Chapter 105 Decision
The 5th lightweight division did not continue to intersperse in the end. In this regard, Qin Chuan had to thank Major General Streck. If it weren't for his persistence, the 5th lightweight division, including Qin Chuan, would have to drag his tired body to continue chasing.
What surprised Qin Chuan and the soldiers was that they were welcomed when they returned to Tobrook.
The welcome ceremony was conducted by the Italian army.
The Italian army may not be able to fight, but the work of doing these storefronts is very good. They hung German and Italian flags on both sides of the street where the German soldiers returned. The Italian soldiers stood neatly on the street, blocking the Libyan people holding small flags... In fact, these Libyan people don't need to stop them at all, because from the indifference on their faces, they can see that these people actually don't care who won the battle at all.
The reason why the people stood here to welcome the victorious German army was simply because the Italian soldiers ordered them to do so...Libya is an Italian colony, and the Italians still have a considerable influence among the local people, and they have a complete set of administrative agencies.
Then, when the German army lined up into the street, everyone cheered, and some people sprinkled downstairs with petals, like rain and fireworks, which were similar to the scene when the ancient Roman army returned in triumphal... Later, Qin Chuan realized that this was not his illusion. Mussolini was a prime minister with a "Roman" complex. He hoped that Italy could restore the glory and glory of the Roman Empire era. Of course, the most important thing was that it had the territory of the Roman Empire era, so many occasions were used or imitated by the etiquette of the Roman era.
It is obvious that the Italian army made a lot of preparations for this welcome ceremony, because those petals are even real… It is difficult for Africa to collect so many petals, so there is no doubt that they were shipped from Italy.
German soldiers did not seem to appreciate the welcome ceremony.
"I hope they can use the space to transport petals to transport a few boxes of bullets!" said the baker.
"Even if you don't transport bullets, it's better to transport a few more pieces of bread!" Werner continued.
"Are you Italians like this?" Jacop asked Alphredo.
"Oh, yes!" Alphredo replied: "You know, they always have many reasons to hold dances or celebrate, which is a bit awkward. Just as we were chased by the British in the desert and fled to Tripoli, the country was still singing praises for the Italian army to advance towards Egypt!"
The German soldiers around couldn't help laughing, and several others whispered: "Italian!"
If it weren't for the fact that Alphredo was also an Italian, the German soldiers would have ridiculed him in all kinds of ways.
However, the ally of Italy was not useless, because Qin Chuan and others enjoyed a pasta meal that night.
Although pasta is not a good thing, it is the only pasta dish that Qin Chuan has eaten during this period. Qin Chuan was so moved that he almost burst into tears.
"This can be regarded as the only thing that Italians deserve is their pride!" said the baker while eating the noodles.
"I think we should replace the logistics forces with Italians!" Werner swallowed greedily and said vaguely: "This way we can eat this thing every day!"
"Hey!" Werner stopped them as two Italians carrying noodle buckets passed by: "Can you give me some more?"
Although the Italian soldiers could not understand Werner's words, they could guess what he meant, but they were a little confused when they looked at Werner's half a plate of face.
"I'll finish them!" said Werner, "Please!"
The Italian soldier muttered a few words, and finally added it to Werner.
The baker whispered to Werner: "You look like a hungry ghost, don't embarrass us!"
"Okay!" Werner replied: "I promise, I'll be enough for one more plate!"
The soldiers couldn't help but laughed.
"Alphredo!" An Italian officer recognized Alphredo as he passed by.
"Sir!" Alphredo hurriedly stood up.
Qin Chuan noticed that the Italian officer was one class higher than Alphredo and was a lieutenant.
"Why are you here?" asked the Italian lieutenant, then looked at the plate that Alphrey was eating halfway, and then raised his face and scolded: "Lieutenant, we are busy serving these German guys, and you are sitting among them and enjoying the fruits of our labor. I don't know how you can feel at ease!"
"Sir!" Alphredo didn't know how to explain.
Of course, their conversation was in Italian, and German soldiers, including Qin Chuan, could not understand it.
Until Alphredo hurriedly packed up his things and was about to leave with the Italian lieutenant, Qin Chuan stood up and asked, "What happened?"
"Sorry, Sergeant!" Alphredo said: "The Lieutenant ordered me to return to the team!"
"Wait!" Qin Chuan pressed Alphredo who was about to leave: "I want to know, do you want to stay with us or with them!"
As he said that, Qin Chuan glanced at the Italian lieutenant.
"I..." Alphredo was stunned for a moment, knowing that it was time for him to make a decision.
After thinking about it, Alphredo replied: "If it were before, of course I would have chosen to be with them, but now... I don't want to cook pasta on the plate like they did. Yes, I would rather be with you and be a real warrior with guns and bullets, although I know it's more dangerous!"
"Ha!" The German soldiers couldn't help but cheer and leaned over to hug Alphredo:
“Welcome to join us!”
"You are one of us!"
...
The Italian lieutenant looked at this scene and couldn't help but look confused. He didn't understand why these arrogant German soldiers got along with Alphredo.
"Tell your lieutenant!" Qin Chuan said to Alphredo: "You want to continue eating noodles here!"
Alphredo translated the original words to the lieutenant. The lieutenant was a little unwilling to give up. He raised his head and stood in front of Qin Chuan, as if he was interested in showing his military rank, and said, "But Sergeant, he is my subordinate and an Italian soldier. He must obey my orders!"
"No, Lieutenant!" Qin Chuan replied: "From now on, he is one of us. This is an order. I don't want to repeat it again!"
"But Sergeant!" Alphredo said: "Your rank..."
"Just tell him that!" Qin Chuan said.
"Yes, just tell him that!" The German soldiers echoed: "If he is not tactful, he will be beaten!"
Chapter completed!