Chapter 433 The Emperor Is Not Anxious, but the Eunuch Is

All of these were "misunderstandings" deliberately caused by Charles.

The transport ships carrying ammunition, coupled with the roar of tanks that rang out at night in Brussels, echoed each other and it was easy to believe that fuel had been landed in Antwerp.

Charles also added some details:

He arranged for people to carry oil barrels at the port, truck after truck, but the oil drums were not filled with oil but water.

Later, a car full of oil drums appeared on the streets of Brussels by chance. It was originally covered tightly with canvas and was heading towards the stadium as a military camp. However, it happened to break down on the way, and the French soldiers had to Do not move the drum to another vehicle for transfer.

Then he added the sounds of tanks and cars moving at night, and the evidence chain was complete.

The French army has no shortage of fuel, and there are armored units stationed in Brussels ready to launch a thunderous blow against the German breakout forces.

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When Charles expressed this idea, Tijani and Albert I were so shocked that they were speechless.

"You, you really plan to do this?" Albert I stuttered: "Is it... so simple? Will the Germans believe that we have fuel?"

"Otherwise?" Charles asked.

Then he remembered something again and said solemnly: "Oh, by the way. We should also 'block the news' and explain to all relevant personnel that they are not allowed to tell the story about transporting fuel. This is top secret."

Albert I and Tijani almost collapsed. The matter of life and death was related to the fate of Belgium. In Charles's words, it was like a child's pretense.

"But this doesn't seem right." Colonel Eden, who didn't know the inside story, looked confused: "If we already have fuel, why do we need to collect fuel from the private sector through guerrillas?"

This is what Albert I wanted to ask.

"To deceive them into breaking out from Tibitz." Tijani briefly explained the situation, and then the two of them suddenly realized.

Colonel Eden looked at Charles in shock: "So, the guerrillas can safely collect fuel, and at the same time, the Germans don't think we are short of fuel. A very good idea, General, there is nothing better!"

Albert I laughed and patted Charles on the shoulder: "Now, I understand why you are the only one who can hit Antwerp. No one has such wisdom, Brigadier General."

Tijani still had a trace of worry on his face: "What about the British? They know the truth."

The expressions of Albert I and Colonel Eden suddenly changed. They did not expect this.

Colonel Eden hesitated and said: "They shouldn't do anything, right? After all, they are allies..."

"No, they will." Albert I shook his head and said through gritted teeth: "I understand the 'Admiral of the Navy'. He is a person who is desperate for his own interests. If he fails to succeed, he may indeed leak the truth."

The headquarters fell into silence for an instant, going around and around, but in the end they could not pass the British test.

Charles looked relaxed: "We are doing our own thing and don't need to pay attention to the British."

Everyone looked confused, how could they ignore it?

Once exposed by the British, everything will be in vain!

Tijani thought of something. He said "Oh" and nodded slightly, looking at Charles in admiration: "You have calculated everything, Brigadier, and there is no leakage!"

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There was a heavy fog in London that day, and everything seemed to be wrapped in a layer of white gauze.

The street lights became hazy, and a golden halo spread in the fog, like diluted paint.

The sound of Big Ben penetrated the fog, carrying a calm and firm rhythm, like a time messenger arriving at the villa of the "Admiral of the Admiralty".

(The picture above shows Big Ben, one of London’s landmark buildings, built in 1859)

The "Admiral of the Admiralty"'s study was also filled with smoke. He held a lit cigar in his hand and his favorite brandy on the table. He took a sip of cigarette and drank while looking through the telegram sent by General Winter with drunken eyes.

No, not at all.

It was all about the war in the Dardanelles that he didn't care about.

The "Admiral of the Navy" stopped what he was doing and was stunned for a moment, but Charles didn't even reply!

After thinking for a while, he asked the butler to send a telegram to inquire, and the reply was: "Charles has not answered yet."

The "Admiral of the Navy" frowned. Shouldn't it be Charles who is anxious?

Soon, General Winter sent another telegram: "I just asked Charles, and his answer was, 'Then we can only wait for the German submarine to leave.'"

The "Admiral" looked at the telegram in disbelief.

Could it be that Charles couldn't understand the meaning of the telegram and took it literally?

No, it's impossible!

After a slight hesitation, the "Admiral of the Navy" sent a message to the French Minister of the Navy to ask: "How is the war in Antwerp going? I heard there is some trouble there."

The two were both in charge of the navy and had a good relationship before.

The Secretary of the Navy called back: "Yes, I heard they have a problem with their fuel and they are relying on guerrillas to collect gasoline among civilians."

The "Secretary of the Navy" was instantly petrified. Isn't the lack of oil a military secret? Charles actually let the guerrillas collect among the people? Wouldn’t that be known to everyone, including the Germans?

Soon, the Minister of the Navy called again: "Your country should send fuel to Shire. This can determine the outcome of the war. You should also do something!"

The "Secretary of the Navy" replied perfunctorily: "Sorry, it's because of German submarines. You know, the Germans also don't want Charles to receive fuel, so they deployed a large number of submarines in the relevant waters."

This makes sense. The Germans did send submarines to try to block Antwerp.

But the truth is that as long as Britain is willing, it can still send a powerful fleet to escort the transport ship into Antwerp, which is not a difficult task.

The "Secretary of the Navy" is not thinking about this. He is puzzled. What is the problem? Why does Charles dare to do this?

He walked back and forth in front of his desk for a few steps, and sent a telegram to the Minister of the Navy: "What about the Germans? What is the reaction of the Germans when they know that Charles is short of oil?"

The Minister of the Navy replied: "The Germans don't seem to react. They are still breaking through in the Mons area."

This is also one of the reasons why the French military is not in a hurry.

The "Secretary of the Navy" was confused. How could there be such a strange thing?

One side is not afraid of exposing its own weaknesses, and the other side knows the opponent's weaknesses but ignores them...

Suddenly, the "Secretary of the Navy" figured it out.

He laughed out loud: "This is Charles's plan, a brilliant move. This little guy played the Germans around."

Then he shook his head with emotion: "It's a pity that he still can't fool me."

The "Minister of the Navy" sat back in his chair triumphantly, with a hint of coldness in his smiling eyes.

It's time to put some pressure on Charles!