Chapter 13: The Clouds

It was already half past eight in the evening when Leon arrived outside the Inspectorate of Military Supervision.

After he explained his identity to the guards at the gate of the compound of the Military Supervision Bureau, one of the guards ran back to the courtyard to report to his superiors.

"Sir, a German lieutenant colonel who calls himself Leon Andrés is visiting you outside." The servant of the Military Administration came to Renault's bedroom and knocked on the door.

Renault, who had just received a telegram from the country, was about to go to bed, and when he heard the servant's words, he was about to say nothing, but when the words came to his lips, he stopped them, and Renault thought to himself: "Leon Andrés? It seems that the first confidant of Lieutenant General Strauss, the head of the German War Chief, is called Leon Andrés. ”

Then Renault remembered the clear content of the reply telegram he had just received to win over Germany, and couldn't help but smile, he was worried about how he could convey to the upper echelons of the German army the intention of France to win over Germany, so a confidant of Lieutenant General Strauss, the chief of operations, came, God is helping me. Then he hurriedly said to the servant at the door, "Let him come directly to my bedroom." ”

After a while, Renault met a young Wehrmacht lieutenant colonel, and after the two sat down, Renault asked suspiciously: "You are Lieutenant Colonel Leon Andrés?" ”

Leon smiled and said, "Don't you think I'm like it?" ”

Colonel Renault smiled embarrassedly: "I'm sorry! You are so young, I have never seen a lieutenant colonel as young as you. ”

Leon laughed, and then said with a sad face: "First of all, I personally apologize for the damage caused to the people of your country by the war a few years ago. ”

Colonel Reynaud also put away his smile when he heard this: "For the last war, I think that if Germany can recognize its mistakes, it will be worthy of our forgiveness." I guess Mr. Andrés didn't come to visit me so late today to apologize. ”

Leon leaned forward slightly and said, "Colonel Reynolds, I wonder what you think about the current situation in Europe?" ”

Renault couldn't figure out the meaning of Lyon's words for a while, and replied cautiously: "Britain and we France are equal, what's wrong?" ”

Leon hooked the corners of his mouth: "Then Colonel Reynold, who do you think Britain will attack in order to consolidate its world hegemony after Britain collapses our Germany?" ”

Colonel Reynold's face changed, and he thought: Why did Germany suddenly ask this question, did they understand our intentions? No, that's a bit out of plan. Then he pretended to be slightly angry and said to Leon: "Watch your words, Lieutenant Colonel! I can interpret this as a wedge between you or your country to sow discord between our country and Great Britain! ”

Leon paused when he saw Reynolds and said this, and knew in his heart that there was a joke: "With all due respect, Colonel Reynolds, it is entirely possible for Britain to attack France - after all, your country has been at war with them for 116 years before, and those self-righteous British will not allow a country with only one strait from them to grow!" ”

Colonel Renault thought carefully for a long time, and then sighed: "Mr. Andres, your reminder is indeed reasonable, but this is not something I can decide, I need to consult my superiors." ”

Seeing that Renault was deep in thought, Leon stood up with interest: "Colonel Renault, it's not early, I won't disturb your rest, good night!" Then he exited Renault's bedroom.

Lyon didn't intend to draw France into an alliance at the beginning, but Reynaud and the government behind him were willing to think about it, and Lyon achieved his goal - he had already widened the gap between Britain and France.

The next day, Leon came to the Arms Control Bureau again, but this time he did not come to see Renault, he came to find the British representative, Lieutenant Colonel Allen.

Lyon, who was familiar with it, asked the guards to inform Lieutenant Colonel Allen, and after receiving an affirmative answer, he walked into the office of the British representative.

Lieutenant Colonel Allen was a standard English gentleman, and he made a very standard greeting when he saw Leon, and Leon had made sufficient preparations before coming, so he also returned the salute with standard etiquette, which made Lieutenant Colonel Allen have a great impression of Leon.

Lieutenant Colonel Allen smiled and invited Leon to sit down, saying, "Oh, Mr. Andrés, if the Germans were as polite as you, I am afraid I would not have had a chance to sit here." Although Lieutenant Colonel Allen had a good impression of Lyon, Germany, as a defeated country, was inevitably ridiculed by him.

Leon frowned, then stretched out again, and said with a smile: "Mr. Allen is really joking, my people have always been humble and polite to their friends. Then after a pause, he continued: "Of course, I have not come to-day to discuss the question of politeness, and I have evidence in my hand that your colleague, Colonel Reynolds, has advised France to be on guard and prepare for war with the British Empire. ”

The reason why Leon said something so scary was that he was sure that Lieutenant Colonel Allen and Colonel Renault would not directly confront each other face to face, but silently guard against it in their hearts.

Lieutenant Colonel Allen said suspiciously, "Where did you get the news?" I advise you not to try to sow discord between our England and France. ”

Leon replied earnestly: "This information is true, and I will remind you that you do not want any more wars, the people have suffered enough. In fact, Lieutenant Colonel Allen also believed that France might have been really wary of Britain and was even preparing for war.

The reason why Lieutenant Colonel Allen knew was because Britain was also wary of France, and was also preparing for a possible Anglo-French war in the future, but from Lieutenant Colonel Allen's point of view, he did not want Britain and France to fight in the nest as a last resort, but the ambitions of the French were gradually revealed.

No one knows the potential of the German state better than Lieutenant Colonel Allen, who has lived in Germany for a long time, and their people have not yet thrown in the towel. The Germanic peoples, like those of the Far East, were impossible to conquer.

You may be able to defeat him, but you will never be able to make them bow their heads, which is why the Chinese nation does not have the ability to colonize it even when it is at its weakest. The defeat in the First World War was a humiliating affair for all Germans, but no one wanted to give in, unlike an island nation.

Shaking his head, Lieutenant Colonel Allen came back to his senses and said: "Whether this information is true or not, I personally thank you for your efforts for peace, you are right, the people can no longer stand more unnecessary casualties, so please also learn a lesson from you and the German government behind you, and do not make mistakes again." After saying that, his eyes stared at Leon as if he could see his thoughts in his eyes.

Leon just smiled: "Of course, neither the German people nor the German government want another war. Then he stood up and said, "Then I will not disturb you, and I will take my leave." ”

Lieutenant Colonel Allen stood up and sent Leon to the door, then turned and returned to the room.

He didn't hear Leon say in an inaudible voice that seemed to be talking to himself: "At least the German people will not go to war now!" ”