Battle of the Third Reich

"I think he has recognized you." Disenhofen turned his head and looked helplessly at the head of empire in the back seat.

"Impossible, my makeup is impeccable." The head of state still had a hard mouth.

"Don't you see the driver's expression at that time, you freaked him out, my head of state." Weierle looked back at the rear window, and the car was still parked at the intersection just now.

"He saluted you. He is saluting. He really recognizes you." Disenhofen looked at the rearview mirror. The father was now excitedly leaning his body out of the window and walking in the direction of the car. Raise arms.

"Well, speed up, Geisler, speed up quickly." The head of state rolled the window and gave the driver an order.

"Follow your orders, my head." Gesler replied respectfully, putting up three gears.

The traffic rules in the 1940s were quite rough compared with those in later generations. Especially in Europe, where the war has just ended, the chaotic situation makes it difficult for future generations to imagine. Take the United Kingdom as an example. In almost a year, no British has obtained a formal driving license because driving school teachers and examiners have been recruited by the army. The result is that more than 80% of new drivers driving on the streets of the United Kingdom take It was a temporary driver’s license, and the remaining 20% ​​did not even have this paper.

At that time, there were not so many safety regulations for later generations, and most models were not equipped with safety belts, even those luxury high-end sports cars. There are almost no penalties for drunk driving. Because of the war, many drivers like the things in the cup. Some people are even used to drinking a cup before driving on the road.

The situation in Germany is slightly better than in the UK. Car drivers must register with the government and join organizations such as regional transportation associations. At least they must be members of an automobile club. The Nazis used this method to control the various lines of German society. Various industries.

Xu Jun has been aware of the problems caused by drunk driving, because this is quite common in the German army. There are alcohol supplies in the Army Logistics Catalog. Usually, soldiers are not prohibited from drinking alcohol during breaks, as long as they do not drink too much and delay official duties, usually No officer would bother about this kind of thing, because officers themselves often like to get together and have two drinks at rest.

To tell the truth, the Germans' obsession with alcohol is second only to the Russians among European countries. Whenever there is a military camp holiday, the drunk German officers and soldiers can often be seen in the nearby taverns.

The number of German deaths due to traffic accidents is routinely included in non-combat casualty data, and the total number of those who were retired from injury and disability is quite alarming. A well-trained elite infantry did not die in the battlefield, but died under the wheel of a drunk driver. This loss is really regrettable and frustrating.

Xu Jun has issued a driving prohibition order in the German army. Anyone who drives a motor vehicle is prohibited from drinking any alcoholic beverages before performing the task, unless he has obtained the consent of the superior officer before drinking. The latter one is to consider that some working environments require the driver to drink a small amount of alcohol, such as the cold winter night on the east line. Alcohol can make drivers feel better. Although science has proven that alcohol can cause the body to lose temperature faster, in an environment of ice and snow, drinking spirits can help the body accelerate blood circulation and reduce the possibility of frostbite at the ends of the limbs.

The topic is far away, now let's look at the head of the pedestrian. The city center of Berlin was designed as an administrative center when planning, and a large number of neoclassical and Renaissance-style buildings were flooded, with all kinds of gray granite walls, Roman or Greek-style columns , Exquisite stone carvings and bronze statues, and bronze vaults with a layer of emerald green rust. The central area of ​​Berlin, centered on Brandenburg, is magnificent and magnificent, fully reflecting the majesty and prosperity of an empire.

Go east along the avenue under the Bodhi Tree, along the way there is the famous Berlin Armory and Humboldt University, and further east is the Spree River that crosses the city of Berlin. In the middle of the river is the famous Spree Island. Called Museum Island. Since the establishment of the first public museum in Germany by King Frederick William II of Prussia on the island, the German government has established five museums on the island. The title of museum island can be said to be true. Return.

In the history, this river heart island was violently bombed by the Allied forces, 70% of the buildings were damaged, and many precious cultural relics and exhibits were destroyed by the flames of war.

Xu Jun actually wanted to visit the Museum Island. He was very interested in the collection of ancient Roman and Byzantine relics there, but he was not free every time he thought of it, but was delayed by other things when he was free. For so long in Berlin, I have never had the opportunity to get what I want. And this time Weierle arranged to go to Hindenburg Avenue, the direction is exactly opposite to Museum Island. Obviously this time the head of state missed the opportunity to visit the museum.

Hindenburg Avenue is in the southwest corner of Tyre Park and connects to Budapest Avenue. The famous Berlin Zoo is nearby. This was the most famous pedestrian shopping street in Berlin at that time. A set of walking paths was drawn in the center of the road. On both sides of the walkway were tram tracks, and on the outside were motor lanes, followed by sidewalks along the street. This set was like a sandwich biscuit. The dazzling road traffic system has always been running in an orderly manner. The German's paranoid pursuit of order is best reflected on this road.

Below Hindenburg Avenue is the Berlin Metro Line. There are subway station entrances at each end of the street. Next to the subway station is a long parking lot with white lines dividing the parking spaces. The seats of the heads of state and guards were parked in two of the parking spaces. Parking here was chargeable. A manager wearing a brown uniform of the stormtroopers and a red cap was walking by with a registration form in his hand. come. Immediately, he saw five Gestapo wearing leather coats get off one of the cars. The administrator immediately stopped at his feet and then turned around without hesitation. Obviously these Gestapo were performing official duties. Asking them to collect money is just asking for trouble.

"I haven't been here for a while, it doesn't seem to change at all." Disenhofen opened the door for Xu Jun.

"You and Wolfe both stayed and looked at the car." Dougan came over and said to Geisler in the driver's seat.

"Understood." Gesler nodded and promised that someone must stay to guard the vehicle and prevent it from being manipulated by outsiders. This is the responsibility of the exclusive driver, and Geisler has no complaints about this.

"It's really lively here, Weierle, let's go to the zoo later, it's not too far from here." Xu Jun was a little excited. In the past, he only passed here in a special car. This was the first time he was really on the ground.

"We don't go to the zoo, sir (meinherr)." It was already negotiated when we left, and everyone outside called Xu Jun the same as usual, and Xu Jun just called the others by his name.

"Ah? Shall we not go?" The head of state was a little disappointed.

"Don't you forget, we are here for dinner." Disenhofen reminded on the side.

"Ah... yes, Weierle, where are we going to eat." The head of state was up again, and his stomach was indeed a little hungry, and he still remembered to bet a 500 mark with Weierle.

"Go forward a little bit and you're there, sir." Weiler pointed to the street.

"So what are you waiting for, let's go, gentlemen." Xu Jun, holding half a cigar, walked along the walkway under Weiler's guidance. As the Chief of Staff said, the destination was indeed not far away, and it took almost two minutes to arrive.

"This...Weirle, I knew you had a premeditated plan." Xu Jun looked up at the restaurant's signboard. The three Chinese characters in the Defu Building on the red plaque were dazzling under the sunlight.

"Just want to surprise you, sir." Weierle answered with a smile.

"Obviously you did it, Mr. Wehrler." Xu Jun also smiled, turning his head to look at Dougan.

"You are also insiders in this matter." Without waiting for the colonel's answer, the head of state reached out and pushed open the door of the restaurant.

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