Chapter 519: Nuremberg Protagonist (5)
The singing was faint, the aftermath was lingering, and the high-level dignitaries on the viewing platform stood in place, as if they had been immobilized, and did not move for a long time. Sobbing and whimpering came and went, corresponding to a pair of red, moist eyes. After hundreds of thousands of people at the scene, the connotation and spirit of "Hitler's Führer's Song" were vividly revealed, and when the chorus ended, the atmosphere in the square had climbed to an unprecedented peak!
Fang Yan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and two lines of clear water suddenly fell from his cheeks like a waterfall. His limbs and body seemed to be cut off from consciousness, and all the scenes he had seen in Germany in the past flashed through his mind like a flash, but with great clarity. the hardships and hardships of 1919 and the national humiliation of 1923; The panic and confusion of 1929 and the agitation of 1933 finally swept away the world, bringing dignity and glory, order and prosperity back to the world.
Although he is very aware of almost everything behind this "miracle", as a witness to the bureau, he is not able to achieve true detachment at all. At this moment, under the strong sensory stimulation of the Führer's indulgence, the German soul that belonged to Jonas had quietly awakened unconsciously, and expanded and reverberated in his consciousness. It is the baptism of happiness, it is the ocean of joy. In a trance, the scene in front of him gradually became smaller and shorter, and his soul suddenly floated from his body like a white cloud, soaring freely in the vast sky.
The high peaks of the Alps, the murmuring waters of the Rhine, the verdant forests of East Prussia, and the Bavarian fields...... All the lands of the German civilization swept under him like lightning. A feeling of intimacy that he had never felt before, like a warm wave enveloping his whole body. This is Jonas's hometown, and this is where he belongs in this life. In the confusion, his alienation from the people living in this land gradually disappeared, and he only had endless joy and comfort in his heart to see them come out of humiliation and weakness under the leadership of the Führer.
The music swirled in a low voice, from splendor to calm, and a sense of relief slowly spread from the bottom of his heart, as if the clouds had been removed, and he had fallen back from the sky to the solid ground. The trance just now was like a dream, and the consciousness regained control of the body. The youth was still the same as it had been a moment ago, but in the eyes of those who knew him well, there seemed to be something different about Jonas: he had lost that sense of Atlantean detachment, and was truly rooted in the land, the community.
After a few breaths, accompanied by the deafening slogan "Long live victory" in the square, the opening ceremony of the 11th Party Congress finally came to an end. Hitler, who was standing in the center, stood still for more than half a minute before slowly turning around. His face was calm, but his gaze was extremely unusually distracted. In the face of the foreign guests and the surrounding high-level henchmen, Hitler did not follow the normal procedure to speak, but left the scene directly through the passageway.
"Distinguished Excellencies, the Führer was suddenly unwell. Please return to your accommodation for a while, and I will contact you personally later. Ribbentrop was the first to react and hurriedly explained the circle to Mussolini and others. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he is very aware of his responsibilities today, and he must not neglect the distinguished guests of this friendly country that he has invited with great difficulty. Xiao Ziano next to him nodded solemnly, quietly pulled his father-in-law, who was still like a dream, and turned around first. The rest of the crowd woke up from a dream and left the venue one after another.
Watching these key figures leave one after another, Ribbentrop finally breathed a sigh of relief. Today's change was really unexpected, but fortunately, it did not hurt the overall situation, and when the Führer's mood returned to calm, the small turmoil would naturally pass. As for the official celebrations of the next party congress, it will be up to Hess and Rosenberg to toss, and the ceremonies in the next few days will not have any impact on diplomatic strategy.
Thinking of this, Ribbentrop couldn't help but turn his head and glared angrily at Goebbels. Today's opening ceremony was completely led by this short lame man, but there was such a serious accident!
"Joachim, it seems that your mind is as bad as ever. Did the Italian leaders and others come to Germany thousands of miles to see the boring and old-fashioned rituals? In the face of many prominent members of the National Socialist Party around him, Goebbels made no secret of his contempt for Ribbentrop, and sarcastically said, "Today is the most perfect demonstration of German power, which is somehow higher than the traditional military parades and group dances." Only a Jewish profiteer, whose whole body was filled with the stench of copper, would be indifferent to this baptism of souls, staring only at the thirty silver coins in front of him. ”
"You!" Ribbentrop's face flushed, and his eyes were filled with rage. How could he not hear that Goebbels was scolding Jews on the surface, but in fact he was satirizing him as a champagne merchant in a wealthy family; Especially in the presence of so many old comrades today, such an exposing ridicule made him almost go berserk. Fortunately, Goebbels did not intend to do the thing perfectly, and snorted coldly: "That is, the Führer entrusted me to fully cooperate with this diplomatic affairs." Otherwise, I would never have worked hard with Jonas to complete today's decisive work. ”
Listening to Goebbels's flamboyant words, none of the people present thought that he was boasting. They were not deaf or blind, and the opening ceremony that had just passed was not enough to describe as shocking: it was a storm that swept through the hearts and minds of even the most treacherous politicians. Especially for foreign dignitaries who heard the Führer's ode for the first time, everything today is enough to engrave a deep steel seal on their thinking!
Rao was resented by Ribbentrop, and had to silently admit that Goebbels had held an extremely successful celebration. And as the latter said, the hero of the rear admiral with a special background also made outstanding contributions. Thinking that these two guys had colluded together, Ribbentrop had to grit his teeth and put away his heart to get back on the field. Now that the Brom family is scorching, Walt, who first advocated the creation of the "great righteousness" of the gods, is a natural ally of Goebbels; In contrast, Ribbentrop was much less weighty, and could only rely on Hitler to wait for opportunities.
"Jonas, go talk to the American reporter as planned. Now that the process of the celebration has changed, don't let him leave halfway. After taunting his despised colleague, Goebbels turned and raised his head and said to the young man beside him. The latter nodded, and gradually walked away under the gaze of many eyes.
Ribbentrop's eyes were slightly raised, but he did not say anything about it. Normally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should have been responsible for communicating with the Americans and exerting deterrence, but now that Germany and the United States have long since severed diplomatic relations, they have only stationed chargé d'affaires with the lowest foreign affairs rank. After some trade-offs, Goebbels and Ribbentrop finally reached a tacit understanding: the Propaganda Department would be responsible for the work, and the Deutsche Welle would be conveyed through non-governmental channels.
It's just that Ribbentrop didn't expect that the person sent by Goebbels turned out to be not the mouthpiece elite of the Propaganda Department, but the guy Jonas. No matter how much he shined, his essence was still that of a young and famous Wehrmacht general; For this kind of work, which requires skill and scale, his hawkish nature can easily break the strings. Ebbentrop, however, was clearly not going to object to anything. If things go wrong, that's also Goebbels' responsibility, and Ribbentrop clearly expects to see Goebbels fall to the dust!
With the morning breeze gently blowing and warm, Jonas strode up to the flanking auditorium, his eyes quickly locked on a man fiddling with a fixed-stand camera. He was not yet forty years old, had a slightly chubby complexion, and curly brown hair with the standard Mediterranean baldness, a feature that could be seen from afar. He was accompanied by three assistants carrying various equipment, and had the most complete lineup of the press corps present today.
"Hello Mr. Shailer, I am Rear Admiral J. Brom of the Imperial German Navy. It is reported that as a core reporter of CBS, you have interviewed many important people, including Gandhi, I wonder if I can delay you for a few minutes of precious time to chat with you? Jonas asked with a smile and in English.
"Ah...... Are you the Royal Navy gravedigger, the youngest general in all of Europe? I have seen your photographs countless times in your country's newspapers. Shailer's eyes lit up and he took the initiative to reach out and shake his hand with the other party. Although the man in front of him was not wearing a military uniform, his face and temperament were the best proof of identity. He straightened his collar and showed joy on his face: "As a reporter, it is my great luck to meet your legend. I don't know what you'd like to talk to me about, or we could consider developing this into an interview. ”
Seeing that the other party's face was full of surprise and eagerness, Jonas secretly laughed in his heart. Unbeknownst to others, the true attitude of Shailer as a time-traveler is clear: the journalist has the soul of a liberal historian and has a deep hatred for the totalitarian system, especially in Germany today. If it weren't for his duty, in the face of his "** accomplice of force" at this moment, Shayl would have left with disgust on his face.
Jonas didn't care about that, though, he just wanted Shailer to be available to him in the next year or so. After receiving an affirmative reply from the other party, Jonas took advantage of the situation and said: "I heard that the report you wrote is informative and informative, and it is a bright window for the North American people to understand the relevant information about Germany. It's just that now, there are many reporters in your country who have seen the wind and rain, and they have not personally been to Germany to watch and listen, but they want to write inappropriate remarks to mislead others, deepen the misunderstanding of the people of your country about Germany, and make people deeply sad. At a time when peace in Europe is on the horizon, it is all the more important for journalists like you to speak out on the ground. ”
Shailer stared at the young man in front of him, his eyes behind the lenses narrowing.