Six hundred. Choice
The news of the assassination of Mussolini, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy, caused a commotion in Cairo, and the city's search began.
But at that moment it seemed like it would be hiding. After shooting Mussolini, a man disappeared
Mussolini was rushed to the hospital. This time, Marshal Ernst Breme and Marshal Erwin Rommel of the German Empire finally appeared.
Come to visit the wounded Allied leaders.
Mussolini's injury was not very serious, but he was hit by a bullet on his shoulder, but even so, it scared the Italian master very much.
"The public security is too bad, the public security is too bad." When I saw Ernst and Rommel, Mussolini even forgot about the basic etiquette and kept complaining: "I have never seen a city with such poor public security. I was actually assassinated directly. Marshal Ernst, what are you doing?"
Now, this leader, who regards himself as the ruler of Africa, has shifted all the blame to the Germans.
His logic was very ridiculous. He regarded Cairo as his own, but once something went wrong, all the responsibilities became the Germans.
Wang Weiyi was not angry at all: "Yes, Mr. Prime Minister, I also think that the public security is too poor. I feel very heartbroken and angry about your assassination. I have ordered my people to launch a search in Cairo. At the same time, I ordered all German troops to strengthen control over various places. For this reason, I also specifically requested that the country add three more infantry divisions and one armored division to enter North Africa. Please believe that the situation is completely under our control now."
Mussolini felt a little relieved, but the Germans sent four divisions to North Africa on such a large scale, which made him feel something was wrong.
It should be Italy's massive increase in troops
However, just as he wanted to ask further about the situation, Wang Weiyi took the hat from the adjutant and put it on: "Mr. Prime Minister, please rest assured to recuperate here. Your injury is not serious and will be cured soon. As for the arrest of the murderer, we will do it within a few days."
After saying that, he and Rommel left here together.
"It's so rude, so rude!" Mussolini continued to repeat these words. He originally wanted to ask the Germans' arrangements for North Africa and when the Italian army could take over Cairo and the German-occupied area, but the skeleton baron did not give him a chance to speak at all.
At this time, in the car outside the hospital, Rommel said, "Enster, I always feel that this assassination is a bit weird. To be honest, does this have anything to do with you?"
"Elwin, Erwin." Wang Weiyi smiled: "You make me so sad. How could I do such a thing? I am a poor prime minister with an upright person. I hope he can recover soon."
Rommel looked at his good friend in confusion, hoping to see some clues from his face, but unfortunately he didn't see anything
Canlemu saw Mussolini being assassinated with his own eyes, and he was next to Mussolini at that time.
This is really terrifying. The prime minister of a country was assassinated in Cairo. If he died, no one could escape responsibility.
What he was worried about was not the Italians, but the Germans' reaction. He knew very well who had the final say in Cairo.
Fortunately, the Germans did not seem to have any extreme reactions.
But soon Colonel Fells found him and asked directly: "Mr. Secretary of Defense, there is a monastery in Cairo, right?"
"Ah, yes." Kanlemu was stunned and then said, "It is the largest monastery in Cairo, so it's easy to recognize. What's wrong, Colonel Fells?"
Colonel Firth did not immediately answer: "This monastery is said to have been funded by Major General Tamusta?"
"Yes." Kanlemu nodded: "And the president of the monastery and Tamusta have maintained friendship for many years. Colonel, what happened?"
"It's so strange that a person who believes in Islam will fund a monastery in an Islamic country." Colonel Fells said slowly: "Just just now, we caught a fleeing British spy in this monastery."
Kanlemu was stunned again, and then seemed to understand something: "Col. Do you think this has something to do with Tamusta? No, I can guarantee that Tamusta will never hide British spies. You have no idea how much he hates the British."
"He hated us Germans as well." Colonel Fells said lightly: "I don't want to believe that Tamusta has any connection with this incident, but the British spy named Lawson Heaton has fully admitted it. Tamusta assisted his escape and placed him in a monastery, waiting for the news of our arrest to pass. And it is even more regrettable that Tamusta has joined a plan by the British to overthrow the existing Egyptian government."
Canlemu didn't believe Tamusta would do such a thing.
Indeed, Tamusta now has great differences with himself. He is a big Egyptian. If he refuses to cooperate with any foreign forces, he will never come together with the British, nor will he want to overthrow the existing Egyptian government.
There is only one possibility. Tamusta's previous words and actions have aroused the anger of the Germans, and the Germans are ready to attack their former subordinates.
"Col. I suggest you investigate it carefully." Kanlemu decided to excuse Tamusta as much as possible: "It's hard for me to believe Tamusta would do such a thing."
"No, no, Mr. Secretary of Defense, what we are talking about now is not our problem, but your problem." Colonel Firth interrupted him: "The Egyptian army is loyal to Tamusta, not you. In Egypt's governance, should we listen to you or Tamusta? He has sang against you on many proposals, which has caused a very bad impact and greatly weakened your prestige. We believe that if you want to become a great man in Egypt's history, there should not be so many existences against your power."
Canlemu is silent
Tamusta is no longer the colonel who was infinitely loyal to him before. Although he resigned from the position of Deputy Chief of Staff, he still has great influence in the Egyptian military.
Moreover, after he resigned, judging from the information obtained by Kanlemu, the Egyptian military officers often gathered at Tamusta's home to discuss the current situation in Egypt, which is a very dangerous thing.
There was not much time before the mutiny of the British
"We hope to get your cooperation, Mr. Secretary of Defense." Colonel Fells was confident: "It is good for us and for you, and you should not have so many concerns to be a great man."
This is the second time he has mentioned the word "great man"
The greatest figure in Egyptian history, since Marshal Ernst Breme kept instilling such ideas in him, Kanlemu has been working hard in this direction.
Now Colonel Fells's words rekindled his heart again.
Continue to protect Tamusta, or choose to do it unconditionally as the Germans told me, Kanlemu has to make the only choice
He was silent for a long time before he slowly said, "Col. You can arrest Tamusta, but I hope you can treat him kindly and not hurt his life, okay?"
"It depends on him, Mr. Defense Minister." Fels smiled: "Ah, I heard that you may be the new prime minister, and I must congratulate you in advance. And I can reveal some information to you that once a new prime minister is born, the position of Defense Minister will be revoked and all rights will be in the hands of the prime minister."
Kanlemu's brows pounded, and an uncontrollable ecstasy appeared on his face.
The Germans' intentions were very clear: to establish the position of prime minister, he was the actual supreme ruler of Egypt, and that Farouk I would only exist as a symbol of the state.
Canlemu really wanted to get this position, but to achieve this goal, it would never leave the support of the Germans. Now Colonel Firth has clearly conveyed such a message:
As long as he cooperates with the Germans, Kanlemu will be the Prime Minister of Egypt!
Kanlemu decided not to hesitate anymore: "Col. Thank you very much for your timely notification. I think if I can really become the Prime Minister of Egypt, I will do my best. Regarding the 200,000 troops this time, I will implement the strict order immediately. At the same time, Egypt will also make every effort to support the Axis powers in the final victory of the war as stated in the secret agreement with Germany!"
"Look, our cooperation is so pleasant." Colonel Fells said lightly: "Actually, there is nothing. I am an American, and my destiny is based on whether Germany can win the war. You are an Egyptian, and your destiny is also based on whether Germany can win the war. Therefore, we must support Germany unconditionally. Only in this way can we protect ourselves and get what we want."
Kanlemu clicked a little bit.
Our order is based on whether Germany can win the war. This points to the most basic core of the problem
Kanlemu corrected his military uniform and said loudly:
Chapter completed!