"Sign it, so that you can still retain some dignity." Reinhardt's tone revealed a hint of pride and pride that could not be concealed.
Facing the tough "German-Austrian Agreement" proposed by Reinhardt, Schuschnigg sighed and said: "Dear Chancellor Reinhardt, I believe you are the one who has the ability to lead all Germans to prosperity and peace.
Man, this is why I’m here to meet you.”
Nodding, Reinhard made a continue gesture with a smile on his face, indicating that the prime minister of the country, who was theoretically at the same level as him, would continue to speak.
Regarding Reinhard's arrogant attitude, Schuschnigg could only sigh secretly in his heart. This is politics, even if both of them are national leaders of the same level. The leader of a weak country leads a strong country.
You can never stand tall in front of others.
A weak country has no diplomacy!
Hiding his inner dissatisfaction, Schuschnigg continued: "I can sign this agreement, but I also have the responsibility for the future of the Austrian people. You can promise me that Austrians can be treated as equals as Germans.
Treat it?"
After taking a sip of the coffee specially prepared on the conference table, Reinhardt shook his index finger and said with a smile: "One thing I need to correct you is that from today on, the name Austria is no longer appropriate. What we have here is just Germany.
of the Eastern Province.”
Today!? Realizing something was wrong, Schuschnigg jumped up from his stool in surprise and shouted: "We haven't signed an agreement yet, how dare you say that Austria will merge with Germany from today!"
"Hahaha..." Reinhard put down the glass with half a cup of coffee left, looked directly into Schuschnigg's eyes and said calmly: "Yes, today, just now, the Austrian government announced to
The border defenders announced that 'government buildings across Vienna have been surrounded by rebel mobs,' and the Austrian government has officially issued an urgent request to Germany to suppress the riots."
Less than half a minute after Reinhard broke the explosive news, Schuschnigg's hesitant confidential secretary burst into the conference room.
"What's going on?" Schuschnigg looked at the confidential secretary who barged into the conference room and frowned: "Is there anything important? Do you have to barge in on such an important occasion?!
"
Glancing at the angry Schuschnigg, the confidential secretary was speechless for a moment and was too nervous to speak.
"Say it!" Schuschnigg slammed the conference table and roared. He had already made up his mind to get rid of this annoying confidential secretary tomorrow.
Because Schuschnigg used so much force, even the coffee in the cup in front of Reinhardt's desk rippled.
At this time, Reinhardt, who was watching the fun from the sidelines, acted like a good gentleman and kept comforting the confidential secretary: "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous...speak slowly."
It was clear to onlookers, and even the members who came to the meeting with Reinhard, that the news that made the confidential secretary so nervous was probably related to the revelations made by the head of state just now. As for Schuschnigg's anger, it was just because he was not
Dare to show dissatisfaction with Reinhard and use this confidential secretary as a punching bag.
As expected, after the confidential secretary took a few deep breaths, he calmed down and quickly reported the report in fluent German: "I just received a report that our border garrison has received many confusing orders. Most of the orders require the border troops to give orders to Gu."
Derrian's armored forces were released. Troops in many areas had given up the confrontation, allowing more than 50,000 German troops to pour into the border."
"How dare you...!" Schuschnigg finally couldn't help being dissatisfied with Reinhard, turned around and held Reinhard with his trembling fingers and burst out.
"What am I!" Reinhard interrupted Schuschnigg's lament, sneered and said sarcastically: "I'm not satisfied that I bypassed you, the former Austrian Prime Minister, and directly ordered Guderian to march to Vienna? Why are you dissatisfied?
You have been used to being the dictator of Austria in the past few years and have become accustomed to the feeling of speaking out. You can't bear to see someone being more arrogant than you."
When Schuschnigg was mentioned his shortcomings, he clenched his teeth with all his strength and swallowed back the harsh words that were pushed to his lips.
What Reinhard said is true. In the past few years since Schuschnigg designed the dismissal of former Deputy Prime Minister Prince Ernest von Stallenberg from his leadership position in the Fatherland Front Party,
He installed a large number of cronies, relied on a set of nepotism methods to unify the country's leadership in one fell swoop, and became the head of the only political party in Austria.
From the first day he climbed to this position, no one in the Austrian political circles dared to raise the slightest objection. Schuschnigg was also intoxicated in his dream of becoming the uncrowned king of Austria.
In order to ensure his dictatorial rights in Austria, Schuschnigg did not hesitate to please Italy's tyrannical leader Mussolini many times and secretly signed many agreements that were detrimental to Austria's national interests.
As long as the Anschluss of Germany and Austria can be avoided, Schuschnigg is willing to do many shady things. He relaxes taxes on imported Italian products and buys high-quality timber and other resources produced in Italy at low prices. He also serves as Italy's "follower" internationally.
Austria appears internationally as Italy's younger brother.
Schuschnigg's shameless behavior did win Mussolini's favor and Italy's assistance. Italy also stated more than once that it would protect Austria's independent existence through military assistance if necessary.
Unfortunately, all the secret transactions between him and Mussolini were forwarded to Reinhardt's desk intact by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Rossi, who was Mussolini's "right-hand man".
Reinhard was disgusted with Schuschnigg's shameless behavior from the beginning. It reminded him of Major General Kuroko Umekawa, who had left an unpleasant influence on him, and then he felt disgusted with the Austrian leader.
With malicious intent.
However, Reinhard did not inform Sickert of this scumbag behavior of obstructing the Anschluss, regardless of the wishes of the majority of the German people.
Compared with the enemies of Britain and France who openly weaken Germany, this kind of people who continue to hold the nation back internally for their own interests are even more detestable.
To achieve benefits, do anything! Show the ugliest side of human nature to the fullest.
Compared with upright and noble Germans like Sickert, Schuschnigg can definitely be regarded as a worm in this nation.
Since 1918, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was defeated in World War I, was divided by the victorious countries. Austria, the German-speaking region of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, wanted to unify with Germany.
If we say that at that time, Germany and Austria failed to unify because the Treaty of Versailles and the Treaty of Saint-Germain formulated by the victorious powers prohibited the unification of Germany and Austria.
In the past three years, after Reinhard led Germany to completely tear up the Treaty of Versailles, the Treaty of Saint-Germain has long been in vain.
The reason why the German and Austrian people have not yet been able to unify is entirely due to the resistance of the Schuschnigg group. This small, selfish group, for the sake of their existing rights, flirted with Italy and bowed to Britain and France.
"Needless to say!" Reinhard snorted viciously at the dictator who once ruled Austria: "I know what you are thinking, I will give you the position of governor of the Eastern Province. All you need now is
Sign the German-Austrian Agreement and then make a public statement. Do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand..." The arrogant Austrian tycoon was now submissive to Reinhard, the former otaku who had traveled through time.
If it had been 10 years ago, Reinhard might have been pissed off about this for several days and nights. But now, he found that there was no disturbance in his heart!