Bismarck

The once Gallic rooster has lowered its arrogant head and succumbed to the steel of the Germans.

The next morning, Lütjens opened his eyes as Bismarck rocked him.

As soon as he opened his eyes, what caught his eye was the cat's energetic expression and its big eyes blinking. In comparison, Lütjens looked confused as if she had just woken up - well, the cat didn't need to sleep, so how could Lütjens compare with her.

But Bismarck thought that it was very interesting to see the captain showing such a confused expression!

"Captain, get up, we are going to attend the surrender ceremony!" Bismarck said.

"I haven't forgotten." Lütjens' brain was still in the working state. He was stunned for a while before he slowly sat up and answered.

"Then hurry up and wash up. I'll go order breakfast."

"kindness."

Lütjens went into the bathroom.

Bismarck pressed the doorbell, and soon the door rang.

The person who came in to deliver the food was a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old. She might have just arrived at the hotel to work as a waitress, and as she was serving the occupiers, it was inevitable that she would be a little scared.

Don’t invaders give people the impression of being big and strong, and bullying local people at will, and touching pretty girls, etc.

However, it was obvious that the French waiter was overthinking it.

She originally thought that the person who opened the door would be a middle-aged man, but when she went in she found that it was a beautiful blonde girl. She was stunned for a moment, then timidly greeted him.

She secretly looked at the girl in front of her. She thought she was pretty enough, but when compared with this girl, she finally knew what beauty was.

She is not French.

"Hello, miss."

She is so beautiful, she must be a noble lady.

"Haha, don't be nervous." Bismarck certainly saw a hint of uneasiness in the waitress's expression. She didn't feel like an "occupier" either, so she comforted him.

"Yes···"

"Is there anything to eat?" Bismarck jumped off the bed and came to the dining car. A variety of food were neatly stacked on the grid, and they all looked delicious.

"Um, there's milk, bread, pasta..."

"Lütjens, what do you want to eat!" Bismarck said loudly after hearing this.

"Call me Captain." A helpless male voice came from the bathroom.

The waitress then noticed that there was another person inside. From the sound of her voice, it was a middle-aged man who was still taking a shower. Then she glanced at Bismarck, who was wearing a low-cut pajamas, and suddenly realized what was going on - she lowered her head in embarrassment.

"Okay, okay, Captain, what do you want to eat?" Bismarck pouted in dissatisfaction, then changed his tone to a teasing one.

"Just give me a sandwich and hot milk."

"Okay, I'll get it for you. Remember to hurry up and don't wait until it gets cold."

He took food for Lütjens first, and then Bismarck chose food for himself. He was not afraid of getting fat anyway, so he could just take whatever he wanted. So, in the surprised eyes of the waiter, the girl in front of him chose several times more things than the man, and his worldview was refreshed...

What a strange person! After leaving the room, the waitress muttered, but she remembered that the officer who came out of the bathroom last was really handsome...

After breakfast, Lütjens and Bismarck got into a car and headed for the nearby town of Compiègne, where the surrender ceremony was held.

In front of the German surrender monument during World War I, a special carriage numbered 2419D was placed alone on the railroad tracks, surrounded by a triumphant guard of honor and armed SS soldiers.

This special carriage was once the royal carriage of Napoleon III. However, Napoleon III was captured in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, which became the most humiliating scene in French history. So at the end of World War I, the French deliberately held a signing ceremony for the victory over Germany in this carriage, which was a silent declaration of France's rise after the tragic defeat - of course, it was an unspeakable shame for the Germans.

After World War I, this carriage, which was regarded as the pride of the French and the shame of the Germans, was preserved. However, no one would have thought that things would change over time, and this time France would lose so completely!

On June 6, the German army entered Paris. On the 14th, the new French government, which had moved to Bordeaux, decided to surrender. Upon hearing the news, Hitler immediately ordered the surrender ceremony to be held in the Compiègne Forest north of Paris, and it must be held in the same train carriage where Germany signed the armistice and surrender agreement 17 years ago.

He wants to return all of Germany's shame to the arrogant French!

At 3:18 pm, Hitler arrived at the scene.

After he arrived, he ignored the French government representatives who had been waiting for a long time, and instead looked around for a memorial - not far from the carriage, there was a granite tablet with a memorial inscribed in French: On November 1918, 11, here, the sinful glory of the German Empire finally succumbed...

Hitler walked up to the monument with a gloomy face, was silent for a while, and then read the inscription on it in a very disdainful tone. Goering followed him and recited silently. Everyone was reciting silently, including Lütjens.

After reading it, Hitler did not immediately get off the base of the monument. Instead, he stepped hard on the gilded text with his boots, and then slowly rolled it left and right with his heels a few times.

As he walked down the monument, Hitler's expression was unprecedented - it was contempt, anger, hatred, revenge and satisfaction.

When his eyes swept over the French reporters present, his expression was even more obvious, full of contempt.

Although Bismarck did not enter the core circle, she saw so many historical figures for the first time through her spiritual power, and her inner shock can be imagined.

She kept an eye on what was going on inside.

After the "commemorative" event ended, Adolf Hitler, Hermann Goering, Erich Raeder and other large numbers of German military and political leaders walked to the front surrounded by the crowd, and looked with complacency at the group of people opposite them who were helpless and silent.

Henri Pétain, François Darlan, and several French military and political officials sat there like defeated roosters.

The ceremony began at 3:30 in the afternoon. As far as Bismarck could see, representatives from Germany and France got on the carriage together, including Hitler, Goering, Reger and others.

Hitler went in first, and when the French came in he gave the defeated group a Nazi salute, to which the latter responded with a military salute.

Both sides sat down, and Hitler did not speak a single word to the French representatives. His expression clearly said - I don't bother to talk to you!

He simply signaled General Kelt, the German plenipotentiary, to begin the ceremony.

Keitel nodded, sorted out the documents, and began to read the preamble to the armistice. The French sat there, their faces as gray as marble, and they listened quietly. Hitler and Goering's eyes were fixed on the green tabletop.

However, just a few minutes later, Hitler no longer wanted to stay in the carriage and stood up and left. The commanders of the army, navy, air force and foreign minister also left.

However, the German plenipotentiary General Wilhelm Keitel, as well as the French representative General Huntziger and the government representative Noel, were still sitting in the carriage to negotiate an armistice.

Admiral Gunther Lütjens was qualified to accompany the ceremony due to his outstanding military achievements in the Norwegian Campaign, the Atlantic Cooperation Campaign, the Battle of Iceland, his contributions to German aircraft carriers and his outstanding performance in the Battle of Dunkirk.

Although Bismarck could not enter the venue due to her low level and could only stay in the entourage area, in her perception, she could basically watch the live broadcast from 360 degrees without any blind spots.

This is a famous event in world history!!!

This feeling of witnessing history!!!

How can it be compared with ordinary games? ! !

Although due to the need to pay attention to the dignity of the country, from the negotiation and signing of the armistice agreement to everyone's every move must comply with certain etiquette norms - to put it bluntly, it's all routine - which makes the Persian cat feel a little bored - but fortunately, she has the power of spiritual vision, so even if she sits very seriously, it is actually no different from wandering around and looking around.

From my perception, I saw that although everyone looked very happy, they were all sitting upright and not saying a word.

This was even more true among the crowd at the back. Even among the well-mannered German officers, the captain was definitely one of the most dignified military men. The dark navy uniform and the serious, almost rigid military posture made it easy to tell at a glance.

However, Hitler had a serious expression on his face. Bismarck was not sure whether he was really happy in his heart, or just felt hatred after revenge?

Why don't we take a look at what's going on in the car? Isn't curiosity the reason that kills the cat?

As he turned his attention, he saw that in the carriage, the French delegation was listening with heavy expressions to the armistice conditions proposed by the German delegation.

"... draw an armistice demarcation line between the Greater German Empire and France, the specific demarcation line runs from Geneva through Tours to the border between France and Spain, and the part north of the demarcation line is occupied by Germany. ... All those who receive political asylum in France must be handed over to Germany for screening and trial. ... According to the Geneva Treaty, the cost of the German occupation of northern France shall be borne by France, and the German army has the right to levy taxes in northern France. ... In addition, the French government will retain the following powers: ... allow the French government to retain its naval fleet and all colonies. ... allow the French government to organize a small-scale army in its 'free jurisdiction' ... Under the premise of accepting the supervision of the German occupation authorities, Germany recognizes Vichy France's territorial sovereignty and partial jurisdiction rights over the German-occupied areas to ensure France's sovereignty and territorial integrity ... "

The French negotiator, with a livid face, gritted his teeth and asked unwillingly but had to suppress his trembling voice: "... General Keitel, aren't your country's conditions a little too harsh..."

"Regrettably, we do not think this treaty is harsh at all. This treaty neither requires you to give up your colonial rights, nor does it require you to dismantle your navy, nor does it require you to bear an indemnity that can be repaid for at least a hundred years!"

As a witness and participant of the last war, General Keitel gave a cold answer to his old enemy from twenty years ago.

"Come to think of it, the treaty that your country and the so-called international community asked us to sign 20 years ago was really harsh! And it was also signed in this place!"

"In addition, at the end of this treaty, we also promised that if your country actively cooperates with us, we can gradually return the rights that belong to you! Our goal is only to maintain peace between the two countries, not to completely strangle each other, that's all!"

"But--"

"Moreover, I feel I have an obligation to remind you that it is you who are surrendering, not us who are signing an armistice agreement. In other words, you have no right to refuse," General Celtic said expressionlessly.

Looking at Keitel's indifferent expression, the French representative gritted his teeth, and finally lowered his head unwillingly, raised his hand tremblingly, and grabbed the pen...

Thus, the French Third Republic, which was established in the traitorous treaty, perished in the traitorous treaty.

The ceremony was over and Hitler stood up to leave. When he passed the entourage area, everyone stood up and saluted, and the way they saluted was naturally the Nazi salute.

In the eyes of the Germans, Hitler is now a hero, a hero who avenged Germany's past humiliation!

The cheers were endless.

Although he thought the Nazi salute was ugly, Bismarck still had to stand up with everyone else and raise his right arm.

"Long live the Führer, long live Germany!"

Hitler saluted solemnly and walked away.

Bismarck stood in the first row, which was naturally the most conspicuous place. This was the best place to observe Hitler—although the effect of using mental power was actually the same. She found that when Hitler walked over, his eyes met hers, and he actually nodded slightly at her.

A look of approval and encouragement?

What the hell?

Oh my God, does the guy with a mustache know me?

Bismarck felt incredible for a moment, but when he wanted to look more closely, Hitler had already passed by.

Well, maybe I should ask the captain later.

How did I become famous for my mustache without realizing it?

While Bismarck was wondering, Hitler left here and walked along the road to the Alsace-Lorraine Memorial, where the car was waiting. At this moment, his wish was fulfilled. He completed the exchange of the former victor and loser in the place where Germany humbly sought peace.

"Ship this carriage back to Berlin, I want to put it on display in Lust Park!" Before getting on the train, he wiped his hands and said to his entourage.

"Yes! Führer!"

Ps: Please give me a monthly ticket. Please give me a monthly ticket.

Chapter 187: Reger's Conversation

The ceremony ended and the French representatives left dejectedly.

Bismarck stood up from the attendant area and saw his captain and Reger walking out slowly. The two men were talking with their heads down as they walked. It was probably about some political issue that he did not understand.

Bismarck stood up, adjusted his collar, and pushed his long hair back, revealing his fair and slender neck, then walked over leisurely - he could act silly and cute in front of the captain, but he still had to pay attention to his image in front of outsiders. This image also represented Lütjens's face, and Bismarck knew this.

"Hello, Marshal." She bowed and greeted him, then turned to Lütjens.

"Captain, is it over?"

"Well, we'll be back soon."

"Haha, it's Bismarck." Reger smiled when he saw the person coming. "By the way, the photos you took last time were great. I really didn't make a mistake about you. I already have a sample of the propaganda photo. I'll show it to you and Lütjens. The Führer also praised you when I sent it to him a few days ago. I believe that in a few days, the whole of Germany will see your photos."

"Does the Führer know about this too?" Bismarck asked in surprise.

"It's about the navy's propaganda, how could the Führer not know about it?" Reger said, "The Führer admires girls like you who are in the frontline. By the way, did you see the Führer just now?"

"I saw him passing by here. When the Führer passed by me, I was wondering why he nodded at me. I had never met him before. But what the Marshal said... Well, that's how it is."

"Haha." Reger laughed. He seemed to be in a good mood today, and his laughter was more genuine than usual. "You have now made an appearance in front of the Führer. Keep up the good work. Things will get better in the future. I gave the photo to the Führer a few days ago, and Goebbels saw it and asked me if he could take me back..."

"No, no, no, I think I'd better stay with the captain." Bismarck immediately shook his head. To be a model and spokesperson for the Propaganda Department? It might be attractive to ordinary girls, but for Bismarck, none of these were as real as being with the captain - and her identity was not suitable for being in the spotlight.

"Haha, don't worry, you are Lütjens's man after all. How could I agree without asking Lütjens?" Reger said with a smile.

"You seem to have forgotten to ask for my opinion." Bismarck complained in his heart, but since the transfer order had really come down, there was nothing he could do unless he disappeared and reappeared in a different guise.

This can be considered in special circumstances in the future. After all, changing one's appearance is not a very rare thing.

"Thank you, Marshal." Bismarck thanked him.

Regel waved his hands to indicate that everything was fine.

"Bismarck, follow behind for now. Regel and I have something to discuss. We'll go back together later."

"Yes." Bismarck nodded, walked obediently behind his captain, and followed him step by step.

The two of them continued chatting in front, and Bismarck heard Reger say to his captain, "After the surrender of Paris, you will return to Wilhelmshaven. Marshall's term as commander of the Grand Fleet is about to expire. You can just go over and take over. Hand over the command to him."

Grand Fleet Commander? Captain?

Bismarck looked at the two people in front of him strangely and thought - after becoming the commander of the Grand Fleet, would he no longer be her captain? Don't commanders usually command on the shore?

However, seeing that the captain was not surprised at all and just nodded to agree to this matter, Bismarck felt that the captain should have known about it a long time ago. Since he did not discuss it with him, there should be no problem.

"You also have to pay attention to the construction period of Bismarck. The Scharnhorst and Gneisenau are both in the Atlantic Ocean. The only new battleship we can offer now is the Tirpitz. We are short of resources. We should speed up the construction of Bismarck as much as possible and try to return it to port as soon as possible." Reger said.

"Well, it depends on the shipyard. They haven't entered wartime production yet... But I understand." Lütjens said.

"Alas, there is nothing we can do about it. The Führer has not yet ordered the entire country to enter a state of war, so these efficiency issues are not yet high enough, but we can still push them forward."

"kindness."