After a brief stay in Alexander, and at Eisenhower's repeated urgings, the vast Combined Fleet set out on its way to India. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

The German First Aircraft Carrier Formation, with the aircraft carriers Zeppelin and Peter Strassa, and the battleships Bismarck and Tirpitz as the core, served as escorts, and nearly 40 transport ships, loaded with the headquarters of the US Seventh Army, the headquarters of the Second Army, and the 1st Infantry Division, the 7th Mountain Division of the German Waffen-SS, as well as countless weapons, ammunition, and fuel, sailed through the Suez Canal and sailed on the surface of the Red Sea.

Because of the drag of the transport ships, the fleet moved at a speed of eight knots.

In the Red Sea, there was no fear of a surprise attack by the Japanese Combined Fleet, and the fleet's life at sea was very leisurely, except for four people.

On the aft deck of the Prinz Eugen, Major Lorenz hid here under the pretext of blowing the wind, and soon, the three guys who were peeling potatoes on the Prinz Eugen also touched the aft deck.

Needless to say, the three were none other than Second Lieutenant Bach, Sergeant Nobel, and Sergeant Nietzsche.

Major Lorenz said: "December is coming, I am afraid that I will not be able to cope with it alone, you tell me, what should I do?" ”

"We can only fight against potatoes every day, we can't help you, you can figure it out yourself." Sergeant Nobel said.

Second Lieutenant Bach said: "There is an excesses in the Governor's anomalous changes, and while he hasn't had a seizure yet, you'd better say hello to the newcomers around you in advance and let them be a little prepared." As the Governor's lieutenants, it's their job to work with you to get the Governor through this period of aberration. ”

Sergeant Nietzsche said, "We really can't help you, and the second lieutenant's advice is the best way to do it at the moment." ”

Major Lorenz frowned and was silent for a few seconds, then said, "I'll think about it again, and if necessary, I'll come back to you." ”

A few days later, when the fleet sailed to the junction of the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, it again encountered a sunny and windy day.

The smiling Ensigno, Denisha and Sophie von Jonge, were like a beautiful scenery that attracted the attention of all the sailors on the Prince Eugen.

After dinner, the sailors who were not on duty went up to the deck to look for the two beautiful ensigns.

The two ensigns lay behind the railing of the foredeck, looking at the scenery at sea, chattering about what they had seen along the way.

Second Lieutenant Jonge said, "Have you noticed lately, Mr. Major always sighs and seems to have something on his mind. ”

"yes, he's always sullen."

On the other side of the deck, the other two adjutants, Chen Zhen and Ye Wen, were teaching the little brother Salon to practice Chinese kung fu, and when the three of them bent over and bent their legs to do warm-up training, Chen Zhen said: "Have you noticed recently, the governor's face seems to be a little unpleasant. ”

"It seems to be a little yellow, is it sick?" Ye Wen said.

"People have also become very serious, not as easy-going as they used to be, and I don't dare to look at him." Sharon said.

"It may be that there is going to be a big war, he is in charge of the command of all the navy, land and air forces in the Indian Ocean Theater, and the pressure must be very great, and he should pay more attention to his physical health." Chen Zhen was a little worried.

Major Lorenz appeared on the deck, quickly found the three of them, called two beautiful secretaries, and the group returned to Major Lorenz's cabin.

After everyone sat down, Major Lorenz said: "What I am going to say next is a state secret, which only a few of you are allowed to know, and it is not allowed to be passed on. ”

As soon as a few people heard that there was a secret, they hurriedly sat upright and put on a posture of a good student who listened attentively.

"The secret is for His Excellency the Governor, who will be in an abnormal state for two months from December to January of the following year. Specifically, the behavior and language will be aggressive, and it is best not to provoke him during this time. Be up-to-energy when you talk and do things, and try not to make mistakes. ”

Hearing this earth-shattering secret, the fire of gossip in the hearts of the two female secretaries burned brightly.

Second Lieutenant Jonge asked, "What exactly has he done in the last few years?" ”

"The first year was normal, just pulling me and others to fight anti-aircraft guns for a day, all calibers, and every time I think about it, my eardrums hurt.

The second year was a bit abnormal, he dragged us to the canteen of the naval aviation headquarters, grabbed the live chickens in the canteen and bled them one by one, saying that he was going to kill a hundred chickens.

In the winter of 41 years, in Japan, there was a Chinese Chinese・・・・・・ who took refuge in Japan, named Wang or something, and I don't know what happened to anger him, he kicked the surname Wang off the warship and flew into the sea in a flat throwing motion. ”

Chen Zhen said: "The surname Wang, is it Wang Jingwei, no, is it Jingwei Wang?" ”

"It's been a bit long, I can't remember exactly, maybe it's the name."

Ye Wen said excitedly: "Your Excellency the Governor has actually done such a happy thing? It's really unexpected, the surname Wang is the number one traitor, and this kick is good. ”

Major Lorenz felt that he had made a mistake when he saw that several people were in high spirits and had no sense of crisis at all.

I want to ask them for help, is I looking for the wrong person?

Major Lorenz said in a deep voice: "Don't be careless, don't forget that we are at sea now, and today is the first day of December. If you anger him during this time, you may be the next one to be kicked into the sea. ”

Chen Zhen and the others put away their smiles and said solemnly: "I must pay attention to ・・・・・・"

"Bang bang・・・・・・" A loud slamming sound interrupted Chen Zhen's words.

The hatch opened, Chen Dao walked into the room, looked around at everyone, and said expressionlessly: "Okay, it turns out that you are all hiding here, I said why can't I find anyone." ”

Several people listened to Chen Dao's unkind tone and hurriedly stood up.

"Your Excellency, do you have any orders?" Major Lorenz asked.

"Where's my bookcase?" I couldn't find it. ”

"There were a total of seven pieces of luggage when you went out, all in your bedroom, and not one missing." Major Lorenz said.

Chen Dao rolled his eyes and thought about it.

"Seven pieces of luggage? Did you forget your bookcase? Why don't you remind me, which of you brought the book? Lend me a copy, this kind of sea life is just too boring. ”

Denisha said, "I have a copy of Greek Mythology here. ”

Chen Dao said with a calm face: "I'm not interested in that kind of third-rate mythological novels, young people want to read some classics, read some famous works, what is the point of always reading that kind of boring novels?" ”

Denissa's small face, the size of a palm, flushed.

Ensign Qiongge heard Chen Dao talk about classics and masterpieces, and hurriedly said, "I have a classic book here. ”

Chen Dao asked, "What is it?" ”

"The Bible."

Chen Dao's face turned cloudy in an instant.

"Ensign Jonge, do you know Nietzsche?"

"Yes."

"Did Nietzsche say that God is dead, you know?"

"Yes, but he meant ・・・・・・・"

What do you mean? If you don't read that kind of five-rate mythological novel in the future, you won't have any nutrition at all. ”

Chen Dao scolded the two beautiful secretaries and turned his head to look at Major Lorenz.

"Don't you usually read? Don't learn, don't know, don't want to forge ahead. ”

Chen Zhen saw Chen Dao's unkind gaze turning to him, and hurriedly said, "Your Excellency, I have a book here. ”

"What's the title of the book?"

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Chen Zhen said.

Chen Dao's eyes revealed a little interest.

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Not "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"? ”

Chen Zhen shook his head and said, "It's not "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". ”

"Bring it to me."

Chen Zhen ran out of the cabin and quickly ran back.

Chen Dao took the book, hurriedly flipped through a few pages, held the book and said to a few people: "This is called a classic, this is called a book, you have to learn more from Second Lieutenant Chen." ”

Several people nodded one after another, Chen Dao put the book into the creaky nest, and then said: "Life at sea is boring, and life in India where birds don't poop will be even more boring, especially when you see that 'bowl' of Ganges water?" I think it is also necessary for you to read a few books and cultivate your mind, so as not to be able to withstand the pressure of the Ganges water. ”

After Chen Dao finished speaking, he turned around and left.

When Chen Dao's back disappeared, Major Lorenz said: "Have you seen it, it has already begun, and it has just begun." ”

Denisha said with trepidation, "His eyes are really terrifying. ”

"There's no gentlemanly demeanor at all, it's just, what is the water of the Ganges? Listening to him, it seems to be very scary. Ensign Jonge asked.

Major Lorenz shook his head and said solemnly: "I have never seen the water of the Ganges, and we will know when we get to India." ”

After an episode, at night, Chen Zhen and Ye Wen were in their bedrooms.

Ye Wen looked up at his brother sleeping on the top bunk and said, "What are you always doing over and over?" Still sleeping? ”

"Fumiko, I feel like I made a big mistake." Chen Zhen said.

"What's wrong?"

"The Governor said he reads books to cultivate his mind?"

"yes, that's what he said." Ye Wen said.

"Who have you seen, or heard of, who has used the Romance of the Three Kingdoms to cultivate one's mind?"

"Uh・・・・・・ this, I really don't, I've only heard of the sword and sword shadow "Three Kingdoms"."

"The governor is now in an abnormal period, will something happen to him if he shows him "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"?"

"I can't say for sure, why don't you go and get the book back?" Ye Wen said.

"I didn't dare to go, I was afraid that he would kick me into the sea."

"Then don't make a noise, not every foreigner is a China expert, they don't know what book "Three Kingdoms" is."

Chen Zhen said: "Okay, when we get to India, we will find a way to find him a few books that are truly cultivating the mind and cultivating his nature. ”

When the two of them fell asleep, Chen Dao's cabin was still brightly lit.

Chen Dao held a pencil in his right hand and drew a circle on the book.

"I'd rather bear others than let me bear me. Boss Cao's famous saying that I would rather teach me to bear the world than not teach the world to bear me, it turns out that the source is here, which is really a long insight. ”

In Chen Dao's cabin, the lights didn't go out until twelve o'clock.

As the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was turned page after page, Chen Dao went further and further on the road of cultivating his mind・・・・・・