"Yes, the 5th SS Division is already on collective standby. Repeat, the 5th SS Division was already on collective standby. Standing on the other end of the line was a staff officer with the rank of SS lieutenant colonel on his shoulder.

"General Modell, should we report to the Wehrmacht." After putting down the phone, as the divisional staff officer of the 1st SS Division, Terrell once again reminded: "After all, this operation is a blatant challenge to the Treaty of Versailles, and once the French counterattack, we will not be able to resist it at all." At the very least, we should also give the Wehrmacht command a wake-up call and prepare them. ”

Glancing at the worried Terrell, Moder, who had been following Reinhardt for more than 10 years, only mentioned lightly: "Lieutenant Colonel Terrell, take a look at the uniform you are wearing." Is this black, or green? ”

"Black, General!" Without hesitation, Terrell stood upright, raised his right hand and saluted 45 degrees in reply.

Moder was very pleased with this reaction, which meant that Terrell was at least firmly on the SS side.

"Don't be too reserved, Lieutenant Colonel Terrel." Patting Terrell on the shoulder with his hand, Moder smiled: "I don't doubt your loyalty to the Führer. I just want to remind you how our Party Guard has developed to where it is today. ”

A smile appeared on the corner of Moder's mouth: "Who would have thought that the defeated Germany could have such a huge force. Not only are we numerous, but we are also well-trained and determined. Remember that in that Ruhr battle, Admiral Steve, with the backbone of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd SS Divisions, defeated the well-equipped elite of the French army? ”

"Remember, Admiral. I studied the analysis of that campaign over and over again in military school. "This is the reason why I joined the SS, I want to join this glorious and powerful collective," said Terrell proudly. ”

"That's why I joined the SS." After handing a signed document to the adjutant who came over, Moder laughed at Terrel: "At that time, the SS was much worse equipped than it is now, there was no air support, and there were not enough heavy weapons. ”

Modell paused, and said with a burning gaze: "But the SS at that time defeated the elite of the French army and defeated the army known as the first in Europe!" At that time, the SS was not the most well-organized unit, nor was it the best unit in training. However, the SS at that time was the trump card army of the whole of Germany! ”

"Believe in the Führer, believe that victory will come to Germany. The fighting power of the SS came from our will. Speaking of this, Modell smiled slyly: "It is not only the 3 divisions of Admiral Steve that dare to clean up the French in the SS. The 5th Division, under my Moder, is not made of rubbish. If the French dare to fight back, we will not be relentless! ”

..........

"Cough, cough, cough, cough....... You shouldn't have told me now. Sickett, who had been getting worse lately, was sitting in the new leather chair in his office, flipping through Reinhardt's report.

"Teacher, I've told you many times. You just don't agree with me and think it's too risky. Although Reinhardt and Sickt have had a disagreement with Sickert on many of his recent bold moves, he respectfully apologized to his first military mentor after the crossing: "I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sure the French won't fight back, but I can't convince everyone to believe it. ”

"So you bypassed the Wehrmacht and privately mobilized the SS to occupy the Rhineland." Sickert shook his head and said earnestly, "You have a strong ability to predict, which is a merit that you have shown countless times before. But you shouldn't rely too much on this kind of prediction........ I've told you many times that a good military strategist, or a good politician, must make any decision with reason. I know that the Germany of the future belongs to you. Therefore, you should make the people around you trust you and believe in your every decision. ”

"Teacher......." Reinhardt, who realized that he was a little sorry for this mentor, wanted to explain something with guilt.

Sickert waved his hand and interrupted Reinhardt's defense, "You don't need to explain anything to me, I actually trust your prediction." The reason why I've been against you lately is just to see how far you can convince those around you. Your future road will not be smooth sailing, and you must learn to trust your every decision in the face of adversity. ”

For a moment, a thought recurred in Reinhardt's mind. He couldn't help but shudder, could it be .......

"I'm running out of time, there are things I have to teach you. I consider myself a pure military strategist, and German generals have a tradition of never asking about politics. But ......." Sickett's tone sank: "That doesn't mean I understand politics!" ”

"Don't look at your smooth ride now, step by step. However, this is only the reason why the Guowen Ke consortium chose to hibernate. Once you encounter an unexpected failure in the future, many people will jump out against you or even assassinate you. There was a rare tenderness in Sickert's eyes: "You are the most gifted student I have ever met." I've been witnessing your growth over the years. What you need to learn most now is to stand up to those who are wrong against you, cough, cough, cough ......."

Reinhardt bowed his head, he didn't realize that the teacher who had always been at odds with him lately would love him so much. When his gaze was still on the surface, Sickert, as his mentor, had already thought of a deeper, more future place for himself.

At this time, Reinhardt finally understood why Sickert, who had always stood with him, would suddenly oppose his judgment after judgment during this time. This respectable military strategist, there is not much time left. He's using his last chance to teach his only student how to be a good leader.

"I have sent the 5th Cavalry Division of the Wehrmacht under Rommel to Stuttgart, and if the French counterattack, he will be able to quickly return fire from Stuttgart." Taking a sip of black tea, Sickert said lightly: "In addition, the three infantry divisions of the Wehrmacht have long been transferred to the German-French border area. In order to evade the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles, these forces had twice the strength of the regular divisions, you know. ”

After listening to Sickert's short words, Reinhardt looked up in surprise.

Sickert in front of him regained his confidence and sharpness when he explained the military examples to Reinhardt, and said with a firm look: "If the French army dares to counterattack into Germany, I will let them know how powerful the German Wehrmacht is today." In 4 directions, the units of the Wehrmacht were able to launch an assault. When the time comes, your SS will only need to stay and stabilize the line. ”

"Thank you, teacher." Reinhardt bowed deeply.