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.

the past few presidents had been both the government's

plan to reenact the post of the Chief Military Governor and appoint someone he trusted to

witnessed in countries all over the world.

conference hall and those in front of the TV were holding their breaths for such a massive executive order from

was Clifford, who stood up and spoke out loudly, "President Woods, the position of Chief Military Governor has been rendered obsolete for quite some time. May I suggest that we

calm manner, "This decision was not made impromptu; I have given this matter

press. "Those 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

fear not, as

address

carefully

be able to suit this title and perform

continued to share his vision, "In my term, I vow to fully 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.

Most people were still unable to snap out of their befuddlement. Some were looking

nobody seemed able to come to a well-informed conclusion as to the implications of

the new President,

applaud was then clearly heard across the crowd, its origin was none other than

were next to regain their

each other before they also joined in the applaud. Before long, the applaud had gained

at the crowd. "Thank you. Thank you for the support and confidence you entrust in me." What followed was a

the elephant in the