That information was the same as the interception unit had overheard about Colonel Slein's phone call with Rommel, so Lieutenant General Greenhill knew he had been deceived.

But Lieutenant General Greenhill would not tell the truth, because that would mean that he had made a bad decision, and that decision had left the British army, which could have easily captured the strategic point of Port Tobruk, now on the way to the desert.

This impact is too great, and it will even affect Lieutenant General Greenhill's career, so Lieutenant General Greenhill can't say it.

"Even if you say it now, it won't change anything!" Lieutenant General Greenhill said to himself: "We have blown up all the tanks, which means that the British will not be able to capture the Tobruk line even if they turn back......"

"These cunning Germans!" Then Lieutenant General Greenhill secretly cursed: "I should have known that this was a trick of the Germans!" I should have given it a go......"

But no matter how much Lieutenant General Greenhill regrets it, it will be useless, and the boat is already in the boat.

This may seem like an accident, but in fact it is inevitable, because the British army has always been rigid and conservative...... This may be a tradition of the British, or it can be said to be the natural division of labor during the Great Colony.

The so-called "colonial choice of division of labor" refers to the fact that when Britain established colonies everywhere, most of the adventurous British went to colonies around the world to pan for gold, take risks and even form a country (such as the United States).

It is conceivable that the British aristocracy who remained in England was conservative, peaceful, and dogmatic, and that the wealth plundered by the colonies could fully support the lives of these nobles, so these conservative traditions were well preserved and infiltrated into the army.

On this basis, it is only natural that Lieutenant General Greenhill and Major General Evans will eventually choose a more conservative retreat plan, while Major General Bolton is more inclined to take a risky attack, simply because he is carried away by the victory and his heart is inflated.

But now it seems that this idea of getting carried away and inflating is actually correct.

Half an hour later, Rommel's Juncker plane landed in Tobruk...... This was also a crazy move, considering that there were only a thousand German soldiers in Tobruk at this time, and in principle there were many British troops around Tobruk who had not withdrawn, but Rommel dared to land here with only two guards and a few signal soldiers.

But this is also Rommel's style, and he has always been adventurous, just like his soldiers.

The German soldiers welcomed the general with cheers.

The hatch opened, and a short German officer, bent over, was a lieutenant general by the dazzling two stars on his epaulettes.

Qin Chuan recognized it at a glance as Rommel, a standard German soldier: turquoise eyes, a well-defined face, a broad, well-proportioned forehead, and a straight nose and protruding cheekbones, with several stern lines from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth, however, when these lines are stretched, they reveal something almost cunning...... It's no wonder he's known as the "Desert Fox".

Qin Chuan had studied him countless times in modern times, but he didn't expect Rommel's real person to appear in front of him at this moment.

Rommel, who stepped out of the hatch, put on his military cap and walked down step by step, his steps were well-proportioned and powerful, waving to the soldiers who came to greet him as he went.

"Salute!"

With a command, the German soldiers saluted Rommel with a "snap".

Colonel Slain rode up to meet him, saluted Rommel and then shook Rommel's hand and said, "Welcome, General!" Your arrival came as a surprise to me that I didn't even have time for the soldiers to clean up ......"

Colonel Slein was referring to tank wreckage, craters, and corpses in the vicinity, which was indeed unsightly.

"No, you're doing well, Colonel!" Rommel looked around, nodded and said, "This is exactly what I want to see, I'm honored!" ”

After a pause, Rommel turned to the soldiers and said, "Soldiers! Any idea what I'm seeing? I have seen your bravery, your fearlessness, your blood and sacrifice! You are true Imperial warriors, and I am so proud of you! ”

"Long live the Empire!" The soldiers couldn't help but cheer.

Rommel was indeed very contagious, and his words, combined with the fortitude of a soldier on his face, made everyone present feel that they were doing something great, and they would continue to do so, fearless of life and death.

Then Rommel even walked up to the soldiers in the front row and shook hands with them one by one, praising them from time to time.

When he walked in front of Qin Chuan, Rommel noticed the sniper rifle on Qin Chuan's back, and said to Qin Chuan: "Sergeant, there must be many enemies who died under your gun, right?" ”

Colonel Slein, who was following him, interjected: "General, he is the soldier who came up with ideas to scare the British away!" ”

"Oh!" Rommel's eyes couldn't help but light up when he looked at Qin Chuan: "What's your name, sergeant?" ”

"Flick, General!" Qin Chuan replied.

"Good!" Rommel nodded, smiled and said, "I should say sorry, sergeant!" I only saw your rifle, but I didn't realize that you had a more serious weapon, which is your head! ”

The soldiers burst out laughing.

Rommel patted Qin Chuan on the shoulder and said, "Protect your weapon well, it will play a greater role in the future!" ”

"I will, General!"

Although Rommel's personality was bitter and demanding, he was also very sympathetic to his subordinates, because he believed that in addition to commanding operations, one of the most important points for officers was to use the affinity of officers to constantly mobilize the enthusiasm of soldiers in combat.

Rommel once compared the soldier to a volcano, and it was up to the officers to decide whether it was a lifeless extinct volcano or an active volcano that could destroy the lava rock that could destroy everything in their path.

Just like now, Rommel didn't really have to be in the port of Tobruk...... Tobruk was already under German occupation, and whether Rommel came or didn't come would change the outcome.

But Rommel's presence here at this time will not only maximize the morale of all the soldiers of the First Infantry Corps, but also mobilize the morale of the whole army and even the Italian army.

Because he is actually telling everyone with his actions: "Look, the German commanders are already in Tobruk, and what are you still grinding around!" ”