Chapter 243： Ultimatum

A storm was staged throughout the Soviets. The suppression of counter-revolutionaries in the past had not yet extended to the army, but now, starting in 37 years, this terrible storm has finally swept into the army!

The central organ of the Soviet People’s Committee for National Defense, the Political Department of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army, the Soviet Revolutionary Military Committee, various military districts and naval fleets, most of the leading cadres from the army, divisions, and regiments were arrested.

This is a terrible era, and it is also a beautiful era. Those who want to climb up now have a good opportunity, just report it! And such people will always exist!

3 out of 5 marshals, 13 out of 15 group army-level cadres, 57 out of 85 commander-level cadres, 110 out of 196 division commander-level cadres, and 220 out of 406 brigade-level cadres, All 11 deputy people’s committees for national defense and 75 of the 80 members of the Supreme Military Council have been purged!

It can be said that this time the Soviet purge has cut off the basic skeleton of the Soviet army. As for the bottom level, there are even more. 30,000 officers below the colonel were purged.

This purge storm lasted for more than a year. Stalin was quite satisfied with the results of the purge. Although purge caused the army's combat effectiveness to drop greatly, at least, the purge allowed the army to fully obey his orders!

The rest are compliant with Stalin's words! The rest are all Stalin's diehards. Stalin would not like a powerful, but disobedient army, what he liked was an army that completely obeyed him!

And now, with Tukhachevsky being shot, the vigorous Soviet purge has finally begun!

As for Cyrek, who dominated all this, in the face of Hitler’s appreciation, Cyrek maintained a consistent humility: "All this is for Germany, a weak Soviet army, and it is in our interest."

At the beginning of World War II, Germany reached Moscow within a few months. In addition to the tremendous power of the blitzkrieg, it was also related to the fact that the Soviet army had just gone through a major purge and was too weak.

But now, everything is developing in a historically favorable direction, and it is even ahead of the historical process.

For example, in history, Germany only conquered Austria in 38 years, and now, 37 years, it is about to succeed. If these regions are merged as soon as possible, and then all the resources are integrated, Germany can be compared with history. More powerful in the same period last year!

Now it is Austria, and the next target is the Czech Republic!

Compared with Austria, the Czech Republic has more resources, especially the Czech military industry enterprises. After integrating these enterprises, Germany's military strength is even stronger!

"The Austrians want to have a referendum, it's really whimsical!" Hitler said to Cyric with the latest information.

"Yes, the Austrians are so naive, just let their hopes be shattered." Cyric also looked calm.

Weak countries have no diplomacy! The only way to have a say in diplomacy is to be strong! Now, Germany is already extremely powerful. It can be said that even if Italy continues to support Austria, Germany dares to do it!

On the Spanish battlefield, the combat effectiveness of the Italian army has been exposed, how low it is, and it is quite different from the German team!

But for now, let’s start with diplomacy and continue to put pressure on Austria!

Vienna.

Located on the Danube River, it is a famous city with a history of nearly two thousand years. Historically, it was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Republic of Austria. It has a population of over one million and is one of the largest cities in Europe.

At the same time, it is a famous music city, with a strong classical atmosphere, many famous musicians in the country of birth, and a paradise for all musicians and artists.

But now, the atmosphere here is somewhat special.

Prime Minister's Office.

"Mr. Chancellor, you have disappointed Germany." At this time, standing in the Chancellor's office were two tall Germans.

The Austrian government's minister of the Ministry of Independent Affairs, Glaser Horstenau and the Minister of the Interior, Seth Inquart, looked at Schuschniger with very serious expressions on their faces.

The so-called minister regardless of the ministry is a free man, interspersed with various departments to communicate, in fact, his power is the greatest, especially now, both of them are the Workers' Party, and they represent Germany!

In Gramercy's hand, he held a document signed by Hitler himself: "The German head of state is already angry. He has issued an order. You immediately cancel the referendum. Your behavior violated the promise to the head of state. Therefore, You must take the blame and resign immediately!"

"Schuschniger, you idiot, must resign immediately! Austria's Prime Minister, let me be the prime minister." Seth also said.

The two were arrogant and aggressive, and there was no respect in their words. Although the guards were outside, Schuschniger didn't have the strength to call people outside and blast them away.

He knows that behind these two people is the whole of Germany! If you kill these two people here, tomorrow, Germany will be able to fight aggressively!

"Now, we are all Austrians, and we don't want to do this too absolutely. Give you 4 hours to think about it, and tell us your decision before 2pm." Glace said, waving himself. With his fist, he demonstrated to Shuschnig, then, with Seth, left the Chancellery.

Shuschniger stood up, his face was ugly, these people can do anything! He still remembers that a few years ago, a group of Austrian fanatics suddenly broke into the Chancellery and shot and killed Prime Minister Taulfiz Other fanatics occupied the radio station and declared Lintroen as prime minister.

At that time, it was in this office that the Prime Minister was bleeding! As the Prime Minister of Austria, there is no security guarantee! If he just asked someone from outside to come in, maybe there was someone from the other inside, and he would die here!

This is the final letter. For four hours, if you don't agree, you can imagine that there are only a few hours left in your life.

However, if you agree, you are a sinner in Austria! Austria is destroyed in his own hands, and this is not enough!

How to do?

Confronting Germany is a dead end, taking Austria, belonging to Germany, and walking into the grave. Since Hitler’s madman came to power, many people have a foreboding that the Germans must want to fight another world war. Austria has gone. The prospect of the German tank is not optimistic.

How to do?

It seems that there is only one way! Shuschniger opened the door of his office, went to the president, and told the president that he would quit.