US Navy battleship "Arizona".

The sea breeze was blowing, and bursts of chill were constantly invading. Those Americans standing on the ship, each with a sad expression on their faces.

After the outbreak of the war against Germany, with the Allied victory and the capture of Berlin in sight, the U.S. government called on Americans to emigrate to Germany and Americanize Germany proper.

Adventurous Americans did not hesitate too much, and came to Germany to pan for gold on the immigration preferential policies continuously introduced by the US government.

But in just a short period of time, everything changed completely.

The German army launched a strong counterattack on all fronts, and European countries turned their backs on the United States, especially after the German Lübeck counterattack, the living conditions of American immigrants in Germany suddenly became worse. A large number of Americans have been arrested, and they must be held accountable for the crimes committed by the United States Government.

Now, even the U.S. government has begun to warn the American expatriates in Germany that this is definitely not a paradise and that they should leave the country as soon as possible with the help of the U.S. military and go straight back to the U.S. or transit through the United Kingdom.

Just settled in a place, but was forced to leave this place, which has to be said to be the greatest sorrow. But what can be done? Do you want to stay in a place that doesn't belong to you in the first place, and face a tragedy that is very likely to come?

No one wants to make such a choice.

The USS Arizona was carrying more than 200 American immigrants as the warship slowly departed. Those Americans are still standing on the bow of the ship, as if they are reluctant to give up.

Captain Stam seemed to be in the same mood, and the lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy only felt that this stage was the most sloppy stage he had ever passed. He had fantasized countless times about returning to his homeland with the glory of a conqueror. Then tell all your friends and relatives about the glorious history of the war they have experienced.

But now that all of that is gone.

"Lieutenant Colonel, how much time do we have before we get to England?"

Lieutenant Colonel Stam looked over there, it was Mrs. Deck. This beautiful woman was sympathetic, and she had come to Germany with her husband, Mr. Derk, but in the Lübeck counterattack, her husband died in the Luftwaffe bombing. The poor woman became a widow.

"Ah, ma'am. Tomorrow afternoon we will be in England......" Lieutenant Colonel Steum replied, "It will be safe to arrive in England, and you will have many options to return to the United States." I am very saddened by what happened to Mr. Decker. ”

Mrs. Deck's eyes were a little red. She probably thought of her husband again: "He was always adventurous, going from place to place, and I tried to persuade him countless times, but he just wouldn't listen." The night before he died. He also called his brother. But it's just one night......"

Lieutenant Colonel Steum sighed, Mr. Decker's brother was a military attache at the U.S. Embassy in London, and he still didn't know what had happened to his brother......

"Will we be attacked by enemy submarines?" Mrs. Decker asked suddenly.

"No, it won't." Before Lieutenant Commander Stam could reply, a young man next to him had already said: "Although this is a warship, whether it is a German or British submarine, it is already known that this warship is full of civilians, and although there is nothing wrong with attacking a warship, I don't think either the German Navy or the British Royal Navy will do such a thing......"

Mrs. Decker was relieved at this time......

However, the young man aroused the curiosity of Lieutenant Colonel Stamm: "Sir. It seems that you are familiar with all this? I take the liberty of asking, who are you? Why did you come to Germany? ”

"Moyol. You can call me Moyol. The young man Moyol smiled and said: "When I was a furniture merchant in the United States, I was bored to the point of boredom in my ordinary life, so I wanted to go on some exciting adventures. I sold my small furniture store and came to Germany, but unfortunately my venture failed. ”

"Not an adventure to remember." Lieutenant Colonel Stam shrugged, "I'm sure you'll have good luck in the future." ”

Mrs. Decker probably felt sympathy for the sudden appearance of Mr. Moyol: "Mr. Moyol, you have suffered much more than me, no, I have suffered worse than you, you have only lost your furniture store, and I have lost my husband forever. ”

"Ah, please don't be upset, ma'am." Mr. Moyol sighed, "We are all adventurous, and we are actually mentally prepared to do these things. What more could you think about? The army is losing ground on the battlefield, and they can't even protect themselves, so how can they protect us? ”

Lieutenant Colonel Steum was a little unhappy, but what he said was true.

At this time, the bell for dinner rang on the warship, which gave Lieutenant Colonel Stam a chance to get out of the embarrassment: "Mrs. Deck, Mr. Moyol, I have the honor of inviting you to dine with you?" ”

Mrs. Decker and Mr. Moyol, of course, did not understand the refusal of the captain's invitation......

The food on board is actually very bad, of course, the food in the officers' canteen will be much better, especially the food specially prepared for Lieutenant Colonel Stam and his guests.

"Mr. Moyol, how long have you been in Germany? What do you think about the war? ”

Faced with the captain's question, Mr. Moyol quickly replied: "I have been in Germany for half a year, and I have seen too many things during this time. From the overwhelming strength of the Allies, to the subsequent defeat after defeat. From the happy life of the Americans in Germany, to now being forced to leave the country. Mr. Captain, many times I also think about how such a thing happened, it is really terrible. ”

Such an answer made Lieutenant Colonel Steum not know what to say, but in fact, such an answer was impossible for anyone to understand.

"And what do you think of Germany as a country?" Mrs. Deck asked with interest.

Mr. Moyol thought for a moment: "What a difficult question for me...... A nice country. Is it? Even if we are now in the position of war, we have to say so. This country has always had a lot of very good qualities, and if I had to sum them up, I think they could be described in three points. Brave, tenacious and meticulous. ”

The conversation here attracted the attention of many U.S. Navy officers who dined together on the Arizona. They listened intently to Monsieur Moyol:

"Let's talk about bravery. No matter which people have a certain understanding of it, it is indeed a duty and an obligation to the courage of the Germans to sacrifice everything for the sake of their ideals. Mr. Captain, let us carefully analyze the words 'honor' and 'duty', and while other peoples consider bravery to be honorable, the German spirit regards it as duty, that is to say, bravery is your duty. Whatever the outcome, you should face it calmly. But let's see if we are glad to succeed or discouraged by failure whenever we have the courage to do something......"

Despite saying good things about his war opponents, Lieutenant Colonel Stam couldn't help but nod his head.

Mr. Moyol paused slightly: "Let's take a look at it again. Tenacity. The tenacity of the German spirit is well known in the world. Heine once said. 'Germany is not a reckless nation, and when it embarks on any road, it will carry it to the end with tenacity'...... Steady decisions and tenacious pace, slowly driving towards the position like a tank. Mr. Captain. I think we've already experienced that. ”

"yes. We have fully appreciated the tenacity of Germany. Lieutenant Colonel Stam sighed, "I have to admit that if you only compare the quality of tenacity, there are few countries in the world that can compare with it. ”

"Yes, acknowledging each other's strengths is the only way to make us better." Mr. Moyol smiled and said: "If the third quality of moral will is meticulousness, I think that the seriousness of the Germans is probably known to everyone. Especially in today's world, in terms of industry, Made in Germany has become a symbol of high quality. I think the traditional German spirit plays a crucial role in this. In the German philosophy, meticulousness and thoroughness are inseparable. Only a thorough analysis can understand the comprehensive requirements; There is only thorough execution. In order to achieve detailed results. ”

"You've analyzed it quite thoroughly, Mr. Moyol." Lieutenant Colonel Stam took a sip of wine: "Although it sounds awkward that an American is speaking for Germany, I have to admit that your words are mostly correct. Probably these three qualities determine that even when they are in the most danger, they can tenaciously persevere. ”

Mrs. Decker interjected: "It is a pity that the Germans are too old-fashioned and lack some joy in life. ”

"Do you really think so, ma'am?" Mister Moyol smiled and said, "Then let me tell you a true story from the time of the First World War. As the war drew to a close, the Americans gradually captured a number of German officers, who were imprisoned in a prisoner of war camp and treated them more favorably. Americans believe that German officers are chivalrous and all of them are professional soldiers, with high military qualities and strong will, so they deserve respect. One evening, nearby American officers held a party and invited some German officers from the POW camp to attend. Many American officers performed their own shows, while German officers sat sideways, quietly watching the victors' performances. Only one German major from Schmidt was unimpressed by the performance of the American officers present. This sentiment was seen by an American general. He asked Major Schmidt, 'For what?' 'The Major said that your musician had many errors in playing Tchaikovsky's pieces'......'

Even the Americans themselves did not know the story, and for a moment only Mr. Moyol's voice sounded in the restaurant:

The American general was a little unimpressed, so he invited the Major Schmidt to play, and the major was hesitantly pulled by the Americans to the piano, but when he had arranged his uniform, he took a deep breath and began his performance. When Major Schmidt finished playing. The whole hall fell silent. Then there was a burst of applause that lasted for a long time. The American general asked Major Schmidt, which conservatory did you graduate from? The major looked at the general in surprise and said that I had never studied at a conservatory. I am a regular German officer who graduated from the Army Military Academy of Upper Silesia......"

Mrs. Decker was completely immersed in the story...... It wasn't even until Mr. Moyol finished telling the story long before he reacted......

"Gentlemen, most of the officer corps in Germany are of aristocratic origin, and since childhood they have practiced equestrianism, played the piano, painted sketches, painted oil paintings, and read a lot of books. Because of its good education and high average quality, the officer corps was retained in the form of various clubs after the defeat in World War I. Wang Weiyi said in the end: "So I think this is a respectable country." ”

Lieutenant Colonel Steum sighed, "Mr. Moyol. If you hadn't been honest about all this, I wouldn't have had any suspicions, otherwise I would have informed the intelligence services that I had arrested you on charges of espionage! ”

"Isn't America a country of free speech?" Wang Weiyi smiled: "No matter what we say, as long as such a thing is true." Then I guess we can speak our minds. Ignoring the strengths of others. You can never make yourself a real powerhouse. ”

Lieutenant Colonel Stam nodded involuntarily, in fact, he didn't expect that when "Mr. Moyol" was promoting these remarks here, it was actually sending a strong signal to American officers:

Germany – definitely not what they imagined; German officers - and definitely not what the US government advertises!

None of these American officers had experienced the Second World War and did not have a very deep concept of Germany, so they had to tell them something they did not know in a special way.

And at least it looks pretty good for now......

Just when Lieutenant Colonel Stam wanted to ask some questions. Suddenly, a shrill siren sounded. In an instant, the American officers in the dining room quickly left the table. Returned to his combat post.

This point is still admired by "Mr. Moyol" - Wang Weiyi, even if the US military suffers a great loss on land, the officers of the US Navy still have extremely high quality.

"Discover the British Royal Navy cruiser HMS Britannia Victory and the destroyer HMS Fighting Spirit!"

With this report, Lieutenant Colonel Stam's expression suddenly became nervous. "Arizona" is an old cruiser, the main task of which is to transport these American immigrants, both in tonnage and firepower, "Arizona" is simply no match for enemy warships.

This channel was supposed to be a very safe waterway, but the sudden appearance of the Royal Navy caught people off guard.

"Prepare for battle, call for reinforcements!" Lieutenant Colonel Stam had to give such an order.

The American immigrants who appeared on deck also became panicked, and in the event of a naval battle, they had nowhere to escape.

"Don't be nervous, ma'am." Looking at Mrs. Derk, who was trembling from fear, Wang Weiyi comforted on the side: "I don't think these two Royal Navy warships are here to attack us. ”

"Oh, really?" Mrs. Decker didn't seem convinced.

Wang Weiyi smiled faintly, he was very sure that these two Royal Navy warships had absolutely no ill will towards the "Arizona......

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"British Victory".

"Colonel, that's the Arizona."

Colonel Solby picked up the binoculars and looked at it carefully: "Do you know, Major, a great man is on that warship, for fear of accidental injury, we have been ordered to protect the 'Arizona', this is really the strangest thing, the Royal Navy is actually escorting our enemy." ”

"Americans probably wouldn't have dreamed of that...... It just makes me wonder what the hell is on board the Arizona that would make us do such a strange thing? ”

Colonel Solby smiled: "I already told you, a great man. By the time we were ready to escort Her Majesty the Queen back to London, this great man had already begun his adventure for England. Danger is with him all the time, and that's all we can do for him. ”

He knew who was sitting on the Arizona, but it was an absolute secret, and he couldn't tell anyone.

"Get in touch with Arizona immediately and tell them that we don't have any intention of attacking, and that we're just going to escort them safely to their destination."

This is the telegram sent by the "British Victory", a warship of the British Royal Navy, to "Arizona......

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A telegram that left Lieutenant Colonel Stam scratching his head at all, "We have no intention of attacking, we are just preparing to escort you to your destination safely." ”

What does this mean? What does the enemy want to do? What kind of conspiracy does the enemy have?

No matter how hard Lieutenant Colonel Stam tried, he couldn't come up with the real reason for this.

Perhaps there is only one possibility, and that is that the commander of the enemy went crazy. However, such a possibility will never exist.

The thing that Lieutenant Colonel Stam regretted the most in his life was that he didn't know what kind of big man he was on his ship! (To be continued......)