"Heinz, shut up and don't talk nonsense." Goering glared at Chen Dao and shouted.

Chen Dao snorted coldly, lowered his head, and stopped talking.

Mussolini suddenly felt that his self-esteem had been greatly damaged, because Chen Dao's cold snort was directed at him.

This leader has given you a medal in vain, and you dare to use such an attitude towards me, Mussolini instantly felt a strong dissatisfaction with Chen Dao in his heart.

Goering wanted to calm things down, but Hitler didn't think to let Chen Dao go, he said with a cold face: "Heinz. Feng. General Rosen, do you know what you're talking about? How dare you disobey my orders? ”

Hearing Hitler call out Chen Dao's full name in a hurry, Mussolini couldn't help but feel extremely relieved.

Dare not to give Hitler face in public, this young man is too impulsive, waiting to bear Hitler's wrath.

"My reason is simple, I just don't want my men to fight meaningless battles, I don't want them to make meaningless sacrifices, and I also want to take care of their emotions.

Not only me, but even my subordinates already knew that Monsieur Mussolini wanted to bring all the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean into his sphere of influence, and that the only benefit that Germany could get was to build a few military bases in the Middle East, and that our contribution was completely disproportionate to our gains.

Herman. The officers and men of the Göring division were extremely dissatisfied with this outcome, and the dissatisfaction in their hearts would inevitably lead to a decline in combat effectiveness, which in turn would lead to unforeseen consequences. I'll have to take some time to reassure them. They can't be involved in battle for the time being. ”

"Nonsense. Who said Mussolini wanted to bring all the countries bordering the Mediterranean to his sphere of influence? This is a rumor. Negotiations are underway between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries. Now that the negotiations have not yet come to a conclusion, what can your subordinates know? And how do they know? It's not you, the division commander, who are spreading rumors behind your back. Hitler slapped the table and yelled at Chen Dao, so loud that the windows of the conference room trembled.

"I'm not spreading rumors, don't frame me. My subordinates said that the Foreign Office was betraying the interests of Germany and betraying all our hard-earned gains to the Italians. Chen Dao shouted to Hitler without showing weakness, and his voice instantly overpowered Hitler.

"Short-sighted, what do you know? In doing so, you are undermining our friendship with our allies. You are clearly doing this to make the British see our jokes, a bunch of fools. ”

Without waiting for Chen Dao to speak again, Setler shouted, "Someone." ”

Two guards with MP40 submachine guns heard the shouts and immediately pushed the door and walked into the conference room.

"I order Heinz to be dismissed. Feng. Lieutenant General Herman Rosen. The post of commander of the Goering division was transferred to the Air Force Military Court for trial on charges of disobedience. General Rosen, do you still refuse to carry out this order? ”。 Hitler stared at Chen Dao and asked.

"Hmph, if you go to a military court, you will go to a military court, and I obey the order of the Führer." Chen Dao stood up and said nonchalantly.

"Heinz, that's enough. Do you know what you're doing? Immediately apologize to the Fuhrer and His Excellency the Leader. Goerin stood up and yelled at Chen Dao.

"I'm not wrong, why should I apologize? I'm going to report to the court-martial. Chen Dao said and walked out majestically.

Goering reached out and grabbed Chen Dao's arm to stop him. was thrown away by Chen Dao.

The door of the conference room slammed shut, and Chen Dao's figure disappeared from everyone's eyes.

"Führer, Heinz has been experiencing some unhappy things recently, his mood is a little unstable, he is not usually so ignorant, I hope you" Goering stood beside Hitler with a smiling face to excuse Chen Dao.

"Isn't he what you're used to? You don't have to intercede for him, I have to keep him sober. Hitler did not give Goering the slightest face, and said bluntly.

Göring was about to plead again, but Hitler waved his hand and said, "Sit down, and we'll have a meeting." ”

Göring was blocked before he could speak, so he sat down stupidly, and then desperately glanced at Mussolini and Mussolini, who were sitting opposite.

Mussolini sat on the sidelines and watched the conflict that had just unfolded, his anger burning in his heart, and he only pretended not to see Goering's frequent glances.

It wasn't until Marshal Badogrio's arm lightly touched him that he said casually: "General Rosen is a young soldier, not a politician, he doesn't look at things so long-term, and his temper is a little impatient, these are all forgivable, I don't think he should be allowed to go to a military court, just lock him up for a few days." ”

"Yuan was born first, General Rosen was just impulsive, and going to the military court is a bit too serious, and it is enough to lock him up for a few days." Badoglio is also a good man.

"For the sake of Mr. Leader and Mr. Marshal, he can not go to court-martial. Herman, you go back and lock him up for ten days, sober him up. ”

Goering gave Mussolini and Badogglio a grateful look, and then said: "After the meeting, I will personally go to the confinement to teach him a lesson, so that he will know that the will of the Führer cannot be provoked." It's just that his position as division commander "

"No, he must be relieved of his position as division commander, this matter is non-negotiable, don't mention it again." Hitler cleanly cut off Goering's thoughts.

Hitler's face then changed, and he said to Mussolini with a smile: "Mr. Leader, I am really sorry, I hope that what happened just now will not affect your mood, and I hope that what happened just now will not affect the normal exchanges between our two countries." ”

Mussolini touched his "extremely smart" bald head and said in a high manner: "I won't deal with a young man, you don't have to worry." ”

Marshal Badogglio continued: "Your Excellency, about Herman. How do you think the matter of the Goering Motorized Rifle Division going south to Ethiopia should be resolved? ”

Hitler did not answer immediately, but picked up the glass in his hand and drank water.

Looking at Hitler's thoughtful expression as he drank water, Mussolini and Badoglio's hearts hung again.

I was so troubled by that kid. Something must have changed, right?

"Herman. Promoted Colonel Mandol to Major General of the Air Force. He then succeeded Herman. The commander of the Goering Division, by the 15th of this month at the latest, must leave for the south, without a minute of delay. Hitler said.

Goering nodded dejectedly.

Mussolini and Badogglio burst into laughter.

"Yuan Xiansheng, thank you so much, I'm proud to have an ally like you." Mussolini said.

"We're allies, and it's too polite for you to say that." Hitler said with a smile.

After Hitler and Mussolini reached an agreement, a breakthrough was made in the dispute between the two foreign ministries of the two countries.

The Italian Foreign Ministry renounced its intentions to occupy Syria and Lebanon. and included the two countries in Germany's sphere of influence.

After some fierce bargaining, Mussolini gritted his teeth and decided to give up his ambitions against Jordan in exchange for the rapid southward movement of the German army.

Only Mussolini refused to give up in any case, claiming that Jerusalem in Palestine is the holy place of Christianity, and Italy, which owns Rome and the Vatican, should have the ownership of Palestine.

In response to Mussolini's insistence, Hitler faithfully fulfilled his obligations as an ally by choosing to put aside the controversy, develop together, and drive out the reactionary forces of the British first.

Following Hitler's order, the 12th Army and the 1st Panzer Army of the German Army entered Yugoslavia by train and went straight to the Nancy border in southern Yugoslavia.

More than 300 combat planes of the Luftwaffe's Eighth Air Force were also transferred to various airfields in southern Yugoslavia. Prepare to fight in conjunction with the Army.

In Syria, the 7th, 10th and 90th Light Divisions, which had been recovering for a long time, entered Iraqi territory with little resistance. Kill Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

Unlike the rapid advance on the Balkan front and in the Iraqi direction, Mussolini's concern was Herman. The garrison of the Goering division was a different story at this time.

After receiving the order to pluck, Herman. Goering's division not only did not assemble, but carried out beautification works on the barracks.

Long banners hung on the walls around the barracks, and huge wooden signs were erected in the open space of the barracks, on which Hermann was written. The psychological appeal of the officers and men of the Goering Division.

We're going home!

We want Division Commander Rosen back!

Christmas, not war!

Herman. The mutations in the camp of the Goering division soon reached the ears of Marshal Graziani, and then to Rome.

Mussolini's official residence, Palazzo Venezia.

"What's going on? Do they want to mutiny? I knew that the kid's troops were unreliable, and they all deserved to be shot. Mussolini angrily shouted at Marshal Badoglio, who had come to report the news.

Marshal Badoglio said with a blank face: "Now is not the time to talk about this, Duke Auster is in urgent need of reinforcements, Herman. Now that Goering has openly disobeyed his orders and refused to go south, let's think about how to deal with this matter, right? ”

"What about their division commanders? What about the little man surnamed Mandolfir? Why not catch it? Mussolini shouted.

"A telegram from Field Marshal Graziani said that General Mantufer had suffered a sudden acute appendicitis on the day he was promoted to division commander and had returned to Berlin to recuperate. The Goering division was Colonel Schumacher, the commander of the armored regiment. Marshal Badoglio recalled.

"Why didn't he stop the mutiny of his subordinates? He knew that this was a serious dereliction of duty and that he was going to be court-martialed. Mussolini then shouted.

Badoglio glanced angrily at the telegram on Mussolini's desk.

You've just read the telegram, and it's written down all the details, what kind of brain are you? Forgot about it so quickly.

Marshal Badoglio couldn't help but sigh after complaining a few words in his heart.

"It was Colonel Schumacher who took the lead, Hermann. It was only then that the officers and men of Goering's division began to make trouble. ”

"I knew that the Germans were unreliable, and immediately informed Berlin of this, and I wanted to see what that ridiculous mustachioed guy did with this scandal?" Mussolini shouted angrily.

Hitler's response was swift, and on the morning of December 14, Mussolini had just sent a telegram of questioning. In the afternoon of the same day. Hitler's reply was sent to Mussolini's office. And the one who came to deliver the letter was the commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe, Hermann. Goring.

Mussolini sat behind his desk and waved his hand very coldly: "Marshal Goering, please take a seat." ”

Goering unceremoniously sat down across from Mussolini and said listlessly: "I am very sorry, Your Excellency, for the sake of Hermann. The Führer was ashamed of the performance of the Göring division, and was saddened by the delay in the course of the war, which the Führer was very distressed about. He asked me to bring you a message, asking you to forgive us for our mistakes and hoping that this incident would not affect the friendship between our two countries. ”

Mussolini glanced at Goering with slanted eyes, and then said lightly: "The mutiny of the troops on the front line is something that none of us could have predicted, and there is no need for you to apologize to me." I just want to know, what did Mr. Hitler and you decide to do about this? ”

The processing scenario consists of two commands. First, Germany would send the newly formed 15th Panzer Division into Egypt to cooperate with your ** team to fight the British; Second," said Goering, who suddenly stopped, and a gloomy mist crept over his face.

"Your Excellency, Leader. You'd better see for yourself, right? Goering said as he took out a blank piece of paper from his briefcase and handed it to Mussolini, then turned his head to look out the window.

Mussolini glanced at Goering suspiciously. Look down at the handwriting on the white paper.

I see, no wonder he has this expression.

Mussolini looked at the second solution on the white paper, and instantly felt a bad breath, and his mood was extremely comfortable.

After a long time of darkness, Mussolini handed the white paper to Marshal Badogglio beside him, and then pretended to say: "My suggestion is to arrest the person who is primarily responsible, and then transfer it to a military court for trial. Herman, all I can say is that I have a lot of respect for Herman. I regret the withdrawal of the Goering division, so I wrote a letter to Yuan Xiansheng and advised him not to revoke Herman. The name of the Goering Division, after all, it is named after you. ”

"Thank you for your kindness, although it will be difficult to get the Führer to revoke the order, I think he should give you face."

Göring had a grateful look on his face.

"Mr. Marshal, the 15th Panzer Division is a newly formed unit, and its combat effectiveness is comparable to that of Herman. Goering? "Marshal Badogglio asks a crucial question.

"Don't worry, although the 15th Armored Division is a newly established unit, its main combat force, the 8th Armored Regiment, comes from the old 3rd Armored Division, and the rest of the troops come from the 33rd Division, the old infantry division, both of which have participated in the Polish and French campaigns, and have rich combat experience, as long as it takes a little time to adapt to the climate and geographical conditions of Africa." Goering said.

Mussolini and Badoglio were relieved.

After another conversation about the war in Africa, Mussolini wrote a letter of plea to Goering, and Goering flew back to Berlin.

A day later, Mussolini received a telegram from Goering.

Mussolini's letter of plea had no effect, and Hitler was furious and insisted on removing Hermann. Goering's division was called, and the whole division was ordered to return to China immediately, and Colonel Schumacher, who led the trouble, was escorted back to Berlin by the military police of the air force for trial.

Learned about Herman. After the shameful end of the Goering division, Mussolini sneered.

That's right, this kind of garbage troops, as well as their garbage commanders, should be treated with this kind of iron fist, and this kind of unhealthy atmosphere must not be allowed to spread in the army.

Unlike the gloating Mussolini, Marshal Badogglio had a worried face on his face.

"Leader, things don't seem to be rosy."

"What's the matter?" Mussolini asked.

"Herman. The Goering Division was to be transferred back home, the 15th Panzer Division was to be transferred to Egypt, and they had to undergo adaptation training after they arrived in Egypt, which would take at least a month. It will take at least half a month to twenty days to travel from Egypt to Ethiopia, and I wonder if the Duke of Oster can hold out for such a long time? ”

The smile on Mussolini's face froze instantly (to be continued......)