Chapter 466:

Two days later, Colonel Stauffenberg led Xiao Mubai to a secret gathering, the gathering of the Black Band.

Driving through the streets of Berlin, under the watchful eye of SS patrols, they drove into a government compound, and after several checks, they were put on the third floor by the guards.

After walking in, Xiao Mubai stood in a small corner on one side, silently watching the field, now he is only a small supporting role, not even a supporting role, he is just a bystander now, and these people on the field decide the fate of Germany.

The conference room was not large, and there were several people standing and sitting in it, some of whom Xiao Mubai knew, probably Field Marshal Witzleben, Admiral Beck, Admiral Hepner, Gödler (Mayor of Leipzig), Colonel Kirheim, Father Delp, and some people he didn't know.

Xiao Mubai knew these people, many of them were from the officer corps of the National Defense Force.

The early conflict between the Wehrmacht officer corps and Hitler stemmed from Hitler's distrust of the General Staff.

In the past, this ignorant former Austrian corporal had always regarded the General Staff as a mysterious base for the production of war plans, and took it for granted that the General Staff could draw up a perfect battle plan in any situation, as long as the political leaders demanded it.

However, he soon discovered that the General Staff was not interested in his plans for future wars, the famous "Horsbach Memorandum", and they were not willing to fight a militarily unprepared and adventurous war.

After several negotiations, the officer corps soon formed a small group of anti-Hitler cliques, the "Beck-Gotailer Group", but their anti-Nazi campaign was not motivated by antipathy to fascist tyranny, but only as a natural reaction to his poor military policy.

As the war progressed to the present point, the men of these officer corps had a premonition of a real possibility of defeat, and that Hitler had to be assassinated for the purpose of saving Germany.

The reason why a group of Germans, represented by Colonel Stauffenberg, wanted to assassinate Hitler was not to end the war he started by assassinating Hitler, but to save Germany from Hitler's inevitable defeat at that time.

Mr. Winston Churchill, Britain's World War II Prime Minister, even commented that the operation was "dog eats dog", and at this moment, Xiao Mubai seems to have nothing wrong with this sentence.

Although the conspirators were engaged in an act of treason, the atmosphere was calm, if not laid-back, on the surface, with many people sipping coffee on the table and not seeming to be worried about the action.

Xiao Mubai sighed secretly, no wonder the operation was not successful in the end, it is strange that such a group of old politicians can have the ability to execute, in the end, it is not up to Stauffenberg, the young colonel, to carry it out, only he is the most brilliant in the entire assassination operation.

Despised these big people in front of him, Xiao Mubai listened leisurely to their discussions, and after Colonel Stauffenberg entered, as one of the protagonists, the conspirators were always discussing things about how he would carry them out.

"We've thought about Operation Valkyrie and he's not the right fit." The person Xiao Mubai knew, Lieutenant General Obleit, and the chief of the Operations Division of Army Group Central spoke.

"It's not the current one, the colonel has an idea, and I think we should consider it." Major General Treskov raised his arm and interjected after stopping Lieutenant General Oblit.

At this time, a man in a suit sitting in his seat suddenly spoke, interrupted Major General Treskov's speech, and said: "Excuse me, Valkyrie is?" ”

This man was the mayor of Leipzig in Gedler, a civil servant through and through.

"It's Operation Valkyrie."

Admiral Beck, who has already retired, opened his mouth to explain, and after a pause, he scanned the crowd and continued: "Thousands of reservists are scattered in Berlin, and Operation Valkyrie is Hitler's temporary plan to mobilize them in the event of an emergency in the country. ”

"The only purpose of this plan is to protect Hitler's government, and what if he is isolated or killed?" Major General Treskov asked tentatively.

"What is this plan for us?" Mayor Gedler asked, his hands outstretched, his face dazed.

"Valkyrie was designed to prevent unrest, but what if the SS were going to have a coup?" At this time, Colonel Stauffenberg, who had not spoken for a long time, said word by word.

Lieutenant General Oblingt looked at Stauffenberg, and Mayor Gedler looked up at him, finally a little moved.

"The Ministry of State Security has been trying to overthrow Hitler, what is the reaction of the High Command?" Colonel Stauffenberg continued, eloquently.

"We had no choice but to declare a state of emergency." Lieutenant General Aubrightt's eyes lit up, already understanding the highlights of the plan, and then said.

"That's right, start Operation Valkyrie." Major General Treskov interjected.

"Hitler's reserve army carried out Hitler's own plans, and we had no choice but to take over power in Berlin and prevent the SS from taking over the government." Glancing at the crowd, Stauffenberg continued: "The reservists will think that they are fighting to defend the government, not to resist it. ”

The conference room became a stage for Colonel Stauffenberg's performances, and he impressed everyone with his eloquent conversations, but there were always people who picked on them.

"At the same time, we are quietly establishing a new government." Admiral Baker concluded.

Not to be outdone, Mayor Gedler smoked a cigar and said lightly: "But only if he dies." ”

"That's what you think, right? Beyond that, how else can you convince the public? The SS wants to seize power? "Mayor Gedler didn't want the military to take the initiative.

"We must assassinate Hitler." Looking directly at Mayor Gödler, Colonel Stauffenberg said solemnly.

"I'm disappointed in you, Colonel, someone with a background like yours should have more noble thoughts." Mayor Gedler said he ultimately refused Valkyrie's action.

"There's a slight obstacle to your plans, Colonel." Seeing this, Lieutenant General Oblingt hurriedly rounded the field, "First of all, Operation Valkyrie must be rewritten in order to eliminate the SS. ”

"I need you to get the copy." Colonel Stauffenberg thought for a moment, looked at Lieutenant General Oblingit and said.

At this time, Admiral Baker, who had retired from his suit, got up from the sofa and said: "It's one thing to replan, it's another thing to distribute. In this matter, we want to disseminate documentary evidence of serious treason. ”

"Hitler's signature is required for this evidence." Lieutenant General Oblingit added.

"We can draw lots for this job." Colonel Stauffenberg said.

"What about Fromm?" Lieutenant General Aubright asked rhetorically.

"Fromm? Who is Flåm? Gedler looked confused.

"He's the commander of the reserves, and I can keep the reserves in an emergency." Admiral Baker said.

"But only Fromm can launch the plan." Lieutenant General Aublitt hesitated.

"Can you find him?" Admiral Baker had to speak.

"We're running out of time, can you find him?" Father Pelp spoke for the first time.

"He's a careerist." Lieutenant General Aublitt did not want to take on the matter.

"He had already climbed to the top in Hitler's army, no wonder he was unhappy." Major General Treskov sneered.

"Give him an important position in the new government and give him some sweetness." Admiral Baker wisely said, setting the tone for the meeting.

Xiao Mubai has witnessed a history, a history full of political struggles, power and conspiracy, and the grandeur on the surface cannot hide the dirtiness behind it.

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