Although it was out of the war half a year ago, the Imperial base camp and base headquarters in the "Vault" base still retain a wartime round-the-clock duty system, ensuring that there are full-time officers 24 hours a day to pay close attention to the information of all parties, and in case of a major accident, they will report it layer by layer as soon as possible until the top management is informed of the situation and makes corresponding judgments. Under this duty system, high-ranking personnel, including the Führer and Marshal Rommel, rarely stayed at the office at night. After confirming with the officer on duty in the Führer's office, Lynn made a beeline for the "Aryan Garden," a library of reads with four elaborate annexes and an artificial lighting system. Since the Führer's awakening, he has moved from the hospital's intensive care unit to his own "Garden One".

It has been a long time since he served as the chief strategic staff officer of the base camp, and the people around the Führer have become familiar faces, and Lynn explained his intentions to the Führer's life lieutenant in the language of his surname, although the situation has not reached the level of a thousand moments, but in his opinion, planning a sea interception has lagged behind, and this time it is God's help to find an opportunity to make amends, if it is an hour late, the chance of success will drop by one point.

However, to Lynn's surprise and incomprehension, the humble and kind adjutant was extremely resolute at this time: "No, General, I'm afraid not now!" Not really! ”

"It's important, it's really important!" Lynn's tone was accentuated and his voice was raised, hoping that his voice would reach the Führer's ears through the doors and windows. Although it was already past 9 o'clock in the evening, normal people usually don't go to bed so early - even the elderly who have a different lifestyle than ordinary people have just fallen asleep.

Full name Rudolph. Ludwig. The Führer's lieutenant of Hunter Fark still blocked the door with his burly body, which was not inferior to Lynn, and said in a harmonious voice: "General, you make me very embarrassed by this! Think about it, if the Führer could see you, how could I possibly stand here and organize you? ”

Driven by urgency, Lynn gave up her usual elegant image and pressed step by step: "Then why? ”

Major Hunter Falk was still not angry, but his words became a little cold: "General, you don't know why there are many reasons why they exist as absolute secrets, you really shouldn't ask, and I won't answer. ”

Lynn was about to argue, when a gentle and familiar voice came from the side.

"Rudolph, why are you making all the noise here? Isn't this Lynn? ”

Seeing Goebbels walking with a little princess in one hand, Hunter Fark quickly turned around and explained: "Your Excellency, I'm sorry, I think General Gargo has misunderstood on some issues......

The so-called chairman, whose full name is the executive chairman of the German Reconstruction Commission, is a new body that was proclaimed before New Year's Day, and Lynn only learns of its existence when he returns to the base. In terms of functions, this committee is equivalent to the preparatory stage of the new Imperial Cabinet, covering all aspects of domestic affairs, military and diplomacy, and in the current situation is mainly concerned with economic and industrial revival, and does not involve military reform for the time being. The position changed, and people naturally changed their words, except that "chairman" and "comrade" sounded alien at first glance out of place with the Third Reich. In fact, the National Socialism promoted by Hitler's regime was in many respects at least formally close to or even equivalent to that of socialist countries like the Soviet Union, some of which were essentially the same, while others were doing very different things under the same name.

"Your Excellency!" Lynn followed his colleagues and explained, "This military matter is very urgent, it is related to the grand strategy of imperial rejuvenation, and I only need ten minutes. ”

Goebbels smiled inexplicably: "I don't bother with military affairs, but seeing that General Gargo is in such a hurry, there must be something very important to report to the Führer." Rudolph, the Führer is in physical therapy, right! ”

In the presence of Goebbels, Khantfack naturally had nothing to reserve, and he replied with relief: "Yes, Your Excellency, Chairman! ”

Lynn didn't know what this "physical therapy" was, and it was as much a top secret of the empire as the Führer's health - although it was not explicitly listed, it gradually became the default rule through the top-down silence. What kind of illness the Führer suffered from before he woke up, and whether he still had any diseases after waking up, these are known only to a very small number of high-ranking figures. Lynn, the "special lieutenant general" and chief strategic staff officer, is obviously not qualified enough to be included in the inner circle of the empire.

"Well, General Gargo, the situation is such that the Führer now undergoes a long period of physiotherapy every evening to ensure that he can gradually reach the point of full recovery, during which time he will not be able to see you or consult you on military matters. As...... You should first go to the commander of the base and discuss this military matter with him first, and if he agrees with your immediate report, then we will discuss whether we can adopt some special method without affecting the health of the Führer, what do you think? ”

As he said this, Goebbels deliberately looked behind him, in the direction of "Garden No. 3". Rommel did not live here, but the Führer awarded him the privilege of moving his family here with a commendation - the two of them, with their lieutenants and servants, living in such a garden mansion would have been nothing if they had been in the heyday of the Third Reich, but in a shelter with limited space and resources, it was truly the highest level of enjoyment.

Lynn thought about it, according to his position, he was directly responsible to the Führer, and it was not necessary to go through Rommel to report the strategic proposals, but considering that Rommel was currently the chief of the General Staff of the Imperial Strategic Staff, it was not inappropriate to communicate with him in advance. So, he bowed slightly: "Yes, Your Excellency, thank you for the reminder. I was too reckless just now, I hope you will forgive me! ”

Goebbels looked down at his daughters, and stroked their pretty braids with his hands, while the two little girls had just looked at Lynn with strange eyes. Lynn also recognized it, the slightly older one was the one she had saved during the retreat, and she probably remembered herself.

When Lynn finished his polite words, Goebbels smiled and said, "It's purely personal advice, then General Gargo, we're going to continue walking, I hope you go well!" ”

Lynn stood up and saluted in relative silence: "Goodbye, Your Excellency, I wish you a pleasant visit!" ”

The chairman of the revival committee walked away with a smile on his face, holding his two cute and beautiful little daughters, which looked more heartwarming than the pomp and circumstance of their whole family. Next, Lynn apologized to Hunter Fack, and the Führer's lieutenant also apologized for his words just now, and the two had no friendship in the first place, so they did not owe each other and lived together amicably. Following Goebbels' advice, Lynn went to Rommel's quarters and reported to the legend, who was still reading by the lamp, about his plans for an attack on the giant cruise ship Europa.

"It's so amazing that you don't look like a normal German."

Rommel's remark made Lynn feel startled, and she couldn't figure out the intention behind it, so she had to get up directly from her chair, holding her head high and staring straight ahead as if she was being questioned.

"You're too sensitive!" Rommel then went on to say, "What I have just said can be understood as a compliment, that a person who really does great things should be freed from the emotional shackles of mortals." At this time, we may lose a spiritual sustenance and a past glory, but with this as a fulcrum, we can change a lot, and reap new spiritual sustenance and new glory after several years of painful wandering. ”

At this time, Lin En was relieved, and he said generously: "Sir, I must admit that my original intention in planning this action was only from the strategic perspective of the surname, and I did not rub into the complex national feelings. ”

Rommel raised his head and looked at Lynn with his bad eyes that could not see anything and the good eyes that were still bright: "In extraordinary times, such an approach is beyond reproach, but I still want to say that killing and destruction are by no means the duty of soldiers, and as for the true meaning of the military, each of us should try to find it." Alright, come with me! Remember, whatever you see or hear next will always be buried in your heart and never revealed to anyone, including your loved ones. ”

Without asking Lynn if he understood, nor asking him to take an oath, Rommel led him straight out to the Führer's residence. Hearing him make such a foreshadowing, Lynn suddenly felt more curious about the Führer's situation than ever, as if it were the most secret of all the world, and nothing else compared to it...... The layout of Garden One was obviously different from Garden Two where Lynn set foot at the banquet, it looked more majestic, more in line with the identity and surname of the occupants, but it looked empty, only the guards patrolling and guarding the small area. Entering the foyer, Rommel raised his arms slightly and spun in place, and although the guards did not make physical contact with him in the process, Lynn was still surprised by the strict vigilance. As for him, the "special lieutenant general" and the chief strategic staff officer of the base camp, he was not able to omit a full body examination.

In the foyer, although the brightly lit hall is richly laid out and noblely furnished, it has a palace-like golden splendor, but it is also empty and lacks popularity. Led by an attendant, Rommel and Lynn entered the elevator on the side of the staircase, ascended to the second floor, passed through a corridor with antique décor, and in the center through a double-opening wooden door. Upon entering, Lynn was surprised to see two medical staff in white coats and white masks, the side room was as simple as entering another building, it was spotlessly clean, and the air was filled with a faint smell of disinfectant water.

Rommel walked straight to the front door and whispered to the officer standing next to him, "Is it over?" ”

The officer looked down at his watch: "It should be another half an hour." ”

Rommel still kept a rare whisper: "We have urgent military affairs, can we borrow the observation room?" ”

The officer hesitated, turned to look at Lynn, and replied, "Okay! Follow me! ”

Receiving Rommel's gaze, Lynn hurriedly followed inside. Around the corner, they entered a small room, the hollowed out wall of which was inlaid with a large glass window, through which they could see what seemed to be a space similar to an operating room, and the illustrious figures who had made the whole of Europe and even most of the world tremble, the savior in the eyes of one group of people, the demon in the eyes of another, were now lying motionless on the characteristic bed, the bottle hanging upside down on the stand was two-thirds empty, and the remaining third of the liquid took on a bright red color, Fluid of the same color was flowing down the catheter into his vein......

(To be continued)