Superman

"If I write a few memoirs after I retire, or go to Hollywood, there must be a lot of money."

Luke also didn't mean to blame Colonel Phillips, one of the goals was to increase his popularity.

Even if the topic is taken more and more crooked, it doesn't hurt.

According to Hollywood's commercial operations, it is estimated that these "true deeds" about myself will be adapted many times and put on the screen.

Maybe he can even win an Oscar statuette, leaving his name in film history and making a good story.

"Luke, you should have a brighter future."

After the chat, Colonel Phillips restrained his smile and said in a deep voice, "It's just that we need to lie dormant for the time being, waiting for the right time to soar into the sky."

Luke raised his eyebrows. After returning from Berlin, he received awards from high-level allies.

Churchill, who left the war cabinet and returned to the prime minister's office, called him the liberator of the free world.

The president who was far away in the White House was more straightforward, saying that Luke changed the direction of the war and saved the Allies with his own efforts.

It's just that both sides are staying in the verbal praise, and they haven't given any real benefits.

Presumably the allies are also very troubled. What practical rewards can a brigadier general who is only twenty years old give him?

Major General?

lieutenant general?

Or general?

With such a fast promotion rate, wouldn't Luke be directly on the position of Minister of Defense when he was 30 years old!

In this regard, the United Kingdom has the mentality of eating melons while watching the excitement. The Prime Minister said that it is nothing to give a five-star general for such a contribution. If the United States is reluctant, they can let Luke join England. The empire on which the sun never sets welcomes .

The president of the White House had a smile on his face, and his heart was full of fragrance.

"It seems that you, Colonel, have gotten wind of it."

Luke doesn't value military rank very much. Don't look at him as a general now, but he has no real power under his hands, just a false title.

The Allies are now busy liberating Berlin. When the war is over, they will naturally sit down and share the cake and reward the heroes.

At that time, Luke and Captain America Rogers will all return to New York to receive awards and honors.

"It has been proposed that you continue to lead the Strategic Science Corps."

Colonel Phillips' face sank like water. It was obvious that the military wanted to isolate Luke from the periphery of the power center.

The main reason may be that he was afraid that the young brigadier general would enter the Ministry of Defense prematurely, which would cause a series of problems such as excessive power and difficulty in restraint.

Of course, the more important thing is that there is not enough strong support behind Luke.

Superman is very powerful, but those who are used to thinking with politicians or the logic of interests only regard the other party as a weapon of the country. This is a stupid but true idea.

Even when politicians and capitalists face thugs, the first thing they think of is always using status and money to ensure their own safety.

But they forget that some people don't follow this set of rules.

"It's just a proposal! If you don't want to, no one will force you, Eisenhower will be more than happy to lend a hand"

Luke waved his hand to stop the colonel's good intentions, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, as if he didn't feel angry.

Of course he knew that the military owed him favors, and those big bosses were willing to take this opportunity to pay him back.

Luke gave Eisenhower such a big credit for capturing the city of Rome and assisting the Allied forces in landing on Sicily.

At the same time, the honor was handed over to the president to ease domestic contradictory opinions.

If I want to enter the Ministry of National Defense and set foot in the center of the authority, I will definitely be able to do so.

"It's a pity that I just want to grow quietly."

Luke thought silently.

From the current point of view, the Strategic Science Corps is just an insignificant small organization.

But when the era of superheroes comes, the behemoth of S.H.I.E.L.D. will emerge as its predecessor, and the Strategic Science Corps actually has great prospects for development.

"The first Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

The figure of a certain stewed egg flashed in Luke's mind, expressing that he was very satisfied with the decision of the high-level Allied forces.

Chapter 79? Steve, you need to brace yourself

After leaving the White House, Luke drove to the Army Club on the Northwest Side, where Rogers was still waiting for him.

In the past few days after returning to New York from London, every day is full of interviews in various public occasions, and commendation ceremonies held by the military, and there is almost no time for personal time.

It wasn't until Roosevelt's death that Luke got rid of his busy schedule and came to Washington to attend the funeral and complete the award by the way.

"I wonder if Steve can adapt to his new life?"

The black car stopped at the entrance of the club, and Luke was driven by an officer.

After he was promoted to major general, the military equipped him with special secretaries, drivers and bodyguards. The last one was actually completely unnecessary.

If an accident really happens, who will protect whom?

To be able to serve as Superman's bodyguard, at least it should be the Supreme Mage, or Odin's level.

"But after all, I really want to find some people who can do things for me."

Luke has several suitable candidates, but has not yet been finalized.

In his view, going it alone has no future.

I can't wait until the Chitauri army descends on the earth in the future, and I have to let myself go up with my fists alone.

Of course, the miscellaneous soldiers are left to the subordinates to deal with. Only enemies like Thanos, Apocalypse, and Dormammu are worth doing it yourself.

"The SHIELD recruiting activity is about to start, and I don't know how many people can be recruited."

Luke's thoughts drifted, and he lifted his foot up the steps.

As soon as he stepped into the lobby of the Army Club, there was a burst of exclamation.

Luke, who was wearing a neat military uniform and combed his hair meticulously, became the focus of attention instantly.

No way, who told him that he is now a celebrity, and the recruitment posters have changed from Uncle Sam to Superman with a red cape.

The halo of the legendary hero really attracts the attention of the public too much.

It's like many people relish the story of Washington cutting down cherry trees and Columbus erecting eggs.

Whether it's real or not doesn't matter.

As for Luke, there are many legendary deeds, which are worthy of being talked about after dinner.

"Major General Carville, hello! I am the second batch of recruits in the Caspian training camp!"

"Major General, I am your loyal admirer, can I sign my name?"

"Thank you for sealing those Aryan demons! You are a great hero!"

""

The chirping sound flooded over, covering the soothing music flowing in the hall for a moment.

The atmosphere of the whole club became noisy, and retired soldiers, or resting officers surrounded Luke in the middle.

"Sorry, I'm dating a friend."

Seeing that the topic was getting more and more distorted, Luke hurried out of the encirclement while wearing a polite and gentle smile, and walked towards the second floor.

It is estimated that the name Superman is destined to be closely tied to topics such as Aryan demons and sorceress pile drivers in the future.

I really don't know whether to thank Colonel Phillips, or to have a headache because my reputation was killed.

Luke had already foreseen the embarrassing scene where the reporter came to him with a microphone and asked how many female sorceress friends Superman had.

"So, I prefer a low-key life, but it's a pity that my strength doesn't allow it."

The young major general shook his head and came to the relatively quiet second floor.

The first thing that catches the eye is Rogers sitting on the edge of the bar.

"Hey, Colonel Rogers of Brooklyn, why are you frowning? Did you have a conflict with your lovely little girlfriend?"

Luke patted the other party's shoulder and teased: "Or, are you just mourning the deceased Mr. President?"

"neither."

Rogers, who was already a colonel, was a little depressed. He took a sip of whiskey and said, "The war is over. This should be something to be happy about, but I seem to have lost my goal."

As the well-known Captain America, Rogers' reputation is not much lost to Luke.

In the eyes of many comic book-loving kids, the Stars and Stripes uniform is more iconic than Superman's red cape.

"You look a little depressed."

Luke snapped his fingers and ordered a fruity gin.

Because of his relationship, Rogers' life trajectory changed.

Did not fall into a glacier, let alone sleep for 70 years.

Captain America has since ushered in a new life, although I don't know whether it is good or bad.

He successfully returned to Brooklyn, bearing the honorable status of Captain America, was honored by the President, and fell in love with a blonde girl who looked a lot like Little Rose.

Except for the temporary disappearance of the good friend, everything seems so beautiful.

"I find myself going nowhere, Luke."

Rogers smiled wryly. Not long ago, he was received by the new president and awarded the Medal of Honor.

The same treatment includes the Roaring Commando who followed Luke, as well as important members of the Strategic Science Corps.

Logically speaking, Rogers should be content.

But after staying in Brooklyn for a while, he felt completely at a loss, as if he had lost his direction.

"The door of S.H.I.E.L.D. is always open to you."

Luke smiled, swirling the liquid in his glass.

He can understand Rogers' mood, just like many veterans who leave the battlefield and cannot immediately integrate into society.

Soldiers who are accustomed to guns and gunpowder often find it difficult to adapt to the laughter and laughter around them.

"SHIELD?"

Rogers was a little surprised, he had never heard of this institution.

"It's the Strategic Science Corps." Luke explained. "The war is over, and the Strategic Science Corps, which was originally used to fight Hydra, is facing reorganization. I simply changed the name."

"Does S.H.I.E.L.D. sound much better?"

"In this way, you have something to do again. Unlike me, you haven't found your target yet."

There was a trace of envy in Rogers' eyes.

What he wants most is Luke's firm attitude of always moving forward and never feeling hesitant.

"Steve, don't dwell on everything you've experienced on the battlefield. Even if you're not a good soldier, you can do something else. Besides, there's something in this country that needs you."

Luke once again played the role of a spiritual mentor, and said in a persuasive way: "Peace is only temporary. Even if fascism is disintegrated and the Nazi camp is crushed, the politicians in the White House will soon find a new enemy. A red brown bear standing on the plains of Siberia."

It is a huge country occupying one-fifth of the world's land area, and it is the main core of the formation of the bipolar pattern.

"You mean, there will be war?"

Rogers was a little shocked, he didn't doubt Luke's judgment.

Because after many fact tests, it has been proved that my friend's vision has always been very accurate and can always penetrate the truth sharply.

"In a sense, it is indeed a war."

Luke took a sip of his wine. It won't be long before the new president will implement the "Truman Doctrine" and start the Cold War.

Warsaw Pact and NATO mean the emergence of two military and political groups, and also the confrontation between two social systems.

"So come to think of it, Captain America is going to pick up his shield sooner or later and get back on the battlefield. S.H.I.E.L.D. would be a good place to be."

Luke was like a broker selling stocks on Wall Street. Rogers, who had planned to retire and return to ordinary life, was a little shaken.

"Let me think. Thank you, Luke."