Zhang Chengtian's words triggered Rommel's memories. That was his most proud battle.
That time, Rommel received an order to ensure the safety of the flanks of the Bavarian Guards Division, but he took the initiative and carried out a decisive assault. Similarly, he led two companies to penetrate the Italian army's lines in the dark without being captured.
At dawn, he led a bayonet charge and captured an artillery battery. At the same time, his battalion also sent troops to try to expand the gap.
The Italian commander sent a battalion to counterattack, but they did not know that Rommel was within their lines. As a result, the battalion was attacked from the front and rear by two companies of Rommel, and more than 1,000 people surrendered.
At this time, his battalion commander put a total of 6 companies under his control. As a result, the 4th Brigade of Bersagliège in Italy was ambushed by him, and 50 officers and 2,000 soldiers were captured. Then he climbed up overnight
A hilltop suddenly appeared in front of the defensive position of the Salenno Brigade at dawn. The panicked Italian army surrendered without resistance. Adding up the number of prisoners, he captured a total of 100,000 prisoners in this operation that lasted three days.
There are 150 officers and 9,000 soldiers, but his total strength is less than 600.
For this victory, he was awarded the Iron Cross and promoted to captain.
After this operation, he was transferred back to Germany and served as a staff member until the end of World War I. He was then sent to participate in various military welcome meetings.
But until now, until Zhang Chengtian mentioned it again, Rommel still clearly remembers the scene when he attended the commendation meeting:
"Because the incident happened suddenly, even though His Majesty William immediately ordered the dispatch of reserve troops to reinforce the two major battlefields at the junction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy, it was still a step late. The war with Italy broke out so suddenly.
."
At that time, a member of the royal family stood on a high platform and looked at the dense crowd below: "We have carefully calculated that with the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the small number of reinforcements we sent, the chance of winning this local war is almost
It’s zero!”
"We have been psychologically prepared for the worst. We have placed deep positions to defend against the spread of the Italian army in the heart of the Tyrol province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. But..."
People held their breath.
In that moment of silence, the royal family member laughed and said loudly: "But Italy lost. It was your Bavarian Guards Division that broke through three Italian defense lines with one division, scaring the Italian royal family.
Surrender immediately and create this incredible miracle!"
"Long live the Bavarian Guards Division!"
"Long live the German Reich!"
By the time Rommel came back to his senses from his memories, the welcome ceremony had ended. Zhang Chengtian was taken away from Ludwig by Ludendorff. In fact, Ludwig also understood that only 15,000 German troops, which could not protect themselves, were allowed to be retained.
It is difficult for the navy to guarantee a place for Reinhardt. It is better to leave it to the army general who showed his kindness from the beginning and give Reinhardt a stage. Although the army's stage has also been pitifully reduced, this is after all
It's several times bigger than the Navy's stage, isn't it?
"Reinhard. This time, I, Rommel, owe you a favor! I will return it to you in the future." After leaving a word to the empty front, Rommel also returned with several colleagues.
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The day after Zhang Chengtian was assigned by Ludendorff to serve as deputy commander of the 117th Regiment of the German Wehrmacht, Ludendorff called Zhang Chengtian to his office.
In fact, Zhang Chengtian also guessed that Ludendorff would come after him for his declaration that "Garp is actually not as good as me." Only Zhang Chengtian did not expect that Ludendorff's summons would come so quickly.
"Tell me, what do you know? And, what do you mean by that sentence?" Ludendorff waited for Zhang Chengtian's answer with a sullen face. After all, in this matter, he, Ludendorff, had just begun to talk to Kaiser.
Not long after contacting Pu, the little lieutenant in front of him actually came to him so quickly! This was a dangerous signal for Ludendorff. If word spread...the consequences would be disastrous!
Looking back at Zhang Chengtian, compared with Ludendorff's vigilance, this guy's heartlessness immediately seemed too calm.
"The most elite card in Garp's hand is nothing more than the Earhart Marine Brigade. It just so happens that I have a friend who is an officer of the Earhart Marine Brigade. He told me about this." Zhang Chengtian said with a random word.
Ludendorff's first question was answered with a made-up excuse.
After all, Zhang Chengtian doesn't care about this issue. In other words, he has nothing to say. Since there is nothing to say, just don't talk about it. It's rare to travel through time, so you should always find something to talk about that can reflect your erudition.
What Zhang Chengtian wants to talk about is the post-mortem analysis of the Garp riots in later generations. There is no other reason for talking about this, just to satisfy his sense of superiority as a time traveler.
"I think for you, General, the key question is not how I learned about it, but what position should you take in this chaos?"
If after hearing this, Ludendorff still couldn't understand the meaning behind Zhang Chengtian's words, then Ludendorff would not be able to sit in the position he is today.
Looking at Ludendorff, he waved his hand and motioned for him to continue speaking. Zhang Chengtian was not polite, "First of all, General, you should have understood that it is inevitable for Garp to launch a coup. General, you may have certain feelings towards Garp.
expectations, but I suggest General that you should resolutely draw a line with Garp. And we must not only draw a line with them, but also make a statement that we are firmly against them."
Hearing this, Ludendorff frowned. Historically, Ludendorff expressed his support for Kapp's coup. And now Ludendorff is about to establish friendly relations with Kapp. Zhang Chengtian's words clearly resonate with him.
contrary to the plan.
Seeing Ludendorff frowning, he did not interrupt himself. Zhang Chengtian realized that he could continue talking, but he had to get to the point: "General, if Garp succeeds, he will get more rights, but he will never give these
The rights are given to you. Apart from using your reputation as a bargaining chip for him, what can you gain? If he fails, what will you lose?"
In Zhang Chengtian's view, Ludendorff was indeed often used as a bargaining chip by others. Whether it was the Kapp riot or the later beer hall riot. But this does not mean that Ludendorff is willing to do dowry for others. This happens to be Ludendorff's yearning for power.
A manifestation of it. Others are taking advantage of him, so he is not taking advantage of others. Unfortunately, Ludendorff's luck is not very good. All his investment actions ended in failure!
"Then what do you think I should do?" Ludendorff's sudden inquiry caught Zhang Chengtian off guard. After all, Zhang Chengtian is only a small lieutenant now, and he is not Ludendorff's confidant. Ludendorff's inquiry was
Zhang Chengtian, who wanted to show off and run away, didn't expect this.
However, Zhang Chengtian couldn't stop getting excited. Without thinking, he answered, "General, I have already said, draw a clear line and issue a statement of opposition. In addition, I suggest that you send two groups of people, one group to Stuttgart to prepare
A foothold to receive the fleeing government. A group of people set up positions in the area of Li'an Castle, 8 kilometers away from Berlin."
Garp will not have the guts to attack your position. If he initiates a war, the Wehrmacht will not ignore it.
Therefore, no matter what, you, the general who is in the center of the whirlpool and clearly opposes Garp, will become a hero after Garp's failure. Because Garp's failure is inevitable! The armies everywhere will not support him!
"Okay, you will be responsible for leading people there in Stuttgart. I will personally take charge of Li'an Fort." Ludendorff made the decision immediately after a brief hesitation. He was originally a radical, and Zhang Chengtian's plan suited him perfectly.
Therefore, everything that follows is a matter of course. As for sending Zhang Chengtian to Stuttgart, it is completely a good gesture. Ludendorff did not think that the fleeing republican government would definitely go to Stuttgart. At this time, he sent Zhang Chengtian aside, and himself
There is nothing wrong with staying around Berlin. As for sending Zhang Chengtian away, he just said that if he fled, the government would go to Stuttgart. You can't blame yourself for a wasted trip.
However, Ludendorff was still prepared to give Zhang Chengtian a certain reward: "Reinhardt, your suggestion is very useful. I am very satisfied with your loyalty. There are people of mine in the Human Resources Department, and I will let the Human Resources Department promote you."
As a captain, my position will remain unchanged for the time being."
