Chapter 285 Toulon Fleet

"What is complete freedom?" Zermamouche asked, "Or... why should I believe your promise?"

Colonel Slain cast his eyes on Qin Chuan. Colonel Slain did not like to do such negotiations and persuading people. He was more willing to put the other party on the rack or put a pistol to the other party's head and give orders. If he did not agree, he would pull the trigger... It was simple and direct.

"Of course you can trust us!" Qin Chuan replied, "I think you already know what we did in Crete and Egypt!"

"No, I don't know!" Zermamouche answered numbly.

This surprised Qin Chuan a little, but he thought it was normal.

First of all, this is an era of closed information, especially in Africa, where people don't even have a few phones.

Secondly, Egypt is more than 2,000 kilometers away from Algeria, and word of mouth will not bring the news to Algeria so quickly.

More importantly, the French will block the news. Because these news are not good for French colonial rule, and may even trigger a new round of riots.

"Okay!" Qin Chuan said, "We let the Greeks and Egyptians in Crete become independent. Just like the colonel said just now, it is true freedom. They have their own troops and command themselves completely. We even provide them with weapons and equipment! Next is Libya, and of course, Algeria is no exception."

Zemamuche's eyes lit up: "But what good is this for you?"

Zemamuche studied in France, and he knew that the only thing that matters between countries is interests.

So Qin Chuan said directly: "We need to unite all the forces that can be united to defeat the British and Americans!"

Zemamuche nodded when he heard this. This reason is acceptable.

"So!" Zemamuche asked, "Will you hand over the army to us for command?"

"Yes!"

"Will you not interfere in our internal affairs?"

"Of course!"

"Will you not give us orders?"

"Absolutely not!"

"What if we become your enemies?" Zemamuche asked, "You know, you can make such conditions, and the British and Americans can do the same!"

Zemamuche's words made Qin Chuan look at him with some new eyes.

Indeed, a country's independence and freedom are actually fought for by itself and should not be given by others.

For example, now, the phrase "give you freedom" does not actually cost anything, and the British and Americans can also make such a promise.

The French did this in history, but they did not fulfill it after the war. Then Algeria had millions of people die in the process of fighting for independence, which accounted for almost 15% of the total population of Algeria at that time.

After thinking about it, Qin Chuan replied: "It depends on who you trust more, Germany, Britain, the United States or France!"

Zemamuche gritted his teeth.

Of course he would not believe France. What France did in Algeria had long been unbearable for the Algerians.

Then, if you don't believe France... of course you can't believe Britain and the United States.

Zemamuche knew this very well. Although France looked like an enemy of Britain at this time, they had never given up standing with the Allies. The Germans disguised as British paratroopers could easily occupy Algiers, which was a clear proof.

So, he had only one choice, that is, to believe Germany.

This is Germany's advantage in North Africa. Germany has no colonies in North Africa, so the locals have no hatred towards Germany, but this is not the case with Britain, France and other countries.

"I know you will choose Germany!" Qin Chuan looked at Zerma Muche's eyes and said, "And Germany will believe you, because Germany knows... Once the British and American coalition forces capture Algeria, then you are likely to be colonized by France again, so we have common interests, don't we?"

Zerma Muche nodded: "Tell me, what are your demands?"

"Rebellion in Algiers Port tonight!" Qin Chuan replied.

"What?" Zerma Muche didn't understand.

"It's like this!" Qin Chuan explained, "We got the news that some French officers were unwilling to surrender. They planned to take advantage of the lack of German troops and the arrival of reinforcements to occupy the port and seize the transport ships and fishing boats in the port to return to France. There are many Algerian soldiers among them... You know, they obey the orders of French officers!"

Zemamuche nodded and said, "I know what to do. I will take people to get rid of them!"

"No!" Qin Chuan smiled and replied, "If we just get rid of them, we can do it!"

"Then what do you mean..."

"I hope you can take your reliable subordinates and flee to France with them!" Qin Chuan said.

"What?" Zemamuche simply didn't believe what he heard.

"Can it be done?" Qin Chuan asked.

"You mean... let us infiltrate France?"

"That's about it!" Qin Chuan did not deny it.

"But how can we gain their trust?" Zermamouche said, "They didn't even inform me, and I'm Algerian!"

"It's simple!" Qin Chuan replied, "Because you have the trust of the British, the Germans don't trust you, and the Germans plan to lock you and your men up with the French!"

"But..." Zermamouche didn't even finish his words before he understood what Qin Chuan meant.

This is indeed a good idea. If the Germans knew who the French soldiers were going to rescue or who they were going to flee with before they left, they would probably rescue Zemamouche and others who were imprisoned with them.

You should know that Zemamouche is not an ordinary person. He has a considerable influence on Algerian soldiers and even civilians. If there is a chance, France can use Zemamouche to call on Algeria to resist Germany.

At this time, Zemamouche looked at Qin Chuan with a different look.

"Can I ask a question, Lieutenant?" Zemamouche said.

"Of course!" Qin Chuan nodded.

"Who came up with this idea?"

Colonel Slain laughed and interrupted, "The person who came up with this idea is right in front of you!"

Zemamuche nodded and said, "Just now, I was worried that standing on your side would be a dead end, but now I suddenly have confidence!"

"This is a good thing!" Qin Chuan said, "And, whether it is a dead end or not, you should do this for Algeria, right?"

Zemamuche agreed, paused and asked again, "But it's easy for you to occupy France, why do you have to go to such great lengths?"

"That's right!" Qin Chuan said, "Because France has something we want but France doesn't want us to have!"

Qin Chuan took out a map and pointed to the port of Toulon on the map, saying, "This is also your mission this time... Toulon Fleet!"