When Chen Tian and his party walked out of the lounge again, everyone had a relaxed expression on their faces, and after five people worked together to talk and study, a more feasible plan had been preliminarily set. Now, they can finally enjoy the dinner to the fullest.

The hall is very lively, and many people have already started dancing to the cheerful dance music. As the hostess, Lisa is naturally among them, and she dances with an older general. Chen Tian was about to walk over when he saw Rommel and Manstein having a good time talking with two other young infantry officers.

Chen Tian sighed a little helplessly, these two guys are really easy to find, and all this can only be carried out in a low-key manner, and it is impossible to search for them all over the country, but he can't say their full names. Fortunately, now I finally found them in the vast sea of people.

"Why didn't these two guys come to the door on their own like that guy?" Chen Tian said to himself, but unfortunately the neighbor on the left is Rommel, and the neighbor on the right is Manstein, such a good thing is impossible.

Chen Tian was thinking about it, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of two black figures sneaking in quietly through the gate.

"You two are so busy, you came so late!" Chen Tian quickly blocked it, but there was no blame in his tone.

The one who led the way was none other than what he called a super-busy man, Commander Olg of the Panzer Corps. But it's no wonder that he has been busy mixing the original 1st Tank Division and the newly formed 2nd Tank Division these days, so that the veterans who have experienced the battles on the Eastern Front can bring their experience to the recruits.

"Your Royal Highness, I'm so sorry! We were working on something very important just now, and that's why we've delayed! I hope you don't mind! Olg took the initiative to admit his mistake.

"Your Royal Highness, it's all my fault, it's me who just argued with the military commander about some issues, and the military commander is late, I'm really sorry!" Another young man in the uniform of a colonel of the tank unit said with a look of self-reproach, as if Chen Tian really wanted to punish them.

"Colonel, don't blame yourself, it's okay for everyone to be able to attend, it doesn't matter if you're late, what's more, you're doing business! Come on, just in time to introduce you to two newcomers, two very promising newcomers! Chentian said and beckoned Rommel and Manstein to come over.

"By the way, Colonel, the two of them will be your subordinates in the future! We hope you enjoy working together! Before Xiao Long and Xiao Man walked here, Chen Tian couldn't wait to introduce the colonel next to Olge.

The colonel was the commander of the newly formed 2nd Tank Division, and what was even more surprising was that he was only 26 years old this year, and he was also the joint youngest division commander in the history of the East Prussian Army, while the other person who had already become a division commander at the age of 26 was Ollie, a tactical genius who would have been lost in the city.

"The two of them...... They are my proudest students! The young division commander said with some embarrassment, "It's a great honor to be their boss!" ”

Chen Tian patted his head at this time, "That's right! I almost forgot, you were the chief tactical theory instructor at the Armored Academy! ”

The young division commander smiled shyly, he was the person who was sent to the door as Chen Tian said. As another world known as the father of armored soldiers, how dare Chen Tian forget. His name was not included in the list given to Thomas, precisely because Chentian had known him for a long time, and he had served in the East Prussian Army for five years.

"Your Royal Highness, General Olge, Colonel Guderian, hello!" Rommel and Manstein reported with their chests straightened.

That tank colonel was none other than Heinz. William. Guderian, he was born on June 17, 1888 in East Prussia to a military family, his father was a middle-ranking officer in the East Prussian Legion, and he entered the Königsberg Junior Military Academy at the age of 8, and then was escorted to the Royal Army Academy because of his excellent grades, and Chen Tian found this figure of the father of the god of war from that escort list 10 years ago.

After graduating from the Royal Army Academy in 1909, Guderian was awarded the rank of lieutenant and served in the 1st Infantry Corps of the East Prussian Regiment. When the Panzer Corps was formed in 1913, Guderian became the first tank commander of the Panzer Corps with the rank of major.

At the beginning of the establishment of the Königsberg Armored Academy, Chentian appointed Guderian as the vice president of the academy and instructor of tactical theory in order to let him play his tactical attainments.

At the end of September 1914, the formation of the Second Tank Division of the Panzer Corps of the East Prussian Corps was announced, and Guderian took the initiative to participate in actual combat training, and was appointed by Chentian as the division commander of the division.

"Your Royal Highness, in fact, I am already very familiar with these two, and their abilities are very outstanding among my many students!" Guderian had always been unsmiling, but this time he showed a rare smile, and it seemed that he was genuinely praising Rommel and Manstein.

Chen Tian suddenly felt a little embarrassed, Guderian was only 26 years old, but he had already become a teacher of two other people of similar age, and these three people who would have taken more than 30 years to become the pillars of the country have now stepped onto the stage of history early. Chen Tian didn't know if this was a seedling pull, maybe all the geniuses needed was a suitable environment, and they didn't care if they had enough qualifications.

"It's an honor to be a teacher's subordinate!" Manstein said with a respectful face.

Rommel also seems to have a good opinion of Guderian, "The teacher's tactical theory opened our eyes!" ”

Chen Tian nodded with satisfaction, and today these future giants finally gathered together, "By the way, Colonel Guderian, how about those tank veterans who have been added to your division from the first division?" ”

"Very nice! Especially when it comes to tank maintenance, they show it great! There was a faint helplessness in Guderian's tone, after all, the failure rate of those tanks was really not flattering.

"I think as technology develops, the performance of tanks will become more and more reliable! Also, you've probably seen the design drawings of the 'Monster', what do you think of it? In fact, the "Stone I" and "Stone II" can only be regarded as light tanks that are stronger than armored vehicles, and the weak armor in the rear of their sides is still very fragile in the face of shrapnel from heavy guns.

Manstein glanced at Olg, "I have some disagreements with the general on this, I think the tank should ensure sufficient speed, otherwise no matter how thick the armor and firepower are, it will not be as powerful as it should be!" ”

"Yes, I think the 'monster' should be like its name, with the hardest shell and the most firepower!" Olg looked a little unconvinced, it seems that the two have indeed argued for a long time over this issue.

"Actually, neither of you is wrong! Let's go for a walk in the garden and discuss these issues with you by the way! ”

Chentian took Olg and Guderian through the hall to the back garden, because the banquet was going on, there were not many people here, and Rommel and Manstein naturally missed this opportunity to gain insight not far away, and the two of them followed silently.

"Colonel Guderian emphasizes high mobility, while General Olg emphasizes strong fire support and superior protection, right?" Chen Tian walked over to a table full of snacks and red wine, picked up a glass of red wine himself, and motioned for them to taste it as they pleased.

Olg and the others each picked up a glass of red wine, but their attention was clearly focused on Chentian's words.

"Under the current technical conditions, I am afraid that one tank will not be able to fully meet these wishes of yours. Comparing the limited power of the engine, paying attention to speed requires sacrificing protection or firepower, and paying attention to protection and firepower requires sacrificing speed, which is the same principle as a battleship. That is, Colonel Guderian, you need a cruiser, or rather a fast and mobile armored cavalry, and General Olge, you need a battleship, or rather a heavy cavalry with a powerful shock! For a navy, both cruisers and battleships are indispensable, and for an armored force, different tanks with similar capabilities are also needed. After Chen Tian finished speaking, he looked at the crowd, and Guderian quickly came to his senses, while Olg was still thinking carefully, and Rommel and Manstein couldn't stop nodding.

"I came up with the idea of the Monster to have a speed of no less than 30 km/h, firepower from a 50 mm tank gun and two machine guns, the latest welded turrets, and 10-40 mm of armor on all parts of the tank! To a certain extent, it is more in line with Colonel Guderian's speed requirements, and the firepower and protection are more average! After Chen Tian finished speaking, he brought the wine glass to his mouth and smelled it, "The fragrance is rich, and it is indeed a high-quality wine from Bordeaux, France!" Ladies and gentlemen, I propose, a toast to the Legion's upcoming trip to France, and to the victory of the Empire! ”

The elegant and delicate red wine slowly slid across the tip of his tongue, and Chen Tian enjoyed this moment of cooking wine as a hero.

"Good wine!" And the people did not cease to praise it.

"Your Royal Highness!" After putting down his glass, Guderian couldn't wait to ask, "The design of this tank is already very good for me with the current technology, but when will it be able to be manufactured in large quantities?" ”

"The first prototype is being assembled, and whether it can catch up with this war depends on how long our opponents can hold on!" After Chen Tian finished speaking, he looked at Olge, who was slightly disappointed, "The main opponents in front of our armored forces are the enemy's infantry and cavalry, so a fast-moving tank like cavalry is what we need most." General, if I'm not mistaken, the kind of tank you need with strong protection and firepower is to be used to provide strong fire support to armored forces! ”

Org nodded, "If you want to attack the enemy's artillery positions within the range of the enemy's heavy artillery, then firepower and protection are indispensable!" ”

"As for the strong fire support that the general needs, we can use armored vehicles to add large-caliber artillery in the future to achieve it! In the face of the protection of the enemy's heavy artillery, our tanks do not have to stand stupidly in front of the enemy's heavy artillery to shoot, as long as they use rapid maneuver to go around the flank or reserve of the enemy's artillery position, then the power of the enemy's artillery fire will be useless! The armored vehicle and artillery mentioned by Chen Tian is the original concept of self-propelled artillery, but in the current situation in which the German army has a huge advantage, the less new weapons are put into the battlefield, the safer it is for the German army, although this may lead to some drawbacks in the overall development of various weapons.

"It's a good idea, too, but the armor ......," Olg still remembered about the tank's strong protection design.

"At least until the appearance of effective anti-tank weapons of the enemy, the armor of our tanks is relatively safe! And the armor on the front of the 'monster' also reached 40 mm, which is thick enough for bullets and shrapnel! Chen Tian comforted on the side.

Olg then gave up on his idea of a turtle tank.

"Alright, let's answer the hall anyway! Let's stop thinking about those annoying questions tonight and enjoy this dinner! ”

When Chen Tian and the others returned to the hall, the dinner party had gradually reached a climax with the dance music, and Chen Tian quickly joined the dance game.

After a dance music, it was the turn of the host to say something to everyone.

The entire hall suddenly became silent, and under the gaze of everyone, Chen Tian took Lisa and walked to the center of the hall. In the eyes of many, the two men are as noble and compatible as princes and princesses, although Lisa is only a distant relative of the royal family.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for being able to come to my castle for this dinner on the theme of friendship and victory. Today, I saw many of my classmates and old friends, as well as some alumni I had never met, and I felt very honored! Founded in 1888 and upgraded to the Königsberg Military Academy in 1904, our Königsberg Cadet Academy has trained nearly 10,000 qualified military personnel for East Prussia and Germany for the past 26 years. Now, these outstanding graduates have become the strong skeleton of the East Prussian Legion, and most of the officers present at today's dinner are the best of these graduates. I'm so proud of you alumni and alumni! ”

The whole hall suddenly burst into warm applause, which lasted for half a minute before it calmed down.

"In the previous two months, we had experienced the prelude to a great war, and we had won brilliant victories in East Prussia and in Poland. I am very proud to see that you, my close classmates and comrades-in-arms, are not arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat, and are decisive and calm in all battles, leading your troops to victory after victory! You, worthy of being the excellent commanders who graduated from this military academy, have never disappointed the soldiers and the people! I hope that this spirit will be carried forward, that we will go to France, that we will go to England, and that our enemies will tremble under our feet! Let's tell our enemies with battles that we are from Germany, we are from East Prussia, we are from the Königsberg Military Academy! ”

After Chen Tian finished speaking, many officers in the hall began to cheer, and at this moment, they felt deeply proud that they came from that military school.

It was a night where everyone seemed to have a great time.