Chapter 478: Changing Faces Faster Than Turning Books
What annoyed Hitler was not only that Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor shattered his wishful thinking of conquering the world, but more importantly, that Japan did not go north to attack the Soviet Union as he wished. Hitler even blamed Japan for the current German defeat in Moscow.
On the head.
"If the Japanese can spare 200,000 people, no, even just 100,000 people to go north to attack the Soviet Union! Even if they can't win, they can hold back Stalin's troops in the Far East, making Stalin afraid to easily transfer troops to Moscow for reinforcements.
.But now it’s all screwed up, Goebbels, those nasty Japanese yellow-skinned monkeys have betrayed us!”
Hitler, who was already somewhat sensitive and neurotic towards the senior officers around him, began to gradually show a trace of distrust. At this moment when he was most annoyed, Hitler was more willing to confide his inner thoughts to his close friend Dr. Goebbels.
"Those Japanese are very stupid, my head of state, but you must remember that there is still the document of the Three Kingdoms Treaty. We should now consider what to do next."
Along with Goebbels's opening words, I was reminded of the annoying Three-Power Treaty. I originally expected that this treaty would bring some benefits and help to my strategic vision, but the ruthless fact at the moment is that both Italy and Japan have delayed.
Hitler, Germany's hindrance, signed the Three-Power Treaty and now feels that this is simply asking for trouble for himself and regrets it.
"Goebbels, I originally thought that those Italians couldn't even defeat the French. It was an exaggeration. Although Mussolini was crazy, at least he was not stupid. I didn't expect Hideki Tojo to dare to actively provoke the Americans. You
I have been in contact with those Japanese many times, do you think they are really crazy?"
After listening to the head of state's question and pondering for a moment, Dr. Goebbels, who usually behaved like an elegant gentleman, seemed a little confused.
"Those Japanese seem polite and polite on the surface, and their temperament is a bit like those of the British. But if you get in-depth contact with those Japanese, you will find that they have a deep inferiority in their bones. This inferiority is not for a certain person, but for a certain person."
It's for everyone in the Western world, for everyone who is more powerful than them."
"I call this inferiority complex of the Japanese people pathological. They are like being possessed and do everything possible to surpass and defeat those who are stronger than them and make them feel inferior. This is true for their neighbor China, this is true for the United States, and so on.
This may still happen to us in Germany in the future. What drives the Japanese crazy is not their ambition, my head, but their inferiority that goes deep into their souls."
This is the first time I have heard such comments about Japanese people from people around me.
Hitler, who narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, then a look of approval and some sudden realization appeared on Hitler's face.
"You're right, Goebbels. I thought about it carefully. Those Japanese people do have a very strange way of expressing emotions. When I met those Japanese people before, I was curious about what kind of existence this was. Now after listening to your words
Only then did I understand that this was the inferiority complex of the Japanese. They realized that they were an inferior race and felt inferior and tried to surpass the superior race. This must be the case!"
Dr. Goebbels, who was slightly misinterpreted by the Führer, did not show any displeasure. Instead, he nodded slightly towards Hitler with an expression of approval that he had learned something new.
"That's right, my head of state, those Japanese are inherently an inferior race, and this can never be changed."
The congenial words of the two racists are not entirely wrong. At least in terms of IQ, the Japanese who dare to kick Americans' butts do deserve the description of "inferior".
After chatting with Hitler about some domestic propaganda matters and the battle situation on the front line, Goebbels glanced at the time on his watch. He had been talking about other matters for nearly half an hour and it was time to get back on track.
"My head of state, have you thought about how to answer those Japanese? They have asked us to declare war on the Americans and emphasized that this is what is stipulated in the treaty. How should we reply to those Japanese?"
Hitler, who had always avoided this issue intentionally or unintentionally, was once again pushed to the edge of the cliff by Goebbels' words.
Hitler, who was very unhappy, did not blame Goebbels for this. As a shrewd politician, Hitler knew very well that no matter how reluctant he was to face it, he would still have to give the Japanese a formal reply.
when.
"If we do not side with Japan, this treaty will be politically equivalent to death, Goebbels."
Although he had spoken to this extent, Hitler still did not give his close friend Dr. Goebbels a final and final answer.
During these days of deep contemplation, Hitler once again received a report from Foreign Minister Ribbentrop.
Ribbentrop told Hitler that Hideki Tojo had sent another urging telegram asking Germany to immediately declare war on the United States, saying that Japan had successfully defeated the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet and that the entire Pacific Ocean was now the inland sea of the Empire of Japan.
Hitler, who was already somewhat speechless, smiled awkwardly and did not make any comments in response to such remarks that were bubbling in his head.
Faced with the Führer's hesitation, German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop reminded Hitler that the Three Kingdoms Treaty stipulated that Germany would be obliged to formally assist Japan only when the Japanese mainland was attacked.
Ribbentrop hinted that Hitler's simple verbal declaration of war would not have much impact on Germany. Now that the United States has officially joined the war, it is only a matter of time before it enters the European battlefield. Moreover, Churchill of the United Kingdom has already declared war on Japan, and Germany
If nothing is done at this time, Germany's absolute leadership position in the hearts of its allies will easily be shaken.
After listening to all Ribbentrop's suggestions without saying a word, Hitler still did not give a reply. Ribbentrop wrote in his diary that day that when he left the Führer's office that day, he suddenly felt that the Führer had always been radiant.
The face of absolute leadership seems a little haggard.
Early the next morning, Hitler, who had been tossing and turning all night, once again summoned Himmler, Goebbels, Ribbentrop, Hermann Meyer and other trusted people around him.
In front of the silent crowd, Hitler, who had two thick dark circles under his eyes, looked a little different compared to yesterday. The gloom on his slightly haggard face had been completely swept away, replaced by a slightly sunny face.