Anthony's ambition

"Actually, this was given to you by the Führer." Manstein smiled and pushed the item back to Anthony, "Before the Führer appointed me, he had to pass it on to the 128th Infantry who could defeat the Wehrmacht. The general of the division, whoever says he can defeat the German army, will always be his friend."

"This..." Anthony said hesitantly.

"You can take it in peace." Manstein patted Anthony on the shoulder, "If you change your mind and want to join us in the future, you can contact us in time, right?"

"Okay." Anthony had no choice but to nod and put the things close to him.

"Okay, then I'll finish the task and have to go." Manstein stood up and said goodbye.

"I'll see you off." Anthony also stood up and sent Manstein to the door.

Before getting into the car, Manstein turned around and said, "General Anthony, the Führer really respects everyone who is capable, and I hope we can work together in the future!"

After speaking, Manstein got into the car without looking back and drove to the German field airfield.

Anthony watched Manstein's car disappear into the distance before turning around and walking back to the small building.

As soon as Anthony entered the door, he found his wife looking at him with a hesitant expression.

"What's wrong?" Anthony asked strangely.

"Dear, why do you make friends with German officers?" The wife asked hesitantly, "They are invaders. They broke the peace and killed tens of thousands of us."

"It turned out to be because of this." Anthony nodded and smiled bitterly, "Yes, they are invaders, they have invaded our motherland and destroyed the peace of the world, and now is just the beginning, there will be tens of millions of people in the future. die in this war."

"But everyone understands the dangers of war, you understand, I understand, His Majesty the King understands, and the German head of state also understands, but there are always some things in this world that need to be resolved by war, and there is always a side to start a war, and there is always a war. One side has been invaded, so I think it's not so much the German Führer who started the war as the world that started the war."

"But war has disadvantages and advantages. Every time a war breaks out, it's a gamble and a shuffle. Only at this time can a weak country leap forward and become a strong country. Obviously, we are also a weak country. We want to be like Germany. , a powerful country like the United Kingdom must seize this opportunity, and this is the reason why I became friends with Manstein! This time, Germany and Britain and France opened this bet. I want to bet on the Germans!"

"But you said that this is a gamble." The wife asked, "Gambling is always a 10-for-10 loss! What if we lose?"

"Honey, gambling is not exactly the same as gambling." Anthony laughed, "For gamblers, gambling is gambling, so they bet nine out of ten, and for smart people, gambling is an opportunity, as long as the calculation is good, ten Bet nine to win!"

"But why are you betting on the Germans?" the wife asked in confusion, "Judging from the current strength comparison of Germany, France and the UK, how do the Germans think they are the weaker side, why don't you choose Britain and France? "

"Yeah, you're right, after the new round of military expansion in France, the number of troops on the German-French border fell to the Allies again." Anthony explained, "So I also planned to bet at the beginning. Bet on the Allies, but after a morning of talking with General Manstein, I came to understand something that changed my mind."

"The last war was about the number of troops and who was fighting the deep trenches, but this time it is no longer like that, at least not completely. This time, who is the strongest in technology and who is fighting. The commander is better, and whoever is fighting has a more advanced strategic concept, and there is no doubt that these are the Germans who have the upper hand, so I choose to stand on the side of Germany."

"If, as you say, the German commanders are excellent, how can you be sure that you will be reused?"

"Because I'm Norwegian," Anthony said confidently, "The German Fuhrer needs Norway to fight alongside them, so they need a Norwegian officer to help them command the Norwegian army, and I'm obviously the best choice."

After speaking, Anthony took out the thing Manstein gave him from his pocket and smiled at his wife: "Actually, I have already reused it. This thing is the token of the German head of state. It represents that as long as I Nod to join the Axis forces and I'll be the supreme commander of the German-Norwegian Servant Army!"

"And I've made up my mind that when the war between Germany and Norway is over, I'll join the Norwegian Servant Army and take part in this gamble for our homeland!"

While Anthony was talking about his future to his wife, the other two were also talking about Anthony's future.

"Manstein, are you sure that Arnold Anthony will join us?" Lyon, far away in Berlin, Germany, was communicating with Manstein, who had just boarded the plane, through a long-distance radio.

"My Führer, I'm sure!" Manstein solemnly assured, "I'm sure he will join us and become the supreme commander of the Imperial Norwegian Servant Army, because I saw in his eyes unwillingness, I saw Ambition, but also saw the envy of our powerful military."

"I understand that he is a person like him. He just couldn't let go of his motherland, so he chose to refuse temporarily. When we end the Norwegian campaign and re-establish a Norway, I can guarantee that he will join us without hesitation!"

"Very good! You did a great job, Manstein." Leon laughed. "It seems that I don't need to find another person to take this seat. After all, Norway is no better than our German commanders everywhere. I'm terrified of finding someone else and I'll find a fool. There aren't many high-level commanders like him in Norway."

"Thank you for your praise! This is what I should do for the Empire." Manstein said proudly.

"You don't need to be humble." Lyon said, "By the way, this time, you will prepare when you come back. In a few days, you will report to Army Group A on the Western Front. I have arranged a position for you that you absolutely like."

Manstein was very happy to hear Leon's words. He had long been impatient at the High Command, and was eager to return to the front-line troops to command the troops that belonged to him.

"Führer, can I ask what position it is?"

Manstein knew that when he was transferred to the High Command, his military rank was not high, so although Lyon said he had arranged for him a position he absolutely liked, he did not have any preparations for him to become a high official, but I asked subconsciously.

"Chief of Staff of Army Group A!" Leon laughed.