Third Reich: I took over power

"Your Excellency, according to the treaty originally signed, in half a month, the Saarland will hold a referendum to determine the ownership of the Saarland."Deputy Prime Minister of the Cabinet Papen said.

Hess nodded. He is naturally very clear about the importance of Saarland.

"how? Will a referendum be a problem? asked Hess.

"Your Excellency, this will not be a problem. Over the past year, we have also developed a lot of power in the Saarland. More than 90% of the Saar people are loyal to the Third Reich. If there is a referendum, we will definitely win!"Paul Goebbels also said.

During that time, the propaganda agency that Goebbels was in charge of had also been operating in the Saarland.

"Well, everyone is worried that the Gauls will regret it." Hess said

"Yes, Your Excellency. Since the end of the last war, the Gauls have been trying to weaken us as much as possible. They sent troops to occupy Saarland for exactly this reason. In order to weaken the empire's strength, the Gauls will naturally do everything possible to prevent Saarland from returning to the empire. In the past ten years or so, the Gauls have also used various methods to suppress the Saar people, cultivate lackeys, and divide the forces loyal to the empire. However, they all failed." Von Kolosik also said

"That is, if the result of the referendum is the return of the Saarland to the Reich. Then, it is very likely that the Gauls will not admit their guilt and even directly occupy Saarland. And we are very likely to have a conflict with the Gauls over Saarland, and it may even turn into a war." Hess said

"Yes, Your Excellency, this is what we are worried about."Deputy Prime Minister Papen said

"Sir General, if we go to war with the Gauls because of Saarland, can we defeat them?"Hess asked.

Other cabinet officials also looked at the Chief of Defense Staff, General Bromberg.

"Your Excellency, in terms of current strength, there is undoubtedly a certain gap between us and the Gauls. The Gauls were hit hard by the economic crisis. However, it is still stronger than us. Their standing army is also far larger than ours. Now, they have a standing army of more than 600,000 people. However, even so, if there is a war, we may not lose to the Gauls."Admiral Bromberg seemed very confident.

Even though the Third Reich was at an absolute disadvantage in terms of military strength compared with the Gauls.

However, the combat effectiveness of the Third Reich's army was definitely stronger than that of the Gauls. Especially the Third Reich. The Three Empires formed a powerful armored force. Once a fight broke out, it would be inevitable to defeat the Gauls.

"Our enemies are not only the Gauls. If it were just the Gauls, the empire would not be afraid of them. However, the Kingdom of Flanders and the Gauls already wear the same pants. In addition, the attitude of the empire is also very important." reminded Foreign Minister Konstantin von Neuratt

"Indeed, the attitude of the Empire is very important. If the Sun Never Sets Empire does not intervene, we can take a tough stance."Admiral Bromberg said

"The possibility that the Sun Never Sets Empire would intervene on this issue is not too high. After all, this is the Gauls not abiding by the treaty. What's more, the Sun Never Sets Empire may not be willing to see the Gauls annex Saarland. Although they are allies, they also have sharp conflicts."Hess said.

All the cabinet ministers nodded, but everyone was a little worried.

Once a conflict or even war broke out, it would cause serious damage to the Third Reich.

After all, the Third Reich is now He is still recovering, and his strength is far from being restored to its strongest state.

"Well, be prepared. The Wehrmacht prepares for battle in secret. Once the Gauls want to go back on their word, we will directly send troops into the Saarland. If the Gauls dare to attack us, then war will begin. However, I think the Gauls will most likely compromise." Hess said

"Yes, Your Excellency. I suggest that preparations for the second round of military expansion plan can begin. If a violent conflict or even war breaks out, mobilize immediately. In this case, we will have enough power to deal with the Gauls and the Kingdom of Flanders. Admiral Bromberg suggested.

Hess thought for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, preparations for the second round of military expansion plans can begin."

According to the plan, after the second round of military expansion, the Wehrmacht of the Third Reich will expand from 300,000 to 800,000 people.

Such a military force is already considered very powerful in this era.

Even the Gauls and The Kingdom of Flanders combined was no match for the Third Reich.

"Gentlemen, on the question of the Saarland, the Third Reich must show its resolve. Only in this way will our enemies be afraid and compromise! Once we compromise and give in, the enemy will only think that we are easy to bully and will bully us even harder!"Hess was very determined.