Salute To The General

Chapter 1854



With regards to cab members, Clifford remained the secretary and his deputy was still Zion Lucas. Along with eight other cab members, the group of ten would assist the new president in governing the nation.

Hansel shook Garrett's hand firmly in the midst of resounding applause and countless camera flashings while Garrett uttered the words under his breath, "Thank you."

Hansel smiled in return. "The fate of the nation and its people is officially in your hands now. Don't disappoint us."

From afar, Clifford's eyes darkened and turned inexplicable while he watched Garrett address the spectators as the newly installed President of Eurasia.

The beginning of Garrett's speech was within everyone's expectations. However, five minutes into his speech, he dropped the biggest bomb that startled every occupant in that conference room that he intended to re-introduce the

position of the Chief Military Governor, whose job was to protect and strengthen Eurasia!

A Chief Military Governor!

This unexpected announcement had everyone's jaw dropping to the floor. Government representatives, journalists, the audience of the live TV broadcast... Everyone was stunned.

The shock was understandable, as the nation used to have this position before it was rendered obsolete many years ago.

The person who held this title was afforded the highest military command across the nation. At least this had been the case until a few decades ago when the then-President decided to dissolve this position and take over the military power himself.

words, the past few presidents had been both the government's chief administrator and commander-in-chief of

his plan to reenact the post of the Chief Military Governor and

military power was regularly witnessed in countries all over the world. Never had one done the opposite

of the TV were holding their breaths for such a

up and spoke out loudly, "President Woods, the position of Chief Military Governor has been rendered obsolete for quite some time. May

Clifford and replied in a calm manner, "This decision was not made impromptu; I

of you who are familiar with my political resume will know that my expertise and achievements lie with administrative and governance work, whereas military and defence are my

not, as

to address this

carefully

to suit this

utilize all the resources available to improve areas such as living standard, economy, and technological advancement. As for the Chief Military Governor, he will first be tasked with military reform and national defense. I firmly believe that together, we will build a better, stronger Eurasia! We will be a nation that can compete on

out of their befuddlement. Some were looking

was not their fault, for nobody seemed able to come to

the new President,

clearly heard across the crowd, its origin was none other than the retired President Windsor,

to

quick glance at each other before they also joined in the applaud. Before long, the applaud had gained momentum and was spreading across the

smiled at the crowd. "Thank you. Thank you for the support and confidence you entrust in me." What followed was a press conference, in which reporters started to fire their

with the elephant in the room being the reenactment of the Chief