Anti-Japanese War: My equipment is infinitely refreshed

Cun Yunsheng sat quietly by the side, his eyes calm and firm, staring at the painful expression of General Amni.

He was fully aware of General Amni's inner torment at the moment, and knew that what he was about to say next might be the key to breaking the deadlock.

"General," Cun Yunsheng spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful, "I understand your dilemma at the moment. On one hand, there is the duty of a soldier, and on the other hand, there are considerations of humanity. But there are some facts that we have to face."

General Amni raised his head, with a trace of fatigue and confusion in his eyes, and looked at Cun Yunsheng: "What do you want to say? You have seen the strength of Germany. Our army is still resisting tenaciously. How could we fail?"

Cun Yunsheng nodded slightly, looking serious: "General, from a strategic perspective, Germany's war resources are almost exhausted."

"Take oil for example. It is the blood of modern warfare. Without oil, tanks and planes will become a pile of scrap metal."

"Germany's domestic oil production was already limited, and as the war progressed, overseas oil supply channels were cut off one by one by the Allies."

"Although you have exploited some oil fields in Libya, that little bit of fuel cannot solve Germany's fundamental problems."

"Besides, the Allied fighter planes have never stopped bombing, and your oil production has long been unable to keep up."

"Today, the German mechanized forces are greatly restricted in their operations due to lack of fuel. On the battlefield, we have seen many times that German tanks were abandoned on the roadside because they ran out of fuel and became spoils of war for the Allies."

General Amni's expression changed slightly. He was naturally aware of these circumstances, but he was unwilling to admit the huge impact this had on the war situation.

Cun Yunsheng continued, "Let's look at human resources. Germany relied on its strong military force to expand rapidly in the early stages of the war, but it also paid a heavy price in casualties."

"As the war continues, the supply of troops becomes increasingly tight."

"Now, the German army has to recruit a large number of minors and the elderly. How can these soldiers who lack combat experience and physical fitness compete with the well-trained Allied forces on the cruel battlefield?"

"Moreover," Cun Yunsheng paused and emphasized, "From the perspective of the international situation, Germany has fallen into an isolated and helpless situation."

"Former allies have either defected or are unable to protect themselves."

"As for the Allied forces, the United States, Britain, the Soviet Union and other powerful countries have united to have an absolute advantage in terms of military equipment, material supply and number of personnel."

"This huge disparity in power has already determined the direction of the war."

General Amni remained silent, his fingers tapping unconsciously back and forth on the table, with a fierce struggle in his heart.

He thought of the recent battles. The German defense line was always crumbling under the fierce attacks of the Allies. The soldiers' resistance became increasingly difficult, and the number of casualties continued to rise.

"General, please think about the domestic situation again." Cun Yunsheng continued, "The long-term war has brought the German economy to the brink of collapse."

"Factories were bombed, infrastructure was severely damaged, people were living in poverty, food was scarce, and disease was rampant."

"How can such a country sustain a long-term war?"

General Amni sighed and said, "I know what you said is true, but how can I disobey the order of the Supreme Command? I am a soldier, and obeying orders is my duty."

Cun Yunsheng looked at General Amni with a look of understanding: "General, I respect your loyalty and commitment to your duties."

"But true loyalty is not just blind obedience to orders, but responsibility to the country and the people."

"Now, continuing to resist will only lead to more loss of life and plunge Germany into a deeper disaster."

"Your subordinates are still young. They all have their own families and futures."

"Can you really bear to see them die in vain in this hopeless war?"

There was a flash of pain and struggle in General Amni's eyes. He thought of his son, who was also serving in the army, and wondered if he was safe and sound at the moment.

A strong sense of guilt surged in his heart. As a father, he could not protect his son; as a general, how could he watch his subordinates die?

"General, laying down your weapons is not a sign of cowardice, but a brave choice," Cun Yunsheng said earnestly, "This is to save countless lives and to give Germany a chance to start over."

The tent fell into deathly silence, with only the occasional sound of gunfire from outside breaking the depressing atmosphere.

General Amni was making his final struggle in his heart. The cruel scenes of war, the dead soldiers, the displaced civilians, and the majestic orders of the Supreme Command kept emerging in his mind.

He felt as if he was at a crossroads, and every path was full of unknowns and difficulties.

After a long time, General Amni slowly raised his head. His eyes revealed a trace of fatigue and helplessness, but also a trace of determination: "General Cun, what you said forced me to rethink."

"But this is a big decision, I need time and I need to discuss it with my subordinates."

Cun Yunsheng nodded slightly, with a relieved smile on his face: "General, I understand your decision. I believe that you and your subordinates will make the right choice. Time is running out, I hope that General will make a decision as soon as possible."

General Amni stood up, walked to the door of the tent, and looked at the war-torn world outside with mixed feelings.

He knew that this decision would change the fate of countless people and determine the future of Germany.

He took a deep breath and secretly made up his mind that no matter how difficult the decision was, he would make the best choice for his subordinates and for Germany.

General Amni stood quietly in the center of the tent. His eyes looked through the thick tent cloth, as if he was gazing at the distant battlefield, or thinking about something.

Not long ago, Cun Yunsheng's words of persuasion to surrender were still echoing in his ears.

Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard. He knew that this was not just a simple persuasion to surrender, but it pushed him and his men to a crossroads of life and death.

"General, we have to make a decision." Adjutant Kahn's voice broke the silence in the tent. His face was filled with fatigue and anxiety. The war in these days had exhausted each of them physically and mentally.

General Amni turned around slowly, his eyes sweeping over the faces of every one of his subordinates in the tent.

These people are brothers who have followed him for many years. They have experienced countless battles together and moved forward together in blood and fire.

Now, their eyes were also filled with confusion and struggle. "Everyone, I believe you have all heard what the other side said. Now there are only two options before us, either surrender or continue to fight." General Amni's voice was low and powerful, echoing in the tent.

"Surrender? Absolutely not!" The young general Major General Paul was the first to stand up, his eyes burning with anger. "How can we bow to the enemy? This is a trampling on our honor!"

Major General Paul's words immediately received responses from some people.

"That's right, we are soldiers. Our fate is to die on the battlefield. How can we live in disgrace?"

"That's right. If we surrender, how can we face our fellow countrymen in our hometown?"

General Amni nodded slightly, he understood the feelings of his subordinates.

For them, honor and dignity are more important than life.

They have been trained as warriors since childhood. In their hearts, fighting until the last moment is what a warrior deserves.

"But if we continue to fight, what chances do we have of winning?" Lieutenant General Joseph spoke slowly, his voice filled with helplessness and vicissitudes. "We have very few troops left, and our food and grass are about to run out. If we continue like this, we will really be wiped out."

Lieutenant General Joseph's words instantly made the atmosphere in the tent heavy.

Everyone knows that what Lieutenant General Joseph said is true.

They were at a disadvantage from the very beginning of this war. After so many days of fierce fighting, they suffered heavy casualties. The current situation is already precarious for them.

"Are we going to give up everything just to save our lives?" Major General Paul retorted unwillingly, "Our country and our people are all looking forward to our victory. What will they think if we surrender?"

"We certainly can't give up our country and our people easily," said General Amni. "But we also have to consider our soldiers. They are flesh and blood people, and they also have their own families and loved ones. If we continue to fight, they will all lose their lives. What about their families?"

"General, I understand what you mean." Major General Paul's tone softened a little, "But if we surrender, we will be reprimanded by the Supreme Command and even regarded as traitors."

"I know." General Amni's eyes revealed a trace of pain, "But compared to the lives of the soldiers, what does this mean? We can't push them into the abyss of death just because we are afraid of being reprimanded."

The tent fell into silence, and everyone was weighing the pros and cons of surrender and fighting in their minds.

Surrender means losing honor and may be despised by everyone; fighting means almost certain death and the loss of countless lives.

"General, I think we can delay for a while." Adjutant Kahn made a suggestion, "We can send someone to negotiate with Cun Yunsheng and try to get some conditions, while also buying ourselves some time to think about it."

"This may be a solution." General Amni nodded slightly, "But we must make a decision as soon as possible. The longer we delay, the more disadvantageous it will be for us."

"But what conditions should we put forward?" Lieutenant General Joseph asked, "Will Cun Yunsheng and his men agree to our conditions?"

"We can ask them to guarantee the safety of our soldiers and give them proper resettlement," General Amni said. "As for whether Cun Yunsheng will agree, we can only give it a try."

"What if they don't agree?" asked Major General Paul.

"If they don't agree, then we will make a final plan." General Amni's eyes revealed determination, "No matter what, we must strive for the greatest benefit for our soldiers."

Everyone fell into deep thought. They knew that this was an extremely difficult decision. Every choice could bring completely different consequences.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the tent. A soldier hurried in and saluted General Amni: "General, there is news from the front line that the enemy is gathering troops and seems to be preparing to launch a new round of attack."

This news made the atmosphere in the tent even more tense.

If the enemy launches an attack, they will have no more time to consider surrendering or fighting.

"It seems that we don't have much time." General Amni's face became serious. "Everyone, think about it carefully. What should we do?"

"General, I still think we should fight to the end." Major General Paul's eyes revealed determination, "Even if we die, we must die with dignity."

"But is it worth it?" Lieutenant General Joseph shook his head. "We sacrificed so many soldiers' lives, and what can we gain in the end?"

"At least we didn't bow to the enemy!" Major General Paul said loudly.

"Bow down does not mean weakness," said General Amni. "Sometimes, for the sake of the overall situation, we have to make some compromises."

"General, I understand your painstaking efforts." Major General Paul's tone softened a little, "But I really cannot accept the fact of surrender."

"I know this is hard for any of us to accept," General Amni said, "but we can't let our emotions get the better of us. We have to proceed from the actual situation and make the best choice for our soldiers and our country."

The tent fell silent again, and everyone was thinking over General Amni's words in their hearts.

They knew that General Amni was right and they could not just act on impulse and emotion.

"General, I think we can communicate with the soldiers first," said Adjutant Kahn. "Listen to their ideas. After all, they are the direct participants in this war."

"That's a good idea." General Amni nodded in agreement. "Everyone go talk to your soldiers. We'll gather here again in an hour."

Everyone followed the order and walked out of the tent.

General Amni looked at their departing backs, feeling filled with emotion.

He knew that this would be a long and difficult decision-making process.

An hour later, everyone gathered in the tent again.

From their faces, General Amni could see that each of them had gone through a fierce ideological struggle.

"Everyone, tell me what the soldiers think?" General Amni asked. (End of this chapter)