The incompetence of the Italians did not mean that the German defense was much easier.

On the frontal battlefield, the U.S. forces soon launched a powerful attack. The American troops, under the cover of artillery fire and tanks, cautiously advanced towards the German positions.

And the German positions, which had just been heavily bombed, were quiet, the strange silence of the noisy positions. It's an innate soldier's instinct. Every soldier among them knew when the best time to shoot.

They silently watched the approaching tanks and infantry, silently waiting.

At this moment, Wang Weiyi is also looking at his brave and loyal soldiers, and he is proud to have such soldiers.

The enemy is getting closer and closer, and it is possible to see clearly what the tank looks like.

Wang Weiyi put down the telescope in his hand at this time: "Let's start!" ”

Let's start - when the marshal's order was given, all the self-propelled guns and all available artillery fire on the German positions opened fire at the same time.

The fierce battle also officially began at this moment......

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The battle between the unicorn and the blizzard begins, and at this time, the baron's friends are also engaged in intense work.

The Baron is never lonely!

Milan, Italy.

This is the northwestern city of Italy, the second largest city in Italy, the largest metropolis in Italy and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and a famous historical and cultural city in the world.

Milan is a day full of celebrities, and there is only one destination for these gentlemen and ladies:

Château Margaux opened in Milan.

This is the famous Château Margaux. It can even be said to be a miracle in the winery industry. When Château Margaux fell into decline and was acquired, Pipondou. Hi-Gang appeared, and he succeeded in restoring the leadership of the Château family to the winery. And in one fell swoop, he reacquired the once lost Margaux estate.

Because of this, Mr. Pipondu has become one of the most respected people in Europe and the United States......

On the day of the opening of the Milan store, Mr. Pipondu will also be present in person, which is a great event. Mr. Pipondu is rarely seen in public, especially after his retirement, and is said to have seen him only with a few friends.

Of course. There are also those who can easily meet Monsieur Pipondou, and that is the beauty. Monsieur Pipondu was famous all over Europe for his love of women, and he was surrounded by young and beautiful women.

A man of great wealth. Even if it's an old man, there are always women who flock to him.

The Italian upper class was proud to have received an invitation from Mr. Pipondu, and those who did not get it. Try to get one too. Especially the women in Italy. Regardless of whether they were beautiful or not, they were all there to try their best, and if they could get close to Monsieur Pipondu, they might be able to get a lot of benefits from him.

They probably thought that Mr. Pipondu was a fool who only used money on beautiful women......

Even Italian Prime Minister Bertrull was invited. There are some unconfirmed rumors in Italy, and it is said that Bertrul was able to become prime minister because he relied on Pipondu's financial resources, which made Italy's new dictator Vittorio. Mussolini appointed him as Italy's new prime minister.

The previous great dictator of Italy, Benito. Mussolini, three years before his death, deposed Umberto II, the last king of the Kingdom of Italy. The Italian Social Republic was established, and he served as President of the Italian Social Republic for life. Three years later, Benito. After Mussolini's death. His son Vittorio. Mussolini became Italy's new president for life.

This is a great dictator who is not inferior to his father in the same way as a greedy for power and money, and under the lure of the United States, he does not hesitate to betray his former ally Germany, and even join the attack on Germany.

Of course, this is in Italian nature.

On the day of the opening of Château Margaux Milan, celebrities gathered, and luxury cars could be seen everywhere. Those well-dressed gentlemen and ladies walked in one by one with their heads held high and in the envious eyes of countless people.

Those who did not receive the invitation, and of course those journalists who could not enter the scene, waited anxiously outside, hoping to see the legendary Pipondou. Heegang.

But they probably didn't know it, Pippen Du had already slipped in through the back door by this time, and he didn't want to be too ostentatious.

When Pipondu, who was holding two blonde beauties, appeared, it immediately caused a round of applause from the audience.

Pippen Du gave a speech of thanks with a spring breeze, and of course, the two blonde beauties beside him were also very eye-catching. When the words of thanks were finished, Pipondu again attracted a round of applause and cheers.

Pipondu prepared a sumptuous dinner for his guests, and after a brief exchange with a few old friends, he quietly entered a private reception room that had been prepared for him.

Here, the Prime Minister of the Italian Social Republic, Bertrul, has been waiting for some time,

"Prime Minister Bertrul, I'm sorry to keep you waiting here for so long." As soon as he entered the secluded room, Pipondu said apologetically.

"Look, my friend, why do you have to say sorry? Isn't our friendship worth the time we wait? Bertrul and Pipondu embraced: "My dear Pipondus, you look healthier than the last time I saw you. ”

"Ah, I can still deal with two women at once......"

Pipondu's words made both men laugh, and then Pipunddu invited the Italian Prime Minister to sit down and poured him a glass of wine: "Mr. Prime Minister, how is the war going?" ”

"I think it's going well for the time being." Bertrul's reply was not particularly certain: "We should have been in Berlin by now, but things have changed. Do you remember that Baron Alexon? He's reappeared, God. His presence makes me unsure if we'll be able to win. ”

"Ah, that's a pity." Pipondu hid his inner joy: "And what about the leader? I've heard that leaders have been a little upset with you lately? ”

Saying this, Bertrul sighed: "Yes. Once again, the leader wants to raise taxes to cope with the huge military spending, but the taxes in Italy are already very high, which will cause the people to revolt, and I made a tactful suggestion to the leader, but he was severely reprimanded. Pipondu, you learned of the Path. These taxes are mainly concentrated on the common people, whose burden is already heavy, should they continue to lose everything for the government? ”

"yes. It's time to raise taxes on the rich, like me......"

Pipermandu's joke made Bertrul smile slightly, but he immediately said, "That's impossible, it will make the leader opposed." ”

"I really don't feel worth what happened to you." Pipondu shrugged: "I remember when the United States entered the war in order to win Italy over. A large number of benefits were promised in North Africa, as well as in the Middle East. These places would fully compensate for the military expenses of Italy's entry into the war. Haven't the Americans kept their promises? ”

"Promises?" Bertrul sneered: "The German army continues to resist stubbornly in North Africa and the Middle East, not only that, even if the US military actually controls the area, they do not even allow the Italian army to enter the promised places. What kind of ally is this? ”

In fact, Pipundu had known these things for a long time, and they were exactly the same as all the previous ones, and the warring sides were taking advantage of the greed of Italy and constantly promising all kinds of benefits, but when they were out of use. They will give nothing to Italy.

In this respect, Italy is actually very tragic......

"If it's me. I'm going to just get Italy out of the war. ”

Pipondu's sudden words made Bertrul nod involuntarily: "Yes, the leader also threatened to withdraw from the Allied forces in anger because of the Americans' dishonesty, but we don't have the courage to do so. ”

"Why not, Mr. Prime Minister?" Pipondu smiled: "I am a businessman, and a businessman needs to be honest, just like my wine, there is absolutely no impurity allowed." If either of the parties to the contract defaults, the contract can be automatically terminated. I think the same should be true between countries. ”

Bertrul let out a long sigh, not knowing what to say.

"Mr. Prime Minister, I think we're talking about something instead." Pipondu put down the wine glass in his hand and said unhurriedly: "In the section of your journey to becoming prime minister, the Xigang family has spent a lot of effort and money, I don't think you deny this, right?" ”

"Yes, Mr. Pipondu, I still thank you for your kindness." Bertrul said hurriedly.

"I remember you once said that you were willing to repay any request we made at any time, and now that promise counts?"

"Of course it counts, what do you want, Mr. Pipondu."

Pipondu said lightly: "Let Italy get out of the war." ”

"What?" Bertrul stood up with a spirit, and then found himself in a trance, and sat down again, which was incredible.

Originally, he thought that Pipondu's request was nothing more than Italy giving the Xigang family greater preferential treatment, so that he could obtain more huge profits, but he never expected that he would make such a request:

Get Italy out of the war!

"There's simply no way to do that." Without even thinking about it, Bertrul said, "I can't agree to your request, so please forgive me, Mr. Pipondu." ”

"Behold, we have spoken of the spirit of the contract, and you have broken it." Pipondu did not care at all about the other party's refusal: "Is this the problem of the way the Italians deal with it?" I must remind you, Mr. Prime Minister, that you have a very bad impression of the leader now, and that since I can make you Prime Minister of Italy, I can get the leader to remove you from office. What's so hard about that? There are a lot of people who want to do things for me. ”

This is already a naked threat.

Bertrul thought for a long time, but still said helplessly: "Mr. Pippondu, I am sure that you have such ability, in the eyes of others, I am a majestic prime minister, but in your eyes, I am just a small person. However, I still refuse your request, which is beyond my purview. ”

Pipondu had long anticipated such a reaction: "And what else can I say? You are such a person of integrity...... Yes. It occurred to me that you had accepted a bribe of $20,000 from me to set up a winery on the most valuable piece of land in Milan. Yes. I think about it again, I also helped you buy a villa in the United States, and the American woman you found behind your wife's back is now living in it with your son, right? I wonder what the leader will do to you if these things get out of the way? And what will the Italians do to you? ”

Bertrul's face changed, he gritted his teeth and glared at the merchant in front of him, who had become extremely strange, and then he said with a pale face: "Yes. These are all given to me by you, and when these things get out of the way, I will be punished with the severest punishment by the leader. I would have been spurned by the Italians. But withdrawing from the war, Italy will be retaliated against by the United States, and I will never grant your request, Mr. Pipondu. You can come out and expose me now! ”

"Don't be in a hurry. Mr. Prime Minister. Pipondu smiled slightly: "Do you think things are really that simple?" Ah, I'd like to make a call first, please wait a minute. ”

After saying that, he stood up and was about to talk to the phone, he waited for a long time before he said into the phone: "Mr. Kasanovich?" Yes, I'm Pipondu. Yes. You're good too. Did what I wanted you to do was done? Very well, the Prime Minister of Italy, Mr. Bertrul, is going to speak to you. ”

And then. He put the phone on the table and sat back down: "Mr. Prime Minister, this is the phone of Mr. Casanovich in New York, I suggest you listen to it, of course, you have to speak to him in English, he doesn't understand your Italian." ”

Bertrul hesitated and grabbed the phone, his face changing as time went on, and his face became disastrous when the cries of women and children he knew so well came from the other end of the line. The phone then suddenly cut off.

Bertrul grabbed the silent phone, threw it abruptly, rushed to Pipondu and shouted: "Shameless, this is so shameless, do you let those hooligans grab women and children and threaten me?" No, I will never give in to you! ”

"Calm down, Mr. Prime Minister." Pipondu still said in such a faint tone: "It's not me who is shameless, but you, when you forget the kindness of the Xigang family to you." And I must remind you that Mr. Casanovich is definitely not a rogue, he is the king of New York, and he can do whatever he wants in New York, and you should not call him a rogue. As for your women and children, let me think about it. ”

The smile on Pipondu's face grew brighter: "Yes, you just used the word threat, I must admit that I am threatening you. In New York, that's your most beloved woman and most beloved son. But what is there? If you can't agree to my request, your son will be killed, and then your woman will be sent to an insane asylum, what a terrible experience. I almost forgot, you also have a wife and children in Italy, right? Do you think you can protect them? ”

When he said this, Pipondou's face became gloomy: "When you violate the spirit of the contract, you are tantamount to betraying me. ”

"I'm going to order your arrest at once!" Bertrul roared.

"Arrest me? On what charges? Pipondu sneered: "Is it because of what I'm talking about now?" Do you have any proof? Ah, I forgot, I'm going to donate a $200,000 war fund to the leader, and you say, would the leader of Vittorio help me or you, the one he doesn't like? ”

Bertrul's body shook, he took a few steps back, and then sat down slowly......

"Look, that's the attitude you should take." Pipondu's face returned to his face: "We're good friends, aren't we?" As long as you do exactly what I say, nothing terrible will happen. You can continue to be your Prime Minister and regain the trust of the Vittorio leader. ”

"But the leader won't listen to me." Bertrul said in frustration.

"We'll take care of the affairs of Leader Vittorio, all you have to do is do what I tell you to do." Pipondu already had a decision: "Answer me now, will you continue to fulfill the contract with me?" ”

Bertrul's head was buried deeply, and he nodded bitterly.

He knew that from the moment he nodded, he could no longer get rid of Pipondu, and from then on he would be a puppet of Pipondu.

What terrible things will happen in the future? He was even more unable to answer himself.

"The first step is to advocate that this war is immoral at home." Pipondu finally made his plan clear: "Let every Italian know that the suffering they face is entirely the result of the war, and that Italy must withdraw from it immediately." Of course, I'll send someone to assist you. ”

"And then?" Bertrul asked in despair.

"Then you'll wait for my next order." Pipondu reopened his glass: "A good glass of red wine needs to be tasted slowly, otherwise you will not know what it tastes like." Mr. Prime Minister, what do you say? ”

Bertrul smiled bitterly and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp: "I will do as you tell me, and I hope you will also be able to fulfill your promise." ”

"Of course, I'm a person who values the spirit of contract very much."

"The last question, why are you doing this?"

"Of course I can tell you that I'm doing this to repay a favor from someone!" (To be continued......)