Cun Yunsheng sat quietly aside, his eyes calm and firm, watching General Amni's painful expression. He knew the torment in General Amni's heart at this moment, and also understood that what he was going to say next might become the key to breaking the deadlock. "General." Cun Yunsheng spoke slowly, his voice calm and powerful, "I understand your dilemma at this moment. On one hand, it is the responsibility of a soldier and on the other hand, it is the consideration of human nature. But there are some facts that we have to face." General Amni raised his head, with a hint of fatigue and confusion in his eyes, and looked at Cun Yunsheng: "What do you want to say? You have also seen the strength of Germany. Our army is still resisting tenaciously, so how can it fail? ” Cun Yunsheng nodded slightly and looked serious: "Genuine General, from a strategic perspective, Germany's war resources are almost exhausted." "Take oil as an example, this is the blood of modern warfare. Without oil, tanks and aircraft will become a pile of scrap iron." "German's local oil production is already limited. As the war advances, overseas oil supply channels have been cut off by the Allies." "Although you have mined some oil fields in Libya, that little bit of fuel can't solve the fundamental problem of Germany at all." "And the Allied fighter jet bombing has never stopped, and your oil production has long been unable to keep up." "Now, the mechanized German troops are greatly restricted due to lack of fuel. On the battlefield, we have seen German tanks abandoned on the roadside because they have no fuel, becoming the trophy of the Allied forces."
General Amni's face changed slightly. He naturally knew these situations, but he had always been unwilling to admit the huge impact on the situation of the war. Cunyunsheng continued: "Looking at human resources, Germany expanded rapidly with its powerful military power in the early stages of the war, but it also paid a heavy price of casualties." "As the war continues, the source of troops becomes increasingly tense." "Now, the German army has to recruit a large number of minors and elderly people to join the army. How can these soldiers who lack combat experience and physical fitness compete with the well-trained Allies on the cruel battlefield?" "And." Cunyunsheng paused and his tone increased, "From the international situation, Germany has fallen into an isolated situation." "Once the allies have either turned against each other or have difficulty in protecting themselves." "In terms of the Allied forces, the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union have united, and they have an absolute advantage in terms of military equipment, material supply and personnel." "This huge power gap has already destined the direction of war." General Amni remained silent, his fingers unconsciously pounding back and forth on the table, fighting fiercely inside. He remembered the recent battles, where the German defense line was always shaking under the fierce attacks of the Allies, the soldiers' resistance became increasingly difficult, and the number of casualties continued to rise. "God General, think about the situation in the country." Cun Yunsheng continued, "The long war has put the German domestic economy on the brink of collapse." "The factory was bombed, the infrastructure was severely damaged, the people lived in a difficult situation, food shortages, and disease was rampant." "How can such a country support a long-term war?" General Amni sighed and said, "I know what you said is true, but how can I violate the orders of the Supreme Command? I am a soldier, and obeying orders is my duty." Cunyunsheng looked at General Amni, his eyes full of understanding: "God of General, I respect your loyalty and persistence in your duties." “But true loyalty is not just a blind obedience to orders, but also a responsibility to the country and the people.” "Now, continuing to resist will only make more people lose their lives and put Germany in deeper disaster." "Your subordinates, they are all young, they all have their own families and futures." "Do you really have the heart to watch them die for nothing in this hopeless war?"
A trace of pain and struggle flashed in General Amni's eyes. He remembered his son, who was also serving in the army, and he didn't know if he was still safe at this moment. A strong sense of guilt surged in his heart. As a father, he could not protect his son; as a general, how could he watch his subordinates die? "God of General, putting down your weapons is not a manifestation of cowardice, but a brave choice." Cunyunsheng said earnestly, "This is to save countless lives and to give Germany a chance to start over." The camp was in a dead silence, with only the occasional sound of gunfire from outside, breaking the depressing atmosphere. General Amni's heart was struggling for the final struggle, and the cruel scenes of war continued to appear in his mind, the dead soldiers, the displaced people, and the majestic orders of the Supreme Command. He felt as if he was at a crossroads, and every road was full of unknowns and difficulties. After a long time, General Amni slowly raised his head, and a hint of fatigue and helplessness revealed in his eyes, but there was also a hint of firmness: "General Cun, what you said forced me to rethink." "But this is a major decision, I need time and I also need to discuss it with my subordinates." Cun Yunsheng nodded slightly, with a hint of relief on his face: "General, I understand your decision. I believe that you and your subordinates will definitely make the right choice. Time is tight, so I hope that General will be able to make the right choice as soon as possible Decide." General Amni stood up, walked to the door of the camp, and looked at the war-torn world outside, feeling mixed feelings. He knew that this decision would change the fate of countless people and also determine the future of Germany. He took a deep breath and made up his mind that no matter how difficult the decision was, he would make the most correct choice for his subordinates and for Germany. General Amni stood quietly in the middle of the tent, his eyes shining through the thick tent cloth, as if he was looking at the battlefield in the distance, and seemed to be thinking about something. Not long ago, Cun Yunsheng's words of persuading surrender were still echoing in his ears. Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard. He knew that this was not just a simple persuasion to surrender, but pushed him and his subordinates to a life-and-death crossroads. "God General, we must make a decision." Adjutant Kahn's voice broke the silence in the camp. His face was exhausted and anxious. The wars these days have made each of them physically and mentally exhausted. . General Amni slowly turned around, his eyes swept the faces of every subordinate in the tent. These people are brothers who have followed him for many years. They have experienced countless battles together and moved forward in blood and fire together. Now, their eyes are also full of confusion and struggle. "Everyone, I believe everyone has heard what the other party said. There are only two ways in front of us now. Either surrender or continue to fight." General Amni's voice was low and powerful, echoing in the camp. "Surrender? Absolutely not!" The young general, Major General Paul, stood up first, with anger burning in his eyes, "How can we bow our heads to the enemy? This is a trampling on our honor!" Major General Paul's words immediately received a response from some people. "That's right, we are soldiers, and dying in the battlefield is our destination. How can we survive in vain!" "That is, if we surrender, what kind of face do we have to meet the elders and fellow villagers in our hometown!" General Amni nodded slightly, and he understood the feelings of these subordinates. For them, honor and dignity are more important than life. They have received training from warriors since they were young, and in their hearts, fighting to the last moment is the ending that a warrior should have. "But if we continue to fight, how likely will we win?" Lieutenant General Joseph spoke slowly, with helplessness and vicissitudes in his voice. "Our troops are already barely left, and the food and grass are about to be cut off. If this continues, then , we will really be wiped out." Lieutenant General Joseph's words made the atmosphere in the camp become heavier in an instant.
No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading! Everyone knows that Lieutenant General Joseph is the truth. They were at a disadvantage from the beginning. After so many days of fierce fighting, they suffered heavy casualties. The current situation is already in danger for them. "Does we give up everything just to save our lives?" Major General Paul retorted unwillingly. "Our country, our people, they are all looking forward to our victory. What would they think if we surrender?" "Of course we cannot give up our country and people easily," said General Amni. "But we also have to consider our soldiers. They are all flesh and blood people, and they have their own families and relatives. If we continue to fight, they They will all lose their lives, what should their families do?” "General, I understand what you mean." Major General Paul's tone eased a little, "But if we surrender, we will be scolded by the Supreme Command and even regarded as traitors." "I know." General Amni's eyes revealed a hint of pain, "But what are these compared to the lives of the soldiers? We cannot push them into the abyss of death just because we are afraid of being scolded." There was silence in the camp, and everyone weighed in their hearts the pros and cons of surrender and battle. Surrender means losing honor and may be despised by everyone; fighting means an almost dead end, allowing countless lives to disappear. "General, I think we can delay some time first." Adjutant Kahn made a suggestion, "We can send people to negotiate with Cunyunsheng to win some conditions, and also buy some time for ourselves to consider." "This may be a solution," General Amni nodded slightly, "but we must make a decision as soon as possible. The longer the time goes on, the more unfavorable it is for us." "But, what conditions should we propose?" asked Lieutenant General Joseph, "Will Cunyunsheng and others agree to our conditions?" "We can ask them to ensure the safety of our soldiers' lives and give them proper placement." General Amni said, "As for whether Cunyunsheng will agree, we can only try it." "What if they don't agree?" asked Major General Paul. "If they don't agree, then we will make our final plans." General Amni's eyes revealed firmness, "No matter what, we must fight for the best interests of our soldiers." Everyone fell into deep thought, and they knew it was an extremely difficult decision. Every choice can have completely different consequences. At this moment, a sudden burst of rapid footsteps came from outside the tent. A soldier hurriedly ran in and saluted General Amni: "General, news comes from the front line that the enemy is gathering forces, as if ready to launch a new round of attack." This news made the atmosphere in the camp even more tense. If the enemy attacks, they will not have more time to consider surrender or fight. "It seems that we don't have much time anymore." General Amni's face became solemn. "Let's think about it carefully, what should we do?" "General, I still think we should fight to the end." Major General Paul's eyes revealed determination, "Even if we die, we must die with dignity." "But is it worth it?" Lieutenant General Joseph shook his head. "What can we get in the end after sacrificing the lives of so many soldiers?" "At least we did not bow our heads to the enemy!" Major General Paul said loudly. “Looking down does not mean weakness,” General Amni said. “Sometimes, for the sake of the overall situation, we have to make some compromises.” "General, I understand your painstaking efforts." Major General Paul's tone eased a little, "but I really can't accept the fact that surrender." "I know, this is hard to accept for each of us," said General Amni. "But we cannot be emotional. We must start from the actual situation, for our soldiers and our country, Make the best choice.” The tent fell into silence again, and everyone was thinking repeatedly in their hearts about General Amni's words. They knew that General Amni was right, and they could not act on their own with a moment of impulse and impulse.
"General, I think we can communicate with the soldiers first," said Adjutant Kahn. "Listen to their ideas, after all, they are the direct participants in this war." "This is a good idea." General Amni nodded in agreement. "Everyone will talk to his soldiers. We will gather here in an hour." Everyone took the order and walked out of the tent. General Amni looked at their departure backs and felt a lot of emotion. He knew it would be a long and difficult decision process. An hour later, everyone gathered in the tent again. From their faces, General Amni could see that everyone had experienced a fierce ideological struggle. "Let's talk about it, what do the soldiers think?" General Amni asked. (End of this chapter)