Chapter 433： marshal

When Poland showed its ancestral glory, Romania, shortly after the end of the Soviet-Russian war, was holding an award ceremony.

Yes, that's right, the long-delayed Romanian Marshal's award ceremony is taking place in the palace.

The Mihai Hall, located on the east side of the palace, is named after the monarch Mihai Viteazor who united the three small states of Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia for the first time in history. This is what he is considered to be one of Romania's greatest national heroes.

Generally, the Mihai Hall will only be activated when a grand ceremony is required. The promotion of Romanian Marshal is not unimportant, of course, it must be carried out in this hall.

At 10 o'clock in the morning, with the sound of music and the attention of many officials and generals, the gray-haired and old-fashioned Admiral Courtois walked up to Edel with a serious face in a brand-new military uniform with no rank. This military uniform is part of the improvement made by Edel referring to the Third Reich marshal uniform. It is not that Edel likes the unestablished Democrats, but for aesthetics. I have to admit that the head of state who was born as a painter really has a high artistic standard.

As the presenter, Edel talked about the life achievements of Admiral Courtois. "Courtoire, born in Dolim, Focşani County in 1848, joined the Romanian Army in 1876 and performed well in the War of Independence, so he was promoted to the position of company commander, and later..."

Edel calmly stated the life of the Secretary of the Army. As a soldier enlisted as a civilian, the rank of Marshal is simply unimaginable.

The generals present only showed respect for this old man who had experienced the war since the founding of Romania. This is not only for Courtois, who is about to become Romania's first marshal, but also for Romanian soldiers in previous wars.

Of course, Courtois' flexible response to politics is also the reason these generals admire. Assisting the two kings and can be trusted, they can't accept it. It is impossible for a soldier who does not understand politics to become a general. This is also the public opinion of a civilized country.

When the long life merits were also finished, when Edel read to the end, "therefore, he was promoted to Courtois admiral", Courtois eyes were foggy. At this moment he reached the pinnacle of his life.

Edel took out the marshal's epaulettes and put them on the old man himself. This is a golden white rose flower epaulette with two cross bars; the cross bars represent loyalty and courage; the white rose is the national flower of Romania, representing perseverance and holiness. Both perfectly show the qualities that a Romanian soldier needs, which is why Edel used them as epaulettes.

After putting on the epaulettes for Marshal Courtois, Edel took out the cane representing Marshal's identity from the tray.

The marshal's rod is derived from the scepter of ancient Rome. In ancient Rome more than two thousand years ago, this short and thick cylinder was used as the feast of the Roman generals. At that time, a section of wood (the sheepskin tube was also used) was hollowed out in the middle. It was called "the feast of the feast". The order written on it will be passed by the messenger in the army after being sealed.

The commanded general sometimes stood on the head of the city, and the messenger could throw the messenger up, which was as effective as the supreme "Roman Law." Crassus suppressed Spartacus's hereditary festival with unique design and exquisite workmanship, with metal animal skins and gems inlaid. In the past, every general in Rome tried to make his own feasts different, so that they can be distinguished, and they can also take the opportunity to show off.

In modern times, Napoleon III was promoted to marshal François Acher Bazin (1811-1888) in 1864, and also bestowed him with his marshal rod.

And Edel does not catch a cold for the current marshals in various countries, as long as they feel that they are not handsome enough to show the heroic posture of Romanian soldiers (mainly because the ribbons are really picky, and the body is not tall enough to promote it so ugly). And he loves it deeply, which represents the power of the ancient Roman Empire.

The Romanian Marshal's cane is 48 cm long and has a cross-sectional diameter of 3.5 cm. The stigma is printed with the pattern of Gabriel slaying the devil and the Romanian national emblem, and the name of the winner, Courtois is engraved under the stigma. The staff is purple and printed with 24 golden eagles with wings spread out. The main material of the Marshal Rod is made of precious metals (gold, silver) and inlaid with precious stones.

When Edel handed the marshal's staff to Courtois' hands, everyone present applauded for it. Courtois, who became Romania's first marshal, felt that he was completely satisfied at this moment, even if he would retire tomorrow, he would be extremely happy. For this reason, after he took over the marshal's stick, he waved his marshal's stick to the people who were watching the ceremony, and the applause was even louder.

Officials can only envy this. After all, this is the highest honor for a soldier. The officers on the scene looked different, especially those who thought they had a chance, Lieutenant General Mandiv, Lieutenant General Ankodar, Major General Huffman, etc., were definitely a great encouragement (Yes, Major General Huffman believes that the young self has a great opportunity).

Napoleon said that a soldier who doesn't want to be a marshal is not a good soldier, so for Marshal Courtois, who is holding the marshal rod, who is infinitely beautiful, who doesn't feel envy and jealousy.

Others can only show an expression of envy and jealousy, and for the chief of the general staff, Admiral Prieshan, , he has a bitter feeling. The same is the promotion of the marshal (he will be one day late), the first one is of course the most important. But whoever lets himself have not participated in the War of Independence, compared to Courtois, who participated in all the wars after Romania's independence, his qualifications are still a little worse.

But for this little regret, there is no dissatisfaction with General Pree, who is about to become a marshal. It's not bad to be a marshal, can it be that good things can still be taken care of by yourself, not to cause dissatisfaction from others.

After the awarding ceremony was completed, everyone present stepped forward to congratulate Marshal Courtois, and the newly promoted Marshal His Excellency was filled with joy and responded to every blessing. Of course, the generals will not forget the soon-to-be-promoted Chief of the General Staff, and come forward to congratulate them in advance. For a time, a festive atmosphere appeared in the hall.

At this moment, a guard walked up to the marshal and said softly. "Marshal Courtois, Your Majesty invites you to lunch to express his joy."

"Okay, please tell your Majesty. I am very happy to receive this honor."

After Marshal Courtois answered, the guards left quietly. And the generals present who heard the conversation between the two, no one would not envy His Majesty the respect for the marshal.