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General Stover began explaining what would be going on once the Army made it's move. The North Koreans, aided by the Chinese, had moved southeast. It looked like they were going to push all the way to the coast. What was even more important was the coast itself. Because of the Pacific's depth there, it was a very good spot to set up a base. If the enemy succeeds, they'd be able to build a makeshift port. From there, they could get supplies, men, weapons – basically anything. Further, the could attack from that area to put UN troops right between two armies. Whether by conquest or simply pushing the UN troops north, the UN forces would be quite vulnerable.
General Stover added that intelligence had found the enemy strengthen itself, ready for an attack in the very near future. Now was the time to hit them and hit them hard so they'd be pushed back north.
"It's the biggest battle since Macarthur had been ambushed by 300,000 Chinese troops in North Korea,' General Stover added.
"We may be busier than we've ever been," Potter began, "I've got my officers out preparing for a very large group of wounded."
"May I call you Sherman," General Stover asked.
"Of course," Potter answered, "Please make it just Sherm."
"Then, please call me Mark," replied the General, "I am pretty confident that rank will be taking a back seat to the wounded."
"Mark," Potter began, "I noticed a sizable crate in the back of your jeep. While he was getting your suitcase, my company clerk tried to carry the box, but he could only move an inch or two."
"Extra medical supplies," Stover responded, "My mother taught me never to visit someone empty handed. 3 or 4 men could move that box into storage, or wherever you think it would be best."
As Stover was finishing his sentence Colonel Flagg stormed in.
"Flagg," Potter began, "I don't recall inviting you to this meeting."
"I am not invited. But that doesn't matter. I have important information regarding the Black Market, " Flagg stated.
"And just what information would that be?" asked the General.
"I have found a connection between several enlisted men and the Black Market. Prater, Kupinski and McKee. They do most of your supply unloading, don't they, Colonel," Flagg was turning red.
Potter spoke," What are you accusing these men of doing? I've never had issues with their work or attitude."
Flagg gave his reason. Whenever a supply truck was unloaded, the 3 enlished men would fill up a crate with medical supplies, food, blankets, tents and more. Then, they would take it into the Village and drop it off in front of a school. Or, a place that looks like a school."
"We send a box of supplies from every truck. There's poverty and suffering all around here. I make certain we're not giving away something we really need and then give them a list of what they can do. Flagg, why didn't you ask them what they were doing?" asked Potter, "Isn't that a reasonable thing to do?"
"I don't have time to ask possible traitors and thieves. Guilty until proven innocent," Flagg replied.
"Colonel," Stover began, "That is the exact opposite of how our justice system works. Now, the 'Russian justice system is guilty until proven innocent."
"General," Flagg replied, "My job is to root out traitors, thieves and anything else that might be causing trouble in our war effort whether this is happening or not. Sometimes, the fact that something isn't happening may be the problem. The fact that no one is doing anything suspicious is suspicious itself."
Stover replied, "So, if nothing problematic is going on that's a problem itself?"
"General," Flagg answered, "The fact that nothing is going on means something is going on."
"That makes no sense," Potter noted.
"It doesn't have to make sense to be sensible," Flagg interjected.
"That may be the most bizarre explanation I've ever heard," Stover said, "And I am not going to waste any time."
Flagg asked, "General, what do you mean?"
Stover responded, "I've heard a number of stories about you, Flagg. None of them were particularly pleasant. As a General I am ordering you out of this camp and go directly to ICOR. I'll let them know you are coming. You are a damn sight more problematic than the North Koreans. Get out of here."
Flagg looked at Stover and then at Potter,"This is not finished."
Stover replied, "Yes it is. Get going or I'll get the MPs to give you an escort."
Once Flagg left, Potter thanked the General for his actions.
"Sherm," Stover added, "Now, we can focus on what we need to do and not let ourselves get pulled into a wild good chase."
"Works for me, Mark," Potter replied.
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