The Rise of the Third Reich

Hersmann talked for a long time, telling Hitler and Goering all the plans he had discussed with Schleicher (now the leader of the Fatherland Party) in Berlin.

His method is not complicated at all. It is to turn the European Community into the United States of Europe while retaining the status of each country in the European Community. Moreover, we must refer to the political arrangements of the United States of America to expand German rights.

This is not difficult to do, as long as the European "country" corresponds to the American "state". Because in the process of German expansion, many countries that were actually annexed by Germany still retain their country names.

For example, seven countries including the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Kingdom of Little Russia, the Kingdom of Belarus (the monarchs of Little Russia and Belarus are the heirs to the throne of Germany and Russia), the Grand Duchy of Slovakia, the Grand Duchy of Slovenia, and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, plus the German Empire itself That’s eight countries. In addition to the three countries that are absolutely pro-German, Croatia, Hungary (Croatia-Hungary is the United Kingdom and is nominally two countries), and Finland, eleven countries are actually firmly controlled by Germany.

In addition, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and Sweden are also countries that speak Germanic languages ​​and are very pro-German - the Dutch, Flemish people in Belgium, Norwegians, Danes and Swedes are all Germanic. In the eyes of the Nazi Party, all language groups are their own people. In fact many Dutch, Belgians, Norwegians, Danes and Swedes do not regard Germans as outsiders either.

In this way, among the 24-25 countries that the United States of Europe may have in the future, at least 16-17 countries are either controlled by Germany or are part of the German family. In addition to the 17 countries mentioned above, the United States of Europe will also include France and England. , Scotland (the United Kingdom will also have multiple countries), Spain, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria and other countries, and Switzerland may also join - among these countries, England and Scotland are also Germanic branches, but they have a large gap with Germany. Therefore it is not included in the German lineage.

In addition, South Africa, which now belongs to the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, which belong to the United Kingdom, Quebec, which is controlled by French people, and the State of Israel, which is controlled by German and Polish Jews, may all become members of the United States of Europe in the future.

In the future, the United States of Europe will have up to 30 countries, 17 of which are controlled by Germany or belong to the German line.

If we follow American-style democracy, the electors and legislators from these 17 countries will be enough to influence the political direction of the United States. Even if their population size is not enough advantage.

Although many of the political systems of the United States of Europe envisioned by Hirschman were learned from the United States, they were not exactly the same. Because there are still many monarchs in Europe, their thrones must be retained, so the United States of Europe should also have an emperor or queen - the United States does not mean that there is no monarch. In Europe, federalism and rules can coexist, and sometimes empires There will also be a president. For example, in European history, the Republic of Poland (actually a federation) composed of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania had a king, and the official name of the Weimar Republic was still the German Empire. The Second German Empire was actually a federation. If transliterated, the emperor of the German Empire should be the German Caesar, and the planned title of the monarch of the United European States would be the European Caesar.

Therefore, Hessmann arranged a system for electing an emperor with European characteristics for the future United States of Europe. It consists of the German Emperor, the Russian Tsar (Empress), the British King (Queen), the French President, the Spanish King (currently vacant), the Croatian-Hungarian King, the Dutch King (the Netherlands has not yet joined), the Belgian King, the Danish King, the Swedish King ( Also not yet joined), the King of Romania, the King of Bulgaria, the King of Greece, the President of Ireland, the King of Norway, the President of Finland, the King of Little Russia (the nominal monarch of Belarus and Ukraine) and other 17 electors (a monarch or president has only one vote, No matter how many countries he concurrently serves as monarch) vote for a European Caesar.

Of course, His Majesty Caesar has no real power and is just a symbolic mascot.

"But will they (referring to various countries) really support us in doing this?" Adolf Hitler was obviously convinced by Hersmann.

He is now Chancellor of Germany, and his Nazi Party has supporters not only in Germany but also in most Germanic countries. If the United States appears in Europe, then the Nazi Party will cross the border of Germany and become the largest party in the German-speaking region. Maybe he can also control the House of Representatives and the Senate (or the Upper and Lower Houses) of the United States of Europe.

Moreover, Hitler himself is definitely now the most influential politician in the United States of Europe. If the Prime Minister of the United States of Europe is to be elected, he will definitely be elected. Therefore, as long as the political power of the Germans in the United States of Europe is guaranteed, Hitler will definitely support the United States.

But will politicians from other countries support it?

"It should be possible." Hessman took a sip of coffee and continued, "Because we will soon have 500 billion...and Russia is in urgent need of money, so Queen Olga must support us. And the British Empire has already We have lost our navy and have no money, so we have to rely on the navy of the United States of Europe and reparations from the United States to survive. As for France, well, France is at a bit of a disadvantage, but as long as Britain and Russia support us, France can always be persuaded.

Moreover, France and our country, Germany, are the economic centers of Europe, just like the Northeastern region of the United States. If the United States of Europe really emerged, what would France's economic prosperity be like? In fact, France and Germany are the real beneficiaries of European unity! "

Adolf Hitler understood what Hessmann meant. The 500 billion Euromark compensation had not yet been received, but it had already become a big name in the hands of the Reich Marshal. Whoever wants to spend this money must support it.

"You go to convince the Empress of Russia," Hitler said thoughtfully, "Britain... will definitely support us, but we can't count on them to put in much effort, because Britain actually does not have a strong leadership group, and the authority of the little queen cannot be compared with Compared with Olga, and the British have not forgotten their world empire. As for France... I will have a good talk with Admiral Darlan. If it succeeds, the United States of Europe will hopefully be realized by our generation. ”

He thought for a while and then said: "But turning the European Community into the United States is not something that a few of our leaders can decide in a meeting... This is not the case before the 19th century. The country is not the property of a few people, but belongs to All people. If we want to build a truly unified United States, the referendum process is still essential. What we can negotiate in Europa is just a big framework agreement."

The unification routes in Europe have been dynastic wars, dynastic marriages, dynastic successions and referendums since ancient times.

Before Europe entered civil society, it was the will of the feudal lords that played a large role in unification or separation. However, after Europe entered civil society, referendums became an essential procedure. Even if Germany's proposal is supported by most European Community leaders, there is no guarantee that it will pass in a referendum. Therefore, this European Community leaders' meeting can only set a general direction. Perhaps after defeating the United States, a United States of Europe will be born. This United States may not necessarily include all European Community countries, but it will undoubtedly unify Europe. One step further, and it is a very crucial step.

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The Empress of Russia also has a palace (actually a villa) in Fort Europa, which was given as a gift by one of her admirers - the private life of this empress is more colorful than that of the little queen of England!

But in public, Reichsmarschall Herschmann was always her closest male friend.

So on the night of June 15****, when they arrived at Castle Europa by train with a group of ministers, female officials and servants, it was natural that the Hersmanns became honored guests of the Queen's Anastasia Castle (the official name of the Queen's villa) .

As usual, the banquet held by the Queen for the Hirschmanns was full of delicacies, including fish, soup, game, chicken and barbecue, all of which were oily Russian dishes.

But not many people are lucky enough to enjoy these delicacies in the magnificent grand banquet hall. Tonight, the Russian Empress declined all invitations, and did not invite any foreign leaders who arrived at Fort Europa before her. She only invited Hersmann and Chloe, and they were also accompanied by Prince Yusupov and his wife. .

"Do you really intend to unite Europe in one generation?"

After tasting some greasy dishes, neither the Queen nor Hersman had much appetite, so they began to discuss business - Hersman liked light meals, while the Russian Empress had a lot of worries in her heart, was in no mood, and had a plump figure. Chloe could only watch her favorite greasy food and try her best to restrain herself because she was afraid of getting fat.

"It can't be said that," Hersman said as he took a sip of Lafite 82 (1882). "It's not a true unification, but something similar to the United States of America before the Civil War. The countries under the United States will still retain considerable "Our sovereignty will be more independent than the states in the early days of the United States. In fact, we have just started the process of unification. It is impossible to predict when it will be completed."

"But the process of unification is irreversible," Queen Olga looked at Hessman, "just like the United States in history!"

She saw clearly that by following Hirschmann's path, the process of unification of the United States of Europe would be impossible to reverse.

Because under the United States, countries not only have a common market and currency, but also have a common constitution, government, parliament, supreme court, air force, navy and nuclear weapons.

Moreover, Hessmann and Hitler would refer to the procedure for amending the Constitution of the United States of America to formulate the procedure for amending the Constitution of the United States of Europe - the two houses of Congress each pass the amendment by a two-thirds majority, and then three-quarters of the subordinate national parliaments or national Passed by the Constitutional Convention.

Effectively making any constitutional amendment involving the dissolution of the United States impossible!

Through the above measures, the countries under the United States of Europe are tightly bound together, and they can no longer be separated.

"So where are our Russian interests?" After Olga understood what the situation was in the United States of Europe, she changed the subject and asked the question she was most concerned about now.

"In the short term," Hersman said, "of course it's money! If Europe has a unified government, it can allocate the 500 billion Euromarks that have not been received according to the needs and actual conditions of each country. And Russia can definitely Get enough reconstruction funds and supplies.”

"What about the long term?" Olga asked. "What benefits does Russia gain in the long term?"

"In the long run," Hessmann smiled faintly, "Russia will always be unified! Isn't Russia's population and territory the guarantee of future interests?"

The Queen laughed, "That's what I say, but the Russians have their pride, and I can't force them to join... But I can call on the people to vote in favor before the referendum. But I am not sure whether it will pass. "

"That's enough." Hersman said, raising his glass. "With your support, Russia will eventually become a true member of Europe, and Russia's joining means that the European Community will become a A powerful and prosperous United States. Then we now wish the United States of Europe to become the largest and most brilliant thousand-year empire in human history!"

"Long live the Thousand-Year-Old Empire of Europe!" The Russian Empress also raised her wine glass high.