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If it wasn't for the principal's request in advance, I would definitely tell him the result after meeting with him. Now I really don't want to see anyone.The previous urgency and hope are gone, I don't know what to do, I don't know what to think.Let's go, see the principal.Although it is certain that he will not have any solution, otherwise he would have said it long ago.But after all, the principal has been enthusiastic about helping, so let's say thank you anyway.

It is undeniable that many boys voluntarily joined the SS because of the majestic and beautiful black uniform. The black uniform of the thin and straight headmaster pales in comparison, at least on me, not to mention the sombre but striking Iron Cross worn by the general under his high gray collar.

Based on my superficial knowledge of medals, I can't tell which level of Iron Cross it is. I can only be sure that it is different from Fu Zhao's.The year on the medal is 1914, which the general received in the last war.I saw the general twice, and he always carried this medal, which shows how much he cherishes this medal.It's no wonder that when he heard that Fu Zhao had won a second-class Iron Cross, he expressed sincere appreciation and pride.

I rarely come into contact with real soldiers, Fu Zhao can be said to be the first one.For them, I always have a sense of awe, which is probably one of the reasons why Fu Zhao attracts me.

The general stood up to welcome me, his eyes bright and his face smiling.I understand that the principal's enthusiasm is not for an SS officer, but for friends who care about Fu Zhao's fate.When we met last time, the principal said: Fu Zhao is one of his best students and will definitely become the best officer in the future.

Sitting behind the big brass-rimmed desk, listening to my uncoordinated statement, the general's expression gradually changed. Under his bushy eyebrows, the pair of gray eyes revealed extremely complicated emotions.

"It's like this... I thought... this child is really spoiled by me."

I tried my best to avoid those sharp and sarcastic words that often slipped to my lips, but my tone and expression clearly showed my anger and despair at the moment.

The general's eyes turned from clear to cloudy, and the corners of his mouth drooped, heavy, painful, and remorseful, and I couldn't bear it. "General..."

The general waved his hand and stopped me. "It's my fault, at least part of it. I shouldn't simply forbid Babel to pursue Fu Zhao. I know my daughter, I know she is not suitable for Fu Zhao, so I forbid Babel to bother He, but... I was negligent..." The general shook his head feebly and sighed deeply. "Because Fu Zhao is the only Chinese student here, I met him personally the day he came. He had a profound impact on me. Before, I was worried that he would not be able to keep up with the teaching progress, but when I saw him standing at attention, When I saluted, I knew that my worries were unnecessary. Sure enough, he not only performed very well in all aspects, and all the grades were excellent, he also added many honors to our school. I don’t know how his equestrian skills are so good. That's good, but I know he learned fencing in Marburg, that's what Babel told me." (Note: Marburg is a university town, near Frankfurt, Germany, and the University of Marburg is the four oldest universities in Germany One of them, where there is a famous fencing club.) The general smiled appreciatively, at the same time a little sly, resigned, and self-deprecating. "You can imagine, Lieutenant, how much admiration and admiration Fu Zhao attracted at that time. It's not surprising that Babel fell in love with him. Of course, it's understandable that he doesn't love Babel. Because Babel made a lot of trouble, I can't help it." Don’t ask Fu Zhao what he thinks. Fu Zhao told me: He has no intention of thinking about these things. He only wants to study and return to China as soon as possible to attack the Japanese. I thought that as long as Fu Zhao refuses, as long as he can’t see him, Babel will give up. , but I didn't expect..." The general closed his eyes, and seemed to be in deep self-blame, muttering to himself: "I thought it could be redeemed... I really don't know my daughter anymore."

The general sank into the chair, looking very tired, his face was a little pale, and his straight waist seemed to be bent.It was the disappointment with his daughter; the guilt for Fu Zhao; the resentment at the source of all the chaos and injustice, and the worry about what fate Hitler's idea of ​​unlimited expansion would bring to the German people... What did the general at the time think of? How much, I don't know.The blitzkrieg against Poland was long over.On the surface, Britain and France have declared war on Germany, but in fact, Britain sent an expeditionary force, which did not pose the slightest threat to Germany. What is now going on is a false war.For ordinary Germans, the war had ended with a complete victory for Germany.So what else does he know about the general?Did he already know about the soon-to-be-started campaign to capture the Scandinavian countries and the ensuing "Project Yellow"? (Note: The "Yellow Plan" was Germany's plan to attack France, which was officially implemented in early May 1940.) Is his depression also related to these?

After a moment of silence, the general regained his composure. "I'm sorry! If you can, please say to Fu Zhao for me: I'm sorry!"

I nodded and agreed, otherwise what else?

"How is Fu Zhao doing now? Is he okay?"

"Fortunately, at least he is still alive, but in the future, it will be difficult to say."

"If there's anything I can do to help, just ask, Lieutenant."

I shook my head, "I don't know, General, thank you, I really don't know what else to do. If Fu Zhao himself can't provide proof of his alibi for the gay party in Berlin on July 38, 7, And if he refuses to withdraw the report, then the charge is almost certain, and I don't know what to do."

"July 38, he should still be in school."

"Yes, at school. It was Sunday."

"If it was at the school, there would be a record every time the student went out. Maybe we can find out who went out with him at the time."

"Really?" I jumped up, couldn't hold back my excitement, and shouted excitedly: "Then we can find out who was with him that night. Then find that person, maybe... is it really possible? General. "I can't believe it, it's that simple?Can you help Zhao?Why didn't I think of it?The key is that my sense of discipline is too poor, and I am still very far away from real military life.

"Wait a minute." The general made a gesture to ask me to calm down, but he didn't mean to be impatient at all. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and couldn't help smiling.

The general picked up the phone on the table and said, "Gent, is Christine there? Yes, tell him to come over."

The general put down the microphone and said to me, "Lieutenant Kristin Schlakoff will be here in a moment, and he will help you find what you want."

Sure enough, after a while, Lieutenant Christine Schlakoff knocked on the door and came in.Wearing the same solemn and beautiful gray-green military uniform as the general, he stood upright in front of the general.When the general explained the situation to him, the lieutenant stood upright, motionless.Instead, I felt the lieutenant glance at me.That look was not when I first entered the door, not when the general introduced me, but when the general mentioned Fu Zhao.