Chapter 156: The Growing Gangsters
Berlin, 5th floor of the SS headquarters office building.
Chen Dao looked around all the way and looked at the decorations in the corridor, and unconsciously walked into the depths of the corridor.
"The National Leader's Office, it should be this one."
Chen Dao put his hands behind his back and stared up at the door of the office at the end of the hallway, confirming that the person he was looking for was in this office.
In the adjutant's room on Chen Dao's right, an SS captain saw Chen Dao through the window, hurriedly walked out of the adjutant's room, glanced at Chen Dao's military rank, and asked, "Mr. Major General, are you looking for a national leader?" βγ
Chen Dao handed a business card in his hand to the captain.
"I'm Heinz in the German Army. Feng. Major General Rosen, the leader of Himmler wanted to meet me several times, but unfortunately I did not have time. He sent someone to leave me a business card, hoping that I could make an appointment to meet him when I had free time. I happened to be free today, so I came here to visit him, is he in the office? βγ
Such a young general, who else can there be except for the famous brother-in-law? What he should have thought of a long time ago, the SS captain secretly blamed himself.
I heard that Your Excellency Brother-in-law has always been-for-tat with the Army, why is he wearing the uniform of an army major general today? Could it be that he also defected to the army?
The SS captain invited Chen Dao into the reception room with a question mark on his head, made Chen Dao a cup of coffee, and then said apologetically: "General Rosen, Mr. Leader has just gone out, and he said that he will be back soon, please wait." β
Chen Dao drank coffee. Chatting with the SS captain while waiting for Himmler to return.
A full cup of coffee. Chen Dao did not wait for Himmler to return. But I waited for a strong urge to urinate.
Under the guidance of the SS captain, Chen Dao found the bathroom in the middle of the corridor and filled it with water as much as he could.
After washing his hands and tidying up his military uniform, Chen Dao walked out of the bathroom and walked towards the conference room.
Passing by an office with the words Chief of Staff on it, Chen Dao pricked up his ears.
An excited voice floated from the crack in the door: "Heinrich, am I crazy or are you crazy, you actually ran to the vicinity of Wilhelmplatz to buy a house." Are the housing prices there something that people of our income can challenge? Who do you think you are? Imperial Marshal? β
Chen Dao leaned against the wall outside the door and scratched his head awkwardly.
"Gudron has been learning piano lately, and you know the conditions in my house, there is simply not enough space for a piano, so I have to buy a new house."
"You can't buy a house in William Square, even for the sake of children, it's too extravagant, and that's not a good reason."
"Well, I confess, I bought a house at William Square to get closer to the FΓΌhrer."
"That's pretty much the same reason, let's talk about it. How much worse? β
"Eighty thousand."
"Eighty thousand is too much, and I can't take it out for a while. I can only lend you a maximum of 30,000, and nothing more. β
"30,000 is fine, and I'll find someone else to find a way for the remaining 50,000."
Three minutes later, Chen Dao finally met Himmler in the reception room.
Himmler warmly personally invited Chen Dao into his office, and kept apologizing to Chen Dao.
"General Rosen, I'm sorry to keep you waiting, please take a seat."
"You're so polite, Mr. Leader." Chen Dao is also very polite.
The two of you exchanged warm and polite words back and forth, and Chen Dao immediately asked, "What is the matter with Mr. Leader looking for me?" β
Himmler's gaze passed through the glasses on the bridge of his nose, glanced at Chen Dao's army major general's uniform, and replied, "General Rosen, your work in the Army Ordnance Bureau is very hard, right?" β
"It's not hard, I don't need to go to work every day, I just need to go to the Ordnance Bureau to guide their work when I have free time."
"Oh, I see. General Rosen is interested in coming to our Army as an adviser, just like you are in the Army, you don't need to report to the office every day, you just need to guide the SS when you have time. β
Chen Dao was taken aback by Himmler's words, and said in his heart what did Himmler want to do? is so naked to win himself over, he is not afraid of Goering's madness?
Himmler saw the confusion in Chen Dao's eyes, and hurriedly explained: "After the tests of the Polish and French battles, and of oh, of course, the Norwegian campaign, the FΓΌhrer is very satisfied with the performance of the Waffen-SS, and has decided to expand the strength of the Waffen-SS.
The FΓΌhrer had already given the order for the Hitler Guard Motorized Infantry Regiment to be upgraded to a motorized infantry division, the SS Special Mobile Division to be renamed the Reich Division, and also ordered us to complete the formation of the Viking Division by Christmas, plus the Skeleton Division and the Police Division, and the Waffen-SS now had five divisions. β
Chen Dao looked at Himmler, whose eyebrows were fluttering, and did not hesitate to send a blessing that he didn't want money.
"Congratulations, Mr. Leader. The Waffen-SS could not have grown without the wise leadership of your leadership. β
Hearing Chen Dao's blessing, Himmler's face was instantly covered with a sad expression, and the speed of changing his face made Chen Dao take a snack.
"In the eyes of others, the Waffen-SS is now full of beauty, but in the eyes of military experts, especially military geniuses like you, the Waffen-SS is full of problems from head to toe."
When Chen Dao heard Himmler call himself a military genius, he immediately secretly raised his vigilance in his heart, and said that Himmler, the four-eyed boy, had nothing to do with his ass, and he must not have a good heart, at least he had a request for himself.
"With the eye of a military genius, you will surely be able to see the problems of the Waffen-SS. First of all, we lack enough qualified mid- and lower-ranking officers and non-commissioned officers, and this problem will be exacerbated after the expansion; Secondly, our weapons are very poor, and many soldiers are still using equipment captured from the Czechs. Himmler snapped his fingers and whispered as he stole to check Chen's reaction.
Himmler said it very objectively, and Chen Dao nodded again and again.
"I fought alongside the Skeleton Division in France, and they were poorly equipped, and many of the soldiers were over thirty years old. Some run on the larger side. β
Himmler saw Chen Dao answer. An undetectable smile flashed across his face.
"General Rosen. You are worthy of a military genius, you have a really keen eye, and you can see so many problems in such a short time with the skeleton master. I think I should be honest that not only the soldiers, but also the senior officers in the Waffen-SS are full of problems, such as lack of command experience, and so on, and I must admit that. β
"I've heard that the SS has a military school in Braunschweig, and that training at a military school will solve the problem you mentioned." Chen Dao said expressionlessly.
"Braunschweig's military school only solves part of the problem. And it's a very small part. I consulted within the SS that the Waffen-SS needed to be guided by a superior expert in order to solve its problems, and after discussion, both General Hauser and General Ike recommended you to me, believing that only a military genius of your calibre could afford to take on the task, so I invited you to take up the post of adviser. Himmler explained.
"The Waffen-SS is mainly based on land warfare, and I think you should go and hire a general of the army to take this position." Chen Dao intuitively found that Himmler's words were insincere, and did not hesitate to excuse himself.
"Aren't you a major general? When it comes to land warfare, who is better at all the marshals and generals in the army than you? At least no one in the Army could and no one dared to predict before the Battle of France that Germany would defeat France in eight weeks. You and Marshal Goering are the only ones in all of Germany who can do this, so please understand my difficulties. Don't shirk. Himmler pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose and pleaded with him sincerely.
Chen Dao looked at the uniform of the army major general on his body, and said in his heart that he occasionally went to the Army Ordnance Bureau to guide the work today before wearing this military uniform, but he didn't expect it to become Himmler's excuse.
Chen Daoyi thought about the plan for the great unity of the four major German services that he had been planning, and now the Waffen-SS had begun to expand its army on a large scale with the support of Hitler.
Because of the overlap between their functions and the Army, the Army and the Waffen-SS will inevitably have conflicts with the Waffen-SS over the distribution of various resources such as equipment, and then internal friction will occur.
The army is strong and has always been strong, but the Waffen-SS seems to be weak but has Hitler's strong support behind it.
The "old man" called Lao Tzu said that dealing with it in the embryonic stage of the development of things can achieve twice the result with half the effort. At present, the large-scale internal conflict between the Waffen-SS and the army has not yet begun, and at this stage if it is intervened between the two sides and begins to resolve the contradictions between the two sides, it can have the effect of minimal effort and maximum benefit.
Chen Daosi thought about it, and suddenly realized that this was an excellent opportunity to intervene between the Army and the Waffen-SS and start to resolve the contradictions between the two sides.
Chen Dao's face was silent, but he secretly made up his mind in his heart.
"Mr. Leader, what exactly does this advisor do?" Chen Dao suddenly asked.
Himmler was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly explained: "The work authority is very large, and you have the right to make suggestions on the establishment of troops, the allocation of personnel, training, and the procurement of weapons and equipment. β
"I see, I have the power to make recommendations on all matters relating to the Waffen-SS, but it is up to you to decide whether or not to adopt my recommendations."
"Exactly, I hope you understand."
"I quite understand that this is what a consultant should be, just advise, not implement." Chen Dao nodded and said, "But you also know that I am very busy and do not have time to go to the Waffen-SS unit every day to instruct, so I need to have a unit directly under me to follow me, when I have any new ideas in the formation and operation of the unit, I will use this unit to do experiments, and then through this unit to feed back the results of the experiment to the Waffen-SS, can you meet my request?" Mr. Leader? β
Himmler pondered for a few seconds and then asked tentatively, "How many troops do you need?" β
Chen Dao silently raised an index finger.
"A division?" Himmler secretly breathed a sigh of relief that a division was of an acceptable size.
Chen Dao shook his head, Himmler swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and then asked, "An army?" β
Chen Dao spread his hands and said, "How can it be an army?" I only need a battalion. β
"Won't one battalion be too little?" Seeing that Chen Dao did not ask for a sky-high price, Himmler suddenly became relaxed, and then another worry arose.
"A battalion is just the initial size. When I think the time is right. I would ask for an expansion. But I have to be given the most capable officers and soldiers. Chen Dao said.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely pick the best people for you, so you've promised to be my advisor? It was truly an honour for me and for the Waffen-SS. Himmler said with a smile.
"I am honored too, Mr. Leader." Chen Dao also said with a smile.
"Great, since you have agreed to be an adviser to the Waffen-SS, let's talk about your rank, what do you think of the Waffen-SS lieutenant general? and your rank in the Air Force. Himmler said generously.
"Mr. Leader. You still don't know me, I've always kept a low profile, and at my age a lieutenant general is too much, and I think a major general is enough, and when I have made enough contributions to the building of the Waffen-SS, it will not be too late to promote me. β
Listening to Chen Dao's words, Himmler suddenly felt the qi and blood in his body churning, and a mouthful of old blood almost spurted out.
You've always kept a low profile? Are you kidding?
A young man under the age of 30, a young man under the age of 30 who has the rank of lieutenant general of the Air Force, rear admiral and rear admiral of the army at the same time, actually said that he has always kept a low profile? What international jokes are you making?
The thought of this seemingly low-key young man was about to receive the rank of Major General of the Waffen-SS from his own hands. Himmler felt as if he had knocked over a five-flavor bottle.
Forget it, since both Raeder and Brauchitsch are messing around with the young man. For the sake of the development of the Waffen-SS, he must endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens, and he must not be stingy.
Having made up his mind in his heart, Himmler said with a smile: "Since Consultant Rosen doesn't want to be high-profile, I respect your opinion, and I will immediately ask someone to go through the formalities for you." β
"Anything else?". Chen Dao asked.
"Nope."
"Now that Mr. Leader is done, it's time to talk about me." Chen Dao said with a smile.
"As long as I can help, I'll do my best." Himmler swore to Chen Dao.
"First, I'm going to see my men report in Kiel Harbor in two days."
"In two days, I promise you'll see them." Himmler said.
"Second, I want a license for the production of camouflage uniforms."
"Camouflage uniform, you mean camouflage smock?" Himmler asked.
"Yes, I'm talking about the camouflage smock that I'm going to do in Herman. Goering Motorized Rifle Division, a production license is required. Chen Dao said.
"With our relationship, what kind of production license do you want? This kind of trivial matter is not worth your special application to me, you can directly find the manufacturer to produce. Himmler said.
"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Leader." Chen Dao said as he picked up his briefcase and pulled out a check from his bag amid Himmler's puzzled gaze.
Chen Daoti wrote a string of numbers on the first check in the checkbook, then tore off the check and handed it to Himmler.
Himmler's face was instantly covered with clouds.
"General Rosen, what do you mean by that?"
"That's what you see."
Himmler's face became even more gloomy.
"You want to bribe me? Don't you think you're insulting my personality? General Rosen. β
Chen Dao stared at Himmler's angry eyes-for-tat, remembering all kinds of rumors about Himmler.
Himmler, the four-eyed boy, is a typical freak, he does not accept bribes, does not collect art, does not take the shares of the company, and his life style is completely opposite to Goering.
Goering has always looked at Himmler unpleasantly, and has often sarcastically mocked him in front of Chen Dao.
Goering's sarcasm made an unusually deep impression on Chen Dao, Himmler was a man who only took a dead salary and had no money.
Thinking that Himmler invited him to be an adviser to the Waffen-SS, there must be an ulterior behind it, Chen Dao felt unhappy.
In line with the attitude of coming and not being rude, Chen Dao made up his mind to scare Himmler fiercely and reminded him not to make any small moves behind his back.
Chen Dao stared at Himmler and pretended to be surprised and said, "Mr. Leader, what are you talking about?" Why should I bribe you? I just want to help you as a friend. β
"Help me with what?"
"I've heard that you've bought a new house in William Square, and it seems that you don't have enough money in your hands, so let me think about it." Chen Dao said with a look of reminiscence.
"I remembered. It is a shortage of 80,000 marks. Chen Dao said to Himmler with a smile.
The muscles on Himmler's face twitched slightly. I was about to open my mouth to deny it. was preempted by Chen Dao.
"You can go to the Imperial Bank with this check to exchange 100,000 marks, 80,000 for the purchase of a house, and the remaining 20,000 for Gudlong to buy a new piano, Ritter Miller is a good brand, I suggest you consider it."
"How do you know?" Himmler stammered for a long time before he could squeeze out a sentence.
"The owner of the house you are going to buy is a relative of mine." Chen Dao flickered all over the sky.
The ghost believes that he is your relative, Himmler cursed in his heart.
"Monsieur Leader, if you really think of me as an Waffen-SS man. Please accept this check. Chen Dao said and shook the check in his hand.
Himmler heard the implication of Chen Dao's words, if he did not accept this check, the young brother-in-law in front of him would definitely turn his face and leave immediately, and his appointment as an adviser to the Waffen-SS would also be in ruins.
After weighing the pros and cons repeatedly, Himmler suddenly laughed and reached out to take the check in Chen Dao's hand.
"Then I'm embarrassed."
"Small meaning, small meaning."
Five minutes later, looking at Chen Dao's departing back, Himmler touched the hot check in his hand and frowned in thought. Is this plan to win over His Excellency the brother-in-law right or wrong?
How exactly did he know that he was short of 80,000 marks to buy a house? Could it be that Goering's intelligence agents had infiltrated his own home? It's horrible.
Looking down at the check in his hand, Himmler did not have a trace of joy in his heart to receive a huge amount of money.
Two days later. On the naval aviation training ground in the port of Kiel.
Chen Dao looked at the three battalion-level squares in front of him, and his heart was full of a sense of accomplishment.
With his hands behind his back, Chen Dao first walked to the square wearing the standard green paratrooper combat uniform, and said to Major Koch, who was the leader: "It's a pleasure to meet you, the hero who flew to capture the Ebenemar Fortress. β
"General Rosen, it's also my honor to know you." Major Koch said.
"I'm sure you've been notified, tell me out loud, what's your name?"
"101 Special Air Service Battalion." Major Koch replied aloud.
"Very well, I hope this name will become synonymous with horror in your hands."
Chen Dao patted Major Koch's broad shoulder, then walked to the second phalanx with his hands behind his back, and said to an Waffen-SS major in camouflage uniform, "Major Hegel, tell me, what are your names?" β
"Blackwater Special Reconnaissance Battalion." Major Hegel shouted.
Chen Dao nodded, then raised his hand to an army captain who was following him.
"Let me introduce you to Captain Wolf from the Brandenburg Special Forces of the Army, and in the next period of time, he will teach you how to become a qualified special forces. So what's next for you."
"Train, train, train." Major Hegel shouted.
"Remember, you're representing the Waffen-SS, and you can't afford to lose to the guys in the green uniforms over there." Chen Dao pointed to Major Koch and said.
Major Hegel and Major Koch glanced at each other, and several invisible sparks instantly appeared in the air.
Chen Dao walked to the third phalanx, and before he could speak, Chen Dao felt a literary and artistic atmosphere from the group of soldiers wearing naval uniforms in front of him.
Chen Dao said to Albert, the only person in civilian clothes on the training ground. Goering asked, "Albert, won't you introduce me?" βγ
"He is a director of Spelberg from Constantine Films, and of course, he is now a Lieutenant Spelberg."
Chen Dao was taken aback, looked at the bearded Spelberg, and then asked Albert, "His surname is Spielberg?" β
"No, it's Spelberg, he's a famous German director, haven't you heard of it?" Albert asked in surprise.
"I rarely watch movies." Chen Dao explained.
"Major Spelberg, hearing your last name, I finally came up with a name for your unit, DreamWorks, DreamWorks Special Forces, how about the name?" Chen Dao asked with a smile.
Spelberg raised the corner of his eye, stared at Chen Dao and asked, "Forgive me, General Rosen, we are all staff members from various film companies, and the youngest are over thirty years old, what are you going to let us do?" β
"Do your old job."
"To make a movie in the army?" Spelberg asked in surprise.
"No, making movies is just a faΓ§ade, and fake is the essence of your work. Let me tell you, the mission of the DreamWorks special forces is to be a full-time fraudster, to confuse our enemies with a series of fakes that can be faked and real, so that the enemy loses sound judgment. Do you understand? βγ
"I don't understand."
"I like your honesty, your troops are taught by me personally, and you will soon understand." Chen Dao said with a smile.
After reporting to Chen Dao, the three units, under the leadership of the logistics personnel of the naval aviation, drove back to their respective barracks one after another.
Seeing the three troops leave one after another, Chen Dao could no longer hold back the ecstasy in his heart.
DreamWorks Special Forces, which are part of the Navy;
101 Special Air Service Battalion, which is subordinate to the Air Force;
the Blackwater Special Reconnaissance Battalion, which was attached to the Waffen-SS;
Together with the Brandenburg Special Forces, which are part of the Army, the four major branches of the German armed forces each have their own special forces.
Decades later, when military fans and military historians in Germany and even the world look back on the history of the development of Germany's special forces, if they find that three of Germany's four major special forces were actually created by the same person, the expression on their faces must be wonderful.
Accomplishment, accomplishment! Chen Dao returned to the office with a sense of accomplishment that filled his whole body, looking at the documents on the desktop that seemed to be forever unfinished, and it seemed that they were not so hateful (to be continued......