Empire in Progress

Chapter 110: British envoy

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After Heydrich vented his grievances, Lin Wei finally had some reaction. To be honest, Lin Wei had anticipated Heydrich's reaction before coming here, so he was not surprised at all by Heydrich's expression. Seeing Heydrich The symptoms of Xi Yang's epilepsy have been relieved, and Lin Wei said lazily, "Yes, I am crazy, I want to annex the entire Czechoslovakia. I only know that doing so is beneficial to Germany, and I don't think about other things."

"Then you can't do this. Don't you think it's too hasty?" Heydrich said angrily.

Lin Wei looked sideways at Heydrich, slowly picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and said, "So what, I'm sure this matter will be resolved. If it fails, not only Germany will be affected." , even the National Defense Forces may look at us differently, and the SS may be implicated at that time," Lin Wei said irresponsibly, crossing his legs.

"You!..." Heydrich pointed at Lin Wei and was speechless, but now he also knew that it was not the time to lose his temper. If he really wanted to do what Lin Wei said, it would be too difficult for the SS to develop in the future. Maybe it will gradually be marginalized. The SS, who have lost their right to speak, may become the second stormtroopers.

Looking at Heydrich's depressed expression, Lin Wei went over and patted Heydrich on the shoulder and said, "Reinhard, I admit that this operation is indeed very risky, but the benefits are also huge. As long as we succeed, help will definitely come." Treat us with special eyes."

If Lin Wei's words were spoken to Hitler, they would definitely have a huge effect, but Heydrich was not Hitler. Heydrich said unmoved, "Just don't kill me. Forget it, don't say this." . Let’s plan carefully how to act.”

"Of course," Lin Wei agreed, "I can't guarantee anything else. Everyone knows that this operation is very important and will never stumble us secretly. Not to mention the military aspect, Propaganda Minister Goebbels and Foreign Minister Niuret will definitely cooperate with us." Lin Wei's tone made Heydrich slightly relieved, but he still added, "This operation is very important, Lampard, I think you should call Canaris of the Military Intelligence Agency People have also been transferred here. I think the head of state will support us. After all, the Military Intelligence Bureau has a much deeper foundation than us."

"Okay, leave this matter to me." Lin Wei slapped his chest loudly. Lin Wei seemed that as long as Heydrich supported him, things would be almost done.

As a result, a large number of people from all over the world poured into the Czech Republic. These people spoke various dialects, especially the Sudetenland. The Czech Republic is currently on the cusp of a storm. Since the Anschluss, all Germans have felt very encouraged. They all hope to return to this increasingly powerful country.

Even Lin Wei did not expect that Hitler would be more anxious than himself, and Hitler was increasingly inclined to take action. Lin Wei saw what it means to be adventurous. On May 19, a newspaper in Leipzig published a piece of news about the mobilization of German troops. , Berlin has been prepared for this matter from beginning to end. The Sudetenland Nazi leader Hanlein announced on May 9 that the negotiations between his party and the Czech government had broken down, and it is said that something happened in the Sudetenland Shooting **. In Berlin, Dr. Goebbels' propaganda war exaggerating the Czech "terrorist actions" against the Sudeten Germans continued to increase, and the tension seemed to be reaching its peak.

On the morning of May 20, Germany's largest-selling Berliner Zeitung published an article titled "Cannons Not Cheese." The article pointed out that the Czech Republic had been suppressing the Germanic people in the Sudetenland since 1919. The local Germanic people He lived a life in dire straits, cited several cases of previous ethnic conflicts, and finally wrote at the end "Germany, prepare for war" and "Germany needs war." For a time, recruiting stations across Germany became the busiest places. 

The weekend that began on Friday, May 20, turned into a crisis weekend that became known as the "May Crisis." In the next 48 hours, the governments in London, Paris, and Prague were panicking, believing that Europe was closer to war than it had been since the summer of 1914. This situation was mainly caused by the fact that German troops began to gather on the border between Germany and Czechoslovakia and that Germany's new plan to attack Czechoslovakia might be leaked. This plan was drawn up by the German High Command for Hitler and presented to him on Friday.

In any case, at least in Prague and London, people believed that Hitler was about to launch an invasion of Czechoslovakia. Starting from this view, the Czechs began to mobilize, and the British and French governments once showed solidarity with the Soviet government in the face of the imminent German threat and under the pressure of domestic and foreign public opinion. But this spirit soon disappeared, only to reappear when a new world war nearly wiped them out.

The Czech mobilization, even if it was only partial, made Hitler furious, and a telegram from the Foreign Ministry in Berlin could not calm him down. These telegrams reported the Soviet Union's condemnation and the warning of world public opinion that invading Czechoslovakia would mean a European war. Adolf Hitler reflected in his Berchtesgaden mountain villa that he had been greatly insulted by the Czechs and by the Soviet government that supported the Czech struggle. Seeing Hitler's furious behavior, Lin Wei stepped forward and advised, "Führer, don't be anxious. A weak country has no diplomacy. Czechoslovakia's reluctance also depends on the attitudes of Britain and France. They are not our opponents at all on their own."

Although Hitler stopped being furious under Lin Wei's persuasion, after Lin Wei left, he was furious and wanted to take revenge on Czechoslovakia, especially President Benes. In his new directive on the "green plan" issued on May 30, he said, "My unchangeable determination is to crush Czechoslovakia through military action in the near future."

After receiving this news, Lin Wei secretly smiled bitterly. It seemed that he still underestimated Hitler's adventurous spirit. He opposed Lin Wei's idea from the beginning. He later hesitated and said that now Hitler had to personally execute everything. It turned out that he seemed very adventurous. plan of. Hitler's transformation made Lin Wei feel at a loss.

No matter what, Hitler's move did scare many people, but Lin Wei knew that Hitler was not ready yet. Hitler was waiting, waiting for Britain and France to lose their composure and come to him.

The attitude of Britain and France has not been made clear for a long time. The generals of the Wehrmacht naturally did not dare to go to Hitler to complain. However, Lin Wei was not so lucky. Every day, generals of the Wehrmacht came to Lin Wei under the guise of inspecting the troops. Regarding this, Lin Wei could only say that everything was under control. Later, whenever he saw people from the National Defense Forces, he shouted "Britain and France will definitely compromise." In fact, Lin Wei didn't know what he was doing. He never believed in God, so the place he went to most often was the church.

Lin Wei understands history, but does not understand contemporary politics, but Hitler does. For quite some time, he had felt more and more trustworthy in his judgment: Prime Minister Chamberlain would rather sacrifice the Czech Republic than join the war, and in this case, France would not fulfill its treaty obligations to Prague.

Although Lin Wei can guess some rough trajectories based on history, when it comes to his mastery of people's psychology, Lin Wei is far from Hitler's opponent. Therefore, such a situation arises. Lin Wei, who originally promised to annex Czechoslovakia, , actually needed Hitler to constantly cheer him up.

Hitler did not miss a telegram published by a New York newspaper as early as May 14. Their London correspondent reported an informal conversation Chamberlain had over dinner at Mrs. Astor's house. According to reporters, the British Prime Minister once said that once Germany launches an attack, neither Britain nor France will send troops to help; the Czech Republic cannot exist in its current form. In the interest of peace, Britain agrees to transfer the Sudetenland to Germany. The Germans also noted that, despite indignant questioning in the House of Commons, Chamberlain did not deny the authenticity of the American correspondent's cables.

On this day, Lin Wei came to the Prime Minister's Office as usual to report to Hitler the recent situation. After reporting official business, Lin Wei, who was sitting in the Prime Minister's Office chatting with Hitler, heard the most wonderful news in recent times. Seeing Lin Wei's frowning face, Hitler couldn't help but said with relief, "Lampard, I know you are upset about Czechoslovakia, but you don't have to worry about it now. News has been sent to Ribbentrop. Chamberlain sent Lord Runciman went to the Sudetenland to adjust, and Lord Runciman will stay in Berlin for a few days before going to the Sudetenland, do you understand what I mean?" Hitler explained with a smile.

Lin Wei swore that this was the best news he had heard in recent times. Suddenly Lin Wei found that the world was so beautiful. Chamberlain acted like a considerate young woman who sent her husband to bed when he was about to sleep. Pillow. He couldn't help but said happily, "Führer, I understand how to do it. The successful resolution of the matter this time lies with Lord Runciman."

In the UK, Lord Runciman, who was about to leave, promised all those who sent him away, "I will definitely bring the news of peace back from the European continent." There is no doubt that Lord Runciman's words won rounds of applause. .

When Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that Runciman would be entrusted with the mission, Chamberlain himself told a lie that was unique in the history of the British Parliament. The prime minister said he sent Runciman to the Czech Republic "at the request of the Czechoslovak government." In fact, it was Chamberlain who forced Runciman to allow the Czech government to allow him to go. But there was a bigger scam behind it. Everyone knew it, and Chamberlain also knew that it was impossible and unreasonable for Runciman to "mediate" between the Czech government and the Sudeten people. They know that Hanlein, the leader of the Sudeten people, is not a man who can make his own decisions. He cannot participate in negotiations. The current dispute is between Prague and Berlin.

Of course Lord Runciman also knows who the opponent he is facing. In Lord Runciman's heart, Czechoslovakia no longer exists. Lord Runciman's current purpose is to stop Germany's ambitions completely and let Berlin followed Chamberlain's wishes and continued eastward, eventually fighting to the death with the most feared enemy of continental European countries, the Soviets.

When he finally landed at the Berlin Airport, he felt a little carried away by the roaring cheers outside. Of course, he didn't know that these people were mobilized by Lin Wei. To be honest, although the Germans were not disliked by the British to the same extent as the French, they definitely had no good feelings and deserved a beating.

The people who came to greet Lord Runciman were Foreign Minister Niulet and Lin Wei. After getting off the plane, Lord Runciman didn't know whether he was caused by the cheers of the crowd or because he was airsick. Anyway, in Lin Wei's eyes, this Lord Runciman looks like a marijuana addict. In Lin Wei's eyes, there are not many people who can be called thin. This Lord Runciman is just the best among them. He wears a neat suit. His body didn't show the proper aura at all, but he looked like he was wearing clothes on a clothes rack.

In any case, Lord Runciman was, after all, the representative sent by the British to regulate the Sudetenland. Lin Wei immediately walked up with a smile and complimented him with polite words. Lord Runciman, who had just gotten off the plane and was still in a state of panic, was immediately bombarded with sweet words by Lin Wei, who was well prepared. During this period, Lin Wei kept expelling all kinds of flattery from his mouth with a smile on his face. . This special envoy of the British Empire really benefited from his work, and his excitement was palpable.

"Your Excellency, Berlin's beer and sausages are famous in China. This time you come to Berlin, let me join in the friendship of the landlords."

"Lampard, you are so kind"

"Lord Runciman, I heard that your ancestor was a general who resisted the invasion of the Danes. I served as a consultant in Spain for a short time. Before leaving, General Franco gave me a pair of knight's armor and knight's sword. Now After meeting Lord Runciman, I think it suits you better."

"Lampard, why are you so embarrassed?"

"Lord Runciman, you must accept it, otherwise you won't treat me as a friend."

"Since you insist again and again, then I will accept it."

In just a few days, Lin Wei and Lord Runciman had almost become close friends. Through Lord Runciman's intentional and unintentional clichés, he successfully understood the thoughts of Germany's youngest minister. Lord Runciman had mentioned the Soviet Union more than once without comment. Whenever this happened, he secretly Looking at Lin Wei's expression, Lin Wei's expression faintly revealed his dissatisfaction with the Soviets. Although this expression was well hidden, it was precisely because of this that Lord Runciman felt that this was Lin Wei's psychological thought. But because he was too young, this already outstanding 'little guy' always betrayed his own ideas unconsciously.