"Major General!"

The second telegram that Zhang Chi received to inquire was from Montgomery. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

To Zhang Chi's surprise, Montgomery's tone in the telegram was not blamed or angry, although Zhang Chi knew that Montgomery would definitely be the same at this time.

"I think you already know!" Montgomery said: "We were attacked by the Germans, and these two divisions were supposed to attack Palermo!" ”

There was a hint of sourness between the lines of the telegram.

"Yes!" Zhang Chi replied: "I learned about this from General Patton, and I am sorry for this, General, we were not able to delay or find out in time that these two German divisions had been transferred!" In fact, we have been under heavy attack from the enemy, but I think ...... The Germans lied to us, they stiffened with the Italian troops Li Daitao! ”

Zhang Chi said it reasonably, and it is true, so no one can find the slightest loophole in this statement.

To blame, it can only be blamed on Zhang Chi for not being "smart enough" and failing to see through the tricks of the Germans.

Of course, Montgomery didn't believe that Zhang Chi would be stupid enough not to see through such a low-level trick, but at this time, he could only swallow this bitter water.

"No, no,......" Montgomery replied, "of course you can't be blamed for that, in fact, you did a good job of taking Palermo with a single division, and it's an important port, isn't it?" Also blocked the attack of the enemy multiplied! I have no reason to blame you for anything! ”

Hearing Montgomery say this, Zhang Chi was a little confused.

If so, then what was the Montgomery telegram in contact with itself?

Zhang Chicai didn't believe that Montgomery would make small talk to him at this time.

What Zhang Chi didn't know was that Montgomery was an Englishman, and the British, as a traditional business country, although it was stubborn and conservative, it also had the characteristics of quickly facing reality and minimizing damage and maximizing benefits.

For example, in modern times, China has set up an AIIB, and other countries have refused to join under the "lobbying" or "coercion" of the United States, but the United Kingdom, seeing the huge interests and future trends, resolutely joined the domino despite the opposition of the United States.

Montgomery was an Englishman, and of course he had this trait.

He rationally analyzed the matter and felt that it would not be beneficial to pursue Zhang Chi's so-called "responsibility" at this time......

The first is that Montgomery knew that even if he was investigated, he would not be able to pursue anything, because Zhang Chi would not leave any leverage, and he was not confident enough, because everything was actually caused by his wrong decision to favor the British army.

Secondly, even if Zhang Chi's "responsibility" can be investigated, what can be done? Can the British army be rescued from the German encirclement?!

No, that's just a waste of time and even makes things worse, because the act of holding yourself accountable may also lead to a reaction from the United States, in which case the American military will only have to find a random excuse, such as being "heroically" blocked by the Italian army in such and such a place...... It seems that the British army will only be waiting for death in the area of Catania.

Therefore, Montgomery came to sue for peace, and even more, he hoped that Zhang Chi could find a way to save the British army from difficulties.

"Major General, the situation of the British army is critical!" Montgomery then said: "In front of us is the Catanian Line, built by two German divisions. Behind us was the German 15th Mechanized Infantry Division, which had largely cut off our supply lines. On our right flank was the sea, and on the left flank were the tanks of the German Goering division...... Their tracks and tank guns are gradually compressing our living space, and they are about to drive us into the sea......"

"Wait!" Zhang Chi said: "General, I don't think you should say this to me at this time, you should think of a coping strategy as soon as possible!" ”

Montgomery couldn't help but scold fiercely in his heart, this Zhang Chi obviously knew what he meant by saying this, but he pretended to be confused.

But Montgomery had no other way, he had dealt with Rommel with Zhang Chi in the African battlefield, so he knew Zhang Chi's ability very well...... If anyone could save the British army from the German encirclement, it would be Zhang Jiao.

So, Montgomery calmly replied, "Yes, that's exactly what I did." But you know, if the British army collapses on all fronts, it means that the entire battle plan will fail, and we may even lose the entire battlefield, so ...... I'd like to hear from you! ”

"General!" Zhang Chi replied: "You know, my current identity is a military adviser in Algiers...... I'm in command of the 1st French Division, and I'm fighting in Palermo, and I don't know about the Eastern Front, which is your situation, so ......"

On the surface, it may sound like Zhang Chi's current position and lack of information, so he can't help it, but Montgomery is a man who knows accidents, and he can certainly understand the implication of these words.

To put it simply, the Algiers government and the Charles de Gaulle government supported by the British army are mortal enemies, and Zhang Chi is not against himself for helping the British army?

To put it more directly, Zhang Chi is asking Montgomery to make a condition: if you want me to come up with an idea, you can, but you have to pay a certain price.

Now Zhang Chi has become smarter, and he will no longer serve these "imperialists" for free.

Montgomery was faced with two options: either to save the British army, or to pressure de Gaulle to choose to join the Algiers government.

Montgomery did not hesitate to choose the former, after all, rescuing the British army was an urgent need, and it was directly related to his own reputation...... As for putting pressure on de Gaulle, that's for later.

So Montgomery replied, "Major General, I don't think there's a conflict, do I?" The Algiers government is also part of the Allies, and they have proven their strength in such battles, they are a respectable force, and I am sure General de Gaulle will agree with that! ”

Zhang Chi wanted this, this is Montgomery's recognition of the Algiers government on the battlefield, and it can be used as capital to negotiate with de Gaulle in the future, such as what General Montgomery said in this battle......

After thinking about it, Zhang Chi felt that things were almost the same, and it was enough to teach the British a lesson, and if the British were really to be wiped out, it would not be in the interests of the expeditionary force.

So Zhang Chi replied: "General, I can only give you one suggestion, the Germans are most worried about the port of Messina, understand?" ”