Chapter 462: Digging a Pit

The music is majestic and exciting, and it instantly grasps Goebbels's nerves. Unlike any previous time, Fang Yan's reverent lyrics seemed to give the music a soul, spreading the emotion of praise and worship in the melody to every inch of the listener's consciousness. After only a moment, Goebbels's heart resonated with this strong emotional impact, and his whole body began to tremble uncontrollably; As the melody climbs and finally explodes at its highest point, he can't help but shout out the lyrics of Long Live Hitler; For a while, the passion was like a long river pouring out, hearty, and finally turned into tears of joy and happiness in the corners of the eyes.

The two-and-a-half-minute music soon came to an end. Goebbels stood motionless in front of the gramophone, his slightly reddened eyes as if he were experiencing violent heart fluctuations, and it took a little time for his eyes to regain a little light, as if he had just woken up from a big dream. Looking at the handsome young man in front of him, Goebbels' eyes no longer had the implicit grievance he had before, and he held Fang Yan's hand tightly with great excitement, his expression full of surging enthusiasm.

"General Brom, I know that you are the Führer's most loyal and staunch follower!" Goebbels' voice was sharpened by excitement, and the huge force in his hand was not at all like that of a thin man of 1.65 meters. Fang Yan's hands hurt slightly when he held them, but in order to achieve a more ideal deception effect, not only did he not use his strength to break away, but he also showed a look of emotion and guilt.

Fang Yan sighed and said, "In the past, I have never fully believed in the genius of the Führer, thinking that even if he shines brightly, there will always be a boundary where manpower runs out. However, today's victory on the Western Front made me completely realize that he was really a god sent by God to the earth. Because only the power of God can make Germany where it is today in just seven years. ”

"It's never too late for you to realize that." Goebbels' expression was still agitated, and his words became more sincere and earnest than ever. As a professional who had been engaged in propaganda work before the National Socialist Party came to power, Goebbels undoubtedly had a far more than ordinary appreciation of the medium of music, and after listening to it once, Goebbels immediately concluded that the song must have been composed by Fang Yan, and that it was the product of the emotional outburst of the latter's admiration and praise for Hitler. If it weren't for that, this magnificent piece of music would not have been possible!

"In fact, I'm currently looking for a theme song for a documentary on the campaign of the Western Front that I'm working on. I'm going to choose this piece of music from you, and I ask you not to say no. Goebbels stared at Fang Yan with burning eyes and said solemnly.

As the boiling emotions in his heart gradually cooled, he quickly realized the huge publicity value of this song. In particular, the infinite respect and love for Hitler contained in the song is simply a treasure that cannot be found, no matter how much it is admired and rendered. Because it is the product of a perfect combination of art and the National Socialist Party, it is more acceptable to the German people than any previous propaganda method!

In the face of Goebbels's request, Fang Yanzi readily agreed in a "surprise". So far, Goebbels's reaction has been expected by Fang Yan, and this piece has been favored by him, and it is just around the corner to spread throughout Germany. And when this momentum was created and swept up, Uncle Watter took advantage of the situation to put forward the "Hitler idea", which was a matter of course. Whatever Goebbels' attitude, he would have to use the propaganda machine to fully cooperate, and he himself would be tied to the chariot of Värt.

"Mr. Doctor, I didn't want to trick you this time. In a few years, maybe you will be glad to have made the decision today......" Looking at Goebbels who was overjoyed, Fang Yan whispered inwardly. In addition to peddling this propaganda music, the more important purpose of my trip today is to win over the other party to become an ally of the Brom family, so as to completely stabilize the power position of Uncle Cheap and himself in the future.

Through this continuous fermentation of the Watt & Ert crisis, Fang Yan is deeply aware of the importance of having a strong political ally. If Goebbels had defended and exhorted from the side from the very beginning of Hitler's intention to strip the powers of Värt, then there was a great chance that the Führer would have turned a thunderstorm into a gentle drizzle, and that the re-establishment of power would have been completed in a more peaceful and gentle way, if not to prevent the Führer.

For example, the production of equipment and the construction of facilities involving the military dimension will be separated from the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy, and a special person will be assigned to take charge of it; Or redefine the scope of the Four-Year Economic Plan's wartime remit in order to make trade-offs acceptable to all sides. Where is it like now, Fang Yan, as a naval admiral, has to work hard and exhausted for his uncle's political career. What's more, a move like "Hitler's Thought" that needs to rely on the ecological environment to be effective can only be used once, and if Fang Yan encounters a similar situation again, he will be unable to recover.

Among the core members of the National Socialist Party, Goebbels was undoubtedly the most suitable ally. First, there was no direct conflict of interest between the Propaganda Department he was in charge of and Walter, and secondly, Goebbels did not pursue power as enthusiastically as his colleagues. On the contrary, his early experience as a PhD at the University of Heidelberg gave Goebbels a literati spirit who was more interested in his hobbies than in power.

It is precisely because of this that Goebbels has no resentment about the post of propaganda minister that he has not changed for seven years, and even today, when Franck, Walter, Ribbentrop and others have become ministers, his heart is still as balanced as yesterday. Such a temperament obviously made Fang Yan feel at ease, and he would not be on guard like he was in the face of other people.

In the end, Goebbels's diligence and ability, combined with his qualifications as a senator, gave him a decisive voice in both the party and in front of Hitler, and he was able to give his uncle W. Watter sufficient help. In this regard, the current deputy head of the state, Hess, is far behind.

Lacking sufficient talent and charisma, Hess, who was also disinclined to fight for power, became synonymous with inaction, and even though Hitler had only chosen him as his successor 10 months earlier, many in the upper echelons of the party still did not value him. Especially today, with the lightning conquest of Europe by Germany, the power of many hills led by the Wehrmacht has swelled dramatically, including Ribbentrop, Franck, and even Himmler, who have begun to actively perform in the political arena, and their light has long since completely overshadowed Hess, who ran the National Socialist Party.

To this day, even if Hitler did have an accident, Hess would most likely not be able to succeed him smoothly - no matter the army, the central ministers, and the industrial giants, they all lack basic recognition of Hess. Rao is Fang Yan has a good personal relationship with Hess, and it is impossible to choose him as an arm in this situation.

It is true that Goebbels, who has no power ambitions, has no reason to wade into troubled waters for Walter and charge, but once he is on the thief ship, it will be difficult to jump off and clear the relationship. Because whether it is Hitler's ode or Hitler's thought, the enormous energy contained in it will become the binding agent of the political relations between the two sides. This centripetal effect is natural and irreversible, unless Goebbels has no attachment to power and is determined to live in seclusion. And for this, Fang Yan, who has seen and heard in later generations, is obviously full of confidence.

Goebbels obviously didn't expect Fang Yan, a young general, to have such a deep and complex mind. In fact, even if he was fully vigilant against Fang Yan, it was impossible for the prophet to have predicted that Fang Yan had also prepared a more exaggerated set of combination punches for him in the back. Seeing that the other party agreed, Goebbels, who was excited in his heart, decided to strike while the iron was hot, and said again: "General Brom, I wonder if you are interested in contributing to the party's propaganda work again?" Now that the people in the country only know that you were cultivated by Marshal Raeder, but they ignore the imprint of the Party and the Führer on you, this is obviously not in line with the facts, and I have long wanted to correct this phenomenon. ”

Fang Yanzhan smiled, and said in a calm and implicitly proud tone: "Your Excellency, at present, in the entire party organization, the only person who can really make me sincerely admire and admire is the great head of state. And apart from you and a handful of Excellencies, there are so many mediocre and stupid fellows in the upper echelons of the Party that I simply do not deserve to praise the institutions of those men. So forgive me for not being able to fulfill this request. As for the reverence for the Führer, I think that the carol just now is enough to express all my heart. ”

Goebbels stared at Fang Yan in shock, as if he didn't expect him to make such an astonishing remark. Seven and a half years after Hitler came to power, any condemnation of the party has long since ceased – and those who dared to do so either fled abroad or were captured by the Gestapo in concentration camps. Now, however, this young man threw a map cannon in his face, pointing out that except for a few elites in the Kuomintang, it was all a bunch of wine bags and rice bags, and the entire organization was not even looked down upon at all. It is true that Goebbels, because of his high education, also had many vulgar colleagues who he looked down upon, but he never had any contempt for his party!

Looking at the calm young general, Goebbels' face turned pale and uncertain, but in the end he seemed to think of something, and his originally sharp gaze gradually calmed down. After a long silence, Goebbels suddenly showed a smile and said, "Since you don't want to, then I won't continue to insist." I only hope that you will always maintain your loyalty and faith in the Führer, because this is where everything is founded. ”