The residents cheered and surrounded the soldiers who defended the Wehrmacht. They wanted to touch the gray uniforms on the soldiers with their hands, and the expressions on their faces were as if they were in a dream. They touched it and finally knew that they were not dreaming. The country's soldiers and the German armed forces were finally here!
Lin Wei had no intention of competing with the National Defense Forces. After all, the National Defense Forces were the regular armed forces of the country. He just called Heinz over, "Heinz, take 300 military police to the French military camp and tell them that as long as they hand over their weapons, We will never make things difficult for them and ensure their safety."
"Yes, leader" Heinz immediately took three hundred military police to the French military camp.
Looking at these residents who are crying with joy, what kind of expression is that? Almost every resident, regardless of age, has a sense of vicissitudes of life. This is a deep sadness that can only be felt in an environment of great worry and fear. expression.
People are crying, their soldiers, their soldiers, finally came back today after so many years! They no longer have to lower their heads and live like dogs in the shadow of the French, Belgian, and Dutch military and police!
The French should know what happened in the Rhineland by now, right? But it was already too late, the Rhineland would be completely in German hands, and the French would have to pay the price for their poor efficiency.
Lin Wei greeted all the communication troops he brought, "Signal troops, now send reports to the secret branches of the SS in various cities west of the Rhine. The operation has begun. We must cooperate with the advancing Wehrmacht to control the Rhineland in a short time. Retreat and be patient." , use all your strength,".
From Cologne to Mainz, Essen, or Dortmund, personnel from various branches west of the Rhine took out guns that were not normally allowed to be brought out and quickly mobilized personnel to surround the French, Belgians, and Dutch in the military camp. These people were dreaming They didn't expect that there was such a powerful force under their noses. The National Defense Forces that arrived later subdued these foreign garrison troops without much effort.
Lin Wei ordered the tanks to be driven into the military camp. Heinz had not returned with 300 military police, so Lin Wei had to take the remaining military police to visit the French military camp.
In fact, this cannot be said to be a French military camp. There are three national flags in the military camp: France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. It is difficult to imagine that during the Second Empire, small countries like Belgium and the Netherlands would be so disrespectful to Germany, but in this world It depends on strength. Based on Germany's situation in the past few years, it seems that a country can bully it. It seems that Poland is still coveting East Prussia.
Looking from a distance, in the military camp, a Frenchman wearing a khaki lieutenant colonel uniform was banging the table and yelling something. Lin Wei couldn't hear clearly because it was too far away, but he guessed that the Gallic chicken was scolding Germany for blatantly violating the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Convention and blatantly marching into the Rhine Demilitarized Zone.
It can be seen that Heinz is trying his best to endure the urge to draw his gun and kill. The French lieutenant colonel is still nagging about these trivial matters. Doesn't he have the consciousness of being a prisoner? Looking at the few lieutenants behind him who were already working hard, Lin Wei felt that it was not that the more capable and high-ranking officers were, the greater their achievements. This rule was universal.
Maybe more than ten years of military occupation have made the French forget that they would not have won the World War without the help of the British. Maybe they have become accustomed to showing off their power on German soil, maybe... many maybes. But the Rhineland Demilitarized Zone now no longer exists. Germany's move proves that Germany, which was struggling in the post-war crisis, has overcome the negative impact of World War I and has begun to exercise its sovereignty again.
After today, the Wehrmacht wearing gray military uniforms (the SS is still part of the militia) will use dignity and weapons to prove to the world: Germany is no longer a defenseless country!
Lin Wei jumped off No. 4, which had already entered the military camp, and walked to Adjutant Heinz, "Heinz, what's going on? These French people aren't ready to hand over their weapons?"
"Yes, leader, these occupying troops don't seem to have the consciousness to be prisoners at all. From just now until now, the lieutenant colonel has only been protesting," Heinz said feeling helpless.
The French lieutenant colonel didn't understand what was going on. The man who had just arrogantly told him to put down his weapon now respectfully asked the young man who had just come over for instructions, seemingly not taking him, the lieutenant colonel, seriously.
"I protest, I protest against you... I am a French lieutenant colonel." The ignored French lieutenant colonel continued to roar.
"Shut up, Gallic Rooster." Lin Wei is a person who likes silence very much, and especially doesn't like people shouting loudly in front of him. If it were Hitler, Lin Wei could tolerate it, but if it were anyone else, Lin Wei would really be rude to her.
"Leader, telegrams have been sent from various regions west of the Rhine. Among them, the head of the Essen branch in your hometown said that they have succeeded. The National Defense Force has been stationed in Essen, and other regions are also progressing smoothly." The correspondent reported to Lin Wei that he had just received Get the news.
The ignored French lieutenant colonel came out to show his presence again, "You can't treat a distinguished French lieutenant colonel like this and ask your commander to come out and talk to me."
Demeanor, demeanor, Lin Wei kept reminding himself, so as not to kill this annoying fly by himself. Finally, Lin Wei squeezed out a smile, "Dear Lieutenant Colonel, I am the commander of this unit, and I have been ordered to do so." Lead this army to take over the Rhineland, now let's talk about how to hand over smoothly."
"So, your military rank," the French lieutenant colonel said arrogantly.
Hiss... Heinz next to him couldn't bear to hear it. This lieutenant colonel is so stupid. Do all officers in the French army have this kind of virtue? However, Lin Wei's reaction almost lowered his chin. Lin Wei put on a friendly smile and said impeccably, "Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, I am the national leader of the SS, a first-class general, Prime Minister of Bavaria, and Krupp Military Industry Heir, now we can talk."
Hearing that Lin Wei was both the leader and the prime minister, the French lieutenant colonel's attitude changed obviously, "Oh? It turns out, Mr. General, about your blatant violation of the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Convention and your blatant march into the Rhine Demilitarized Zone. , Aren’t you afraid of international sanctions? You know, as long as we in France move a little finger, Germany will cease to exist.”
Seeing the French lieutenant colonel's remarks, Lin Wei really doubted how he became a lieutenant colonel. France after World War I was not much better than Germany. France sacrificed 1.3 million young men in World War I, and the domestic economy suffered due to The war took place in mainland France and caused great losses to the French industrial areas. France has always liked to engage in some activities, such as military parades, inviting leaders of other countries to visit the French army, and telling the world: France is very powerful, our country’s army is very elite, don’t mess with me!
But how could the French, who are strong on the outside and do nothing on the inside, hide it from the eyes that have always cared about it? It is impossible to resolve the thousand-year feud between Germany and France. The dialogue between Germany and France requires strength to speak for itself. It must be tough. The two countries have had countless confrontations. Weakness The request will only make the Gallic chicken look down upon, and France will think that Germany is easy to bully. There is a saying that the person who knows you best is your enemy.
Lin Wei didn't pay attention to the lieutenant colonel's pretentious gesture. He turned to look at the surrounded French occupying forces in the middle of the military camp and said softly, "Mr. lieutenant colonel, the Rhineland has returned to Germany. I hope you face the reality. Besides... even now If we fight, my troops can send you back to your hometown even with their fists."
"You... you... I protest..." The French lieutenant colonel protested incoherently. Perhaps... the French colonel's self-esteem was hit
"Leader, General Ludwig and the generals of the Wehrmacht are here," a staff officer came over to report.
"Oh? The generals are here?" Lin Wei immediately ordered, "line up to greet them and distribute national flags to all residents."
"It's the leader." All the gendarmes opened their backpacks, which contained national flags. Lin Wei ordered them to bring them and distribute them to the residents of the Rhineland.
The French lieutenant colonel had very sharp ears. When he heard the generals of the National Defense Force coming, he immediately came over and said, "Mr. General, let's welcome them together. After all, there are still some matters to be done in the handover of the station."
"Residence handover? He is obviously a prisoner." Heinz and the military police present broke out in sweat.
"Okay, Mr. Lieutenant Colonel" Lin Wei's words made these military policemen almost fall down.
The people of the Rhineland were in a state of excitement. They took the initiative to call on their neighbors, and everyone who could be summoned stood on both sides of the street. The women held bread in their hands, and the men took out their hard-earned savings to buy cigarettes, candies, beer... and everything else they could buy.
More than ten years of military occupation has finally ended. The residents of the Rhineland no longer have to endure the pain of subjugation. They no longer need to worry about being exploited at all levels or that their lives are not guaranteed. Now there is a sea of joy here.
The military policemen of the SS were originally elites selected from all over the country. They were tall in stature and had stern faces. According to Lin Wei's order, they stood three meters tall on both sides of the street. In the center of the town, the military policemen hung a huge swastika flag. The swastika flag made the residents of the town curious, but who cares about these things now that they are immersed in a sea of happiness
Loeb stood on the east bank and talked happily with Brauchitsch, and laughed heartily from time to time.
"Okay, everyone, be serious and prepare to enter the city. Don't let the residents of the Rhineland think that the German generals are so frivolous. Look at Major General Guderian looking at you. Why is it that the older you get, the less serious you are." General Ludwig pointed at the quiet Guderian and interrupted the conversation between the two.
German soldiers are ready to enter their territory!
We marched from the east coast to the German land. What I saw was one face after another full of vicissitudes of life. People here are generally malnourished and poorly dressed. They waved the German flag vigorously. Their skinny hands kept waving, coupled with the excited expressions on their faces, it looked really sad.