Chapter 141: Hitler's Germany
The pendulum is swinging, the gears are ticking, and before you know it, the hands are already on their way to 8 o'clock in the evening.
"Listeners, welcome to the evening news of Radio Berlin, I'm your old friend Kate? Rockwell. Today, all eyes of Germany are on the Reichstag in Berlin, where the Führer delivered his national address on the fourth anniversary of his inauguration. There is no doubt that this is a brilliant speech that will arouse endless emotion and excitement in us. In the past four years, tens of millions of soldiers and civilians across the country have always responded to the fighting call of the Central Committee of the Kuomintang Socialist Party with their enthusiastic hearts, resolutely launched a general assault battle for the final victory of the national socialist revolutionary cause, constantly created brilliant miracles and special feats, and made tremendous progress. In this exciting period, many major events worthy of special mention in the history of the 1,000-year-old nation have taken place, shaking the heavens and the earth. ”
The round-hearted voice of the young female announcer sounded on the radio, and instantly resonated with Walker's heart. He clenched his fists slightly, and waited excitedly for the follow-up broadcast to come.
"The Führer proudly declares to the whole world that we have eliminated unemployment. According to statistics from the Ministry of Labor, by the end of last year, the unemployment rate had fallen from a peak of 40% to 0.3%, and as many as 5.8 million people had returned to work within four years. Throughout the history of modern human civilization, only Germany under the leadership of the Führer has created this great miracle today. Compared to our achievements, the current unemployment rate in the United States is still 6%, and more than 2 million people and their families have to endure hunger and poverty; This compares to 11% in the UK and 17% in France, which has an average of one prime minister every year. ”
"In this wave of unanimous national work and production, the German economy has also recovered and taken off in a way that has shaken the world. In 1936, our country's gross national income was 79 billion marks, an increase of more than 100% over 1932; Total industrial output increased by 187 per cent, surpassing the combined value of the United Kingdom and France to rank first in Europe. A nationwide highway network is beginning to take shape. The self-sufficiency ratio of agricultural products has reached 83 per cent. In just four years, we have achieved economic and industrial results that other countries have been unable to achieve in 10 or even 15 years. ”
The voice on the radio continued to be full of pride, and Walker and his family were touched by emotion, and then they all showed a knowing smile. No one doubts the veracity of the Berlin radio report, because the economic revival is something that every grassroots citizen can experience.
The scruffy idlers who used to have more than ants on the streets are now almost nowhere to be seen. In its place was an unprecedentedly large contingent of workers on the infrastructure construction site, working as if it had been reborn under the call of the National Socialist Party. Walker, who was in the midst of it, felt that today's Germany was a hot furnace; People's enthusiasm for labor, their expectation for the future, their pride in their nation, and their confidence in their country are all essential changes that the weak and chaotic republic does not have!
"In political life, Germany has also become more pure and positive because of the victory of the National Socialist Revolution. The lowly and filthy Jews had been expelled from the noble Germanic society, and their wicked sectarian ideas and treacherous hands stained with German blood could no longer poison this generation of Germanic peoples. "And in education. The Hitler Youth broke down the gap between the status and the rich and the poor for the children, so that they could exercise a strong body and build up confidence in the country and themselves through common labor, and at the same time forged friendship and comradeship without distinction of class and economic and social barriers. This is a vital step that our nation must take on its way to self-purification and transition to pure Aryans. The announcer continued.
Walker's expression turned slightly serious, but there was still a hint of recognition in his eyes. From the autumn of 1933 onwards, the German people could hardly see or hear foreign newspapers and radio stations, and Goebbels was in charge of the propaganda machine. He has always spared no effort to release news reports to the people, which are completely based on Nazi theory.
In order to convince the German people of Hitler's racial theory, Goebbels launched a frenzied attack on the Jews with all the distortion and fabrication of his abilities. This people is portrayed as fierce beasts and evil ghosts that eat people and do not spit out bones. For example, during the World War, the Jewish capitalists, in collusion with the hostile forces of Britain and France, tried their best to carry out the despicable acts of subverting Germany and betraying the army and the people, and how they have stolen the fruits of the hard work of the Germanic people for themselves through shameless and extreme means.
Although these fabricated lies are only two percent true at most, their horror is reflected in the fact that three people are under the information blockade. Goebbels had already made a precise assertion about propaganda: a lie told 1,000 times is the truth. Even the sophomore and third fat men of later generations of North Korea can be molded into human gods, let alone this level of smearing. Today. Even the "rational and speculative" Germans have been severely brainwashed by this day-to-day propaganda, and they almost all consider the Jews to be heinous filthy parasites!
Since the National Socialist Party's propaganda ideas have reached the point where they can confuse black and white, it is only natural that its centralized control of young people's education has been accepted by the majority of German parents. Not to mention in a way. The voluntary labor organized by the Hitler Youth was indeed a tempering for their physical and mental development; Many parents are pleased to see that their children who have finished working have improved both physically and mentally.
Moments later, a powerful piece of music burst out of the loudspeaker, and the radio anchor Rockwell changed his tone, like a loyal warrior, and said: "In the field of diplomacy and politics, the Führer has shown his unparalleled genius." He allowed Germany, which had been bullied and oppressed for more than ten years, to enter the forefront of the world's military and political powers with resolute actions, and regained the high dignity of the national spirit of the former imperial period. We recovered the Saarland, occupied by the French, and re-established full sovereignty over the Rhine region; For the first time after the war, Berlin achieved complete control of its own territory and was confident that it would be able to dominate the security of its western borders. ”
"In addition, we broke the peace that brought untold humiliation to Germany, and re-established a strong army and navy; In the face of the encirclement network that France had woven in Europe, we also destroyed the system and made Italy and Franco our close partners. Germany is no longer the weak, defenceless, despised and even armed country it once was, and the Germanic peoples, with their noble blood and glorious history, are no longer a second-class race that is discriminated against. Anchor Rockwell said loudly.
"The brilliant diplomatic and political successes achieved by the Führer so far are undoubtedly a great historic feat that will ensure the glorious course of the nation for thousands of years to come, and it is undoubtedly a major event that shines on the entire history of the nation. It enables us to tear apart the brutal oppression of the Treaty of Versailles and stride forward to a radiant future with renewed vigor and attitude. Today is the era of Germany, today is the era of the Führer. We firmly believe that the Third Reich, which marched forward under the banner of National Socialism, would surely prosper endlessly. ”
Hearing this, Walker's upper and lower lips were already tightly pursed in one place because of excitement; When my vision was slightly blurred, I realized that tears were already flowing in my eyes. The hardships of work and the burden of supporting his family all disappeared from the bottom of his heart at this moment, and they no longer existed. Walker suddenly felt extremely fortunate that he was able to live and participate in this great era that changed the world; In the future, in Germany's dazzling hall of honor, there will also be a piece of hard work and sweat condensed by him!
"My dear, let's work together for the future of Germany." Walker looked at his wife, Vera, and said with emotion and solemnity. Vera nodded, her slightly flushed face showing the turmoil and excitement in her heart. And even those children who were in their naughty years were infected by this unique atmosphere in their ignorance; Under the advice of their parents, they all went into their bedrooms in pairs, took out books related to their respective schoolwork and began to work hard. The children were told that their efforts today were to build the German Motherland.
In the time since, Walker has become more positive about his work. Armed with an air cutting gun, he took every part seriously, and even if there were minor inconsistencies with the drawings, he had to carefully polish and file them. Whenever he saw a finished boiler being shipped out of the branch and assembled on a ship that was still on the slipway, he couldn't help but feel like a master who had personally participated in the process. To his surprise, the workers around him have also undergone the same changes as him. Especially during the lunch break, they often eat a large amount of ordinary meals, and at the same time proudly regard everything they see in front of them as a common thing that they have contributed to a part of.
Half a month later, a piece of news made all the employees of the factory, including Walker, happy: the day after tomorrow at 9 a.m. on February 15, the launching ceremony of the new fleet aircraft carrier will be held at the K. slipway, and the shipyard will have a half-day holiday to celebrate, and every employee can be present to witness this moment. Although this ship is not the most powerful battleship in the eyes of ordinary people, its sheer size and tonnage still arouse the interest of many people. (To be continued.) )