Father of France

Chapter 251 Public Opinion Poll
“That’s honest enough.” Margaret sighed and wondered if all French people were like that. “The circumstances here are special. Major Coleman should think it through himself.”

“Of course. If we can’t control the situation in Sarres, then nowhere is safe.” Koeman answered with obvious pride. The subtext was clear: France was determined to annex Sarres.

Whether it's the current occupied territory or the future West Germany, the Saar cannot escape French control. Otherwise, the previous killings would have been in vain, and the Saar residents who died under French artillery would have died in vain, with no value whatsoever.

Having not seen each other for nearly two years, Koeman actually had a lot to say, which was so obvious that Gudrun Himmler could easily sense it. At the same time, she was also very curious about how this man, who was desperately trying to become a general for a promise, had spent the past two years.

The two were not completely out of touch. Koman contacted Europe through the Gao Huas in Saigon, but he certainly couldn't use official channels, as that would be too risky.

Normally, for the sake of secrecy, people would try to find a way through technical means. Koman did indeed find a way, going back to the agricultural era to pass messages hand in hand. As long as I am backward enough, even an economic crisis can't find me...

"It seems you French are far superior to the British," Gudrun Himmler remarked approvingly, knowing that Coleman was fighting in French Indochina. Clearly, he held Britain in contempt for its decision to cede British India to independence without a word.

“We certainly can’t do that. Disrespecting territory will inevitably backfire in the future. France can be defeated, but it can’t just run away without a word. It’s a matter of attitude.” Coman said, his neck stiffening, with the tone of a conscript with his neck twisted to the right. “However, the pressure we face is also unprecedented. This is no longer the 19th century. The mode of warfare has changed.”

Gudrun Himmler was willing to listen, and Koeman then spoke of some of France's difficulties. Although European colonial powers had dominated the world during the colonial era, to say that they had exterminated other ethnic groups was to overestimate their capabilities. The only ones who could truly be said to have been exterminated were the Native Americans of North America and the Australian Aborigines, while the Native Americans of Latin America were everywhere.

The Native Americans of North America were merely a nomadic people, and their lifestyle destined them to have a small population. As for the Tasmanians, they were even more backward, just a group of primitive people.

For regions with a substantial population, killing cannot solve the problem. The fact that European countries were able to establish colonies is a testament to the fact that they had used their first-mover advantage to the fullest extent, and we cannot ask for more.

Although Africa was quite backward, Europe was only able to penetrate into Africa by the late 19th century thanks to advancements in pharmaceuticals, which was already too late.

“It seems you’ve run into trouble in the colony,” Gudrun Himmler said with a hint of disdain, clearly dissatisfied with the French soldier’s explanation.

"Those Southeast Asian losers aren't qualified; the threat comes from East Asia," Koeman replied indifferently.

The situations of different races vary somewhat, but they all generally share some characteristics. However, he couldn't immediately think of any field in which these defeated people, driven out of the East Asian mainland, could excel.

It seems that the only ethnic groups in Southeast Asia and South Asia that haven't achieved anything in any field are those from Southeast Asia and South Asia.

If we're talking about exceptional intelligence, Southeast Asian and South Asian countries are nowhere to be seen in various competitions. And when it comes to physical fitness, whether it's statistical data or Olympic events, South and Southeast Asia are at the bottom.

Not smart and not physically strong, what else can you say about Koman? Even though Africans may not be smart, they are physically strong. The only thing they have in common is that they have been influenced by Indian culture for a long time.

"A threat from the East Asian continent?" Gudron Himmler's expression was full of disdain; she knew which country Koeman was referring to as a threat.

That's the expression on his face! As soon as Koeman saw the little dragoon's appearance, he knew that Wilhelm II's ability to deliver the Hunnic speech was no accident; it was just a normal performance by the Germans.

"Are you laughing at me?" Gudron Himmler, seeing Koman's mockery, became enraged and lunged at the man, shoving him around.

“You’re mistaken. How could I dare to mock the noble Germans?” Koeman glanced at Gudrun Himmler and inadvertently revealed, “Britain and the United States are pressuring France to abolish the Reichsmark and introduce a new currency to circulate in the occupied territories of the United States, Britain, and France, severing economic ties with the Soviet-occupied territories. Once the new currency is promulgated, Germany will officially split.”

General Dracon, the French Chief of the General Staff, has submitted a report on the potential Soviet backlash following the implementation of the new currency, highlighting concerns that the uncertain status of Berlin could lead to an armed confrontation.

The Soviet Union consistently opposed the partition of Germany. Stalin advocated treating Germany as a neutral country and eradicating Nazi Party supporters through military strikes and ideological reform, rather than simply dividing its territory. He emphasized the need to destroy the foundations of German militarism, rather than merely dismembering the country.

After Stalin's death, Beria went even further, believing that East Germany could merge with West Germany and adopt a democratically elected political system. However, he stressed the need for foreign troops, including those from the Soviet Union, to withdraw from Germany. This was one of the crimes that led to Beria's later arrest. Both Stalin and Beria opposed the division of Germany.

These words broke Gudrun Himmler's composure, who had already adapted to postwar life. He felt the sorrow of a defeated nation, and his attitude towards Koman changed drastically. "Are you trying to find the joy of the victors in me? Anyway, no one's stopping you from doing anything. Just do what you want." The explosion of the little dragon riders caught Koman off guard, which was not what he wanted. But the quick-witted Koman instantly came up with a plan and said in a low voice, "This is all a conspiracy driven by Zionism."

Gudron Himmler's father was the executor of the Final Solution, and she had been exposed to this narrative since childhood. Upon hearing Koman's words, she immediately believed them: "It is the Empire's mistake not to eliminate them."

"I'll help you. There are 100,000 in the overseas province. I'll definitely avenge you." Because Koman wanted to please the little dragon riders, some people were destined to suffer. He didn't mind staining his own hat with other people's blood. Maybe that's life. Sometimes things like that happen.

As the little dragon rider in his arms cleared up from the clouds, Koman finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was just a little bit of wind and frost. "If necessary, I will find a way to relieve the Waffen-SS members of their labor service. I will do anything for you."

They dare to make any promise and agree to any conditions, but whether they will seriously promote it afterwards is still in Koeman's own hands.

He left late at night, having successfully crossed Gudrun Himmler's line before leaving. If the boy hadn't lived with his mother, Koeman certainly wouldn't have let the little dragon rider off so easily.

During most of his public appearances, Koeman frequently met with orphans he had previously taken in at the children's welfare home in Saarland, inquiring about the progress of French language education. The annexation of Saarland was partly due to the families of Waffen-SS members, and partly due to the hope placed on these war orphans.

There were 38,000 Waffen-SS members undergoing labor reform in the overseas departments. They were doing normal work and were not mistreated. They maintained correspondence with Saar's family. Many of them had already started families. France also encouraged these prisoners of war without POW status to get married. They were all European immigrants and formed the core of the base for maintaining rule in the overseas departments.

This involves 38,000 families of the current residents of Thrall. If the referendum is delayed until as many as 50,000 war orphans come of age, the success rate of the referendum to annex Thrall will increase significantly.

“The children are innocent.” Koman used the same hypocritical words as before, and said in a low voice to the head of the children’s welfare home, “These children are related to Sal’s future. If any scandal breaks out, the historical responsibility will be heavy.”

"Major, we will absolutely not allow any accidents to happen." The director of the children's welfare home said solemnly, assuring the children's welfare home that nothing that the Paris government wanted to happen would absolutely not occur.

Koeman certainly couldn't spend all his time on Gudrun Himmler. After a few days of firsthand observation, he returned to the Saar Gendarmerie Headquarters and directly issued a document for a community cultural survey. The literal meaning was unremarkable, but everyone knew that French and German cultures were completely different, so this was essentially a public opinion poll.

Engage in casual conversations with Saar residents you "randomly" encounter in cafes, outside miners' dormitories, and even in the square outside the church. The questions are subtly woven into discussions about daily life, sporting events, particularly the contrast between Franco-German football, and future plans.

Following the distribution of this community culture survey, French agencies throughout Saarland began interviewing local German-speaking military and civilian personnel, including asking them a number of questions.

For example, "Do you feel that your life is more stable now than it was two years ago?"

"If you could let your child learn one more foreign language, would you choose French? Why?"

Do you think that Salzburg's future prosperity should rely more on traditional ties with the east or on new partnerships with the west?

Tens of thousands of samples were fed back to the French Gendarmerie Command in Saarland through various institutions. It was probably in his past life that Koeman had been so immersed in such a vast sea of ​​documents.

He wanted to ask directly whether the residents of Saar wanted to be incorporated into France, but his voice was met with overwhelming opposition, primarily from Saar officials, who opposed direct questioning.

“Other superficial issues don’t matter. When it comes to culture and identity… things change. More than 50 percent of parents privately say they still insist that their children speak only German at home. When it comes to the issue of ‘preserving Saar cultural heritage,’ the vast majority of people subconsciously associate it closely with German tradition.”

“The good news is that 47 percent of the data is favorable for France.” Koeman was not so pessimistic. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Let’s select families with Waffen-SS members in overseas departments and see the trends.”

This was another huge project. With Koman's words, everyone was back to working hard and tense. Koman encouraged them, saying that having this ratio was already an advantage for them.

(End of this chapter)