Romanian Eagle

We don't know how effective Austria-Hungary has been to appease the troops, but in Romanian Transylvania, a lot of supplies and troops are being built up.

In Deva, a transportation hub city in Transylvania, most of the traces damaged by the battle have been repaired. There are only a few buildings that have not yet been repaired, telling the battles of the past. Due to the current war, the Transylvanian Army, which was mainly upgraded from the previous Army Group South, still uses Deva as its headquarters. Maybe this is because of the importance attached to the transportation hub of Deva.

And from the lively and noisy scene in the city, this has already shown that it has returned to its former prosperity. However, it can be seen from the fact that most of the people in the city are dressed in military uniforms, this is all deformed prosperity brought about by war.

In the most prosperous place of the railway station, it has always been bustling. A large number of soldiers got off from here and went to their respective destinations. And on the freight yard of the railway station, there are a lot of materials covered with rain cloths. These are military materials that the warehouse can no longer store temporarily in the open air. They are some unimportant daily necessities such as shovels and tents. This does not mean that they are not important, but the current capacity is not equal, so these materials can only be temporarily accumulated here.

At present, trains from Romania arrive in Deva every five minutes, and there are only more than 8,000 vehicles attached to transport these materials. You don’t have to do the math to know that hundreds of tons of supplies need to be transported every five minutes, but it takes time for cars to get to the front lines. It takes a few hours for fast, and about two days for slow, which leads to a lot of materials that can only be stranded in Deva. The current situation on Transylvanian roads can only accommodate so many cars, so adding more vehicles is completely unworkable. Therefore, we can only wait for the transport vehicle and slowly transport it away.

And just as the soldiers in charge of logistics at the railway station were working tirelessly to remove supplies from a parked train, another train pulled by a steam locomotive entered the station blowing rough air.

Crack~squeak.

With the screeching brakes of the train, another train stopped at another platform. The goods transported by this train are different from those of the trains parked at other platforms. Except for a passenger carriage, the others are flat carriages, and on them are placed steel monsters.

After the train stopped, many officers and soldiers came down from the carriage. One of the officers with the rank of captain on his shoulders gave orders loudly. Hurry up and prepare the baffle and other tools to drive the tank down.

At the captain's order, the soldiers immediately went to the flat carriage behind. Those who are going to put the baffles on the baffles, and those who take the steel cables take the steel cables, it is a lively scene.

At this time, two people walked out of the carriage. They were Brigadier Hoffman and his orderly in colonel uniforms.

Ham,

Let's go.

Hoffman, who was carrying a small box, patted the military uniform with a little dust and said to the orderly behind him.

Okay, Brigadier.

The orderly with the box in both hands immediately followed the pace of his brigade commander.

Brigade Commander, don't take a break before leaving?

Seeing Hoffman's appearance, the captain who was instructing the soldiers to unload the truck hurried over to greet him.

No, Lieutenant Sossman. The Army's car should be outside the station. All you need to do now is drive the tank to the camp and take care of it.

Hoffman looked at the busy platform and said another sentence. The chariots of the entire brigade behind will be delivered, and you can't let everyone down on the battlefield.

No problem, Brigade Commander. Our company is the best trained company in the entire brigade, and we won't let you down.

After a few words of encouragement to Captain Sossman, who clapped his chest, Hoffman took the orderly and left.

Hoffman was right, and sure enough, the army headquarters had already sent someone to pick him up, but this candidate was completely unexpected to him.

Hi, Hoffman.

A hello sounded, causing Hoffman to stop looking for the officer to pick him up.

Feeling that the voice was a little familiar, Hoffman immediately looked at Rixiva, who had been a teacher with him. Looking at his former colleague and friend in the military academy, Hoffman's face filled with a bright smile. I saw him walk over quickly, spread out his hands and gave Rixiva a warm hug.

After parting, Hoffman looked at Keshiwa in front of Li and said, Lixiwa didn't expect you to be in Deva, but you're still at the Army Headquarters.

Facing the enthusiastic Hoffman, Rixiva also said with a smile. Yeah, I didn't think so. We can still work in this war, which reminds me of my days teaching in the military academy.

That's right.

Hoffman sighed. If it weren't for the fact that we often discussed issues together in the military academy, I wouldn't have gradually perfected my thoughts and ideas.

Rixiva said jokingly. So you should give me half the credit.

no problem.

After the two chatted, the guards brought by Rixiva helped Hoffman share some of the luggage. And Rixiva dragged him all the way out of the station.

I knew I was coming to pick you up this time, but I asked for it. You can see that the car is ready.

Rixiva pointed to two Model Ts parked next to them. Look, there's one of my own.

Thank you, Rixiva.

Thank you for our relationship. It's too polite to say thank you. Report to the headquarters first, and then let me entertain you. A place to rest has been prepared for you.

Rixiva said and dragged Hoffman into one of the cars.

The guards and the orderly named Hamm brought by Rixiva could only squeeze into another vehicle.

On the way, Rixiva glanced at Hoffman's epaulette and said enviously, Sure enough, the people who are valued by the king are all colonels.

Facing Rixiva's words, Hoffman said modestly. I'm just one step ahead, you will catch up sooner or later.

Don't be modest. When you were in the military academy, your ability was obvious to all. Now you are the brigade commander of the only armored brigade in the army. In my opinion, you will be higher than our group of people in the future.

Speaking of this, Rixiva patted the lieutenant colonel rank on his shoulder and continued: This rank is already fast enough among us. And thanks to the mobilization of this war, the number of officers is not enough. It was brought up by force. Now it is born fast, if you really want to be promoted to general in the future, this will be a hard injury.

After Rixiva finished speaking, he looked at Hoffman with admiration and said, In contrast, I don't think it's difficult for you to be promoted. The position of brigade commander with real power has to be valued by the king, and there is no problem with promotion in the future. .

Don't say that, Rixiva.

Hoffman retorted first, and then said: Don't look at my current status, in fact, I am under a lot of pressure. Sitting in this position, I have to face the competition of the military heroes, and if I can't get enough results, who will? All the attention will be wiped out.”

Hoffman said this from his heart. Among their group of officers, Hoffman can be said to be one of the few who stand at the top. But what has always embarrassed him is that he is the only officer in this group who doesn't have enough military exploits. In the Battle of Transylvania, the mountains were not suitable for tanks at all, and there were not many tanks at that time. The same is true for the Bulgarian campaign.

Moldavia, the only terrain adapted to it, was beaten by the Germans in the early stage, and the tank performance was not suitable for this kind of defensive warfare. Finally, it was Romania's turn to counterattack, and the result was that the Germans retreated themselves. He Hoffman didn't get a suitable fight after he was busy, how could he be reconciled.

Okay, stop complaining about Hoffman.

After Rixiva comforted her, he glanced left and right and said, I'll let you know in advance, don't say I said it.

Facing Rixiva's mysterious appearance, Hoffman asked, What news?

I heard that this time your troops will be assigned to the front line to make sharp knives with several standing divisions.

really?

I can still lie to you, but I heard it from other staff officers, so it shouldn't be fake.

Rixiva's words made Hoffman excited, but he still didn't forget to thank his friend.

Thank you, this news surprised me so much.

You're welcome.

But Rixiva told him that it wasn't just friendship, that Hoffman would find out sooner or later. I saw Rixiva continue to speak. I don't want to stay at the headquarters for this battle, it's boring.

Do you want to leave the army?

In the face of friends, Hoffman is very clear.

Rixiva admitted generously. Yes, I plan to leave the army.

In Rixiva's view, a soldier without merit is not perfect. Moreover, as a lieutenant colonel who was temporarily promoted, he would not be convincing without military exploits, so he planned to leave the army to train himself.

Hoffman certainly knew what Rixiva meant when he said so blatantly. Isn't this just the seat of the armored brigade? It seems that my friend has been smooth after a few years of training. And there is really a vacancy for the deputy chief of staff on my side, who is not giving to, at least I can know the bottom line of my friends.

Hoffman, who wanted to understand, said with a smile: Don't say it, I still need a deputy chief of staff. If you don't dislike the low profile, then I will definitely accept it.

Hearing Hoffman's words, Rixiva said happily. I didn't read it wrong, so it's settled. I'll apply when I go back to the headquarters. I still know a little bit about the use of these chariots.

It seems that Rixiva planned it early and waited for Hoffman to agree.

The two chatted and came to the headquarters. Under the leadership of Rixiva, what Hoffman reported was completed quickly. Since Admiral Salamick was inspecting the front line, the interviews could only be done by Lieutenant-Freyette. But now the lieutenant general is very busy and can only postpone the meeting until the next day.

So Hoffman had a meal with Rixiva, who was about to become a subordinate, and returned to the residence early to recharge and prepare for the next day's interview.