The Third Reich: I seized power

The Third Reich actively began to deal with some of the consequences of the referendum in Saarland, and the other country, Gaul, was also very concerned about the matter.

The Gallic state ruled Albertebrun, summoned Prime Minister Pierre Frontin, Foreign Minister Buisson, Defense Chief General Wei Gang, Army Chief of Staff General Gammerin and others to discuss countermeasures.

“Gentlemen, according to the provisions of the original treaty, the Saarland is about to hold a referendum. Although for more than a decade we have been trying to assimilate those inhabitants of the Saarland region. Unfortunately, our assimilation policy did not succeed. Those people are still extremely hostile to us. Plus the propaganda of the Third Reich there. We can foresee that in this referendum, the vast majority of the inhabitants of Saarland will probably choose to return to the Third Reich. Albelebrun was a little worried.

“The Germans were so stubborn that it was very difficult to assimilate them. We tried a lot, but it ended in failure. Prime Minister Pierre Frontin looked frustrated.

“So what do we do? Is it possible to watch the Third Reich regain Saarland? Foreign Minister Buisson asked.

“Saarland is very important, not only because of its developed heavy industry, but also because of its strategic location. Once the Third Reich recovers the Saarland, it will achieve great development and pose a great threat to us! General Wei Gang, chief of defense, said.

“But now that the referendum is imminent, we can’t refuse to hold a referendum, can we? That would be a great blow to our credibility. Albelebrun frowned.

“Your Excellency, from the military’s point of view, it will be very beneficial for us to continue to occupy Saarland! So we have to do everything we can to continue to control Saarland. Army Chief of Staff General Gammerin said.

Albelebrun nodded, he naturally knew this.

“Gentlemen, Saarland is very important to us, and naturally we have to find a way to annex Saarland. However, the Third Reich would certainly not agree, and would even strongly oppose it. So, how can we achieve our goals? Albelebrun asked.

“Your Excellency, if we send more troops into Saarland and forcibly occupy it. Even in the face of international condemnation, if we do not back down, then the Third Reich will have nothing to do with us. Admiral Wei Gang said.

This may damage the reputation of the Gallic state, but it will benefit them.

For a country, reputation is naturally important.

But what’s more important is undoubtedly affordability.

If the Saarland can be occupied, it will not only strengthen the Gallic state, but also weaken the power of the Third Reich, which is undoubtedly a good thing to kill two birds with one stone.

“If a conflict, or even war, breaks out because of this, can we defeat the Third Reich in one fell swoop?” Albelebrun asked.

As the ruler of the Gallic state, he had to prepare for the worst.

“Your Excellency, the Third Reich may not dare to go to war with us for the sake of Saarland. Even if they go to war, they will not win. The current state of Gaul has an army of 800,000 people. Much more than the Third Reich. Admiral Wei Gang looked confident.

“According to the information we have obtained, the Third Reich has recently begun to secretly expand its army.” Prime Minister Pierre Frontin reminded.

“Yes, the Third Reich was like a rat, sneaking up on the expansion of its army. That’s simply undesirable. In doing so, they are undoubtedly blatantly undermining the treaty that was signed in the first place. We can even use this as a condition and go to war against the Third Reich! Admiral Wei Gang said.

However, the current situation in Gaul is also very bad, and the impact of the economic crisis is great, causing Gaul to suffer heavy losses. Until now, it has not been able to come out of it.

“Your Excellency, we can also unite the Kingdom of Flanders. Although the Kingdom of Flanders was only a small country, they were equally hostile to the Third Reich. Be extremely wary of them. Our words of uniting with them are enough to suppress the Third Reich! Admiral Gammorin also said.

“Very good, if this is the case, then we are invincible.” Albelebrun was very satisfied.

“Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Gallic Kingdom, you have traveled to Berin to inform Hess. Let them agree to cancel the referendum in the Saarland and agree to the annexation of the Saarland to the Gallic State. Otherwise, we will go to war against them on the grounds that they tore up the treaty! Albelebrun said.

“Yes, Your Excellency!” Buizon replied.

They were well aware that this was nothing more than intimidation of the Third Reich.

If the Third Reich was frightened, then everything worked out well.

But the most crucial question is, will the Third Reich be scared?