"First of all, there is a good reason why I proposed to advance the Star Project." Li Le saw that the two leading people were against him, and opened his mouth to explain.

Keitel was the chief of staff of the Supreme High Command, the operational staff of the Führer and a sufficiently qualified field marshal.

Not to mention Brauchitsch, who was the commander-in-chief of the army and a veteran field marshal, with the Junkers officer corps standing behind him.

It's best to be able to convince two people, but it's really not good, and persuading one can also achieve the goal of advancing the "Star Project". That's why Li Le opened his mouth and spoke slowly.

"Ukraine has now entered the stage of being surrounded on three sides, and at this time, if we can intimidate the other side, we may be able to pick up some cheap on the front." Li Le said his first reason.

Indeed, the Soviet troops in Ukraine today are basically frightened birds, and they are surrounded on three sides, and there is a possibility of chaos at the slightest disturbance.

What the Führer said is also very reasonable, if there is a frontal intimidation, the enemy may take the initiative to retreat hundreds of kilometers, which can almost be said to be a result in vain.

Several generals looked at each other and nodded slightly. In their opinion, it is not completely impossible to launch a round of offensive in advance, as long as the direction of the main attack is not delayed.

"My Führer...... However, launching an attack in advance requires too many strategic resources, and if they are deployed, I am afraid that it will affect the campaign to attack Moscow. Keitel was still worried, and opened her mouth to question.

As in real history, many officers were not in favor of abandoning the strategic option of Moscow moving south and besieging Ukraine.

At that time, the final choice to attack Ukraine was forced by the lack of oil, and now that there is enough oil, there is no need to waste time in Ukraine.

Moscow's unique geographical location and important political position were the reasons for the first occupation of Moscow - the German generals who had already arrived under Moscow were completely understandable to be reluctant to make a difference.

In real history, Guderian was one of the generals who resolutely opposed the southward movement, and in the end, because of his stubbornness, it led to the split of the armored forces.

"The first point is that part of Romania's oil production is left in the south, that is, the strategic reserves of the Star Plan, and this part can be taken out and used, don't worry." The Führer gave his own explanation.

He pointed to the markers on the map and said: "Our troops can advance to the east, occupy Odessa, and get ports in the Black Sea region." ”

"With this port, we have the necessary conditions to negotiate with Turkey and force them to take sides." As he spoke, the Führer pointed to Turkey on the map.

This is from a political point of view, because Germany lacks ports in the Black Sea, so Turkey, which controls the Istanbul Strait and the Sea of Marmara, has always ambiguously rejected Germany's proposed navigation conditions.

Turkey's reasoning is simple: if it allowed Axis warships to sail into the Black Sea at this time, it would be tantamount to declaring war on the Soviet Union.

Neutrality has always been at the heart of Turkey's attitude, and the country has been on the sidelines, hoping to reap its own benefits by joining the world war at a more secure stage.

"If we take Odessa, the Turkish case will not hold water! The Black Sea has our forward supply ports, and if they deny us access to the Black Sea, it will be tantamount to saying that they are on the side of the USSR! The reason for the Führer's words made Keitel fall into deep thought.

This is indeed a point of interest that has been tempting Germany. If Germany really controlled the Black Sea, then supplies from the south would be much more convenient.

The oil produced from Libya and the oil shipped back from Saudi Arabia in the future can be directly ashore, and the distance is closer.

The Führer's reference to using the strategic reserves of the Star Plan is also for one reason - it is more convenient to replenish fuel, and it is only a matter of time before the strategic reserves are restored.

And the supremacy of the Black Sea...... That's not to mention. The fleets of Italy and France are not dry, it is difficult for them to fight the British, let them go to the Black Sea to fight a few broken ships of the Soviet Union, and the adjective can be replaced with a hand.

The Italian fleet in the Atlantic was not well sailed, and the French were equally lacking in interest. But if it was a conquest of the Black Sea, at least the Italian fleet would have no problems.

At that time, the Black Sea will become the pocket of the Axis powers, and there will be no problems with the logistical replenishment of the southern front.

"I don't think it's a big problem to get Marshal Bock's troops forward." After weighing the pros and cons, Brauchitsch, commander-in-chief of the army, spoke.

He pointed to the dots on the map and asked the Führer: "What I'm worried about is that if we advance too much, will it allow the Soviet troops to retreat to a safe position, which will affect the follow-up encirclement operations of the Star Plan." ”

Once the Soviet army realizes its danger, will it abandon the area west and retreat to the east bank of the Dnieper River - then the unfavorable situation of the other side being strategically surrounded on three sides will be alleviated, which is equivalent to saying that the German army itself has created trouble for its subsequent southward encirclement operations.

"I'm not done yet, the Star Project as a whole is the same, all I want is Odessa and its surroundings." Führer Li Le spoke.

"Each unit must restrain the pace of its offensive and advance as far as the South Bug River, as well as Shepetovka." The Führer drew a curved line on the map with a red pen, setting the farthest limits of this advance.

With the Führer's assurance, Keitel first relieved himself and nodded in agreement: "If we only advance here, we can completely hand over the task to Italy and Romanians." ”

By this time in the war, many people in Germany had begun to care about the war losses.

If conditions permitted, the German commanders used foreign legions to fight. For example, the troops of Belarus, Lithuania and Estonia and other countries.

"Then let Romania and Italy attack first...... If not, let Marshal Bock's troops press on it. The Führer nodded in agreement.

Hearing that the Führer had once again remained objective and sensible, and had followed his own advice, both Keitel and Brauchitsch became more convinced of the Führer's sagnacity.

No matter from which point of view, it is a good thing to have such a reasonable leader who can point the way at a critical moment is a good thing to be thankful for, isn't it?

"The focus of this week's work is on the "Star Project", so let's decide!" After the Führer had finished speaking, he ordered the meeting to be closed.