The Third Reich in Desperation

Although Zhang Chengtian is a peace lover, although he doesn't even want to stay in the army.However, he has an almost stubborn admiration for the bravery and strength of the German soldiers.He does not allow anyone to slander his idol, not even the famous Rommel!

Glancing at Rommel who hadn't recovered yet, Zhang Chengtian gritted his teeth and said the last few words: "Germany will be defeated? Germany will be defeated! No, that's impossible. Only the destroyed Germany, not conquered Germany!"

"There is only a destroyed Germany, not a conquered Germany!" The people present chewed on this sentence repeatedly.

"Reinhardt, Reinhardt..." A naval officer took the lead in calling out Zhang Chengtian's name after crossing, and then the voice became louder and louder, resounding through the sky.Zhang Chengtian smiled and said to Ludwig behind him: "This is called a welcome ceremony, isn't it?"

Text Chapter 5 Transferring to the Army

Was Rommel reckless?No!Rommel was actually a very calm person.He is brave, bold, but never reckless.Rommel's accusation against West was indeed biased, but it was also a manifestation of his outspokenness.If it weren't for his mouth, he wouldn't have offended a lot of senior officials of the Third Reich in the original time and space, leading to the final group attack.

Take a simple example.In the original history, when Hitler's convoy was driving on the rough road in the port of Denia, Rommel, the captain of the "Führer's Headquarters" guard, played the role of a traffic policeman. He ordered that only Hitler's car and a car be allowed. One guard vehicle passes through, and the rest of the vehicles must stand by.

Rommel's act of blocking the car annoyed Bowman, who has always called himself the "shadow of the head of state", and he hurriedly asked to follow.However, Rommel was unmoved at all, and he snapped at the driver: "This is not a play for kindergarten children, you have to do as I tell you." The voice was so loud that everyone present was too frightened to say anything , Bowman had to blushing to ask the driver to turn off the engine, and obediently obeyed Rommel's command.

Later, Borman, who had long been dissatisfied with Rommel, saw the report that Rommel's staff participated in the murder of Hitler.The mood is like a lottery fan who has bought lottery tickets for half his life and suddenly won the jackpot.Finally waiting for the opportunity to avenge his shame, he mercilessly added this sentence after the report: This is consistent with the content of other worse reports I have received.He then gave the report to Hitler.

The consequences for Rommel can be imagined.And all of this came from his mouth.

However, Zhang Chengtian didn't have as much patience as Bowman. Zhang Chengtian, who is "happy and enmity", chose the fastest way-to beat people directly.Of course, the ending was not what Zhang Chengtian expected.He can't beat Rommel!

Even Zhang Chengtian was a student from a military academy in his previous life.However, compared with Rommel, who has been tempered on the battlefield for several years, the fighting skills that Zhang Chengtian learned in the military school are as weak as radio gymnastics.Sometimes, the most standard fighting moves are often not as deadly as the moves that veterans groped out on the line of life and death.

Zhang Chengtian could have finished the slap and stopped, but after the blood rushed to his head, he recklessly chose to go one step further.And if Rommel didn't fight back like this, he wouldn't be called Rommel anymore.

Fortunately, several officers around quickly pulled the two of them apart, otherwise it would not have been as simple as Zhang Chengtian being punched a few more times.As for Rommel, apart from being slapped at the beginning, he was basically not beaten much after that.

Zhang Chengtian, who was beating someone, was beaten instead. This was extremely embarrassing to everyone, and Zhang Chengtian also had a distraught expression.

However, when Admiral Ludendorff came over with several senior officers.Almost subconsciously, Zhang Chengtian's lifeless eyes became sharp and energetic, and his slightly hooked body became tall and powerful.As for the exasperated expression on his face just now, it has unconsciously become resolute and upright.

Ludwig on the side was stunned.God, this face-changing speed is faster than turning the pages of a book.

"What happened just now? I seem to hear a lot of people calling a name." Ludendorff said lightly.

However, this seemingly silent speech is already very expressive.Ludendorff never mentioned the incident of the brawl, but asked about Zhang Chengtian being cheered.This is clearly ignoring Zhang Chengtian's fault and mentioning Zhang Chengtian's merit.

Zhang Chengtian is so smart!If I don't mention my mistakes, then it's not hard to say that I'm retiring.No, I need some more action!

"General, that's my name. Reinhardt!"

Ludwig and other naval officers were relieved. In their opinion, Reinhardt should have understood Ludendorff's intentions.With Ludendorff, the general of the army, speaking, Reinhardt's troubles were reduced by more than half.

Don't underestimate Ludendorff's attitude.If Ludendorff didn't express his attitude, a group of naval officers would really have a hard time choosing.If they help Reinhardt speak, then the nature of this brawl will become a confrontation between the army and the navy.But if you don't help this little second lieutenant who preserves the dignity of the navy by proposing Operation Rainbow, many people in the navy will feel chilled.

At this moment, Rommel also felt something was wrong following Zhang Chengtian's answer.At least, he felt that his position was already very unfavorable.Rommel glanced at Zhang Chengtian and stopped arguing.He is not the kind of person who is good at arguing, and at this moment he also understands that his arguing will not have any effect!

Several of Rommel's colleagues also saw Rommel's embarrassment, but they did not intend to give up arguing.After all, Rommel's contribution on the battlefield is obvious to all, and it is not in line with their principles to see an excellent officer fall because of one mouth.

A lieutenant stood up: "Although Captain Rommel said something too much, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Chengtian rushed to say, "Reinhardt apologized to Captain Rommel. I was impulsive just now. I understand that Captain Rommel just spoke out because of a momentary anger, and he himself did not have any malicious intentions." .”

Before everyone realized what Zhang Chengtian wanted to do, Zhang Chengtian immediately continued: "My behavior just now was entirely due to anger at Captain Rommel's remarks. But for the fact that 600 men broke through the defense line of an Italian division and captured 9000 Captain Rommel, the hero of the rest of the Italian soldiers, all I have left is admiration! I am willing to take responsibility for my actions”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.Many people who did not know Rommel before were shocked by Rommel's incredible record.And many naval officers who knew Zhang Chengtian were shocked by Zhang Chengtian's responsibility.

Originally, Zhang Chengtian was already in a detached position, justifying the name of an officer, and was protected by the highest army and navy officers present.At this welcome meeting without the participation of senior air force generals, Zhang Chengtian can be said to have received the favor of all senior officials.

Originally, as long as Zhang Chengtian didn't talk too much, Rommel would definitely be responsible for this disturbance.In fact, many times choosing a scapegoat for an event is such a matter of course.

However, the two things Zhang Chengtian did changed his position with Rommel's.In his short speech, he expressed two meanings.First, his apology showed that he was on the wrong side.Second, his statement allowed most of the people present to understand Rommel's heroic record and brought back Rommel's popularity.

Ludendorff's eyes gradually narrowed. The young man in front of him clearly understood his intentions, but he didn't go downhill as he imagined.In fact, he was only here to help Zhang Chengtian get ahead.With Zhang Chengtian already gaining the upper hand in public opinion, there is nothing wrong with such an investment.

But Zhang Chengtian's answer was beyond everyone's expectations.Is there really someone so noble, sacrificing himself to help others?

Zhang Chengtian has silently recited in his heart countless times, "Discharge my military registration, discharge my military registration..."

"Back then it was clearly stipulated in the military academy that fighting was expelled. Could it be that the European rules are different?" Zhang Chengtian, who was suspicious, decided to add fire.

In the end, Zhang Chengtian's wish came true.He was expelled from the navy, but Ludendorff placed him in the army and was promoted to lieutenant.It all stems from the last sentence he said to Ludendorff-"Karp is not even as good as me."

Text Chapter 6 Memories

Zhang Chengtian's words aroused Rommel's memories, and that was his most proud battle.

On that occasion, Rommel was ordered to secure the flanks of the Bavarian Guards, but he took the initiative and carried out an arbitrary assault.Likewise, he led two companies infiltrating Italian lines in the dark without being detected.At daybreak he led a bayonet charge and captured an artillery battery, while his battalion sent troops into the gap in an attempt to widen it.

The Italian commander sent a battalion to counterattack, unaware that Rommel was within their lines.As a result, the battalion was flanked by Rommel's two companies, and more than 1000 people surrendered.

At this time, his battalion commander put a total of 6 companies under his control. As a result, the 50th Brigade of Bersagliege in Italy fell into his ambush, and 2000 officers and 150 soldiers were captured.Then he climbed a hill overnight, and suddenly appeared at dawn in front of the defending positions of the Salemno Brigade.The panicked Italian army surrendered without resistance.Adding up all the prisoners, he captured a total of 9000 officers and 600 soldiers in this operation that lasted three days, but his total force was probably less than [-].

For this victory, he was awarded the Iron Cross and promoted to captain.

After this operation, he was transferred back to Germany to serve as a staff member until the end of World War I.Then he was sent to attend various army welcome parties.

But until now, until Zhang Chengtian mentioned it again.Rommel still clearly remembers the scene when he participated in the commendation meeting:

"Because of the sudden incident, even though His Majesty William immediately ordered the dispatch of a reserve force to reinforce the two major battlefields at the junction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy, it was still one step too late. The war with Italy broke out so suddenly .”

At that time, a member of the royal family stood on a high platform, watching the dense crowd below: "We have carefully calculated that with the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and a small number of reinforcements we sent, the chances of winning this local war are almost Zero!"

"We have prepared for the worst psychologically. We have placed the deep defense against the spread of the Italian army in the hinterland of the Tyrol Province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. But..."

People held their breath.

In that moment of silence, the member of the royal family laughed and said loudly: "But Italy lost. It was your Bavarian guards who broke through the three defense lines of Italy with one division, scaring the Italian royal family. Hastily surrendered. Created this unbelievable miracle!"

"Long live the Bavarian Guards!"

"Long live the German Empire!"

By the time Rommel recovered from his memory, the welcoming ceremony was over.Zhang Chengtian was taken away from Ludwig by Ludendorff.In fact, Ludwig also understood that the German navy, which was only allowed to keep 15000, could not guarantee a place for Reinhardt.It's better to hand it over to the army general who showed his favor when he came up, and give Reinhardt a stage.Although the army's stage has also been reduced pitifully, it is several times bigger than the navy's stage after all, isn't it?

"Reinhardt. This time, I, Rommel, owe you a favor! I will pay you back in the future." After leaving a sentence to the empty front, Rommel also returned with several colleagues.

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And Zhang Chengtian was called to the office by Ludendorff the day after he was assigned by Ludendorff to the 117th Regiment of the German Wehrmacht as the deputy head.

In fact, Zhang Chengtian also guessed that Ludendorff would find himself for his declaration that "Karp is not as good as me".Zhang Chengtian didn't expect Ludendorff's summons to come so quickly.

"Tell me, what do you know? Also, what do you mean by that sentence?" Ludendorff waited for Zhang Chengtian's answer with a sullen face.After all, Ludendorff had just started contacting Karp on this matter.A little lieutenant in front of him actually found him so quickly!This is a dangerous signal for Ludendorff. If it gets out...the consequences will be disastrous!

On the other hand, Zhang Chengtian was compared with Ludendorff's vigilance.The guy's heartlessness immediately seemed a bit too calm.

"The most elite card in Karp's hand is nothing more than the Earhart Naval Brigade. It just so happens that I have a friend who is an officer of the Earhart Naval Brigade. He told me about this." Zhang Chengtian used a random Ludendorff's first question was perfunctory with fabricated excuses.