Empire in Progress

Chapter 72: Berlin Olympics

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On the morning of March 21st, Lin Wei, who had stayed for half a month, took Linda and his son back to Berlin. Gustav and Berta both came out of the Huger Villa to see each other off. To be honest, Lin Wei didn't like it. In this situation, I had to change the subject: "Father, you have to worry more about the production of tanks, for the sake of the Krupp family and Germany's future military strength." After a pause, he looked at Gustav's gray hair on his temples. Said: "But take care of yourself, watch me trample England and France under my feet in the future."

Listening to Lin Wei's thoughtful words, Gu Si Ah smiled in admiration: "Lampard, dad will ensure that he is in good health waiting for that day to come. Remember to take good care of little Albert after arriving in Berlin. This little guy is very naughty. Haha, haha." At this point, he looked at the military police behind Lin Wei and said, "Go quickly, those soldiers are waiting for you now, didn't I teach you to be punctual?".

"Father, please take care of yourself." Although Lin Wei was not a pure soldier, he saluted Gustav with a standard military salute and then led Linda and her son into the car.

"Haha, this boy" Gustave smiled and shook his head, looking at his wife Berta: "Berta, let's go in too, I don't know how long it has been since we held hands", he said Gustav held Berta's hand, as if he had returned to his youth, and slowly walked into Hugel's villa.

Soon Lin Wei and Linda's mother and son returned to Berlin. When Hitler learned about it, he immediately invited them to the Chancellery. After Lin Wei considered it, he brought Linda, mother and son to the Chancellery. At this time, Hitler looked radiant and seemed to have made a surprise attack. The success of the Rhineland greatly enhanced Hitler's domestic reputation.

"Oh, Lampard welcomes you back." Hitler stood up and said with an exaggerated smile. Lin Wei proposed a surprise attack on the Rhineland plan, which greatly benefited Hitler. He also looked at Lin Wei differently, but his eyes immediately shifted: "Oh, Look what this is? This child is really the darling of God. He will definitely be a general when he grows up, with a handsome face and a healthy body." Seeing Lin Wei's son, Hitler gave a heartfelt praise.

"Mrs. Lampard, can you give me a hug?" Hitler was like a kind-hearted priest. At Lin Wei's signal, Linda handed the child into Hitler's hands: "Look, what a cute little guy. ah".

Suddenly Hitler raised his head and said with fiery eyes: "Lampard, I remember you said you wanted me to be the godfather of your child, do you still remember?"

"Of course I remember, head of state," Lin Wei quickly replied, "I think this is also an honor for this child."

"Haha, as long as you remember," Hitler danced happily, and then pondered again; "What gift should I give my godson?" Hitler mumbled.

"Yes, it's him." Hitler turned around and entered the room inside the Chancellery. After a while, he took out a medal. It was an Iron Cross Class II. Lin Wei saw that this was not something Hitler often wore. He regarded it as life. The Iron Cross? "Führer, how is this possible? This is your favorite medal," Lin Wei quickly stopped him.

"Lampard, don't worry about it." Hitler didn't listen to what Lin Wei said at all. He quickly stuffed the medal into his baby: "I gave this to my godson. Haha, little guy, are you happy?" Hitler teased Little Albert.

"Giggle..." The little guy's laughter infected Hitler. Perhaps Hitler would only laugh like this from the heart when facing children.

"Führer, this is the honor you won in the war," Lin Wei still declined.

"No, no, no..." Hitler stretched out his index finger and shook it, "Now this is the honor of my godson, little Albert. Don't you think I still have one?" As he said this, Hitler took out one from his pocket. An Iron Cross First Class.

"Then, thank you, head of state." Linda pulled Lin Wei from behind, then took a step forward and said with a smile.

"Is this right?" Hitler then played with the children. It was hard to see that little Albert was not afraid of Hitler at all. You must know that Hitler was a feared person in World War II, but now he is actually having fun playing with children. in.

After a while, little Albert got sleepy, and Linda took him to the side. Only then did Hitler think of Lin Wei: "We still have a lot of things to do this year. The Olympic Games will be held in Berlin in August. We want to use this opportunity." This is the opportunity to promote our ideas to the world. Those people from the Olympic Committee are honestly looking for trouble, saying that Germany persecutes the Jews. It's just that Goering went a little too far last time when collecting donations for the Air Force. It was really making a fuss out of a molehill."

Lin Wei knew this. In 1933, the National Socialist Party headed by Adolf Hitler seized power in Germany, and serious changes occurred in the German political situation. In view of the political situation in Germany at the time, in 1934 the International Olympic Committee discussed whether to still hold the Olympic Games in Berlin, and set up a special investigation committee to go to Germany for on-site investigation.

At that time, the National Socialist Party was not interested in this thing, but Neurath and the Weimar elites insisted on holding it. Later, Hitler was worried about Linwei and Göring and they thought it was a good opportunity to expand domestic demand, so the National Socialist Party The party's attitude toward the Olympics has undergone a 180-degree change. Secondly, it wants to use the Olympics to cast a veil of peace over Germany.

They printed tons of materials promoting Germany's "prosperity and prosperity" and spent huge sums of money to build a large sports stadium with a capacity of 100,000 people, a swimming pool with 20,000 seats, and a gymnasium using granite, marble, etc. , basketball courts, etc., and also built an Olympic Village that is more luxurious than the Los Angeles Olympics.

Now we are waiting for the opening of the Olympic Games. Thinking of these, Lin Wei said: "Our concept is great and noble. Maybe some people don't understand it now, but I believe we will make the German people live a good life."

"Haha, let's go to the sports ground in a few days and have a look. It's almost ready now," Hitler suggested.

"This is my honor, head of state," Lin Wei said respectfully.

Lin Wei did not break his promise and accompanied Hitler to inspect the large sports stadium that was about to be built early the next morning. He was also accompanied by Propaganda Minister Goebbels and Air Force Minister Goering. The facts did not disappoint him. Every worker issued a With their cheerful smiles, people seem to be immersed in labor and unable to extricate themselves. This experience does not need to be expressed in words, everyone can feel it.

Everyone who knew Hitler or Lin Wei consciously stopped what they were doing, because they knew that the two people in front of them were the ones who gave them labor power, and they did not have to face the long queue at the employment agency. There is no need to worry about not having enough food for their children. The attitude of these workers towards this government is almost sincere.

Looking at the huge stadium that can accommodate 100,000 people, there are forty-nine flagpoles standing around the stadium, where the national flags of the participating countries will be raised on the opening day of the Olympic Games, which will also include China. Of course, it is disgusting Little Japan.

After inspecting the stadium, Hitler, Lin Wei, Goebbels and others came to a tavern near the stadium.

"Hmm! I can't tell that the grilled sausages in this pub are so delicious. Not bad, not bad." The fat Golin said vaguely while stuffing the sausage into his mouth.

Goering's behavior was not at all like what a high-ranking government official should do, and everyone present could not help but feel contempt. Goebbels turned his face as if he didn't recognize him.

"By the way, look at this?" Hitler asked his secretary to bring out a set of white sportswear. Hitler pointed at the sportswear and said, "I designed this. How about it? It's beautiful, isn't it?"

"Oh, Führer, this is so beautiful. Our athletes should all enter the stadium wearing the clothes you designed." Göring was the first to praise it, and it was obvious that Hitler was very impressed.

Lin Wei said nothing, but he had to admit that the clothes designed by Hitler were very beautiful. "Maybe it would be a good choice for him to become a tailor," Lin Wei couldn't help but thought to himself.

"Lampard, what do you think?" Hitler didn't listen to Goering's compliment. Hitler knew who he was surrounded by. So far, only Lin Wei has not changed his attitude after Hitler became German Chancellor.

Lin Wei took off his SS uniform and hat and put on this white outfit. Although Lin Wei was not tall, he was very well-proportioned. Putting on this outfit, everyone felt their eyes brightened, and they all praised Hitler's vision. : "Führer, I have to say that you should have been an artist," Lin Wei said seriously after changing his clothes.

"Haha, actually I wanted to be an artist, but someone had to take responsibility for the chaotic situation in Germany at that time, so I showed up." Hitler's face showed signs of excitement, causing Lin Wei and Goebbels to move away quickly. topic, lest Hitler let the people see him go crazy in this tavern.

"Lampard, I heard that the Italians are about to reach Addis Ababa, the capital of Abyssinia. Is that true?" Goebbels quickly changed the subject.