"This stupid pig!" After walking out of the ward, Leifer went to a place where no one was around and cursed secretly.
He had just defeated the powerful British Forbes Task Force for the Kingdom of Italy and Mussolini's "New Roman Empire" and captured the first ever aircraft carrier for the Italian Navy.
In terms of merit, who else in the whole of Italy can compare with Admiral Leifer!
However, just because something went wrong with his subordinates, Mussolini, a stupid pig, actually ordered him to fly back and forth between Tobruk and Rome to "die".
No reward for merit, but heavy punishment for small crimes!
Such an idiot is actually his immediate boss!
Every time Leifer thought about this, he was so angry that he wanted to hit him with a pillar.
At first, Leifer thought that Mussolini and he had very similar temperaments and had a good impression of him.
Mussolini was ambitious, and so was Leifer. Until today, Leifer had always regarded Mussolini as a good leader to whom he could be loyal.
However, what happened today gave him a chill.
After working as Mussolini's thug for so many years and making such huge military exploits for his "New Roman Empire", in the end he turned against him so easily.
"Boom!" Leifer punched the wall hard.
The excessive force caused some pain to the bones at the tip of his fist. However, what was more painful at this moment was his heart that was still boiling with blood not long ago.
Mussolini actually treated himself like a dog!
He was humiliated in public, ridiculed in every possible way, and transferred Graziani, who had interceded on his behalf, to Africa without mentioning a word about his illustrious military exploits.
Do you really think Leifer has no self-respect?
However, while Leifer secretly resented Mussolini, another vice admiral who had been with him in the ward and witnessed everything quietly walked up behind him.
Although they are both from the navy, this civilian lieutenant general who has stayed in Rome for a long time and Leifer, the "military" general who leads troops in war, are not familiar with each other.
"General Leifer, please wait!"
The Lieutenant General who was catching up suddenly made a voice, which made Leifer feel a little surprised.
"Who are you?" Leifer obviously failed to recognize the name of the lieutenant general who was chasing after him.
"It's not surprising that General Leifer doesn't know me. After all, I usually stay in the office and rarely go out to the army." The lieutenant general smiled very kindly and introduced himself: "Please allow me to introduce myself.
Name, Abraham Kelber."
Abraham was originally a small person. If it weren't for the respect and support he received from Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Rossi, he would not have even been able to reach the rank of major general, let alone a lieutenant general.
"So Lieutenant General Abraham," Leifer glanced at the military rank on the other's shoulder and asked calmly, "What do you want from me?"
"It's not a big deal, it's just that I admire you very much, the general who defeated the British Royal Navy, and I want to get to know an outstanding general like you." The lieutenant general smiled and complimented: "Looking at the generals in our Italian Navy, it can be said that they are quite good.
No one's military exploits can compare with yours, general."
"That's true." Leifer nodded happily.
As long as you are a human being, you will like words that praise yourself. What's more, when Mussolini scolded him, Leifer must have been in a good mood when he heard the praise of his close friend.
However, Abraham's purpose in finding Leifer was not just to praise him.
Immediately afterwards, Abraham revealed his true intention of coming: "Admiral Leifer, in fact, Deputy Prime Minister Rossi admires you very much. You also know that Deputy Minister Rossi single-handedly facilitated this naval battle.
He has always wanted to reward those who have made great contributions to the war."
Deputy Prime Minister Rossi?!
When Leifer heard this, he suddenly seemed to understand something.
"You are Deputy Prime Minister Rossi's man. Did he ask you to come?" Leifer asked Abraham cross-examined.
It's not because he hates Rossi. On the contrary, Leifer even has a great affection for Rossi who approved the Oran naval battle. In a sense, it is Rossi's order that makes him Leifer.
Your victory in this battle cannot be overstated.
"Yes, I have been working for Deputy Prime Minister Rossi." Abraham revealed his identity openly and openly.
After all, Abraham saw all the way Mussolini humiliated Leifer, and the unconcealed anger that followed Leifer after he came out.
This is the best time to win over Leifer!
"Deputy Prime Minister Rossi said that given Admiral Leifer's great contribution in the Battle of Oran, it is not too late to be promoted to Admiral. As long as General Leifer is willing, the Deputy Prime Minister will prepare to recruit Admiral Leifer as soon as possible.
Signal for promotion to Admiral."
Leifer finally understood what Abraham meant.
The other party couldn't possibly ask if he wanted to obtain the title of marshal. After all, only fools would not want to take their status further.
Napoleon once said, "A soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier."
Leifer, who had always regarded Napoleon as his idol, also agreed with this view.
The title of marshal is the greatest honor for a soldier. It is the title that many people pursue throughout their lives. As long as you are a soldier, you will not be stupid enough to refuse the title of marshal that is within your reach.
What Abraham really asked himself was whether he was willing to serve under Rossi.
"Let me think about it..." Although Leifer saw through everything, he couldn't make a decision at the moment.
"General, you don't have much chance." Abraham encouraged from the side, fanning the flames: "Once the leader recovers his body, comes out of the hospital, and takes over various affairs. By then, even if Deputy Prime Minister Rossi wants to help you be promoted to marshal,
If the Prime Minister blocks it, I guess you won't be able to get promoted..."
It can be said that Abraham's words hit Leifer's weakness exactly.
That's right, Mussolini has shown no respect for himself today. If he puts his hot face on the leader's cold ass again and continues to do things for Mussolini stupidly, his courtesy will probably be in vain.
On the other hand, Deputy Prime Minister Rossi, although he has always behaved peacefully and ignored important matters, at critical moments, such as the Battle of Oran, he was actually able to mobilize the elite of the Italian Navy to fight on his own in a short period of time, and obtained all kinds of support.
unanimous approval.
Judging from this point alone, Deputy Prime Minister Rossi seems to be much more capable than he appears.
Knowing this, Leifer quickly responded: "Tell Deputy Prime Minister Rossi for me that I will definitely visit him tomorrow to thank him for his kindness. If there is anything he needs me to do in the future, please just ask him to do it."
tell me."
Leifer has never been a timid person. Once he makes a decision, he can immediately implement it without any hesitation.
Otherwise, he would not have given up on a sure-win situation in the Battle of Oran, ignored the French navy, avoided joint operations, and chosen the strategy of defeating the British fleet alone.
Although Leifer was able to win that battle, it was inseparable from the support of the German submarine force. However, Leifer showed no cowardice in that battle.
He is an ambitious man, always has been!
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