Chapter 329 Defensive Tactics
Colonel Slain reported the whole matter in detail to Rommel when he returned to the command center, especially the cooperation suggestions on Darlang.
Rommel was also very interested in Darlang's suggestion, so he sent a telegram to ask Hitler for instructions.
"Dear Head!" Rommel suggested: "To establish a government centered on Darren in Algiers can comfort all the French in Algeria and make them believe that they are safe. On the other hand, it will also allow us to get more help from the French, and we can even form an army with the French... This model may even be extended to France."
Hitler couldn't help but hesitate when he saw the telegram and asked, "Are you sure you can control this French force?"
Hitler was worried that after training such a French force, they would one day deal with the German army.
"Their families are all in Algeria!" Rommel replied: "This is the best guarantee!"
Hitler didn't think much and agreed quickly, after all, Germany now lacks anything.
So Qin Chuan didn't need to deal with this matter at all. In order to show his importance to Darlang, Hitler personally called Darlang to congratulate him on becoming the supreme commander of the civil affairs and military in Algeria.
This is ironic, because Dallang in history was almost appointed as the Supreme Commander of the Civil Affairs and Military in Algeria at this time, except that Churchill and Roosevelt were appointed.
For this reason, Darlang also invited German officers in Algeria... On the surface, Darlang was responsible for the work, but in fact the cost was from the German army, and Darlang did not feel sorry for him at all.
Colonel Slain and Qin Chuan were of course among them.
When Raidel saw Colonel Slain, he smiled bitterly and said, "Col. I think... you and Darlang have reached an agreement on the warship!"
Marshal Redell regrets why he didn't seize this opportunity... If it weren't for Rommel but for controlling the Dallang government, it wouldn't be like he could have turned upside down in North Africa, at least he could have performed in front of Hitler and put some pressure on Rommel.
But now...
In fact, it cannot be blamed on others. Marshal Redel did not see the value of Dallang. He was destined to lose this opportunity the moment he invited Dallang to the warship as a joke.
"Marson, General, Colonel!" Dallang raised his glass to toast the officers, and the officers also congratulated Dallang.
"Do you know?" Dallang smiled bitterly: "I don't think this is worth congratulations, because when I became the supreme commander, I became the target of public criticism. Now there are at least four forces trying to assassinate me!"
Qin Chuan understood what Darlang said.
The British would not want to see the establishment of the Algiers government because it would become a competitor to the British-supported regime... The reputation of the De Gaulle regime at this time would not be much better than that of the Algiers government. The reason is that after the "Boxgate Plan", Britain was actually the enemy of France, and even compared to Germany, France hated Britain more.
Because Germany was originally the enemy of Britain, but Germany could still reach some kind of agreement with France under the predicament, which was already considered kind to the French, at least on the surface.
However, Britain is France's ally. When France needs help the most, this ally not only fails to help France, but also takes the blame... This makes most French people unacceptable, so in the eyes of many French people, the Charles de Gaulle government is also a puppet government that betrays the country.
The United States also does not want Germany to continue to grow bigger in Algeria.
There is also the Charles de Gaulle government and the Vichy government... It is said that there are still fewer four forces, and this does not include civil groups.
Colonel Slain whispered to Qin Chuan: "It seems we have to strengthen the vigilance here!"
After thinking about it, Qin Chuan said, "Especially the French!"
"What?" Colonel Slain couldn't help but be stunned: "Why are French?"
"If I want to assassinate Darlang!" Qin Chuan replied in a low voice: "Or the assassination power of other forces, I will never let others know that it was done by myself! And they are very conspicuous!"
Colonel Slain couldn't help but say "Oh" and then nodded slightly.
It is one thing to be conspicuous, but more importantly, it may further intensify the conflicts between countries and lead to a new round of anti-British and anti-American craze among the French people.
In fact, Darlang did die at the hands of a Frenchman, a 20-year-old royalist.
What is suspicious is that the assassin hurriedly pronounced amid controversy and then executed the death penalty within two days, so who was behind the scenes became a unsolved case.
Qin Chuan didn't know whether this reminder would work. He only knew that "it depends on people and things to do," and whether he could escape this disaster depends on Darlang himself.
Halfway through the dinner, a staff officer hurried in and whispered to Colonel Slein: "Col. General Rommel's phone number, he wants to talk to you and the lieutenant!"
Colonel Slein and Qin Chuan signaled to other officers and Dallang, then stood up and went to the communication room to answer the phone.
"Colin, Lieutenant!" said Rommel on the other end of the phone: "I just received a call from Major General Neumann. He praised the lieutenant's defense tactics and conducted preliminary exercises and verifications on this tactic. The conclusion was completely feasible. I have also read the plan, and I think it is a good tactic."
"Yes, General!" Colonel Slain couldn't help but look at Qin Chuan.
"The problem is that we don't have much time!" General Rommel said: "In about a month, we will retreat to Tunisia. Major General Neumann believes that with their manpower, it is not time to complete so many tunnel fortifications in a month. At the same time, the fortifications built require further guidance from the lieutenant, so I decided to transfer the First Infantry Regiment to Tunisia to cooperate with the work and defense of the 200th Infantry Division. What do you think?"
"Yes, General!" Colonel Slain replied.
"You guys are ready and set off tomorrow!"
After putting down the phone, Colonel Slein looked at Qin Chuan in pain: "Lieutenant, did you think of this when you mentioned that defensive tactic? We could have enjoyed delicious food in Algiers, but now we are going to dig a cave in Tunisia and live like a savage!"
"Sorry, Colonel!" Qin Chuan replied: "If I knew this would happen, I would hold this tactic in my stomach until I die of old age!"
Chapter completed!