Salute To The General

Chapter 1721

The next day, at the cabinet meeting. Hansel and another eight cabinet members expected Clifford to be absent from the meeting due to the demise of his son.

Unexpectedly, Clifford showed up. He looked dignified in his suit and tie and sported his usual stern look, except his expression was rather grim. Hansel frowned. Clifford didn't take any bereavement leave. His level of endurance and determination to suppress his emotions is insanely scary! Hansel thought about Nathan in trepidation. It's not a good thing that Nathan has offended such a formidable character like Clifford!

He said flatly, “Let's begin the meeting since everyone's here. There are a few important matters to discuss.

The first agenda item proposed by Hansel was to recruit Nathan into the Great Cabinet to replace Boris.

Instantly, Clifford shot down the idea with the justification that Nathan, who was barely thirty, was too young for the cabinet albeit he had attained some brilliant achievements in the North.

As soon as Clifford mentioned that, Adrian Tamber acknowledged in agreement, “Yes, I agree with Mr. Davier.

Adrian continued to share his thoughts, "No doubt Nathan has an impressive track record, but he's too full of himself. In the past, he has violated rank protocol and broke into Boris’ house. Last night, he went against the inquisitorial system set by the military tribunal and shot Kiel dead.

“He might have a good reason to de what he did, but he never followed the given procedures and is always very impulsive. “He could use another two terms to work on his temper before we consider letting him join the cabinet.”

different perspective from Mr. Davier and Mr. Tamber. I think Nathan is a valuable talent; his strengths outweigh his weaknesses. We have to admit that we're aging. The inclusion of young blood like Nathan to partner with the experienced seniors can be thought of as a breath of fresh air in an otherwise boring

secretary with his own portfolio but a backbencher. He's here to gain

Hansel realized that the resistance toward Nathan was

Hansel's man. Those cabinet members who stood on his opposing side would never agree to him placing one of his trusted

behavior was deemed out of line. He had offended a few cabinet members when he arbitrarily barged into Boris' house and took

down.

accused of wanting to be above the law due to his consistent defiance of the rules and procedures adopted by the < m ilitary.tribunal. Last night, he

fight ceaselessly over the matter. “That's

can't come into a consensus, we shall vote

agree

“I don't second

Adrian asserted, “I disagree!”

“I reject the idea.”

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voting continued by