ceremony

After listening to Leon's words, Rashid now regrets working with Leon.

Because Leon's words have another meaning in addition to the literal meaning, that is, "We Gestapo are professional in assassination. They can kill Ira, the regent, silently, and they can also kill silently. You, so since you have chosen to embark on the road of cooperation with us, you will go all the way to the dark, if you let me know that you have two hearts, I will be sorry."

However, for Rasheed, his own life is the second priority. What Rasheed is really worried about is his own country.

Lyon is more powerful than the United Kingdom just now, and it can be said to be domineering. In the future, it is uncertain how to use his motherland.

Alas, I am more and more worried that Iraq will just leave the "tiger's mouth" of Britain and enter the "wolf's den" of Germany again, Rasheed thought worriedly.

"Thank you for your reminder, I will take your suggestion into consideration." Rashid said in a low voice.

Leon heard Rasheed's strange tone, then glanced at Rasheed, and roughly guessed what Rasheed was thinking.

"Are you worried that we will break our promise and save you from the UK and then turn around and swallow you like the UK?" Leon asked.

Rashidwin didn't speak when he heard the words, as if acquiescing to Leon.

"Rashid, you don't have to worry about this issue." Lyon said solemnly, "We Germans have always attached great importance to commitment. Since we promised to give you real independence, we will definitely do it."

"I'm not worried about this, Führer." After hearing Lyon's repeated assurance, Rasheed felt a little relieved and said, "Of course I believe your country's promise. After all, Germany is not Britain, right?"

"Haha, of course, we are not the UK." Leon laughed, "The British treat you like the suzerain treats the colonies, and we seriously treat you as allies!"

Just as the two were chatting, the convoy arrived at the destination, where the troops belonging to the "Golden Phalanx" were stationed.

Lyon said to Ira that "I have already made an appointment with Rasheed to visit the military camp", which is not a refusal, but really wants to visit the military camp of the "Golden Phalanx", so Rasheed has already arranged it in the military camp. to greet the troops.

The protocol troop, who had been waiting here, saw that Lyon's convoy had arrived at the gate of the barracks, and immediately began to play. Amidst the majestic military music, the limousine that Leon was sitting in stopped steadily in front of the "channel" formed by the two groups of soldiers.

After the car stopped, the two guards standing beside the car immediately stepped forward and opened the doors for Leon and Rashidra respectively.

After the car door opened, Leon stepped out of the car confidently and calmly, sorted out his slightly wrinkled suit in the respectful eyes of the guards, and then strode into the "passage" with Rashid, towards the chairman at the end. go to the desk.

And behind the two were German accompanying officers with some briefcases. Further back, there are close to 200 soldiers of the Führer's Guard.

The guard soldiers wore handsome German SS uniforms, four in a row, kicking neatly and following behind the accompanying officials. Although they dressed handsomely and kicked handsomely, the others present would not doubt their combat effectiveness in the slightest.

Because the eyes of these soldiers shone with a cold light, and they exuded a murderous aura, coupled with the strangely shaped rifles (STG-44 automatic rifles) on their chests, I am afraid that everyone can read from them "We are not to be messed with." "These five words.

The fact is also true. The soldiers of the Head of State Guard who can be selected as Leon's personal guards, each one has experienced the training of blood and fire, and they are selected from the best. But it can definitely cover Leon all the way from Baghdad to Latakia in an emergency.

What? Why can't you kill Berlin, you ask? That's because Latakia is already a Mediterranean seaport city in Iraq's neighbor Syria. How can anyone in the Mediterranean stand up to the wrath of the German High Seas Fleet?

Soon, Leon and Rashid, who were walking side by side, and a group of officials walked to the rostrum. After they took their seats, the welcoming ceremony officially began.

In addition to the salute and the military music and the national anthem, the ceremony to welcome the state leaders was performed by the guards of honor.

The Iraqi soldiers who participated in the honor guard performance this time were all directly selected from the combat troops and entered the ceremony after simple training. Therefore, compared with the honor guard ceremony of other major countries, Iraq's feeling to Lyon in all aspects is always worse. Then a little.

However, this cannot be blamed on Iraq. After all, they are still under the "escrow" of the United Kingdom in name. How can they have so much energy to train special honor guards? Moreover, these officers and soldiers in front of them are now performing with all their might because they were stimulated by the handsome steps of the German Führer's Guard.

Seeing the phalanx of honor guards passing by in front of him one by one, Leon smiled and waved to them, and the "honor guards" all responded with respect.

And the reason why these Iraqi soldiers have such respect for Lyon is because they all regard the Germans who helped them get rid of British control as friends and good people who saved Iraq from disaster.

Looking at these respectful eyes from the heart, Leon was very happy, and praised Rasheed: "The soldiers of your country are quite good in spirit!"

"Haha, thank you for your praise." After hearing Leon's praise, Rashid smiled, "Our army is really good, but it's still not as good as your country's army."

"By the way, Rashid, it's time for you to tell me the real purpose of my trip to the Middle East." After watching the ceremony for a while, Lyon began to talk about business.

"The real purpose?" Rasheed said strangely, "Didn't you come to discuss with us a specific plan to drive the British away?"

"It's just one aspect," Leon said.

In order to ensure that the news of the German oil crisis would not be leaked to the Allies, when Germany notified Iraq that Lyon was approaching, it used the reason of "discussing specific plans to drive the British away", so Rashid had no idea about Lyon's real purpose. .

"It's not difficult to drive the British away. I arranged this trip to the Middle East for one thing."

"Something?" Rasheed asked suspiciously, "Could it be, oil?"

"Yes! Oil!" Leon said seriously, "The Empire's oil has already exceeded its means, and now the Empire's army consumes the reserves of oil. Although there is a lot of oil in reserves, enough for us to use for a long time, but continue like this Go on, and one day you will face a crisis."