Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate everything in the Prime Minister's Office.

When Hitler explained the current macro war pattern in detail with concise and precise words, all the generals fell silent again, and only the Führer's breathless voice echoed in the room. The eyes of Keitel and Yodel, two echoes in the Supreme Command, shone brightly, and their eyes were full of admiration for Hitler. Even Halder, the chief of the Army General Staff, who is the core of the conspiracy group, is in a complicated mood, and once again has a feeling of hesitation and vacillation because of his choice of position.

Before meeting the former army corporal, Halder had always believed in common sense and science. Only when a person has received sufficient education and accumulated sufficient experience can he be effectively qualified for the corresponding position. Hitler, however, seemed to be the kind of person whose god of fate would stand up when he tossed a coin. He never had a higher education, and he didn't even graduate from secondary school; He never had the opportunity to systematically learn the national strategy, and his entire experience before coming to power was only to build a party with more than a million members through organizational skills. At that time, almost all intellectuals were extremely skeptical and pessimistic about Hitler's retribution: none of them believed that this vagabond-born corporal could solve the problems that so many elite experts could helpless, and bring any change and vitality to Germany, which was so difficult to return.

Yet in just six years, Halder has witnessed the most astonishing miracle of the century. Halder was dazzled by a series of earth-shaking changes, and the thrilling adventures that would raise his heart to his throat ended beautifully with Hitler's triumph. The corporal seemed to be a natural genius, with an instinctive sensitivity to politics, strategy, and even the military, dwarfing even the most knowledgeable experts. Had it not been for the sharp opposition between his extreme racial ideas and the long German Christian tradition, Halder would have almost all or less put down his class dignity as the core of the Prussian officer corps and become a fanatical member who firmly followed him!

"The neutrality of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg in offensive operations on the Western Front can be disregarded. As long as it is in our favor, then we must not hesitate to launch a fierce attack. Hitler took a deep breath. There was a coldness and firmness in his eyes, "The most important thing is to win the victory in the battlefield of Western Europe." History does not blame the victors, and we do not need to be bound by cheap morality. ”

Seeing that Hitler had made up his mind, Brauchitsch and others had no choice but to nod their heads and accept the order, although they still had many concerns in their hearts. Anyway, now that the Polish campaign has not yet ended, there is still a lot of room for discussion on how to fight the Western Front. Halder was slightly distracted, and he didn't know whether he was thinking about the next battle on the Western Front, or whether he was reflecting on the correctness of joining the conspiracy organization. Keitel, who was on the side, straightened his chest and said, "The French relied on the help of the whole world to defeat us last time, and they will definitely not have such good luck today!" All the officers and men of the German armed forces were desperate to occupy Paris. This time, we will surely be able to wash away the humiliation of defeat 20 years ago! ”

Hitler nodded in satisfaction, and a look of approval made Keitel's heart flutter. Brauchitsch glanced at Keitel with a gloomy gaze, and scolded this sycophant in his heart for being brazen. Just two days earlier, the artillery general had told him that Germany should make peace with Britain and France after the defeat of Poland: because the Germans could not break through the main British and French forces in the narrow low-lying battlefields, as they had done with the Poles. But now that Hitler has made some arguments, he has changed his course in an instant, and has put on a posture of bitter hatred and undying confrontation with France! Brauchitsch was full of disdain for Keitel's bottomless attitude, and he glared at the other party fiercely. Then he stopped looking at this weak treacherous fellow.

After listening to some more reports on munitions production and reserve training, Hitler ended the military conference and asked the generals to prepare for the next tasks. The spacious office was empty, and only Hitler's thin figure sat on the sofa with his eyes closed. Since the outbreak of the war. Hitler's workload increased sharply compared to peacetime; Although the 50-year-old still maintains a clear mind and sharp judgment, he feels mentally tired much more often and for a much longer time than before.

It wasn't long before the heavy purple sandalwood door resounded with a low knocking sound. Hitler opened his eyes. I saw that the time of the table clock in the corner had pointed to three o'clock in the afternoon. His heart moved slightly, and he raised his voice and said, "Is it Hans?" Come on in. The door slammed open, and a middle-aged man with a grim face appeared in front of Hitler's eyes. He was probably only 40 years old. He wears a crisp black suit; Although there were large patches of bare light on the sides of his head, it did not affect his unique sharp feeling of the book.

"Honorable Führer, do you have any order to summon me today?" Hans-Franck, a middle-aged man, saluted Hitler and spoke questioningly. Hitler kindly sat him down in front of him and said, "Hans, you were one of the first members of the party to join the party, and you have shown consistent fiery loyalty to me, to National Socialism, and to Germany. I've never doubted your talent, but the limited number of core positions in the Empire has kept you in your idle position as a minister for five years. Now, however, I have a position that I would like to give you to accept. ”

Hitler led Franck to the map of Europe on the wall, and said with a slight pride on his face: "Poland has been defeated by us, and the battle will be completely over in less than two weeks." At that time, we will incorporate 240,000 square kilometers of land into the German territory, bounded by the four rivers. In addition to the Polish Corridor and Silesia, which were originally part of Germany, there is also 180,000 square kilometers of Polish territory, centered on Warsaw. Such a large territory requires a governor to rule. Would you like to be the Governor of Poland? ”

Frank's heart shook suddenly. He never imagined that Hitler would let himself rule Poland, you must know that this position is absolutely as illustrious as a king, directly controlling the life and death of 14 million people! Franck, who had not been very successful for several years, was shocked by this sudden news, and for a while he was a little afraid to accept this great happiness, and said cautiously: "Honorable Führer, thank you for your affirmation and trust in me!" It's just that when it comes to the choice of the Polish governor, you'd better be smarter. I'm really not modest: you say that I, a lawyer-turned-minister, became the governor of the ruling side, regardless of how the minister? ”

"The central government has already decided." Hitler stretched out his right palm and pushed forward, but he rejected Franck's excuse in a strong tone. He paused, then explained with a serious expression: "Poland is a very important place. There are more than 2 million filthy and despicable Jews living here, as well as a considerable number of Gypsies, and I will never allow them to parasitize on this living space that Germany has gained with blood and sacrifice. ”

Speaking of this, Hitler clenched his fists, and his eyes showed undisguised resentment and ferocity: "And the Poles." This flea inferior but resilient people has been causing problems for Germany in the east for the past 200 years. It was because we were too merciful in the first place that the Poles had a chance to turn over after the world war, and unforgivably dismembered the sacred territory of Germany! If it were not for my leadership, I am afraid that beautiful East Prussia would forever become a German enclave. And the Germanic compatriots of Danzig and Silesia will also be ravaged and bullied by the Polish miscellaneous and unlimited, and will live forever in the abyss of hell of suffering! ”

"So this time, we want to wipe out the Polish nation from the roots. All Polish intellectuals, officers, and anyone who might become the leader of the Resistance must be wiped out cleanly. It does not matter that Poland's economic and social foundations have thus collapsed, for it was never my intention to rebuild Poland into a model state of the German style: its future role would be that of our colony in Central Europe, whose sole role would be to provide Germany with cheap raw materials and slave labour! Hitler took a deep breath and looked directly at Franc in front of him, "This task is not suitable for those cowardly and hypocritical non-party politicians and generals, and can only be entrusted to party comrades who can be trusted." After careful discussion, we believe that you are the best candidate. ”

Frank's heart was excited, and the Führer had already indicated that he wanted to reuse himself by saying these words. He tried to suppress his ecstasy and solemnly said: "If it is beneficial to the cause of the party and the state, I am willing to take up this post, and I will never avoid it because of the calamity that may befall me." Hitler smiled and nodded: "When the situation in Poland stabilizes, you can go to Warsaw to take up your post." In the past, Germany's overseas colonies were plundered by the British, and now Poland is our new grazing land. ”

"There is no need for any concern or mercy for the Poles and the Jews. Remember, be as fierce as a wolf and as deadly as a viper! If you have any questions, you can consult Comrade Himmler, and he will cooperate with your work. Hitler replied with a cold expression. A hint of cruelty flashed in Frank's eyes, and he said, "Please rest assured. I will make the Polish nation disappear forever, and at the same time get rid of all the Jews in the territory. ”

"I await your good news." Hitler said solemnly. (To be continued.) )