Chapter 2824: convince

"That's not enough." Laval replied with restrained anger, "Spike is still unsure of your identities, and has not reported to it for the time being. In addition, it is a senior staff officer of the headquarters who instructed him to undercover by my side. General Vassar himself may not know, I have to make this clear."
"The staff around the commander-in-chief sends people to act as spies by your side. Does it matter whether the commander-in-chief himself knows about it?"
John Andre smiled sarcastically, and then he said a sorrowful remark that deeply pierced Laval's nerves.
"If I were George Vassar, I would also pretend to be ignorant of this matter. How can the commander-in-chief of the dignified man get off the court to do such dirty work?"
"Your Excellency Laval, how can the man who sits firmly on the throne of the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, just like you, is just an upright martial artist?"
"George Vassar is far less capable of leading soldiers than you, but when it comes to political and tactical skills, you are far worse than others!"
"Nonsense! I don't believe George Vassar is that kind of person!"
"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. The important thing is that the spy is by your side. When we find an spy, it means that there are more spies who are watching you secretly."
John Andre stood up with regret.
"Your Excellency Laval, considering the situation around you... Patrick and I will not dare to visit you again in the future. It is not that we are timid, but that we don't want to cause you trouble. Goodbye, good luck!"
"Wait!"
Laval raised his hand to prevent the two of them from leaving, and a look of depression appeared on his resolute face.
"The thing you said before...I can think about it, but there is one condition."
John Andre and Patrick Ferguson exchanged tacit glances, then turned back calmly, smiling handsome faces.
That's how it was done.
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Laval agreed to change the court, but he had one condition: Earl Winthrop could not force him to confront the Continental Army, and allowed him to make a statement in the newspaper, affirming this publicly.
Refuge in Man Fei, but refuses to be an enemy of his former comrades in arms. Laval’s conditions fully show his inner entanglement. It can be described as Isaac Hook, who proved his sincere refuge in Man Fei by madly massacring his compatriots in his hometown. The contrast is sharp.
In fact, the Earl of Winthrop sent people to win over Laval, because he fancyed his appeal in the Continental Army and his ability to lead the war. He hoped that he would perform in the fight to suppress the anti-thief. If he accepts Laval, he will start. What's the point of trying hard to pull this person over?
Laval also knew that the condition he had made was too excessive, especially when he was deprived of his military power, a polished commander was actually not qualified to negotiate conditions.
But he still has to stick to this bottom line. In addition to safeguarding his knighthood, he also has a deeper consideration, which is to minimize the negative impact on his family, relatives and friends caused by his defecting and defecting.
It is conceivable that once the news of Laval's surrender to the enemy spreads, it will definitely cause a greater sensation than Hook's rebellion.
Laval also has many relatives and friends serving in the Continental Army, including his younger brother, Cavalry Lieutenant Colonel Arnold Laval, a staunch revolutionary.
The elder brother defected, how could the brother not be implicated?
Laval couldn’t let go of his relatives and friends, including his younger brother, and didn’t want to inflict them too much, so he came up with such an idea—publishing a public statement in Feizhen’s major newspapers. Enemy, in this way, Arnold and others will not be affected by him.
After listening to Laval's explanation, John Andre couldn't help laughing or crying. He could almost not help mocking the general's politically naive and wishful thinking in person.
However, he restrained in the end, frankly confessing that the matter was too big, he couldn't make up his mind, and immediately sent a letter to Earl Winthrop who was stationed in Leiden for rest and recuperation, asking your Excellency for instructions.
Within half an hour, Colonel Andre received a reply.
Count Winthrop’s reply was also very interesting. On the one hand, he said he could accept Laval’s conditions. At the same time, he also added a condition, that is, Laval must cooperate with Andre and Ferguson to kidnap the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. George Vassar!
This time the ball was kicked back to Laval's side, making him commit a hardship.
Of course Laval doesn’t like George Vassar. Not to mention that he has no personal relationships. He also publicly criticized the Commander-in-Chief for being a "ever-defeating general." He has not yet taken the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army that should belong to him. The job is brooding.
However, personal grievances belong to private grievances. As a soldier who pays attention to honor, he doesn't want to use those indiscriminate methods to murder George Vassar!
André saw Laval's heart knot and smiled slightly, knowing that it was time to show his eloquence again.
Andre is nicknamed the "King of Swords", but Fei Zhen's celebrities in social circles know that his eloquence is more sharp than swordsmanship.
"Your Excellency, we know that you don’t want to do such a humiliating act, so you don’t dare to do it yourself. You just need to write a letter to Vassar, inviting him to come to your house for a banquet, and create one for me and Patrick. The chance of an ambush on the way is enough."
Patrick Ferguson's character is more calm and cautious than his partner, and then Andre's words are stubbornly added without losing the opportunity.
"It would be more secure if your Lord General summoned your Iron Cavalry Demon Guard and loaned it to me and John."
Laval looked gloomy and said nothing.
Seeing that he was reluctant, Andre smiled coldly, but the next words were not so nice.
"Your Excellency, I admire your integrity very much, but George Vassar is not worthy of your treatment. Think about it. If Vassar had half of you upright, he would not have taken your command and kicked you. Go to this small town to drink northwest wind, and even instruct your staff to buy your guards and secretly monitor your every move. What qualifications does this kind of hypocrite, who is kind on the surface and sinister in heart, is qualified to lead the Continental Army?"
"Shut up! The commander-in-chief is not the kind of person you are talking about!"
Laval snapped.
"Really?" Andre asked with a smile.
"Without proof, it is tantamount to slander!" Laval replied flatly.
"Well, I said a matter with evidence, you analyze and analyze yourself, is it because I deliberately slander."
The smile on Andre's face grew stronger.
"In the first battle in the Baden Wetlands, the entire army of the Fourth Infantry Division of our army was destroyed. It can be described as an unprecedented fiasco."
"The commander at the time was obviously General Laval, but the fruit of victory was stolen by Charles Gates, a speculator, and he proclaimed himself the hero of the Baden Victory. Does George Vassar know about this matter?" pstyle="color:#999;font-size:10px;line-height:18px;">The latest chapter address of Master Qiao An: https://EbookFREE.me/book/102085.htmlMaster Qiao’s reading address: https://EbookFREE.me/read/102085/Master Qiao An txt download address: https://EbookFREE.me/down/102085.htmlMaster Qiao An’s mobile phone reading: https://m.EbookFREE.me/read/102085/For To facilitate the next reading, you can click on "Favorites" below to record the reading record of this time (Chapter 2824 Persuasion), and you can see it next time you open the bookshelf! If you like "Master Qiao An", please recommend this book to your friends (QQ, blog, WeChat, etc.), thank you stand by! (EbookFREE.me)