Kapitel 17: Berate

Alex pointed to the tree that had been smashed to half by the artillery, .

Halal Farmer was quite quick in his actions, he took out the steel dagger, and took a slight look on the target, and as soon as he raised his hand, the dagger was then thrown out.

Looking at the tree trunk again, the dagger hit the middle of the trunk straight on the mark.

The German soldiers looked a little bit shocked.

"Okay, nice." Alex nodded with satisfaction: "You can't go back to Ghana or South Africa for a while, just stay on my side. When the war is over, I will find a way to send you back to your home."

Halal Farmer said nothing, and just nodded silently.

In the heart of Alex he felt quite close to this person. Halal Farmer seems to coincide with the silhouette of his best friend Jones before this ridiculous 'time-travel' mission.

Alex actually has a step-uncle who came from South Africa . Albeit Wernst Gustav is a cover, he still have that tiny percentage of African heritage paired that he have a best friend who is of African-American heritage. So Alex doesn't really have a prejudice when meeting these so called "Negros".

Of course, Halal Farmer, who does not speak German, is undoubtedly a stranger in the eyes of German soldiers yet they sparked interest in the person…

"Lieutenant Wernst, congratulations on your success." Lieutenant Rommel, who witnessed this happening from the beginning to the end, came to him and expressed his heartfelt congratulations to him.

Practically speaking, Rommel never thought that they can do this. Before, he was a German officer who was brave and determined but is very strict with his so called 'morals'.

In the miracle of the village of Pore, German soldiers cleared the villagers and the bodies of various cattle and horses that were involved in the war. Rommel's comrades also killed several civilians, which also make him quite disgusted.

But now he saw a battle that he had never thought of before and ever. He also then begun to change some of his past ideas and tactics.

"You don't have to be rigid in execution tactics, and you don't have to follow the instructions of the superiors." Alex said leisurely: "When there is a situation on the battlefield that is good for you, if I am the commander. I will directly order a preemptive attack if possible, even when you don't inform your superiors for the time being."

Rommel nodded thoughtfully.

Disregarding / bypassing direct orders, is a bit ridiculous in the eyes of these principled German military officers.

Alex smiled and adapted a 'Just wait and see' expression in his face. Because when you're a General and your order was declined; various plans will turn to dust yet among those dust may perhaps find a solution, but still, it is quite risky. Even on the eve of the war, a temporary change of plans affects the entire battle progression.

"Lieutenant Wernst , the third company's soldiers are very brave and well trained, with only one exception." Rommel is quite a straightforward person: "Corporal Adolf Hitler."

At this time Adolf Hitler is at the side, but the straightforward Rommel never hides his thoughts in front of anyone even if they like it or not. "Corporal Adolf Hitler, although you did try your best to make yourself a real German soldier, but with your performance on the battlefield, you are not suitable for this profession."

Alex didn't think that Rommel would actually say in the face of Adolf Hitler. He wanted to interrupt, but he thought it would be very rude to do so.

Rommel said with a serious expression: "Bravery, dexterity, loyalty, and composure are the necessary conditions of a good German soldier. I have no doubts of your loyalty, Corporal Adolf. But you don't have the necessary dexterity and composure. Your body is too thin and movements are very clumsy. You even fell when you jumped into the trenches. When you got up, you shot blindly, not even knowing where to aim…"

Hitler's face is beet red, but standing opposite of him was a Lieutenant and "the hero of the village of Pore", but he still boldly retorted: "Lieutenant Rommel, I have no qualms of you saying about my other aspects and points but you can't deny me of my bravery!"

"An officer is still talking, and yet you rushed to interrupt! This is a serious lack of discipline!" Rommel did not care, and Hitler quickly closed his mouth. Rommel gravely said:

"If you really think that you are brave and fearless, then you are wrong! When Mr. Sterk encountered an enemy, you are by his side, but you did not help. I personally helped Sterk to kill an enemy, and you? Nothing! Why not help your comrades? Corporal Adolf Hitler!"

Hitler opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything and closes it again.

Indeed, that that happened. Hitler had wanted to help, but the three British soldiers encircling Sterk were too big for him. Hitler hesitated for a moment, and at this time, Rommel rushed to help Sterk solve the enemy.

"Remember my words, if you want to be a good soldier, you must abandon any hesitation in your heart!" Rommel said with a serious expression, then said: "Okay then, you can leave!"

"Yes, Lieutenant!" Hitler shouted.

"Don't you think he is too strict with him?" After Hitler left, Alex wanted to ease the atmosphere: "He really hasn't been on the battlefield for a long time." Yet his course of actions is quite 'acceptable' to Alex.

In fact, Alex had another idea in mind. Although Rommel is now above Hitler in terms of rank, Rommel will still be the general of the Imperial Head of State in the future.

If the relationship is quite cold, will it influence the future of Rommel?

Influence? When these words echo in the mind of Alex, he became nervous. In the future, there will be an attempt to assassinate Hitler in Germany. And Rommel's strain is connected to it with the result of forcing Rommel to the poison. Is this related to the humiliation that Hitler suffered today?

When Alex thought of this, he dare not think about it anymore.

God, is it really because people who don't belong to this era appeared, affected some of the history?

On Rommel's face, he suddenly showed some smiles: "Lieutenant Wernst , I actually appreciate Mr. Adolf. Although he is a bit short, he can work hard to restrain his fear. This is a prerequisite to become an excellent soldier. But we must give that spur to accelerate his growth."

Oh My Marshal Rommel!

Alex can't smile in the heart. You don't have to use this method to appreciate someone. Obviously, Hitler is not suitable for such a spur, he must feel that he has been greatly insulted.

In case such large hatred of such accumulates in his heart, God knows what will happen in the future.

Rommel didn't pay attention to this: "Lieutenant Wernst , you took this position, the British's counterattack will come soon. But please rest assured, I will do my best to give you support!"

"Thank you, Lieutenant Erwin ." Alex said very seriously.