Volume 1, Chapter 8: Who is the protagonist of the exercise? (Part 2)

The hand-cranked phone flew out and almost hit Ludendorff as he walked into the headquarters. As the Germans are usually rigorous and restrained, Ludendorff just frowned slightly and saluted Powell: "Your Excellency, Lieutenant General, Xing

Marshal Denburg asked me to cooperate with your command, and the heavy artillery brigade of the Seventh Army will also be under your command."

The anger on Powell's face gradually faded, and the 150th Heavy Artillery Brigade of the Seventh Army was also placed under his command. If he could not win the position in this battle, he would be really shameless.

"Thank you, Marshal, for your support!" Powell did not mention cooperating with the command, and Ludendorff did not take the initiative to ask for anything. He walked directly to the high-power gun scope and observed the actions of the Blue Army on the opposite position.

Ludendorff saw the rising soil, and the Blue Army was seizing the time to repair the trenches. The barbed wire fence at the front of the position, and the messy hillside that had been dug, Ludendorff showed a smile. Cooperating with the command was not something he should worry about.

He came to observe the exercise on behalf of the General Staff. He did not expect that this medium-sized exercise would be so exciting.

After half an hour of preparation, a new round of shelling began. The small position was like a sail trembling in the roar of artillery fire. The barbed wire fence at the front of the position received special care this time from the Guards 105 cannon. One of the bombardments was

Dancing all over the sky.

After an hour of artillery preparations, the Guards began a group charge, investing the strength of two regiments at once.

Ludendorff was very satisfied with the preparations and tactics of this attack. The coordination of infantry and artillery was in place. If nothing else happened, Hill 308 should be taken. However, a surprise did occur. There was no shadow in the artillery fire just now.

The defenders actually appeared, and their firepower was even stronger. Especially the machine gun positions on both sides, shooting wildly, and aiming at the Guards charging at the group were superfluous. Ludendorff suddenly felt that he wanted to go

Go take a look at the position.

The last attack on Highland 308 before dusk was once again judged as a failure by the referee team. On the contrary, the Seventh Army made a relatively successful breakthrough on the frontal position. After taking the first-line position, it was immediately attacked by the defenders with a 75-caliber attack.

The artillery regiment's suppression fire blocked the follow-up troops, and at the same time, the machine guns on Hill 308 appeared like a nightmare.

The personnel of the attacking side were constantly judged as casualties by the referee team and withdrawn from the battle. When the sun was setting in the sky like blood, the attacking red side finally stopped the attack completely.

At Highland 308, in the hidden observation post, three company commanders led by Fang Jianxiong stood behind. In front was Major Hodgson, who was observing the battlefield with a telescope and his butt raised. After the last battle, one company of the defenders was judged to have withdrawn from the battle, but

The results were brilliant. The attacks of the two regiments were repelled, and at least half of them were ruled out by the referee team. At the same time, the machine gun positions were moved to the flanks, blocking the follow-up of some attackers on the frontal battlefield, and establishing a second line of defense for the main force of the division.

meritorious deeds.

All in all, regardless of the outcome of this military exercise, the Third Battalion is going to be completely popular. And Hodgson himself is probably also favored by the commander, and his promotion is just around the corner. All this is because of these three trainee company commanders

Typed.

Hodgson recalled the process of this exercise in his mind. The 88th Infantry Regiment set out as the vanguard. As a result, the third battalion ran the fastest. The regiment commander directly gave Hodgson the task of the vanguard battalion. The next performance was even more shocking.

Everyone was stunned. Three infantry companies arrived at the blocking point ten minutes faster than a normal forced march. What followed was a series of wonderful performances.

It is true that the Seventh Army is the elite of the German army, but the elite can also be divided into main force and non-main force. The 21st Infantry Division has never been the main force. In every exercise, it plays the role of the blue army. It can be said that the whole division suffers great hatred.

deep.

But this time, due to the outstanding performance of the 88th Infantry Regiment, it miraculously withstood the attack of a Guards division for eight hours, and finally dragged the battle into darkness. According to the German habit, they would not initiate attacks at night.

attacking.

In other words, 70% of the mission that persisted for 24 hours had actually been completed. Because the importance of Hill 308 was highlighted during the battle, Hodgson moved the battalion command post here and occupied the magpie's nest.

The phone rang. After Captain House stepped forward to answer it, he stood at attention and said, "Yes, yes, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, House said to Hodgson, who turned around: "The exercise has been stopped. The order was given by Marshal Hindenburg. The commander of the third battalion immediately rushed to the exercise headquarters under the order of the regiment headquarters."

"Congratulations, Major! Under your wise leadership, we held our position." Fang Jianxiong was the first to flatter and sing praises. Bob and Pierre looked at this guy with infinite contempt, and each showed an even more disgusting look.

Laugh, and use more disgusting language to praise Major Hodgson.

"Major, under your correct command, we have won the victory. Now you have the opportunity to meet the Marshal. Your future will be limitless and you will surely become a rising star." This is Bob!

"Major, I would like to wish you a promotion in advance. The 21st Infantry Division is proud of you!" This is Pierre.

Who says Germans can't flatter people? These two grandsons are much more eloquent than laborers.

Major Hodgson was in a happy mood and hurried out of the observation post and went to the command headquarters in the dark.

The three company commanders were finally able to rest and smoke and chat together. "Pierre, is your dream still there?" Fang Jianxiong suddenly asked, and Pierre nodded and said: "My dream is very firm, I will definitely do it.

Become a top designer."

"Then you were so disgustingly flattering just now. Do you want Hodgson to say good things about you in front of the marshal and then stay in the army forever until death?" Fang Jianxiong angrily grabbed him by the collar, as if he wanted to kill someone and silence him.

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"Fang, actually the biggest hero today is you." Bob's voice was sudden, and his eyes were very special, as if he saw something. Fang Jianxiong pretended to be nonchalant, let go of his hand, and said lightly: "Shit, the biggest hero today is you."

The hero is you, and it can only be you, Bob! Because there is one word in your name, Feng!"

"Fang, this is unfair, this is an insult to me!" Bob's voice suddenly became high-pitched and his face was ferocious.

Fang Jianxiong glanced at him contemptuously and said lightly: "I will eventually return to China, and I also know what I need. Bob, you have to work hard and climb as high as possible in the army. There will always be a day

I will need your help when I return to China. By then, it will all be worth it to me."

Bob was silent and lowered his head without speaking. Fang Jianxiong reached out and patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will never ask you to betray national interests to help me under any circumstances." As he spoke, Fang Jianxiong also said

He took out a stack of manuscripts from his bag and handed it to Bob: "Damn noble boy, here are some of my personal judgments and experiences on the direction of the future war. Take it and study it carefully. If you can't learn it, don't tell others.

He is my classmate and best friend."

Bob was not polite and took it silently, put it in his bag, then took out a cigarette and lit it.

Peat, you don't even know how to get rid of it. All the landlords and wealthy people, including the nobles, are really just pickpockets.

Pierre was very smart. After he understood everything, he suddenly felt his nose was a little sore. He couldn't help turning his head away and secretly wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes. "Hey, Pierre, I have a wonderful design that can make 75

The rate of fire of the mountain cannon reaches 15 rounds/minute. Are you interested in buying this design? For the sake of being a friend, I will give you a 20% discount!"

The little sadness in Pierre's heart was wiped away by this design. Knowing well what this design meant, Pierre's eyes emitted a wolf-like blue light. After howling, Pierre jumped forward.

, but had to brake halfway. In front of him was the black muzzle of the gun. Fang Jianxiong, who was holding a box of guns in his hand, twisted his mouth and spat: "I knew you were planning to do this. Feelings are feelings, and brothers are brothers.

Business is business. Paying one hand and delivering the goods has always been my goal. Well, Bob can testify to this!"

Bob, who had become accustomed to his opponent's obedience, stretched out his fist in time and looked back and forth in front of his eyes.

"We are all friends, why should we be like this?" Pierre put away his greedy eyes, spoke with a smile, and slowly stepped back. Fang Jianxiong put away the box of cannons, gave Pierre a blank look and said: "Brothers

After all, you still owe me a large amount of design royalties, do you think I will trust your business ethics?"

"Yes, let's settle the old debt first." Bob helped. This seemingly rough and arrogant guy was completely impressed by Fang Jianxiong. Bob knew very well what Fang Jianxiong had given up after this battle.

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Pierre squinted his eyes, looking at Fang Jianxiong, who had a profiteer expression on his face, and suddenly said seriously: "Fang, can you tell me, what do you want to do after you go back?"

Fang Jianxiong didn't seem to hear what he said. He stood up and looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle. For a long time, he roared in Chinese: "God, labor and management are very unhappy with China in this era, but there is no way. Who can let you be so mean?"

Ma, I'm just a dead otaku. My greatest pleasure is to watch Teacher Cang's performance, and then waste the seeds of my life in vain. Damn you, I'm just a otaku. Before I traveled through time, I was still a otaku.

!Damn it, do you think it’s fun? I’ll do it..."

Bob and Pierre had no intention of persuading them. After exchanging glances with each other, they silently watched Fang Jianxiong vent. Fang Jianxiong, who was hoarse and gasping for air, turned back to look at his two foreign friends with a solemn expression.

"My fate is up to me. I will not surrender to fate, not under any circumstances!" This time, it was said in German. Bob silently stepped forward, hugged Fang Jianxiong's shoulders, and hammered him hard.

A few strokes on the back.

"Fang, I will do my best to help you, I swear on the word Feng."
Chapter completed!