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"Proposal? What proposal? What proposal can make me give up Italy's interests in Austria?" Mussolini stared at Accardo, grabbed the document on the table with a puzzled look, and read it carefully.

The content of the document is quite rich, and there are many conditions given by Germany that made Mussolini very interested. Germany, for example, would recognize Italian privileges in Ethiopia and, if necessary, help Italy control African colonies. Once either Germany or Italy takes control of the Suez Canal, the other will recognize that control and allow the other to use it for free.

The key is that in another document, the Soviet Union has recognized Germany's control of Austria and Czechoslovakia, and has exercised restraint and tolerance for this control, although it is unknown what method Germany used to force the Soviet Union to withdraw. This area, but this document also reflects Germany's long-standing conspiracy from one side.

Since Germany has been preparing for a long time, it can be said that Germany is very well prepared on this issue, while France, Britain, Italy, and the United States can only respond passively. It is no longer necessary to judge which is better or worse. Nothing seems to change in Italy.

When he saw the third document, Mussolini was a little numb to his own shock. In order to provoke Germany's eastward ambitions, the British government unilaterally recognized Germany's control over Austria and the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia. Right, the condition is only a dispensable "notarization fee".

Now, apart from Germany's bargaining with the Siegfried line on the French border, only two world powers, Italy and the United States, have the right to speak to Germany's eastward ambitions. Mussolini is now very curious to know whether Germany is Not that it is also working on the far-flung United States of America across the ocean.

"Don't think about it, I have sent my personal envoy to the United States to meet with President Roosevelt who just took over a mess." Accardo seemed to see through Mussolini's mind at a glance, and said directly: "If not Something else happened and negotiations should have started by now."

"The United States will not sit by and watch a once powerful hostile country rise." Mussolini frowned and said: "Don't forget that the United States once killed a lot of people in Germany."

Accardo smiled, and then retorted very leisurely: "You forgot, the United States is not a party to the "Versailles Treaty", it is not even an enemy to Germany, believe me, at least in the next 30 years I wouldn't even think about the stupidity of going to war with America... So, what reason do you think America has for rejecting my cake?"

Hearing Accardo say this, Mussolini immediately asked, "What cake?"

"An alliance against the real enemy!" Arcador replied with a smile.

"The real enemy? You mean the Communist Party?"

Akado pointed to the stack of documents: "You better read it carefully and then talk about it. If I were you, exchanging non-existent interests for real things would definitely be a cost-effective deal."

Mussolini frowned and turned to the end of the stack of documents, where a separate original bill lay quietly, with the "Anti-Comintern Agreement" written on the cover. Mussolini's eyes lit up, and then he read the contents impatiently.

This agreement includes three main texts, subsidiary protocols and secret annexes. The main content is very simple: first, the contracting parties meet to exchange information on the activities of the Comintern, and cooperate closely, agree and take necessary preventive measures; second, take preventive measures against "third countries threatened by the Comintern", or jointly invite its accession to this Agreement; thirdly,

Set up a standing committee to agree on anti-communist matters.

The subsequent secret annex stipulates: first, when one of the contracting states is attacked or threatened by the Soviet Union, the other party shall not take any action in favor of the Soviet Union and immediately discuss measures to "protect the common interests"; second, without the consent of both parties, No political treaty may be concluded with the Soviet Union that is contrary to the spirit of this Agreement.

There is also a photo of the signed document at the back of this document. This is an "Anti-Comintern Agreement" secretly signed by Germany and Japan.

"Look!" Akado said with a half-smile: "You have to promise, I promise you, you want safety, I provide safety, I have made my own efforts for peace with sincerity, and now everything is left. It's up to you, the leader, to decide."

"You plan to occupy the prime minister and the president by yourself, right?" Mussolini was silent for a long time, and suddenly a question that seemed to be irrelevant came up.

However, Accardo understood Mussolini's voice, so he nodded and replied: "I can ensure that this document and these secret agreements are fully implemented, and I can even rule out the envoy going to Italy to negotiate and sign a complete covenant between the two countries. ."

"If the U.S. finally gives up, then Italy will also remain neutral." Mussolini pushed the matter to someone else, but looked aside the documents.

...

A luxurious Mercedes-Benz car parked in front of a gorgeous iron gate. Two servants in formal attire gracefully opened the iron gate. The car started again and slowly drove towards the magnificent castle in the courtyard.

At the main entrance of the castle, the car slowed down again, and a man who looked like a butler about 50 years old stepped forward and helped open the door while the car stopped. And the woman who got out of the car made everyone present gasp for breath.

It seems that all the beauty in the world is integrated into that face. This woman uses her existence to explain the true meaning of the word "alluring" and officials.

"Miss Mercedes, you've worked hard all the way. Please come in." The butler bent his waist lower and said softly.

"I'm sorry to keep you all waiting." Mercedes walked into the room with a smile, nodding to the crowd waiting for her as she walked: "I temporarily decided to inspect the preservation of Ford's equipment, after all, the acquisition of Ford Motors The company is one of the purposes of my visit."

"Miss Mercedes, the Bai Lanhua Group, or the gentleman in Germany, will really help the United States out of the predicament?" The old man who thought that he was on crutches accompanied Mercedes to the house and asked softly. .

"Of course, if the United States helps Germany win on territorial disputes and supports Germany's tough stance on international anti-communist issues. Then Bai Lanhua Group will help the United States add at least 300,000 jobs." Mercedes said with a smile , She smiled, it seemed that the temperature in the room was much higher, and several younger officials and businessmen began to tear the tie around their necks involuntarily and swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

The old man nodded: "On the issue of anti-Comintern, the United States has always supported all countries. There is no doubt about this. And the United States did not participate in the "Versailles Contract" after the war, which is enough to prove our sincerity to Germany."

After talking, the group of people had come to the lobby of the castle. Mercedes casually found a sofa and sat down. The old man also casually ordered a drink, so he had an identity or enough identity. The tough people found their seats and sat down, while the rest stood around in groups of three or five.

The old man didn't wait for Mercedes to speak, and then said: "But President Roosevelt and some guys in Congress are very uneasy about Germany's territorial claims. They hope that I can help persuade that gentleman to give up his excessive demands, and the United States will also Wouldn’t it be better to make appropriate compensation and everyone would be happy?”

"In my fiancé's eyes, there is no compromise. The Morgan owner." Mercedes' eyes drooped slightly: "I believe you are very clear about what we need most, and I also believe that you have the ability to convince the respected owner. President Roosevelt, and get Congress to change its mind."

"What about the benefits?" Old Morgan asked casually.

"A 30% stake in Coca-Cola," Mercedes said with a smile. But no one noticed, her hands were gently squeezed together. And only she herself knew that her palms were already full of sweat. Negotiating with the helm of the Morgan consortium is really not an easy task.

After waiting for about a minute, when Mercedes was about to call out 50% of the shares, the other party spoke first.

"Deal!" Old Morgan smiled slyly: "Young man, your concentration is really good. If you hadn't panicked a little, you might even have saved 30% of your shares."

"My fiancé said, it's better to make the owner of Morgan as a friend." Mercedes stood up, but did not extend his sweaty hand: "I'm waiting for the good news from the owner of Morgan."

...

After walking out of the castle and getting into the car, Mercedes looked at the scenery outside the window and gently ordered the driver: "Send a telegram to Akado and say that I failed, I didn't complete the plan as scheduled, and I lost more Coca-Cola. 30% of the shares."

"Miss, is the other party so difficult to deal with?" the driver asked while driving.

"It's more powerful than I imagined, or he doesn't have such a unique vision of the world situation, but in business, he is much better than me." Mercedes sighed and said: "My father trained me In business, I also think that I know business theory well, but in the end I underestimate these gods of business wars."

But Accardo, who was far away in Berlin, laughed after seeing the Mercedes telegram: "As expected of my fiancee, isn't the 30% stake in Coca-Cola much cheaper than Austria and the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia? ?"

There was another sentence that he kept in his heart, and no one heard it: Once the war starts, those are not taken away!