At 4:00 pm on December 26, 1914, Caen, France.

This was originally a small harbor city. Since the Napoleon era, there have been no warships here for many years. However, now, hundreds of ships, including various warships, are gathered in the port. In the city and the docks are full of German soldiers in gray uniforms. German sailors and army soldiers are carrying various supplies to the ship in an orderly manner.

This is one of the many small cities in France that have not been attacked by the war. This is due to the powerful and fierce attack of the right-wing cluster composed of the German Cluke Army and the Bilo Army in the local French war. Faced with the obvious advantage of the German army, the French defenders from all over the northern coast of France retreated in a hurry without a bullet, and the local residents did not take extreme hostile actions against the German troops that later entered. Therefore, most French towns like Caen retained their pre-war appearance.

After France surrendered, there was no significant increase in ships entering and exiting and mooring in the Port of Caen, and there were only a few thousand German troops stationed in Caen. The Germans only continued to repair and expand the railway line to Caen. Until Christmas, the railway line between Caen and Paris had reached 4. However, because many northern French port cities such as Le Havre, Rouen, and Cherbourg were similar, the French were not too surprised. The French residents also treated the free labor dispatched by the German occupation forces to each young and middle-aged man two days a week as a result of their efforts to build their own homes. There were also a large number of former French officers and soldiers captured by the German army.

For the French, the first Christmas after the war was particularly peaceful, but shortly after the heavy snow stopped, the residents of Caen were surprised to find that a large number of German troops were coming here through the four railway lines. A large number of houses in the city were requisitioned, and countless camps were set up outside the city.

Ships evenly distributed in the ports in northern France also began to gather towards this peaceful harbor. From time to time, destroyers and minesweepers flying the German black vulture cross naval flag slowly entered the port. In less than two days, Caen seemed to have become the busiest port in France.

Most French residents standing in front of their windows looked at the German soldiers with curiosity. They were wearing thick winter uniforms, long Mauser rifles and angular backpacks. They wore not the pointed helmets of ordinary German soldiers, but the dome and steel helmets with earrings. Few French people knew that compared with the pointed helmets of leather pressing and metal logos, this new German M16 steel helmet can play a good role in protecting the soldiers' heads.

In addition to the crisp footsteps of German infantry leather boots walking through the gravel road, the French residents here were also harassed by a strange rumbling sound of engines and clanging sounds of mechanical friction all day and night. The sound was the German tanks that feared the French who had served in the French army. They had steel bodies, circular rivets, powerful artillery machine guns, and the iconic white iron cross.

From small freighters and ferries worth tens of tons to medium-sized transporters and passenger ships worth thousands of tons, as long as they can enter the harbor, they can almost be found in this harbor. The cruiser that stands out in the flock made many French residents both relieved and sad because it was built by the Frenchman and was not long ago under the French naval combat sequence. Most of the low-level French sailors were still on the ship, but the German officers were not worried about these men's rebellion because these Frenchmen had long lost their belief in resistance.

Near the center of Caen there is the most advanced hotel in the city. From the afternoon before, the entire hotel was requisitioned by the German army. A large number of radio antennas were quickly set up on the top of the hotel, and there were three steps and five steps around. There were German soldiers full of armed and vigilant expressions everywhere.

There is a large conference room on the second floor of the hotel, which is not particularly gorgeous. After temporary arrangement, Chen Tian and his temporary command of the 8th Army were set up here.

General Hoffmann held a thin notebook in his hand and stood beside Chen Tian reporting the latest progress in his login preparations.

"In Ports of Caen and Ports of Le Havre, 95% of our army's soldiers and 90% of the equipment and supplies have been boarded. It is expected that all boarding work can end before 11 o'clock tonight. The fleet will set off from each port at 12 a.m. tomorrow at 12 a.m. tomorrow, complete assembly, and arrive at the destination before 7 a.m., and start landing operations after the Navy Battleship completes shelling!"

When everything was ready, Chen Tian found that he was much more relaxed. This was a great battle, but there was no need to add too much pressure to himself and the generals.

"Well, it's great! How will the weather be tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?"

Hoffman turned his notebook over a page, "According to the predictions of the French Meteorological Observation Network and the Paris Meteorological Centre, there will be no bad weather for the next three days!"

"French Meteorological Observation Network and Paris Meteorological Center? They have been around for 50 years! I think those meteorological scholars should be more familiar with climate change in the English Channel than their own drawers. They would better not make fun of us with their lives, hum!"

In 1854, in order to prevent the Russian power from expanding south, the British and French fleet launched a fierce battle with the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. Just as the British and French fleets, which had an absolute advantage at sea, was about to win a great victory, an unprecedented * suddenly appeared on the Black Sea sea. All the British and French fleets were swept into the bottom of the sea by strong winds and huge waves, and none of them were spared. Although humans had entered the era of iron-armored warships of steam machines, the weather had a great impact on combat operations. Fortunately, Chen Tian at least did not have to worry about the tragedy of the British and French fleets of 1854 in his landing fleet. If the British version of "Kaichi Wind" really appeared in the English Channel, and the huge waves were enough to overturn tens of thousands of tons of battleships, it could only be said that the character of the British or King George had exploded.

"Your Highness, to be precise, the two French meteorological institutions have a history of 51 years! In addition, our meteorological forecasting center has also obtained similar prediction results!" Hoffmann believed not only his country's meteorological institutions, but he firmly believed that the French would not be great enough to selflessly help the mortal enemy across the strait, especially after the French fleet was embarrassed by the British Navy in Plymouth, the French were no less anti-British sentiment than anti-Germany.

"No matter what, let those French meteorological scholars serve our landing operations well! Even on a continuous sunny day, the sea water in the English Channel is still biting cold. Don't forget to equip each soldier with hot soup and a small pot of strong liquor before landing, and remind each department to transport spare boots and other cold-proof tools to the beach as soon as possible after landing!"

Looking at the snow on the windowsill, Chen Tian knew that the feeling of landing in the cold sea water without knees or even waist was bad. Even wearing water-soaked boots in summer would be uncomfortable enough, let alone in the cold winter. If you frostbite your feet, the combat effectiveness of the army would be greatly reduced.

"Yes!" Hoffman meticulously recorded Chen Tian's instructions. This conscientious chief of staff really shared a lot of work for Chen Tian, ​​which gave Chen Tian more energy to plan and command.

"How is the case with the Hippel Raid Fleet? Can they eat that special British fleet?" In addition to Tirpitz, Heidrich and Denitz, Hippel is the active admiral that Chen Tian admires the most.

"The specific situation is not very clear. The Hippel fleet should be fighting the British fleet's escort warships at present! With Lieutenant General Hippel's character, he would not let the British leave easily!" Perhaps due to Chen Tian's influence, Hoffman was also very confident in Hippel. In fact, he was indeed an excellent naval commander with courage and strategy.

"Fortunately Churchill is not in a complete special fleet, otherwise General Hippel would be a little bit alone! At this point, we should still thank those Japanese fleets that acted quickly! I think the Americans must have a frightened expression on their faces when they found that the Japanese fleet appeared at their doorstep!" Although they never had any good feelings for the Japanese, Chen Tian still had to admit that the Japanese Navy did something that was beneficial to Germany this time.

"From the speed at which the Japanese fleet arrived in the Polynesian Islands, they had already set out before the agreement was signed! The commander of the Japanese fleet this time, Hirahachiro Togo is the treasure of the Japanese Navy. From this, it seems that the Japanese government and navy attach great importance to and cautious about this operation. It may take some effort to get back to that archipelago in the future!"

"Don't worry about this. When we got Polynesia from the French, we did not directly send troops to attack there! If the local area is gone, what's the use of the Japanese to want those islands? As for Hirahachiro Togo, this old guy lived a long life. He is considered a generation of veterans of the Japanese Navy!" Chen Tian remembered that the old turtle in history seemed to have lived to be almost ninety years old before he died, and there are still nearly 20 years left.

"Your Highness, if there is nothing else, I will arrange the rest of the work first!"

"Go! General, thank you for your hard work!"

After Hoffman walked away, Chen Tian always felt in his heart that there was something else to do, but it was not until Rennie behind him that he suddenly remembered this very important thing.

"Renie, come with me!"

After Chen Tian finished speaking, he walked straight towards his bedroom. Rennie did not ask any more questions, but followed him silently. From Chen Tian's extremely serious tone, he felt that this would be an extraordinary thing.

Chentian's bedroom is a hotel's high-end suite. For safety precautions, the windows near the sea are blocked by thick curtains, which makes the room also need to turn on the lights during the day. While staying in a high position, it also means that a lot of things will be lost. Chentian is mentally prepared for this.

"Do you remember the first time we met? My most loyal guard!" Chen Tian did not have the habit of smoking, but this time he made an exception and took out an exquisite cigarette box and brought one with Rennie. Rennie was originally smoking, but he quit when he was Chen Tian's guard. Most of the time he needed to keep guarding by Chen Tian's side. The time to smoke was simply an impossible luxury.

The white cigarette just passed by Chen Tian's mouth briefly, then floated away in front of the two of them, and it slowly drifted away. Chen Tian rubbed the beautiful box in his hand. This silver cigarette box was given to him by Prince Hedrich last time. Every time he saw this box, he would remember what Hedrich said to him that day.

Only by taking your destiny into your own hands is the real strong man!

"Yes, Your Highness! That was 8 years ago in a very ordinary tavern west of Cornisburg. When I saw you the first time, I thought you were just an ordinary army captain!" Renney smiled with a signature silly smile. This kind of smile only appeared when everyone was with each other in private. His face was colder than iron plates.

"Indeed! When my military rank was still a captain, I tasted the ups and downs of life!" Now recalling that innocent past, Chen Tian was already very calm. There was no need for him to deliberately forget or escape those things, that was a journey of life. With the current relationship between Germany and Russia, there were still many opportunities to see that person in the future. Private hatred was not worth mentioning in the face of national interests.

"From the day I met you, my life changed! I became your subordinate because of my hatred for the Japanese. After these 8 years, I found that what I made at that time was a very wise decision! You are a very good person. I don't know much about military things, but your heart is very good!" Rennie said as she put her right hand in her heart.

Chen Tian smiled indifferently. Perhaps everyone's heart was good when they were born, but unfortunately, in the face of cruel politics, all natures must be firmly hidden behind shields and sharp swords.

"Indeed, the promise I have given you has not been fulfilled yet, but I have never forgotten our hatred for the Japanese. Now Germany has this strength. I believe that one day we will have a perfect revenge for those who have died!" Kill the UK, and then recover for a period of time. By then, Germany is no match for no one, so the Japanese are naturally no problem.

"Your Highness, I believe you can do it, and I believe I can see that day!"

Chen Tian looked at Renni's firm look and suddenly felt a little sour, "But I want to give you a task this time. It is very likely that there will be no return. Maybe you won't see the day when our German teaches the Japanese a lesson!"

Renni's honest smile suddenly frozen.

Chen Tian turned his head over, looked straight ahead, and took a few sips of cigarettes on his head, and the heat was getting closer and closer to his lips.

"Huh..." Renney let out a light breath, and the cigarette between his fingers became shorter silently.

"This world is cruel, isn't it?" Chen Tian took the last sip and then put out the cigarette butt in the ashtray. He suddenly had the urge to smoke another one, because the world is really cruel.

"Yes, Your Highness! But my life belongs to you, and it is my glory to be loyal to you!" Rennie's daze just now was not out of timidity or hesitation. Everyone would think quietly when facing a deadly task, which is also a kind of attachment to the world.

Rennie's thoughts were very short, which was enough to prove his loyalty.

Chentian didn't want to think about the days when he was born and died, and shared joys and sorrows, but the embarrassing smile that was poked out from the window when Renee was trapped in the basement of Tokugawa stronghold, the resolute face before the duel with Nohara, the calm expression of the Russian army leading the team to attack Kimon, the innocent smile every time he got his salary, and the most determined face now, will become unforgettable memories.

"Ha, don't make it the same as separation from life and death. It's an action that may not necessarily be implemented, it's just to prevent problems before it happens!" Chen Tian said with a wry smile. However, it is said that Scorpio people have keen intuition. Although this intuition is sometimes right and sometimes wrong. At least in this matter, he has no way to prove whether it is right or wrong, but once any accident occurs, the consequences are unimaginable.

"Oh..." Renney seemed confused about this, "This mission is about..."

"Assassination!" Chen Tian turned his head and looked at Rennie, the kind of looking at each other with four eyes, "Are you afraid?"

There was no trace of turmoil in Rennie's eyes.

"In order to complete the task, even if you give your life, you will be willing to do so. This is the most basic dogma of our ninja!"

Chen Tian was a little surprised. Rennie had not mentioned his ninja identity for many years, although his level was only a ninja.

"Is your ninja logo still there?"

Rennie paused for a few seconds before taking out a small piece of thing. It turned out that the logo was hanging around his neck.

"Is this Koga's family logo?"

"Yes, my master left it to me! He said he was the last ninja of Koga, a poor and miserable ninja!"

When Chen Tian withdrew his gaze, Renni quickly put away the logo.

"If he wakes up, he will kill him, but his dad won't let me go easily, so even his dad will kill him together! This is a very difficult task, but because of your logo, I will find a way to put all the blame on the Japanese." Chen Tian's voice became dim and low, "I believe you know the consequences of regicide, no matter what, I can't protect you, do you understand?"

"I understand!" Rennie replied without hesitation this time, the reason was not what he cared about.

"You are my close guard, and you should know the structure of the palace very well. You can only know this matter by yourself. Remember, you must not tell anyone, you must complete it alone! I will report to the emperor that you can stay in the palace as my personal liaison officer. You can enter and exit the palace freely. As long as you complete the task, you don't have to worry about everything behind it! For you and me, this is a very risky action, but I have no other choice. I hope you can understand!" Renni performed poorly in front of Nobara, but Chen Tian still had a lot of confidence in him. The palace was very cautious. That was for those who were trying to get into the palace, Renni had a chance to find a chance to start.

Renny put out the remaining half of the cigarette in the ashtray, "Your Highness, please rest assured that Renny will definitely live up to his mission!"

"But if he doesn't wake up, then you don't have to act! That's the whole thing, you can go back to Berlin immediately!"
Chapter completed!