The stars are twinkling, the lights are shining, the music is flowing in the flower hall, and it is so rich and peaceful that it is like a heavenly palace where the gods dwell.

At a birthday party attended by foreigners, Hitler's speech was full of gentle elements of peace, and the touching language and sincere look made every listener feel that his words were his true intentions. If it weren't for Fang Yan's understanding of what kind of Hitler was better than anyone else, he was afraid that he would also be deceived by such sweet words, looking at the relaxed and happy expressions of those foreign ambassadors, Fang Yan couldn't help but silently offer them the most sincere prayers.

With thunderous applause, Hitler, who had finished speaking, quickly walked back into the crowd from the center of the hall. But even so, the Führer was still the focus of the most attention in the entire venue: party and government dignitaries constantly talked with him and sent flowers and praises. And perhaps because he was freed from the weight of a long period of diplomatic games, Hitler, who was in high spirits today, did not refuse almost everyone who came, and did not show the slightest impatience and arrogance because of his monopoly on power today.

Through the words and attitudes of Hitler and the people around him, those who are interested can also judge the current ranking in the German government. Hess, who is the deputy leader of the National Socialist Party, is undoubtedly the most important core leader after Hitler: although he is not currently in charge of the operation of a specific ministry in the cabinet, through the party organization, he can convey his personal will to most of the cabinet and the whole country!

Aside from Schacht, who will soon be unlucky, the most powerful person in the current cabinet is William, who holds the post of interior minister? Frick too. Flick, 60, is one of the oldest members of the Socialist Party, and the orders to destroy Germany's federal structure, purge all other parties, and mass prisoners of opponents in concentration camps were issued in his hands. Although the secret police agency that originally belonged to him had been placed under Himmler's command at this time, no one in the country dared to despise him in any way.

After Frick, there is the short, thin, and somewhat limping Minister of Propaganda, Joseph? Goebbels. Now. The entire German press, radio, and film were under his control, and Goebbels did not live up to the Führer's expectations, turning German propaganda into a hall that excluded all outside information and existed only with the voice of the National Socialist Party. Under the repeated indoctrination that "a lie repeated a thousand times is the truth", the German people not only became extremely susceptible to instigation by the government, but also greatly reduced the likelihood of the November 1918 revolution. As a result of this great contribution to strengthening the rule of the National Socialist Party, Goebbels' status was also greatly enhanced by the trust of the Führer.

As for Heinrich, the once famous chicken farmer who is now the leader of the SS? Himmler, in the government, was just an ordinary character who was not remarkable. Although the collapse of Rohm and the SA gave his SS a chance to turn around, the addition of the secret police made him even more powerful; However, due to the factors of time and seniority, his power is far from expanding to the point of being comparable to that of the cabinet members. At this moment, Fang Yan saw that he was following Hitler step by step. and always remain silent; If you don't distinguish carefully, you think that he is just an ordinary adjutant retinue.

Although there were nearly two hundred guests in the hall, Fang Yan, dressed in a dark blue naval officer's dress, still looked as eye-catching as a star in the night. Hitler's eyes swept and soon discovered Fang Yan's existence. With a look of delight on his face, he walked towards the other party; Fang Yan, who witnessed this situation, immediately reined in his thoughts, he gently pulled La Silvia's shirt as a gesture, and greeted him with an impeccable attitude.

"Jonas, my closest friend. You've finally come to the Prime Minister's Office to meet me! ”

In the eyes of countless envious eyes, Fang Yan and Hitler's outstretched hand were tightly clenched together; He could clearly feel the overflowing joy of the person in front of him, which was very different from the polite politeness of ordinary people. Fang Yan secretly resented his former political investment, and the same happy smile appeared on his face as Hitler. With a smile, he said, "Honorable Führer, I sincerely wish you a happy birthday!" As one of the 67 million German citizens, I have nothing but endless admiration, gratitude, and admiration for your great contribution to the resolution of the country's economic crisis and the restoration of national honor. May your wisdom last forever like the majestic Alps. And lead Germany from victory to victory! ”

Rao is Hitler has received enough praise from others, but he can't help but feel a strong sense of joy in his heart when Fang Yan is so flattered by the integration of Eastern civilization. After responding with polite and appropriate words. Hitler immediately turned his gaze to the beautiful and elegant Sylvia beside Fang Yan, and asked warmly with a warm smile: "You should be Lady Sylvia, the wife of Jonas and the daughter of the Count of Ziano of the Kingdom of Italy, right?" I really envy my close friend Jonas for being able to make a perfect angel his wife. ”

To Fang Yan's surprise, Sylvia did not show the slightest restraint in front of Hitler, she smiled and exchanged greetings with the foreign head of the foreign country who met for the first time in fluent German, showing the elegance and calmness of the first family of Italy. The witty words of raw flowers poured out of his bright cherry lips made even Fang Yan feel amazed, and he suddenly felt a sense of admiration. Thinking of the delicate little girl who wore double ponytails and took the initiative to give him a fragrant kiss with tears in her eyes thirteen years ago, Fang Yan's heart couldn't help but be full of sighs: When did that Lori, who was so young that she was worried that she would be arrested, that she had grown into a mature young woman?

Seeing that Hitler had a very happy conversation with Lieutenant General Fang Yan and his wife, many people were shocked and jealous in their hearts, but Hess, Frick, and a group of old Socialist members did not feel anything strange about this. They all knew that the young officer, who was not yet in his thirties, had a deep personal friendship with Hitler, and that Hess was a witness to their first meeting and Fang Yan's donation of 50,000 marks to Hitler, who was serving in prison. If this young man had not chosen to join the Navy and had stayed in the National Socialist Party, he would have been at least a powerful figure in the party today, if not a cabinet minister, at least a regional governor!

In contrast to the calm and calm of the old National Socialists, the generals, headed by Defense Minister Blomburg, had another level of thought. They keenly noticed the identity of Fang Yan's wife, and quickly smelled the deep meaning contained in it. At present, Italy is trapped in the Abyssinian battlefield and cannot get out, and relations with Britain and France are deteriorating day by day; If Germany can use the line of Fang Yan's wife to contact Italian Foreign Minister Ciano Jr., and even Mussolini behind him, and win Italy over, then Germany's land and sea strategic situation will be revolutionized, and it will not be a dream to achieve a counter-encirclement of France, a long-cherished enemy!

As a shrewd and cunning statesman, Hitler saw what he could do to help him politically and strategically in the happy marriage of his old friend. After some reluctance, he quickly deftly changed the subject, and offered Sylvia an invitation to invite her brother Ziano Jr. to visit Germany. After all, Sylvia, who was not deeply involved in the world, had completely entered Hitler's train of thought at this time, and she immediately agreed, saying that she was willing to make due contributions to the realization of a friendship between Germany and Italy as close as the union between herself and Fang Yan.

Since this was also a situation that Fang Yan was willing to see, he didn't make any hints or interventions about Sylvia's set. Moreover, it is true that the time has come for Germany and Italy to begin to move closer politically. For his part, Hitler needed Mussolini's support in order for him to carry out the planned annexation of Austria; At a time when Mussolini is under universal sanctions from the League of Nations led by Britain and France, he also needs to obtain unusual solidarity from Germany in order to further compete with Western democracies. Historically, in the winter of 1936, Germany and Italy, driven by this common need, secretly signed a treaty aimed at diplomatic cooperation, which was also the beginning of the establishment of the Axis alliance system.

Looking at the satisfied smile that involuntarily appeared at the corner of Hitler's mouth, Fang Yan's mind also appeared strangely active; This time, however, it was not about the German-Italian alliance, but about how to make his uncle Walter the head of the four-year economic plan that he was about to be appointed. Because the power of this position is too huge, even if Fang Yan goes to Hitler, he may not be able to get his wish, but will put himself in the position of public criticism; When Hitler revealed his blows, I don't know how many people inside and outside the party will covet this new position!

After careful consideration, Fang Yan believed that Walter's ascension to the throne must first be supported by the army. To this day, the Army remains Germany's largest force; Even Hitler, who ruled Germany by forceful means and made all active military members swear allegiance to him, had to be quite considerate of the attitude of a group that had been passed down for centuries. And the matter of winning over the army is also Fang Yan's established plan: he undoubtedly has his own political ambitions, why can't he hold the power of this country? (To be continued.) )