Chapter 333: Nazi Germany Surrenders
Roosevelt's death caused those who had expectations or hatreds for him to begin to carefully adjust their thoughts and plans.
It is difficult to evaluate a great person, and I have read a lot about Roosevelt in my previous life, but I have never had any classic evaluation, even Churchill's. Because, his political wisdom has made his influence and the influence of the United States wander in this world for a hundred years, and the influence has not ended, you can't accurately evaluate him!
At least you can see by now that the Nazi regime in Germany under his influence is collapsing, and for a handful of time. The German resistance was no longer a struggle for any victory, but only for its own dignity. The more far-reaching "United Nations" he advocated is in the works.
Less than a month after President Roosevelt's death, on May 7, Karl DΓΆnitz, President of the German Empire and Supreme Commander of the Wehrmacht, whom Hitler appointed in his will, announced Germany's unconditional surrender.
When the news came, Isaac ran to ask for a banquet to celebrate, the next day Mr. Woody ran to ask for a banquet to celebrate, and on the third day, Comrade Ge ran to ask for a banquet to celebrate! He was on his way to Berlin to report on his work. You drink to celebrate, you have to go down to the kitchen to celebrate, and finally let Daria quit! It's too late to find a chef now, so I have to ask Li Dazhen to order a few dishes outside, and work hard to make a few in the kitchen. Daria, who is not reluctant, is still at the banquet, pouring down Comrade Lao Ge and Woody! Isaac, who didn't drink to death, "survived"!
I have concerns in Germany, at least Fred and Ms. Charlotte Foigt must find it themselves, and this matter can only be entrusted to Mr. Woody and Comrade Lao Ge to help. Of course, if you are going to go to Berlin, can you take Dalia with you, ask Comrade Lao Ge to ask for instructions, and wait for the news before you can do it!
After sending Comrade Ge away, he got together with Woody and Isaac to discuss how to conduct business activities in Germany. Woody asked directly: "Mr. Li, the business development plan we formulated in the past is also very efficient, and after the price is controlled, it is also welcomed by the people and approved by the government. What tips do you have for our expansion in Germany? β
After thinking for a while, he replied: "Mr. Woody, your identity as a merchant when you enter Germany, grasp this identity. The Nazis in Germany are indebted to the Jewish people, and you will know more and more! Naturally, those who have committed crimes will be tried and held accountable, and we still have the means to deal with those who have slipped through the net, so you should not be angry with ordinary Germans, otherwise we would rather not enter Germany. β
"Mr. Li, don't worry! I'm also a person with grievances! β
"Do you know this place in Bonn?"
"You know, Bonn is not far south of Cologne."
"You can set up your headquarters there in Germany, and you can see how the business network is laid out. Germany is divided into four parts, you know, and it's recommended to set one in each region first. You arrange for others to do this! Your main task is to recruit talents, engineers, professors, etc., whether they are chemical, mechanical, electronic or engine, I am not too little for 1,000 people, and 10,000 people is not too much! Personnel from various research institutes in the United States will assist you and vigorously recruit! You have good connections in the UK, France and the USSR, take advantage of it. At the beginning of the business, it will be carried out in a charitable way, helping the occupying forces to stabilize the society, solve the most scarce food for the people, establish a good corporate image, and play a role in attracting talents! Isaac also worked hard, focusing on the American-controlled areas, focusing on attracting some German financial talent, and filling the room of your financial empire with some! β
Isaac smiled: "Okay, I've been prepared, the people I brought to Zurich are ready to stop and do this first!" β
He smiled and said: "Mr. Isaac, pay attention, don't go to the Soviet-occupied area, we still have to be careful, arrange our own escorts properly, and be foolproof!" Rush Joseph, it's time for him to give an answer. In fact, Mr. Isaac, we already know very well that the deterioration of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union will come very quickly. So, Mr. Isaac, don't taint them, Mr. Woody can't help it, any future clarity, now be ready to speak! β
Seeing Woody's disapproving look, he said with a smile: "Mr. Woody, life is at stake, because of Daria, I don't even dare to settle in the United States, what will happen if you think about it?" It's a hostile relationship on the edge of war! β
Isaac also warned, "Woody, almost all the people who didn't listen to Mr. Lee were out of luck! Woody got serious.
"The change will not be sudden, it will be gradual, Mr. Woody, you will be careful, you will feel the change, just adjust it in time! It is advisable to take advantage of this business opportunity to send your Soviet lover and children to Switzerland! There are some things that Comrade Ge has no right to control! In addition, it is necessary to completely sever relations with the Soviet Union, I am afraid that there will be endless troubles, it is best to establish two channels, light and dark, when the pressure is high, cut off the bright one, the Soviet side will understand, what role the secret channel plays, you have to decide. There is no need to avoid anyone in the clear channel, covering it up will arouse suspicion from those who are interested! You can even share your experience of trading with the Soviets with your friends in the upper echelons of the government! β
In early June, Woody brought various passes and gun licenses, and Comrade Ge asked him to give Daria's military uniform and passes, and Dalia was wearing a straight military uniform with medals on her chest, showing off! He had to strictly order her to only wear a military uniform in the Soviet occupation zone, which made Jiahui dissatisfied with herself, and the little guy likes her mother in military uniform. In Switzerland, large quantities of food, cigarettes, alcohol and things like sweets and chocolates were procured and loaded into five truckloads. The accompanying five cars, together with Woody's escort, a group of more than 20 people entered Germany. The choice of route, I denied the idea of Woody traveling, and went directly to Berlin through the American occupation zone to the Soviet occupation zone, I really didn't want to make a fuss!
At the border checkpoints, the inspection of people entering Germany is very relaxed, and the inspection of people leaving Germany is extremely strict, and no one is allowed to leave the country for half a day. Woody said it was to prevent the Nazis from escaping.
The devastation of the war in the south of Germany, which is close to Switzerland, is basically invisible, but the German people's expressions are indifferent, and their confused expressions cannot be concealed, and they are full of disappointment and even despair about the uncertainty of the future. As we moved deeper into Germany, the scene became more and more bleak. Some towns were almost wiped out, and no one else was in sight except for a few German women who were picking up wood in the ruins. In the villages and towns passing by, people saw the convoy coming, and they hurriedly took the children home and hid behind the door to observe.
Walking to a small town near Leipzig, he stopped them from disturbing the inhabitants during a lunch break. When I saw the German children in the distance, I couldn't swallow the food when I looked at me eating lunch. Let Tiezhu take Jiahui to bring some food to the children. Without waiting for the iron pillar to approach, the children dispersed in a hurry, letting Jiahui cry and come back to complain, saying that people ignored her! Seeing those children gathered there, he took the iron pillar and Jiahui together, stopped a hundred meters away, and let Jiahui go alone with the bread, Jiahui couldn't take much, but still won the trust of the children, saw that they finished eating, and greeted them to come over! The two six- and seven-year-old children trembled and sent Jiahui back, completely putting on a posture of being about to run. I had to put down the rest of the bread and go back with Jiahui in my arms.
Standing on top of the truck, I estimated that the population of the town would not exceed 200 people. Let Li Daze unload half a truckload of food, pile it on the side of the road, and do what he can't do, before getting into the car, he raised Jiahui and shouted: "For the children!" Hearing this, a door opened next to him, and a German woman in her 60s came out.
"Are you Asian? Why give us food? "Although she was dressed simply, she looked like a typical intellectual woman, with a soft voice and sharp questions.
"I'm Chinese! A lot of Germans have helped me before! Germany will be fine, hold on! You have to give them confidence that they will get better! Soon! After speaking, without waiting for her to say anything, get in the car and go!