Chapter 17: An Opportunity for Promotion
A rather shocking event followed the victory at Mount Cangyan. Though peace had finally settled in the region which Bruno's unit was responsible for the occupation of. Especially with the threat of the Boxer Remnants eliminated.
Controversy immediately arrived. As the military police arrested several soldiers, both Non- Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Officers were implicated in a plot to assassinate
Bruno.
Among these conspirators included Captain Mueller who Bruno had frequently feuded with over petty matters. However, despite this sudden turn of events. Bruno was not entirely surprised.
His actions thus far had definitely made many enemies. However, what did astonish him was the fact that an officer within the military police approached him, and whispered something to him that seemed significant even if Bruno was unaware of it.
"Your friends in the Information Division send their regards..."
Friends in the Information Division? Bruno was naturally aware of what this organization was. It was essentially the department of Military Intelligence for the Imperial German Army. But why exactly was someone in the Information Division watching his back? As far as he was aware, he had no contacts in such an important organization.
Still, Bruno simply acted as if he knew what the Military Police officer was talking about, putting on a stern fa?ade, and nodding his head as he thanked the man for his efforts.
"You and the boys back at the Division have my thanks. If you ever need anything that I can help with, you know where to find me..."
It didn't hurt to establish ties with the Military Police and the officers within it. Especially since the Military Police seemed to have a good impression of Bruno as a man of justice like many of its members were.
And because of this, the Military Police officer nodded and assured Bruno if he needed his support, he would come look for him. After which, the conversation ended. As the Military police had far more important matters to attend to.
After a list of Officers, and Senior NCOs were dragged off to await their Court Martial and sentence. The Lieutentant Colonel in charge of the battalion in which Bruno was a part of approached him and apologized on behalf of the unit.