That afternoon, in the capital of the Empire, the Prime Minister's Office.
All the generals of the empire were gathered, including the national defense force and the imperial guards.
"Chancellor, all the 3rd tanks of the 1st Imperial Guards Special Armor Division have been equipped, and the training of the personnel has begun to take effect.”
Rommel reported to Adolf, who was sitting behind his desk.
"The 2nd Special Armored Division has also formed a combat force.”Gordian reported.
"Very good. Next, I'll tell you about our plan.”
Adolf stood up, took out the map, and spread it out in front of them.
"Our next goal is to occupy all the territory of the old Austro-Hun Empire and expand our sphere of influence to the level before the World War.”
"Then…the head of state means that we have to attack Austria first?”
Manstein was the first to speak.
"Yes, the territory of the old Austro-Hun Empire was divided after the war, and Austria was the most important part of it.”
Adolf circled Austria on the map with a red pen.
The Republic of Austria was located in the heart of Europe and had an important strategic position. In history, from the Holy Roman Empire to the Austro-Hun Empire, Vienna was the capital of these huge empires. Its political status was self-evident.
For Adolf, what was more important was that Austria had a very complete industrial system. Its people were also mainly German, and the two countries had cultural and historical ties.
As early as before the outbreak of the First World War, Germany and Austria had sought to merge, but due to the objective conditions and the outbreak of war, this idea did not come true.
After the war, the Versailles Contract even explicitly prohibited the merger of Germany and Austria.
"But…"
General Beck frowned.
" I think there are two difficulties in doing so. First, we failed once a year ago. At that time, we tried to support the pro-German Austrian National Party through political means, but they chose to assassinate the Austrian Prime Minister in a radical way. As a result, they completely failed.”
"Secondly, Austria is close to Italy. Italy has always wanted to compete with us for the ownership of Austria. After the war, Italy was also one of the first countries to recognize Austria's independence and sovereignty. If we attack Austria, they will definitely interfere.”
General Beck said worriedly.
"En, you're right."
Adolf nodded.
He knew Becker's concerns, because this was also his concern.
In 1934, when he had just transmigrated, the Austrian Party had assassinated the Austrian Prime Minister, Dolfis. This had directly led Mussolini of Italy to send four divisions of troops to the Brenner Pass and send an urgent message to the Austrian government, promising Italy to support Austria's independence.
At that time, the political situation in the empire was unstable, and Adolf was busy obtaining state power. Under such circumstances, he had to deny any relationship with the rebellion plot and temporarily restrained himself, waiting for the opportunity to carry out the plan to annex Austria again.
"But Mussolini is in a difficult situation now, so he probably won't react to our actions.”
Adolf said.
Mussolini was now sending Italian troops to Africa to invade Egypt and Egypt.
Moreover, with the nature of the Italian army, their combat effectiveness was extremely poor. It was estimated that they would be beaten to a pulp by the African natives armed by the British.
"Even if such a trashy army really came to interfere, they would only be sending their heads to the ground.”
Adolf thought to himself.
" Moreover, their upcoming action of sending troops to North Africa has angered the British Kingdom. Their extremely slow mobilization speed has allowed all foreign spies to know the movements of the Italian army.”
Adolf said to everyone.
"But what about France? If we were to reclaim the Rhinelands, they would have nothing to say. This would be a naked foreign occupation. Would they not send troops to interfere?”
Admiral Rundstedt asked.
" France's current domestic political situation is in turmoil. There are even several prime ministers and cabinets in a month. Now, various factions in France are fighting for power, but there is still no government that can completely pull France out of the economic crisis. Moreover, it is the country with the highest anti-war sentiment.”
Adolf said confidently.
"But Mussolini hasn't sent his troops yet. If we invade now, doesn't that mean we can't rule out the possibility that he will turn around and deal with us?”
All of a sudden, Manstein's words reminded Adolf.
According to history, this incident should not have happened in 1935, and Mussolini was a man with little political experience. He did not have a long-term vision, so once he sent troops to Austria, this bastard might really turn around and target him.
Once Mussolini turned around, it would be a disaster for the empire.
After all, it was only May 1935, three years earlier than history, and five months before Mussolini sent troops to North Africa, and he had no plans to withdraw the troops deployed on the border between Austria and Italy.
Once Germany and Italy clashed, the ones who would be happy would be England and France.
"Sigh! I didn't expect Mussolini to be able to restrict my pace!”
Adolf gritted his teeth.
Even in this life, the dynasty had not officially allied with it, but they could already feel its deep desire to scam them.
"Ribbentrop!"
Adolf shouted.
"Yes, my head of state."
The foreign teacher stood up.
"I order you to visit Italy immediately and find out Mussolini's background.”
Adolf ordered," As for the matter of sending troops to Austria, temporarily postpone it. Order the Southern Army of the National Defense Force to enter combat readiness and station at the border!”
"Also, call Baben over!”
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