I felt that if I just described the war scenes, I would lose a lot of fun, so I chose a key part of the Battle of Verdun: road construction. Compared to fighting on a cruel battlefield, this is a battle with oneself within a very short time limit.
The situation of the French army was very bad at that time, and the "Holy Road" was the key to the outcome of the war. The atmosphere between people was depressed and gloomy. But Uncle Fa brought a touch of bright color to the gloomy sky. He always shines with a slightly frivolous smile, optimistic and cheerful, but sometimes he can see a very serious side, and he seems to know everything.
Strong yet frivolous, I wanted to write such a charming Uncle Fa.
At the same time, I also wanted to have a character who could describe "the feelings between people in this special situation." The person who was suitable for Uncle Fa was undoubtedly a beautiful and innocent boy. I chose the common name "Jacques" in France, but Uncle Fa called him "Little Angel".
Jacques gradually trusted and admired Francis, who brought him an unimaginable world. The two talked about the past and the future for forty-eight boring hours. Jacques fantasized about the dream described by Frances. Through him, Frances saw the simplicity and innocence that he loved passionately. It's just that Uncle Fa, who calls himself a "bard", can't agree to Jacques's smallest wish, such as if they reach the end of victory, can they go with him, no matter which direction they go.
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