Chen Dao hurried to the wolf's den, passed through the checkpoints and inspections all the way, and then walked into the combat headquarters of the wolf's den, and happened to see a large number of high-ranking generals of the army and air force, all of whom were surrounded by Hitler like the moon, discussing the battle situation on the Eastern Front.

Seeing Chen Dao coming in, Hitler greeted warmly: "Heinz, I haven't seen you for the past few days, what are you busy with?" ”

Chen Dao said: "I went to the Navy for a meeting to hear Marshal Raeder promulgate the "Iron Cross Act" to the Navy's award standards. ”

Chen Dao paused, had an idea, and rushed ahead of Hitler and said: "I met the Japanese ambassador to Germany, Mr. Hiroshi Oshima, who pulled me and complained to me, asking me why the government wanted to lift the ban on books like "Rabe's Diary", and also said that "Rabe's Diary" had been sold on a large scale in the United States and Britain, which had tarnished the Japanese government's international reputation, and said that if the relationship between our two countries was affected because of "Rabe's Diary", we would be held fully responsible. ”

The corners of Hitler's mouth squirmed a few times, and he asked with a blank expression: "Rabe's Diary has been lifted?" How do I not know, when is this happening? Also, what about the mass release of "Rabe's Diary" in the United States and the United Kingdom? ”

Chen Dao smiled secretly in his heart, but his face was very serious.

"I also just learned yesterday that this book was officially released in Germany yesterday, and according to Mr. Hiroshi Oshima, on the first day of this month, Rabe's Diary has been released in the United States and the United Kingdom, earlier than in Germany, and it became a bestseller as soon as it came out."

"How could such a thing happen? Herman, do you know about the lifting of the ban on Rabe's Diary? Hitler asked Göring with a frown.

"I know, not only me, but Marshal Brauchitsch and Marshal Keitel they know." Goering said.

"You've all read that book?" Hitler's grim gaze swept over Marshal Keitel and Marshal Brauchitsch.

Field Marshal Keitel avoided Hitler's gaze and whispered: "Yes, Führer." I've already read that book. ”

Brauchitsch also bluntly admitted that he had seen "Rabe's Diary".

The gloom on Hitler's face instantly deepened.

"You all know, so to speak, only I don't know, just hide it from me. Am I still the head of Germany? Why didn't anyone report this to me? Do you know how much damage that book will cause to the relationship between Japan and Japan if it is published? Yes to Germany. How much of an impact did even the image of the Axis bloc make?

This kind of thing is under the management of the Ministry of Propaganda, and the Gestapo was ordered to go to the Propaganda Department to ask Goebbels, who asked him to lift the ban on "Rabe's Diary" without my order? ”

Hitler entered the "Führer's Fury" mode, which instantly lowered the temperature in the stuffy operational command room to freezing.

"No need to ask, I gave the order." Goering said.

Seeing that Goering took the initiative to jump out and take responsibility, Hitler kept a straight face. Throw out three questions in a row.

"Did you give the order? Have you ever thought about the consequences? Why hide it from me? ”

"It was my order, it was just an accident."

"Accidents? Do you think it was just an accident? Hitler asked, clasping his hands around his waist and glaring at Goering.

"Here's the thing, I just think that John Rabe is an old party member and has not committed any unforgivable crimes, and that three years of detention has made him suffer enough. Moreover, his wife often went around asking people to intercede, which indirectly spread the acquittal of Mr. Rabe, which caused a very bad influence in the party. So. I decided to release him.

Who knew that after he was released from prison, he immediately took his wife to England. And what I didn't expect. He even had in his possession an alternate version of Rabe's diary, from which the Rabe's Diary, published in the United States and England, was translated. ”

"Foolish, you shouldn't release people like him. You haven't answered my question yet, why didn't you tell me in advance. Hitler said.

"You were in the Wolf's Lair, concentrating on directing operations on the Eastern Front. I guess it's just a small thing, and there's no need to waste your precious time. Goering said.

"That's a reason I'm barely able to accept. But what about the German version of Rabe's Diary? Also did you order it to be published? Hitler asked.

"Yes, I ordered the publishing house to publish it, and it was rushed overnight to publish it urgently." Goering said.

"Give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise. Even you, Hermann Goering, Germany's only Reich Marshal, will hold you accountable. Hitler's voice was low, but everyone around him could hear the pent-up anger in Hitler's voice.

"I do it because we have to. And in the archives, after reading the full text of the original version of Rabe's Diary, I was convinced that what I was doing was in the interests of Germany, and that I was trying to restore the honor of the German army. Goering said.

Hitler did not speak, but simply glared coldly at Goering.

Göring continued: "The Führer, I ask you a question, have you seen Rabe's Diary? ”

Hitler blinked, the corners of his mouth twitched a few times, and he squeezed out a sentence.

"No, I just heard Goebbels say that the contents of this book are very bad for Germany, and I myself have not read the contents of the book."

Goering had a look of abrupt realization.

"You really haven't read it, and if you had read the contents of that book, you wouldn't blame me, but would have praised my actions." Goering said.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I don't understand. Why should I praise you for letting go of John Rabe, the traitor, and the publication of that book will affect our relations with our allies? ”

"You don't have to read that book to say that. I can tell you responsibly that, after careful consideration, I believe that we must draw a line with Japan and, if necessary, even declare war on Japan. ”

Goering's answer surprised everyone.

"Enough, I can't tolerate your nonsense anymore・・・・・・" Hitler roared.

Goering shouted in a voice higher than Hitler's: "Of all the people here, you are the only one who has not read that book, ask them, Marshal Keitel, Marshal Brauchitsch, General Halder." By the way, and Heinz. Ask them how they feel after reading the book. ”

As Göring finished shouting, there was a rare moment of silence in the headquarters.

Chen Dao stepped forward and stood across from the map table. To Hitler, he said: "Führer, the contents of that book are indeed disgusting. Not only me, but even Marshal Raeder, after reading it, said that he could not tolerate what the Japanese were doing. Other senior officers in the navy also saw allies with the Japanese as an insult to the Wehrmacht, at least on the naval side.

As for other armies, such as the Army, there may be other different views. Marshal Keitel. Marshal Brauchitsch, what do you feel about reading it? ”

Marshal Keitel saw Chen Dao staring at him, his eyes rolled, and he said thoughtfully: "I think what the Japanese have done shows that they are an army with no sense of honor and serious corruption in military discipline. It's just, as Marshal Goering said, to draw a line with the Japanese. Even a proposal to declare war, I think it should be carefully considered. ”

Brauchitz saw Chen Dao's gaze turn to him. Follow and show your attitude.

"If what the diary says is true, their behavior is no longer simply a corruption of military discipline, but a degeneration to the point of beasts."

Halder opens his trademark old lady mouth to cheer Brauchitsch on.

"They're just a bunch of beasts in human skin. Führer, you may think that our description is exaggerated, but if you have read that book. You might describe that army in more vicious terms. ”

"General Halder is right, Führer, you must read that book. After you have seen it, you will refresh your three views. Chen Dao said.

"What are the three views?" Hitler was curious about the new vocabulary that Chen Dao uttered.

"The three views refer to your worldview, outlook on life and values. To be honest, I've been on that book. The actions of the Japanese Army have refreshed the three views. I believe that Marshal Brauchitsch has the same opinion as me. ”

"Führer, the word refresh the three views is very suitable to describe the impact that the book brought me, you will know it after reading it, we are definitely not exaggerating." Brauchitsch said.

"Oh? Is it so serious? Which of you has that book? Give it to me, I want to see, is the content of that book really so powerful? Hitler said.

"I've got it here." Chen Dao took out his briefcase from under the table, took out a copy of "Rabe's Diary" and handed it to Hitler.

Hitler put on reading glasses and looked carefully at the contents of "Rabe's Diary" under the gaze of everyone.

The command room was eerily quiet, except for the sound of Hitler's flipping books.

After carefully reading the previous part of the photo, and carefully reading five or six pages of text, and casually flipping through the rest of the part, Hitler suddenly closed the book, rubbed his forehead and said: "I really can't think of how to evaluate the content of this book. Herman, I'll leave the book with me for now, and I'll go back and read the rest. ”

The "Führer's wrath" instantly dissipated into invisibility in the face of the powerful force of Rabe's Diary, and the battle meeting was able to continue.

"According to reports from Army Group Center, the Russian Western Front mobilized four armies to launch a large-scale counteroffensive in the Smolensk region. And according to the radio signals they heard, the Russians seemed to be amassing a large force to the south of the Western Front. We speculate that they are most likely forming a new front. The purpose is to prevent us from going south in a roundabout way to outflank the rear of the Soviet troops in Ukraine. Halder said, pointing to the map.

"It seems that the Russians are not too stupid, they seem to see our intentions to go south." Chen Dao said.

"Even if they see what we mean, it's too late. The 1st Panzer Army has been reassigned to the operational sequence of Army Group Center in accordance with the predetermined plan. At that time, there will be two Panzer armies moving south together, and this force cannot be stopped by the Russians in a hurry to put together a front. Keitel said.

"Where is General Guderian's Fifth Panzer Army? Is it possible to force a crossing of the Dnieper on time? Without him, only half of our pincer offensive would have been carried out, and the millions of Soviet troops, with only troops moving south from the center, would not have been able to completely encircle them. Chen Dao said.

"The Fifth Panzer Army, together with the Twelfth Army, has driven the Soviet troops from Romania out of Romania, and is currently repairing on the spot according to the original plan, preparing to launch an attack in sync with Army Group Center." Halder said.

"So far, it's going well. When the First Panzer Army is in place, on August 10, it will launch an offensive as planned, destroy the Soviet troops entrenched in Ukraine in one fell swoop, and be prepared to capture 780,000 prisoners. Hitler said confidently.

At the end of the meeting, Hitler motioned for Goering and Chen Dao to return to his office with him.

The three of them walked into the office, Hitler swept away the gloom on his face, and said to Chen Dao with a smile: "In order to cooperate with your plan, I have become a villain." How's my acting, are you still talking about it? ”

Chen Dao raised his thumb with his right hand and said, "Your performance is very good, and you have once again confirmed a truth. ”

"What truth?" Hitler asked curiously.

"Every politician must be a good actor." Chen Dao said.

"If you want to become a politician, you need many talents, and acting is just one of them. Thinking that just now, Brauchitsch, Halder, and Keitel and Herman were able to reach a consensus, I really never imagined that this kind of scene is rare, and "Rabe's Diary" really has the ability to change the world. Hitler said.

Goering smiled at Chen Dao and asked, "Have you met our Japanese friends?" The result? ”

"It's going well, I've managed to turn his attention to you, and I've arranged a meeting with you, and he's definitely racking his brain right now as to what kind of artwork to give you to impress you." Chen Dao said.

"Herman, it looks like there are a few more new collectibles in your collection room." Hitler said.

"What good things can he come up with? Whatever it is, it doesn't matter to me. ”

"You're right, in short, whatever he comes up with, the consequences are doomed." Hitler said.

"It will take at least ten days for "Rabe's Diary" to form public opinion in China. I think the meeting time is set for the 15th, what do you think? Chen Dao said.

"I think so, on the fifteenth, Herman and Hiroshi Oshima met. On the 18th, a scheduled public trial was held to adjudicate Japan. On the 20th, the verdict was announced to the world, and it was decided. Hitler said.

"We were pressed for time, and I had to speed up the rollout of Rabe's Diary in Italy and Spain." Goering said. (To be continued.) )