Chapter 863 Intelligence
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"You mean..." Rommel said: "Why would they not be willing to transfer their troops from Calais to the Brittany Peninsula because they were deceived by the Allies rather than what they planned?"
"Yes, Mr. Marshal!" Qin Chuan said: "Think about the reasons Marshal Longdestedt told you... He thought it would be easier for the Allied troops to land from Calais to move eastward, and believed that the Allied attack on Calais could relieve the threat of V1."
"Is there any problem?" Rommel asked.
"Can't the Allies reach these strategic goals by landing from the Brittany Peninsula?" Qin Chuan asked back: "There is better transportation south of the Brittany Peninsula. The Allies can quickly penetrate into the depths of France and surround the Calais area to achieve these strategic goals mentioned by Marshal Longdestedt, that is, it is only a matter of time before the troops advance eastward and lift the threat of V1!"
Rommel nodded.
After thinking about it, his face became very ugly, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth and cursed: "These bastards!"
Qin Chuan knew why Rommel had such a behavior.
Because if what Qin Chuan said is true, it means that Marshal Longdestedt only provided Rommel with a small part of the information, while the key information was concealed.
However, it is precisely because of this that Marshal Longdestedt and others were deceived by the false information provided by the British, but Rommel did not, so there was a disagreement in strategic judgment.
If Rommel also had the "information", it would be hard for Rommel to believe that the Allies were going to attack Calais!
After a moment of silence, Rommel took off his armed belt and military cap from the hanger without saying a word. While tidying up, he said to Qin Chuan and Colonel Slein: "Let's go to the Western Front Command immediately!"
Qin Chuan originally wanted to rest in bed for a while, but from Colonel Slein's eyes, Qin Chuan knew that he had similar wishes... because the inspections these days were either on the front line or in the car, and even at night, they almost never stopped.
The two thought they had finally had a rest at the command center, but they obviously underestimated Rommel's "permanent motion machine".
What's even more terrifying is that Rommel thought others had endless energy like him.
So, Qin Chuan and Colonel Slein had no choice but to get on the car with Rommel and drove to Paris again.
It was 10:30 when I arrived at the commander-in-chief of Paris. The person on duty at the gate happened to be the second lieutenant that Qin Chuan met last time.
This time, he did not dare to stop the person and asked for the ID, but instead saluted Rommel and others straight.
Rommel just casually replied, but still walked straight in.
It was daytime and at 10:30 in the morning, it should be the time when the command center was busy, but the fact surprised Qin Chuan and Slein... The command center had only a few staff officers and correspondents sorting documents, and a few people were scattered. When they saw Rommel, they hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.
"Where is Marshal Longdestedt?" Rommel asked.
"Sorry, Your Excellency Marshal!" The counselor replied: "I'm not sure, but I think... it should be in the restaurant!"
Rommel nodded in a clear way, then turned around and walked back with Qin Chuan and others.
Colonel Slain couldn't help but tease: "Master Longdstedt really knows how to enjoy it, and he starts having lunch at half past ten!"
Rommel couldn't help laughing: "Col. If you think they're having lunch... that's a big mistake!"
“You mean…”
"Did you notice how the major answered just now?" Rommel said: "He said 'he wasn't sure', which means that Marshal Longdstedt had never been to the command center in the morning!"
Colonel Slain couldn't help but say "Oh".
This means... Marshal Longdestedt was enjoying breakfast at this time.
Rommel guessed correctly. When the crowd drove to a restaurant called "Bold Rooster" a few miles away, they saw Marshal Longdstedt and several generals having breakfast together.
"Oh, Marshal Rommel!" Seeing Rommel "break" in, Longdstedt politely reached out to invite Rommel and said, "Dining with us?"
"No, Commander-in-Chief!" Rommel obviously had a bad relationship with Marshal Longdstedt, so he spoke very stiffly: "I'm here this time, I have a few questions to ask the Commander-in-Chief!"
"Please sit!" Longdstedt raised his head to an empty seat in front of the dining table without any haste.
Qin Chuan noticed that Longdestedt was sixty and seventy years old, because his eyelids were weak and his skin was pale and weak, which was a sharp contrast with Rommel's vigorous energy.
While calmly spreading caviar to the bread, Rondersted his head to signal Rommel to continue.
"First of all, I want to introduce my two subordinates!" Rommel said: "To my left is Colonel Slein, the commander of the 1st Infantry Regiment!"
"I've heard of you, Colonel!" said Longdstedt, "The 1st Infantry Regiment, the most heroic elite of the Empire, is very happy to see you!"
"So too, marshal!" Colonel Slain replied.
Rommel continued to introduce: "On my right is Lieutenant Colonel Frick, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Infantry Regiment!"
"I'm glad to see you!" Longdestedt nodded at Qin Chuan with a casual expression, and then threw a freshly cut piece of blood-stained steak to the pit bull squatting beside him staring at the dining table and making a low cry.
While the pit bull was eating, Longdestedt stroked it lovingly for a few times.
"I'm honored, Mr. Marshal!" Qin Chuan replied. He actually hated this kind of noble etiquette.
"Oh, I forgot to say another name for Lieutenant Colonel Flick!" Rommel said: "He is the 'Legend Sergeant'!"
The generals present couldn't help but look at each other, and even Longdestedt gave Qin Chuan a surprised look. He looked at Qin Chuan for a while and nodded and said, "Lieutenant Colonel, I have heard a lot about you. I want you to know that everything you have done makes us, who are all imperial soldiers, feel honored!"
"Thank you, Your Excellency Marshal!" Qin Chuan replied stiffly.
"So, Marshal Rommel..." Longdstedt turned his eyes to Rommel: "You are here this time to show me that you have such an excellent subordinate? I don't think you need to do this!"
Several generals on the dining table laughed a few times.
Chapter completed!