The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles gathered at least hundreds of German elites from all walks of life. The small Hall of Mirrors became a little crowded. Even so, the scene was still very lively. After all, this was the second time that Germany occupied the Palace of Versailles after the Franco-Prussian War. Countless people talked about the process of this war, and it was obvious that they were very satisfied with this war.
The war went smoothly beyond expectations, making everyone immediately forget about the failure in World War I. It is no wonder that perfect revenge is the best interpretation of this war. Germany paid the price of 60,000 dead officers and soldiers and more than 100,000 injured, and completely trampled France under its feet. You know, Germany lost more than two million soldiers in World War I.
Now, the Palace of Versailles, the treasure of France, is once again under the feet of the Germans. How can it not make people feel happy? Almost everyone had the arrogance of a winner, "It is impossible to expect them to leave room for the French!" Lin Wei secretly thought.
The distance between Lin Wei and Gustav was not too far, and he met several generals of the National Defense Force whom he knew. After a few minutes of delay, Lin Wei came to the small circle of Gustav and the others; " Father, Uncle Thyssen, and Uncle Koldolf, are you here too? What is going on and why are everyone here!"
"Nothing!" Gustav said lightly, "Your Majesty just wants to announce his return to Germany from here, just like His Majesty William I during the Franco-Prussian War!"
"Becoming emperor in the Palace of Versailles? This is a good idea!" Things are getting more and more funny. The Palace of Versailles, which once witnessed the establishment of the German Empire, whether it wanted it or not, today once again became the Greater German Empire (the official name of the Third Reich). Name) The place where the emperor ascended the throne. Wilhelm II, who was driven out of Germany because of his defeat in World War I, returned to Germany because of Germany's complete victory over France. It was really a turn of events.
"Welcome to our Emperor!" As William II's entourage announced, the people in the Hall of Mirrors gradually calmed down. The Juncker landlords may look down on members of the National Socialist Party, but they still have enough respect for Wilhelm II, the former German emperor. The emperor and the Junkers are one entity. If the emperor no longer exists, the Junkers will slowly disappear. Lin Wei once again thought of what his father Gustave had said.
Although he was still slipping away mentally, Lin Wei's body still responded. The strict education he received as a child had not been completely forgotten, and he followed Gustav to pay tribute to William II. William II walked up to the front desk and looked at the people below majestically. He looked nothing like an 80-year-old man. After all, he was an emperor, and one look could make many people shut up. William II got the effect he was satisfied with and said in a deep voice, "The Imperial Prime Minister Hitler was assassinated by unknown militants on his way to the Compiègne Forest! In fact, Hitler was planning to surrender after France surrendered. , went to the Netherlands to pick me up and return to Germany, so as soon as the incident happened, General Ludwig arrived in the Netherlands and asked me to come forward to preside over this armistice agreement!" William II simply explained, Why did he appear here and then solemnly announce that this is Hit? Le means. Because William II knew that his current reputation in Germany was far inferior to that of Hitler? Le is compared, so we must use Hit? Le's reputation consolidated his position. Like Hit? Just as Wilhelm II declared himself the head of Germany with the help of Hindenburg's will, so too did Wilhelm II use Hitler's will. Prove your status in the name of Le.
Since the people here are able to come here, of course they are all people who miss Wilhelm II. In their opinion, do ordinary German people want democracy or dictatorship? This is not important. What is important is that in the Greater German Empire with an emperor, there is a need for the existence of Junker landlords. William II's words certainly won the approval of everyone present. But Wilhelm II knew that their support was not enough. In Germany, the influence of the Wehrmacht is huge, and the support of the Wehrmacht must be won.
How to win the support of the Wehrmacht was not difficult for William II. The German army, which was being inspired by the victory, needed an emperor who supported German expansion. During the time of defeat, Wilhelm II was thinking about revenge all the time. Of course he will not let go of Britain and France, who once defeated him. France has now surrendered, and the only thing left is Britain across the strait.
The tight time forced Wilhelm II to integrate all the strengths in Germany in the shortest possible time, and he had to obtain Bichte? The most important thing about achieving greater success is to avoid internal strife between the Juncker landlords and the National Socialist Party. To achieve these goals, the attitude of the Wehrmacht is crucial. Fortunately, with the efforts of the generals of the Wehrmacht, the current Wehrmacht has not been hit? Le infiltration, which left enough opportunities for William II.
After thinking about this, William II looked at the Wehrmacht generals standing in the corner. On this occasion, the Wehrmacht kept a low profile. Except for Air Marshal Goering and a large group of people who were fighting fiercely, Army Group A Commander Rundstedt, Commander Bock of Army Group B, former Commander Loeb of Army Group C, Director of the Operations Bureau of the Supreme Command Jodel, and Navy Commander Redel were discussing something there.
"The war will still continue! Until the British surrender!" William II then changed the subject and said, "When I succeeded to the throne, I gave the first order, and its name was to my army! It will be repeated today. Repeat what I said at the beginning: The army and I are one, we are born to help each other, no matter God’s will is to give us peace or storm, we will stand together.”
These words immediately achieved good results, which meant that William II no longer blamed the army for ignoring William II in the last war. And will continue to support the German army. This is great news for the Wehrmacht. Has the Wehrmacht been on guard against Hit? Le's infiltration, but since William II came back, the Wehrmacht was a little worried that William II would be like Hitler? Like Le, it deprived the National Defense Forces officer corps of its command authority and firmly controlled the army. After William II's words, the generals of the National Defense Force were no longer worried about this situation.
"The Wehrmacht will use the German sword to win the land they need for the Germans!" After a brief silence, the commander-in-chief, Marshal von Blomberg, stated. Following Field Marshal von Blomberg's statement, Army General von Brauchitsch, General Bock, General Rundstedt, and General Loeb all expressed their allegiance.
"The Navy will continue to support His Majesty!" William II's statement, in Redel's view, of course also forgave the actions of the Kiel Port sailors. In this case, Redel immediately made a statement on behalf of the Navy to support William II. move.
"The same goes for the Air Force!" Göring immediately expressed his stance.
Seeing that William II's eyes had moved from Goering to himself, Lin Wei ignored Gustav's reminder and shook his head. Lin Wei's actions immediately caused an uproar from the people around him, and Linda secretly grabbed Lin Wei's clothes.
"The Armed SS will be disbanded at the end of the war, so it cannot be regarded as a service that can stand side by side with the army, navy and air force!" Lin Wei replied, "When the war is over, we will not be needed! By then As a national leader, I can only go back home and live the life of a rich man!" Lin Wei's meaning is very clear. The SS is a temporary organization in Germany during the war. It is sheer fuss to make such a fuss about the armed SS. .
"Okay!" William II did not insist on this point, because William II also wanted to use the armed SS to contain the Wehrmacht.
"Long live victory..." Lin Wei raised his right hand and shouted.
"Long live victory..." Goebbels, Hess, Goering and many other generals of the Waffen SS, Paul Hausser, Theodore Eicke, Felix Stanel, General Arthur · Philip shouted all.
"Germany welcomes His Majesty back!" everyone said.
William II said happily, "I am honored to appear here today. Today, the German Empire has completed its reunification, and there is no grudge between us and Austria! All of this was achieved by Hitler." With the success of Hitler, Hitler will definitely be a figure comparable to Prime Minister Bismarck. Although he has left this world, everything he has done for Germany will be remembered by the Germans!" At this moment, Germany changed from Hitler to Prime Minister Bismarck. ? In the hands of William II, it once again returned to the hands of William II and the Junker landowners he represented.
The noisy reception began, and Lin Wei, who was overwhelmed by such an occasion, quickly retreated and walked out of the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles and into the garden outside. Linda, who had been accompanying her husband, also followed Lin Wei step by step.
The outside of the Palace of Versailles is covered with iris, the national flower of France. The iris is a symbol of happiness. Its appearance is peaceful, harmonious and generous, embodying the free, optimistic and aboveboard spirit of the French nation. The fragrant iris looks like a blue butterfly. The French people love it very much and call it golden lily.
Lin Wei looked at the entire garden of fragrant iris with endless ridicule on his lips. In the beautiful season of June, the great France surrendered. The French army that once invaded the Ruhr area was so arrogant. It was completely different from the army now waiting to be sentenced in the prisoner of war camp. Power only requires power. It's axiom! If you are not strong enough, you will never win the respect of your opponents. Today France has lowered its once-high head because Germany is stronger than it. The reason why Germany tolerated the Red Empire in the East was because Germany could not afford a two-front war.
Lin Wei's requirements for France were very low, as long as the country could resist the landing of the United States or Britain, and even Lin Wei was not prepared to count on the French for help when attacking the Soviet Union. As long as Germany draws out its military power, that will be enough. For this, immediate interests must be temporarily sacrificed. France, which has been crippled, will no longer be a threat to Germany. Germany's new danger will be the country in the east that is pressing every step of the way.
"Lampard?" Seeing that her husband seemed confused, Linda thought her problem had been discovered and said cautiously, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have joined the Women's Advancement Team!"
"It doesn't matter, what? You joined the Women's Advancement Corps?" Lin Wei shouted. Several military policemen in the distance heard Lin Wei's cry. When they turned around and saw the SS leader and his wife, they immediately did what they should do. went. This kind of private matter does not fall within the scope of the gendarmerie. When Linda heard that her husband didn't know about this, she felt regretful.
Lin Wei seemed to know that his emotions were too impulsive, and he immediately reprimanded in a low voice, "Quit immediately, do you hear me? If the war fails, you will be a war criminal. I don't want my children to be without a mother to take care of them!"
"Why?" Linda's stubborn temper also rose, "You are already the national leader of the SS, why do you want me to withdraw? Germany is in a good situation now and will never be defeated!"
"War makes women go away?" Lin Wei said without doubt, "Germany is not invincible. We still have many enemies. Before I can fully predict the trend of the war, you must stay away from this kind of organization! If Germany is defeated again , those countries will never treat us like they did last time. You know, my father was once a war criminal. I deeply understand the mentality of children who cannot see their relatives! I don’t want to see our children’s parents all being war criminals. If we are all war criminals, who will take care of little Albert and the child in your belly?" Lin Wei said, touching his wife's belly.
Seeing his aggrieved wife, Lin Wei's tone softened, "My father and mother's health is no longer what it used to be. I'm going to ask them to step down. From now on, you will have to run the Krupp family's factory. I When fighting outside, you control the Krupp family's factory, which makes me feel more at ease!"
"I know, I'll quit when I get back to Berlin. Anyway, I'm about to have a baby!" Linda said while hugging her husband. Apparently Linda understood her husband's painstaking efforts.
"That's good! Let's take a good look at the scenery of the Palace of Versailles. There are not many moments like this!" Lin Wei hugged his wife and began to tour the Palace of Versailles.
Hit? Le's death is still blocked for the time being. The people in Germany still don’t know that Germany has changed again. But Hit? Le's assassination is no longer a secret to the top leaders of various countries. Marshal Pétain also already knows about Hit? Le has died.
Marshal Pétain immediately thought of the country on the other side of the strait, Hit? Le's death is undoubtedly the most beneficial to Britain. Britain can even use this opportunity to disrupt the peace talks between Germany and France. The French continue to bleed, so Marshal Pétain immediately thought of the British, and has been Pétain, who was hesitant about whether to agree to Goebbels's French naval landing in England, made up his mind at this time to give the British, who did not know how to consider France's interests, a powerful taste. In addition, Marshal Pétain made full use of his imagination and suspected the Soviets. Hit? Pétain could understand the quarrel between Stalin and Stalin. It was nothing more than a smile hiding a knife. Will Stalin see Hit? Hitler defeated France and then attacked the Soviet Union, so he took the first step to kill Hitler? Le. This is what Petain wanted to know.
At this time, the news that Germany was only negotiating with Marshal Pétain had spread widely in France, and the Gestapo was certainly responsible for this. For a time, everyone knew the harsh conditions proposed by Germany and also knew that Pétain refused to sign the armistice agreement. Pétain's image once again returned to the period of national hero. On the other hand, the reason why Pétain returned to China this time was because the news spread like wildfire that he wanted to take the blame for others. The rumors were well-founded. When Marshal Pétain returned to France, the war situation was irreversible. Regardless of his own reputation, Marshal Pétain took over the humiliating mission and formed a new government. This situation is exactly what Linwei and Goebbels need. They hope that the French will think that Petain is the savior of France. In this way, Petain, who is more politically inclined to Germany, can smoothly stay in France. Stand firm. Of course, this situation is not a bad thing for France, at least Germany's conditions have obviously declined a lot.
The next day, the negotiations started again, still in the train in the Compiegne Forest. This time, Lin Wei asked William II for instructions and gave full power to the government, because they did not want the generals of the National Defense Force to get involved. . The representatives of Germany in this negotiation were Göring, Goebbels, Hess and Linwei. The highest representative of France became Pétain. Before arriving, Pétain was stopped by many French citizens and asked him not to go to the Compiègne Forest to accept the insults of the Germans, but Pétain refused. Now he can still remember what he said just now, "This matter Although it is humiliating, someone has to do it. My motherland has been defeated, and now my mission is to reduce his pain!" Pétain's words aroused a burst of appreciation. The citizens who intercepted Pétain moved out of the way and gave him a gift. The marshal warmly applauded. To be fair, Pétain was not just showing off, at least he believed that France could no longer fight. Moreover, in the earlier negotiations with Goebbels, it seemed that France had nothing to lose.
After Petain entered the carriage, Goebbels read out the conditions listed by General Keitel yesterday as usual. Whether these conditions are met or not is not important to Lin Wei and others. What is important is...showing off! Is the purpose of this meeting to stop France from hating Germany? At the same time, in other aspects, because of Hitler? Death by strangulation, Hit in front? The armistice terms listed by Le have lost their meaning. All Germany's concessions are limited to one point, that is, France must join forces with Germany to land in Britain! When necessary, we should also fulfill our obligations as a major military power.