Marshal Pétain is now waiting for Lin Wei in the presidential palace. It is difficult to explain the position of Marshal Pétain. He is the president and the prime minister. He is not only the supreme commander of the armed forces, but also the dictator who single-handedly ended the parliamentary system. If he is forced to Speaking of Marshal Petain's position, it turns out that Hit? Le's title of head of state is more suitable for the current Marshal Pétain.
But with Hit? The difference is that the physical condition of Marshal Pétain, who is in his eighties, does not allow him to be like Mussolini and Hit? Like Le, he has established institutions that are all accountable to him. Therefore, except for major events, Marshal Pétain rarely interferes in the work of other departments. However, not intervening does not mean that his words are weak. Although Lin Wei is not often in France, he still Understand this.
"Wait for me here!" This is the second time that Lin Wei has come to visit Marshal Pétain. All due etiquette must be fulfilled, not to mention that this time Lin Wei is far from being as strong as last time, but has come to ask for help. Yes, at that time, Marshal Pétain was eager to cease the war, so Lin Wei could be a little more arrogant. But now there is no such condition. Is it possible for Germany to attack France again because Marshal Pétain does not respect Lin Wei? That's a joke.
"Understood, leader!" The answer was simple and clear. The people Lin Wei brought immediately stood on the left and right sides of the door of Marshal Pétain's office. What's interesting is that, together with the soldiers guarding the door of Marshal Pétain's office, every German There was a Frenchman in the middle doing the same thing without looking back.
Lin Wei looked strangely at his subordinates who were carrying out their mission seriously, and said to himself: Aren't you awkward? But strangely enough, since they themselves were not feeling unwell, Lin Wei would naturally not meddle in other people's business. Dong-dong-dong... After gently knocking on the door three times, Lin Wei slowly pushed the door open. Perhaps because of his age, Marshal Pétain did not hear the sound of Lin Wei walking in. Instead, he was looking at his things on his desk. There were only a few documents on the desk, and Hit? The contrast between the piles on Le's desk was stark.
Do you see how happy people are when they are also dictators? Ahem... Now is not the time to think about this. Lin Wei must declare his existence. It is really shameless to wait like this.
Under Lin Wei's excited eyes, Marshal Pétain finally reacted. Although it was very slight, Lin Wei was not excited enough and his mood suddenly fell to the bottom, because Marshal Pétain only used a voice that only people with good hearing could hear. Said, "Put the document aside, I will look at it later. By the way, don't come over during this period. General Lampard of the German SS will be here soon!" Marshal Pétain's move showed that he He just regarded the coughing sound as his assistant. Ironically, Marshal Pétain stroked his glasses while speaking, as if to remind people that their time is precious.
"Marshal Pétain, we meet again!" At this time, Lin Wei has reached the point where he can't stop talking. If Lin Wei pretends to be serious, who knows how long he will have to wait.
This time, Marshal Pétain finally did not disappoint Lin Wei. He glanced at Lin Wei and said, "Oh, Lampard, you are here so soon? I thought it would take a while?" As he spoke, He put aside the few documents on the table and asked, "I heard that you came to visit French industrial facilities this time. How do you feel?" After all, Marshal Pétain is also the current head of state of France, so he started talking. When the time comes, talk about business first.
"Yes, the Marshal has conducted an inspection!" Lin Wei was not in a hurry. He came to see Marshal Pétain this time just to ask for help. Naturally, he had to show a certain attitude, although it is generally ridiculous for a victorious country to ask for help from a defeated country. , but in Lin Wei's mind, France's status is different. France has at least two million fully trained soldiers. If the results after mobilization are included, the number will double. If France hates Germany, it will contain a lot of Germany's energy. On the contrary, if it becomes Germany's support, Germany will gain huge benefits. This is why Lin Wei has repeatedly dealt with France lightly.
"France has a strong industrial base and deserves to be the world's second largest military power!" Lin Wei first gave a small compliment and mentioned by the way, "Dr. Goebbels once told me that before May next year, All French prisoners of war will be released, Marshal Pétain, this may be as expected, but please believe us, if French soldiers are still hostile to Germany and return to France, it will not only be against Germany, but also France today. It’s not a good thing either!”
"I understand, as long as the children can go home!" Marshal Pétain said, "Why are you coming to me this time? Lampard, you will not come to me if you have nothing to do. This is not your style. ".
Lin Wei was not embarrassed at all when his trick was exposed. Ever since he became the leader of the country, Lin Wei has never been embarrassed. So not only did he not look embarrassed, he even said with a playful smile, "Great but impossible." Marshal Pétain, I am surprised by your wisdom. You can guess that something happened to me when I came here just by looking at me. I..."
"Okay, I'm over eighty years old. Don't use your flattery on me. If you have anything to say, just say it! See if I can help you?" After seeing Lin Wei's performance, Marshal Pétain looked hurt. Said with a bird-like expression.
"Marshal, I do have something! And it's a big deal!" The next second, Lin Wei had put on a serious expression, making people believe that this must be a very important matter, and his face-changing skills during this period were jaw-dropping. .
Marshal Pétain, who had been completely defeated by Lin Wei, was no longer in the mood to talk about Lin Wei. He just waved his hand to let Lin Wei play freely. Lin Wei came up and said, "I want to set up the SS Foreign Legion in France, and I hope Marshal Pétain can help. I know that Marshal Pétain turns a blind eye to those who agree with our movement in the army." , if there is the approval of the marshal, this matter will be much easier to handle!"
Um? Marshal Pétain looked at Lin Wei with his deep eyes, wondering what Lin Wei's purpose was this time. If Marshal Pétain agreed to Lin Wei's move, it would undoubtedly be harmful to France's sovereignty, and at least it would give People had the impression that France had completely taken orders from Germany, so Marshal Pétain had to think about it carefully.
Lin Wei also knew the difficulties of Marshal Pétain. As a national leader, this kind of decision cannot be made easily, especially when France is still emerging as the world's second military power. After a long time, Marshal Pétain asked, "If you can tell me why, or the truth behind this, I can let the fascist organization originally within the army enter your so-called Foreign Legion. If you lie to me, this will I can only treat this matter as if I don’t know!”
Lin Wei couldn't handle this matter. Finally, in the eyes of Marshal Pétain, he slowly raised his finger and pointed to the east. The meaning was very clear. All the preparations and means I had made would be the ultimate beneficiary. It's all the Soviet Union.
Although he was reluctant, Lin Wei had been paying attention to Marshal Pétain's actions and clearly saw that when Lin Wei's finger pointed to the east, Marshal Pétain's eyes clearly lit up, although they disappeared quickly. But Lin Wei promised that he was absolutely right. Marshal Pétain said seemingly unintentionally, "I think with Germany's military power, the Soviet Union is not a problem!"
Want to cut ties? This was Lin Wei's first reaction. Of course, Lin Wei would not let France stand idly by while Germany and the Soviet Union were locked in a fight. Who knows if France would take a backseat after Germany killed the Soviet Union? But since Marshal Pétain wanted to provoke Lin Wei, Lin Wei naturally responded, "No, if there is any country in the world that is the most difficult to deal with, it is undoubtedly the Soviet Union! Don't forget that His Majesty Napoleon also once visited Russia Defeated in the cold winter! This is not what we say we can win!"
Marshal Pétain pointed at Lin Wei with a wry smile and shook his head. Lin Wei misunderstood what he meant at first glance, thinking that he would not agree with Lin Wei's formation of foreign officers. In fact, Marshal Pétain pointed to Lin Wei when Lin Wei hinted at the Soviet Union. , I was tempted. Marshal Pétain did not do this to avenge Napoleon. After all, that was more than a hundred years ago. There are no enemies between countries. Britain and France are so close, didn't they part ways at a critical moment
In fact, Lin Wei did not misunderstand. Whether France would stand idly by and the establishment of the Foreign Legion were two completely different things. If France could send troops to help Germany attack the Soviet Union, Lin Wei could return home immediately. What kind of Foreign Legion could Lin Wei treat as if there was no such thing? This thought occurred.
The two men each had their own thoughts and miscalculated the other's thoughts. Marshal Pétain was the first to speak, "I wonder who will be the commander-in-chief if the French Foreign Legion of the SS is established?"
"This is very simple. The new commander will have the same status as Heydrich and Louis. He will manage the entire French Foreign Legion of the SS. No one can interfere with him!" It is not necessarily the case on the battlefield, Lin Wei I added in my mind.
"So you already have someone chosen, right? Who is it?" Marshal Pétain asked with interest.
Lin Wei smiled slyly, "He is the son of Mr. Louis Renault, Heinkel Renault? Doesn't Heinkel like to be a soldier very much? The SS can realize his wish!"
Marshal Pétain was surprised. He never expected that Lin Wei would choose such an inexperienced guy. He said, "Heinkel has seen this kid before. He is far from being a commander. Besides, he has never been a commander." Soldier, how can you command such a large army?"
"It doesn't matter, Marshal!" Lin Wei said confidently, "SS officers do not have excessive requirements for abilities or combat qualities. As long as they have a heart that loves our sport, they can completely relearn the rest! @"Lin Wei's words are completely nonsense. The SS's requirements for ability are not excessive because they are based on the high ability and high quality of the Wehrmacht. It is not just for just anyone to come up. This is just to deceive Marshal Pétain and find someone. It takes a man of low ability to control the command of the Foreign Legion.
Seeing that Marshal Pétain was still hesitant, Lin Wei hurriedly said, "Actually, I chose Heinkel based on my own example. After the establishment of the First Foreign Legion, Heinkel can definitely get the unimaginable influence in the Renault family. After all, Louis & Renault will never see their son in danger, so there is no need to look at the weapons of the Foreign Legion!" Lin Wei laughed evilly at the end.
"Oh? You brat, you just want to take advantage of that old guy Louis!" Marshal Pétain thought he had exposed Lin Wei's trick, but at this time Lin Wei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, Marshal Pétain It's not that easy to deceive.
"The marshal actually found out!" Lin Wei said embarrassedly, and then began to change the topic and started talking about French industry again. This topic was changed in a very despicable way, even a person without any experience can see it. This also made Marshal Pétain more convinced that his judgment was correct.
Now that the big things have been discussed, what is left is nonsense such as the marshal should take care of his body. Lin Wei is tired of talking, and Marshal Petain is tired of hearing it. After all, this is what Pei Dan hears every day, and he doesn’t know the next one. After talking about the scenery of Paris several times, Lin Wei was about to talk about the architectural style inside the Elysée Palace. Marshal Pétain finally felt too embarrassed to continue the topic and said, "Lampard, it's getting late, let's eat here." Let’s have a meal!” Such diplomatic words generally mean to see off guests.
Of course Lin Wei understood what Marshal Pétain meant, so he said, "No, Marshal, I still have something to do. After finishing this matter, my trip in France is over. I will go to the Skoda Arsenal in the Sudetenland immediately!" "
Lin Wei's words further confirmed the credibility of Lin Wei's words to Marshal Pétain. Once war breaks out with the Soviet Union, the status of the Skoda Arsenal will be very important. It is an arsenal under German control and is the closest to the Soviet border. Geographically speaking, Skoda Arsenal will be responsible for a large part of the production of ammunition for the German offensive forces.
"Why don't you stay in France for a little longer?" Marshal Pétain was still being hypocritically polite, but Lin Wei was already tired of being impatient. He was trying to compete with an 80-year-old man. Lin Wei thought he didn't have the ability, so he immediately surrendered. Surrendered, and with the urging of Marshal Pétain, he left the office.
The moment Lin Wei came out, the military police who had been at the door immediately followed him, surrounded Lin Wei, and naturally took protective measures. Lin Wei smiled awkwardly at Marshal Pétain, "I'm sorry, Marshal, you are also You know, many people want my life! Marshal, don’t mind some precautions!”
"It doesn't matter!" Marshal Pétain said with a smile. In this way, Lin Wei and his party slowly walked out of the Elysée Palace, and after getting into the car, Crawford immediately asked, "Leader, where will our next trip be? Should we go directly to the Skoda Arsenal, or in France?" Stay for a while?" Crawford was very concerned about Lin Wei's thoughts, because it was Crawford who carried out the specific work of arranging the itinerary.
"Stay for a few more days!" Lin Wei no longer looked like he was in the Presidential Palace. His eyes were full of thoughts and he said, "The Foreign Legion cannot be left to Heinkel alone. He is not capable enough. Furthermore, it is completely left to France." I don't trust anyone who controls the Foreign Legion!" Lin Wei's voice was full of strange rhythms amid the slight sound of the car engine. If Heinkel, who has never been a soldier, is completely allowed to lead the Foreign Legion, the fate of the Foreign Legion will be very tragic. Lin Wei must find a very powerful deputy, but this person cannot be German, because this If so, it would be too obvious that Lin Wei is planning to intervene in the French Foreign Legion.
"Can't he be French?" Crawford also fell silent. This person is not difficult to find. At least Crawford can find several people in his mind, but they are all German, and Crawford also I understood that Germans were not suitable for this task, so I was confused for a while.
"Yes, you find me an Italian. I don't know this person's name, but he single-handedly destroyed the mafia that no one can control. With this ability, he can play the role of Haidri next to Heinkel." Xi's role!" Lin Wei slapped his thigh and said, "Asking for people from Italy, I believe that even Mussolini really hopes that this thing will succeed and can put his hand into the French people's pockets. It's no wonder that he is unhappy. !" There is another thing Lin Wei did not say, that is, France's dissatisfaction will only be transferred to Italy, and Germany can completely ignore its intention to control the Foreign Legion.
The Mafia first originated in Sicily, Italy. As the tip of the Apennine Peninsula on the European continent, Sicily is a natural link connecting the Mediterranean and the two continents of Europe and Africa. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. By the end of the 19th century, they used their protection to penetrate into various industries and become "partners". According to official statistics, the Mafia at this time already had 39 factions, and their industries had penetrated into various fields such as casinos, brothels, theaters, hotels, construction and transportation. They were used by traveling doctors, small businessmen and hawkers throughout Italy, and even high-ranking officials. Our companies are not immune, and the profits they pay to the mafia account for 20% of their income. The Mafia has become a force that cannot be ignored in Italy.
Lin Wei didn't know why the Mafia and Mussolini clashed, but he knew one thing, that is, in Lin Wei's eyes, the mysterious Mafia did not even make waves under Mussolini's rule. Lin Wei was not interested in knowing the inside story of the duel between Mussolini and the Mafia. What Lin Wei was interested in was, who was the person who could kill the mysterious Mafia? And the person who strikes the Mafia like an iron fist and makes it disappear is undoubtedly the person Lin Wei needs very much.