Five hundred and eighty-two. Egypt's Reaction (Fourth Shift Asking for a Monthly Pass)
General Khamlemu, who came to the mutinous barracks, did not hesitate, and immediately used the radio to launch an order for an uprising against all the troops he could control.
The speed of the action is unimaginable.
In Egypt, there is an even more unimaginable situation: the fanaticism for leaders.
Or, more accurately, a religious fanaticism.
The Ahmed family, to which Khamlemu belongs, is the largest, most powerful, and most respected family in Egypt, and when Khamlemu issued an order calling for an uprising in Egypt, the whole of Egypt was completely boiling.
Not only by telegram, but also by other means, as Elinor promised, "Baron Andrew" had everything ready.
The radio, the loudspeaker, almost instantaneously came the statement of General Khamlemu, which shocked the British to the extreme.
The radio station was completely controlled by the British, but how did the rebels do it?
What is even more shocking is the "mutiny" of General Khamlemu, although the British have taken some precautions before, they still did not expect that Khamlemu's mutiny would come so quickly and suddenly.
By now, all of Egypt is aware of the outbreak of an armed uprising led by General Khamlemu
All of Egypt has taken action!
Less than an hour after General Khamlemu gave the order for the uprising, the Egyptian troops stationed outside Cairo quickly launched an attack on the British and attempted to launch a direct attack on Cairo to meet General Khamlemu and the rebels who were fighting in Cairo.
Meantime. Uprisings of the Egyptian army and the Egyptian people broke out one after another, and they were all chanting the slogan of General Khamlemu:
"For the free of Egypt, fight!"
For Free Egypt - Fight!
Inspired by this exciting slogan. Uprisings broke out one after another, and almost all British troops were attacked to varying degrees!
And at the moment, the same got Ernst. Erwin commanded by Bream. Rommel, although shocked by the unexpected situation in Egypt, accepted Baron Alexon's order without hesitation:
To Egypt - launch an all-out attack!
Not long after the end of the "Second Battle of El Alamein", the Afrika Korps overcame fatigue and stubbornly advanced towards Egypt!
Rommel had a secret that he didn't tell his men: Baron Alexon was fighting in Cairo!
Once the news gets out. It's going to drive everyone crazy
The Afrika Korps was cheered and greeted by Egyptian soldiers and civilians. This is also what General Khamlemu called for.
He told all Egyptians, Germany, that they were our friends!
Just as Baron Alexon enjoyed unlimited prestige in Germany, General Kannemu enjoyed supreme status in Egypt.
Right now. The situation has become so favorable for the Afrika Korps
During the assault on Albazon, two brigades of Egyptian soldiers turned their backs and coordinated with the Germans in their attack on the Allies. This soon led to the fall of Albazon.
So when attacking a country, if the people of the whole country are supporting you coming. Then the country becomes at your fingertips.
This is an eternal truth
The British were in big trouble
In the high command of the British army, located in Cairo. The abrupt change in the situation in Egypt made everyone look at each other, and it was completely unclear how such a situation could have occurred.
Now the whole of Cairo and the whole of Egypt are completely in chaos, and what is even more serious is that the Germans also seized this golden opportunity and launched a full-scale attack on Egypt.
In Cairo, the whole of Cairo was plunged into a riot after General Khamlemu's statement calling on all Egypt to rise up in revolt.
The British army was attacked everywhere. The Egyptians, in their own way, gave the most powerful support to the rebel soldiers.
"Repression, it must be suppressed!" Montgomery firmly spat out the words that he had repeated countless times: "The source of all unrest comes from the Cairo mutiny." As long as the mutinous soldiers are suppressed, the rebels who lack leadership will soon be suppressed! ”
Although he was of the same opinion as General Montgomery, Stolly, the British ambassador to Cairo, could not help but ask worriedly: "What about the front line?" The enemy's attack was said to be very ferocious. ”
"Yes" Alexander did not want to hide anything: "Half an hour ago I received news that the Albasson had fallen into the hands of the Germans, and the German leading forces were advancing rapidly"
"This is what I feared, the Germans who had the support of the Egyptians were terrible, so I suggested that we might as well accept the conditions of some of the rioters, and stabilize them first, so that the first element was to repel the German attack," said Stolly."
"No, it's not that simple!" Montgomery said categorically: "This riot was planned and organized by the Germans, they were not so easy to compromise, and once the British Empire agreed to the unreasonable demands of the rioters, similar incidents could occur in all our colonies, and this is the most frightening thing, in fact, I don't think there is anything to worry about this riot, in India we have experienced a much larger uprising, but we have successfully suppressed it." We must tell those people that the insurrection will never achieve their ends, and that the only thing they can do is to cooperate with us unconditionally, as far as the Germans attack."
General Montgomery thought for a moment: "General Alexander, please stay in Cairo and continue to suppress the rioters, while I will rush to the front line and block the German attack!" ”
"Bernard, with you in command at the front, Rommel will suffer a new defeat." Apparently, Alexander was full of confidence in his companion: "As for this, please teach me." ”
The two top generals of the military have made up their minds so much that Ambassador Storley is a little helpless: "In this case, then I can only cooperate with you with all my might, and there is one thing I am worried about, if those rioters have ulterior motives to take advantage of this king"
Montgomery nodded, and if it hadn't been for Mr. Ambassador's reminder, he would have almost forgotten about the king.
He glanced at Roliman, the general adviser to the king of Egypt: "Mr. Roliman, can you control Farouk I?" ”
"I think it should be," Roliman hesitated, "this king has no ambition other than to steal and enjoy." ”
Montgomery thought for a moment: "Even so, you should not take it lightly, and you will send you a regiment of soldiers to strengthen the guard in the palace." In the event of any circumstance, you have the right to make any choice you deem right at the special time"
Roliman understood the meaning of Möngke's words very well
At this time, the royal palace in Egypt was also in chaos. Kanlemu, one of Farouk I's two most trusted ministers, actually declared an uprising, betraying the British.
Farouk I was not worried about the repercussions of the uprising, but about whether it would anger the British and cause him any harm.
He liked to be a puppet of the British, and even somewhat enjoyed his current situation, at least so that he didn't have to think about anything.
The British or the Germans ruled here, in fact, it had nothing to do with him, as long as he could keep his position
But the current situation made him feel the crisis. Fortunately, he also has the trusted Secretary of State for Defense, Emne.
Farouk I had a rare opportunity to listen to the minister's detailed report on the current situation in Cairo: "Will the mutinous soldiers be victorious?" ”
"No, Your Majesty." Emne's answer was very affirmative: "The troops of the British Empire are fully capable of suppressing this mutiny, and calm will soon be restored in Cairo." ”
"Ah, that's good, that's good," Farouk I let out a long sigh of relief: "It's just poor Kannemu, why would he do such a ridiculous thing?" ”
Seeing that His Majesty the King was still sympathetic to his political enemies at this time, Emn was somewhat displeased: "Your Majesty, Khamlemu is the trouble he has caused to himself, and he has even threatened Your Majesty's safety, I think such a person is not worthy of your sympathy at all."
Farouk I nodded slightly, and then Queen Farida, who was on the side, suddenly asked, "But I heard that the mutiny has been pointed out by the Germans, and the German army is advancing into Egypt. Mr. Emern, do you think that the British, who had just been defeated, would be able to meet the challenge of the Germans? ”
"Absolutely"
Despite such categorical answers, the queen's words moved Emon's heart
yes, why didn't you think of this? The Germans were gaining momentum to win the Battle of El Alamein, and what if the Allies were unable to stop their offensive?
Or should you find yourself a way out in advance? So as not to regret it in case the Germans really entered Cairo?
It seems that Kanlemu should not be pushed too hard, and it is always good to leave yourself an extra way
When the situation in Egypt was precarious, no one, from the king to the ministers, really thought about the future of Egypt, but were all planning in their own minds.
That's the saddest thing.
They could have supported the mutiny, or they could have firmly supported the British, but none of them seemed willing to do so.
The future of the country, and what the future will be like under their leadership, can be predicted from now on.
And that's what the Germans want to see the most! (To be continued......)