Chapter 210 Treasures
The country's highest leader came to the front line to inspect, which was quite encouraging to the morale of the officers and soldiers. Unfortunately, the news that the head of state came to the front line cannot be made public for the time being, and can only be circulated on a small scale. But even so, the work efficiency of the African Army Command staff who were fortunate to learn about the inside was immediately improved to 100%, which made the front line troops a little uncomfortable.
After shaking hands, taking photos, verbal encouragement and personal awards, Xu Jun, a body created by future biochemical technology, felt a little tired. This fatigue was mainly mental. It was the end of the year, and the head of state had a lot of work during this period. At the same time, he had not received enough sleep during the two days after he came out.
After reviewing the African guard of honor, Xu Jun went to Qusiral's temporary headquarters to listen to the general's report on the current battle situation. In the judgment of the subsequent development of the war, Qusiral and Xu Jun had the same view. There was no force to stop the German army's victory. Saudi Arabia's defeat has become a foregone conclusion. The German army needs to consider at present should turn to how to stabilize the situation in the occupied area.
It is easier for Arab town residents to appease. They only want to live a peaceful and peaceful life. As long as the Germans do not disrupt their living rules and ensure sufficient living supplies, they will be happy to cooperate with the invaders and accept the rule of the German army. Of course, the German army can also use tough and bloody means. These desert nations have been through this for thousands of years, especially when they encounter some unruly tribes, they may be more accustomed to this mode of conquest.
After Quheeral learned that Xu Jun did not have the idea of annexing the entire territory of Saudi Arabia, the general looked very happy because in Quheeral's view, garrisoning a large number of troops in this barren land was a decision that would not be worth the loss. Quheeral personally believes that Germany can learn from some of the models adopted by Britain in the Middle East. He feels that Germany should divide the most valuable areas into direct colonies, and the remaining areas can be left to the puppet regime to rule. Germany can promise to provide military protection to the other party and help maintain the stability of the regime.
These ideas and suggestions have been written in his report. The general felt that this was his obligation as the commander of the legion. Whether the superiors and the head of state were willing to accept it was not something he needed to consider. Xu Jun had a new understanding of Qushirel's ability, but he was not prepared to adopt the general's suggestions. Regarding the issue of the Arabian Peninsula, no one in the world could understand more deeply than him.
People in this era generally lack a global perspective. Even world-class top experts will only revolve under the original geopolitical system. In comparison, the British are a little better, but due to the information barrier, the British Empire's strategic perspective still has many flaws. In the 1940s, humans may not have a better understanding of the world they live in than a primary school student in the 21st century.
In the future era of global information explosion, you can check the history, geography, properties and customs of foreign countries thousands of miles away by just a few clicks of the keyboard. In the 1940s, this was simply a fantasy. Not every country had the strength to build an archive that included everything in the world.
After listening to the general's report, Xu Jun expressed his satisfaction with the African army's achievements. He congratulated the general on his outstanding achievements in the Third Reich again and gave the other party a silver plate engraved with his signature as a reward. The Chief of the People's Republic of China specially customized a large number of such gifts, mostly inlaid with gold and silver, all with the signature of the head of the empire. This was a special reward and was awarded to officials and generals whom the chief thought needed to reward.
Qusiral was quite happy after receiving the gift. He claimed that he would put the plate on the shelf of his home restaurant and pass it on as a family treasure.
After leaving the temporary headquarters, Xu Jun went to the arranged residence to rest. This was a luxurious courtyard in Yanbu Port City. It was originally the private residence of the unlucky government official Adil. At this time, he was requisitioned by the German garrison in Yanbu Port. Adil himself was injured and captured in the previous battle and is now receiving treatment in the field hospital in the city.
Adil's troops were crushed by the German army, and the garrison troops at Yanbu Port were almost defeated. As a result, the German army did not catch a few living people at all, so the prisoners of war camp was saved, and the prisoners were all imprisoned in Yanbu Port's own prison. Not to mention, this place is much more insured than the prisoners of war camp, and the Arab cells are notoriously strong.
After taking a shower in the luxurious Turkish bath of the government official, the head of state could finally sit down and enjoy the lunch for the day. The chef in the house was also hired by the government official and made first-class Arabian barbecue. The lunch was Scotch whiskey with delicious Arabian barbecue. In addition to ordinary beefs and sheep, there were also camels and ostrichs that were rare in Europe. The Arabian chef's excellent cooking skills successfully conquered the head of the Third Reich.
"This is an ornament from the Twenty Dynasty of Egypt. There are many similar collections in the British Empire Museum." Xu Jun threw the gold necklace in his hand back to the treasure pile.
As the literal meaning is, in front of the head of state there is a treasure pile more than a half meter high. In addition to exquisite antique jewelry and gold and silver utensils, there are tens of thousands of Turkish gold coins and dozens of Arabian gold ingots. The sunlight shines into the house along the flower-transparent panes on the wall, illuminating the whole room with a dazzling golden light.
"This is just one of the boxes we found. There are fifty-eight boxes filled with gold and silver like this, four of which are filled with gemstones of various colors. We also found thirty boxes of cast gold bricks and gold bars in the cellar. We weighed them and each box was about 500 kilograms of gold, and the total number was fifteen tons." Daogen handed a catalog to Xu Jun.
"I found it." A lieutenant colonel interrupted.
"What is the total value?" Weirle couldn't help but be excited. He had never seen treasures that could pile up a hill.
"We can't estimate, General, but Captain Horn told me that this batch of gold bricks alone would be worth about $19 million." Daogen replied.
"I was the first to enter that cellar." Someone interrupted again.
"Where does Ibn Saudi Arabia come from so much gold?" Xu Jun was amazed by this amount.
"Some are left over from the Ottoman Empire. We found the marks of the Ottoman Empire banks on the bricks. We also found the bricks of the American and British banks, accounting for about 30% of the total. The rest should be cast by them themselves. Although the workmanship is a little rough, there is no problem with purity." Daogen replied.
"The gold bricks are polished and can be used as mirrors." Someone raised his hand and reported.
"Put this batch of things on the Archangel overnight, issue a closure order to all participants, make the matter a secret, and prohibit anyone from talking privately. Colonel Daogen, you are in charge of this matter. Randolph." Xu Jun turned his head and looked at the energetic SS Lieutenant Colonel.
"Are, my head." Randolph straightened his chest.
"Where is that person from Prince Fashir now?"
"We brought him here and locked downstairs, my head of state." Randolph replied.
"Go and bring him here. I have some questions to talk to him." Xu Jun possessed himself and drew a Crusader sword from the pile of treasures.
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