Romanian Eagle

Eder introduced two bullet production lines to the military factory to strengthen the production capacity of the military factory. Prepare to take part in exercises organized by the military that have been reorganized this year.

Within two days, Eder came to Iasi to watch the exercises of the 14th Division that had just been reorganized. Chief of General Staff Previn and Chief of Advisors Ludendorff also watched the exercise with the Crown Prince.

"General Turiaf, your soldiers are well trained." The chief of the general staff, who put down his binoculars, said to the commander of the 14th Division, Polly Turiaf.

"All of this depends on His Royal Highness's concern for the army and the training plan formulated by the chief of staff. We are only training according to the standard." As a senior officer, Polly Turiaf is not at all flattering. vague.

"General Turiaf's training plan, it's not me that you want to thank, but Captain Ludendorff, so you're flattering wrong." Preshan teased that Colonel Ludendorff had told the truth.

"Chief of the General Staff, this is not my credit alone. You have added many of them. I dare not take this credit alone." Ludendorff did not dare to accept the Chief of Staff's teasing. After all, he is only a consultant, not a high-ranking Romanian army.

"Well, the two of you can't just flatter each other naked. If the officers below see it, their jaws will drop."

Although the crown prince stopped their touts, Preshan really admired Ludendorff. After being together for more than three years, Preshan was impressed by Ludendorff's shrewd insight and careful design. In the conversation with his friend Procy, he often talked about Ludendorff's extraordinary staff ability.

In the next exercise, it can be seen that General Turiaf, the commander of the 14th Division, still worked hard. Soldiers were well-versed in military skills and movements, and junior officers had a thorough understanding of tactics, which was reflected in the drills.

After the exercise, Edel spoke to Turiaf, the commander of the 14th Division. "General Turiaf's ability to train soldiers so well is a reflection of your ability. I like capable people very much, and I hope to perform better in the next exercise."

After speaking, he took the initiative to shake hands with him, and Turiaf, who was praised by the crown prince, was also very happy in his heart. He knew that he had left a good impression on the crown prince and laid a solid foundation for his future development in the army.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, the Fourteenth Division will have outstanding performance in the future."

"I'll wait and see, General."

After inspecting the exercise of the 14th Division, Eder and his party got on the train and prepared to return to Bucharest. On the train, Ludendorff told the crown prince that the German General Staff would transfer them back to the country in batches.

"As a friend of Ludendorff, I would like to ask if you really want to go back?" Edel hoped to be able to make a reservation.

"His Royal Highness is very grateful for the importance you place on me. It is an honor for me to be a soldier and serve the motherland." Ludendorff and Edel have been together for more than three years. Knowing what the crown prince wanted to say, he told his decision in advance.

"Well, I respect your decision. And what you said is right, it is everyone's honor to serve for the motherland." Edel saw it as inviolable, and could only have a good relationship with this genius general. Edel looked at Ludendorff and continued. "Then notify me when you leave, and I will see you off."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Back to what the Crown Prince of Bucharest said to the Captain of the Guard. "Let's find out who the next head of the German advisory group is."

"Okay, Your Highness."

Since the head of the advisory group does not need any confidentiality, he can easily find out if he is willing. Within two days, Carust put the results on Edel's table and attached a brief biography of him.

Colonel Markenke von Stry was born in a small landlord family in East Prussia in 1867 and attended the Junior Military Academy at the age of 13.

He later graduated from the Army Non-commissioned Officer School and enlisted in the army the following year, where he was awarded the rank of second lieutenant. Before coming to Romania, he was the deputy chief of the three divisions of the General Staff. He was a typical Junkers aristocratic officer.

"It seems that the Kaiser really attaches great importance to Romania." The crown prince said after reading the information of Colonel Stry.

A week later, the officer who succeeded Ludendorff came to Romania. In a four-story building on Crudauerstrasse, where the advisory group resides, Ludendorff is hosting a dinner for his colleague.

"Street didn't expect you to replace me. It's been almost 10 years since we first met." Ludendorff told Stry, who was sitting next to him, about the time the two had known each other.

"I remember the name I heard the most when I entered the General Staff. Except for General Schlieffen, the Chief of the General Staff, it was you Ludendorff." Colonel Stry talked about the scenery of Ludendorff at that time.

"General Schlieffen retired shortly after I came to Romania, and this time I want to visit him when I go back to China." Ludendorff recalled that he could do such a good job in the General Staff, and it was inseparable from the then Chief of Staff Schlieffen. appreciation.

"I heard that he is still perfecting the plan after retirement, and I heard that this time he plans to add car transportation." Stry whispered to Ludendorff, because he knew that Ludendorff had helped Schlieffen perfect his plan many times. .

"When I have time, I will help him improve the plan. In Romania, there is a fast mobile division equipped with 800 trucks. During the exercise, this division was twice as fast as the ordinary division. At this point, the Romanians walked ahead of us. ." Ludendorff talked about the current situation of the Romanian army.

"I heard that the current chief of staff, General Mao Qi, is also adding trucks to the army as a means of transportation in the country." Stree said about the current chief of staff General Mao Qi's actions. The newly appointed General Moqi is also very interested in new things, but the price of trucks is too expensive now, and now he can only purchase a small amount for logistics transportation.

The two acquaintances sat together happily talking about the information of the past few years. Ludendorff also told Stry about his experience in Romania. "In the Romanian army, the Crown Prince Eder and the chief of the general staff, General Presan, are the people you must befriend. You need to pay attention to the Romanian army, the commander of the guard division Bloungat, and the principal of the military school, Prossi..."

"Thank you, Ludendorff," Stry said gratefully to Ludendorff, who knew that this information could help him do his work better.

"You're welcome."

After spending two days handing over the work at hand, Ludendorff was preparing to take the train back to Berlin this morning. On the platform, many officers of the advisory group came to see him off. At this time, some people saw Preshan and the crown prince also leaving. coming.

"Ludendorff, General Presan and I are very grateful for what you have done for Romania. This gift is a little bit of our heart." Edel walked up to Ludendorff and said, taking it from the captain of the guard. A small box was handed to Ludendorff.

"Thank you, Your Highness and the Chief of Staff for coming to see me." Ludendorff said his words of thanks after taking the small box.

"Ludendorff, open it and take a look." General Preshan suggested to Ludendorff.

Ludendorff opened the small box given by the crown prince and found that it was a medal, which Ludendorff knew. This is Romania's gold knighthood, which is only awarded to Romania's own soldiers. In the past three years, Ludendorff has seen three silver knighthoods, but never once for gold.

"Is this too heavy, Your Highness?" Ludendorff felt a little heavy.

"This is what you deserve, and the crown prince and I have the most say on this point." General Preshan said to Ludendorff.

"Thank you to the crown prince and the general for their attention to me." Ludendorff is not a hesitant person. Besides, any soldier who does not value the medal will soon put it away.

Just then, the train made a whining sound, the crown prince told Ludendorff. "It's almost time to get in the car, and may you do better in Germany."

Ludendorff boarded the train at the reminder of the crown prince. The crown prince and Preshan waved to Ludendorff, who was standing at the window of the car, and watched the train slowly start, driving farther and farther until they were out of sight.