The news of the assassination of Prime Minister Benito Mussolini caused an uproar in Cairo, and a citywide manhunt began.

But at that moment, it seemed as if he would be gone, and when the gun hit Mussolini, a man disappeared

Mussolini was rushed to the hospital, this time by the German Empire's Ernst Fellows. Marshal Braem and Erwin. Field Marshal Rommel finally appeared.

Come and visit the wounded leader of the Allied nation.

Mussolini's injuries were not very serious, except for a bullet in the shoulder, but even this scared the great dictator of Italy very much.

"The law and order is too bad, the law and order is too bad" When he met Ernst and Rommel, Mussolini forgot even the basic etiquette, and just kept complaining: "I have never seen a city with such bad security, and I was actually directly assassinated." Marshal Ernst, what exactly are you doing? ”

Now, the self-proclaimed ruler of Africa has shifted all the blame to the Germans.

His logic is very absurd, he sees Cairo as his own, but when something goes wrong, the blame goes to the Germans.

Wang Weiyi was not angry at all: "Yes, Mr. Prime Minister, I also think that the law and order is too poor, for your assassination, I express my very heartache and anger, I have ordered my people to carry out a search and arrest in Cairo, at the same time, I ordered all German troops to strengthen control over all places, for this reason, I also specifically asked the country to transfer three more infantry divisions and one armored division into North Africa, please believe." Now the situation is completely under our control. ”

Mussolini was a little relieved, but the Germans had sent four more divisions into North Africa on such a large scale, which made him feel that something was wrong

It should be Italy that has increased its troops in a big way

But. Just as he wanted to inquire further about the situation, Wang Weiyi took his hat from the adjutant and put it on: "Mr. Prime Minister, please rest assured that you can recuperate here, your injuries are not serious, and they will be cured soon." As for the arrest of the murderer, we will do it in a few days. ”

With that, he left with Rommel.

"It's so rude. It's so rude! Mussolini continued to repeat this, and he would have asked about the German arrangements for North Africa and when the Italian army would take over Cairo and the German-occupied territories. But this skeleton baron did not give him a chance to speak at all

At this time, in the car outside the hospital, Rommel spoke: "Ernst, I always find something strange about this assassination. Honestly, does this have anything to do with you? ”

"Erwin. Erwin. Wang Weiyi smiled: "You make me sad too much." How could I possibly do such a thing? I'm a man of integrity, poor Prime Minister, I hope he recovers soon."

Rommel looked at his good friend suspiciously, hoping to see some clues in his face, but unfortunately he didn't see anything

Kannemu saw Mussolini's assassination with his own eyes, and he was next to him at the time.

It's horrific that the prime minister of a country has been assassinated in Cairo, and if he dies, no one can escape responsibility.

It wasn't the Italians he was worried about. Rather, it was the reaction of the Germans. He knew exactly who was in charge in Cairo.

OK. The Germans did not seem to have reacted excessively.

But soon Colonel Felth found him, and asked directly: "Mr. Minister of Defense, there is a monastery in Cairo, right?" ”

"Ah, yes." Khan Lemu was stunned for a moment, and then said: "It's the largest monastery in Cairo, so it's easy to recognize, what's the matter, Colonel Fels?" ”

Colonel Firth did not immediately answer: "This monastery is said to have been financed by Major General Tamusta?" ”

"Yes." Khanlemu nodded: "And the abbot of the monastery and Tamusta have maintained a friendship for many years, Colonel, what the hell is going on?" ”

"It's strange that in a country that professes Islam, that a person who believes in Islam would go out and fund a monastery." Colonel Firth said slowly, "Just now, we captured an escaped British spy in this monastery. ”

Khamlemu was stunned again, and then seemed to understand something: "Colonel, do you think this has anything to do with Tamusta?" No, I can assure you that Tamursta would never harbor a British spy, and you have no idea how much he hates the British."

"We Germans hate him just as much." Colonel Firth said lightly, "I don't want to believe that Tamusta has anything to do with this incident, but that person is Lawson. Heaton's British spy has fully admitted it. Tamusta assisted in his escape and placed him in the monastery to wait for the news of our capture to pass. It is all the more regrettable that Tamusta has joined a British plan to overthrow the existing government in Egypt."

Khamlemu didn't believe Tamucha would do such a thing.

It is true that Tamusta is now very at odds with himself, he is a great Egyptian, refuses to cooperate with any foreign power, he will never get together with the British, and he will not want anything to overthrow the existing Egyptian government.

There is only one possibility, Tamusta's previous words and actions have already aroused the anger of the Germans, who are ready to take action against their former subordinate

"Colonel, I suggest a closer look" Kannemu decided to excuse Tamursta as much as possible: "I find it hard to believe that Tamursta would do such a thing"

"No, no, Mr. Secretary of Defense, it's not really our problem, it's yours." Colonel Fels interrupted him: "The Egyptian officer corps is loyal to Tamusta, not you. Should I listen to you or Tamusta in the governance of Egypt? He has contradicted you on many of his proposals, which has caused a very bad impact and greatly weakened your prestige. We believe that if you want to be a great man in the history of Egypt, there should not be so many people who oppose your strength."

Kannelemu was silent

The current Tamusta is no longer the colonel who was infinitely loyal to him, and although he resigned from the position of deputy chief of the general staff, he still has a lot of influence in the Egyptian military.

And after his resignation, judging from the information obtained from Khamlemu, the Egyptian officer corps often met at Tamusta's house to discuss the current situation in Egypt, which is a very dangerous thing.

There was not much time in the past when the mutiny against the British passed

"We hope to have your cooperation, Mr. Secretary of Defense." Colonel Firth was confident: "It's good for us, it's good for you, you shouldn't have so many worries about being a great man." ”

This is the second time he has mentioned the word "great man."

One of the greatest figures in Egyptian history, since Ernst. After Marshal Braham instilled in him this idea, Khamlemu continued to work in this direction.

Now Colonel Firth's words rekindled his heart.

To continue to protect Tamusta, or to do what the Germans tell him to do unconditionally, Khamlemu had to make the only choice

He was silent there for a long time before he said slowly, "Colonel, you can arrest Tamusta, but I hope you can treat him mercifully and not hurt his life, okay?" ”

"It's up to him, Mr. Secretary of Defense." Firth smiled, "Ah, I heard that you may be the new prime minister, and I have to congratulate you in advance." And I myself can tell you something that once a new prime minister is elected, the post of Minister of Defense will be abolished and all power will be in the hands of the prime minister. ”

Kannelemu's brow twitched, and an irrepressible ecstasy appeared on his face.

The Germans' intentions were clear: to establish the position of prime minister as the de facto supreme ruler of Egypt, and that Farouk I would exist only as a national symbol.

Kannelemu was keen to get the position, but it was impossible to do so without the support of the Germans, and now Colonel Firth was clearly conveying the message:

As long as he cooperates with the Germans, Khamlemu will be the prime minister of Egypt!

Khamlemu decided not to hesitate any longer: "Colonel, thank you for your timely briefing, I think if I can really become the prime minister of Egypt, I will do my best." As for the 200,000 troops sent by Egypt this time, I will strictly order it to be carried out immediately, and at the same time, Egypt will make every effort to support the Axis powers in the final victory of the war, as stated in the secret agreement with Germany! ”

"Look, we've had such a pleasure working together." Colonel Firth said lightly: "Actually, it's nothing, I'm an American, and my fate is on the basis of whether Germany can win the war." You are an Egyptian, and your fate is also based on whether Germany can win the war, so we must support Germany unconditionally, only in this way can we protect ourselves and get what we want. ”

Kannelemu nodded.

Our orders were entirely based on whether or not Germany could win the war, and this point went to the heart of the most basic question

Kannemu straightened his military uniform, and then said loudly:

"Colonel, let me go with you to Tamusta, I think I can barely control the further deterioration of the situation." (To be continued......)