Chapter 520 He was forced to accept the plan

Considering the possibility of being caught by the British, Charles spread the news through the "Lady in White" using the German-controlled area as the source.

Charles found that the intelligence organization "Madam in White" was very useful. It was a civilian organization that was very secretive and hid in the dark, making it hard to guard against. More importantly, it was not bound by the military system and could do some "extraordinary" things.

For example, this time Charles spread the news that "the French army will attack the Namur fortress."

This is absolutely not allowed according to the military system. It is a military secret and a form of treason. Doing so will undoubtedly result in being brought to a military court for trial.

But the "Ladies in White" did not feel any pressure in this regard. They were only loyal to Charles. They firmly believed that there must be a reason why Charles spread the news and it was absolutely justified, just like the last time Charles asked them to spread the news that "Belfort was the target of the German attack."

Even most people didn't know that it was Charles who was going to spread the news.

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The first person to come to Charles was none other than Albert I.

He had the guerrillas in his hands and many "underground workers" loyal to him in the German-controlled areas, so he got the news before it reached the public.

After hearing the news, Albert I hurriedly brought Brigadier General Eden to Charles' headquarters. When he saw Charles, he asked excitedly, "So, our next target is Namur?"

Charles pretended to be confused: "Who told you that?"

"It was reported by the Germans," Albert I replied. "It is said that their intelligence unit learned of this operational plan through special channels."

Charles firmly denied it: "No, it's not true, it's a rumor, Your Majesty."

"Really?" Albert I could not hide his disappointment.

He also planned to discuss with Charles the plan to attack Namur, and then discuss how the First Special Reconnaissance Army should cooperate with Charles' troops.

Then Charles added: "If there is any attack plan, I will inform you, Your Majesty. After all, we need your cooperation with Brigadier General Eden."

"Okay." Albert I nodded helplessly: "I understand."

When Albert I came out of the headquarters and got on the car to return, he couldn't help but sighed: "Namur is an important fulcrum of the 'fortress defense system'. I thought we could recapture it soon and form a new defense line with Antwerp."

Brigadier General Eden hummed, and as the car started, he looked back at the command post behind him: "Your Majesty, do you believe what Charles said?"

"Of course." Albert I looked at Eden in surprise: "He can't lie to me."

After a pause, Albert I added: "Like he said, he needs our cooperation. Lying will do him no good."

"I know, Your Majesty," Brigadier General Eden replied, "Charles is a trustworthy friend. Normally he would not lie to you. However, if it involves military secrets or there are orders from superiors..."

Albert I said "Oh" and nodded slightly: "If he revealed anything, he might be sent to a military court, so he can only deny it."

"Yes." Brigadier General Eden added: "In addition, if he admitted it, does it mean that his combat intentions were guessed by the Germans or the intelligence was leaked? In this case, the combat plan to attack Namur can still be implemented smoothly?"

Albert I suddenly realized: "This is my fault. I actually asked him directly if this was true, in front of so many people in the headquarters."

Brigadier General Eden's tone was full of regret: "I don't know which bastard leaked the information. I guess Charles will have to re-formulate the battle plan and even change the target of the attack."

Albert I nodded heavily, with a flash of anger in his eyes: "Damn guy! This has delayed the process of our recovery of our territory. He should be sent to the guillotine!"

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At this time, MI6 and the Germans were also in a state of confusion.

Just as Charles had expected, Kitchener did secretly pass the intelligence that "Charles' troops were about to attack Namur" to the Germans through MI6.

In order to help the Germans prepare better, he also leaked a small part of the battle plan and attack direction.

What Kitchener didn't understand was why the Germans made this known to the world?

On the German side, Falkenhayn also looked confused.

He has kept it strictly confidential, there is no chance that the news will get out.

Because only if the French think we are unaware of this plan, will Charles attack according to this plan, the intelligence obtained by the German army will be valuable, and Charles will fall into the trap set by the German army.

Now that everyone knows about it, Charles would have to be a fool to continue attacking as planned, right?

Who leaked the news?

Is it because the British are not careful about their population?

They speculated among themselves, but no one guessed that Charles had released the news on purpose.

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Soon, the news spread uncontrollably among the people.

At first people didn’t think anything of it, and many people were excited, especially the Belgians, who excitedly discussed:

"I heard that Charles is going to attack Namur. Namur is not like Antwerp. The Germans are well prepared there."

"So what? Any fortress is vulnerable to Charles, and Charles has never been defeated until now!"

"Yes, I think as long as Charles really has the intention to attack, the countdown to retaking Namur will begin!"

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No one thought of one thing: If Charles' combat intentions were known even to a civilian, would this combat plan still be possible to implement?

Then, the development of things seemed to be beyond people's imagination.

Soon, some doubtful voices were raised among the people:

"The terrain of Namur is not suitable for the attack of the Charles armored forces. It is almost a tank graveyard. I don't understand why the Charles would choose it as an attack target."

"Does Ciel have a solution?"

"Impossible. It's determined by the terrain. The rivers, forests, and the German anti-tank trenches and barbed wire. The armored forces' strong attack is simply a dead end."

"Yes. If Charles had spent a huge amount of manpower and resources to capture Namur, he could have recaptured any other place with much less damage."

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In newspapers, many military commentators also participated in the discussion and made a focused analysis of the terrain characteristics of Namur.

They didn't know that this was actually a popular science event for the French people, making them understand that Namur was indeed not suitable for fighting with armored forces, even Charles' troops were the same.

After all the conditions were met, someone suddenly raised a question:

"That doesn't sound reasonable. It doesn't sound like a battle plan that Ciel could come up with."

"I heard that Charles wasn't even invited to the meeting in Chantilly."

"Is it possible that Ciel had no choice at all and was forced to accept this battle plan?"

(End of this chapter)