547. Nile Flood Festival
Colonel Fells was successfully rescued, but this does not mean that it is safe.
Now, how to leave Cairo has become a big problem.
At this time, Colonel Fells, no matter what he unexpectedly thought, was that the person who came to rescue him was Marshal Ernst Bryme!
God, the Germans are so brave, from soldiers to marshals
I am afraid there is nothing in the world that they dare not do.
"Col. Is there any good way to leave Cairo?" Wang Weiyi asked while hiding.
"In my opinion, it's hard for us to escape from Cairo." Colonel Fells wasn't very scared: "But we have an opportunity that is not an opportunity. At this time of year, the Egyptians hold the Nile Festival, and that's what it starts tomorrow."
"Nile Festival?" Wang Weiyi was stunned.
"To be precise, it is called the Nile Flood Festival." Colonel Ferce said this very strange name: "A long time ago, when the goddess Izzis was unfortunately killed and lost her partner, she broke her heart and cried bitterly. Tears of sadness fell into the Nile River. Suddenly, the waves surged, and the river water soared, and instantly swallowed up a large area of sand on both sides. Of course, from a scientific point of view, this is just a beautiful legend. In fact, the flooding of the Nile River was caused by the Indian Ocean monsoon blowing clouds across the Ethiopian plateau, causing the Nile River to surge."
Wang Weiyi smiled and said, "Hey, Colonel, I don't want to listen to your scientific knowledge. I want to know the entire situation of the Nile River, what opportunities do we have?"
"The Egyptians believe in the mythical legend. Throughout the ages, every June 17 or 18, the calm and gentle Nile water began to turn light green, and the Egyptians knew that the annual river flooding was coming. At this time, according to traditional customs, an event called "Tearing Night" was held. In August, when the flood overflowed the riverbed, destroyed the embankment and submerged the land, it also brought fertile soil to the two sides without hesitation, providing abundant nutrients for the growth of cotton, palms, figs and various grains and vegetables. For this reason, people should hold celebrations in September." Colonel Fels said slowly:
"When the Coptics in ancient Egypt set a table in front of the door of every household, with soybeans, wheat, lentils, alfalfa and some young plant buds. According to local customs, this symbolizes a bumper harvest. In ancient times, the activities to celebrate the Nile River Flood Festival were carried out by the Pharaoh himself, civil and military ministers and religious leaders, and the people. The activity began with the priests first placed the wooden statue of the river god on the shore, from the elderly to the children of a few years old, all bowed their heads to the statue to show their respect. Then, the priests recited prayers to seek good fortune and happiness. Some of them sang religious hymns and danced colorful ethnic dances with cheerful music; some were active on the boats in the Nile River, singing and dancing. People were happy and cheerful. Now, the situation has changed a little, and this is the only opportunity for us to escape from Roh."
He looked at the Germans a few times: "Tomorrow, led by the Egyptian king, the Egyptians in Cairo will pass the necessary roads in turn, and then come to the Nile River outside the city to carry out sacrificial activities."
"Wait." Wang Weiyi interrupted Colonel Fells's words: "You have been rescued, and the British undoubtedly knew that we would definitely take advantage of this opportunity. What kind of results would happen if they stopped this sacrifice?"
"That would make the Egyptians rebel and the British lose Egyptian support." Colonel Fells said easily: "Even if the Germans and the British fight in Cairo, the Egyptians must not stop the sacrifice of the Nile Festival."
"Gentlemen, be ready to celebrate the Nile Festival with the Egyptians." Wang Weiyi smiled: "Thanks to the great goddess Izzis."
"Thanks to the great goddess Izzy." All the commandos laughed.
The only thing that made the commandos find strange is the Baron's assignment of the mission.
Miss Elena was still sent out of the city in the early stage, but Guo Yunfeng was also sent out this time. Their mission was to prepare to welcome the members of the Skeleton Commando to highlight the means of transportation after Cairo.
It is easier for women to get out of town, and there is no debate about this, but where will Miss Elena get transportation?
Is there nothing that Miss Elina can't do? Is Miss Elina's ability even greater than Baron Alexson?
This is really incredible
"Mr. Baron, I have to thank you." When the team members began to prepare, Colonel Fells finally expressed his gratitude: "If I told others that a German baron and a German marshal came to Cairo in person to rescue me, no one would believe it. Thank you for taking such a great danger for me."
"Listen, Colonel, I'm not for you, I'm for Germany." Wang Weiyi said seriously: "You probably know that our situation in Africa is not very good. The British counterattack will begin soon. Your existence will make us have more eyes. You know too many secrets. Also, Colonel Fells, can you tell me who the 'fighter' is?"
"A senior British spy has been lurking in Germany for a long time." Colonel Fells immediately said: "This is the result of the joint efforts of the US and British intelligence agencies. The 'fighter' may be a person or a baron in an organization. I only know who he is in the staff of the German African Legion. I am not very clear about who it is. However, I have a way to draw him out, but the operation is a bit difficult, which requires us to have excellent telegram listeners, but as far as we know, the telegram listeners of the African Legion are simply bad."
This is a bit unpolite, but what he said is the truth.
If the German officers and soldiers of the African Legion showed first-class combat qualities on the battlefield, then their intelligence work was second-class. As for their radio listening, they were simply not up to standard.
Erwin Rommel was a pure soldier, and he was powerless in this regard, and the intelligence work of the African Legion was completely paralyzed after Colonel Fells was exposed.
However, with the arrival of Baron Alexander and Colonel Fells' successful rescue, all this will soon be changed
Colonel Fells' rescue made the British mess, and everyone knew the importance of Colonel Fells.
Not only the British, but the Americans also became a little panicked. Colonel Fells was also extremely important to the United States.
What makes people confused is where those Germans emerged and where they got weapons and **!
According to Lieutenant Colonel Lewis, the enemy used a large number of submachine guns and machine guns, and the power of the ** was quite powerful, completely caught the British army off guard.
"Cairo is completely blocked, no one is allowed to go out!" Montgomery issued this order decisively: "The Germans are now anxious to leave here. As long as they can successfully trap them, it doesn't matter even if they cannot be caught for the time being."
"I'm afraid we can't do it," Mr. Story, the British ambassador, interrupted General Montgomery.
"Why?"
"Tomorrow is the Nile Flood Festival, and all the Egyptians in Cairo will leave"
Mr. Story's words made Montgomery frown: "It is not important to have the Egyptians cancel this activity, or to postpone it for a few days, than to capture Colonel Fells."
"General Montgomery, do you want the whole of Egypt to oppose Britain?" Mr. Story smiled bitterly: "This is the festival that the Egyptians attach the most importance to. Once forced to cancel, the foreseeable riots will happen immediately. If we suppress it, Egypt will likely turn to the German side!"
"Damn it, damn it!" Montgomery shouted in annoyance: "Don't they know what terrible impact would have on us if we watched the German spy run away?"
"That has nothing to do with the Egyptians, does it?" Mr. Story sighed.
General Montgomery fell silent
He knew that at this stage, the British really needed unconditional support from Egypt, otherwise Britain would not be able to win the war.
Nile Festival, Nile Festival! This damn Nile Festival!
"General Luo Ace!" Montgomery calmed down his emotions.
"I am here, General Montgomery." General Lauce walked out.
"Listen, the Germans will definitely run out tomorrow's Nile Festival." Montgomery said worriedly: "Take your people and closely monitor everyone who leaves Cairo. Listen, no matter what, the German spies cannot be let go, otherwise our intelligence work will become very passive and necessary, and I will allow you to shoot."
"Yes, General."
"Also, come and see!" Montgomery brought his subordinates to the map: "Here, you have to establish a second line of defense. Assuming that the Germans can get out of Cairo, they also need transportation to escape to the direction of the Germans, and this is their only way. Listen, unless there is my phone call, any attempt to pass here is all German spies, and you have the right to shoot directly!"
"I understand, General Montgomery!"
Despite making the proper arrangements he could make, General Montgomery was still full of worries.
If this group of Germans cannot be caught, everything will really become extremely passive! The entire African war situation may undergo some subtle changes because of this.
Chapter completed!