Chapter 38: Strong and Courageous Strategy
Lynn wasn't without thinking, "Lynn. Gargo" and "Hugo. Horst: "One day it will become the opposition of one of the two, in this special historical time and space, they are only external characters, identities that reflect their abilities and values. If he is free to choose, he will tend to the former emotionally and the latter intellectually, and the result will also be entangled in contradictions—even if he is incognito, transformed, and far away, how can a person completely draw a line with his past self?
Since several powerful generals of the emperor's ** team are all Lynn. Gargo's loss is a sign of deep condolences and a sign of gratitude to Hugo. Horst congratulated and supported Renaissance at the helm, and Lynn knew the switch was irreversible. After receiving Andri's assurances that the "orphan daughter of Gargo's widow" would be properly housed, he silently accepted the reality, and Rommel then strategically put forward a number of "suggestions" for the role of the leader of the German Baath Party.
Leaving Rommel's room and walking through the headquarters office, Lynn was once again comfortable with the curious gazes of the many officers, but he did not stop to speak to the old acquaintances here, but walked with a calm expression that bordered on indifference. The moment he walked out of the headquarters, he suddenly realized that he had lost the qualification to wear the emperor's ** suit, and the resulting loss and regret far outweighed the various troubles caused by dusty honor and shelving friendship.
As he was hesitantly walking along the road he had come, Lynn suddenly saw a familiar figure approaching him. When I looked closely, it was Erich. Feng. Aren't Manstein, the military wizard and his elite First Imperial Expeditionary Regiment, stationed in the distant Upper Rhine Valley?
Remembering that the Soviets and Germans had temporarily ceased fire, Lynn's doubts cleared themselves, and Manstein stopped at this point.
"Oh, General Gargo!" He stretched out his right hand.
Lynn hesitated for a moment, stretched out his hand and responded in a helpless tone: "Unfortunately, Lynn. General Gargo had already given his life for his country in battle. Under is Hugo. Horst, the new leader of the German Ba'ath Party. It was a pleasure to meet you, Your Excellency the Marshal! ”
As a senior general at the level of corps commander, Manstein naturally knew something about this reason, and he nodded awkwardly: "General Gargo is a model for soldiers, and it is a pity to lose such a comrade-in-arms!" Your Excellency Leader Horst, we hit it off at first sight and hope to build a strong and stable friendship! ”
Lynn returned with a bitter smile: "To be able to get the marshal's approval." It is a great honor to be here. ”
The two met unexpectedly in this environment, and each of them still had important things to deal with, just point out their attitudes. Manstein continued to walk inside the headquarters, and Lynn staggered away. After only a few steps, Manstein turned around and said, "By the way, Your Excellency, there is a question I have always wanted to ask...... How did you do it before? ”
Lynn stood with his back to him, and he thought for a moment that Manstein was probably asking about the defense of the Upper Rhine Valley. When the command was handed over, the ambitious Manstein only asked Lynn for basic information such as defensive deployment and terrain conditions, but did not ask him about his defensive experience. Presumably after that. Manstein and his Imperial 1st Expeditionary Corps suffered a lot from the fierce Soviet offensive, and perhaps the defensive line was on the verge of collapse along the way, so he was curious that Lynn had only resisted the Soviet onslaught with a small number of troops before.
Although he is no longer the brave general, Lynn still offers the answer: "For the first time, the enemy attacked lightly; The second time, our side deployed carefully; The third time, it depends on will and luck. ”…,
Manstein pondered for a moment: "Understood." Thank you! ”
The change in character makes Lynn uninterested in discussing military tactics, and he leaves without saying a word, presented with a path that he is not very good at but leads to the same destination.
Just one day later, Lynn arrived at the Bremen radio centre in a custom-made blue-grey military suit for his first radio speech. Being able to make her voice heard by the whole nation the first time is a goal that many people dream of but can't achieve, and Lynn stands calmly in front of the microphone and waits for the recording to begin. He said in his still distinctive German: "German people, this is Hugo of the German Baath Party. Horst is addressing you. It is with great regret that the leader of our party, the brave Germanic warrior His Excellency Stupf, has been confirmed dead in the previous phase of the fighting, and that I will be appointed as the new leader of the German Baath Party by decision of the Supreme Council of the Baath Party. I felt the pressure on my shoulders. But there is not the slightest fear. As you know, hear, and see, the German Baath Party survived the most brutal battles, and it was the survival, freedom and dignity of all Germans that it did for nothing else! The smoke has cleared, the battle is not over, the fate of Germany is at a special turning point, the ideal goal we pursue is not far off, the key is whether we have chosen the right direction. It will be up to you to decide this choice, it will be up to you to decide on your courage. In my capacity as leader of the German Baath Party, I appeal to every German to show unyielding courage and follow your inner voice in this referendum. If you are threatened, if you are unable to report this situation to the international observers, then at least abstain from voting, rather than selling your soul for a little food......"
During the nearly half-hour speech, Lynn maintained a coherent flow and few wrong syllables, but this was obviously only the bare minimum requirement for a radio speech, and he could not achieve the enthusiasm of the Führer, nor could he display the same infectious energy as Stupfher, but completed his first battle declaration as the leader of the German Baath Party in a simple, sincere style. Immediately afterward, the officers in charge of propaganda and technology reviewed the recording, and although they were not satisfied, they decided to broadcast it in its original language after consulting Lynn. It was only when his voice came out of the thousands of radio speakers in the occupied territories of the Reich and countless radios throughout Germany that Lynn became really nervous, and he returned to his lodgings with great trepidation, smoking cigarette after cigarette.
A few hours later, the officer in charge of propaganda brought good news to Lynn, and from the feedback of the population in the occupied territories, the radio speech was a great success, and the people recognized the young and courageous new leader of the Baath Party - of course, the good impression was mainly based on past achievements, and the people gradually learned about Hugo through a series of events such as the Kiel march, the first general elections after the war, the call for resistance, guerrilla warfare in the Alps, and "Stuttgart is still fighting". Horst was a faithful appreciative of the courage, talent and perseverance he showed.
Taking the first successful step, Lynn continued to build on the momentum, first launching a series of campaigns in the occupied areas of the Empire, and expanding her influence throughout the country through intensive broadcasting, and in a short period of time, even the people on the other side of the ocean knew Hugo. The name of Horst. After this, Lynn began to tour Soviet-controlled areas under the protection of plainclothes guards, intelligence agents, and Baath members. There is no doubt that his actions have had a significant impact on the deployment of Soviet policymakers, and the road is fraught with danger. In Hanover, where the lecture was bombed, and the Soviets then stormed the scene in the name of policing, in an attempt to sabotage the armistice, Lynn not only calmed the panic of the people with extraordinary courage, but also wisely accepted the armed protection of the Soviets - soon, the Soviet authorities were forced to "spit out" the prey to their mouths under pressure from all sides; In Dortmund, Lynn was twice attacked by unknown gunmen, but instead of deterring him and his supporters, it caused a strong outrage among the local population, who organized large-scale protests, shut down factories and factories, and people living in the countryside used various means to supply stored food to their urban compatriots whose rations had been cut. In Cologne, several international observers who admired the courage accompanied Lynn throughout the process, which in turn forced the Soviets to cancel a series of interventions; In Mainz, Lynn was hit by another bomb attack, and he himself escaped due to a temporary change of vehicle, but three supporters were killed......
The stronger the more courageous, Lynn fights fearlessly on new battlefields, and the courage to defy death is often the most contagious factor. In a very limited period of time, a large number of Germans have changed their old concept of self-preservation, and their number will be a number that will never be counted, but it will be enough to change the course of history! After more than three weeks of preparations, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Poland, which were under the direct occupation and control of Soviet troops, held referendums on the same day, and more than 40,000 international observers from all over the world, mainly volunteers with a certain degree of visibility and credibility from Western allies and neutral European countries, witnessed and supervised the voting process. Five days later, the results of the vote count were announced, and the German and Hungarian people demanded the immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops and the dissolution of the current government, which meant that the Soviet army must withdraw its main forces from these two countries in the next month, and at the same time, under the continued supervision of the international community, the two countries will elect a new parliament and government by universal suffrage, while in Austria and Poland, due to the insufficient number of negative votes, the Soviet army can extend the agreed withdrawal time until the end of 1949, Governments at all levels in Austria and Poland will remain operational until the next normal electoral period.