At noon the next day, Chen Yanlong was sitting in the living room of his villa, secretly calculating how many soldiers and horses he was about to put into the Sicilian campaign, and how much money he would invest. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

And beside him stood respectfully the female secretary Orlando? Nier, this time Chen Yanlong called her to Sicily.

Because Chen Yanlong has too many things to deal with recently, he can't be busy for a while and needs help from others, so he called the female secretary Orlando? Niel came over to help with some of the less important things and lighten his work; Measure.

Why does he attach so much importance to these things, because fighting a war is not only about the number of soldiers and horses, and the quality of weapons and equipment, but also about money and food.

Because whoever has more wealth will be able to recruit more elite soldiers and horses and invest in research and development of more new weapons and equipment.

And whoever has enough food, then they will not worry about starving to death on the battlefield.

Just like Sun Tzu said in the Art of War, the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first; It costs a thousand dollars a day to be able to operate a division of 100,000 yuan.

So before starting a war, especially when there is a large-scale war of attrition; As the head of a country, you must first consider the strength of the enemy country, the chances of victory, and the consequences of defeat.

Because he also has to think about the military budget, the guarantee of resources, and the allocation of military materials such as food before sending troops.

Why do you do this, because wars are for profit, but if a war is fought for too long; If the consumption is too high, then the war is a loss-making war.

Moreover, the longer a loss-making war is fought, the more a country's national strength, wealth, and people's property will be dragged down by it.

In addition, even when their own national strength is empty, and the soldiers are tired and their morale is lost; It will be taken advantage of by the great powers to raise troops to attack, and fall into the danger of land fall.

Therefore, a war must not only have sufficient food and wealth, but also be fought quickly and resolved quickly.

These are all things that Chen Yanlong understands by reading Sun Tzu's Art of War and combat strategies, and he is learning and applying them in practice.

But in addition to thinking about the above today, he also has to talk to Guderian, Rommel; Talk to Kesselring about the march and what kind of great power he wants to build.

When he thought deeply, the first person to meet him was Guderian.

Because Guderian was in Sicily with him, it was easier to meet.

"You're here! Guderian! ”

In the few days since he arrived in Sicily, he and Guderian have become more acquainted, so it is more pleasant and sincere for the two to greet each other now.

"Yes! Monarch! ”

As soon as he saw Chen Yanlong's bright smile, Guderian responded very happily.

"Feel free to sit down! Rommel and Kesselring are on their way and should be here soon! ”

Chen Yanlong smiled slightly.

"Hmmm! Are they really coming, too? Hey! I really didn't get together with the two of them to have a good chat, especially last time I scolded Rommel, I wonder if this guy is still angry with me? ”

Guderian smiled happily as he looked for a place to sit down a little nervously.

"Yes! There have been too many wars lately, and I haven't had a good chat with you capable generals, as for Rommel, do you want me to be a peacemaker for the two of you to resolve your quarrels? ”

Chen Yanlong looked at the female secretary Orlando beside him? Niel poured Guderian tea and smiled gently.

"Thank you, Führer! But those little things between me and Rommel, we can solve them ourselves, and we don't dare to trouble the Führer to deal with it! ”

Guderian said with an embarrassed blush.

"Alright! Whatever you like! Well! That's right! Do the troops I sent to Sicily have enough reserves, and how are they being reequipped with weapons and equipment? ”

Chen Yanlong didn't pay attention to the embarrassment of the other party, but gestured to Orlando? Niel pushed the poured tea in front of Guderian and continued to smile.

"The reserve forces are still being adjusted, because now I am only deploying according to the number of offensive forces of the Anglo-American allies that you told me, Führer."

"As for the refitting of new weapons and equipment for our troops, about half of the Waffen-SS troops have all been reequipped with AKM assault rifles, and StG44 assault rifles! There are also quite a few Leopard medium tanks, as well as T-54 tanks! ”

Guderian replied.

"Hmmm! Well done! The three elements of war, time, reserve forces, and weapons and equipment, you have done everything according to mine! Then we have an extra chance of winning! ”

Chen Yanlong said happily.

"But the Führer! I don't understand why you don't unify our assault rifles, but divide them into two types, which is very detrimental to the logistics of our troops! In the unlikely event that the war goes well, our logistics will not be able to replenish the right ammunition, then it will affect the operation of our soldiers! So I hope you will be able to think about the type of unified assault rifle! So that our logistics can be replenished with ammunition quickly! ”

As soon as the words fell, Guderian immediately put forward his own different suggestions.

"I'll take your opinion, but I'm looking at these two different types of assault rifles right now, which one our soldiers prefer more, and which one is more powerful! After our soldiers are done fighting, I will unify the types and calibers of these assault rifles! ”

Chen Yanlong explained.

"Hmmm! However, we can let them train and use this thing before the war, so they will know which type is more suitable for them to use in actual combat! ”

Guderian continued.

"That's a good idea! It's just that I don't have a way to provide them with a large number of single types of assault rifles right now, so let's let them use two types of assault rifles for the time being! When the production of our assault rifles increases, let's use only one type! ”

Chen Yanlong said with a wry smile.

"Alright! Then follow the instructions of the Führer! ”

In this regard, Guderian, who is good at observing words and feelings, can only respond helplessly.

"That's right! In addition to the two things you have just dealt with, I tell our troops that you have ordered to deal with the murderers who kill and the wounders who are punished, and the looters and thieves deal with them immediately. 's military decree, have you done a good job for me to implement it seriously? ”

Chen Yanlong suddenly changed the subject.

"All opinions are proceeding in accordance with the Führer's orders, and they are proceeding severely!"

Guderian nodded earnestly.

"Hmmm! Is there anyone who doesn't follow my orders and breaks the law? ”

Chen Yanlong also asked solemnly.

"Yes!"

Guderian said embarrassed again.

"Have you dealt with me according to the law?"

Chen Yanlong asked sharply.

"It's all gone! Monarch! ”

Guderian replied apprehensively.

"Hmmm! Well done! Remember what I said to you, discipline and organizational skills are prerequisites for the victory of an army! And only those who win the hearts of the people can win the world! Our war on the Eastern Front is because our military discipline is not good, and we have done all kinds of bad things such as burning, killing, looting, etc., so that we have no way to win the hearts of the people, and our war on the Eastern Front has fallen into a dangerous situation! ”

Chen Yanlong stared at Guderian with sharp eyes and reminded word by word.