Battle of the Third Reich

Xu Jun had no intention of purging Ribbentrop from the beginning, and as Ribbentrop expected from the beginning, he felt that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Third Reich was very valuable.

This man's political ability is extremely mediocre, and his ability to judge the international situation is even more pitiful. When he is a rookie-like guy who serves as the empire's foreign minister, Hitler is blind to his dog's eyes.

However, this man possessed capabilities not possessed by a professional diplomat. His early business experience gave him a businessman-like sense of smell and superb social skills. Of course, he also inherited a businessman's shallow moral concept.

If in a peaceful period, Xu Jun will definitely put such a person to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs without hesitation.

The so-called diplomacy is no small matter. Letting this guy who never puts the diplomatic ethics in the eye is responsible for German foreign affairs. This is just a joke.

However, at this time, Xu Jun just needs such a person to solve some headaches for himself diplomatically. As the so-called wicked people have their own wicked grinds, rogues are more rogues, and current affairs create heroes and chaos The characters, the crowing dog thieves, if used properly, are also a force to be reckoned with.

However, Xu Jun wouldn’t be so naive as to take the champagne merchant directly and use it. This guy has always regarded himself as Hitler’s hardcore. In fact, Hitler really regarded it as a big trust in his left and right arms, and pulled this guy directly into his own. Team, maybe he was secretly sold to him one day.

Therefore, Xu Jun decided to knock on Ribbentrop before using it, letting this clever guy know what would happen if he stood in the wrong position.

It now appears that the head of state’s beating plan was very successful, at least in the intelligence department’s surveillance report.

When Ribbentrop learned from Newlight that Xu Jun had issued his amnesty and also left him a post of Deputy Foreign Minister of the Empire, he gave the portrait of Hitler hanging on the fireplace in his home that night It was withdrawn and replaced with a bust of Reinhardt's uniform.

The next day, Ribbentrop wrote a heartfelt allegiance to Xu Jun, who was far away in Paris. In addition to the clichés of flattery and flattery, he also sincerely asked Xu Jun for nothing. The family expressed gratitude and was extremely excited for Xu Jun’s willingness to use people with such a background. In return for Xu Jun’s generosity and respect, he vowed to be extremely loyal to His Excellency the Head of State without reservation.

Xu Jun has not been fascinated by this magnificent allegiance book of allegiance. He only believes in his own vision and the wisdom of Ribbentrop. As long as this person sees substantial benefits, his loyalty will be beyond doubt. .

Now, Xu Jun was sitting behind his huge black desk, watching the German diplomatic genius silently expressing his indignation there, but his mind had already ran to the distant Baltic Sea.

The document in front of me is a diplomatic memorandum of understanding, which is more like a circular in nature. It is full of crappy lies and artificial bluffs, and even a hint of threat if you taste carefully.

This made Xu Jun feel very uncomfortable. Especially when he knew the history very well, the words in the memo and the truth behind him made him sick.

"Now it is necessary to put an end to all conspiracies between the British and French attempts to spread the dissension and mistrust between Sude and the Baltic coast. Molotov really thought we would believe these nonsense?"

Kettle, the commander-in-chief of the headquarters who had been silent for a long time, put down the copy of the file in his hand and shook his head.

"He doesn't care if we believe this, Your Excellency Chief of Staff. Molotov is a veteran who can open his eyes and talk nonsense. I have dealt with him several times, this guy is arrogant and ignorant to the point of being extremely annoying, and No diplomatic skills and mind (it sounds like he was talking about himself), but only by virtue of his extreme loyalty to Stalin, he climbed to the present position (this is also surprisingly similar), this opponent is not It's hard to deal with, but the key now is..."

Ribbentrop turned his face and looked at Xu Jun.

"The key now is that we simply don't have any energy to intervene in things over there. The Russians had already anticipated this, so they dared to send this ridiculous memo so straightforwardly."

Xu Jun tapped the document on the desktop lightly with his finger.

"Lithuania has been occupied, Latvia and Estonia are doing their final resistance, and the Russians are building their "Western defense", and we can only sit here and watch this happen before our eyes. This is really It's a depressing thing."

Xu Jun stood up and walked to the map hanging on the office wall, drawing a line on the map with a red pen.

"The three Baltic states have been annexed, and Russia can easily cut off our maritime ties with Finland, and then control the entire Baltic sea route. The three Baltic states plus Belarus and Ukraine, Russia's "western defense" architecture It's already taking shape, this is indeed a huge strategic defense system...but..."

Xu Jun turned his face and looked at the men standing behind him.

"Is this really a "defense line"? I personally doubt it."

Xu Jun drew several circles on the map.

"My head, you mean, the Russians are not building a line of defense...then...a benevolent God."

Hald, the Army Chief of Staff, immediately understood Xu Jun's meaning, and he exclaimed involuntarily.

"My head of state. Do you mean that Russia will attack us? How is this possible? We have been trying our best to maintain our relationship with Russia, and they, like us, continue to transport the strategic material resources we need, if they Why do you want to attack us? I don’t believe there will be war between Sud and Germany unless Stalin is crazy..."

Ribbentrop also exclaimed.

"Can you guarantee that he won't go crazy suddenly? Ribbentrop."

Xu Jun looked coldly at the panic vice minister of foreign affairs.

"If they want to preemptively eliminate Germany, the primary goal and greatest threat that hinders Russia's expansion in Europe, we will have no way to fight back.

I saw Stalin's ambition and determination from Russia's annexation of the three Baltic states. This is an elusive and terrible opponent. No one can know what he is thinking and what he will do next.

This man and Hitler have many things in common, the same arrogance, the same self-confidence, the same risk-taking. Therefore, if Russia suddenly launched an attack on Europe, I would not be surprised. "

Xu Jun said lightly on his back.

"But, my head, I still doubt that Russia will attack us. Of course, I don’t mean to question your judgment, but I think you rely on a "Western The "defense line" feels a little bit of this kind of judgment... worried.

If your judgment is correct, then we must immediately adjust Germany's later strategy and foreign policy accordingly, which will inevitably damage our friendly relations with Russia and Germany's diplomatic reputation, and more seriously Yes, this is likely to lead to our direct armed confrontation with Russia. I think this is really not a wise decision at this time. "

Hald said hesitantly.

"You are right. All this is just my personal speculation. I haven't got any information about this yet. However, under the current situation, we still have to deal with the sudden Preparation for the situation.

As you said, I know that it is too early to make a judgment. I personally hope that the friendly relationship between Germany and Russia can be maintained, because this is really the best for the two countries. the result of.

However, we can't take this lightly now. Who dares to guarantee that he knows the true thinking of the Russian side. What I can guarantee now is that within half a year, there will not be any changes in the relations between our two countries. They will also need time to digest the three Baltic states and build this line of defense.

Regarding the "Western Defense" information I said earlier, the eyes of Odin are collating and will be sent to your hands soon. "

Xu Jun slowly walked back to his desk and stroked the desktop.

"Don’t think of me as a madman like Hitler. I have no interest in the crazy ideas of conquering the Slavs and seizing the empty barren land of Russia. I only care about the security and stability of Germany and Europe, and the restoration of the great Germany. Is my only goal."

"I will order the staff to evaluate your questions, my head of state. As you said, we have to be prepared to deal with all emergencies, especially Russia, which seems to be not very reliable now. ally."

Seeing Xu Jun a little unhappy, Halde said quickly and respectfully.

"Remember to submit a report to me as soon as possible, and Odin's Eye will give you comprehensive intelligence support."

Xu Jun sat back in his chair. He looked up at Ribbentrop and said, "You know how to reply to the Russians, and the things over there will be left to you. Remember, you have nothing in front. Hear, we and Russia are our closest allies."

"Of course, my head, we are the closest allies."

Ribbentrop nodded and answered.

"Speaking of "the closest ally", this is something you handed in. Can you tell me what this group of guys think, so simple questions need to be considered for so long?"

Xu Jun pulled out a document from the pile of documents at his desk and handed it to Ribbentrop.

"This... My head, actually His Excellency Mussolini has arrived in Munich, so..."

Ribbentrop looked at the **** on the document and hesitated to answer.

"Where do I still have time to go to Munich and talk to him, let him come to Paris to see me and tell him that if he can't give Germany a satisfactory explanation this time, all the consequences will be borne by him personally." Xu Jun frowned coldly Said.

"Ah, is such a tone too... obey, my head."

Ribbentrop bowed his head respectfully in Xu Jun's cold eyes.