Chapter 520 He Was Forced to Accept the Plan

Concerned that the British might catch him, Charles used the "Lady in White" to spread the news from the German-controlled area.

Charles found that the "Lady in White" intelligence organization was very useful. She was a private organization that was very secretive. She could hide in the dark and be hard to detect. More importantly, she was not restricted by the military system and could do some "extraordinary" things.

For example, this time Charles spread the news that "the French army will attack the Namur Fortress".

It is absolutely not allowed to use the military system as a criterion. This is military secrets and collaboration with the enemy. Doing so will undoubtedly be sent to a military court for trial.

But the "Lady in White" has no pressure in this regard. They are only loyal to Charles. They firmly believe that there must be a reason for the news in Charles and it is absolutely legitimate, just like the last time Charles asked them to spread the news that "Belfort is the one" The goal of the German attack was the same.

Most people didn't even know that it was Ciel who was going to spread the news.

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The first person who came to see Charles was none other than Albert I.

He controlled the guerrillas and had many "underground workers" loyal to him in the German-controlled areas, so the news was spread before the news reached the public.

After hearing the news, Albert I hurried to Charles's headquarters with Brigadier General Eden. As soon as he saw Charles, he excitedly asked: "So, our next target to recover is Namur." ?”

Charles pretended to be confused: "Who did you listen to?"

"It came from the Germans." Albert I replied: "It is said that their intelligence unit learned of this combat plan through special channels."

Charles firmly denied: "No, there is no such thing. This is a rumor, Your Majesty."

"Really?" Albert I couldn't hide his disappointment.

He also planned to discuss the plan to attack Namur with Ciel, and then discuss how the First Special Reconnaissance Army could cooperate with Ciel's troops.

Then Charles added: "If there is any attack plan, I will definitely inform you, Your Majesty. After all, we need the cooperation of you and Brigadier General Eden."

"Okay." Albert I nodded helplessly: "I understand."

When he came out of the headquarters and got on the car returning, Albert I couldn't help but sigh: "Namur is an important fulcrum of the 'fortress defense system'. I thought I would be able to recapture her soon and fight with her." Antwerp has formed a new line of defense."

Brigadier General Eden said "hmm" and looked back at the command post as the car started to move: "Your Majesty, do you believe what Charles said?"

"Of course." Albert I looked at Eden in surprise: "He can't lie to me."

After being stunned for a moment, Albert I added: "As he said, he needs our cooperation, and lying will do him no good."

"I know, Your Majesty." Brigadier General Eden replied: "Char is a trustworthy friend, and he will not lie to you under normal circumstances. However, if it involves military secrets or orders from superiors..."

Albert I said "Oh" and then nodded slightly: "If he reveals anything, he may be sent to a military court, so he can only deny it."

"Yes." Brigadier General Eden added: "In addition, if he admits it, does it mean that his combat intentions have been guessed by the Germans or that the intelligence has been leaked? In this way, the combat plan to attack Namur can still go smoothly. Implementation?”

Albert I suddenly realized: "This is my fault. I actually asked him directly if this was true, in front of so many people in the headquarters."

Brigadier General Eden's tone was full of regret: "I don't know which bastard leaked the information. I guess Charles had to re-formulate the battle plan and even change the attack target."

Albert I nodded heavily, with a trace of anger flashing in his eyes: "Damn that guy! This has delayed our process of regaining our land, he should be sent to the guillotine!"

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At this time, British MI6 and the Germans were also in a state of confusion.

Just as Shire had estimated, Kitchener did secretly pass on the intelligence that "Shire's troops were about to attack Namur" to the Germans through MI6.

In order for the Germans to be better prepared, he also leaked a small part of the battle plan and attack direction.

What Kitchener didn't understand was, why did the Germans make this matter known to the world? !

In Germany, Falkenhayn also looked confused.

He had kept it strictly confidential and there was no way the news would get out.

Because only if the French think that we don't know this plan, will the Charles attack according to this plan, and the intelligence obtained by the German army will be valuable, and the Charles may fall into the trap set by the German army.

Now that everyone knows it, Ciel is afraid that he is stupid and will continue to attack as planned, right?

Who leaked the news?

Could it be that the British have a lax population culture?

They speculated among themselves, but no one guessed that this news was deliberately released by Charles.

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Soon, the news spread uncontrollably to the people.

At first, people didn’t think it was anything, but many people were excited, especially the Belgians. They discussed excitedly:

"I heard that the Charles is going to attack Namur. Namur is not like Antwerp. The Germans are well prepared there."

"So what? Any fortress is vulnerable to Ciel, and Ciel has not been defeated until now!"

"Yes, I think as long as Charles really has the intention to attack, the countdown to recapture Namur will begin!"

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No one thought of a problem: If even a civilian knew about Charles's combat intentions, would this combat plan still be possible to implement?

Then, the development of things seemed to exceed people's imagination.

Soon, there were some doubtful voices among the people:

"The terrain of Namur is not suitable for Charles' armored forces to attack. It is almost a tank graveyard. I don't understand why Charles would target it for attack."

"Does Charles have a solution?"

"Impossible, it is determined by the terrain, rivers, forests, plus the Germans' anti-tank trenches and barbed wire, the armored forces' strong attack is simply a dead end."

"Yes, if Charles spent huge manpower and material resources to capture Namur, he could recapture any other place, and the losses would be much smaller."

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In the newspaper, many military commentators also participated in the discussion and made a key analysis of Namur's terrain characteristics.

They didn't know that this was actually a popular science for France, letting them understand that Namur is indeed not suitable for armored forces to fight, even Charles's troops.

After all the conditions were met, someone suddenly raised a question:

"This doesn't sound reasonable. It doesn't seem like a battle plan that Charles could have drawn up."

"I heard that Charles wasn't even invited to the meeting in Chantilly."

"Is it possible that Charles had no choice at all and was forced to accept this battle plan?"