Chapter 134: Officer Cadet

Chapter 134: Officer Cadet

TL: Etude

Besides hospitals for civilians, I plan to establish specialized medical teams within the military to provide timely treatment for wounded soldiers on the battlefield.

Paul remembered the horrific scenes he had witnessed in the Butuya prisoner of war camp, and the time when Father Anderson wanted to bleed him while he was unconscious. It was time to reform the backward medical system of this world.

Thats a good idea, said Ladi and Eileen, nodding in agreement. Since coming to the northwest, I havent seen any place dedicated to medical affairs.

With that, Ill leave the matters we just discussed to the two of you. If theres nothing else, please go back and organize todays content.

Yes, Lord Count, the two female advisors replied, rising to take their leave.

After watching them go, Paul instructed his chief secretary, Please ask Manager Cecil, Chief of Staff Rod, and the two battalion commanders staying in Lakeheart Town to come over.

Bernard promptly left to carry out the order, while Paul picked up the two documents he hadnt shown to the female advisors.

He read them again carefully, furrowing his brows at their content.

Enhancing human strength and speed to the point of becoming monsters? he muttered to himself. Such effects were more exaggerated than stimulants. Could such a drug be produced in this technologically backward world?

Soon, the intelligence director and military high command arrived at Pauls office. They gathered to discuss in detail the report sent by the navy.

The navys report mentioned a mysterious figure named Barnett. According to the captives, the drugs provided to Gaden seemed to come from this person, and Gaden was very obedient to him.

However, the captives knew nothing further, and the pirate leader Gaden, who might have known more about Barnett, was already dead.

Many of the British Navys historical leaders joined the navy in their youth: Jericho at 13, Cunningham at 10, Fisher at 13, and Betten at 13. The legendary Admiral Nelson, who won the Battle of Trafalgar and saved Britain from Napoleon, joined the navy at just 12.

These cadets learned from real work, working side by side with sergeants, officers, and sailors. Climbing masts and toiling in the lower decks, they were able to understand the thoughts of the lower-ranking sailors. This experience greatly benefited their leadership when they later became warrant officers, captains, and even generals.

The British naval hegemony, which lasted nearly 400 years, owed much to the officer cadet system.

Speaking of officer cadets, Paul recalled a movie Master and Commander, set during the Napoleonic Wars, telling the story of the British naval warship HMS Surprise in a battle of wits against a French warship. A character known as Lord Blakeney in the film, a young officer cadet, left a deep impression on him.

Schroeder also voiced his support: I agree with the proposal too. Based on my observations, the work on a warship demands high technical skill, and we currently lack the equipment and personnel to train new recruits. Its better to let these kids learn directly on the ship, as they tend to have higher learning capabilities and intuition.

Paul clapped his hands decisively, Then its settled.

In the central square of Port Fran, the Administration Council specially deployed personnel to announce the news of the eradication of Gadens pirate group.

Although Aldas coastal areas were rarely raided by pirates thanks to navy protection, news of nearby territories being plundered still occasionally surfaced, with Gadens pirates being the most notorious. People celebrated the demise of another scourge on the seas.

Amidst the festivities, a figure wrapped in a black cloak seemed out of place.

Barnett adjusted his hood to cover his face and sneered softly to himself:

Paul Grayman, huh? I want to see how capable you really are.

His tone was filled with disdain.