"Tell me, how do you need me to cooperate?" They were all sitting in a car, and Antonescu asked straight to the point.

"It's not what we need you to do, it's what you want to do?" Leon turned to the side, smiled at Antonescu who was sitting next to him, and said, "I don't think you want to leave the fate of Romania to your unreliable king, Minister of War. ”

Suddenly, there was a brief silence in the car.

True, Antonescu had long accumulated a lot of resentment with Carol II, and had already quietly started the slightest idea of seizing power. It's just that before that, he hasn't made up his final decision.

After all, his starting point was for the future of Romania, not just for personal ambition. It can even be said that if Carol II is qualified for this position, Antonescu can completely restrain his ambitions and assist Carol II with peace of mind.

But the reality is that Carol II was indifferent to his business, even when the territory that was the foundation of the state was encroached upon. Such a leader, Antonescu absolutely could not accept.

"You want me to directly coerce the king to abdicate and establish a military government?" Antonescu asked.

As for the advice given to the future Romanian leader, Reinhardt had already revealed to him countless times. So, Antonescu said everything in passing.

"Yes," seeing that the matter had finally come to the point, Leon immediately cheered up and said seriously: "First of all, you can take advantage of King Carol II's loss of land and the abandonment of the two provinces to make a fuss, and then resolutely oppose the king's cession of the two provinces of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union without any military resistance, and ask the king to authorize you to form a new government." ”

Is it possible to make a direct claim for power?

Antonescu himself was skeptical, as even if King Carol II agreed, the rest of the royal family would get in the way. The royal family would not allow Antonescu to compete for the power of the royal family.

Without waiting for Antonescu to speak, Leon immediately continued: "Of course, your king will most likely arrest you at the suggestion of the royal family. But don't worry, the Third Reich will soon intervene diplomatically to force your king to finally grant you full powers to form a cabinet and help you become prime minister, effectively controlling the country. ”

"Since the Soviet ambassador can easily force your king to cede a large part of the country, I, the German ambassador, can also assure you that you must be put in power no matter what you ask of the king of your country!" When he said this, Leon's expression was so conceited that Antonescu could not be doubted.

If you think about it, the German ambassador was right. If the king and the royal family, under pressure from the Soviet Union, dare to agree to such a request to cede land, then the pressure from Germany can also make them agree to the demand to bring themselves to power.

In addition, he Antonescu has been operating in the Romanian army for many years, and his voice is increasing day by day, how can Carol II, a weak king, and that group of stupid royals be easily arrested and controlled?!

"Please keep talking." Antonescu said lightly.

Admittedly, he was already tempted. With the support of Germany, the odds of success are naturally incomparable compared to seizing power on their own.

"Next, the Third Reich will invite Romania to formally join the Allied bloc and support you in purging the country of dissent and taking control of military and political power. Assist you in declaring Romania a legionary state in accordance with the Italian system", abolishing the constitution, outlawing political parties, and establishing absolute dominance in the country. ”

Leon paused when he said this, and after observing Antonescu's expression, he confirmed that the other party was indeed interested, and continued: "We will sign a 10-year economic cooperation agreement with you, according to which we will build roads for your country to improve transportation, purchase your products, and send German experts free of charge to assist you in managing the various economic sectors of your country and reviving the economy of Romania." ”

It is clear that Germany will rely on the agreement to allow Romania to rebuild its own communication lines in the direction of selling its main economic products to Germany, and to accept German experts to manage the various sectors of the country's economy and control the lifeline of the Romanian economy.

As a result, the statement was slightly changed, and it turned out that Germany was helping Romania plan to build roads and revitalize the economy!

However, Antonescu did not have the heart to weigh the side content of Leon's words at this time, and he was concerned with how to plan a promising future for Romania.

Now, one-third of Romania's territory is about to be ceded to the Soviet Union, and the Soviets are stationing troops on the Soviet-Romanian border in an attempt to further control Romania.

France, which had previously supported Romania against the Soviet Union, had been swept away by the flood of armor of the Third Reich. Their ally Belgium had surrendered, and Britain was busy withdrawing its troops, so it can be said that France was unable to defend itself and could not continue to assist Romania in its anti-Soviet cause.

And Germany has now at least shown a willingness to help Romania, and is a hundred times milder than the Soviets, leaving enough dignity for Romania.

If you have to choose between the Soviet Union and Germany, a fool knows who to choose.

For the survival of the country, Antonescu now has no choice but the German card. To try to lead the country through this chaotic and dangerous waters, one has to find a ferry that is big enough.

The Third Reich, it was at this time that Romania could find the biggest, best, and only ferry!

"Anyway, I'll have to work with you now." Antonescu said self-deprecatingly: "Fortunately, you took the initiative to find it, otherwise, Romania would really have to take the initiative to ask Germany in a low voice." ”

Antonescu was able to talk about this, partly because he was talking privately now, and he didn't have to worry about influence. On the other hand, he is indeed very grateful to the German government for its help.

Giving charcoal in the snow is always better than icing on the cake, especially now that Romania is about to be cornered.

"I can guarantee that once Germany becomes an enemy of the Soviet Union, I will definitely lead Romania to participate in it and give the Soviets a big gift back." Antonescu secretly made up his mind that when that day came, he would prepare a million troops for the Soviet Union in Romania as a gift, and use this million troops to take back everything that was robbed today!

Including land...... Including dignity!

"I'm sure you will." Leon responded with a smile.