Chapter 353： Preparation before the war (on)

We don’t know how effective Austro-Hungary is to pacify the army, but in Transylvania, Romania, a large number of supplies and troops are being assembled.

In Deva, the transportation hub city of Transylvania, most of the traces destroyed by the fighting have been restored. There are only a few buildings that have not had time to repair, telling the battles of the past. At present, the reason for the war is that the Transylvanian Group Army, which was upgraded from the previous Southern Army Group, still regards Deva as its headquarters. Perhaps this is because of the emphasis on Deva's transportation hub.

From the hustle and bustle of the city, this has shown that it has restored its former prosperity. However, from the fact that most of the people in the city are dressed in military uniforms, it can be seen that this is the abnormal prosperity brought about by the war.

In the most prosperous place, the railway station, it has always been bustling with excitement. A large number of soldiers got off from here and rushed to their destinations. Moreover, a large number of materials covered with raincloths are piled up on the freight yard of the railway station. These are the temporary open-air storage of military materials that the warehouse can no longer hold. They are all non-important daily necessities such as shovels and tents. This can not say that they are not important, but the current capacity is not equal, according to the fact that these materials can only be accumulated here temporarily.

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 need to even know that hundreds of tons of materials need to be transported every five minutes, but it takes time for cars to be transported to various front lines. It takes a few hours for the fast, and two days or so for the slow, which results in a lot of materials that can only be stranded in Deva. However, the current conditions of Transylvania’s roads can only accommodate so many vehicles, so the method of increasing vehicles is completely unworkable. Therefore, we can only wait for the transport vehicle and take it away slowly.

And just as the soldiers in charge of logistics at the railway station were exhausted to carry supplies from a parked train, another steam locomotive hauled into the station spouting rough air.

"Crunchy."

As the train screamed and brakes sounded, another train stopped on another platform. The goods transported by this train are different from those on other platforms. Except for a passenger carriage, the others are flatbed carriages, and steel monsters are placed on it.

After the train stopped, many officers and soldiers got out of the carriage. One of the officers carrying the rank of captain on his shoulder gave orders loudly. "All move faster, prepare the baffle and other tools to drive the tank down."

Under the command of the captain, these soldiers immediately walked to the flat carriage behind. Prepare to put the baffle on the baffle, take the steel cable and take the steel cable, it is a lively scene.

At this time, two people walked out of the carriage. These were Brigadier Hoffman in the Colonel's uniform and his orderly soldiers.

"Hamm, let's go."

Hoffman, carrying a small box, patted the dusty military uniform, and spoke to the orderly soldiers behind him.

"Okay, brigadier."

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

"Brigadier, 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, Captain Sosman. The car that the group army picked up should be outside the station. What 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 tanks of the entire brigade will be transported here. You can't let everyone down on the battlefield next."

"No problem, brigade commander. Our company is the best-trained company in the entire brigade. You won't be disappointed."

After a few words of encouragement to Captain Sosman, who was patting his chest, Hoffman left with the orderly soldiers.

Hoffman was right. Sure enough, the group army command had sent someone to pick him up, but he hadn't thought of this candidate at all.

"Hi, Hoffman."

A greeting sounded, making Hoffman stop looking for an officer to pick him up.

Feeling a familiar voice, Hoffman immediately saw that this was Riksiva, who had been a teacher with him. Looking at his former colleague and friend at the military academy, Hoffman's face overflowed with a bright smile. I saw him walking quickly, spreading his hands and giving Rixeva a warm hug.

After the separation, Hoffman looked at Xeva in front of Li and said: "Rixeva didn't expect you to be in Deva, but you are still in the group army command.

In the face of the enthusiastic Hoffman, Riksiva also said with a smile. "Yeah, I didn't expect it. We can still work together in this war, which reminds me of the days when I was teaching in military academy."

"Yes."

Hoffman said with a sigh. "If we hadn't often discussed issues together in the military academy, it would not have gradually improved my thoughts and thoughts."

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

"no problem."

After the two exchanged greetings, the guards brought by Riksiva helped Hoffman share some of his luggage. And Riksiva dragged him all the way to the outside of the station.

"I knew I was coming to pick you up this time, but I asked for it. You are ready to watch the car."

Riksiva pointed to the two Model T cars parked next to them. "Look, there is one of my own."

"Thank you, Rixiva."

"For our relationship, it is too polite to say thank you. First, report to the headquarters, and then let me entertain you. The rest place is already prepared for you."

Rixiva said, pulling Hoffman into one of the cars.

The guards brought by Riksiva and the orderman named Hamm could only squeeze into another car.

On the way, Riksiva glanced at Hoffman's epaulettes and said enviously: "Sure enough, he is a colonel who is valued by the king."

Faced with Riksiva's words, Hoffman said modestly. "I'm just one step faster, you will catch up sooner or later."

"Don't be humble. When you were in the military academy, everyone saw your abilities. Now you are the commander of the only armored brigade in the army. In my opinion, you will be higher than ours in the future."

Having said this, Riksiva patted the rank of lieutenant colonel on his shoulder and continued: "This rank is already fast enough among us. It is also due to the fact that the number of officers is not enough after the mobilization of this war. It's hard to mention it. It's a fast birth now. If you really want to be promoted to general in the future, this will be a flaw."

After finishing talking about himself, Riksiva looked at Hoffman enviously and said: "In contrast, I don't think it is difficult for you to be promoted. The position of brigade commander in real power has to be valued by the king. There will be no problems in the future. ."

"Don't say that, Rixeva."

Hoffman first refuted, and then said: "Don't look at my current situation, in fact, I am under a lot of pressure. Sitting in this position, you have to face the competition of the military's elites, who can't produce enough results. All of the most important things will be wiped out."

Hoffman said this to his heart. Among their ranks of officers, Hoffman can be said to be the few who stand in the top position. But what embarrassed him all the time was that he was the only officer in this group who didn't have enough combat exploits. In the Battle of Transylvania, the mountains were not suitable for tanks at all, and there were not many tanks attached to them at that time. The reason for the Bulgarian campaign was the same.

Moldavia, the only terrain adapted, was beaten by the Germans in the early stage, and its tank performance was not suitable for this kind of defensive warfare. Finally it was Romania’s turn to fight back, and the result was the German retreat. He didn't get a suitable battle after Hoffman was busy, which made him reluctant.

"Well, don't complain about Hoffman."

After Rixiva comforted her, he glanced around and said: "I'll tell you a piece of news in advance, don't say it's me."

Faced with the mysterious appearance of God Rixiva, Hoffman asked in a heartbeat: "What news?"

"I heard that this time your troops will be assigned to the front line to do sharp knives with a few standing divisions."

"really?"

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

Rick Siva's words made Hoffman very excited, but he still did not forget to thank his friends.

"Thank you, this news surprises me too much."

"You're welcome."

But Riksiva told him that it was more than friendship, and Hoffman would know the news sooner or later. I saw Riksiva continue talking. "I don't want to stay in the command center for this battle, it's boring."

"Do you want to get off the troops?"

In the face of a friend, Hoffman will know it well.

Rixiva admitted generously. "Yes, I plan to go to the army."

In Riksiva's view, it is imperfect that a soldier has no military exploits. Moreover, as a lieutenant colonel who was temporarily promoted, he couldn't be convinced without merits, so he planned to train himself in the army.

Riksiva said so blatantlyOf course Hoffman knew what he meant. Isn't this just the seat of the armored brigade? It seems that my friends have been smooth after several years of training. And there really is a vacancy for the deputy chief of staff on his side, who is not to give it to, at least he knows the bottom line for his friends.

Hoffman, who wanted to understand, smiled and said: "Don't say, I still have a deputy chief of staff. If you don't dislike the low profile, then I will accept it."

Hearing Hoffman's words, Riksiva said happily. "Sure enough, I didn't read it wrong. It's a deal. I will apply when I return to the headquarters. I know how much of these tanks are used."

It seemed that Riksiva had planned it early in the morning and waited for Hoffman's approval.

The two of them came to the command post while chatting. Under Riksiva's leadership, Hoffman's report was completed quickly. Since Admiral Salamik is inspecting at the front line, the interview work can only be done by the future of Fereit. But now the lieutenant general is very busy and can only postpone the meeting until the next day.

So Hoffman and Riksiva, who is about to become a subordinate, had a meal, and returned to the residence early to recharge and prepare for the next day's meeting.