Chapter 229: A list that is more terrifying than the last! (Second update!)

At this time, the British troops in the city were in complete chaos and wanted to retreat, but they were ordered by Montgomery not to retreat, but to defend Cairo to the death and not to take a single step back in order to buy time for the arrival of reinforcements.

Even, in order to allow these British troops to return to their positions for defense with peace of mind.

He even ordered the supervision team to go on the battlefield and shoot any deserters they encountered.

If they are not shot, they will be sent to the front line to fill the line.

When it came to a matter of life and death, Montgomery couldn't care less.

Cairo cannot be lost!

Never throw it away!
For the British soldiers on the front line, this was an extremely ridiculous order. Within two hours, the German army broke through two lines of defense and destroyed countless bunkers.

With such powerful firepower, what can they use to fight the German army?
And most of the buildings in the city were destroyed!

Even if it is a street fight, there are no conditions.

At this point in the war, it is basically time to choose to surrender.

But Montgomery stressed that Cairo must be defended and reinforcements would arrive soon.

"FUCK, the firepower of the German army on the opposite side is so strong, with thousands of artillery pieces and such powerful artillery fire. How can we fight back?" A British second lieutenant cursed angrily.

Not to mention, the German army had so many tanks and such powerful firepower that they could not be stopped at all.

All positions were requesting reinforcements.

Little did they know that in the command center in the city, Montgomery started cursing.

"Asshole, asshole, asshole, if we can't defend Cairo, everything will be over. Admiral Wavell has agreed to dispatch the British Indian Army's 15th Army to support us, and the US Army has also dispatched transport planes for air transport."

"Bastards, defend Cairo and don't retreat."

The British brigadier commander who was being scolded on the other end of the phone retorted without giving in.

"FUCK, where's the air support? Even if it's just artillery support, my troops can hold on."

"Without artillery fire and support, I don't know how long I can hold out."

The British Army may seem like a soft target, but it is actually very powerful internally.

The reason why they don't have the title of royal is because they have done backstabbing.

Therefore, talking back to your superiors is no big deal.

"Asshole, I know, damn it, hold on." Montgomery hung up the phone angrily.

"Lieutenant General Patton, I need reinforcements now, artillery support, and all the air power I can get."

Lieutenant General Patton next to him looked helpless, and he also contacted Stilwell through his authority.

"Please ask your troops to hold on for another five days. Within five days, reinforcements carried by transport planes will definitely arrive, as well as fighter planes." Lieutenant General Patton said.

"But we can only hold on for a few hours at most. I even suspect that my men will choose to surrender after a few hours." Montgomery said helplessly.

"Hold on, it only takes five days. There are still more than 100,000 troops in the city. Even if we are captured by the German army, it will take several days." Lieutenant General Patton signaled the other party not to panic and to hold on.

No one expected that the German attack would be so crazy.

It's like risking your life.

It really took them by surprise.

At this time, the sound of gunfire outside the city had indeed weakened a lot, which surprised Montgomery a little.

It seems that the German army’s ammunition has been almost consumed.

Thinking of this, Montgomery immediately ordered to build a defense line as soon as possible and wait for the next wave of German attack.

In fact, there was indeed a shortage of ammunition, but it was not to the point where we were unable to attack.

"Let us bypass Cairo? Reach the Suez Canal?" Rommel frowned slightly when he received the telegram from the base camp.

Originally he was planning to take Cairo in one fell swoop, but his adjutant told him that due to insufficient ammunition, it might be difficult to completely take Cairo.

Just as Rommel was hesitating whether to stop the attack first, wait for the logistical supplies to be completed, and then continue the attack.

As a result, a telegram was received from the base camp.

Since catching the traitor, the German army found that their intelligence flowed much more smoothly.

Not only that, but we also got some very valuable intelligence.

The reason why Rommel bypassed Cairo and occupied the Suez Canal was to ensure the safety of the waterway.

According to intelligence, the Allied fleet will soon arrive at the Suez Canal, and the navies of the four countries are rushing to the Suez Canal, preparing to intercept the other fleet in the Red Sea.

What he had to do was to lead his troops to occupy the coast of the Suez Canal, and then deploy artillery and fighter planes to assist the navies of the four countries in repelling the Allied fleet.

To put it bluntly, it is to ensure the safety of the waterway.

Compared with the value of the Suez Canal, Cairo, which already has meat in its bowl, seems less important.

After weighing the pros and cons, Rommel finally decided to implement the headquarters' plan.

If Allied reinforcements arrived, even if he captured Cairo, he might lose it again.

But as long as the Allied reinforcements are defeated and Cairo is captured, it will be twice as effective with half the effort.

Thinking of this, Rommel immediately dispatched the 21st Armored Division to the Suez Canal without saying a word.

At the same time, he ordered the Italian army to rush to Cairo and surround the British troops there.

He believed that nothing would go wrong in this advantageous situation.

The Italian army behind him did not disappoint his expectations and gave him a big surprise.

.........

In Bangkok, Cun Yunsheng was thinking about how to find a new owner for the palace, but then he saw Meng Fan walking in with a gloomy face.

"Commander, Stilwell's telegram."

"What's wrong?" Cun Yunsheng did not answer the call, but asked instead.

"He asked to recall all the fighter jets previously allocated to us." Meng Fanle said angrily.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng was shocked.

"What's going on? Why would you ask for all those fighters to be recalled?"

Now the main aircraft types of the Sichuan Army’s air force, apart from the Spitfire fighters, are the P38 fighters, and the rest are captured Japanese fighters.

A number of fighter planes were also captured in the Battle of Bangkok.

But since these models are all obsolete, the Air Force is very disgusted with them.

Who knew that he would be transferred back now, which made Cun Yunsheng totally unacceptable.

"No explanation was given." Meng Fanle shook his head, indicating that there was no explanation, only a transfer order.

This made Cun Yunsheng extremely angry, and he directly sent a telegram to question Stilwell, what exactly did he mean?
He had originally obtained these fighter planes from the British Army, but now he wants them back?

What do you mean?
As a result, Stilwell's reply was that a batch of fighter planes needed to be dispatched to Cairo, where the situation was extremely critical.

The Sichuan Army was under the Allied Command, and his orders had to be obeyed.

This moment completely stunned Cun Yunsheng.

Are the German troops so fierce?

Did they reach Cairo?
He is indeed the Desert Fox.

He really didn't expect that the German army would actually reach Cairo.

Somewhat beyond his expectation.

I originally thought it would take some time.

In an instant, Cun Yunsheng understood what Stilwell meant.

That is to change the strategic direction, to keep Cairo and the Suez Canal.

Everything else can be abandoned.

After all, apart from Japan, other forces in the Far East are insignificant.

Thinking of this, Cun Yunsheng took a deep breath. "Sure enough, this old guy Stilwell is still arrogant at heart."

"Commander, what should we do now?" Meng Fanle didn't care what Stilwell was doing, but asked back.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng took a deep breath.

There are advantages and disadvantages to being directly under the Allied Command.

The advantage is that they have the support of a powerful force, and even the mountain city dare not provoke them easily.

But the downside was that he had to obey Stilwell's orders.

It is impossible to enjoy the benefits without paying the price.

And now is the price.

If he refused, the furious Stilwell might directly revoke the Sichuan Army's ownership rights.

Thinking of this, Cun Yunsheng sighed and then said.

"Called back, saying they would carry out the mission, but because the pilot was injured some time ago, the US military pilot needs to fly back by himself."

"Let those American military pilot advisors fly back on their own."

"Commander, are we going to give it out right away?" Meng Fanle said anxiously.

"What? We are under the Allied Command, so we still have to follow Stilwell's orders, otherwise we will be rebels, and those guys in Shancheng would like to see us in trouble." Cun Yunsheng had a long-term vision. He had to follow Stilwell's orders, otherwise the price he would pay would be very painful.

At least, at the moment, he is not qualified to fight against Stilwell.

Unless he finds a new partner.

For example, Mai Paopao!
This guy's thighs are much thicker than Stilwell's.

This guy is not an easy person to get along with.

"But, without these fighter planes, our air force..." Meng Fanle wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Cun Yunsheng.

"Don't we still have Japanese fighter planes? Besides, we still have Fettig. I believe he can help us solve the current dilemma."

"Do you trust him unconditionally?" Meng Fan asked in confusion.

"When he builds the fighter jet, you will believe it." Cun Yunsheng shook his head and said.

In addition to the industrialized production of fighter jets, they can actually be made by hand, but they cannot be standardized.

But at least we can build fighter jets, which is much better than having no fighter jets at all.

Cun Yunsheng was well aware of the withdrawal of all aid if there was a falling out.

Fortunately, Fettig was not Stilwell's man, otherwise he would have vomited blood.

"Sir, there's a man named William outside who hopes to meet you." At this time, a staff officer walked in and said.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he immediately invited the person in.

"Congratulations, Colonel, your troops have won another great victory." William complimented him as soon as they met.

Compared to his previous arrogance, his attitude is much better now.

"They are all insignificant victories. Compared with the achievements of your country, mine are just a small fuss and nothing insignificant." Cun Yunsheng shook his head and began to praise the German army's actions.

And William obviously enjoyed the compliment very much.

The raid on Alexandria was indeed a great operation.

No one expected it to be successful.

If the base had not dispatched hundreds of elite fighter jets to Alexandria at the last critical moment, this operation might have failed.

So, it was a close win.

At the same time, what you get is also very scary.

At least the North African Corps, which had been requesting reinforcements, was completely well fed this time.

Of course, William would not forget the proposer of this plan, who was the unprepossessing guy in front of him.

"Colonel, your situation doesn't seem to be very good." William chuckled.

"Oh? Do you know something?" Cun Yunsheng asked puzzledly.

The German army's intelligence capabilities are still very strong. Previously, the intelligence was inaccurate only because the intelligence boss was a traitor. Now that the traitor has been eliminated, the intelligence is naturally extremely well-informed.

Therefore, Cun Yunsheng was very curious about what the other party knew.

Perhaps he was in a good mood, William said directly.

"According to our understanding, the Japanese army seems to be mobilizing troops and preparing to plan a military operation against Bangkok. There are about 100,000 people, but we don't know the rest."

"But I'm very curious, Colonel, how did your troops capture those warships? You know, many people are very curious about this now."

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng chuckled and did not answer immediately, but asked back.

"Is this all Sir William wants to know?"

"No, of course not." William shook his head and took out a list.

"Colonel, the things you want will arrive at the port outside Bangkok in three days."

As he spoke, he handed over the list.

I have to say that William is indeed quite trustworthy. Basically, all the equipment that Cun Yunsheng requested has been delivered.

Some equipment is specially marked, these are old.

“Although some of the equipment is old, it will not affect its use at all. There will be no problems for at least five to ten years,” William explained.

In addition to a series of civilian equipment, there is also some military equipment.

The old equipment that William specifically pointed out was the aircraft production equipment that Cun Yunsheng had been thinking about.

Unfortunately, they are all aircraft production equipment from small countries.

At this time, Speer, as the head of the Equipment Department, was mainly responsible for the production of German army's armaments.

Therefore, it is very difficult to get German equipment.

Because the German army itself had a huge gap in equipment.

But it is much easier for those small countries' old equipment.

After all, the German army didn't care about those obsolete aircraft at all.

Things that others look down upon are treasures to Cun Yunsheng.

"Colonel, I hope you can provide valuable enough information this time, otherwise." William said with a forced smile.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng was not surprised at all. It was not so easy to take advantage of them.

"Don't worry, the information I provide is definitely worth the money of these equipment." Cun Yunsheng was not panicked at all.

"Field Marshal Kruger, Commander of Army Group Center, how do you think of this list?"

"Oh? Not enough? Major General Henning von Tresckow."

"He has been planning to assassinate your country's leader for a long time, and he even tried to persuade Marshal Kruger repeatedly. Marshal Kruger must have known about this a long time ago. Once he is caught, he can be interrogated immediately."

As Cun Yunsheng spoke out the two lists, William lost his previous calmness and shivered all over.

He didn't expect that the list given this time would be so terrifying.

A field marshal turned out to be a traitor.

This is really scary.

"It seems like that's not enough? Another one?"

"Colonel General Friedrich Olbricht."

This time, William couldn't hold it anymore.

"How can this be……"

(End of this chapter)