When Qin Wei told Mountbatten about the term "Mountain Climb", Mountbatten was actually not in such a hurry. Because the German forces were divided into three parts, the right flank of the Germans, that is, the headquarters of General Bock, who was on the border between Holland and Belgium to Aachen, put on a posture of breaking through the Dutch border defense, occupying the whole of Holland and northern Belgium, and then advancing towards France. The attack was so fierce and rapid that many of the fortresses, which were thought to be able to be held for several months, fell in one day, and the British and French were panicked, and judged that the main German force was on the right flank, so they sent most of their troops to the right flank to replenish the basket. This is what Mountbatten had learned about the battle.

But Qin Wei told Currie that the Germans' armored clusters would cross the Ardennes Mountains.

That's what really scares Mountbatten.

Although he was born in the navy and was not familiar with land offensive and defensive warfare, he knew very well where the weaknesses of the Maginot Line were. The tail end of the Maginot Line, which is located in the Ardennes Mountains, is also mountainous, and is not suitable for armored forces...... This is the most common common sense. But he found the word Qin Wei said: "cross"!

If the armored cluster just wanted to cross that mountainous area, wouldn't it be okay either?

Not to mention the quality of the German army that surpassed all European armies, but with the ability of British engineers, it was not difficult to carve out a road in the Ardennes that would allow the armoured troops to pass through. What's more, the armored forces themselves have great cross-country capabilities, and the mountains are just not suitable for them to fight, but it is not impossible for them to pass.

So, Mountbatten hurriedly sent the news to London. He only hoped that this was himself, and of course Qin Wei's delusions...... The rigidity of the Germans should not have made them think of this plan. It's just that even Mountbatten himself didn't dare to have any faith in this fantasy. If the Germans can't think of this plan, the Chinese shouldn't even think of it.

……

Time seems to have become extremely long.

After the debate over whether or not he needed to take revenge on Qin Wei was over, Mountbatten felt that he had waited a long, long time. But there is still no news from London. This kind of waiting made him extremely anxious, and the illusion in his heart became more and more solid. But he didn't know what to do, and Qin Wei told him the news on May 14. It was on this day that the first echelon of German tank and motorized divisions crossed the Maas River in the area of Sedan at the junction of the French Second and Ninth Armies through the Ardennes Mountains, and inflicted heavy losses on the British and French allies. The Germans would then occupy Sedan and advance westward at a rate of 20 to 40 kilometers per day and night, capturing Abweil on 20 May. On May 21, the German fast forces were to reach the English Channel. Divide the strategic front of the British and French forces, and use the Netherlands and Belgium as air and submarine bases to block the Pas-de-Calais and prevent British reinforcements. At this point, about 40 divisions of the Anglo-French army will be surrounded in the Dunkirk area on the border between Belgium and France. May 23rd. Buren was to fall to the Germans, and on the 27th Calais was occupied. The Anglo-French allies would be encircled by the Germans by the sea.

No matter how fast his telegram could have been transmitted. It's too late.

……

"He insisted on waiting for news from London."

Colley went back alone to find Qin Wei, who had already begun to pack up at this time...... Two hours had passed, and Mountbatten refused to come to "meet" Qin Wei.

"He doesn't believe what I say?" Qin Wei didn't feel surprised, he just smiled when he looked at Curry's sweaty appearance.

He believed it, but there was still a hint of luck...... "Colli stared at Qin Wei. Actually, I'm the same. And we all don't understand, how did you know that the Germans would pass through the Ardennes? ”

"Colley, do you know the 'Schlieffen plan'?" Qin Wei asked with a smile.

"Schlieffen? You're talking about Alfred. Feng. Schlieffen? The German field marshal before World War I? Collie asked.

"That's right." Qin Wei nodded, "Anyone who has studied the First World War knows the Dao. Moltke Jr.'s plan to change Schlieffen's genius was one of the reasons for Germany's defeat in World War I. Some even claim that if Moltke had not changed Schlieffen's plan without authorization, France might have been captured by Germany shortly after the start of World War I. And now, faced with the impregnable Maginot Line, what else could the Germans do but choose their weak points to attack? Avoid the real and attack the false, and the sound of the east and the west...... This kind of tactical and even strategic deception was used extremely skillfully thousands of years ago, and the Germans had already reached the pinnacle of the art of warfare. ”

"You mean...... Is this just your guess? Collie asked, stunned.

"That's right, it's just speculation!" Qin Wei smiled, like a military master, "In fact, it is also a gamble!" I'm betting on the fate of the French! ”

"I don't understand what you mean." "Even if the Maginot Line is overtaken by the Germans, the French still have millions of troops!" They can just hold on. As they did in the First World War, they could drag the Germans into the quagmire of war! ”

"Really?" Qin Wei smiled, "Then do you dare to make a bet with me?" ”

"Bet?"

"Yes," Qin Wei nodded, "Let's make a bet, I bet that the French will surrender this time and surrender to the Germans!" And this surrender will not be long...... Two months! What do you think? The gambling capital is 10% of the copper mine shares! ”

"It can't be!" Collie shook his head, "That's France." Even if they were not as good as the Germans, their army was still one of the most powerful in the world. Two months? Oh, God? Do you think France is Poland? ”

"The Germans conquered Poland in 27 days, Denmark in 4 hours, and Norway in 23 days...... I'm betting that two months is actually quite affordable for France! I even suspect that they may not be able to hold on for even a month and a half. Qin Wei said with a smile.

"I'll bet on you!" Collie had been quite confident in himself, but after hearing these words, he felt a little uncertain...... Will the French really be so useless? Only a few more days than the Poles? He didn't know if he should agree to this gambling request, Qin Wei was tempting enough to take out the gambling money, but he also remembered that since he knew Qin Wei, this guy had never lost in a similar matter. If he loses, he will really be just Qin Wei's worker. He hesitated. And just then, a loud footstep interrupted his hesitation, and Mountbatten, dressed in a navy uniform, strode in.

"Aren't you going to come?" Collie gave the man a disgruntled look.

"I'm just here to make a bet." Mountbatten ignored Colly and just stared at Qin Wei with a gloomy face.

"The tutor of the British royal family really lives up to its reputation." Qin Wei shrugged his shoulders, "If you want to bet, you can bet." But I took out 10 percent of the shares of the Leibitang Copper Mine, what can you take out? ”

"Aren't you going to negotiate with me about an investment in India? I am the Viceroy of India and can ......"

"Sorry! I'm not going to talk about that anymore. Qin Wei smiled, "Because you're late!" Your Excellency the Governor! ”

"Don't you dare bet with me?" Mountbatten asked.

"Are you irritated, gentleman?" Qin Wei looked at each other with a smile: "Scolded? Or was it simply deposed? ”

"Your Excellency, are you delusional? I am the Viceroy of India. And the rank of Commodore Admiral, when have you ever heard that someone like me can be easily deposed? Mountbatten snorted.

"A guy who doesn't understand even the most basic courtesies, or a brigadier general in the British Royal Navy? Even the Japanese know better than you do. Qin Wei sighed, and looked at Mountbatten again: "Mr. Brigadier General, do you know what the principle of military rank treatment is?" ”

"You ......," Mountbatten choked. Why did he drag on not meeting Qin Wei? Isn't it because of Dorman's sentence "Do you want to salute Qin Wei"? He is the son of the British royal family. Another admiral of the British Royal Navy, who has always been arrogant, is certainly not willing to show his respect to a Chinese general. Because he doesn't have it at all. But now Qin Wei actually made this request again. What should he do? If refused. Will the outside world say that he doesn't even have a tutor?

"Zhilu said that you are not happy. You can also be disrespectful. Qin Wei smiled: "I think even if this matter spreads, no one will say that you are arrogant or anything." Because you're British, and I'm Chinese...... Disparities between countries have contributed to this phenomenon. But I'm going to tell you, I won't make this bet with you if you don't salute me...... It's a rare opportunity. Whether the French are really as incompetent as I think they are, it's up to you. Mr. Governor! ”

"If I don't make this bet with you, will someone say that I also think that France will surrender if it doesn't last two months?" Mountbatten asked coldly.

"Perhaps." Qin Wei said with a smile.

"Is this another ruse?" Mountbatten asked hatefully.

"Sort of. Ever since you walked through this door, you've actually been tricked. Qin Wei didn't deny it either, "But now the problem is." What kind of choice will you make. ”

"Of course I believe in my allies." Mountbatten Road.

"Do you think France will survive two months?" Qin Wei asked.

"France will always fight the Germans! Until the last victory! Mountbatten said word for word.

"That's an interesting statement. Because even if there is only one Frenchman left, as long as he declares that he will not surrender, the British government will still consider him to be the most legitimate representative of France! Unless the British Isles were also captured by the Germans. Qin Wei shook his head and smiled.

"And what do you want?" Mountbatten asked.

"I want to ...... If the French government, which occupies most of France's European territory, surrenders, it means that France has been defeated! How is it? Qin Wei asked.

"Yes." Mountbatten didn't think about it, and nodded in agreement.

"My gambling capital is 10 percent of the shares of the Leibitang Copper Mine, what about you, General?" Qin Wei asked.

"I don't have that much money." Mountbatten Road.

"I'm not short of your money." Qin Wei thought for a while: "I'll think so." If I win, you, Louis. Mountbatten will never come within a hundred kilometers of me! If you break it, I can beat you, and you can't resist! (To be continued......)