Chen Dao's suggestion was like a sudden storm, setting off turbulent waves in Goering's calm heart.

"Let those countries gain real independence? Do you want to give away the land that we have conquered at great cost and sacrifice? Are you kidding? Goering exclaimed.

Goering stared at Chen Dao with an expression of disbelief, but Chen Dao ignored it, just staring at Hitler.

The expression on Hitler's face was very different from that of Goering, as he walked around his office with his arms crossed, occasionally looking up at the giant map on the wall.

"Heinz, come, let's sit down." Hitler suddenly waved his hand and motioned for Goering and Chen Dao to sit down.

If we were to raise the slogan of supporting the independence of the colonial countries at this time, it would certainly cause discontent among them, especially Italy, who have not thought about the consequences. ”

Hitler's gaze once again showed a strange look, like a loving teacher examining his most proud student.

"Weak countries have no diplomacy, and France's ideas are not worth our consideration. As for Italy, did they take into account our feelings when they were secretly preparing to attack Greece? What they think doesn't matter to us. Chen Dao said disapprerovingly.

"You are doing this on your own deaf feet, France can not discuss it, but Italy is our most important ally. We have to take into account what the Italians think. It is also necessary to consider whether the public can accept such an approach. Goering glanced at Hitler. Then he questioned Chen Dao.

"As long as the Führer openly declares that it is in Germany's interest to do so, the people will not oppose it, and you should not underestimate the Führer's prestige in the hearts of the people.

As for Italy, it will be too easy to deal with it, and Mussolini will suffer at least two major blows before Christmas this year, when he will come to us on his knees and beg for our help, until that time. He doesn't have the courage to oppose whatever we do, and will willingly be our horse boy and let us command. Chen Dao still said disapprehantly.

"You say the Italians will suffer two blows before Christmas? One should be in Greece, and the other will be somewhere? Hitler asked curiously.

Chen Dao walked to the map and drew a circle in an area on the map.

"Here, the Italians will certainly suffer here before Christmas, and then they will come to us and ask us to help them stop the British attack, and then we will have the right time to raise the banner of independence for the British colonial countries, and they will definitely not have the courage to oppose it."

Hitler stared at the map for two minutes before saying, "Don't go back to North Africa for a while." Stay in the country and make a detailed plan that must be completed before Christmas. Give our Mr. Churchill a Christmas gift, and then let our Mr. Mussolini willingly be our one. ”

"Horse boy." Goering said unequivocally.

"I obey the Führer's orders, and I will certainly give Mr. Churchill and Mr. Mussolini a Christmas gift that will last a lifetime, and let them know that there is no good end to going against Germany." Chen Dao said as he stood up and was about to leave with Goering.

"Wait." Hitler suddenly stopped Chen Dao.

Under Chen Dao's puzzled gaze, Hitler pulled out a stack of letters from the drawer of his desk.

"This is the letter that Miss Braun asked me to pass on to you, one week a week, six in all, and remember to reply to her when you read it." Hitler admonished.

Chen Dao suddenly sweated

As soon as Goering and Chen Dao got home, they went into the study on the second floor, and Goering asked mysteriously: "Have you noticed that the Führer's attitude towards you today is different from usual?" ”

"All I found was that you always seemed to be targeting me today, and I didn't find anything else." Chen Dao snorted coldly and said.

"It really saddens me that you say that, and I do not hesitate to sacrifice my image today to set off your wisdom, just so that you can pass the test of the Führer smoothly."

Goering pretended to have a heartbroken expression, and Chen Dao looked at it with goosebumps all over his body.

"I remembered that the Führer's expression and eyes today were really wrong, like an invigilator who was always staring at me for fear that I would cheat, and his eyes made me very uncomfortable." Chen Dao said.

"You know what? It is your honor that the Führer can test you, and you don't know how many people are waiting in line to be tested by the Führer? Goering said with a glare.

"What the hell does the Führer want to do?" Goering's expression succeeded in piquing Chen Dao's curiosity.

"I told you that in 1934 the Führer had Parkinson's disease." Goering leaned over and said to Chen Dao in a low voice.

Chen Dao's body shuddered involuntarily, and he hurriedly sat up straight and leaned his head in front of Goering.

"Could it be that the condition has worsened?" Chen Dao glared at Goering and asked.

"Don't you see that the Führer's behavior today is very unusual? Especially his left hand was always trembling. Goering whispered.

When Chen Dao heard Goering's reminder, he immediately remembered that when the meeting was held today, Hitler either carried his left hand behind his back, or held his left hand with his right hand, or folded his arms around his chest, which turned out to be covering up the abnormality of his left hand.

"Remembered?" Goering asked.

Chen Dao nodded.

"The Führer's condition suddenly worsened, so he had to think carefully about the question of the successor, and that's why he tested you." Goering said.

"Aren't you his successor? Why did you test me? Chen Dao suddenly felt inexplicable.

Goering pointed to his heart.

"I've got a time bomb hidden here, and I don't know when it's going to explode. So the Führer is also thinking about who will take over as Führer in the event that my condition suddenly deteriorates and dies before him. ”

Chen Dao suddenly remembered Goering's heart attack.

Hitler was a Parkinsonian patient. Goering was a heart attacker. The two men who held the highest power in Germany turned out to be seriously ill. Although the illness of the two was not serious enough to affect their work, the matter was also unprecedentedly severe, and Chen Dao instantly felt that the future of himself and Germany was bleak.

"So you recommended me to the Führer to be my successor?" Chen Dao asked.

"How is that possible? You're thinking too much. The Führer only asked me vaguely if there were any talents among the young people who could be cultivated, but I could sense that he was afraid that I would have no successor for a sudden heart attack, so he wanted to raise a candidate to succeed him.

After my covert investigation, you are honored to be the object of the first test by the Yuan, but it is difficult to say what the result will be. So you have to behave well and try to snatch the position of this candidate. Goering said.

"Who are my competitors?" Chen Dao asked.

"I haven't found it yet, I'm secretly investigating, they'd better not let me find out, otherwise hum!" A grim smile flashed across Goering's lips.

"Himmler? Goebbels? Hess? These people are all possible. Chen Dao said.

"They can't do it, in my eyes they are all scum with only five combat strength." Goering said dismissively.

"With me here, it's easy to say anything. If I really die in front of the Führer with my eyes closed one day, you will lose a strong supporter, and it will be very difficult to compete with those people. So while I'm alive and able to help you suppress your competitors. You have to make as many meritorious deeds as possible, and you must snatch the position of the candidate. ”

Goering's eyes as he looked at Chen Dao revealed infinite anticipation. Who knew that Chen Dao's reaction surprised him.

"I don't want to be this candidate." Chen Dao shook his head and said.

"You're so disappointed in me, aren't you a little self-motivated?". Goering pointed at Chen Dao and said angrily,

Chen Dao didn't care about Goering's anger, and said to himself: "My biggest wish now is not to be this candidate, but to hope that you can live a healthy life, preferably a hundred years old, and then watch Ida grow up happily, marry her beloved man, and give birth to a group of lovely grandsons and granddaughters." Those cute little ones will surround you every day when they grow up and let you tell them your battle stories, this is the life you should live in the future, don't always think so pessimistic, your condition will not worsen. ”

The angry expression on Goering's face instantly froze, his eyes flushed, and then he said in a very nasal voice: "You really think so? ”

"Look into my eyes, do I look like I'm lying?". Chen Dao pointed to his eyes and said.

"I can't see it, but I believe you." Goering's voice was still very nasal.

"For the sake of our family, I will live well, but I need your cooperation." Goering continued.

"How do you need our cooperation?" Chen Dao asked.

"Heart disease patients should try to stay in a good mood, you should know that." Goering said.

Chen Dao nodded seriously and said, "I understand, I will try my best to keep your mood comfortable, not only me, but all of us will do the same." ”

"But I'm not in a good mood right now."

"Why?"

"It's all because of you, and some of your actions make me feel extremely unpleasant." Goering said.

"What did I do? Don't frame me. Chen Dao retorted.

"You're almost thirty years old now, not only are you not married, you don't even have a girlfriend. As your relative, do you think I can feel good? ”。 Goering asked.

Chen Dao: "Looking for a girlfriend must have an emotional foundation, I can't go to the street and find a random girl to be my girlfriend, right?" ”

"You don't have to look on the street, isn't there a ready-made one here?" Goering said angrily at the pile of letters on the table.

"Miss Braun? I don't have any feelings for her, so don't embarrass me. Chen Dao said.

"I've already said that love at first sight is rare, it's more about long-term love.

I had just had an idea, and I decided to invite Miss Braun to our house, to be a guest for a long time, and not to leave until after Christmas. Goering said.

"I'm against it." Chen Dao said.

"Ah, my heart hurts." Goering clutched his heart and cried out in pain.

"Can your expression be a little more exaggerated?" Chen Dao said sarcastically.

"You just said you wanted me to live a long life, and then you did this to me again. You have betrayed the trust I have placed in you. ”

Chen Dao: "

"If you don't speak, I'll take your consent. Miss Braun will arrive in Berlin in two days at most. Remember, don't run away, or I'll be in a bad mood, and you'll be responsible for all the consequences. Goering cleanly cut off Chen Dao's retreat.

Am I digging a pit and burying myself? Chen Dao thought depressedly.

The moment he opened the door and walked out of the study, Goering suddenly stopped Chen and said, "You must pay more attention to the candidate's affairs." Start with the 'Christmas Package' and show off all your talents so that the Führer is sure that you are the person he is looking for. ”

"You better recuperate in peace. Don't think so much. Chen Dao said angrily

London, 10 Downing Street, in Churchill's office.

"Did you see that the traitor, Captain Mills, has become a German Major Mills, and he is pretending to intercede for those seriously wounded in North Africa, and it seems that he has made up his mind to be a tragic hero to provoke us." Churchill patted the leaflet on his desk and said to War Secretary Eden.

"The court-martials will be held next Monday, and he will be sentenced to death in absentia for the crimes he committed, as will Lieutenant Buck."

"This was not enough, so MI6 immediately inquired about the residence of the two traitors in Germany, investigated it and sent agents to assassinate them. Be sure to let them know about the consequences of treason. ”

"MI6 people are already starting an investigation, and I'm sure the results will come soon." Aiden said.

"This should be the most important thing to do at the moment. There can be no delays. What is the current state of the forces in East Africa and Iraq? Churchill asked.

"The Australian 6th Infantry Division and the New Zealand Division have arrived in Iraq and are now joining up with the forces led by General Wavell, and the 1st Armoured Division is about to arrive in Iraq.

It's just that the enemy has absolute superiority in troops and logistics, and if we want to disperse our limited forces to the two theaters of East Africa and Iraq, the result will be passivity everywhere. ”

Aiden made a lot of sense, and Churchill nodded heavily and said: "Our supply lines are too long, and there are submarines of the German Navy at sea harassing you, what do you suggest?" ”

"The East African battlefield and the Iraq battlefield must choose a main battlefield to come out, we concentrate our forces to defeat one of the enemies first, I suggest starting from East Africa, which is relatively close to Egypt, and the Italians stationed there, their combat effectiveness is also relatively weak, we can start from them first, fight a few victories to improve morale."

"What about Iraq?" Churchill asked.

"As long as there are enough troops to hold on, and if we can make progress in East Africa, the Italians will certainly ask the Germans for help, and the Germans in the Iraqi direction may also be drawn to Egypt."

Churchill pondered for a moment and said, "That's all we can do for now, we really need a win." ”

The end of October 1940 was destined to be eventful.

On October 21, after Yugoslavia, Hungary joined the Axis family without hesitation.

On October 22, at the invitation of Marshal Göring's wife, Amy, Margaret. Miss Braun is officially moving into Karin Manor with a large bag of luggage.

On October 23, Romania announced its membership in the Axis bloc.

On 24 October, the first Yugoslav merchant ships loaded with German convoys and supplies set sail from the port of Rijeka for Palestine.

On 25 October, the Marati battle group of the Italian 10th Army, moving south from Cairo, triumphantly joined up with the Italian advance from Ethiopia north in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and the Axis powers were united in two theaters of war in Africa.

On 26 October, after a long journey, Admiral Auchinleck and Montgomery, who had recently been promoted to lieutenant general, arrived in Somalia to serve as commander-in-chief of the British East African garrison and commander of the reconstituted Eighth Army, respectively.

On 27 October, at the Naval Air Command in Port Kiel, Field Marshal Raeder personally placed the epaulettes of the rank of Vice Admiral on Chen Dao's shoulders in recognition of his contribution to the heavy defeat of the British Mediterranean Fleet.

On 28 October, following Mussolini's order, the Italian-Albanian Army Group sent eight infantry divisions to attack Florina, Vovusa, and Ioannina in three directions, and the Greek campaign began.

On October 29, Bulgaria joined the Axis bloc.

On 30 October, at the Luftwaffe No. 4 training ground in the eastern suburbs of Berlin, Chen Dao could not help but sigh when he saw the small plane parked on the ground.

"Holy, isn't this a helicopter?". (To be continued......)