Arc of Gunfire

For the next few days, life was uneventful.

Pingwuqi means that the number of casualties released by the headquarters every day does not exceed 10,000.

Christmas in the Eastern Holy Church is January 7th, but the Ant Empire is a vast territory. In order to take care of the people who celebrate Christmas within the territory, simple celebrations will still be held on December 25th.

On the morning of December 25, Wang Zhong was kicked up by Nellie early. As soon as he sat up, Liu Xia also sat up and touched his shoulder.

Wang Zhong was shocked: "Even Liu Xia didn't get up this time?"

Lyudmila originally got up early to accommodate Wang Zhongcai and stayed in bed waiting for him to get up before getting up together, but this time she was so early that she didn't even open her eyes.

Nellie: "Today is Christmas. Although we can't do it, we have to participate in the activities held in the palace."

Wang Zhong: "I'm very busy. I have to go to the committee to see the revision opinions given by the various services and arms, I have to go to the city defense headquarters to see how the new army is organized, and I have to go to school to give lectures and write books..."

Lyudmila hugged Wang Zhong from behind and kissed Wang Zhong's ear: "His Majesty Belinsky called me yesterday and told you that you must go to the palace to participate in the event today, because both the United States and the United Kingdom have passed It's Christmas, so it's time to entertain diplomats from allies today.

"They'll be disappointed if you don't go."

Wang Zhong: "Okay, Your Majesty is right. Neli, bring me my military uniform. Liu Xia, are you going too?"

"Of course. I'm going to wear a military uniform, what do you think?"

Wang Zhong: "Okay, the military uniform is good. It just so happens that I'm tired of seeing you in casual clothes recently."

Lyudmila: "What about me without clothes?"

"I'm tired of it," Wang Zhong said.

Upon hearing this, Neli quickly used the clothes she had brought as a shield in front of her and took a step back.

Wang Zhong: "Even if I get tired of it, I won't touch you!"

Nellie: "Given your bad record, I think it's best to be careful."

It's over, it seems that even if she is reborn, she can't make Nellie let go of her prejudices.

Wang Zhong sighed and started to get dressed.

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While eating breakfast, Nelly delivered today's newspaper and the official war briefing from the headquarters.

Wang Zhong first read the war situation report, glanced at it and exclaimed: "Yesterday (24th), the total casualties did not exceed 10,000. It seems that the intensity on the front line has indeed decreased."

Lyudmila: "The number of casualties in the past few days did not exceed 10,000, right? I still hope this calm period can last longer."

Wang Zhong: "Yes, seize the calm period and quickly organize the troops. Now we must race against time."

He used a knife and fork to cut open the sun-dried eggs covering the spam slices on the plate, then inserted the ham and eggs into his mouth.

In the remaining half of the sun-cooked eggs, the yolk that had not yet completely solidified flowed down, flowed through the slices of the Spam can, and slowly spread on the dinner plate.

Wang Zhong quickly finished the canned food and eggs, then drank the oatmeal indiscriminately, and finally put a small piece of pickled cucumber dipped in sour cream into his mouth.

Before he could swallow the food, Wang Zhong stood up and said, "Let's go."

Lyudmila: "Swallow the food before you speak."

Wang Zhong hurriedly chewed a few times, swallowed the food, and said with a smile, "You sound like my mother."

Lyudmila: "Can you still remember what happened to your mother? She seemed to have died when we were four years old, right?"

Wang Zhong and Pietro were half-brothers. After Pietro's mother died, the old Duke Rokosov had a second marriage, and then his young wife gave birth to Wang Zhong. That's why the age difference between the two brothers is so big.

And Wang Zhong's mother in this world also passed away early. It seems that the old Duke has lost two wives in a row and does not want to marry again.

Of course, what Wang Zhong just said "like my mother" was referring to his mother from another time and space.

The mother I will never see again.

Wang Zhong waved away the inexplicable nostalgia and urged Lyudmila: "Hurry up, you can't be late for such a formal event."

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When Wang Zhong entered the summer palace lounge, he immediately saw a group of people wearing military uniforms different from those of the Ant Army gathered together to chat.

Wang Zhong recognized one of them: Lieutenant Colonel John Wick of the United States.

He immediately said to Lyudmila: "Liuxia, I want to go over and have a chat with the gentlemen."

Lyudmila immediately let go of his hand: "Then I'll go over there and chat with the diplomats' wives."

Wang Zhong looked in the direction Lyudmila was pointing and found a bunch of ladies in all their glory. He looked at his fiancée's military uniform and encouraged him: "You are more beautiful than them in military uniform, and you have a unique sense of bravery." ”

"I know." Lyudmila said softly, and at the same time pushed Wang Zhong's shoulder with her hand, asking him to turn around and face the military attachés from various countries, "Go."

Wang Zhong then strode towards the gentlemen.

The first person to notice him was Lieutenant Colonel John Wick: "Oh, General Rokossov, my friend, we are all waiting for you!"

Wang Zhong went up and hugged Lieutenant Colonel John Wick. For a moment, he even wanted to imitate Su Xunzong and give him a passionate kiss, but he was not a gay man so he gave up: "John Wick, my old friend. When can I get it?" To my Sherman?”

Lieutenant Colonel John Wick: "You really don't forget to attack Prosen even during the holidays. The first batch of tanks should leave tonight and will be sent to your ice-free port in the north, and then transported to Ekaterinaburg by rail. . I don’t know exactly what it is. It may be a light tank like Stuart, or it may be the Sherman you want.”

After John Wick finished speaking, the lieutenant colonel in the uniform of the United Kingdom Army teased: "Even our United Kingdom can only get the M3 Grant Lee tank, but we gave it to Ant Sherman. Isn't it biased?"

Wang Zhong: "Isn't this the Matilda tank that trusts you?"

The United Kingdom Lieutenant Colonel shook his head: "The protection of that thing is good, but it may not be able to penetrate Proson's tank. The most important thing is that it is too slow. The generals also think that slow speed is a good thing so that the infantry can keep up with the impact. !”

Wang Zhong said: "I thought your tanks were so slow to prevent the team members from spilling their tea."

The officers all laughed, even the Lieutenant Colonel of the United Kingdom laughed heartily.

After laughing, the lieutenant colonel of the United Kingdom said seriously: "We need better tanks. Proson gave us a correct demonstration of armor tactics. We urgently need new equipment to innovate our tactics."

Wang Zhong nodded, and then asked John Wick: "Are we getting to the point too early? I don't know your names yet."

Lieutenant Colonel John Wick immediately said: "Oh, it's my fault. Let me introduce to you. This is the military attaché of the United Kingdom, Lieutenant Colonel Wilt of the Kingdom's Army. This is Lieutenant Colonel Alan Ogden of the Royal Air Force. , and this is Lieutenant Colonel Nelson of the Royal Navy, who is a descendant of that Nelson.

"The last one is my colleague, Lieutenant Colonel Duke of the United States Army Aviation."

Wang Zhong shook hands with them in turn, and then simply remembered these people as Army Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Navy Lieutenant Colonel and Army Aviation Lieutenant Colonel.

Lieutenant Colonel Duke of the Army Aviation said: "We are forming an expeditionary aviation force to train pilots and team members. Once the training is completed, they will go to the mainland of the United Kingdom to carry out long-range bombing of industrial facilities in Plossen."

Wang Zhong: "There shouldn't be any way to complete training next year, right?"

Duke nodded awkwardly: "It will take time to complete the mobilization of the war machine of the United States. After all, the last time we fought a large-scale war was 40 years ago, and it moves very slowly. The navy and army should only be able to use existing equipment next year. Fight.

"I personally expect that the air raids will start in the spring of 916 and continue from there."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lieutenant Colonel Ogden of the Royal Air Force echoed: "Blow them up. We have resisted Proson's bombing for nearly a year, and the local factories have been seriously damaged. Now it's time for us to retaliate in kind.

"The Royal Air Force's Lancaster bombers have already bombed the factories in Plosin at night. There is nothing difficult. All that's left is to increase the quantity."

Lieutenant Colonel Duke: "The effect of night bombing is questionable. We should use day bombing. Our B17s have enough armor and self-defense firepower, and they can effectively resist the interception of the Proson Air Force when placed in a dense formation."

Ogden: "Our Lancaster self-defense firepower is also very strong!"

Wang Zhong: "No matter day or night, it is a good thing to blow up the enemy's production capacity!"

At this time, Commander Nelson of the Royal Navy said: "The Navy plans to launch an attack next year, probably sometime in the second half of the year."

Wang Zhong asked casually: "Is the target the Carolingian colony in Africa?"

Nelson's eyes widened: "Where did you get the news?"

From another time and space.

Wang Zhong just smiled and said nothing.

Hey, let MI6 guess, anyway, you will be one-way and transparent in the future.

At this time, Lieutenant Colonel Wilt of the United Kingdom Army who did not have the word "royal" said: "We are different. We are in the Mamluk desert and are already fighting fierce battles with the troops of Prosen and their Apennine brothers. We will soon be would drive them all to the sea, bordering the Carolingian colonies of Africa."

Wang Zhong: "Wow, so awesome!"

It shouldn't be possible. This time Ju De left the game in person early in the morning.

Lieutenant Colonel Wilt looked at John Wick: "So give us Sherman as soon as possible!"

Lieutenant Colonel Wick spread his hands: "It's useless to tell me. As a small military attache, I have very little influence on Congress and the President. The domestic plan to vigorously assist Ante is because Lieutenant General Rokossov has come up with Results. The men in Congress are businessmen and they like guaranteed investments.”

Lieutenant Colonel Wilt snorted: "When we wipe out the Prosen army in the Mamluk area, we won't need your new tanks."

Wang Zhong: "Wow, so awesome!"

Everyone looked at Wang Zhong together.

Wang Zhong: "I mean, this is really awesome. I hope the Allies can fight wonderful battles on all fronts. Since the United Kingdom no longer needs Sherman, then give me a little more. Even if you can't thank me Mann, please get some more radios and walkie-talkies.”

Lieutenant Colonel John Wick: "Of course there is no problem with this. Although Proson's submarine warfare is very rampant, the United States Navy has been put into operation. The anti-submarine power of the Arctic Ocean routes has been greatly strengthened. A large amount of supplies will be sent to Ant. It will some."

Wang Zhong: "That's good."

At this time, the palace etiquette officer opened the door and came in: "Everyone, the ball is ready. Please enter in an orderly manner."

Wang Zhong: "I'm going to meet my fiancée. I wish you a Merry Christmas."

Others raised their glasses: "Merry Christmas!"