No one knows what method Huang Zheng used to invite Claudette Corbe.

Before the expedition, the famous Hollywood movie star Claudette Corbey took the initiative to contact the American personnel, saying that she wanted to go to Britain to comfort the Allied forces there who were preparing to counterattack her hometown, the most important of which was the Chinese army.

The people in the Allied command were amazed, and even General Eisenhower was surprised and said: "It's really strange, could it be those guys in the White House?" Well, that's kind of a good thing they did. ”

However, his chief of staff, Morgan, shrugged his shoulders and said, "My general, I'm sorry to tell you that this matter shouldn't have anything to do with that group of guys in the White House, haven't you noticed?" Miss Claudette Corbeth is going to go to the Chinese army by name this time, and as far as I know, a week ago, the Chinese army also submitted such a request, saying that we would allow them to invite celebrities to their military station to pay their respects. ”

Eisenhower was surprised when he heard this: "You mean to say that the Chinese dominated this matter?" God, it's hard to imagine that these guys are so good at it all than our own. ”

Mike spread his hands, "I think this must have been done by the Chinese." However, as for where they came from such great power, I am afraid only God knows. ”

"I've got to find out." Eisenhower didn't have a hard time figuring it out, and he only needed a few phone calls back home to figure out what was going on.

It turned out that the incident was not, as Eisenhower had initially imagined, with the use of the diplomatic service in Nanking by the Chinese troops stationed in Britain.

It was only the Chinese troops stationed in Britain who sent a telegram to the China Daily in Washington, whose editor-in-chief, Miss Huang Ying, and Claudette Colbert, who were close friends, and who recounted the matter in detail on the phone.

"I never thought that Huang Ying is Huang Zheng's sister, and there is no need for any diplomatic channels between them, and this matter can be easily resolved with a direct phone call." Eisenhower smiled after hearing this, "However, this Huang Zheng really impressed me, because he was willing to do such a thing for his soldiers, and I think this is the most valuable thing a commander can do." ”

"Yes, this Huang Zheng is Huang Ke's adopted son as far as I know, but he has never had the style of a son-in-law. This is very different from most of the gentlemen I remember. Chief of Staff Morgan followed.

"Morgan, I'm willing to bet you that this young man will definitely show a surprising side in the future world politics." Eisenhower laughed.

"I think that's possible." Morgan followed.

……

Claudette Colbert arrived as promised, accompanied by a reporter from the China Daily and some local movie stars.

When these Hollywood movie stars visited the 336th Brigade of the Chinese Army for the first time, not only the British media, but also the American media showed great surprise.

In the past few days, the newspapers have been reporting on Claudette Corbeut's visit to the Chinese army, and they have not even shied away from saying: "The former French movie star is the most appropriate way for her to express her hatred of the Nazis when she comes to the army that is about to go to France." ”

Claudette Colbert arrived, and the officers and men of the 336th Brigade gave him the warmest welcome.

During the war, the boys of the 336 Brigade regarded the elf and eccentric heroine in "One Night" as their dream lover, and it was also their important comfort in this long war.

Unlike other Hollywood movie stars, Huang Zheng found that there is a reason why this Claudette Corbeth is loved by officers and soldiers, first of all, Claudette Corbeth is not the traditional impression of a tall Western woman, and her image seems to be more in line with Eastern aesthetics.

She is small and exquisite, with a pair of big eyes on her full round face, and wisps of front bangs adding to the youthful atmosphere, although this appearance is not very beautiful, but it is in line with the imagination of most officers and soldiers.

Claudette Corbes and Hollywood movie stars came to the camp and walked onto a makeshift stage to the applause of everyone and began to offer condolences.

Before the performance began, she also gave a short speech, to the effect that she was French, and now she was heartbroken to see her former homeland under the iron heel of the Nazis, and thanked the soldiers for the upcoming expedition to France to save France and more European people.

"Freedom belongs to the people, may God bless you!"

Then, Claudette Corbeau and the Hollywood movie stars began to perform songs and dances, which were not exquisite, but they were refreshing, because the performers were all young and beautiful Hollywood movie stars, and the visual experience was different, not to mention the rendering brought by the atmosphere of the scene.

She brought some cigarettes and other condolences and distributed them on the spot, and then signed the clothes for the officers and soldiers.

The enthusiasm of the officers and men reached its peak at the end of the singing, and if it were not for the officers standing in front, I am afraid they would have gotten out of control long ago.

The condolences were not long, and the performance was only a little more than two hours, and when it was over, they declined the suggestion to eat here and got in the car and left.

After they left, Huang Zheng smiled helplessly: "I was busy for a few days, and I ended up staying with us for more than two hours. ”

After hearing this, Zhu Jingxing said: "This is enough, too much time will have a bad effect." ”

Huang Zheng nodded, "Now, it's time to prepare for war." ”

"Yes, judging from the recent deployment of Allied materials, the day of the Allied offensive should not be far off." As if to verify what he said, several C47s flew by in the sky with a whistling.

"It's a terrible weather, and now I'm really going to the other side to see what the German army, known as the Iron Lion, is like." Huang Zheng is very unfamiliar with the weather in Europe recently, which has been rainy and a little stuffy, and sometimes he can't wait.

……

Huang Zheng's expectations soon became a reality.

On 5 June, the Allied Command issued an order to immediately go to the Allied Command for a meeting. Huang Zheng vaguely felt that the day of the general offensive had arrived.

When he was about to go out, the vehicle that the U.S. military had come to meet him. After Huang Zheng got into the jeep of the American army, he drove towards the Allied headquarters.

After arriving at the Allied headquarters in London, Huang Zheng confirmed his judgment even more. It is now heavily guarded, with a constant stream of vehicles and people in all kinds of military uniforms, girls and boys in the confidential room receiving and transmitting all kinds of telegrams, and the sound of radio ticks and telephone commands.

A guard led Huang Zheng into the headquarters of the underground bunker. In front of the huge sand table and large-scale map, dozens of generals and officers wearing different military uniforms stood.

Commander Eisenhower pinched his chin and listened to the debriefing of the people below. British Commander Montgomery, Naval Ramsay, Air Force Trafford Leigh-Mallory and other senior generals stood there, all of them looking serious or frowning, and no one had a trace of relief on their faces.

Huang Zheng stood aside and heard that this time the US military has mobilized more than 1,000 warships and ships of various types, thousands of aircraft, and the strength of the allied forces is as high as several hundred thousand, and such a large-scale landing operation is the first time in the history of mankind, and there is no doubt that this battle will be recorded in the annals of human history in terms of scale and significance.

After listening to the introduction, Eisenhower stepped forward and said: "I need to repeat to you that I think the front of the assault is too narrow, which is not conducive to the opening of the depth after the landing operation. Now that we have enough troops, we should expand the landing front to 80km, increase the first echelon from 3 to 5 divisions, increase the landing beachhead from 3 to 5, and increase the airborne forces from 2 brigades to 3 divisions......"

This opinion was apparently communicated with the senior Allied generals in advance, because after he made it, everyone unreservedly agreed with him.

The staff officers immediately revised the deployment of the battle situation and gave a new round of briefings. Huang Zheng kept an eye on the deployment of troops on the sand table, and in his view, the battle had completely evolved into a contest of mobilization capabilities between the United States and Germany.

"Huang, what do you think of your subordinates? Your troops are planned to enter the Utah Beach and eliminate the German devils there. Eisenhower turned his head and said to the only Chinese commander present.

Huang Zheng looked at the deployment and smiled slightly: "In the face of absolute firepower, any skill is in vain. I believe that our actions this time are the same, for the Germans they are already doomed. ”

This sounds uplifting, because at this time, the general staff of the US military has already drawn up a detailed operational plan, and the so-called inquiry is nothing but polite. Besides, Huang Zheng doesn't know much about these situations, and it is impossible to say anything too constructive, so it is better to say a few words to boost his morale.

"Well done, tonight was a special night." Eisenhower said impassionedly, "May God be with us good soldiers!" ”