitting on them.
Covered with white marble, this round square is located in the center of Rome, surrounded by Italian defenders.
They surrounded the Venetian palace towering on the side of the square, and even set up machine guns.
It's no wonder that this group of Italians threw themselves into the crowd, and made a surprisingly big fanfare.
A few days ago, the huge turmoil in the Venetian Palace almost made the Italian king think it was an Allied tank entering the city. The air force launched a bombardment and got up from the bed late at night in fright and didn't fall asleep the whole night.
Later, it was learned that Hitler had sent people to try to rescue Mussolini, and the royal family hurriedly mobilized the army to enclose the Venetian Palace in the name of protection.
”It looks like Captain Cavill scared these Italians enough.”
Colonel Phillips said in a victorious gesture.
He opened the door of the car, walked down from the inside, and looked at the Venetian Palace.
The eyes of other people also looked to the balcony on the second floor.
Mussolini once lived there and gave a famous ”balcony speech.”
He also uttered those provocative remarks to the Italian people and promised many seemingly bright futures.
Now, the dictator is overthrown and the country chooses to surrender.
All the good things are gone.
The Piazza Venezia was gradually crowded with Italian people.
After a while, a tall figure walked out, standing on the open-air balcony, carrying an Italian dictator who was never as prestigious as before.
Mussolini, who was once instructive, was like an eggplant beaten by frost, with his shoulders drooping and being lifted up by humiliation.
He looked at Luke with hatred and fear. It was this young Allied Captain who ended his dictatorship!
The opponent suddenly rushed into the Venetian Palace like a magical soldier, defeated all the guards, and defeated the team that Hitler had come to rescue.
Let you, the ruler of Italy, become a prisoner of a little captain!
On the quiet square, a cheer soon sounded, followed by warm applause like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.
Waves of sound wave after wave, centering on Piazza Venezia, spreading in all directions, from block to block!
”Liberate Italy! Long live freedom!”
”Down with the dictator! Mussolini stepped down!”
”Hang him! Hang this demon!”
Amidst the enthusiastic and grand cheers, such slogans continued to emerge, and more people began to gather in Piazza Venezia.
All of them looked excited, raising their arms and shouting!
Mussolini's dictatorship led to the prevalence of fascism (xi).
Food is regulated, freedom of speech is prohibited, people take to the streets to demonstrate every day, and the wave of strikes has never stopped.
Therefore, in the eyes of the people whose lives are miserable, Luke is not a heinous aggressor, but a great hero who liberated this country from the dictator!
Well, this fits the Italians' character of adoring romance!
”The original decision was right.”
Seeing that on the character panel, the reputation value refreshed rapidly like a waterfall, Luke expressed his satisfaction.
He prefers the former to take the initiative and complete the task passively!
When the cheering crowd gradually dispersed, Colonel Phillips led Carter into the Venetian Palace.
The Roaring Commando put away the heavy machine guns in the lobby, waiting for the condolences from the friendly forces.
”Long time no see, Luke!”
Colonel Phillips could no longer maintain his calm expression, holding Luke's palm excitedly.
Seeing him like that, it seems that I can’t wait to take a group photo immediately and get on the newspapers of the Allies with these legendary figures as soon as possible!
”You really didn't let me down! Mr. President praised you very much, and he will honor you as soon as he returns to New York!”
Colonel Phillips leaned close to Luke's ear and whispered the news.
Carter's beautiful eyes flickered. She did not expect that the young Brooklyn man who met at the Stark Industry Fair would one day become a war hero of the Allies.