Colonel Slain immediately reported the whole matter to Rommel in detail when he returned to the command, especially regarding Darlan's proposal for cooperation.

Rommel was also interested in Darlan's proposal, so he sent a telegram to Hitler as soon as possible.

"Honorable Führer!" Rommel suggested: "The establishment of a government in Algiers with Darlan as the center would reassure all the French in Algeria that they are safe." On the other hand, it will also allow us to get more help from the French, and we can even raise an army with the French...... This model may even be extended to France. ”

Hitler hesitated when he saw this telegram, and then asked: "Are you sure you can control this French force?" ”

Hitler feared that after training such a French force, they would one day turn against the Germans.

"Their families are in Algeria!" Rommel replied: "This is the best guarantee!" ”

Hitler didn't think much about it and quickly agreed, after all, Germany now lacks everything.

In order to show his importance to Darlan, Hitler personally called Darlang to congratulate him on becoming the supreme civil and military commander of Algeria.

This is ironic, because it was around this time that Darlan was appointed Supreme Commander of Algeria's Civil and Military Administration, except that it was Churchill and Roosevelt who appointed him.

For this purpose, Darlan also hosted a banquet for German officers in Algeria...... On the surface, the work was done by Darlan, but in fact, the cost was that of the German army, and Darlang was not distressed at all.

Colonel Slane and Qin Chuan were of course among them.

Raeder smiled wryly when he saw Colonel Slain and said, "Colonel, I want to ...... You and Darlang made an agreement on the warship! ”

Marshal Raeder regretted why he didn't seize this opportunity...... If it weren't for Rommel, but he controlled the Darlan government, not to mention that he could turn the clouds in North Africa, at least he could behave in front of Hitler once, and at the same time it would have put some pressure on Rommel.

But now......

In fact, this can't be blamed on others, Marshal Raeder didn't see the value of Darlan, and he was already doomed to lose this opportunity the moment he invited Darlang to the warship as a joke.

"Marshals, generals, colonels!" Darlang raised his glass to the officers, and the officers congratulated Darlang one after another.

"You know what?" Darlang smiled bitterly: "I don't think this is worth congratulating, because when I became the Supreme Commander, I became the target of public criticism, and now there are at least four forces plotting to assassinate me!" ”

Qin Chuan understood what Darlang said.

The British would not have wanted to see the formation of a government in Algiers, as it would become a contender for the British-backed regime of Charles de Gaulle...... At this time, the reputation of the de Gaulle regime was not much better than that of the Algiers government, because Britain was actually the enemy of France after the "Ballista Project", and even more hated Britain than Germany.

For Germany was already an enemy of England, and that Germany could still come to some kind of agreement with France in the event of victory, which was already benevolent to the French, at least on the surface.

Britain, on the other hand, was France's ally, and this ally not only did not help France when it needed it most, but fell into the trap...... This was unacceptable to most French people, and the government of Charles de Gaulle was also seen by many French people as a puppet government that betrayed the country.

The United States also does not want Germany to continue to grow in Algeria.

In addition, there were the governments of Charles de Gaulle, the governments of Vichy...... To say that there are four forces is still a few, and this does not include civil society.

Colonel Slane whispered to Qin Chuan, "It seems that we have to strengthen the vigilance measures here!" ”

After thinking about it, Qin Chuan said, "Especially the French!" ”

"What?" Colonel Slane couldn't help but be stunned: "Why the French?" ”

"If I want to assassinate Darron!" Qin Chuan replied in a low voice: "Or the assassination power of other forces, I will never let others know that I did it!" And they're conspicuous! ”

Colonel Slane couldn't help but let out an "oh", then nodded slightly.

It is one thing to be conspicuous, but more importantly, it is likely to further intensify the contradictions between countries and set off a new round of anti-British and anti-American upsurge among the French people.

In fact, Darlan did die at the hands of a Frenchman, a royalist at the age of 20.

Suspiciously, the Assassin was hastily sentenced in the midst of controversy and then executed within two days, leaving the final question of who was behind the scenes.

Qin Chuan didn't know if his reminder would work, he only knew that "it is up to man to make things happen", and whether he can avoid this catastrophe depends on Dar Lang himself.

Halfway through dinner, a staff officer hurried in and whispered to Colonel Slain: "Colonel, General Rommel is calling, he wants to talk to you and the lieutenant!" ”

After Colonel Slain and Qin Chuan signaled to the other officers and Darrang, they got up and went to the communication room to answer the phone.

"Colonel, lieutenant!" Rommel on the other end of the line said: "I have just received a call from Major General Neumann, who is full of praise for the lieutenant's defensive tactics, and has conducted a preliminary exercise verification of this tactic, and the conclusion is that it is completely feasible. I've also looked at the plan, and I think it's a good tactic. ”

"Yes, General!" Colonel Slane couldn't help but glance at Qin Chuan.

"The problem is that we're running out of time!" General Rommel said: "In a month or so, we will retreat to Tunisia." Major General Neumann thought that with their manpower it would be impossible to complete so many tunnel fortifications in a month, and that the fortifications needed further guidance from the lieutenant, so I decided to transfer the 1st Infantry Corps to Tunisia to coordinate the work and defense of the 200th Infantry Division. ”

"Yes, General!" Colonel Slane replied.

"Prepare and set off tomorrow!"

After putting down the phone, Colonel Slane looked at Qin Chuan painfully: "Lieutenant, did you think of this when you mentioned that defensive tactic?" We could have enjoyed the food in Algiers with the sea breeze blowing, but now we are going to dig caves in Tunisia and live like savages! ”

"I'm sorry, Colonel!" Qin Chuan replied: "If I knew that this would be the case, I would hold this tactic in my stomach until I die of old age!" ”

"It's too late!" Colonel Slain said, "You should write a review for this!" ”