Lin Wei convened this meeting at the SS headquarters building in downtown Berlin just after returning to Berlin. The theme of the meeting was to discuss how to cooperate with the Wesser exercise plan. All senior SS cadres except Heydrich were present. Lin Wei and Lewis were naturally present. Besides them, there was also Karl Wolff, the national leader of the SS National Staff Headquarters. Gottlob Berger, Central Technical Directorate of the SS. Hans Huettner, SS Operations Headquarters. Richard Walter Darley, SS Ethnic and Immigration Bureau. Paul Schalfer, SS Judiciary Headquarters. Walter Schmidt, SS Personnel Headquarters. Kurt Daluege, Central Office of the Order Police. Oswald Bohr, SS-Econ. August Heismeier, Office of SS Deputy Chief of Staff Heismeier. Werner Lorenz, Returned Germans Office. Ulrich Greifeld, Office of the Reich Minister for the Consolidation of the German Race.
These people are all powerful figures in Germany now, but here everyone dare not breathe and wait quietly for their big boss to speak. Although they are very beautiful outside, they know in their hearts that the person sitting in the conference room now is the most powerful person in the SS. The only people who could have a relationship with him were Louis, whom he brought out single-handedly, and Reinhard & Heydrich, the leaders of the Gestapo in Czechoslovakia.
"I'm very happy that you all can come!" Lin Wei made a simple opening statement, "Regarding the Wesel exercise, the SS does not need to contain too much energy. This operation represents the troops of the SS who are fighting early. The 6th SS Northern Mountain Division has been secretly established. The Northern Mountain Division is currently stationed in the Lapland region of northern Finland. After participating in the Soviet-Finnish War in the name of volunteers, the combat effectiveness of the Northern Mountain Division can be believed, so before the war begins On that day, I will order the Northern Mountain Division to cross the border and insert itself directly into the rear of Norway to support the National Defense Forces in operations." Lin Wei revealed the fact that the Northern Mountain Division already existed, which made these people even more aware of the mystery of their leader. He actually quietly formed a division of troops, and they also understood that the leader was not speaking out just to find someone. They discussed it, but simply told them, I have already decided on this matter, and I am just telling you.
After thinking about this, everyone remained silent and acted as if they were all ears. Like a bunch of puppets. Lin Wei ignored them. To be honest, Lin Wei was already used to the appearance of these people. No need for any nonsense explanation. Now if Lin Wei was joking with people in the SS, it would be either a limited number of people, such as Louis and Heydrich, or a soldier or squad leader at the grassroots level of the SS. As for the group of people in front of him, Lin Wei had long given up hope on them.
"Leader, since you have already made a plan, we have no objections!" Perhaps realizing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Ulrich Greifeld, who was in charge of the Office of the Minister of the German Race Reich, stood up and said Painless nonsense.
"If it were just this matter, of course I wouldn't call you all here!" Lin Wei couldn't help fidgeting with his hands, and said quietly, "In view of the fact that the empire's war preparations are almost completed, the time to attack France is getting closer and closer. It's getting closer. But I think the strength of the SS is still far from enough. The armed SS now only has six divisions. Except for the Northern Mountain Division stationed in Finland, we now only have five divisions. Once the war starts, These troops are simply not enough." Lin Wei made it very clear that he wanted to expand the army.
"But leader, the Wehrmacht is also expanding its troops now. According to the agreement we signed with the Wehrmacht, we cannot compete with the Wehrmacht for soldiers," said Walter Schmidt from the SS Personnel Headquarters.
"Of course I know this!" Lin Wei nodded and continued, "The agreement with the National Defense Force is very annoying! But since we have signed the agreement, we must abide by it. Besides, we really can't compete with the National Defense Force at home. After all, we are not regular armed organizations, so our target is not domestic!”.
"Not at home?" Ulrich Greifeld asked, "Then where do we recruit troops? Are we recruiting foreigners?" In Hitt in recent years? Under the influence of Le's Germanism, the SS's xenophobic sentiments were much higher than when they were first established. Ulrich Greifeld, as the head of the Office of the Minister of the German Race Reich, obviously received the greatest impact.
"Yes!" Lin Wei replied affirmatively, "Germanic people are widely distributed in Central Europe. In addition to our country, there are many Germanic people in Austria, Hungary, Denmark, and Norway. However, these people have not yet entered the sight of the National Defense Forces. In fact The Northern Mountain Division in Finland is all Austrian."
"So leader, where will we mainly go to recruit troops this time?" Ulrich Greifeld asked.
"Hungary!" Lin Wei said softly, "Last time, the Northern Mountain Division was formed from Austrians, so Austria must be excluded this time. Then this time we must form another important part from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Part of Hungary has acquired it. Ulrich Greifeld, you are in charge of the Ethnic and Immigration Bureau. This task will be left to you. You go and identify the Germans in Austria and organize them into troops."
Pan-Germans lived in the Bantat region in eastern Serbia and Croatia, and in the Shebenberg area in western Hungary and Romania. These people were of the same ancestry as the Germans in Germany and Austria. Since they were not in Germany at that time, they were Called Volksdeutsch.
"That's no problem, leader. Just what is the unit number?" Ulrich Greifeld asked.
"What's the designation? Prince Eugen's Division. The division's official designation from now on is the "Seventh Prince Eugen's Volunteer Mountain Division of the Waffen-SS." Lin Wei said lightly, "Each unit is guaranteed to be fully staffed within one month. status. When it comes time to attack France, I hope that the SS will have 200,000 armed SS troops on the front line. The SS organization will be expanded again. Except for the Gendarmerie Division, all other divisions will follow the 44 system. Reorganize. As for the Gendarmerie Division, its establishment will reach an unprecedented five-to-five system. The Gendarmerie Division is an exception. This is mainly prepared for possible large-corps operations. As for other divisions, this is not required!"
"I understand, leader!" Ulrich Greifeld replied respectfully.
Lin Wei glanced at everyone and said, "The war against France is imminent. I hope you can all assist Ulrich Greifeld. Within a month, I hope to see the appearance of Prince Eugen's division." , is there a problem?" Lin Wei asked indifferently.
"No! Leader!" The heads of each organization looked at each other and said together.
"Okay, let's break up the meeting!" Lin Wei ordered.
After waiting for everyone to leave, Louis, who had been silent, said, "Lampard, one month is too tight. Even if it is really established, will you really take them to fight in France?"
"Of course!" Lin Wei adjusted his straight uniform and said decisively, "On the battlefield, an army can grow up at the fastest speed. This is also something I learned back from Finland."
"But..." Lewis wanted to say more.
"Nothing more!" Lin Wei interrupted Louis and said, "Louis, you should also help them more. It is best to establish the Prince Eugen Division as soon as possible, so that more time can be given to those soldiers to train. I am now I have to go to the Prime Minister's Office and talk about it when I come back."
Walking on the streets of Berlin, Lin Wei felt nervous in his heart. Looking at this beautiful city, Lin Wei thought of a lot. Berlin has been the capital of the "German Empire" since the Kingdom of Prussia in the 19th century. Berlin had become a trading town as early as the 13th century, and developed into a local political, economic and cultural center in the 17th century. Before World War II, it was the capital and largest city of Germany. After the war, East and West Berlin went their separate ways and developed independently.
Lin Wei has always been rushing for time because he knows that some things must be prepared in advance. Only by preparing everything early can you be invincible in the future. Even for a long time, Lin Wei thought that he had done everything he should do and had reached the point where he was not afraid of any challenges. But when the war was about to begin, he realized that the preparations he had made were far from enough, and he urgently wanted to speed up his plan. Therefore, at the SS headquarters, Lin Wei asked his subordinates to prepare for the war within a month. A division is raised and trained.
At this time, Lin Wei realized that the preparations he had made were far from enough, so Lin Wei was pressed for time and issued a death order, trying to regain the lost time. It was quite a leap? Into the taste.
Just like this, with random thoughts in his mind, Lin Wei walked to the Prime Minister's Office like a daydream based on his years of familiarity. Although the newly built Prime Minister's Office looked a lot more impressive, Lin Wei was obviously not in the mood to admire it. When he arrived at the Prime Minister's Office, Lin Wei walked in as usual without the secretary's permission.
"Minister Lampard! Please wait a moment!" To Lin Wei's expectation, the secretary stopped Lin Wei this time. This kind of thing has never happened before, even if it was Hit? Le's personal doctor treated him, and Lin Wei went in without any hindrance.
With doubts, Lin Wei stopped and said, "What's the matter!"
"The Führer has said that no one is allowed in now, including Dr. Goebbels and General Goering!" Looking at Lin Wei's cold face, the secretary stammered.