Chapter 410 Cun Yunsheng’s arrangement! The German paratroopers on the position looked at the scene of the British army retreating and were filled with emotion. At the same time, a German paratrooper said: "This British army still has some combat effectiveness. It has been able to fight us for three rounds." In previous battles, German soldiers were often able to quickly defeat British troops. The paratroopers are elites selected from German soldiers, and their combat effectiveness is undoubtedly high. But this time the British army was able to fight them for three rounds, which gave them a new understanding of the strength of the British army. Another paratrooper also continued: "Yes, we could defeat them in one round before, but now they can still go three rounds in our hands, which shows that the training is good." They realized that the British army had undergone effective training during this period and their combat literacy had been significantly improved. Their discussion finally led to another paratrooper expressing his opinion: "Indeed, although the offensive ability is not very good, the retreat was very organized. I thought I could fight back." The high degree of discipline and organization shown by the British troops during their retreat surprised the German paratroopers. They originally thought that there would be chaos when the British troops retreated, which would give them an opportunity to launch a counterattack.

Who knows, there is no chance at all, which makes them feel regretful. You know, their favorite tactic is to take advantage of the enemy's retreat to launch a counterattack to expand the results. The lieutenant on the side saw this and said with a smile: "Do you really think that all British troops are trash? Looking at their flags, they are obviously elite troops." "Furthermore, if I guess correctly, their unit should be the troops that retreated from Dunkirk. They obviously know us very well, and the officers' combat qualities are also very good." The lieutenant's words reminded the other paratroopers that they should not underestimate any British unit. In particular, the current strength of the British army is far greater than that of the original, and its combat effectiveness has been significantly improved. If they are more careless, they may suffer big losses. "Hey, Lieutenant, can you tell us how you pursued the British army back then?" The soldier's eyes flashed with curiosity, and he was obviously very interested in the history of the German army's pursuit of the British army. In his opinion, the lieutenant, as someone who had experienced those battles, must have many wonderful stories to share. However, the lieutenant did not tell that history as the soldier expected. "Okay, don't ask. Just clean up the battlefield and get ready for dinner. There won't be any fighting today." The lieutenant decisively changed the subject. He had his own considerations, he didn't want to recall those fierce battle scenes, or he felt that now was not the time to talk about the past. After all, they are currently on the battlefield and have many tasks to complete. Cleaning the battlefield and preparing meals are top priorities to ensure that the soldiers can stay in good condition to deal with the battle that may break out again at any time. After hearing the lieutenant's words, the soldiers were a little disappointed, but they also understood that the current task was more important. They took action one after another and began to clean the battlefield and collect weapons, ammunition and other useful supplies. At the same time, some soldiers began to prepare food to provide everyone with necessary energy supplements. In this tense battlefield, every decision and action may affect their survival and the outcome of the battle. At this time, the time is displayed as two o'clock in the afternoon.

If the British army reorganizes its attack, it will first need a certain amount of time to prepare. There are multiple steps from preparation to actual attack, and each step takes time. First of all, preparations such as reorganizing the troops and formulating a battle plan will take at least an hour, so that's three o'clock. Then, it also takes a certain amount of time to prepare for the artillery fire. A series of operations such as arranging artillery positions, determining targets, and calibrating shooting parameters will consume a lot of time. By the time the artillery preparations were completed, it was almost four o'clock for the official launch of the attack. And after four o'clock, even if the fighting starts, it won't be long before it gets dark. When it is dark, fighting will face many difficulties, such as limited vision, difficulty in distinguishing between ourselves and the enemy, and confusion prone to occur. Therefore, taking these factors into consideration, the lieutenant judged that there should be no fighting in the afternoon. This judgment is based on an accurate grasp of the battlefield situation and time factors. In war, the arrangement and utilization of time are crucial to both sides. As long as the British commanders are not fools and can definitely realize the urgency of time and the disadvantages of fighting after dark, they will definitely choose to suspend the attack and wait for a more suitable time. Hearing this, many people showed a smile on their faces, which was a rare leisure. Before the popularization of night vision equipment for individual soldiers, night battles rarely occurred. Unless there was an emergency mission, there was usually nothing going on and they would avoid fighting in the dark. At the German Paratroopers Command, Stuart, who was in charge of the parachute drop, was looking at the map and thinking about the next move. "Your Majesty General, according to our predictions, the British army will definitely launch a fierce attack at dawn." The commander of the 1st Paratrooper Division reported their analysis to General Stuart with a serious expression. His tone was full of worry and urgency, and he obviously had a clear understanding of the upcoming battle situation. "Winchester is an important transportation town for both us and the British army. Most of their supplies are here." The division commander continued to explain. The importance of Winchester is self-evident. As a transportation hub, it controls the transportation and circulation of materials. For the British army, most of their supplies are stored here and it is the key to maintaining combat capabilities. For the German paratroopers, occupying Winchester could cut off the British army's material supply and cause a major blow to the British army. "So the British army will definitely launch an attack at all costs tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. We alone may not be able to stop the British army's desperate attack." The division commander pointed to the map, emphasizing the severe situation they faced. He knew that in order to recapture Winchester, the British army would go all out and launch a fierce attack. The German paratroopers had limited strength, and there was great uncertainty about whether they could hold their position in the face of the desperate British counterattack. The division commander's analysis made General Student think deeply. He understood the predicament they were in, as well as the determination and strength of the British army. In this case, they needed to develop an effective response strategy to ensure that they could hold Winchester against the British attack. Hearing this, Stuart nodded, expressing his agreement with the division commander's analysis. He knew clearly that the British army would not easily give up the important transportation town of Winchester, and the troops in their hands were indeed difficult to resist the British army's desperate counterattack.

"Do you have any good suggestions?" General Student asked, looking forward to the division commander coming up with an effective response strategy. "To counterattack, it is best to defeat the British army in front of us before other British support troops arrive. We will have enough time to rest and recuperate, and then use airborne to transport more troops." The commander of the 1st Paratrooper Division said loudly. I have to say that to be able to become the commander of a paratrooper division, one still has a certain strategic vision. He recognized that they had to take the initiative to break the current deadlock before British support arrived. If they can successfully defeat the British army in front of them, they can gain valuable rest time and prepare for the subsequent battle. At the same time, using airborne transport to transport more troops can enhance their defense capabilities and better respond to the British attack. The paratrooper division commander's suggestion has certain feasibility, but it also involves risks. Counterattack requires accurate intelligence and careful planning, otherwise you may fall into a more passive situation. General Student needs to carefully weigh the pros and cons and make a wise decision. … At the same time, Sun Liren led the vanguard and arrived in the Persian Gulf by boat. They shouldered the important task of establishing an advance base in Persia. However, when they actually arrived, Sun Liren was disappointed. He found that this place was really desolate. In front of him was a desolate scene, with barren land, sparse vegetation, and almost no life. I thought it would be a good job, but after all it was an important task that might bring honors and achievements. But now it seems that this is no different from exile. Sun Liren couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness and loss in his heart. He began to think about how to complete the task in such a difficult environment. Establishing a forward base requires overcoming many difficulties, including finding a suitable location, solving material supply problems, organizing defense, etc. But he also understands that as a soldier, he must obey orders and try his best to complete the mission no matter how bad the environment is. Immediately, Sun Liren began to lead the troops to conduct surveys and planning, trying to find the best solution. They need to make full use of existing resources, use creativity and tenacity, and gradually establish a solid base for progress to provide support for subsequent actions. "Military seat, have we been tricked by Stilwell? At first glance, it is all desert, and we are still required to build a forward base? Isn't this a joke? What are we going to build?" The adjutant complained to Sun Liren with a sad face. road. As Sun Liren's confidant, the adjutant was in a very complicated mood at the moment. He originally came here with full expectations to make achievements and realize his ambitions. However, the sight before him disappointed him. There is nothing in this desert land. It is simply impossible to build an advance base in such a place. The more the adjutant thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt. He didn't understand why he was assigned such a task. To him, this was no different than exile. It is really unreasonable for them to start from scratch without sufficient resources and conditions. "What's going on? It's so broken? We have nothing and we have to start from scratch?" the adjutant continued to vent his dissatisfaction.

He hoped that Sun Liren could find a way to solve this dilemma, or report the situation to his superiors and strive for better conditions. However, Sun Liren also fell into deep thought at this time. He understood that the adjutant's complaints were reasonable, but as a commander, he could not just see the difficulties, but also had to find ways to overcome them and complete the mission. He began to think about how to find resources in this desert, how to organize troops for construction, and how to deal with various problems that might arise. It didn’t take long for the surprise to come. "Military seat, an overseas Chinese wants to see you." At this time, the communications soldier walked in and said seriously. "Who?" Sun Liren was stunned, and his heart was full of doubts. He didn't know any overseas Chinese, so he was very surprised that someone suddenly wanted to see him in this strange place. "He said his name is Li Si, and he was arranged by Commander Cun." The communications soldier quickly explained. "Sir Cun arranged it?" Sun Liren was confused. He never expected that Cun Yunsheng's hand would stretch so long, reaching all the way here. Sun Liren couldn't help but have various speculations in his mind, wondering what the purpose of Cun Yunsheng's move was. Is it a simple coincidence, or is there a deeper plan behind it? This sudden situation made Sun Liren deep in thought. He began to think about how to deal with this unexpected visitor and the impact of Cun Yunsheng's arrangement with him. "Military seat, why don't you meet him first? After all, he belongs to Commander Cun." The adjutant reminded him in a low voice when he saw that Sun Liren was a little confused. The adjutant had thought very carefully. Now that they were under the command of Cun Yunsheng, they always wanted to meet the people sent by the other party to give Cun Yunsheng some face. After all, if they really don't give face, if something unexpected happens in the future, they can only be dumb and eat Coptis chinensis, unable to tell the story of their suffering. Report to Stillwell? I'm afraid there may not be any good results. After all, Sun Liren did not have such strong prestige at this time. In a complicated situation, they must act cautiously to avoid unnecessary trouble. Sun Liren listened to the adjutant's words, pondered for a moment, and then nodded. He also understood that in this case, it might be a wiser choice to meet the overseas Chinese. He needs to understand Cun Yunsheng's intentions and the information brought by this overseas Chinese in order to better deal with the current situation. Not long after, the communications troops brought Li Si. When Sun Liren saw the man in front of him, he couldn't help but be a little surprised. The Li Si in front of him had dark skin, but looked very strong. Behind him were several local indigenous people. Judging from the clothing of these indigenous people, it was obvious that they were of high status. However, these natives all looked at Li Si, obviously respecting Li Si. Sun Liren secretly speculated, what is the identity of this Li Si? Why can the local high-status natives respect him so much? He became more and more curious about Cun Yunsheng's purpose in arranging this person to meet him.

Sun Liren glanced back and forth at Li Si and the natives, trying to find some clues from their expressions and behavior. "Hello, I am Sun Liren. Are you the person arranged by Commander Cun?" Sun Liren spoke first to break the deadlock. There was a hint of doubt and expectation in his tone, hoping to find some answers from the other party's answer. "Hello, Chief Sun, my name is Li Si, and I am an arms dealer to the outside world. The people behind me are all local indigenous chiefs." Li Si responded to Sun Liren in a neither humble nor overbearing manner, and introduced a few people behind him to him. Aboriginal. Sun Liren became even more confused after listening to Li Si's introduction. How could an arms dealer end up with a local indigenous chief? And he was the one arranged by Cun Yunsheng. He began to think about the meaning behind this. Could it be that Cun Yunsheng wanted to use Li Si to draw on the power of the local indigenous people? Or has some other purpose? Sun Liren's eyes fell on Li Si and the indigenous chiefs again, trying to find more clues from their expressions and behavior. (End of chapter)