After a refreshing bath in the sea, Rommel returned to his office refreshed.

It's good to live by the sea, you can hide yourself in the cool water anytime and anywhere in the hot summer, and if there is a good beach nearby, you can sunbathe comfortably.

This is Rommel's second summer in Spain, and every day when he opens his window, he can see the beautiful sea, the beach and the seabirds flying by.

Staying away from the brutal war and living a peaceful life is the desire of most people. For Rommel and his soldiers, the daily routine of training and equipment maintenance was enough time at their disposal, and life here was much easier than in the barracks at home.

After pouring himself a glass of water, Rommel went to his desk as usual, where a thick package was already lying there.

It was a great pity that Rommel was not able to witness the military expeditions to Asia, the blitzkrieg against Austria-Hungary and the invasion of France. Fortunately, some people sent packages from China every week, which contained various military publications issued in Germany, and the newspapers and magazines within the army were also delivered to the troops on time, which allowed Rommel to keep abreast of the latest military developments in the world on this remote Spanish coast.

In addition to daily practice, Rommel would spend several hours in this somewhat modest office, studying all kinds of military materials while summing up his combat experience and writing military articles, and basically submitted articles to several major internal journals within the army every month, and was often adopted and published by these internal newspapers and magazines, and he was also a well-known "theoretician" in the German army unit in Gibraltar.

After drawing the last end, Rommel stretched his waist, and the "War Strategy", which took more than a month and totaled more than 100,000 words, was finally completed. After careful tidying. He put all the materials in a brown paper bag and wrote on the cover: To Colonel von Schchemit, editor-in-chief of the War, Rommel.

Rommel did not expect that the Colonel Schchemitt would not only praise his great work, but also publish the whole article in 10 parts in a prominent position in the magazine, which would then cause quite a stir within the army.

Two months later, Major Rommel received an order to report to the Army General Staff.

"Congratulations! It seems that your masterpiece has been appreciated by the top brass of the Army, and don't forget our old colleagues on the day of your success! Major Pate, chief of staff of the armored regiment, said with both joy and envy.

"The General Staff is a group of high-ranking generals. I went there and maybe I just got the stuff done! Rommel quickly packed his luggage, and in spite of what he said, his heart was overstepping, and if he continued to stay in this quiet little place, he felt that sooner or later he would fall behind the times.

Pate was much more optimistic in language, "Didn't Your Majesty personally receive you?" Maybe he's summoned you to be a senior staff officer this time! Do a good job and don't let everyone down! ”

Rommel nodded, after all, he had been in this army for nearly two years, and he was really reluctant to say goodbye all of a sudden.

On the third day of the assignment, Rommel boarded a German cruise ship in the port of Malaga. In a whistle. He said goodbye to Spain and set out on his way home.

Berlin. Gonglu Palace.

In addition to Ollie, Matthew, and Olge, there were also Army Chief of Staff Hindenburg, First Quartermaster General Ludendorff, Commander of the Panzer Group, General François, Head of Army Aviation, Lieutenant General Emile, and Major General Guderian, who has recently been in the limelight. The place of discussion was also moved from Chentian's study to a conference room in the palace.

As always, the first place to speak was Chentian.

"The plan for the formation of the Royal Combat Army has been introduced to you! I wonder who has any special insights? ”

Everyone look at me, I look at you, only Ollie, Matthew, and Olg are still sitting upright and looking straight ahead.

"If it is only a troop adjustment and does not involve the expansion and reduction of the number of troops, of course there is no problem in forming such a group army!" Hindenburg was somewhat vague about the fact that he knew that with the Kaiser's temper, it was only a matter of time before the plan came into effect without particularly strong objections.

"This is the first time I have heard of such a powerful aviation force as two squadrons of reconnaissance planes, one squadron of fighters, two wing of attack planes, and a wing of bombers for a group army!" Lieutenant General Emir's assessment was very direct, after all, the army aviation unit is not the air force, and the number of aircraft in the Oli plan is two-thirds of the force in his hands. Naturally, the emir needs to think and think and think and think and consider.

"Considering the potential for fighting outside of our homeland, these forces are not an exaggeration!" The implication of Chentian's words is obvious, the purpose of forming this group army is to prepare for large-scale wars overseas in the future.

The emir lowered his head and continued his considerations.

"In addition to tanks, armored vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles listed in the plan need to be redeployed from other units or reordered. Your Majesty, which one would you like to adopt? Ludendorff asked a question that was of great concern to him.

"Order a part of the order if the funds allow, and draw from other troops if it is insufficient!" Chen Tian settled this problem in one sentence.

"Then the tracked personnel carrier mentioned in it." What Ludendorff is talking about is a type of personnel carrier that will be mass-adopted by mechanized and semi-mechanized divisions in Ollie's plan, compared to trucks. This half-track vehicle can be driven in worse road conditions and has advantages over full-track vehicles in terms of speed, weight and cost.

Although this kind of personnel carrier has been developed as a prototype, there is still a certain distance from the actual combat requirements, so he told Ludendorff: "Replace it with a truck before a suitable product appears!" ”

When the leaders had finished asking questions, Guderian asked his own questions:

"Your Majesty, when will the DDD enhanced tank in the plan be equipped with troops?"

"At least another 5 years!" Chen Tian patiently told him, "Replace it with a DDD tank before this!" ”

Guderian was obviously curious and looking forward to the planned equipment, and then he asked:

"Your Majesty. And what about individual anti-tank weapons, which are stronger than anti-tank guns and anti-tank grenades? ”

Chen Tian told him, "It's also at least 5 years!" ”

The answer was somewhat general, but Guderian didn't ask again.

Chen Tian looked around at the crowd and was about to make a concluding remarks, when Hindenburg asked the question he had just thought of:

"Your Majesty, why don't you incorporate the elite colonial legions into this group army?"

"Well...... "Tatsuten, his gaze turned to Ollie's side.

"Your Excellency Marshal, it is undeniable that the highly trained colonial legions, especially the African colonial legions, are also very combative! However, I found a problem with a joint expedition with the Turkish army. That's cooperation! With mixed units of different nationalities, nationalities and races, morale may not necessarily be affected, but when you are in trouble, the problem becomes apparent! Ollie was quick to recount his opinion.

Thinking of the large but ethnically complex Austro-Hungarian army, and of the poor fighting power of that army, Hindenburg and the others agreed.

"If you don't have any other questions!" Chen Tian stood up from his position and cleared his throat, "Then I announce that the task of forming the Royal Combat Army will be entrusted to the Army General Staff and Admiral Ollie together, hopefully in the near future." We were able to see an incomparably elite force! Let's work together! ”

The generals stood up in unison. "Yes!"

When Rommel came to report to the Army General Staff, most of the people here were busy with the formation of the new army. Therefore, he was received only by a local staff officer of the same rank.

He took Rommel's order and took a look. The man said calmly:

"Oh, it's Major Rommel! Fortunately, I will be glad to meet you! Please wait here for a moment while I check out your new position! ”

With that, the major walked away quickly.

Seeing that the hall was full of officers who were several ranks higher than him, Rommel was a little restrained and a little worried, he didn't know what kind of role he was about to play, but judging from his rank, I am afraid it would not be easy.

At this time, he suddenly remembered the Kaiser. I remembered this man who had high expectations for himself, although he had not seen him for more than a year, but those packages sent from Berlin should have something to do with him, and he had no other acquaintances in Berlin.

A few minutes later, the major finally returned, and he could be seen smiling with surprise.

"Major, please follow me! Field Marshal Hindenburg wants to see you personally! ”

After walking through the long, winding corridor, Rommel arrived at the office of the Chief of the Army Staff, somewhat confused. and met Field Marshal Hindenburg, who was reading his masterpiece.

"Major Rommel?" Hindenburg put down the measure.

"Yes! Dear Marshal! Rommel stood still, his chest straight.

"What a young and promising!" Hindenburg stood up and walked up to Rommel, "I've been watching your "War Strategy", it's very good! ”

"Thank you, Marshal, for the compliment!" Rommel looked straight ahead without squinting.

Hindenburg walked a few slow steps around Rommel's back, "The tank is your backbone, but not the whole body, right?" ”

Rommel hesitated for a moment, then replied: "I think so, marshal!" ”

"So......" Hindenburg continued, walking to his window, "interested in going to the Americas?" ”

"America? Marshal, do you mean Mexico? Rommel was clearly surprised.

"It's the ground!" Hindenburg looked out the window with his hands behind his back, "The U.S. government has increased its troops to Mexico by 55,000 troops, and the current situation of the Zapatista peasant rebel army is very unfavorable!" Zapatista has asked us to send an elite force to their aid, and they are willing to put the troops under our command as long as they can defeat the American ** team for them! We have decided to appoint and dismiss General von Kolesenstein as Germany's top military adviser in Mexico, and now the troops are being formed in the name of mercenaries, but we still lack some commanders, especially young commanders with combat experience and outstanding ability! ”

"I see!" Rommel raised his voice an octave, "Major Rommel volunteered to fight in Mexico!" ”

Hindenburg turned around with a calm expression, "Then from now on, you are no longer a German **, but the general of the Mexican peasant army!" Good luck, General Rommel! ”