As everyone came up with their own ideas, the whole meeting became more and more chaotic, and various theories emerged. But there is no theory that can really stand up to scrutiny.

Looking at the arguing of those present, Sickert sighed. Originally, he wanted to gather the wisdom of the crowd and study Petain's tactics. Now it seems that the difference in height may not be able to be compensated by numbers. Petain, the French general who led to Germany's defeat in World War I, had reached a terrifying level of tactical height.

Although he was very unwilling, Sickert had to admit that he could not see through Petain's plan. Until now, Sictor had not figured out how Petain had taken 60,000 French troops to the effect of 100,000.

Gently slipping his favorite, pale blue luster pen into the drawer, Sickert decided it was time to wrap up the chaotic meeting.

As Sickert bent his index finger and tapped on his desk. The argument in the conference room stopped. Sickert, who had been sitting behind his desk from the beginning, slowly got up: "It's a pity, but it looks like we won't be able to figure out the methods of this French opponent today." Judging from the casualty report from Steve, the French army in the Ruhr industrial area will not be less than 30,000. Steve's troops could not hold out for long on the vast margins of the Ruhr industrial area. Now it seems that the breakthrough of the French army is only a matter of time! ”

Looking at the silent crowd, Sickert waved his hand to the two guards at the door in disappointment, signaling that they could inform the lieutenants outside the office that they were ready to pick up the officers who were in the meeting. In the end, Sickert could only regretfully announce: "Guys, we don't have much time left. Now, we have a decision to make. Even if the decision is wrong! We also have to make decisions. Time has not allowed us to drag it out. ”

Hearing this, Zhang Chengtian smiled bitterly. He knew that his teacher was ready and ready to meet an outcome. Whether it's success or failure!

"Boom!" Sickert made a fist with his right hand and slammed it down on the desk. The pure white ceramic cup from the Orient with black coffee in the corner of the table was shaken very quickly. The black coffee in the cup is also sprinkled on the peach-colored tabletop, which is particularly conspicuous.

Sickert didn't pay attention to the ceramic mug he had always loved, and he didn't bother with the coffee spilled on the table. Everyone's attention was drawn to Sickt's unusually high state.

"Now that we have no way out, now that the war has begun, we can only strive for victory with all our might. I would have the Wehrmacht stationed behind the Rhine 117th and 118th regiments to support the Ruhr under the guise of the SS. Sickert, who had made a decision in one breath, then added word by word: "I will pay all the responsibility, and all of you here should go and give my orders." ”

Major General Coren roared in surprise: "Sickert, you are crazy! With the mobilization of the Wehrmacht, the nature of the conflict becomes a national war. You will be nailed to the pillar of shame of history. In the midst of the shock, no one noticed that Major General Cologne, who had always paid attention to the title of superiors and subordinates, had forgotten to address Sickert as a general, and even called him by his first name.

Doyle, who was still arguing with Lieutenant Colonel Colon just now, also advised: "That's right, once the Wehrmacht is mobilized, General Sickett will become the sinner who caused the war." This responsibility is too heavy. Colonel Reinhardt, you also help to persuade ...... ”

Everyone originally hoped that Zhang Chengtian, a disciple of Sickert, could persuade Sikert, who was preparing to mobilize the Wehrmacht to participate in the war. But when everyone thought of the colonel who had been silent since just now, everyone was surprised to find that ,,, Zhang Chengtian was still in the mood, smoking the paper towels on the table one after another, and wiping the coffee on the table there.

He didn't listen carefully since he just started! This guy still has the leisure to do the work of a cleaner at such a time!

"Colonel Reinhardt, now isn't the time to do cleaning?" Lieutenant Colonel Doyle, who had just mentioned Zhang Chengtian, asked with an embarrassed face, "You should have heard what we just said, right?" ”

Zhang Chengtian, who had just wiped the mahogany tabletop, crumpled the wet toilet paper into a ball and threw it into the trash can on Doyle's right side.

Then, Zhang Chengtian pulled two more sheets from the paper, wiped his hands and said, "I was wiping the desktop just now, I didn't ...... Didn't forget to listen to your discussions. Honestly, it's well told, really. ”

The eager Major General Coren couldn't stand it anymore, and pulled Doyle away and shouted, "Colonel Reinhardt, now we should focus all our attention on the Ruhr war. In any case, wiping the table should not be done at this time. ”

"Oh." Zhang Chengtian thought about it, and this statement seemed to be very reasonable. Then he immediately became angry and said: "What is it called, it is great if it is reasonable." Lao Tzu's least favorite thing to talk about is the truth......"

Now it was Cologne's turn to be stunned, after all, he had always been with strict Germans. Zhang Chengtian is such a nonsensical idea, Kelun is the first time to encounter it.

Cologne's words seem to make sense, but they have the opposite effect of exhortation. In the past, when he was studying, Zhang Chengtian was very disgusted with similar advice from his parents, and he should focus all his energy on studying and try not to do anything unrelated to study.

Lao Tzu is not a robot, not only one function. It's hard to refute the words of your parents, not to mention that you, Cologne, are not my parents.

Poor Coren has become a punching bag for Zhang Chengtian to recall his sad childhood.

"Ahem" Sickert gave this unserious disciple a serious look, "Reinhardt, get down to business." Also, you don't seem to have made a point of view yet. Tell me now. ”

Zhang Chengtian scratched his head embarrassedly and said a thunderous speech: "Actually, I can see through Petain's methods. It's all up to the teacher, you have a good way to guide you......"

"What did you say?" Sickert couldn't believe his ears, could it be that this kid had really seen through Petain's tactics?

"I said, it's all up to the teacher to teach you well." Seemingly not understanding the point of Sickert's point of listening, Zhang Chengtian replied attentively.

Sickert, who has always been urbane, couldn't help but burst into a foul mouth: "Don't talk nonsense with me, I asked you about the previous sentence." ”

Enjoying a little pride, Zhang Chengtian didn't sell it anymore: "That's right, I may have discovered Petain's means by accident." ”

Zhang Chengtian walked to the back of Sickert's desk, took out the light blue pen that Sickert had just put in the drawer, pointed to the notes that Sickert had placed on the table, and marked out a few words: "Everyone, please look, when I was wiping the desktop just now." I stumbled upon the content of the teacher's record, and these keywords were very interesting. ”

After speaking, Zhang Chengtian outlined "100,000 Franco-Belgian Allied troops" in front of a cadre, "there are no less than 20,000 French troops respectively", and "at least 30,000 people are needed to launch an offensive".

Seeing this, Cologne, who had just been hit by Zhang Chengtian, clapped his hands excitedly: "I see, the strength of the French army has not increased. Rather, it was through the mobilization of the Belgian Allies to attack the Ruhr industrial area in a coordinated manner. In this way, Petain would have more than 40,000 troops at his disposal to attack the Ruhr. ”

Faced with Keren's understanding, Zhang Chengtian shook his head and said: "I thought so at first, but then quickly rejected this possibility. The Belgian army was not highly combat-ready and could not pose a threat to the SS in the Ruhr industrial area. Having just looked at the casualty rates of the two SS high ground positions, I am more inclined to the Belgian army to be transferred to besiege the high ground. ”

"But isn't the report ......?" Coren said suspiciously.

"Is it true that the report says that there are 20,000 French troops besieging the heights?" Zhang Chengtian said with what he thought was an unfathomable smile (everyone thought he had a cramp in his face).

"It depends on what the teacher has just inspired me." Zhang Chengtian lost no time in offering his courtesy to Sickert.

Hearing this, Sickert couldn't help but be curious: "Oh? How did I inspire you? ”

"Actually, I really listened to everyone's discussion just now. When the teacher had finished asking the Wehrmacht to go to war in the name of the SS, I thought that Petain could also have the Belgian army besiege the heights in the name of the French. Zhang Seungtian seized the opportunity to defend himself by the way.

Seeing that Sickert had already taken the lead in nodding, Zhang Chengtian knew that his reasoning had been recognized.

After silently sorting out the language in his heart, Zhang Chengtian concluded, "What the eyes see may be fake, but the data does not lie." The casualties of the two SS heights were as low as 1 when the enemy attacked with 20,000 troops each. 5 % 。 If it weren't for the sudden weakening of the French army, then I think these French troops must have been fakes! ”