"The Italians seized the Alexandria line?" Rommel looked at Thomas: "I heard it right!"

"No, General!" Thomas replied: "I did see the Italians standing on the line of defense in Alexandria, and one step further is Alexandria!"

"What's the reason?" Rommel said: "What makes these vegetarian animals who only cook macaroni become ferocious tigers?!"

"Maybe, it has something to do with our bombing in Malta!" Thomas said: "The British were frightened by our powerful air force!"

After thinking about it, Rommel shook his head and said, "No, although our air force is currently dominant, anyone knows that this is only temporary and is limited to the Malta region. This has nothing to do with Alexandria. It can even be said that... Alexandria is also an important supply port on the island of Malta. If it loses it, the supply and reinforcements of Malta can only be pressed on the Port of Said. This will not only increase the supply line but also increase the burden on the Port of Said in a series. The British will not be so stupid, let alone the Chinese there!"

Since the Battle of Marherama, Rommel has believed that his main opponent is the Chinese rather than the British.

"General, is this...is this a trap set by the British?"

"Yes!" Rommel nodded and said, "I think they actually want to attack. The offense is good for them because they are eager to share the pressure on Malta and defeat us before our supply improves!"

Thomas couldn't help but nodded, Rommel's analysis was reasonable.

"But..." Rommel continued: "They probably couldn't find a way to deal with anti-aircraft guns, so they retreated and tried to take us into the trap!"

After pausing, Rommel continued, "We must calm down at this time. Do you understand? Time belongs to us. The more we delay, the more we will be beneficial to us. Now the fool will choose to attack!"

If Zhang Chi heard these words, he would be shocked. Rommel not only accurately guessed Zhang Chi's intention, but even exceeded Zhang Chi's expectations... Rommel, who has always advocated attack, was very calm at this time.

Perhaps, this is also related to Rommel's previous attacks on Egypt and being beaten back several times. Rommel knew that this time was probably his last chance. If he failed this time, the African Legion might never be able to seize Egypt, so he had to be careful.

So Rommel immediately rushed to the Italian army command to meet Marshal Cavallo and asked him to stop attacking Alexandria immediately and even withdraw from the occupied defense line.

The Italian army was dominated by the German army, so although Marshal Cavallo was a little unwilling, he still issued an order according to Rommel's wishes.

Montgomery was in a panic, and the situation on the battlefield did not develop as expected.

"This shows that the enemy is smarter than we imagined!" Major General William glanced at Zhang Chi with some smugness and said, "Or it can be said that the wise Chinese general thought the battlefield too simply."

"Isn't this a blessing?" A British officer followed and said sarcastically: "You know, if this plan is really implemented smoothly, we are likely to never see a 'Sheerman' tank again!"

With a "coaxing" sound, a burst of laughter came from the conference room.

"Gentlemen!" said Montgomery: "Now is not the time to blame each other, but the time to solve the problem!"

Then he turned around and asked Zhang Chi: "Major General, what do you think?"

Zhang Chi was silent for a moment. Before he could speak, Major General William continued to speak, "Yes, what do you think? Major General! Can you let Rommel, who knew that this was a trap, continue to jump down?"

"Major General William!" At this time, even Ramsden couldn't stand it anymore: "The general has already said that it is not the time to blame each other and suspicion!"

"But he came up with the whole plan, right?" William pointed to Zhang Chi and said, "I didn't agree with this plan at the beginning. Now the facts prove that this plan will not be useful!"

"Is there any problem?" Zhang Chi asked back.

The British officer in the conference room was stunned.

"God, what's the problem?" William looked at Zhang Chi with an incredible expression: "Are you blind? Can't see the reactions of the Germans and Italians? They have seen through you, Major General!"

"That's just you, as well as the stupid Germans and Italians, who think so!" Zhang Chi scolded all the British officers present.

"Wow!" William said: "So Major General, what you mean is that you have a way, right?"

"Of course!" Zhang Chi said: "The plan remains unchanged. I can guarantee that in two days, or even one day, the enemy will re-occupy the Alexandria defense line and even launch an attack on Alexandria!"

"You are joking!" Major General William smiled and said, "Major General, I remind you again that the battlefield is not a joke!"

"Do you think I'm joking?" Zhang Chi asked back.

"Tell me what you think..." Montgomery was a little impatient with the argument. He asked Zhang Chi directly: "I want to hear, what can you do to make the enemy jump down even though you know it is a trap!"

The British officers in the conference room also looked at Zhang Chi, waiting for Zhang Chi to solve the mystery.

But Zhang Chi kept it a secret at this time.

"Sorry, General, this is a secret!" Zhang Chi said: "If there are too many people who know it, it may not work!"

Montgomery nodded in agreement: "Okay, then should we talk privately in another room?"

"Sorry, General!" Zhang Chi replied: "No one can say it! In short, we are just ready as before. I think... we have been preparing for so long, and we don't care about waiting for one or two days!"

Montgomery nodded: "What's wrong? It won't be a loss for us for two days. However, Major General, this is related to the offensive plan of the entire Eighth Army. If you can't do it, you know its consequences!"

"I know, general!" Zhang Chi replied: "If I can't do it, then I will choose to resign from the position of staff officer and commander of the new first division!"

"Very good!" After hearing what Zhang Chi said, Montgomery stopped talking.

The position of staff may not be anything, the commander of the new division... was almost handed over the command of the new division, which was also what Montgomery dreamed of.
Chapter completed!