Empire in Progress

Chapter 3: Rebirth

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Awei, "If you say that Germany's combat effectiveness is so strong, then why did they fail?" Why don't you let the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union fight until they can't find the North? We all know that you are a fan of the German army, so don't stop You have instilled Nazi ideas into the young people of our motherland; we beg you.

Lin Wei was preoccupied with these things, but he didn't see the car from the corner of the street crashing towards him. Lin Wei saw himself flying up, and then he felt it was dark and he didn't know anything.

In 1906, Alfred Krupp was born in Essen, the cradle of his family. This child has behaved unusually since he was a child. Despite this, his mother Berta Krupp still tried her best to cultivate this only heir and provide the best education for little Krupp.

Eight years passed in the blink of an eye, and Lin Wei finally knew where he was now. He sat on the chair in the middle of the bedroom and began to meditate, "Little Krupp, it's time to have dinner." The sound of his mother's voice came from the hall. Came over

"I know, mom," Lin Wei said and went downstairs directly. "My little Krupp, what are you thinking about? Come and tell mom." Mom, I have two things to tell you. First, I want to change my name. I have already thought about it. I will call it Lampard & Krupp. Okay? Mom, Lin Wei said seriously.

"Little Krupp, why do you want to change your name?" Berta & Krupp looked at his son in confusion, "Mom, I am 8 years old and no longer a child," Lin Wei said dissatisfied. I think Lampa The name De sounds more manly than Alfred.

"Okay little Krupp, if you insist, mom has no objection," Berta & Krupp said helplessly. "Mom, I want to go to the Youth Military Academy in Berlin to study." Lin Wei once again challenged Berta & Krupp's nervous system. "What, you want to go to Berlin, no, that's too far."

Berta & Krupp flatly refused. "Mom, what if I insist"? "Okay, little Krupp, let me see how you can convince me," Berta & Krupp said. "Mom, do you think Germany's current military is enough to defeat Britain and France?"

What? Berta Krupp looked at his child in shock. He didn't understand that this 8-year-old child would give such an answer. "I think once the war breaks out, as long as victory cannot be achieved quickly, Germany will definitely be dragged down by the Allies due to its geographical location."

"Who told you this?" Berta & Krupp asked seemingly calmly.

"No one, this is what I think."

"Don't say what you said today, okay?" Berta & Krupp said seriously. "I know, mom," Lin Wei said respectfully. "I went back to the bedroom, Mom." "I agreed to your going to Berlin." Berta & Krupp's voices came from afar. "thanks Mom".

In March 1914, Lin Wei entered the Berlin Youth Military Academy. "Butler Creek, stop the car," Lin Wei said, "What do you want? Master," Butler Creek said respectfully. "Uncle Crick, do you really think that as soon as the war begins, Germany will quickly defeat Britain and France and gain hegemony in Europe?"

"Of course, Master, since the great German Empire launched the Unification War in 1864, Germany has never failed, right, Master?" Butler Creek said passionately. "It's a pity that you don't know that Germany failed in both world wars." Lin Wei said secretly in his heart.

"Okay, Uncle Crick, let's not talk about this problem anymore. Tell me about Berlin. I want to know about the capital of our empire." "Okay, Master, I will tell you our capital in detail."

"Berlin is a very old city. It was originally a swamp in the northeast of the Elbe River. There were two settlements of the West Slav tribe, named Berlin and Cohen. Until the 12th century, the Germans expelled the people who settled here. After the Slavs, two villages and towns were established on the banks of the Spree River, and their Slavic names were used. Berlin was founded in 1237 and is located on the east bank of the Spree River. It is a settlement area for merchants. Cohen is located on the west bank of the Spree River. fishing village.

In 1307, Berlin and Korn merged into one city, named Berlin, and became an important commercial center under the rule of the Askar family. In the 14th century, Berlin joined the Hanseatic League, an important commercial alliance in the Baltics and Northern Europe. But Berlin at this time was just a barbaric town on the frontier of the Holy Roman Empire.

In 1411, Frederick from the Hohenzollern family in southwestern Germany served as border governor, quelled the war in the region, and became the elector of Brandenburg. From 1415 onwards, Berlin became the capital of the Elector of Brandenburg. From 1640 to 1688, Frederick William I (Elector) created a cultural and artistic prosperity in Berlin and built a palace, an armory, a church and the Potsdam Palace.

Berlin was occupied by Austrian and Russian troops during the Seven Years' War, and by French troops in 1806. Although the city was not seriously damaged, Napoleon ordered the Victory carriage at the Brandenburg Gate to be dismantled and transported back to France, where it was returned in 1814.

Beginning in the early 19th century, Berlin again underwent large-scale expansion. The architects Langhans and Schinkel built numerous neoclassical monuments such as the National Theatre, the Ancient Museum, the National Gallery, the Brandenburg Gate, Unter lindenstrasse, as well as numerous museum buildings on Museum Island: Alte Museum , Neues Museum, National Gallery, Pergamon Museum, Emperor Friedrich Museum. Berlin earned the nickname "Athens on the Spree" for this reason.

On the other hand, Linnaeus, director of the Royal Prussian Gardens, made outstanding plans for Berlin's urban greening. He built a large-scale urban green belt centered on the Berlin Zoo and built the Lindenstrasse and Charlottenburg Street. Berlin's "East-West Axis" connects Berlin's eastern government district with its western commercial and garden districts.

Well, Master, I think you want to fly to Berlin right now, right?"

"Uncle Creek, you are so knowledgeable." Okay, Master, it's time for us to set off.

"My wife asked you to visit Mr. Paul von Hindenburg after you arrive in Berlin." "Oh, does your family have any contact with General Hindenburg's family?" Lin Wei said doubtfully.

"Yes, my family hopes that you will have a better learning environment this time when you come to Berlin. General Hindenburg participated in the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War and is an experienced general, so my family hopes that you can visit him." . "Okay Uncle Creek, I think I know what to do," Lin Wei said.

How long does it take to get to Berlin? It's about 2 hours away, Master. The voice of the faithful Creek steward came again. "Uncle Creek, I want to take a nap. If you get to Berlin, remember to wake me up." Lin Wei said and started to sleep.

Coaxing... countless cannons sounded, killing... for Germany... Germany, Germany, above all else,

Higher than all things in the world;

Whenever, to protect and defend,

Brothers always stand together.

From Maas to Memer,

From Esch to Belt,

Germany, Germany, above all else,

Coax... No!!!! "Master, Master, what's wrong with you? Master, please wake up, Master" Butler Creek shouted anxiously. Phew... Uncle Creek, I'm fine, don't worry, it's just a nightmare. Lin Wei said. "Fortunately, you are fine. Otherwise, how would I explain it to the madam?" Butler Creek wiped the cold sweat from his head and said! "Okay, Uncle Creek, I'm fine. Just wake me up in Berlin." You go out." "Yes, Master," Creek said and walked out. Huh... I can't change the war. I will never allow disaster to befall Germany twice, Lin Wei said secretly.

"Master, we have arrived in Berlin. Have you woken up?" Butler Creek's voice came from outside the carriage! "Uncle Creek, I'm awake," Lin Wei said. "Okay, Master, you wake up first, and I will take you to the Berlin Military Academy right away. But Master, you are too young and can only attend the lower grades." Uncle Creek, this is not a problem for me. , just believe me." Lin Wei's voice was indescribably firm.

"Okay, Master, we've arrived, but now you can go in by yourself," Butler Creek said. "Uncle Creek, won't you accompany me in?" Lin Wei said doubtfully.

"No, the military academy will not allow non-military personnel to enter. This is a rule. No one is exempt. Besides?" "Uncle Creek, is there anything you can't say? Huh?"

"I don't know if I should say something. Master, you are the sole heir of the Krupp family and a Junker. You will face all kinds of difficult challenges in the future. You have never loved being with your peers since you were a child. When dating, you are always alone and don’t know what to do in the room. I don’t know how you will be viewed by others in the future. If you continue like this, it will be very detrimental to your future."

Butler Creek said with a serious expression. "Is that so? Uncle Creek, I will remember what you said," Lin Wei said. After speaking, Lin Wei entered the Berlin Military Academy.

Master, I hope you really remember it, Creek said secretly. At this time, Lin Wei also thought in his mind, "Uncle Creek, how do you know what I am thinking. Hey!"