Cordel. Hull's analysis is not unreasonable, because the idea of European integration actually originated in France and Germany. Emperor Napoleon of France and Emperor Wilhelm of Germany both dreamed of an integrated Europe. And Britain has always been an opponent of European unity...... The dreams of Napoleon and William were shattered by the British revolt.

If Napoleon of history and Kaiser Wilhelm 21 years ago could have forced Britain to its knees, an integrated Europe would have appeared long ago!

Of course, there is a difference between the German and French dreams of integration – Germany wants German-led European integration, while France wants French-led European integration. And in Europe, only these two countries are qualified to lead integration. Britain also had the strength to lead Europe, but the British islanders had always wanted to divide rather than unify Europe.

Therefore, in order to unify Europe (excluding the Soviet Union and not including Italy), it was first necessary to elect a leader between France and Germany. Now the Germans have basically beaten France down in 9 days, and it is clear that they already have the king of the European continent.

But the French will not be convinced, and other European countries will be skeptical. Because Emperor Napoleon did the same thing - invincible on the European continent. But Napoleon was ultimately defeated because he had no way to conquer England.

If Germany can now defeat Britain, then France will be dead set on following the German Big Brother.

"I see," Roosevelt nodded, frowning, "and we must help Britain now, or Europe will be one!" ”

The United States, while strong, has not yet reached the point where it can confront a united Europe (excluding the Soviet Union).

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"We're going to win? It's true? God, is this true? ”

Berlin, inside Charlottenburg Palace. Kaiser Wilhelm, who was in full uniform, also had an expression of disbelief after listening to the report of the Minister of Defense, Field Marshal Schleicher.

"The enemy, who had made Germany fight hard for five years, was actually ...... Collapsed in just 9 days? "The eyes of the German Emperor swept again over the leader and Chancellor Hitler and the acting Chief of the General Staff Hersmann." There won't be another 'Marne' miracle, right? ”

"My Majesty," Marshal Hersmann was the calmest of the four in the audience hall at the Charlottenburg Palace, and the rout of France had long been anticipated.

"There will be no miracles for France now. Because it is the countless people who are willing to die for their country that can create miracles...... A miracle can only happen if the people put the state above their personal life and death. But in France, after the First World War, war-fearing peoples were already riding on the head of the state. ”

The country first or the people first is probably the biggest difference between national socialism and social democracy.

Now the Germans believe in the primacy of the nation, because during the interwar the German people suffered great misfortune because of the sudden weakening of a strong state. So everyone wanted to rebuild a strong Germany and was willing to sacrifice for the rise of the country.

France, on the other hand, went the opposite way, and the French did not lose their empire, and naturally did not know how precious it was. And the First World War shed so much blood in France that many French people put human lives above their country and are no longer willing to sacrifice for their homeland. This idea of the French is reflected in politics through the French democratic system. The anti-war Left Pai party became the dominant force in French politics during the interwar period, especially in the thirties. This was in contrast to the pre-World War I war that France had sought to regain Alsace-Lorraine by defeating Germany and restoring French supremacy on the continent.

The German emperor listened to Hersmann's explanation, but his brows were furrowed, and he said: "Twenty-one years ago, Germany lost, and the whole country suffered, so there was a national socialist struggle. Today, France is defeated, and the French people will also have to suffer the hardships experienced by the German people, and perhaps in 10 years, there will be a French National Socialist Workers' Party leading the French people to rise up, right? ”

This is a bit of a feng shui rotation, but William's opinion is still a little reasonable. The history of France is not without its bad fortunes, but it has always been revived and has maintained its status as a first-class power. This is not accidental, but there are inevitable factors.

But Hersmann was not at all worried about France's defeat of Germany in World War III.

"Your Majesty," said Hersmann to the German Emperor, "we may, after the defeat of France, come up with a final solution to the millennial strife in Europe." ”

"European integration?" Kaiser Wilhelm asked. "Can we force France to join a European community led by Germany?"

Hersmann and Hitler looked at each other, and Hitler said: "Your Majesty, the French people can decide by their ballot whether they will join the European Community or bear the severe responsibility for defeat!" ”

"Severe responsibility for defeat?"

Hitler said: "First of all, France is to return Alsace-Lorraine; secondly, France will pay 226 billion gold marks in compensation; Thirdly, France must surrender its entire fleet and aircraft, as well as all the machinery and equipment of aircraft factories, automobile factories and tank factories; fourth, France ceded its colonies in North Africa and Syria; fifth, to limit the use of force by France; Sixth, before Britain surrendered, Germany would occupy several important ports in northern France and along the Mediterranean coast as bases for war against Britain; Seventh, if the French could not surrender the fleet, then France would have to cede Provence. ”

These seven peace conditions had long been considered by Hersman, and were put forward at a meeting of the High Command on April 16 after the victory was almost sealed. After discussion, Hitler also agreed to use these seven conditions as one of the bases for peace talks.

"It's very harsh!" The German emperor said, "I'm afraid the French won't accept it." ”

"Then they have a second option," Hitler said, "to be at the heart of the future European Community with Germany."

First, Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland will form a customs union and invite the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Romania, Bulgaria, Finland and Switzerland to join.

Secondly, Germany, France, Belgium and Poland will issue a common currency, the European mark;

Thirdly, Alsace-Lorraine will become the capital of the future European Community;

Fourthly, France gave us the fleet to use against the British, or they fought alongside us. ”

Clearly, the second option is what the German government really wants.

With Germany and France at the core (the real core is of course Germany), a large European community will be formed. The Community will start with a large common market, which will include at least France proper, Germany proper, Poland (including Western Ukraine and Lithuania), Denmark, Belgium, Slovakia, Luxembourg (which will join Germany) and Hungary (which will join voluntarily).

The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Romania and Switzerland also have a good chance of joining. After all, a common market that includes Germany, France, Belgium and Poland is very large and attractive. Joining it is good for countries like the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and Finland.

At the same time, with the accession of France, the issuance of the Euromark is quite feasible. Because France and Germany have large economies, they can almost compete with the United States when combined, and their populations are larger than those of the United States. If Germany can win again in the Mediterranean and take control of the oil-producing regions of the Middle East, then the Euromark can be pegged to oil and become a currency that can compete with the dollar.

With the European Common Market and the Euromark, coupled with the invincible German army, the unification of Europe (excluding the USSR and Italy) would not be an illusory dream. Leading a united Europe, and thus dominating the world, has always been Germany's ideal.

"Will the French stand with us?" The German Emperor was still a little unsure.

Hersman shrugged and smiled, "Not normally, but now they're defeated!" Defeat comes at a price, and if they don't want to pay the price, then keep fighting! When we occupy all of France, we can organize our own referendum and let the French people choose the future.

Moreover, even if the French choose to pay reparations, France will still have to join the European Community in the future. By the time we have defeated England and dominated the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, France will have no choice! ”

The German Emperor turned his gaze to Hitler, the leader and Chancellor, knowing that Hitler and Hersmann were at odds over the defeat of Britain.

Hitler believed that negotiations could be made with Britain that would allow the British Empire to continue as long as Britain recognized German power on the continent and handed over the oil-producing regions of the Middle East (excluding the Suez Canal) to Germany.

But Hersmann has always advocated the complete defeat of the British, landing on the British mainland, and then occupying it!

"Efforts for diplomatic victory should not be abandoned," Hitler said slowly, "after all, Britain has maritime protection, and unless the German Navy is capable of defeating the Royal Navy, it will be difficult to occupy LinkedIn." And the rapid collapse of the British Empire also had a downside. ”

Hirschman didn't really want the British empire to collapse quickly, which would give the United States control Canada and Australia and the Soviet Union into the Middle East. Then the USSR and the USA will join forces to contain Germany!

"It is true that diplomatic efforts should not be abandoned," Hersman said of the decision of the High Command meeting, "but the military blow must not be relaxed, first of all, to eliminate as much British forces as possible on the Continent; The second is to launch an operation on the southern front and seize the Mediterranean and the Middle East! ”

"Very well," the German Emperor nodded, "and how will the peace talks with France proceed?" ”

Hitler replied: "We would like to ask the Queen of the Netherlands and the Spanish leader to intervene in their good offices, and the mediation can begin now." (To be continued.) )