At this time, Tamusta and the "Egyptian officer corps" he led did not know that a catastrophe was quietly approaching them.

Tamusta's home became a meeting place for these Egyptian officers. Here they commented on the situation in Egypt and discussed the new German colonization of Egypt.

In particular, the Egyptian government's decision to send the first 200,000 troops to the Axis powers, and the resignation of Tamusta caused an uproar among these officers.

In the eyes of these officers, General Khamlemu was a hero, and Tamusta was also a hero, they used to fight closely for the freedom of Egypt, they used to fight together regardless of life and death, but now after the victory, has everything changed?

Tamusta told his companions that he did not resent General Khamlemu for the loss of his official position, and that he would not hesitate to sacrifice his life as long as Egypt was truly free.

However, given the current situation in Egypt, it is too difficult to achieve this goal

Tamusta was not discouraged, and he firmly told his companions that not every Egyptian was willing to accept German colonial rule, and that if they worked tirelessly, the dream they pursued would soon come.

They also received news of the assassination of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, which gave them some more talk, and they were also interested in who had carried out the assassination.

"I think it's a fighter who shares our dream of liberating Egypt," Tamusta affirmed, "so we're not fighting alone."

"General, General. Lots of Germans outside"

Before the butler's words were finished, a large group of German soldiers had already rushed in, and the Egyptian officers were shocked. Some of them put their hands deep into the pistols on their waists, but when they saw that the muzzle of the German's black hole was aimed at them, they reluctantly retracted their hands.

When they were all disarmed, Colonel Firth and General Kannemu walked in one after the other.

"General, what's going on?" Tamursta didn't want to talk to Colonel Firth at all, but asked General Khamlemu in a loud voice.

General Khamlemu glanced at him, then sighed

"Tamusta. Ahmabi. You were captured for being involved in the assassination of Prime Minister Benito Mussolini of the Kingdom of Italy. Colonel Firth said at this time.

Tamusta gave him a cold look: "I would love to do this, but I don't have a chance"

"We have conclusive evidence, Tamusta. Ahmabi. Colonel Fels' voice was equally cold: "And most of your officers here. They are all secretly colluding with British intelligence in an attempt to carry out a new mutiny and overthrow the existing Egyptian government, and you must all come with us. ”

As soon as these words came out. Immediately caused a commotion among the Egyptian officers, some of whom began to curse. Some began to discern for themselves, and some even cursed loudly

Tamusta stared at the sudden arrival, and he knew what was happening now:

The Germans have lost the patience of the most rearly to them and have officially set their hands on it!

He stopped the angry officers and stared at General Khamlemu: "General, are you here to arrest us too?" ”

Until now, he still has the last glimmer of hope for General Khamlemu

But when he saw General Khamlemu nodding with a heavy expression, the last glimmer of hope in Tamusta's heart was lost. He let out a long sigh: "General." You're wrong, you're really wrong. Our ideal of a free Egypt should not be like this"

"Now it's not about free Egypt, it's about your freedom." Colonel Firth smiled mockingly, then waved his hand.

Tamusta and key members of the Egyptian officer corps were taken away. As they left, General Khamlemu could clearly see the look of disappointment on Tamusta's face

A miserable cry rang out in the next room, and Tamusta, also covered in bruises, sat there, trying to straighten herself.

"Tamusta. Ahmabi, you know Lawson. Lieutenant Heaton? ”

When Major Wattel, who was in charge of interrogating him, asked this, Tamusta said firmly: "I have answered countless times, I don't know what Lawson is. Heaton, who didn't know any British intelligence officers, was not involved in the plot of Mussolini, though I would have been happy to do so. I have not planned any mutiny, and I will never betray my country"

Major Vattel was not provoked by him: "And what about the monastery? Can you give me a reasonable explanation for why British intelligence officers are hiding in monasteries? ”

"Yes, I funded the construction of the monastery a few years ago, but I don't know what escaped British intelligence officers would choose to hide there," Tamursta still refused to admit anything.

"Mr. Tamusta, I have a doubt." At this time, Colonel Firth, who had been sitting on the side without saying a word, finally spoke: "You have always said that you are the most staunch opponent of the British, but why are you willing to fund a monastery opened by the British?" Why did you become good friends with the dean, who is also British? ”

Tamusta sneered: "These are two completely different concepts. I am against the British government, against the British colonization of Egypt, just as you are doing now. But I am not against the British people, on the contrary, among ordinary Englishmen I recognize many good friends"

Colonel Firth and Major Wattel were now quite sure that this was a stubborn man, and that threats and lures could not even get anything out of him.

From the heart of him, Colonel Firth had great respect for such a man, but in terms of work ethic, he could never have had any sympathy for him.

There he was slightly silent: "Look, General Tamusta, even though you have resigned, you still retain the rank of major general you just received, how hard it is to come by. ”

"I am willing to give everything that belongs to me to Egypt, so how can I care about a general?" Tamusta sneered.

"I respect you very much, really, very much." Colonel Firth didn't care about the other party's attitude: "But I think you also know that we must get what we want today, right?" I can also tell you that in the room next to you, some of your companions have confessed at our request, and of course, I don't need to hide it from you, but confessed according to our request. Having your confession is certainly more convincing, but what about not having one? We can achieve our goals all the same."

"That's your business." Tamusta's attitude has not changed at all: "But I will never betray justice"

"Justice? Do you know what justice is? Colonel Firth sighed: "Justice is that we are about to become angry, justice is that we are about to launch a full-scale arrest in Cairo, justice is that we will arrest all your relatives and friends, and then shoot them without trial, justice is that countless Egyptians will be terribly implicated because of your so-called justice."

Tamusta's face changed

Colonel Firth continued: "There is no true justice in this world, what we do is what we think is just, and what you do is also considered righteous by you. I admit that you are a brave person, but not everyone is as brave as you. In the same way, I don't think everyone is as unafraid of death as you are. Let's do it another way, if we switch places with each other now, I'm sure you're going to deal with me in a more brutal way, against the Germans, right? ”

Tamusta hesitated, then nodded.

"This is what is called justice," Colonel Firth sighed again, "So, in order to avoid any more innocent involvement, I beg you to do as we say." You have lost the justice you sought, but more Egyptians will get the justice they want because of your sacrifice, okay? ”

He spoke almost entirely in a consultative tone, but Tamusta found himself in his heart yielding to him.

As the Germans say, it doesn't matter to them whether they confess or not.

However, just opening your mouth can really save the lives of many Egyptians

He was silent for a long time, and then said slowly, "Can you really guarantee that everything will end with us?" ”

"I can't make such assurances." Colonel Firth said matter-of-factly: "But I can guarantee that the damage to Cairo will be minimized. ”

Tamusta actually smiled at this time: "Thank you, Colonel Fels, you are an honest person. So now let's get started, what do you need me to say? ”

"A lot, a lot." Colonel Firth stood up: "We need you to do many things, just as your companions are doing. Honestly, what you did for the Egyptians will never be known to your fellow citizens, but many of them have been saved because of you, and you should be proud of yourself. ”

Pride? Tamusta laughed mockingly. He was not proud of himself, but only felt that, like General Khamlemu, he had betrayed his once-strong faith.

It's just that at least Colonel Firth is right about what he said, justice is actually at the scoring level.

Everyone, every force is pursuing their own "justice"! (To be continued......)