"It's serious, what else can we do?" Huo Qingyun sighed and said softly: "It's me that dragged you down, and my brothers are uneasy..."

"What nonsense are you talking about?!" Peng Chengji frowned and snorted coldly: "Our first team has always been one, so where is there any burden or not?! Say less of this kind of thing to me in the future!"

But wasn't Peng Chengji uneasy?! He didn't mention the way of handling it, which was more psychological pressure for them! In fact, this was also a kind of punishment.

The war in Shanghai was in full swing, and Europe was not calm! Hitler had begun to test the reactions of the nations, and the first move he made was to merge Austria and Germany.

In fact, the relationship between Germany and Austria is very close. Even the two countries have a natural intention to merge. The early differences between them are dependent on who will dominate Germany.

A war broke out between Prussia and Austria, which control Germany, even launched for this, so this war was also called the "Battle of Germany" or "Brothers' Battle" in Germany and Austria.

Even even if Germany finally won the victory, it did not require Austria to cede land and pay compensation in the Franco-Prussian War. On the contrary, in the Franco-Prussian War, Central and South Germany was willing to volunteer to join the North German team to start war against France for the "German nation".

This eventually led to the powerful Germany of William I later. Therefore, it can be said that the two countries naturally regard each other as their own brothers.

In 1918, the Austro-Hungarian Empire split, which led to the German-speaking regions that originally belonged to Austria, wanting to unify with Germany. But how could France, which was all determined to curb Germany, agree?!

Therefore, they ordered the ban on the merger of Germany and Austria in the Treaty of Versailles and the Treaty of Saint-Germain. But this did not stop the Austrian people from calling for mergers.

In the early 1930s, calls for support for the merger of Germany and Austria became increasingly high. Because Austria's economic downturns since 1920, high unemployment and business sluggishness made everyone at a loss and were dissatisfied.

The Austrian government was also very interested in this, and they even proposed to establish a customs alliance with Germany in 1931. However, the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany reduced the enthusiasm of the Austrian government.

Despite this, Germany's rapid rise also made the Austrian people extremely envious. At this time, joining the Nazis was a very fashionable thing to say!

But Austrian officials do not want to lose their status. They declared the Nazis an illegal organization and banned them. The consequence of this was that the Austrian Nazi Party chose to assassinate Taulphes in an attempt to launch a coup!

But they failed, and many Austrian Nazis fled to Germany. Now, in Hitler's view, the time for merger of Germany and Austria was ripe, and he had coveted the German-speaking region of Austria for a long time.

"Werner. How is the situation?! How are our troops prepared?!" In the conference room of the Presidential Palace, Hitler said in a deep voice to the Minister of War, Commander-in-Chief of the German Armed Forces, and Marshal Werner Edward Fritz von Blomburg.

"First of the People's Republic of China, our troops are ready! We can fight for Germany at any time!" Werner stood up and said in a deep voice to Hitler: "We will take back the glory of our Germany!"

"Very good! How did Constantine, how did Britain and those damn French guys react?!" Hitler nodded, turned his head toward Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop, and said in a deep voice.

Former Foreign Minister Constantine von Newwright was sent to do whatever the minister had to do because he did not advocate expansion's political philosophy was not in line with Hitler's appetite.

As Hitler's confidant, Ribbintrov naturally took this position.

"My Head of State! I have tried my best to communicate in this regard. I have obtained the approval of Prime Minister Chamberlain of the United Kingdom, but he also said that we must not destroy the order in Europe..."

Ribbentrop stood up respectfully and said to Hitler: "First of the People, we still need some time to send those damn French men. Although we have recovered our army, we still need time to face the British and French coalition forces..."

Hitler nodded and said in a deep voice: "Yes! I know, I know we still need time! Damn. I really want to put the butts of those French guys first! Drag that damn train box out and smash it! But I know, we still need time!"

As he said that, Hitler stood up excitedly! He shouted: "So we need a unified Germany, we need all our compatriots to unite! Take that damn Frenchman! Drive away those damn Jews! Victory and glory belong to Germany!"

"Hi! Hitler!!" Everyone stood up and performed a Nazi ritual at Hitler.

"My fellows, my soldiers! I need your hard work, for Germany! For our glory!" Hitler swept over the crowd and shouted: "Believe me! We will make those damn bastards who have been bullying Germany!"

"Hi! Hitler!!"

September 30, Vienna, Austria.

"You all tell me what should we do?" In the Austrian Prime Minister's office, Prime Minister Kurt Schwesnig of the First Republic of Austria said to officials around him.

"The people in Prussia sent me diplomatic notes, and they asked us to legalize the Nazis! If they did, you know what would be the result!"

But everyone didn't say anything, and only then did he know what to do. Kurt Schusnig, who was born in an Austrian aristocratic family, served in the Austrian-Hungarian team during World War I.

The political party he is currently in is called the "Christian Socialist Party". In 1933, the republic gradually collapsed due to the dissolution of the parliament. After the Austrian Civil War in 1934, the republic perished and was replaced by the Christian Socialist Party to become the only party in power.

"Or what, we want Mr. Mussolini to ask for help?" The Minister of Education said tentatively to Xusnig, while the Minister of Foreign Affairs sighed: "We have tried it a long time ago, but Mussolini's attitude is very ambiguous. There is no denial, nor any certain help."

In the early days, Mussolini supported Austria based on national security, in order to prevent Germany's expansion. But now Germany is no longer a German army deprived of it from its former army, and there is no air force!

Nowadays, Germany's strength is even forced to strengthen France and accelerate the construction of the Macino line of defense! Mussolini's considerations are naturally more cooperative.

Moreover, Mussolini has always been very coveting Ethiopia. Now Italy is trying to annex Ethiopia, at this point, he needs German support.

Therefore, he gave only an ambiguous attitude towards Austria's request. He neither supported nor opposed it. He neither said that he would not help, nor said that he would help.

Anyway, if Austria and Germany go to war, this is something he likes. But if he involves himself, it will be fun.

"Where is France? What about Britain?! What about their attitude?!" the Minister of Education asked anxiously, while the Austrian Foreign Minister said with a wry smile.

"Britain and France are now unaware of Germany's military expansion. Do you think there is any good way?! We have also sent people and the reply we received is similar to Mussolini. They just expressed their opposition, but did not say that they would give us support..."

These European powers have ambiguous attitudes towards this. It seems that Austria does not have many allies. Everyone couldn't help but sigh. And Xusnig was silent for a long time and gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Let's do this! Let's hold a referendum! If the result of the referendum is merged into Germany, then we will admit it too!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. If they did this, they would undoubtedly be on the side of Germany! Austria had the intention to merge with Germany in history. Even in 1930, this kind of call was the highest, but they and others suppressed this voice for a small calculation.

If it is opened, the consequences can be imagined!

"Apart from that, do you think we have a better way?" Xusnig said with a wry smile: "This is also a comfort to us! If they all make the choice to merge, we will have a way out..."

William Miklas said in a deep voice: "It seems that we can only do this! Xusnig. Go and do this!"

Austrian President William Miklas, who had not spoken, glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "This may be our last chance. I hope the people of Austria support us..."

Everyone discussed the details for a while and then stepped out of the Prime Minister's office. One of the men who seemed relaxed but were actually nervous casually greeted everyone for a while and left alone.

Half an hour later, Hitler was furious in the Berlin Presidential Palace!

"Damn it! They actually want a referendum. What do they want to do?!" Hitler grabbed a telegram in his hand and said hatefully: "These damn borers, scum! Politicians! Don't they know that we are the most competitive country to merge into the will of Great Germany?!"

Ribbentrop and others looked at the telegram and looked extremely ugly. Hitler scolded and said ruthlessly to Ribbentrop: "Ribentrop, tell the clown! He must stop the referendum, otherwise the German soldiers will enter Austria! And that person named Xusnig must also get out!"

"Hi! Hitler!!" Ribbentrop stood up and replied loudly: "Your will is the direction of my action! I will let those bastards know that hindering the unification of Germany will be the stupidest thing in their lives!"

Ribbentrop's words were not false, but a stern telegram was placed on the desk of Austrian President William Miklas in just half an hour.

After nearly two hours of contemplation, the president chose to surrender. Artur Seth Inquat was appointed Austria's new prime minister.

The next day, Seth Inquat sent a telegram as prime minister: "Please cross the German-Austrian border to maintain the stability of Austrian social order"!

Then the German Wehrmacht entered Austria! He received a warm welcome along the way!

This incident was called "annexation" by the Encyclopedia of Britannia and Microsoft encarta, and the descriptions of the incident in other countries are similar.

But in German, anschluss should be literally understood as "connection", "merger", "integration" or "political alliance". In German, only annektierung directly means "military occupation". The events of Austria in March 1938, whether in Germany, Austria or other Western countries, are usually called anschluss.

In other words, in fact, both parties involved do not think it is an annexation, either Austria or Germany. In their opinion, this is just a merger or an alliance of the same clan.

Although everyone said so, it seems that the two parties have a tacit understanding of this matter in their own history.

"Hi! Hitler!!" There were bursts of cheers coming from the street! The German team walked into the city of Vienna in their proud goose steps! Cheers from German resounded throughout Austria!

October 1, Berlin.

Seth Inquart visited Germany as the Austrian Prime Minister and signed a law that stipulated that Austria would become a part of Germany. On the same day, Seth Inquart officially joined the German Nazi Party.

On October 3, Austria was officially incorporated into the territory of Nazi Germany, and Seth Anquart became the governor of the eastern border region of Germany and was awarded the title of SS General. At the same time, the policy of clearing Jews implemented by Germany was also launched in Austria!

October 4, Fengtian, China.

Holding the telegram from Germany, Tu Qianjun smiled. He tore the telegram apart bit by bit and threw it into the trash can next to it. The wheel of history began to roll, and Hitler's temptation was undoubtedly extremely successful.

The curtain has been opened, but I don’t know how they are going to perform this drama on the stage?! The UK is messing around, France is still the United States where isolationism is still involved in various interests.

As for Japan... a harsh light flashed in Tu Qianjun's eyes. Since they were here, they would not want to go back! But when they thought of Nanjing, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Internal fighting among the insiders and external fighting among the outsiders is considered to be a cross-chairman. It will be successful if the warlords fight. Once they fight with people who have strict political demands and are willing to sacrifice for this, the only result of the chairman is to lose a lot.

The Central Army in Shanghai has basically withdrawn from Shanghai in an all-round way, and now the main combat forces are warlords from all sides. The chairman seems to know that Japan is not easy to fight, so he plans to use the Japanese to make a vassal.

"Yunjiao, let's go to the Arsenal Institute to take a look..." Tu Qianjun said in a deep voice to Liu Yunjiao behind him. Liu Yunjiao nodded and then went out to arrange for the car.

Tu Qianjun in the office closed his eyes and passed everything in his mind. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth...
Chapter completed!