Chapter 159: Rudeness and Arrogance

The reason for this doubt is very good. Ludendorff's tone is aggressive, because the best battlefield to prevent the enemy's landing is within the first twenty-four hours of the enemy's landing. In other words, Ludendorff realized something

What, it’s just not very clear, so I’m questioning it.

Fang Jianxiong will naturally not care about this question, but there is no way to explain it clearly. Germany has the second largest naval fleet in the world, so it will naturally not understand the thoughts of a weak naval country like China. It is certainly best to block the enemy on the beach, but

He also had to withstand the enemy's fierce naval gunfire. Fang Jianxiong would not do such a stupid thing. Of course, Fang Jianxiong would not explain that the arrangement of this exercise was aimed at Japan.

"When making the exercise plan, these were not considered. The main consideration was confidentiality. The purpose of our military general staff is to test the effectiveness of new weapons on the battlefield. General Ludendorff, what do you plan to gain during the exercise?"

Fang Jianxiong answered unhurriedly, stealing Jiang Fangzhen's words.

"In this case, let's forget this problem. According to the exercise plan, our army will defend against attacks in solid positions. I would like to know the battle plan of Your Majesty the Marshal. The terrain of the Jiaodong Peninsula is constricted, and the only method that can be adopted seems to be a force attack.

"With the equipment and strength of our army, within the existing position, the attacking side will definitely suffer a heavy blow." Ludendorff was a master, and he pointed out the key points in one sentence and expressed his concerns.

"We'll see, General." Fang Jianxiong heard that Ludendorff meant to belittle the offensive capabilities of the Chinese army, but he almost didn't ask. "Is such an exercise meaningful?" After speaking, Fang Jianxiong stood up.

He hurriedly left the conference room, and those who remained continued to communicate with the German side about matters related to the exercise.

"Fuguo, are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jiang Fangzhen chased him out. Fang Jianxiong let out a sigh, lit a cigarette and said with a smile: "It's normal. This is not the first time I have experienced the arrogance of foreigners. I can only say that they are arrogant.

capital."

The front of the battlefield that the Chinese and German coalition forces need to defend is about five kilometers wide, and the vertical and horizontal trenches were dug in the past half month. Ludendorff only said that at the meeting after seeing the defensive positions. This is the truth.

According to the current military equipment, the only way to attack such a solid defense line is to fill it with people.

After the short communication meeting, the Chinese left directly, leaving two liaisons behind. After seeing off the Chinese people, Ludendorff said to Bob next to him: "Bob, this exercise doesn't seem to be that simple."

Bob answered seriously: "Yes, General. My brother believes that once the European War breaks out, the German army cannot defeat France within a month and will surely fall into the quagmire of protracted trench warfare. I think this is this time.

The real significance of the exercise." Ludendorff looked surprised and said, "The outbreak of the European War?"

Bob nodded and said: "Fang has a forward-looking vision and is always ahead of the times. This is probably the reason why he can become the actual leader of China. I have talked with him and some of his ideas are full of genius.

His imagination. When he was in Germany, he was just a second lieutenant, but now he is the marshal of a million-strong army. I think this exercise will definitely yield huge rewards."

Ludendorff: "I hope so. I am also full of expectations for this young man."

There are criss-crossing ravines as far as the eye can see. There is only one solid firepower point every 100 meters away. The barbed wire fences are stretched one after another. Faced with such a defensive position, it is a normal reaction for the scalp to go numb.

Ludendorff was confident enough. Although he said he was looking forward to it, when he actually stood on the position and used a telescope to observe that the imaginary enemy on the opposite side was also building a position, he was still not optimistic about the prospects of this exercise.

Although the equipment of the German army in the Far East is not as good as that of the German army at home, the gap is not too big. It also has various new types of equipment. Coupled with the trust in its own strength, the results of the exercise can be predicted. The only variable is probably the Chinese infantry

division.

"General, I went to take a closer look. Their equipment is not bad at all. According to the German adviser in the army, the combat effectiveness of this Chinese army is not at all inferior to that of the garrison in Qingdao. By the way, their division commander is here and needs

Do you want to meet me?" When Bob returned to Ludendorff, it was almost dusk. Tomorrow was the official start of the exercise, and Ludendorff believed that the weak link was the Chinese army.

"Have a pre-war preparation meeting. Just invite the division commander to attend the meeting. There is no need to talk alone."

The commander of the B Division of the National Defense Force is Lu Ren. He is a trainee in the first short-term course of the teaching team. Before reorganization, he was the brigade commander of the 6th Division. He was the first to break through the Beiyang Army's defense line when they attacked Tai'an. This person usually looks unassuming.

A very calm character. This teacher is

Most of the personnel of the 50th Infantry Division of the National Defense Force are from the former Third Division of the Beiyang Army. It is a well-trained team. After reorganization, some tactical training unique to the National Defense Force was carried out. The technical arms and equipment were also neatly supplemented, and the combat effectiveness was improved.

A big improvement.

The 50th Division was based in Weifang, and Lu Ren was not very happy when he was thrown into the German army during an exercise. After arriving in Laiyang, he was not willing to look at the faces of the Germans, but went to see Marshal Fang first to communicate.

The meeting was over, and it was long overdue.

If Waldeck had not opposed more German troops coming to participate in the exercise, Ludendorff believed that the existence of this Chinese army would be unnecessary. Of course, now this Chinese army is the main force of defense, and the three thousand German troops are regarded as reserves.

The German army has this habit of placing elite troops at the back and weak troops at the front. The advantage of this is that when a counterattack is needed, elite troops can be deployed to launch a powerful counterattack.

Lu Ren was very unhappy with this arrangement and felt that he had been slighted by the German army. So he said at the meeting: The purpose of this exercise is to test new weapons and new tactics. If the German army does not go into battle, what kind of Sino-German joint exercise is it?

This question stopped Ludendorff. Yes, if the German army is not on the front line, how can we test the effectiveness of new equipment and new tactics in defensive warfare? According to the expectations of the German General Staff, China's elite army is on the same level as the Russian army.

, or even worse. Using the Chinese army to play the role of the Russian army, wouldn’t it be possible to simulate the pattern of the Eastern Front defensive war once the European War breaks out?

Because of Waldeck's personal preferences, this exercise was a bit nondescript. After some thought, Ludendorff agreed with Luren and immediately stated that all German troops should be deployed on the front line. Luren's department allocated a brigade to the headquarters as the general reserve.

Team.

On the day of the exercise, Governor Waldeck of Qingdao finally arrived in Laiyang, and German Minister Harhausen also arrived. The exercise command headquarters was composed of high-level officials from the Chinese and German militaries. Fang Jianxiong arrived first, and based on the principle of respect, conducted the

Welcome outside the department

After a while, Harhausen and Waldeck arrived in two cars respectively. When they saw Fang Jianxiong, Harhausen was very polite and greeted Fang affectionately. In his opinion, the Sino-German joint military exercise

, which means a good start for the Sino-German alliance.

Waldeck was a typical German soldier. When he faced Fang Jianxiong, there was no smile on his face. When shaking hands, he walked away with his chin always raised high. Faced with this old guy's rudeness,

Fang Jianxiong still maintained restraint, his face looked very calm, and his smile was always on his face, which was a huge difference from before.

"Fang, I hope this exercise will not turn into a joke. For this reason, I have decided to personally serve as the chief referee of the exercise." Right at the gate of the headquarters, in front of many people, Waldeck sounded arrogant.

So said.

The originally harmonious scene suddenly became extremely awkward because of such a sentence. The old devil walked in without even noticing. Not to mention the faces of the Chinese personnel, even the Germans also had ugly expressions.

People's faces showed confusion and embarrassment.

How rude is it to despise this thing and just keep it in your heart? How rude is it to show it on your face? It is certain that Waldeck is rude!

"Marshal, please don't get me wrong. This is the character of the Governor." Seeing that the situation was not good, Harhausen thought of his alliance plan and hurriedly came over to persuade him. Logically speaking, the chief referee of this joint military exercise can only be Fang Jianxiong.

.Because Fang Jianxiong represents the highest position in the Chinese military. Qingdao Governor Waldeck, the chief referee will never get his turn.

"Your Excellency, Minister, please tell Governor Waldeck that since there is a lack of trust, we will withdraw from the referee team of this military exercise." Fang Jianxiong looked cold and raised his hand to the adjutant to prepare the car and leave. Hahausen quickly grabbed Fang Jianxiong and said:

"Your Majesty Marshal, I think this is a misunderstanding caused by insufficient communication."

"Mr. Minister, if I remember correctly, this is the first time I met Mr. Waldeck, the Governor of Qingdao of your country. I don't think there is any old grudge between us. In this case, I cannot understand the personal cultivation of the German aristocrats. Please forgive me.

, I have to leave." Fang Jianxiong didn't show any hesitation, got into his car and left. All the members of the National Defense Force also got into the car angrily and left with angry faces. This attack was all over the place.

Stilwell, who pretended to be a "private advisor", saw it and took it to heart. Since the rudeness of Waldeck, the German Governor of Qingdao, angered His Excellency Fang Jianxiong, this matter was a good thing for the Americans. Ludendorff was

Fang Jianxiong's brother Bob, who was silent all the time, had an angry look on his face and said nothing. The German army was very hierarchical, and there was no room for Bob to speak on this occasion. So he could only speak with his expression and eyes.

"Your Majesty the Governor, I am worried that your actions will affect the Sino-German alliance. I will report this matter to the country." After the Chinese people left, Harhausen could not help but say these words, destroying
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