Putting on gray casual clothes, Reinhard sat comfortably on the leather chair in his office, opened a bottle of new flavored soda developed by the Reinhardt Foundation, and drank most of the bottle in one go.
"Yeah~ cool!"
At this time, there was only him and a confidential secretary in the office, so he didn't need to worry about any image issues and was very relaxed. Of course, most of his previous public persona had already collapsed during the parade just now, and he didn't have much of an image.
It’s easy to talk.
Leaning his head on the thick cushion of the leather chair, Reinhard touched his chin and asked the confidential secretary: "Do you have any detailed information about the war situation in Finland?"
Upon receiving the question, the experienced female confidential secretary stepped forward and said: "Through the empire's network, Minister Ross and the others have obtained the situation report submitted by the Finnish government to the League of Nations."
Upon hearing the news, Reinhard immediately became energetic, propped himself up from the cushion and sat upright and asked: "What are the details? Report immediately!"
The confidential secretary, who originally thought that the head of state did not pay attention to the situation in Finland, was startled by Reinhardt who suddenly became serious. It seems that the head of state's attitude towards the situation in Finland is not as indifferent as it seems on the surface.
Opening a document in his hand, the confidential secretary stood up straight and reported: "Based on the existing intelligence, it is speculated that the war should be initiated by the 14th Army of the Soviet Red Army, with the cooperation of the Northern Fleet, towards the Barents coast.
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"Northern Fleet?" Reinhard asked thoughtfully: "I remember that the Peter the Great we delivered to the Soviet Navy should have served in the Soviet Northern Fleet under the charge of Warevsky, right?"
"Yes, Führer." This confidential secretary, newly recruited by the Führer's office with his profound photographic memory, immediately confirmed Reinhard's decision again.
"Oh..." Reinhard frowned slightly as he thought that history had slightly changed due to his own reasons.
Although this change is not obvious, it will not have much impact on the ongoing Finnish battle in his memory. However, if the changes in the future are bound to be more and more, they will become bigger and bigger. Once a certain point is passed,
If it is limited, then the history he is familiar with will hardly be of much help.
In a few years, the "prejudgment" ability that I am proud of may disappear. By then, the war will be based on pure military strength and the level of the commander.
Fortunately, I seized the opportunity to establish authority over the stubborn generals of the National Defense Force. The memory of this streaking trip will remain fresh in their minds for several years. Within these few years, my orders should be effectively and thoroughly implemented.
Thinking that the instructions he issued in the next few years would be implemented by the generals more accurately than in history, Reinhard felt a lot more at ease. He did not want to be like Hitler, who was violated by the generals and died inexplicably in the end.
In a dark basement.
Seeing that the head of state did not speak, the confidential secretary continued to read the contents of the document: "This first round of Soviet attacks did not encounter Finnish resistance, so they quickly occupied Besamou Port and Rybachi Peninsula, and blocked Finland.
passage to the Barents Sea and Norway. However, the Finnish government stated in a document submitted to the League of Nations that they will conduct nationwide mobilization to defend the country’s sovereignty with force. During this period, they hope that the League of Nations can provide military assistance as soon as possible to help
They survived the crisis of national subjugation and defended the capitalist world."
Germany pushed the ball because of Reinhardt's instructions and has not clearly responded to Finland's request. Now it is reasonable for others to ask for help from the League of Nations.
Reinhard tapped the table with his index finger rhythmically and muttered to himself: "We can't offend Stalin yet, and we can't give any apparent help. But if we really expect Britain and France to control the League of Nations to help Finland.
..."
The League of Nations will not save Finland, this has been proven by history. In this regard, Reinhardt actually does not care about the incident itself.
What he was worried about was another thing, a combat plan that had important relations with the three major powers, Britain, France and Germany!
You know, the origin of that plan and the excuse for its implementation have a lot to do with the Soviet-Finnish War...
"Dong dong dong..." A short and powerful knock on the door outside the office interrupted his thoughts.
"Come in!" Reinhard shouted toward the door.
The person who opened the door and came in was none other than General Rundstedt, the commander of the German Army Group East who had just completed a "march" with Reinhard in the center of Berlin.
Watching Lundstedt walk in mechanically, standing in front of his desk meticulously, without saying a word. Reinhard became rare and considerate: "Old General, what do you want?
What about communicating with me?”
Reinhard's tone was very cordial, contrary to his dictatorial expression in the morning. At the same time, he made a gesture to the confidential secretary without attracting attention, indicating her to leave.
After the confidential secretary exited the room, Lundstedt finally said slowly: "My head of state... Although I am very grateful for everything you have done for me, I really can't let go...
....”
Thank you? Thank you for giving me the opportunity to run around naked?
Reinhard wanted to complain and said, in fact, you can run naked at any time if you like without my request. But in the current serious atmosphere, he still prioritized things, so he suppressed the thought of being mean.
"Actually, there is no need for you to bear the consequences with me. After all, the head of state, your prediction is completely correct. I was wrong in all of this..." Long Deshi, Reinhard's imaginative colleague
Ted continued with some gratitude.
Hearing this, Reinhard quickly understood that the old general still cared about what happened before. However, the reason why he cared was not because of streaking, but because he had shared the weight of the bet for him.
Although he pulled a group of people to join the parade, eliminating the differences between Rundstedt and others, thus offsetting the insult. But a noble like Rundstedt would never accept this kind of thing.
Help in the nature of charity, even if it is out of good intentions!
However, Reinhard had actually anticipated this last scene.
He smiled heartily, got up from his chair and walked to Lundstedt, holding the old general's hand: "Actually, I am not doing this purely to save you. After all, your considerations are not unreasonable.
During the Battle of Poland, the French army also launched an invasion called the 'Saar Offensive'. It was quickly scared off, so it had little impact. I have instructed Ross to find someone to tell this in private."
"But after all..." Lundstedt, who knew the nature of the offensive, wanted to say something else.
"No but, you did the right thing!" Reinhard interrupted kindly: "If it weren't for the fact that there were too many veteran generals of the National Defense Forces who complained a lot about my orders and showed signs of disobedience, why would I bother to do it?
Today’s incident..."
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Reinhardt's mention of the French army's propaganda "Saar Offensive" was a step down for Lundstedt. How could Lundstedt, who had lived for most of his life, not see it?
come out.
Reinhardt's subsequent confession described his act of establishing power as a last resort, and at the same time explained his ideas and thoughts to Lundstedt as a confidant.
After some exchanges, it can be said that the work of winning people's hearts has been done quite well.
"Thank you, my head of state." Finally, Lundstedt said in a low but firm voice: "I am not thanking you for rescuing me, but thanking you for finding a reasonable solution for this siege."
The reason why I accept it today is not a charity."
After accepting Lundstedt's sincere words, Reinhard's old face, which had not blushed for a long time, actually looked a little embarrassed. At least, that's what it looked like on the surface.