The Rise of the Third Reich

The reason for jumping from Chapter 3 to Chapter 34 is of course Luo Luo's problem. He wrote things that he shouldn't have written. All of them have been deleted now. However, this story that mainly took place in Russia has nothing to do with the main line of the book. It's so big that even deletion doesn't affect the integrity of the story.

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In the blink of an eye, it was already a day in November 1917. In the past few months, Hersman had experienced many things, witnessed or participated in a vigorous revolution to some extent, and also obtained what he wanted. reputation, friends and future...

It was a small farewell party at the Smolny Palace, in a rather gorgeous restaurant with exquisite tableware and food. Hersmann could see that Lenin and his comrades were indeed looking forward to making peace with Germany. Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, Kamenev, Zinoviev, Bukharin and Kollontai (Ms. A Glass of Water has a very high status and is a member of the Central Committee and People’s Commissar). Lenin’s The lady and her lover also came. Trotsky's wife Natalia and his father Bronstein also came to join in the fun. The former is the daughter of a banker. Although she is a little older, she still has the same charm. The latter looked like a peasant, a very wealthy kulak from Ukraine (he claimed to own 300 dessiatines of land, equivalent to 5,000 Chinese acres). In addition, five beautiful young ladies came and took turns dancing with everyone.

There is also a very beautiful piano in the corner of the restaurant - Smolny Palace was originally a school for aristocratic girls, with many very high-end musical instruments - Chloe von Heinsberg is sitting there Play. This female diplomat has never shown her musical talent, but this time she played Beethoven's "Für Elise" very well.

Ludwig von Hersmann took off his yellow-green Russian military uniform. His time as a Russian revolutionary was over, and now he was a friend of Lenin and the Bolsheviks. His friendship with them is not a pretense, because he knows very well that Russia and Germany are not real enemies... At least until the future Third Reich overthrows the British Empire, Germany must maintain its relationship with the Soviet Union - a two-front war. , fighting against Britain and the United States and then against the Soviet Union. The Germans tried it twice in history, but neither ended well! So Hessmann is determined to prevent the second adventure of a two-front war!

And the same was true for the Soviet Union. When Germany, which pursued nationalism, was destroyed by Britain and the United States, two countries controlled by capital, the tragic ending of the Soviet Union was actually doomed - the international capital group controlled most of the world, regardless of population, capital, resources and technology. With an overwhelming advantage, it is only a matter of time before the Soviet Union is destroyed!

In the restaurant, cocktail parties and dances took turns, and Chloe and two other Russian girls played the piano one after another. Hersman danced with every lady present, and was poured a lot of wine - perhaps because he wanted to talk to him about something, but the Russian did not bring out the vodka, otherwise Hersman would have been drunk by now. It's personnel matters.

"Perhaps we should go out and enjoy the night breeze," Lenin said to Hessmann, who had also drank a lot but was not very drunk. "It's very warm tonight. When you come back from Germany, you'll have a taste of Russian winter."

Looking from the spacious large stone balcony is an empty square, opposite is the blue Smolny Monastery, solemn and luxurious, showing the glory and wealth of the Russian Empire in the past, and also showing the potential of the future Red Empire. It is the largest country in the world in terms of territorial (homeland) area and the most populous country in the entire white world. Industrialization had initially been achieved before World War I, and the total mileage of railway operations was second only to the United States. Once such a huge country was integrated by the Bolsheviks with an iron fist, any idea of ​​easily defeating them would be very unrealistic. If you add the United States and the British Empire, it will be even harder for Germany to win!

Moreover, Hersman was well aware of the outcome and weaknesses of the Soviet Union. This country did not have many advantages at all in an era of peaceful development. If Germany could replace the United States as the world's master, it would not be difficult to dismantle this red empire.

"Ludwig, I know you sincerely want to promote peace." Lenin sat down in a comfortable easy chair, a solemn look on his face. "And I am also willing to promote peace, which is good for you and me, so I have also given quite good conditions. This is our bottom line."

The conditions given by Lenin are composed of light and dark parts. On the bright side, there are six:

1. Both sides give up on annexing the territories they occupied during the war and withdraw their occupying forces as soon as possible.

2. Completely restore the political independence lost by the peoples of various countries during the war;

3. Ensure that ethnic groups that did not gain political independence before the war enjoy the right to self-determination;

4. Use legislation to stipulate the cultural independence and administrative autonomy of each ethnic minority;

5. Give up the pursuit of compensation and "war expenses" from other countries;

6. Grant autonomy and political independence to the colonies in accordance with the principles of points 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Such conditions are of course deceptive. Perhaps they could have been discussed before Kerensky's offensive. In the current situation, to impose such conditions can only be said to be political imbecility.

Therefore, the Bolsheviks also set out secret conditions for peace talks, which were also six:

1. Both sides immediately cease fire and withdraw 5 kilometers from their respective fronts;

2. Hold referendums based on the principle of national self-determination in Russian Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Livonia, Livland, Courland and other places to decide whether to separate from Russia and establish an independent country;

3. Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire shall not annex Russian Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Livonia, Livland, Courland and other places, and shall not raise new territorial claims against Russia;

4. The borders between Russia, Türkiye and Romania are restored to their pre-war status;

5. Germany and its allies withdraw their troops from Russian territory except Russian Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Livonia, Livland, and Courland;

6. Russia paid Germany a one-time payment of 600 tons of gold.

Hersman knew that the Bolsheviks still had room to make concessions, such as agreeing to independence for Ukraine and Finland. But this was meaningless for Germany, which would be defeated in more than a year.

For Germany now, there are only two meaningful things. One is to achieve a draw on the Western Front - when the U.S. military is about to arrive in large numbers, Britain and France will definitely fight for their lives to resist, using the static war style of World War I, A quick resolution is impossible. The only thing we can do is delay and drag out a draw. Of course, this is difficult to do!

The second is to prepare for recovery after the defeat. If Germany loses the war, then the previous treaty signed with Russia will be useless paper. For Germany, only interests that can still be guaranteed after defeat are meaningful, such as the gold that has been obtained; such as Germany's interests in Estonia and Latvia - Hersman remembers that the Soviet Union did not transfer these two until World War II. a small country on the Baltic coast.

Hessmann thought of this and replied in a very sincere tone: "I understand the concessions made by the Bolsheviks... Considering the tension on the Western Front, we in Germany should restore peace on the Eastern Front as soon as possible! When I return to Berlin, I will do my best Convince the superiors. If they want anything else, I will suggest if possible that they ask for the Tsar's treasures instead of Russian territory."

Treasures are easy to talk about, just like the gold in Kazan. It is normal for them to be lost in the chaos of war. The Bolsheviks cannot be blamed. But if the territory is lost in large areas, the nature is completely different.

"Well, I know you are our true friend, but it's a pity that you are just a captain." Lenin said in a melancholy bass voice, "If your efforts are not successful in the end, you are still our friend, and I hope you can do it again." Go back to Russia."

At this time Lenin stood up, stretched out his right hand, and held it with Hessmann.

"It's a deal!" Hessman felt Lenin's hand holding it very strongly, as if he couldn't bear to leave. "And I won't come back empty-handed... I will bring cannons, machine guns and ammunition to your army! If you need it, I will also bring military advisers and engineers to help you train your army and help Petersburg's factories resume production as soon as possible !”

Lenin suddenly emphasized his tone, "Besides, I also hope that you will become the leader of Germany one day in the future!"

The silence on the balcony lasted for a long time. Hessmann said nothing, as if he was shocked by Lenin's words. Then Lenin said: "Ludwig, you participated in a real revolution and played a huge role. Your contribution to the October Revolution was huge. In terms of political means, you are infinitely superior to Karl Liebknecht!"

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