Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 2: Disguise
"Yes, hahaha, I think this rank is the best for you, hahahaha."
Lieutenant Colonel Halong almost laughed, he was clutching his stomach while desperately hitting the desktop in front of him.
"What's so funny, you are not the same, you come to laugh at me. However, General, you have to raise my rank a little bit, this one, at least as good as Lieutenant Colonel Halong."
Major Sanders, the battalion commander of the 38th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, begged Xu Jun, who was wearing a military uniform, with a frown.
Because of the outstanding performance of the armored reconnaissance battalion commanded by Sanders in this battle, he was exceptionally promoted to major and officially assumed the position of commander of the battalion. As his troops had been fighting with Halong’s 25th Armored Regiment, the two commanders formed a deep friendship. Now the major was weeping and tidying up the army uniform on his body, but his rank became corporal.
"Hahahaha, what's the point to care about this, didn't you rise from a corporal?"
Halon proudly showed off his new uniform in front of Sanders.
"How about it, second lieutenant, I really miss the days when I was a second lieutenant. At that time, I was really carefree and fearless, as if the whole world was under my feet. Hahaha, wear it again. Putting on this military uniform makes me feel a lot younger."
Halon and Mueller stayed for too long. They may have been influenced by that group of guys. From the beginning, the rigid and serious tank expert has become more and more cheerful and active. Maybe this is the case. Long true self.
"Yeah, I also remembered when I was a second lieutenant. It's so nostalgic." Mueller also walked into this room wearing a second lieutenant uniform.
"Are you very nostalgic? Colonel? Then do you miss your days as a corporal more. If you and I change your military uniform, sir, you can be nostalgic."
Sanders saw that Xu Jun was still tidying up his uniform with Hans's help and ignored him, so he began to entangle Mueller.
"Stay aside, Corporal Sanders, I was a warrant officer directly after graduating from the military academy. I have never been a corporal. It makes me nostalgic." Muller forced a smile and said to Sanders with a straight face To.
"But I am also a warrant officer directly, and I have never been a soldier either."
"Then treat it as your training. You have to understand the general's hard work on you."
Lieutenant Colonel Dogen came in, but this sentence was not addressed to poor Sanders, but to Randolph who was following him. Dougan was wearing the uniform of a SS lieutenant, but Randolph was wearing a helmet and dressed as a SS superior.
"Okay, I think I should explain the reason why I let everyone dress like this." Xu Jun finally turned around from the full-length mirror. He is now wearing a captain's uniform, but it still makes people feel imposing. pressing.
"Hans, call in the officers outside. I want to tell you the details of our holiday."
"Yes, General."
After a while, the officers of the "Cyprus" Corps filled the conference room. But now they have all put on new uniforms, the mid-level officers have all changed into non-commissioned uniforms, and the low-level officers are now soldiers. They are all laughing and joking with each other. The atmosphere on the scene is like a soldier canteen. lively.
"Alright, everyone, be quiet."
Xu Jun shouted when everyone arrived, and immediately the entire conference room became silent, and everyone looked at their idol and commander with wide eyes.
"I said on the plane that I asked the head of state for this holiday. And you can choose how to arrange it. Officers with families can go home to reunite with their families, and those who don’t can join me Spend this wonderful holiday together. You are a group that voluntarily stay with me. For this, I am very grateful to everyone for staying with me. Especially Colonel Muller and Colonel Hans, they are willing to give up reunion with their families Time to follow me, it makes me very touched. In fact, they don’t have to do this, which makes me feel very embarrassed."
Xu Jun gratefully looks at Mueller and Hans sitting beside him.
"Don't say that, my general. It is my duty as an adjutant to follow you closely."
"Yes, it is my duty as a deputy commander to follow you in peacetime and share the work for you."
"We came here with you voluntarily. We want to protect your safety at all times. You are the most precious wealth in Germany and you must not have any damage."
"Yes, Lieutenant Scherman is right. We all think so, and we also think that you may have an unexpected holiday with you."
"Yes, following the general's words, maybe there is still something to learn." The officers also spoke in a rush.
"Since everyone said so, I’m relieved. As I said earlier, our holiday is very precious. Everyone has been fighting on the front line for a while, and now they have finally gotten a break. Of course it can’t be wasted. You say yes."
"Yes, it is true." Everyone nodded in agreement.
"If we go to Berlin or the Munnar, although we can get a good enjoyment, we will also be surrounded by those powerful and powerful who admire us. I never want my vacation to be surrounded by officials and politicians I spent it at the invitation banquet. As long as I am in Germany, there is no place where I can avoid being harassed by them. If I refuse them, I feel a little embarrassed. At least people invite you because they admire you.
As a result, I came up with this method. I decided to disguise myself and come to this place far away from the German mainland to spend an ordinary vacation. Enjoy the vacation of an ordinary officer without being disturbed. And since you have decided to spend a holiday with me, of course I have to pretend you too. Otherwise, five colonels, three lieutenants and six majors suddenly appeared on the street. If there were a dozen captains, anyone would know that important people came to Warsaw.
You know how good the sense of smell of the Gestapo is. My vacation must not be ruined by those guys. Only the head of state and the top leader of the SS know where I am now. Even the Army Command didn't know where I was. And we are now staying in the air force base. I am the commander-in-chief of the air force. The base commander here has received a strict order from me. No one dares to spread the news of my arrival.
Now we have to remember our new identity. We are a low-level officer regiment transferred from Germany to visit and vacation. The soldiers in uniform are our guards. We are affiliated with the 10th Infantry Division of the Army. Later, I will give everyone new certificates, and those in soldier costumes will go to the Air Force warehouse to get some weapons. Of course, in order to avoid unnecessary troubles, please bring your real documents with you. Also, I have booked the best hotel in Warsaw for you. Your luggage will be sent to your room by the Air Force base later. Do you have any questions? "
After listening to Xu Jun's words, the bustle began immediately below. The officers seemed very satisfied with their general's idea, and they all started talking excitedly.
"Long live the general."
"The general is still considerate. It seems that this holiday will be very interesting."
"It’s like a masquerade, hahaha."
"I haven't thought about taking a vacation with another identity. Thank you General for giving me this opportunity."
"Prince Rust, you must protect me."
"Go to hell, you disgusting fellow, if you dare to do anything with me, I will shoot you."
"Major Ralph, dragging your two company commanders out for me to bury them is a shame to the Army. Hahaha, but it's really tricky."
"Oh my God, I really miss the days when I carried a rifle."
"I miss you very much? Then you carry my rifle for me."
"Quiet! Even though you are on vacation, you still give me a bit of restraint. How dare you be so presumptuous in front of the general. Don’t get fainted, are you still like a German officer? It’s so outrageous. Sir. The general can tolerate you, but I will never forgive this behavior." With Mueller's roar, the entire conference room fell silent again.
Those low-level officers found that it was indeed too noisy in front of them, and they should be presumptuous in front of the general and their direct officers. The main reason was that he was too excited after hearing Xu Jun's idea and didn't control his emotions for a while.
"Okay, Colonel Muller, we are out on vacation, so you don’t need to be too harsh on them. But you’re right. A German officer must strictly follow the discipline of the army in any place and at any occasion to restrict his behavior. Any behavior that is inconsistent with your status must not appear to you. You must always keep in mind your responsibilities and obligations as a German military officer.
But I can forget what happened today, because most of the low-level officers sitting there were promoted after the Battle of Arras. A month ago you were just non-commissioned officers. You may not have time for the manners and discipline of the German officers. To cultivate, so I have been very tolerant of some of your behaviors these days.
Since Colonel Mueller brought it up today, let me just say a few words. Now you can forgive the mistakes you made unintentionally. I will give you three months. You can use these three months to learn from your leaders and your predecessors how to become a real German officer. How to have the outstanding qualities that an officer can possess. Three months later, I will select some people from among you for assessment. If there is still someone who has not become a qualified officer, I will really drag that guy out and bury it. Hahahaha. "
"Yes, General." The low-ranking officers answered neatly and loudly.
"Okay, now I'll come to issue you certificates. This is what I specially asked the experts in the Intelligence Division of the High Command to do it in one night. It's true, ah no, it's completely true The credentials are just not archived in the Department of War archives. Except for senior officers, the ranks of everyone else are randomly determined. Don’t forget to fill in them when you look back. Hahaha. No one will recognize the authenticity of these documents. Pseudo.
We will gather at the door after everyone has received their certificates. I have arranged a vehicle for everyone. After a while, we will drive to downtown Warsaw, and find the best restaurant to have a good meal to celebrate the beginning of our happy holiday. Think about it, everyone, think we can spend a whole month in Poland, let me just think about it. Excited. Oh, there is one more thing forgotten. From the moment you get your credentials, you will live in your new identities. For example, you must now call me Mr. Captain. Captain Reinhardt, just looks like our deputy head of state. Do you understand? "
"Yes, my lord captain."
The officers suddenly agreed, and then took their documents one by one and assembled outside the door.
"General, although you explained this to them, I think you must have something important to choose here." After the officers had all gone out, Hans asked Xu Jun in a low voice.
"I think so too. You must have chosen this city for some purpose. I think you must have other reasons, but it is by no means the one you told them." Muller agreed with Hans. Dougan and Randolph on one side also nodded.
"Since you can see it, I will tell you. I thought about it for two days, but who made me such a powerful subordinate." Xu Jun looked at the four pairs of doubtful eyes and smiled. To: "I chose Warsaw for a personal reason. I have a secret task to complete here. Forgive me for not revealing more information to you. But if this task is completed, I do want to take a good look at this A famous city. I was too hasty when I came last time and I didn’t take a good look at Poland. Also, don’t forget that I am now a captain, not a general."
"Yes, I see, sir, is your mission confidential? Then we won’t ask you again. Actually, I also want to take a good look at Warsaw. I only stayed for three days when I came. I transferred it away again, and I haven't really seen it well yet."
" Colonel Muller, oh no, Ensign Muller, you have been here."
"Yeah, in September, March 9th. It was really hot back then. But it's not so hot now, Randolph, honorable soldier, buckle your style."
"It's useless, enter Muller, no, second lieutenant, I have reminded him three times." Dogen shook his head and said ~IndoMTL.com~ But sir, how can you keep us in SS uniforms? Ah, isn't it more conspicuous that we are mixed in a group of army officers, and why I am classified as a superior soldier. "Randolph asked as he clasped his neckline hard.
"It’s very simple. You are the team leader and tour guide when we come here to visit and vacation. This city is managed by the SS. Of course I want two SSs to accompany you. You are now Lieutenant Dogan’s Follow the guards, I have to feel wronged. Oh, it’s one o’clock in the afternoon. We haven’t had lunch yet. Let’s go. Let’s go to Warsaw for a good meal."
Xu Jun smiled and stood up, and then strode out of the door. Mueller and the three adjutants hurriedly followed.
came to the door and saw that the officers had lined up in a row according to their new identities, and the men in soldier uniforms were all armed with rifles and stood in another row. More than a dozen military cars were parked aside.
"Now I order a car for every two soldiers and two officers. Let's go to Warsaw. Let's have lunch. Get in the car."
"Yes, sir."
Following Xu Jun’s order, the group of people hurriedly ran towards the cars. Xu Jun took Muller Hans and the others into one of the biggest luxury cars in the middle. This car was prepared by the base for the arrival of big people. It was just shipped from Germany and no one has used it yet. There should be little attention on the streets of Warsaw, at most it is a bit garish.
With two loud horns, the convoy drove out of the air base and drove quickly toward the city of Warsaw.