On 2 October 1936, Rommel's German-Spanish Corps unsurprisingly broke through the third line of defense in Madrid.

Immediately, the Provisional Municipality of Madrid announced its surrender to the German-Spanish Combined Corps. More than 90,000 soldiers of the People's Guard, disarmed in desperation by the German-Spanish Combined Corps, began their career as prisoners of war.

In less than six days, Rommel had achieved the goal he had set at the beginning. Annihilate the defenders of Madrid and occupy the entire city of Madrid.

At the same time, the capture of the capital of the province of Barras by the Northern Italian Expeditionary Force pales in comparison.

In the central square of Madrid, columns of soldiers of the People's Guard of the Republic are lining up to be assigned to the German Infantry Division of the National Army.

The journalists, who had been in Madrid to witness a protracted trench battle, turned around and immediately became reporters of a blitzkrieg again.

"Blitzkrieg", this is a tactic named by the German Führer Reinhardt himself. More than 10,000 "Spanish Warrior Medals" were awarded to the soldiers of the German-Spanish Combined Corps, both alive and dead.

With the first use of German journalists, the term "blitzkrieg" has also been used by the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Mexico, Austria, Denmark...... Multinational correspondents report.

A large number of People's Guard soldiers, lined up, were repeatedly photographed and recorded by the "Pro-National Army Newspaper" arranged in advance by Franco.

Under Reinhardt's cheerful promise, the prisoners of war escorted by the Republican Army in the photo were all German soldiers of the Spanish National Army, and none of the Germans were in the photo, which greatly satisfied Franco's face.

"This group of foxes and fake tigers are a shame on our Spaniards." A Republican lieutenant who was being escorted to the central square for propaganda and photographing said disdainfully: "If it weren't for the Germans, how could they have defeated us so easily." ”

"Come on, a week ago, you laughed at the Germans the most. At the time, you swore that the Germans were cowards. An IRA captain shook his head.

"That'...... Who would have thought that the Germans could fight so well at that time. The lieutenant continued to quibble.

"Quiet!" An ensign wearing the gray-green uniform of the Spanish German mechanics interrupted the discussion of the prisoners of war and shouted: "Take pictures soon, don't trouble me." When you get to the square, stand quickly. The men stand on the right, the women go to the left, and the ones who want to die go and grab a gun and stand in the middle. ”

Soon, the queue of prisoners of war who did not want to die fell silent.

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Germany, Chancellery Berlin.

Reinhardt warmly received the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Ziano, who was Mussolini's son-in-law.

Ziano, who came to Germany in a hurry, did not beat around the bush, and explained his intention as soon as he saw Reinhardt: "I guess Mr. Chancellor has heard about the war in Spain." ”

Although Ziano spoke standard German, Reinhardt, who had not heard anyone call himself chancellor for a long time, had not yet reacted.

In Germany, the Gestapo under Ross worked hard to publicize, coupled with the consensus of the top level. Almost everyone is downplaying Reinhardt's title as Chancellor in favor of the Führer.

"Mr. Prime Minister?" Ziano shouted again.

"Oh oh oh!" It only took a second or two for Reinhardt to react and say, "I'll listen, you say." ”

Ziano, whose expression was a little puzzled, had no choice but to say again: "Our leader in Italy, Mr. Mussolini, has asked me to come to Germany to communicate with your country about the war in Spain. ”

As soon as he heard about Spain, Reinhardt immediately said with pride: "The war in Spain? Hey, in fact, that's nothing, who made us Germans so good at fighting? Besides, General Franco hasn't come to thank us yet, and Mr. Mussolini should not be too anxious to thank us. ”

Thank?! Ziano snorted coldly, it seemed that the other party had not yet understood his intentions: "As far as I know, Major General Rommel of your country is sitting back and enjoying his success, and he will not move. After the Italian Expeditionary Force attracted the main force of the Republican Army to the north, it sent troops to Madrid to steal the fruits of the victory of the Italian Expeditionary Force. Shouldn't your country give us an explanation? ”

Hearing this, Reinhardt realized that the Italian leader had a short-circuit in his brain again, and he was actually running to trouble Germany at such a time.

"Say?" Reinhardt pretended to be confused and said: "We have worked hard to help our Italian friends pick the fruits of victory, what do you want?" ”

Ziano frowned and said, "I mean, the German army stole the fruits of victory that belonged to the Italian expeditionary force, and we didn't ask your army for help. ”

"That? Or I'll let that bastard of Rommel give you back the fruit. Reinhardt pretended to be the same enemy as his Italian friend and said, "To be honest, I have long seen that grandson is dissatisfied." Don't worry, I'll beat him up for you when I have the chance. ”

Ziano was dumbfounded by Reinhardt's ability to change the subject, but he wasn't here to see Reinhardt pretend to be stupid.

"Mr. Prime Minister!" Ziano said angrily: "Please answer my question seriously!" The Italian Government believes that the actions of the German Expeditionary Force have had a far-reaching repercussion and that it is necessary for your Government to compensate for it! ”

Finally showing the fox's tail, Reinhardt sneered, it seems that Italy's argument is false, and "compensation" is the real purpose.

"Say, what compensation do you want" Reinhardt said with a spring smile on his face: "If you have any requirements, even if you are afraid to mention it boldly, I will not agree to it." ”

"What did you say?!" Ziano asked incredulously.

"I didn't say anything." Reinhardt looked like a scoundrel.

Ziano stared angrily into Reinhardt's eyes and raised his voice: "You just said that you will not agree to any request from Italy. ”

"That's right." Reinhardt nodded earnestly, smiled approvingly, and affirmed Ziano's completely correct answer: "Didn't you hear it all?" Why do you even ask me? ”

"You're ......!" Ziano was only half of what he said when he was angry.

"Forget it! Let's stop going around in circles. Italy has taken a fancy to Germany's equipment, just tell me directly. Everyone is an ally, and I won't withhold it. Reinhardt put away his smile and waved his hand solemnly.

It seems that the other party is still a leader who understands righteousness, but he just eats soft and not hard. Ziano secretly defined Reinhardt in his mind.

It's a pity that the old man in Ziano's country is not a generous lord. Before leaving, Mussolini only stubbornly demanded that Ziano have at least 100 German tanks as compensation. Other than that, Mussolini did not show any interest.

"For free!?" Reinhardt was shocked by Ziano's next words: "Why didn't he Mussolini tell us to pay him back?" ”

Ziano also knew that Mussolini's request was a bit excessive, and he was embarrassed to stretch out his hand to shake Reinhardt's hand: "Mr. Prime Minister, I will go back and discuss with the leader." Please also ......"

"Then you can go back and discuss." Reinhardt turned and left, ignoring Ziano's outstretched right hand, cursing without grace and with a very unclean mouth, and left directly.