1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

For example, the "Stennes Rebellion" two years ago led to a fierce fight between the SA and the SS in Berlin, and the former even blew up the Nazi Party's office in Berlin.

This is a big deal, and minor frictions that result in one or two deaths and dozens of injuries never cease.

So that's how it is. This time, is it the SS that is taking the initiative to cause trouble? They are really brave. Munich is the headquarters of the SA.

Due to preconceived notions, the responsibility was instantly thrown onto the SS. In addition, the SA had indeed sent people to patrol and suppress the riots. The people's hearts quickly calmed down, and some newspapers urgently wrote articles criticizing the SS and Himmler.

Then, orders were sent from Munich to all parts of Germany. Some orders required troops to stay in their garrisons and not go out, while others required the army to move closer to Munich and suppress the rebellion.

Then, Mr. Röhm pretended to know nothing and openly questioned SS chief Himmler about why the SS attacked the SA, demanding a clear explanation from him;

At the same time, Röhm also sent a telegram to Berlin, crying out his innocence to Hitler, the Nazi Party, the German government and even the Wehrmacht, accusing the SS of shamelessness, and expressing shame for the losses caused by the SA to the residents of Munich.

This silky combo caught everyone off guard. Himmler, who had fled to the SS camp outside Munich, was so angry after learning about all this that he forgot about the pain in his legs and could only roar to the sky:

"Shameless! Shameless! Damn Roma!!!"

What is "Shameless Roma" doing at this moment?

He rushed to a small villa in Munich, where there were two people whom Springfield asked him to visit.

Kurt von Schleicher - former German Chancellor, conservative nationalist, rival of Hitler, advocated for the stabilization and development of Germany through military and political means;

Gregor Strasser, the former second-in-command of the Nazi Party and Hitler's strongest rival within the party, advocated that Germany should implement a "new doctrine" combining socialism and nationalism, advocated for the interests of workers, and opposed capital, plutocracy, and landlords;

The two men have a lot in common.

They all believed Hitler's lies and thought that the "national socialism" he spoke of was really a society;

All were kicked out of German politics around January 1933 because of their competition with Hitler;

Because they posed a huge threat to Hitler, they were assassinated by the SS during the "Night of the Long Knives"...

Before stepping down, the two had tried to cooperate to establish a political alliance to deal with Hitler. After stepping down, Schleicher simply ran to Strasser's hometown, claiming to be "retreating", but in fact he was still doing those things.

They hadn't expected that Rom would actually come to visit them and actually tell them something so earth-shattering that would be realized!

What's going on?

With the SA as the military guarantee, the Munich area as the military and administrative center, and their prestige as the basis, a "New Germany" was established in the southern part of Germany to counter Hitler's "Old Germany"!

"...Mr. Strasser, Mr. Schleicher, these are my initial thoughts. What do you think?"

The two men looked at each other, and Strasser asked cautiously: "You want us to divide Germany?"

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"You want us to divide Germany?"

Strasser, the former second-in-command of the Nazi Party, felt that Röhm's brain was probably broken.

Divide Germany?

Stop making trouble, okay?

Putting aside their personal love for Germany, do you think they will get support from the Germans if they divide Germany at this stage?

Although he was dissatisfied with most of Hitler's ideas, especially racism and anti-Semitism, Strasser still agreed with the idea that "Germany was betrayed in the last war" and "Germany must take revenge":

Of course, this recognition does not mean that he thinks Hitler is necessarily right, but rather that he thinks Hitler perfectly caters to the simple ideas of the majority of the German people:

If it weren't for XXX, Germany wouldn't have lost World War I!

Germany is full of resentment and waiting for revenge against Britain and France. Now you jump out and try to split Germany up to disperse its power?

It depends on whether the people will hammer you or not. So Strasser immediately replied:

"Röhm, you know the fundamental differences between Hitler and I. I never think the Nazi Party's current path is correct. But if it is for your personal struggle for power and you want me to split up and join Germany, I will not agree."

Former Chancellor Schleicher also frowned. Although he had long been dissatisfied with Hitler's dictatorship and betrayal, out of caution, he did not express his opinion immediately, but watched silently.

After hearing Strasser's questioning, Rohm slowly stood up and walked to the window. He looked out at the streets of Munich, which had gradually calmed down from the chaos, and said in a low voice:

"Mr. Strasser, this isn't about division or a struggle for power, but about salvation. I believe you're well aware of that man's true nature. He's not a socialist. He's betrayed the original aspirations of National Socialism and doesn't care about the people at the bottom of society at all..."

Strasser was silent.

How could he not know?

If he didn't know, he wouldn't have fought with Hitler, and he wouldn't have been kicked out because of a single mistake.

"I have a strong premonition that his character and the policies he implements will inevitably lead Germany astray and even lead this country to destruction!"

"During this period of time, I have advised him countless times to fulfill his promise to the voters and devote more energy to the general public. Not only did it not wake him up, but it made him disgusted with me and even planned to send the SS to kill me!"

"If he has the guts, he can come to Munich and find me. I will take off my pistol and hand it to him, and let him shoot me! What's the point of letting Himmler's dog bite me?!"

(Historically, when Röhm was executed, he said to the SS with disdain, "If you want to kill me, let Adolf do it himself!")

"So, I think that we, and Germany as a whole and the German people, need a new direction, a future that truly belongs to Germany. Do you think what I say makes sense?"

Strasser nodded, then shook his head again: "Even so, I will not participate in the division of Germany." Schleicher suddenly asked:

"Rom, whose idea was this? It wasn't yours, was it?"

Although this reckless behavior of overturning the table at the slightest disagreement seemed very much like Rohm's style, Schleicher instinctively felt that there must be someone behind Rohm giving him advice.

At least, what Rom said just now should not be something he could say.

Who is Roma?

Just a soldier who was lucky enough to reach a high position.

Saying that would be as incongruous as if Hitler had actually become a socialist. "Please allow me to keep you in suspense for a moment."

Roma, who was always vulgar, actually imitated the gentlemen and bowed slightly and elegantly. The two people who knew he was a homosexual felt disgusted.

"Gentlemen, I think you may have misunderstood my true meaning. I did not say these words to openly divide Germany. I am unwilling to do that. In fact, I know very well that I cannot do it."

"Then what do you mean..."

Strasser still didn't understand, but Schleicher's eyes lit up: "You mean, not to make it public? But also not to obey Berlin's orders?"

"Yes, sir, we cannot and do not need to rebel openly. However, we can use some political means to actually separate the area around Munich and implement policies completely different from Hitler's..."

Oops!

If you said that, we wouldn't be tired anymore! They only obey orders and not declarations, a bunch of small states! How many years do you think Germany has been unified?

Although the majority of people supported unification at the beginning, there are still a lot of separatist forces that oppose unification, and they are still active now!

The North German Confederation was relatively easy to deal with, but the South had always had a tendency to secede, which was undeniable. Especially after Germany's defeat in the European War and heavy losses, the impoverished South was increasingly dissatisfied with the German government and demanded to break away and live independently!

Hahaha!

Bavaria! Bavaria!

Röhm's proposal made both Strasser and Schleicher fall into deep thought.

Although this guy's plan sounds incredibly bold, it seems to be a viable option in the current political environment in Germany!

Because, although Hitler had become the German Chancellor, the dictatorship he dreamed of was actually not stable - opponents and doubters were everywhere, and even within the Nazi Party, there were a lot of people who were dissatisfied with him.

If Röhm could establish a de facto "New Germany" in and around Munich, this might provide a safe haven for forces opposing Hitler!

If the situation is really stabilized, guess how many people will join, and how many people in the north will secretly help?

Hiss... This... seems like a solution... As for what political means to use? Hahaha... Do I need to be taught?

Don't forget, like Hitler, Strasser was once a corporal. Not only did he have connections in the army, but his political and civilian supporters were mostly in North Germany, where Hitler was!

Seeing that both of them were clearly moved, Rom raised his chin slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence, and his expression was a little proud:

"As for the use of force, you don't have to worry. My SA is Germany's largest paramilitary organization. We have members all over the country and millions of loyal fighters. As long as we don't openly rebel, we will be able to guarantee the safety of this new regime."

The two of them nodded again.

That’s right, powerful military force is the basic guarantee for all organizations. Without it, no matter how many “XX regimes” they establish, they will be wiped out by Hitler in an instant.

Even if the SA was a motley crowd, it was still a large organization with millions of members. As long as they didn't give Hitler a pretext to order a crackdown in the name of the Nazi Party or the government, they could definitely hold their ground!

Moreover, the headquarters of the SA has always been located in Munich, and Röhm himself is an officer of the Bavarian regional army and has considerable influence in the political and military circles of Munich.

As long as we use this armed force as a foundation to quickly control cities and regions such as Munich, Stuttgart, and Nuremberg, and establish an effective government system, Hitler's rule will be severely weakened!

Even so, there are still two questions that need to be answered:

1. The SA didn't belong to Röhm alone. How could Röhm ensure that all members of the SA were willing to obey his orders?

"...I've thought about this. First, as long as we don't openly rebel, but act in the name of 'maintaining local security' and occupy the greater good, the vast majority of stormtroopers will stand on our side."

Seeing both of them nod in agreement, Rom raised another finger:

"Secondly, I don't need, nor am I interested in, having the entire SA obey me. I only need the SA operating in Bavaria and southern Germany to obey my orders."

"...What about the Stormtroopers in other regions?"

"If someone agrees with us, even if they are in the north, they will come to us in the south. If someone doesn't agree with us, what's the point of staying in Munich, staying by my side?"

Roma's tone took on a hint of coldness:

"Just like the Munich riots this time, if I had been ruthless enough to deal with that bastard Heins earlier and vigorously cleansed the scum within the SA, the tragedy that happened last night wouldn't have happened."

The two stared at Rom with unfamiliar eyes for a long time. After confirming that he was serious, they were stunned for a long time before asking again:

"Then, second question, President Hindenburg, how do you plan to convince him to stay out of this matter?"

Paul von Hindenburg, a hero of World War I, the current President of Germany and the nominal supreme leader, plays an important role in German politics and military. He has always longed to restore the German royal family. He will never sit idly by and watch Bavaria split.

"First, as far as I know, President Hindenburg is also observing Hitler. Appointing him as Chancellor seems to be a move of helplessness. As long as the conflict is controlled within the level of direct armed confrontation, he will not easily express his position..."

Um...yes.

Hindenburg was indeed not very happy with Hitler, and even once publicly said, "I don't like that stupid corporal."

If this "stupid corporal" can't even control the "conflicts among his subordinates," how can he be qualified to continue to be prime minister?

Then, Rohm looked at Schleicher:

"Secondly, I think we probably don't need to go to great lengths to convince Her Excellency Hindenburg... Mr. Chancellor, I'm sure you're well aware that the President is 86 years old. I've heard that he often loses focus when talking to people."

"!! !"

Schleicher's body trembled!

That was the case the last time I saw Hindenburg!

For a few minutes, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe him as "dazed"! Yeah, he's already 86 years old, how many more years can he live?

Even if he knew what was going on here, would he really have the energy to intervene? But how did Rom know such a state secret?

Schleicher took a deep breath and looked at Rom seriously: "Tell me, who is behind you?"

Strasser also said in a deep voice:

"We must make sure you are not acting rashly and that you have the strength to stand up to Hitler."

"Well, gentlemen."

Rom shrugged and said respectfully:

“My mentor and ally was that great lady from Washington.”

Ms. Spring Field!

It’s actually her!

Wait, come to think of it, it doesn't seem surprising. Rohm had attended Springfield's inauguration ceremony as a representative. Could it be that, after that brief encounter... America was about to get personally involved?

As if he had guessed what the two were thinking, Rom took out the long telegram and explained:

"Ms. Field has no intention of directly interfering in Germany's internal affairs. It's just that Her Highness is very philanthropic and is very dissatisfied with Hitler's racist policies. But she will only support us when appropriate, and we will find Germany's future on our own."

That's enough.

It seems that Rom didn't suddenly become smart, but there is someone behind the scenes directing it...

After reading the telegram, Schleicher and Strasser's fear and vigilance towards Röhm disappeared a lot, and they exchanged meaningful glances with each other.

"It seems that we have no other choice."

"For the future of Germany, I am willing to take this risk."

"I am very happy to work with you two to build true National Socialism." Three pairs of hands clasped together tightly, and the anti-Hitler alliance was officially established.

Berlin, Chancellery.

“Sokabli!!! Stalin is a jerk!!!”