The Rise of the Third Reich

Montazah Palace, Alexandria, Egypt.

Today, Joseph Kennedy met with Rudolf Hess and Caesar of the Roman Empire with great trepidation.

Because through the U.S. Consulate General in Alexandria, Kennedy already knew about the inhumane bombing of Buenos Aires. In Kennedy's view, although this major bombing can win some bargaining chips for the United States, it may also anger the Germans and end its peaceful exploratory activities early.

But it was a bit beyond his expectation. Rudolf Hess and Mussolini seemed not to know that the capital of their South American brother, the New Asbania Federation, had been hit by many bombs. After the meeting began, this issue was not mentioned at all. It seems that the Germans are quite sincere in pursuing peace.

At the beginning of the talks, Rudolf Hess put forward a proposal to form a federal state in the post-war Caribbean region - this federal state should include all independent countries in the Caribbean, with the United States, Britain, France, and the Netherlands Caribbean colony, British colony in Central America, British Honduras.

Kennedy knew as soon as he heard that such a country would of course create trouble for the United States. However, he did not immediately express his dissent, because in his view, the establishment of a Caribbean federation actually has two sides.

On the one hand, there is a "powerful country" around the United States, but of course it is not much stronger; on the other hand, the establishment of the Caribbean Federation also means the complete withdrawal of the European Community's power from the Caribbean - of course, the European Community is in The power in the Caribbean is all fictitious. It is a status inherited from Britain, France, and the Netherlands. In fact, there is no soldier there.

However, it is good that the European Community is willing to hand over its identity. Otherwise, if it really engages in national self-determination, God knows what the outcome will be. Do the people in places such as Trinidad, Tobago, the Bahamas, and British Honduras definitely want independence? What will happen to the United States if it votes to join the European Union?

Moreover, Hess also guaranteed that the Caribbean Federation is a neutral country - in fact, it is a buffer country, and neither the European Community nor the United States station troops on its territory. If this is the case, it would not be unacceptable to the United States.

After thinking for a long time, Kennedy felt that this Caribbean federation was acceptable. But he can't make any promises now, after all, he is not the president.

"Okay, I will convey your opinions to the President (referring to Truman)." Kennedy paused and then asked, "As for the reparations...the nominal issue and the amount, is there a more reasonable plan? "

Hess's demand for reparations was for gold, silver, oil, agricultural products, livestock products and ships worth US$200 billion (1944 currency). And it must be paid within 3 months after the peace treaty is signed.

It was difficult for President Truman to accept this, and even though Truman agreed to the German demands at the risk of his collapse. It would be difficult for Congress to pass it, unless Truman was willing to destroy the Democratic Party and make a deal with the Republican Party. But the question is, even if Truman is willing, will those members of Congress in the Democratic Party be willing? It’s not like the members of Congress were appointed by Truman...

"Joseph, the demand for compensation is not high, just 200 billion US dollars." Rudolf Hess smiled and said, "And we believe that President Truman will definitely accept it. The development of the war situation will make him realize it sooner or later. Reality. I think as an American patriot, President Truman will not lack the courage to take responsibility, right?"

What's the meaning? Kennedy thought to himself, you Germans are going to fight until Truman has a nervous breakdown and surrenders? Are they really that powerful?

He looked at Mussolini, as if he wanted to ask this old friend of the American people to speak.

"Joseph," Mussolini exaggeratedly waved his hands, "That's it...there is no need to discuss the issue of reparations. I think President Truman will accept it sooner or later. He will not let the war continue endlessly. That will only Destroy the United States. Although my German friends will not use atomic bombs to kill the American people, they can still show their power when the conditions are right, or use them on the battlefield. This kind of weapon is simply impossible for your American soldiers to fight against."

Kennedy frowned deeply, pondering over the words of Mussolini and Hess over and over in his mind - from their tone, it seemed as if they were sure of victory. However, they have no intention of further raising the asking price, and they have no intention of killing the American people with atomic bombs...

Just when he was thinking about it over and over but couldn't figure it out, Hess changed the topic and talked about the internal affairs of the United States.

"Joseph," he asked, "if President Truman takes responsibility for the defeat, does that mean he will be impeached by Congress?"

"Impeachment?" Kennedy was stunned. This question was difficult to answer and he was not very clear. However, in order to show the stubbornness of the "militant forces" in the United States, he nodded and said, "Yes, this is very likely. …It will not only be President Truman who will collapse, but also the Democratic Party!”

"Oh." Hess looked at Kennedy. "You're going to be president?"

"Under the Constitution, I will be president," Kennedy said, "but... they can also remove me."

"No, it won't." Hess shook his head and said with a smile, "We are friends, you are friends with the leader and the Roman leader."

What's the meaning? Kennedy didn't understand and just looked at Hess and Mussolini blankly.

Caesar laughed and said, "Joseph, I think we should keep in touch."

"Oh." Kennedy nodded, suddenly feeling something was wrong. "Your Excellency Caesar, you mean... to maintain contact through official channels?"

Through official channels is through the United States. For example, this is the channel that Kennedy used when he came to Alexandria this time. Although the talks at the Montaza Palace were secret and no American people participated - this was Mussolini's request that the talks must be held in complete secrecy and without memoranda - but after each meeting , Kennedy had to report to the United States.

"Of course not official channels," Mussolini said, "but private, private channels... This is not for personal gain, but for the United States."

For America?

Seeing that Kennedy was still very hesitant, Hess said from the sidelines: "Joseph, I know that such a relationship does not conform to the political rules of the United States, but it is indeed a good thing for the leaders of two countries to maintain friendship in private. For example, there is a special friendship between the Roman leader and the German leader, and the relationship between our Imperial Marshal and the Russian Empress is also extraordinary.”

This is a completely different situation. Hitler and Mussolini were originally allies, and Olga's White Russia was basically supported by Germany. Moreover, Olga's heir is still the Crown Princess of Germany, and she and Germany are basically the same family. It's okay for Hirschmann to bring his diplomatic work to the Queen's bed - although Juncker is not popular with this style, the Queen or Queen is always an exception.

The United States represented by Kennedy and Germany represented by Hess are enemies! Maintaining unofficial contact between them is collaboration with the enemy, which is completely different from friendship among the leaders of friendly countries and the European royal family.

Thinking of this, Kennedy was about to refuse. However, Mussolini waved his hand to stop him. Caesar of the Roman Empire said very seriously: "Joseph, my friend... we are in an era of great changes, so we can no longer abide by the rules and precepts of the old era. We must There must be a breakthrough.

This time the defeat of the United States is inevitable! But whether it will revive or fall apart in the future remains to be seen. But one thing I am sure of is that only fascists can save the United States! If the United States does not want to sink permanently, it must join the world trend of fascism and become a great country like Rome and the European Community. Comrade Hitler and I are eagerly looking forward to this day. This would mean that the United States of Europe, the Roman Empire, and the United States of America became allies with common values ​​and ideals.

The world will be ours! "

Of course Mussolini could boast, and he deceived Kennedy with his words.

Kennedy was silent for a while: "How should we keep in touch?"

Mussolini and Hess looked at each other, and then laughed: "Rockefeller! The Rockefeller family will arrange it!"

"What? Rockefeller also..." Kennedy looked at Mussolini in surprise.

"They are my friends and friends of Comrade Hess!"

"Then I'm relieved." Kennedy breathed out, he was really relieved.

Because in the United States, except for great people like Roosevelt, most politicians are just "agents" of the rich. Therefore, this country has high requirements for politicians and very low requirements for rich people. If Kennedy himself had not elected the vice president, or he was truly a man of virtue, no one could do anything to him. If judicial proceedings were to be taken, Kennedy could hire a team of luxurious defense lawyers. Not to mention super wealthy families like the Rockefeller family.

Therefore, if the Rockefeller family is the one pulling the strings, nothing will be discovered by the FBI. Even if the FBI finds out that the Rockefeller family is guilty, Hoover will not be able to bring down the deep-rooted Rockefellers in the short term. But there is no power to judge and convict.

And...is the only big financial group in Tongde now is the Rockefeller family? I'm afraid it's more than that? Kennedy was also an insider on Wall Street. He naturally knew how many large American financial groups had invested in the Roman Empire since the 1944 Metro-Roman peace talks. When these guys invested money in Rome, they probably became good friends with people like Mussolini and Ciano, right?