The British are still commendable in terms of pragmatism. After all, they are a business nation, and businessmen always put interests first.

This may also be said to be a difference between Eastern and Western cultures.

Because the United States and many European countries also put interests first.

However, the Eastern farming and nomadic peoples... many countries are more focused on dignity rather than interests because of the influence of Chinese Confucian culture.

For example, Japan is now, as an island country, it can almost be said that failure is inevitable after the failure of the sea and air war. So is there any meaning to continue fighting?

Many people understand that this is meaningless, that is, there is no benefit to continue, but Japan intends to "break the whole nation" and "will rather die than surrender."

In contrast, France in Europe, after the German army bypassed the "Maginot Line of Defense", believed that it would not win the war, so they simply surrendered...

This was a very backbone thing for the Orientals, but it actually brought benefits to France... Because of the surrender, its country's population and industry were basically not destroyed in World War II, and it soon rose to become one of the great powers after World War II.

From a long-term perspective, this choice from France is not unreasonable.

Therefore, "countries only talk about interests" should first be the principle of dealing with affairs between Western countries. At this time, China is still using the principle of "comrades and brothers" that is, using emotions to deal with diplomacy between countries.

Even Zhang Chi, who returned to the military camp, did not give up his interests for dignity?

If we start from the perspective of interests, the Chinese team will of course cooperate with the British army, but Zhang Chi would rather choose to fall out with Montgomery, even if he returns to Okinawa, he will do whatever he wants.

But fate was not arranged in this way.

Zhang Chi had just returned to the military camp and was about to go to the sea to take a shower... You should know that this is Said Port, Said Port next to the Mediterranean Sea. When you walk in the desert, you will naturally have a good impression of the large area of ​​sea water. It was like a hungry beggar who suddenly saw a pile of steamed buns piled up in front of him, even though the sea water was salty and could not be drunk.

As for the dispute with Montgomery just now, Zhang Chi didn't take it seriously, so he would do whatever he should do!

At this time, several jeeps were parked at the entrance of the command department. Zhang Chi looked out the window and was stunned because he saw that there was Montgomery among the people who got off the bus.

Out of politeness, Zhang Chi still put on his military uniform and went out to greet him.

Zhang Chi thought to himself, maybe Montgomery is here to tell him that the Chinese team will be able to return to Okinawa tomorrow... It seems that this trip to North Africa is shorter than expected.

"General Zhang!" Ramsden came up enthusiastically and shook hands with Zhang Chi.

"General Zhang!" Montgomery also stretched out his hand.

"General!" Zhang Chi asked: "Are you here to inform us that we can go home?"

Montgomery replied a little embarrassedly: "No, General. I hope you can stay in Africa and continue fighting!"

This surprised Zhang Chi, who was even a little overwhelmed.

"General Zhang!" Ramsden became a good person: "General Montgomery's idea is just that we should have unified command, which leads to a series of conflicts and misunderstandings..."

"Tell me directly!" Zhang Chi asked: "What are you planning to do?"

"It's very simple!" Montgomery said: "Cooperate and fight the Germans together!"

"What about command?" Zhang Chi asked.

"The Chinese team has freedom of command!" Montgomery replied: "You are allies of Britain, and I sincerely invite you to serve as deputy staff officer of the Eighth Army!"

"Where is the equipment and supplies?" Zhang Chi asked again.

"Provided for free!" Montgomery replied.

"In fact..." Ramsden interrupted: "General Nimitz called the day before yesterday and asked the US aid to give priority to the China Team *! So General Zhang did not need to worry about this!"

"Oh!" Zhang Chi just heard about this.

However, the United States really has this energy. After all, a considerable part of the British supply and equipment are provided by the United States.

The reason why this is said to be "a considerable part" is because Britain still has its own strategic materials... Its previous model was to occupy various colonies, such as India, and then rely on the labor force of these colonies to produce materials and transport them back to the UK. Now that German submarines blocked Britain, the UK's own materials are scarce, and the battlefield outside such as North Africa can receive corresponding sufficient supplies.

But that being said, Britain's industries in colonial countries are not as advanced as those in the UK, which is certain. Just like Japan's colonial Manchukuo, it also maintains its technological advantages. If the colonies have technological advantages, then the local areas will only be invisible if they continue to develop for a long time.

This makes Britain's weapons and equipment relatively backward. For example, tanks are still "Matilda", "Crusader", "Valentine" and so on. The slightly more advanced "Grant" are supported by the United States, not to mention "Sheerman".

So Zhang Chi is also interested in American products. Now that Nimitz says, Zhang Chi can let go of most of his worries.

Montgomery had to agree to this.

Because Nimitz had already spoken: "If the British cannot do it, it doesn't matter! In the future, let's hand over the equipment and supplies of the Chinese team to the United States!"

Fuck it…is there any difference?

The so-called "giving the equipment and supplies of the China Team to the United States" is not to reduce military aid to the United Kingdom and turn to the China Team?!

Therefore, Montgomery would rather have to "prioritize", after all, "prioritize" can still be negotiated.

"General Zhang!" Montgomery asked, "No problem!"

"No problem!" Zhang Chi then stretched out his hand: "But I have to wait for me to finish the shower first!"

"Of course!" Rumsden and Montgomery couldn't help laughing.

After Montgomery returned to the command center, he reported the details to Churchill.

Churchill was relieved at this time. He had always thought that with Montgomery's temper, he might still not be able to get along with the Chinese general. You should know that he had changed his coach several times on the battlefield in North Africa. Now Britain has no suitable candidate to go to North Africa to command the battle.

If Montgomery cannot get along with the Chinese general, what choice should Churchill make?

Churchill really doesn't know how to decide.

Fortunately, this headache-inducing problem is no longer needed to be considered at this time.

Then Churchill replied to Montgomery with a telegram: "Good job, general! You are good at defense, Chinese generals are good at attack, you two cooperate, I believe you will definitely defeat Rommel!"
Chapter completed!