Father of France

Chapter 15 Judicial Purification Committee
Cargo ships began entering and leaving the port. Their massive hulls pushed through the black water, creating waves.

"They even have coffee? I thought the local supply was a bit tight?" Martin exclaimed, holding his coffee cup. Although he lived in Damascus and had drunk coffee before, he hadn't drunk it many times.

“There will always be someone more equal than you.” Coman held a glass of juice, not knowing whether it was natural or a blended industrial product, but it didn’t matter, as long as it was there.

Not far away, on a light-colored beach, a couple strolled along, seemingly unaffected by the war, as if they were out of place with the backdrop of the world war.

“The local girls are really passionate and outgoing.” Alan followed Coman’s gaze and saw the couple as well, but his tone was derogatory. Although the Maronites also believe in Christianity, in the Middle East, it is impossible not to be influenced by the local mainstream beliefs. Therefore, Christians in the Middle East are much more conservative than those in France.

Koman finally finished his juice and said with a lingering tone, "When it comes to family cohesion, the atmosphere in the Middle East is indeed much stronger than here. That's something we should learn from."

"In that respect?" Martin finally broke free from the petty-bourgeois atmosphere. Actually, the coffee was just average, something that was rare in the Middle East.

"For example, one can marry four wives." Koman sees through the phenomenon to the essence. An honest scoundrel never lies. He is just that shallow. He tries to make up for it by saying, "A strong family atmosphere and the cohesion of a great society are composed of the cohesion of families."

A nation, in the end, is made up of families. If a man doesn't even have a family, how patriotic can he be? Koeman wouldn't believe it.

France's mere 3% marriage rate in the 21st century may allow it to dominate some third-world countries, such as sub-Saharan Africa, but it does not actually have the ability to compete with countries of similar status.

If families don't even exist, how can you expect men to enlist in the army and fight?
From a criminal perspective, is it easier for a criminal to flee alone or with their family? It's definitely easier to flee alone; Koeman has the right to say that.

So, when a war, which is on a higher dimension than crime, comes, will it be the men with families or the men with no ties left to resist? This question is not difficult.

“It’s not too late to rebuild and solidify social consensus.” Koman looked back at the empty glass in front of him. “Waiter, another one, one for each of us. Otherwise people will think I can’t afford it.”

Waiters moved among the tables carrying trays of seafood and bread. Several people ate with relish, unaware that most of the seafood was leftovers from yesterday, simply reheated and seasoned. Locals never patronize these cafes; they prefer to go to the old shops in the alleyways for a hearty bowl of fish soup.

As he walked out of the coffee shop, a couple carrying a child came towards him. Koman immediately made way for them, earning a grateful look from the couple.

"Take care and be safe." Koman was also touched by this positive side. He wasn't wearing a mask at the moment, and his smile was full of sunshine, as bright as the sun.

"Tsk tsk..." Martin clicked his tongue in amazement, arms crossed over his chest. "It seems like you've become much more relaxed since you returned to the mainland. Did your heart get replaced?"

“I don’t believe men are innocent, nor do I believe women are innocent. They’re all adults, so how can they be innocent? But children really have no choice,” Koman replied indifferently.

It is now estimated that in the German-occupied territories in the north, the purge of French women who had affairs with German soldiers has begun. He certainly opposes lynching, but is not prepared to play the saint while the world war is not yet over. In the Paris City Hall, de Gaulle is reviewing the French National Program.

The Outline of French State Affairs was originally scheduled to appear in 1945. The author was a Jew who had fled from Imperial Russia to France. Regardless of whether this Jew had any ulterior motives, let's not discuss that.

However, the French National Program had already predicted that a single nation might no longer be a significant force, and believed that France must find its own way between the British and American empires and the Soviet empire. Every era has its visionaries, and the original author can be considered one of them.

By countering Trotsky, the Soviet Union created the Slavic-Soviet Empire, which was "imperial socialism"; while Britain formed the Commonwealth, which was an "imperial internationalist" structure.

However, since Koeman was there, he didn't need to let a Jew plan France's future. His predictions were definitely more accurate than the other man's. Koeman directly concluded that the Commonwealth was nothing and that the so-called Anglo-American Empire was simply the United States.

If France wants to preserve its civilization, it must highlight its Latin and Catholic values.

Just as de Gaulle was reviewing the documents, an aide pushed open the door and entered, saying, "Major General Duval, commander of the French Youth Division, has arrived and is now waiting outside the City Hall."

"Let him in." De Gaulle interrupted his reading and instructed his staff. Although he was very busy with the recent liberation of Paris, he still made time to receive a colony division commander.

After meeting, de Gaulle examined the young division commander. Major General Duval was unremarkable and showed no particular talent, but he was a candidate highly recommended by General Dragon.

“Dragoon thinks you are the right person. Do you think you are capable of this task? Do you understand the role of the Young Division?” De Gaulle withdrew his scrutinizing gaze and asked.

“I know, I’m already fifty-eight years old, and I should retire after this purge is completed. As for the officers and soldiers of the Youth Division, they have no local interests and are all young men nearing adulthood. They will not be disturbed by other factors during the purge process. Once the purge is over and the troops are disbanded, our historical mission will be completed.”

After listening, de Gaulle showed a strong sense of admiration. The French traitors who colluded with Germany must be dealt with, both from a national and practical perspective. From a national perspective, the people must be given an explanation. From a practical perspective, there was still a lot of room for de Gaulle's supporters to play their part in post-liberation France, but that space was now being occupied.

De Gaulle's supporters included Free French exiles in London who joined him after the fall of France. These people supported De Gaulle at a crucial moment, and now they were to be rewarded for their contributions.

Syrian officers are certainly among them; at this moment, these supporters returning from overseas are all looking to find their place in the process of reshaping France.

“We’ve already reached an agreement. A high court has been established to try traitors. As for ordinary collaborators,” de Gaulle said after a moment’s thought, “a judicial purification committee will be set up, headed by the Young Masters.”

(End of this chapter)