Almost all the soldiers were cheering for the arrival of Shire, but Major General Lacos was deeply worried.
It was not that he didn't believe in Shire's ability, but because Xia Fei had added a line after affirming the command authority in the telegram: "Shire can only stay at the frontline for one day, starting from the handover."
What can be done in one day?
Shire's arrival could indeed boost the morale of the frontline soldiers, but after he leaves the next day, the backlash will immediately follow. By then, the soldiers' morale will be completely gone, perhaps even worse than before, like the weakness after the effect of a stimulant fades.
However, Major General Lacos still tried to do his job well. He analyzed the current situation in Verdun for Shire while looking at the map:
"We can retreat no further; the Suville defense line is our last effort."
