The Third Reich: I seized power

“Your Excellency, according to the treaty signed at the beginning, in half a month’s time, the Saarland will hold a referendum to decide the ownership of the Saarland.” Deputy Prime Minister Papen said.

Hess nodded, the importance of Saarland, he was naturally very clear.

“How? Will there be problems with the referendum? Hess asked.

“Your Excellency, this will not be a problem. Over the past year, we have also developed a lot of presence in Saarland. More than 90 percent of the Saars had their hearts set for the Third Reich. If we have a referendum, we will definitely win! Paul Goebbels also said.

In the past, Goebbels’ propaganda agency had also been active in the Saarland.

“Well, everyone is worried that the Gauls will repent.” Hess said.

“Yes, Your Excellency. Since the end of the last war, the Gauls have been trying to weaken us to the maximum. They sent troops to occupy Saarland precisely for this purpose. In order to weaken the strength of the empire, the Gauls would naturally do everything possible to prevent the return of the Saarland to the empire. Over the past decade, the Gauls have also used various methods to suppress the Sals, cultivate lackeys, and divide the forces loyal to the empire. However, they all failed. Von Kološik also said.

That is, if the result of the referendum is the return of the Saarland to the empire. Then, it is very likely that the Gauls will not recognize the situation and even directly occupy the Saarland. And we are very likely to have a conflict with the Gauls over the Saarland, or even turn into a war. Hess said.

“Yes, Your Excellency, this is what worries us too.” Deputy Prime Minister Papen said.

“Your Excellency, General, if we go to war with the Gauls because of the Saarland, will we be able to defeat them?” Hess asked.

The other cabinet officials also looked at the Minister of Defense, General Bromberg.

“Your Excellency, in terms of current strength, we undoubtedly have a certain gap compared to the Gauls. The Gauls were hit hard by the economic crisis. However, it is still better than us. They also have far more standing troops than we do. They now have a standing army of more than 600,000 men. But even so, if we really went to war, we would not necessarily lose to the Gauls. “Admiral Bromberg looks confident.

Even if the Third Reich was at an absolute disadvantage in terms of military strength compared to Gaul.

However, the fighting power of the army of the Third Reich was definitely stronger than that of the Gauls. In particular, the Third Reich formed a powerful armored force, and once it started, it would be inevitable to defeat the Gauls.

“Our enemies are not only Gauls. If only the Gauls, the empire was not afraid of them. However, the kingdom of Flanders and the Gauls are already wearing the same pants. In addition, the attitude of the Sun Never Sets Empire is also very important. Foreign Minister Konstantin von Neurat reminded.

“Indeed, the attitude of the Sun Never Sets Empire is very important. If the Sun Never Sets Empire does not intervene, we can take a tough attitude. Admiral Bromberg said.

“The possibility of the Sun Never Setting Empire meddling in this issue will not be great, after all, this is the Gauls who do not abide by the treaty. Moreover, the Sun Never Sets Empire may not be willing to see the Gauls annex the Saarland. Although they are allies, there are also sharp contradictions. Hess said.

The cabinet officials nodded one after another, but everyone couldn’t help but be a little worried.

If a conflict is triggered, or even a war, it will be a heavy blow to the Third Reich.

After all, the current Third Reich is in the process of recovery, and its strength is far from being restored to its strongest state.

“So be prepared for both. The Wehrmacht secretly prepared for battle. If the Gauls want to repent, then we will send troops directly into the Saarland. If the Gauls dare to attack us, then the war begins. However, I think there is a high probability that the Gauls will compromise and back down. Hess said.

“Yes, Your Excellency. I suggest that preparations for the second round of the expansion plan can begin. If a violent conflict or even war breaks out, mobilize immediately. In this way, we will have enough strength to deal with the Gauls, already the Kingdom of Flanders. Admiral Bromberg suggested.

Hess thought for a moment, then nodded.

“Yes, preparations for the second round of the expansion plan can begin.”

According to the plan, after the second round of enlargement, the Wehrmacht of the Third Reich will be expanded from 300,000 to 800,000.

Such a military force is already very strong in this era.

Even the Gauls and the Flanders kingdoms combined were no match for the Third Reich.

“Gentlemen, the Third Reich must show our resolve in the case of Saarland. In this way, our enemies will be afraid and compromised! Once we compromise and retreat, the enemy will only think that we are a bully, and will bully us even harder! “Hess is resolute.