The Third Reich in Desperation

Leon could see that Antonescu had made his choice.The arrival of the Soviet ambassador became the last necessary condition for the Romanian military minister to fall to Germany.

Leon smiled slightly, nodded to Antonescu and said, "Very happy."

Beside them, Carol II, who was sitting on the seat, didn't know it at the moment, and said goodbye to the two politely: "Both, goodbye. It's time for me to go back to accompany my lover."

Still thinking about your lover?

Antonescu suddenly felt that Carol II was also a little pitiful.With his personality of loving beauty but not country, he is suitable to be an ordinary member of the royal family, but not suitable to be a king.At this moment, when Germany has contacted itself, plotting to overthrow Carol II.He himself is still unconsciously thinking about spending quality time with his lover.

However, when Romania is about to face national humiliation, it is still in the mood to find a woman. This kind of person should be pulled down from the throne of the king!

Antonescu and Leon both quickened their pace and left the palace of Carol II.

When parting, Leon turned his head lightly, and took a closer look at Carol II, the Merry King.

"Idiot!" Leon sneered silently in his heart, and then left behind Antonescu without looking back, and got into a private car dedicated to Antonescu.

In the eyes of Leon, an outsider, he really couldn't figure out why the Romanians had to support such an idiot who had no sense of leadership as the leader of the country.

Just now, when the Soviet ambassador kept making unreasonable demands, Antonescu's face turned blue with anger, but His Majesty the King of Romania still looked very contented, as if he was bullied by the Soviet ambassador. The country is not the same as its own country.

Although he kept silent all the time, he only reminded Antonescu a few words from the meaningful side at the end.However, in his heart, Leon sympathized with Romania and hated the Soviet ambassador.

Leon did not speak because he could not speak out because of his personal likes and dislikes, allowing the Soviet ambassador to make a corresponding judgment, thereby affecting the relationship between the Soviet Union and Germany.

Indeed, the relationship between the Soviet Union and Germany is more appropriate to say that it is mutual use rather than cooperation.The Soviet Union had the materials and raw materials that Germany needed, and Germany had the technology and machine tools that the Soviet Union lacked.

Although there are various differences in ideology between the two countries, even in the Spanish civil war, there was a vague confrontation.However, the mutual utilization of the two countries has not come to an end.

Both sides still need the benefits offered by the other side, so both sides are still cautiously guarding while hiding their knives, while vigorously advocating cooperation.

However, not offending the Soviet ambassador does not mean that Leon has no judgment and emotional tendencies of his own.In his eyes, the most essential difference between Germany and the Soviet Union is that Germany fights for revenge, fights for glory, and competes with powerful enemies.The Soviet Union, on the other hand, fought for ambition, for despicableness, and only bullied the weak.

Leon hated the Soviets, not just the Soviet ambassador, but everyone else.These people's ambitions are too great. They already own the most vast land, the largest population, and the most abundant resources in the world, but they are still not satisfied. land, to slightly expand their already inexhaustible country.

The most unbearable thing is that they stretched out their hands to Germany's allies!

The oil trade cooperation between Germany and Romania is no secret in Europe.Everyone knows that Romania's oil fields are Germany's largest stable import supply, and they are forbidden by the Third Reich, and no one can touch them.

But now, the Soviet Union has extended its hand to Bessarabia and North Bukovina, directly threatening Romania's oil fields.It can be said that as soon as the Soviet Union moved their minds, they could immediately use the army to occupy or use the air force to blow up all the oil fields in Romania.

Then, as soon as they stopped the oil supply to Germany, Germany's oil imports had to be gradually cleared.

Although Germany itself has developed the oil fields on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, the scale there is not huge after all, so that the Third Reich can only extract oil from this place.In this life, Germany's transport vehicles, tank battlefields, sea battleships, and even aircraft carriers have all increased greatly compared to the same period in history.Along with the expansion of military strength, fuel consumption has also increased too much.

If there is a stable supply from Romania, coupled with the stable production of oil fields in Schleswig-Holstein, the oil consumption rate of the Third Reich can be fully filled.The oil imported by countries such as the Soviet Union was only increasing the oil reserves of the Third Reich.

However, Britain has not been conquered, and the oil fields in Schleswig-Holstein are threatened at any time. Now, the Soviet Union is going to threaten Germany's oil fields importing oil in Romania. This cannot be tolerated!

Chapter 378 Romania's Choice (End)

"Tell me, how do you need my cooperation?" Antonescu asked straight to the point as they were all sitting in the same car.

"It's not what we need you to do, but what do you want to do?" Leon turned sideways, looked at Antonescu who was sitting by the side with a smile, and said, "I don't think you, Minister of Military Affairs, want to put Romania's Destiny, leave it to your unreliable king."

Suddenly, there was a brief silence in the car.

That's right, Antonescu has accumulated a lot of dissatisfaction with Carol II for a long time, and Qi has quietly started to seize power.But, before that, he hadn't made his final decision yet.

After all, his starting point is for the future of Romania, not just because of personal ambition.It can even be said that if Carol II is qualified for this position, Antonescu can restrain his ambitions and assist Carol II with peace of mind.

But the reality is that Carol II does not do business all day long, and even when the territory that is the foundation of the country is invaded, he can remain indifferent.Such a leader is absolutely unacceptable to Antonescu.

"You want me to directly coerce the king to abdicate and establish a military government?" Antonescu asked.

Reinhardt had told him numerous times about his advice to the future Romanian leader.So, Antonescu said everything in passing.

"That's right." Seeing that the matter finally got to the point, Leon immediately pulled himself up and said seriously: "First of all, you can make a fuss about King Carol II's loss of land and the abandonment of the two provinces, and then resolutely oppose the king with great fanfare. Cede the two provinces of Bessarabia and North Bukovina to the Soviet Union without any military resistance and ask the king to authorize you to form a new government."

Is it okay to make a direct claim to power?

Antonescu himself has doubts about this. After all, even if King Carol II agrees, those other royal family members will also hinder it.The royal family will not allow Antonescu to compete for royal power.

But without waiting for Antonescu to speak, Leon immediately continued: "Of course, most of your king will arrest you on the advice of the royal family. But don't worry, the Third Reich will immediately use diplomatic intervention to force you to The king of your country finally granted you full power to form a cabinet, and helped you become the prime minister, actually controlling the whole country."

"Since the Soviet ambassador can easily force your king to cut off a large area of ​​land, I, the German ambassador, can also assure you that no matter what you ask your country's king, you must let you take power!" When he said this, Leon's expression was very So conceited that Antonescu cannot be doubted.

Thinking about it carefully, the German ambassador was indeed right.If the king and the royal family dared to agree to the request of ceding land under the pressure of the Soviet Union, then the pressure of Germany could also make them agree to their request to take power.

In addition, he, Antonescu, has been operating in the Romanian army for many years, and his voice is increasing day by day. How can Carol II, a weak king, and those stupid royal family members be easily arrested and controlled? !

"Please continue." Antonescu said lightly.

It is undeniable that he has been tempted.With the support of Germany, compared with seizing power alone, the chances of success are naturally incomparable.

"Next, the Third Reich will invite Romania to formally join the Allied Powers group, and support you in purging the dissident forces in the country and gaining military and political power. Assist you in declaring Romania a legionary state according to the Italian system", abolishing the constitution, banning political parties, Help you establish absolute dominance in the country. "

Leon paused when he said this, observed Antonescu's expression, confirmed that the other party was indeed interested, and then continued: "We will sign a 10-year Rhodes economic cooperation agreement with you, and according to the agreement, the most expensive Build roads in your country to improve transportation, buy your products, and send German experts free of charge to assist you in managing various economic sectors of your country and revitalize Romania's economy."

As expected of a diplomat, Germany must rely on the agreement to allow Romania to restructure its communication lines in the direction of selling its main economic products to Germany, and accept German experts to manage its various economic sectors and control Romania's economic lifeline.

As a result, the statement was changed a little, and it turned out that Germany was planning to build roads and revitalize the economy for Romania!

However, Antonescu is not in the mood to weigh the side content of Leon's words at this time. He is concerned about how to plan a promising future for Romania.

Today, one-third of Romania's territory is about to be ceded to the Soviet Union, and the Soviet army is also stationed on the border of Suro, planning to further control Romania.

And France, which had been supporting Romania against the Soviet Union before, had been overwhelmed by the armor torrent of the Third Reich.Their ally, Belgium, had already surrendered, and the United Kingdom was busy withdrawing its troops. It can be said that France was unable to protect itself and was unable to continue to assist Romania in its anti-Soviet cause.

And Germany is now at least showing its willingness to help Romania, and it is a hundred times gentler than the Soviets' approach, leaving enough dignity for Romania.

If you had to choose between the Soviet Union and Germany, a fool would know who to choose.

For the survival of this country, Antonescu now has no choice but to play the German card.A ferry large enough to attempt to steer the country through these chaotic and dangerous waters will have to be found.

The Third Reich is the largest, best, and only ferry that Romania can find at this time!

"No matter how you say it, I can only ask you to cooperate now." Antonescu said with self-deprecation: "Fortunately, you took the initiative to find it, otherwise, Romania would really have to humbly ask Germany."

Antonescu was able to talk about this part, on the one hand, because he was talking in private now, so he didn't have to worry about influence.On the other hand, he is indeed very grateful for the help from the German government.

Sending charcoal in the snow is always more favorable than icing on the cake, not to mention that Romania is about to be desperate now.

"I can guarantee that once Germany becomes an enemy of the Soviet Union, I will definitely lead Romania to participate and return a big gift to the Soviets." Antonescu secretly made up his mind that when that day comes, he will be in Romania Prepare 100 million troops for the Soviet Union as a gift, and use this million troops to take back everything that was robbed today!

Include the land...include the dignity!

"I believe you can." Leon responded with a smile.