"Sign it, so you can still leave a piece of dignity." Reinhardt's tone revealed a hint of pride and pride that could not be concealed.

In the face of Reinhardt's tough "German-Austrian Agreement", Schuschnigg sighed and said: "Honorable Chancellor Reinhardt, I believe that you are the one who has the ability to lead all the Germanic people to prosperity and peace, which is why I am here to meet you. ”

Nodding, Reinhardt made a gesture of continuation with a smile on his face, motioning for the theoretical prime minister of the same level as himself to continue speaking.

Regarding Reinhardt's arrogant attitude, Schuschnigg could only sigh secretly in his heart. That's politics, even if both are national leaders of the same level. The leader of a weak country can never stand up in front of the leader of a strong country.

There is no diplomacy for a weak country!

Hiding his dissatisfaction, Schuschnigg continued: "I can sign this agreement, but I also have a responsibility for the future of the Austrian people. Can you assure me that the Austrians will be treated as equals as the Germans? ”

After taking a sip of the specially prepared coffee on the conference table, Reinhardt shook his index finger and smiled: "One thing I need to correct you is that from today onwards, the name Austria is no longer appropriate, and here it is only the eastern province of Germany. ”

Today!? Realizing that something was wrong, Schuschnigg jumped up from his stool in surprise and shouted: "We have not signed an agreement yet, how dare you say that Austria will be merged with Germany from today!" ”

"Hahaha......." Reinhardt put down the glass with half a cup of coffee left, looked directly into Schuschnitge's eyes and said lightly: "That's right, just today, just now, the Austrian government issued a message to the border defenders that 'government buildings all over Vienna have been surrounded by rebel rioters', and the Austrian government has officially launched an urgent request to Germany to suppress the riots." ”

Less than half a minute after Reinhardt broke the news, Schuschnigg's rambling confidential secretary broke into the conference room.

"What's going on?" Schuschnigg looked at the confidential secretary who broke into the conference room out of shape, frowned, and said, "Is there anything important?" Do you have to break in on such an important occasion?! ”

Glancing at the angry Schuschnigg, the confidential secretary was speechless for a while, nervous and speechless.

"Say!" Schuschnigg slammed the conference table and roared. He had already made up his mind to let this annoying confidential secretary get out of the way tomorrow.

Schuschnigg used so much force that even the coffee in the cup in front of Reinhardt's table rippled in circles.

At this time, Reinhardt, who was watching the excitement from the sidelines, played the role of Mr. Yes, and comforted the confidential secretary: "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous....... Take your time. ”

The onlookers were clear, and the members who came with Reinhardt were all clear. Most of the news that can make the confidential secretary so nervous is related to the revelation just now. As for Schuschnigg's anger, it was only because he did not dare to show his displeasure with Reinhardt, and instead used the confidential secretary as a punching bag.

As expected, after taking a few deep breaths, the confidential secretary calmed down and quickly reported in fluent German: "I have just received a report that our border garrison has received many chaotic orders, most of which require the border army to give Guderian's armored troops permission. Troops in many areas have abandoned the standoff, sending more than 50,000 German troops to the border. ”

"How dare you .......!" Schuschnigg finally couldn't hold back his displeasure with Reinhardt, turned around and pointed at Reinhardt with a trembling finger and burst out.

"What am I!" Reinhardt interrupted Schuschnigg's emotion, and sneered sarcastically: "Not satisfied that I bypassed you, the former Austrian Chancellor, and directly ordered Guderian to march into Vienna?" Why are you dissatisfied, is it because you have been accustomed to being a dictator in Austria in the past few years, and you are accustomed to the feeling of being a dictator in Austria, and you are not used to seeing someone more arrogant than you. ”

When it came to his shortcomings, Schuschnigg used all his strength to tighten his teeth, and swallowed the cruel words that had been squeezed into his mouth back into his stomach.

Reinhardt's words are true, and Schuschnitge has become the sole leader of Austria's political party in Austria by installing a large number of cronies in the past few years, since he designed to remove former Vice Chancellor Prince Ernest von Starhamberg from the leadership of the Fatherland Front party.

From the first day he climbed to this position, no one in Austrian political circles dared to raise the slightest voice of opposition. Schuschnigg also reveled in his dream of becoming the uncrowned king of Austria.

In order to ensure his dictatorial rights in Austria, Schuschnigg did not hesitate to curry favor with Mussolini, the outrageous leader of Italy, many times and secretly signed many agreements that were detrimental to Austria's national interests.

As long as the German-Austrian merger can be avoided, Schuschnitge is willing to do a lot of shady things. Taxes on Italian imports will be relaxed, and high-quality timber and other resources produced in Italy will be purchased at low prices. He also served as Italy's "follower" in the world, making Austria appear in the world as an Italian little brother.

Schuschnigg's shameless behavior did indeed win Mussolini's favor and Italy's aid. Italy has also stated on more than one occasion that it will guarantee the independent existence of Austria with military assistance if necessary.

Unfortunately, his secret dealings with Mussolini were all forwarded to Reinhardt's desk by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Rossi, who was Mussolini's "right-hand man".

Reinhardt's disgust at Schuschnitger's shameless behavior from the very beginning reminded him of the once unpleasant influence on Major General Umegawa Kuko, and then his ill will towards the Austrian leader.

Reinhardt, however, did not inform Sickert of this scumbag who was bent on obstructing the German-Austrian merger, despite the wishes of the majority of the Germanic people.

Compared with the enemies of England and France, who weakened Germany on the surface, this kind of person who constantly dragged the nation back internally for the sake of his own interests was more hateful.

For the sake of profit, everything is available! The ugliest side of human nature is vividly displayed.

Compared to the upright and noble Germanic people like Sickert, Schuschnigg is definitely a moth to this people.

Since 1918, when the defeated Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I was divided by the victorious powers, Austria, which was formerly part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, wanted to unify with Germany.

If at that time, Germany and Austria failed to merge because the Treaties of Versailles and Saint-Germain established by the victorious powers forbade the union of Germany and Austria.

In the past three years, after Reinhardt led Germany to completely tear up the "Versailles Treaty", the "Treaty of Saint-Germain" has long been useless.

The failure of the German-Austrian people to reunify was entirely due to the resistance of the Schüschnigg group. This selfish little group, for the sake of their existing rights, scrambled with Italy and subservient to Britain and France.

"Needless to say!" Reinhardt snorted viciously at the dictator who once ruled Austria: "I know what you are thinking, I will give you the position of governor of the Eastern Province." You just need to sign the German-Austrian Agreement now and make a public statement. Do you understand? ”

"Understand, understand......" The invincible Austrian hero is now submissive to Reinhardt, the former otaku who has crossed over.

If it had been 10 years ago, Reinhardt would have been a stinking fart for days and nights. But now, he found that his heart was free of waves!