"Our ultimate goal is Messina, we must occupy it and liberate it faster than the British, because it is a demonstration of the reputation and strength of our American Army, so I must not allow Montgomery's troops to take Messina before we do!"

As soon as he stabilized the mood of the soldiers on the beachhead, Patton immediately spoke to the commander of the 45th Infantry Division, Middleles, and the commander of the 1st Division, Terry Bush, through the field phone. Alan said. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

The two ambitious division commanders agreed on this, and were discussing with Patton how to speed up the march, and how to approach Messina faster than Montgomery's troops, and how to take it.

At this time, the 59-year-old Mussolini was pale and sickly; In his private villa, he was waiting for the results of the battle damage after the bombing of the British and American air forces.

And his mistress Clara? Bertassi was by his side, silently accompanying him.

But even so, Mussolini was not at all calm at the moment.

Because when he learned that the British and American air forces were bombing with 1,000 planes, he also knew that there were more than 2,000 British and American planes, but more than 1,000 bombs loaded with 1,000 pounds were bombed.

In addition, many white phosphorus bombs and gasoline napalm incendiary bombs were also dropped on Rome and the city centers of famous Italian cities.

After waiting for almost two hours, Alvarlo, one of Mussolini's henchmen, hurried in front of him.

"What happened to our losses? Is it serious, the casualties of the citizens are not large, what is their current situation? ”

As soon as he saw Álvaro, Mussolini asked anxiously.

"Oh no! Buildings in Rome and major cities were bombed to the ground, and many citizens were killed and injured by this sudden air raid! And even our Basilica of San Lorenzo was blown up, as for the inner working-class residential area, a large area was also blown up, so to speak, all the major cities in Italy are now bombed to the sky, and smoke is billowing out! ”

"And this incident has also caused many citizens to march against us, and His Majesty the King has been alarmed!"

Sweating profusely, Alvalo hurriedly responded.

“……”

At the other party's answer, Mussolini suddenly shuddered, and his heart fluttered.

"It's all Hitler's fault, if it weren't for cooperating with him, we wouldn't have encountered such a tragic war, and I wouldn't have been suddenly bombed by the Anglo-American air forces!"

It took a long time for Mussolini to roar angrily.

Alvarlo, who looked at his roar, was also silent, did not dare to say a word, and quietly retreated to the side and stayed uneasy.

As for the mistress Clara? Bertassi also didn't know how to say good to him for a while, so he quietly waited for the other party to finish venting before he started speaking.

"I must draw a line with Hitler immediately, and I can't cooperate with him anymore, or the next time the British and American troops may not only send aviation units, maybe they will even send the army!"

For Mistress Clara? Mussolini did not bother to pay attention to the changes in the expressions and expressions of Bertassi and Álvaro, who were still pacing up and down in the hall of the villa, and said angrily and angrily.

"That's right! Prime Minister, I have just forgotten to report to you that Sicily is now being landed by the British and American armies, and that many of our generals have either fled with their troops, have been defeated, or have surrendered; Only a handful of troops remained, fighting alongside the Germans! ”

At this moment, Álvaro's face suddenly changed in horror, and then he didn't care about being scolded by Mussolini, and hurriedly reported the major events he had just remembered.

"What! Sicily was also attacked by a surprise attack by Anglo-American forces! ”

Hearing this bad news, Mussolini was suddenly so distraught that he almost spurted out his old blood, and panicked.

"Yes! I also just received a message from somewhere, because the outbreak of this battle was at 3 o'clock in the middle of the night! ”

Alvalo was drenched in cold sweat and said timidly.

"I'm going to go back to Rome right away, because so many big things have happened one after another, and I don't know until now! I'm in big trouble this time! ”

Ignoring the other party's fear and panic, Mussolini said in a panic.

"Hurry up and prepare a car for me, I will immediately go back to my prime minister's palace in the center of Rome, I will immediately hold a combat meeting!"

Then, as if he had lost his soul, Mussolini commanded Álvaro, who was still afraid, worriedly.

"Yes! Be! I'll go to the Prime Minister right away! ”

Alvaro quickly replied in fear.

But just then, his son-in-law, Ziano, led several parliamentarians in Saharan shirts, as well as a large group of palace guards, into the hall.

"Hmmm! What are you bringing so many people here for! Ziano! ”

Seeing this, Mussolini was displeased.

"Vittorio? His Majesty Emanuele III wants to see you, so please come to the palace now and discuss the bombing of the Anglo-American Air Force! ”

Ziano smiled dismissively.

"I don't have time to enter the palace now, I want to convene a party council at the Venetian Palace immediately, and I want to deal with the refugees after the Anglo-American bombing as soon as possible, as well as the battle of Sicily! Get out of the way for me! ”

Mussolini said with a gloomy face.

"Sorry! Your Majesty must see you today, because the large-scale bombing of the British and American air forces has played a huge negative role in the loss of life and property of our Italian people, so he will hold a secret meeting with you to discuss how to properly handle this matter! ”

Ziano said without flinching.

"How did you get in, my bodyguard?"

After listening, Mussolini did not answer immediately, but stared at each other with sharp eyes, and said in a cold voice.

"They're all out there, because we have more people, and they've been sent by His Majesty, so he doesn't dare to stop us every page, and your favorite 'Alpha? Romeo's sedan is also waiting for you outside the villa. ”

Ziano smiled like a victor.

"Humph! It looks like you're on the thigh of His Majesty! But don't be too complacent, I'm the Prime Minister, and the people of Italy need me to lead them to create a good life, a strong empire, so a clown like you will not hurt me at all! I wouldn't take you as a big man, if it weren't for my daughter marrying you, I would have killed you and I don't know how to die based on your arrogant attitude towards me just now! ”

Looking at the hateful appearance of his son-in-law Ziano, Mussolini snorted coldly.

To Mussolini's snort and threatening warnings, Ziano just didn't care, and smiled as brightly as he could.

"Your Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time, please get in your beloved car and go to the palace! Your Excellency, Prime Minister! ”

Finally, Ziano grinned triumphantly and replied with a sarcastic smile.

Seeing this, Mussolini gritted his teeth angrily, and his eyes showed a cold and fierce light.

Then he snorted again in a rage, and with his henchman Álvaro and several bodyguards loyal to him, he followed his son-in-law Ziano out of the villa, got into a car, and headed for the palace of Emanuele III of Italy.