"Why was you captured at Maple Leaf Fort? And you were captured as the commander of Maple Leaf Fort?"

As soon as Colonel Skull said this, many free people in the Grand Council Hall were shocked - it turned out that the old man from the United Provinces in front of them was the "Red Rose Shield" who defended Maple Leaf Castle!

Since Maple Leaf Castle was not captured until July 2nd - that is, six days ago - many free men from other counties just caught up with the last moment before the red rose flag fell from the high wall of Maple Leaf Castle.

Therefore, even free men from other counties have some knowledge of the feats of the "Red Rose Shield".

However, it is difficult for the people under the dome of the Grand Council Hall to compare the haggard and zombie-like old man from the United Provinces on the trial bench with the perseverance of the "Red Rose" who has stubbornly resisted the "Blood Wolf" for nearly a month.

"Shield" linked together.

Even because Alder Felt left such a bad impression on the jurors, Winters's evaluation among the free men also declined slightly.

"The blood wolf has been blocked by this kind of thing for a month?" Someone secretly muttered: "It doesn't look very powerful."

More free people in the newly cultivated land were shocked by the overlap of the two separate images of "the old man of the United Provinces" and the "red rose shield".

It should be noted that "Red Rose Shield" is currently the most famous commander of the Grand Council Army in the New Reclamation Land.

Due to the early planning, games and details of the battle in the Howling Valley, none of the details on the day of the battle are known to outsiders.

Therefore, the public, which lacks information and military literacy, can only judge heroes through success or failure.

In view of the poor performance of others - Colonel Sanel Carolyn, who had made wild reports of success before the war, was beaten down in one day when they actually fought;

Major Sandel Capello, who comes from a distinguished family, was still trying to assure the gentry of Wargne County that everything was under control during the day, but at night he was visited by the "blood wolf". Not only did he become a prisoner, but his ancestral sword also became his family's.

Trophies.

This made the Red Rose officer who stayed at Maple Leaf Castle the only commander of the Great Parliamentary Army who performed well in the eyes of the public in the New Reclamation Land - after all, everyone else was finished, and he was still there.

Therefore, out of the motive of competing with the "Communication" published by the "Rebels", some Maplestone City gentry who are loyal to the Great Council will vigorously praise the remnants of the Parliamentary Army outside the city to defend Maple Leaf Castle whenever they get the opportunity.

The bloody wolf's fierce attack and unyielding feat.

Regarding the reason why the Grand Council Army was reduced to the situation where only the defeated soldiers were left besieging Maple Leaf Castle, they withdrew in good faith.

According to them, it was precisely because of the constraints of the defenders of Maple Leaf Castle that the "rebels" were unable to establish new land and counterattack the King's Castle immediately.

The Tiefeng County Army's massive siege drills also inadvertently "sponsored" this understanding.

The story changed hands repeatedly, and the settings gradually increased.

I don't know when, someone gave the unknown commander of the Great Council Army who defended Maple Leaf Castle the nickname "Red Rose Shield".

Due to the authoritative nature given to the "Newsletter", it is naturally easy to arouse the rebellious sentiments of the audience. Compared with the news of "the righteous new land coalition forces defeated the puppet parliamentary army", the Platoans were more willing to listen to a tragic story about besieging an isolated city.

As the story spread more and more widely, the name "Red Rose Shield" spread like wildfire and became a banner of the Grand Council Army.

But at this moment, looking at the sallow and lifeless old man on the court, all free men who had heard of the "Red Rose Shield" were disappointed.

Especially as a joint provincial veteran!

The gap between expectations and reality creates a strong sense of disillusionment in people's hearts - this is also the reaction that Skoll Mecklund expected to see.

If it weren't for the purpose of tearing off the last fig leaf of the King's Castle, the officer of the United Provinces who was brought to trial today should be another artillery lieutenant colonel, not a mere infantry major.

Facing the silent Alder Felt, Colonel Skull asked again, driving the final nail in the coffin for the supporters of the Castles who were still harboring illusions:

"Why? An officer from the United Provinces will come to the new land and act as the 'Red Rose Shield'?"

Major Felt was confused when he heard the colonel's question. What was the "Red Rose Shield"? The major knew nothing about it.

He turned and glanced behind him, because he was not even sure if the colonel was speaking to him.

But he remained silent and responded to the colonel's questions with silence.

Colonel Scull frowned and picked up the gavel.

At this moment, Colonel Nagy took the initiative to speak and came to the rescue of Major Felt.

"Colonel Skull Mecklen, can you tell me?" Colonel Nagy asked loudly without changing his face: "Why can't federal provincial officers appear in the new land?"

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and Colonel Nagy's words caused an uproar among the free people.

People were shocked at first, shocked that the dignified colonel commander could ask such nonsense;

Then there was anger, anger that Naji Modaqi, as a Plato, dared to ask such nonsense which was tantamount to treason;

The last thing that came to mind was confusion, because although no one wanted to see soldiers from other countries - even allies - set foot in Palato, few people present could explain clearly why federal provincial officers could not appear in Palato.

Latu?

Colonel Scull was neither surprised, nor angry, nor confused.

After inducing Colonel Nagy to join the "confrontation", Colonel Scull immediately retracted his aggressive attitude towards the juniors of the United Provinces and restored his previous calmness and restraint.

He put down the gavel, reopened the indictment, and read out slowly:

"On May 28th and 29th, during the Battle of the Wail Valley, Alder Felt, as the highest-ranking officer of the South Road Detachment of the Puppet Parliamentary Army, actually commanded six infantry brigades, a cavalry detachment and attached baggage.

The troops, about 3,300 people in total, launched an offensive along the lines of Maple Rock City, Maiqiu Town, and Green Valley Town, intending to cut off the coalition's retreat.

"On May 27, Alder Felt commanded the southern detachment of the Puppet Parliamentary Army to arrive at Green Valley Town, fought with the Tiefeng County Army, and was repulsed. The Tiefeng County Army then voluntarily withdrew from Green Valley Town;

“On May 28, Alder Felt commanded the southern detachment of the puppet parliamentary army to occupy the undefended town of Green Valley;

"On May 30, Alder Felt commanded the southern detachment of the Puppet Parliamentary Army to fight again with the 3rd and 4th Light Cavalry Squadrons of the Tiefeng County Army in Green Valley Town, and lost;

"On the evening of May 30th, Alder Felt commanded the South Road Detachment of the Puppet Parliamentary Army to withdraw from Green Valley Town. They were pursued by the 3rd and 4th Light Cavalry Squadrons of the Tiefeng County Army and were defeated.

Most were captured;

“On June 2, Alder Felt fled back to Maplestone City and then occupied Maple Leaf Castle;

"On July 2, Alder Felt surrendered to the Union forces."

"Major Alder Felt." Colonel Scull closed the indictment, looked down at the interrogator who also lowered his head, and asked without emotion: "The above is the reason why you were finally captured at Maple Leaf Fort.

.Do you have any objections to the above content?”

Major Felt pursed his lips tightly and endured the strange looks from all directions.

Even Colonel Nagy glanced at the major with a strange look when he heard the part about "the southern route detachment was defeated by just two squadrons of light cavalry."

For soldiers, there is no such "trial method" more humiliating and cruel.

Faced with the cold and accurate records, Major Felt no longer had the strength to say "no comment."

…

[Tiefeng County Seating Area]

"Thirty-three hundred people were defeated by two squadrons? Two squadrons? Three hundred cavalry? Or light cavalry?" Nandor was in disbelief: "Did I hear correctly?"

Gilad tried his best not to look too proud, but the crooked corners of his eyes betrayed old Dussac.

"Take care of him." He coughed lightly: "That's my son."

…

Major Felt was silent.

After waiting for a moment, Colonel Scull ordered indifferently: "Clerk, record - the person under trial has no objection to the reasons why he was captured at Maple Leaf Castle."

The seats on the steps burst into laughter again, and the officers laughed especially loudly.

"Skull Meklen, you have already won." Colonel Nagy looked at the people on the steps with disgust, and warned his juniors with a sullen look on his face: "There is no need to humiliate us like this. Because sooner or later, you will also taste defeat.

The taste of."

"I'm not humiliating you, Naji Modaki." Colonel Scull replied calmly: "I'm just stating the facts."

The laughter from the seats on the steps was even louder, especially the laughter from the officers’ seating area, which was simply unbridled.

"Quiet!" Colonel Scull shouted angrily, picked up the gavel and struck the base hard.

Just like pouring a basin of cold water on a candle, the grand meeting hall suddenly fell silent. The people who were laughing just now closed their mouths, but confusion and dissatisfaction rose in their hearts.

"Nagy Modach, Alder Felt, do you think I am humiliating you?" Colonel Scull stood up and looked down at the two of them with a cold face: "This means that you don't know your crimes now.

Where!"

"And you!" Colonel Scull looked at the seats where the officers were sitting, frowned and slapped his palm on the table: "You think I am humiliating them? This means that you don't know what their crime is.

Place!"

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The officers' seating area and the free men's seating area were both silent.

"You!" Colonel Scull pointed at an official lieutenant from Leiqun County: "Stand up."

The lieutenant who was called immediately stood up, but his brows were full of confusion.

"Recite." Colonel Scull ordered bluntly: "The Sacred and Inviolable Charter of the Union Signed by the Republics, Section 2, Article 1."

For regular officers who have memorized the "Charter of the Union" for ten years in the military academy, the Seventh Section and Thirty-six Articles are something more familiar than the diary of their birth date.

Although he was a little panicked, the lieutenant who was called still read out instinctively: "Section 2, Article 1, the protection of the rights and powers of the people, the country and the alliance requires armed force. This force is for the well-being of all the people.

rather than being established by the interests of the individual or group subject to such power."

Colonel Scull waved the lieutenant to sit down, and then nodded to another lieutenant: "You, Section 2, Article 4."
To be continued...