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I can't be happy

March 23, 1936

Nuremberg, Germany

"It is a great honor to meet the Fuhrer of Germany."

"Wow, you're saying all sorts of things."

SS guards wearing black uniforms lined up on the left and right, while the Hakenkreuz flag and the Austrian flag flew.

Dolphus was really short. He was only 150cm tall, so when he stood next to an SS man who was over 180cm tall, he looked like an adult and a child.

In order to shake hands with him, I had to bend down almost as if I was bowing.

"The soldiers are well disciplined. Indeed, the Fuhrer's SS seems to be different."

"Haha, you say all kinds of things. "Please go inside."

The summit meeting with Dollfus took place in a friendly atmosphere.

For the Austrian delegation, I instructed them to display more Austrian flags than Hakenkreuz flags around Nuremberg, and the delegation seemed relieved to see the Austrian flags waving all over the city.

"We in Germany want a more developed and closer relationship with your country than before."

I deliberately chose only words that Dolphus would listen to.

From praise for Dollfuss's achievements while Minister of Agriculture and Forestry to criticism of the Austrian communist organizations that Dollfuss recently defeated, to cooperation between Germany and Austria.

The smile never left Dolphus' face. It worked.

"We, Austria, also hope to continue our friendly relationship with Germany. "After all, aren't our two countries brothers?"

"That's right. "I am now the Führer of Germany, but how can I forget Austria, my home country where I was born?"

As a result of the two-hour meeting, Dollfuss agreed to a military alliance between Germany and Austria.

As the meeting was coming to an end, he unexpectedly asked me a question.

"President, if you'll excuse me, may I ask you a question?"

"Please tell me."

"What do you plan to do with Austria in the long term? It's really embarrassing to say this, but there are rumors going around in some parts of Austria that Germany is trying to annex Austria as a province of its own country.

Of course, this is just a rumor, but the concern caused by this rumor is at a level that cannot be ignored. "I would like to take this opportunity to hear the President's opinion."

Since he doesn't say it out loud, it's practically like asking, 'Aren't you planning on going to Austria later?'

Since Dollfuss himself argued that Austria should exist as a separate country from Germany, it would not be an exaggeration to say that this question was his own.

"You seem to be worried about everything. I don't know who is spreading such rumors, but I am the Fuhrer of Germany. Austrian affairs should be left to the Austrian government, not the German government.

No matter how close the two countries are, don't they have their own governments? "My ultimate goal is only for Austria and Germany to form an alliance and maintain eternal friendly relations."

Only then did Dolphus seem to feel completely relieved.

"okay. Thank you, President. "Thank you for answering my rude questions with sincerity."

"Isn't that a natural thing? "It's not another country, it's the country I was born in."

After the meeting, a dinner was held. After the dinner, there was a 'weapons fair'.

The Austrian delegation, including Dollfuss, showed great interest in new German weapons. From the latest machine gun MG34 and the latest submachine guns MP35 and EMP35 to Tank 1 and Tank 2.

"Oh, this is Germany's new tank."

The Austrians, who had no domestically produced tanks at all, looked around at No. 1 and No. 2 and continued to exclaim in exclamation.

It's not something to look at with such admiration.

Airplanes were also a good sight to see.

The Ar65, a biplane and Germany's current main fighter, the Bf109, which is still under development, and the He50, He51, and Hs123 bombers that are currently in service.

Dolphus' eyes twinkled as he examined the aircraft. It's like the look in a child's eyes when they see a new toy on the supermarket shelf.

I said without missing the opportunity.

"What do you think, Prime Minister? "The things we, Germany, are proud of."

"That's amazing. "I covet these things even more because they are not available in Austria."

Dolphus's words seemed sincere, not the usual lip service. The expression says it all.

Imagine driving an M48 Patton or F-4 Phantom and then suddenly seeing an M1 Abrams or F-35 Lightning. I can't turn my eyes away if I don't want to.

"Now that Germany and Austria are allies, the Austrians will soon have these too."

"Is that true?"

Dolphus asked with a smile. I nodded as if it was obvious.

"Aren't we allies now? Why would I lie? "Austria's well-being is Germany's well-being, and Germany's well-being is Austria's well-being."

I immediately promised on the spot that I would gift one tank 1 and 2 tank to Austria. The Austrian delegation was surprised by my words.

Tank No. 2, as well as Tank No. 1, are new tanks whose mass production began less than two years ago.

Of course, I couldn't help but widen my eyes at the idea that such a valuable weapon would be given away for free.

"Why are you so surprised? "This is the level that can be given as a token of friendship."

"Thank you so much, Fuhrer! "I knew well that the Fuhrer was an extraordinary person, but I had no idea that he was this person of such great stamina!"

The Austrian delegation returned with their mouths hanging open.

There are plans to devour Austria in the future, but there are no immediate plans.

Even in the last regression, it was 1940 when Austria was slowly boiled and made to request annexation on its own, so there is no need to be impatient.

However, things in the world do not always go as planned.

***

April 1, 1936

Road between Leoben and Kappenberg, Austria

"You seem to be in a good mood these days."

asked Kurt Schuschnick, Minister of Education and Dolphus's closest confidant. Dolphus nodded his head.

"I can't help but feel bad."

The talks with Germany were successful. Not only did he hear directly from Führer Hitler that he was not interested in the annexation of Austria, but he also received two precious new tanks as a gift.

Although the details of the meeting - Hitler's response and other sensitive details - were not made known to the public, Dollfuss eagerly advertised that he received many gifts from Germany through this meeting.

Aren't the two tanks given as a gift by Fuhrer Hitler proof of this?

The people were enthusiastic about the government's achievements, and Dolphus's support naturally increased.

Currently, the only organization in Austria that does not support Dollfuss is the Communist Party.

"I heard that yesterday in the capital, communists were caught distributing leaflets criticizing me. "They are such disgusting people."

Dolphus grumbled. What Dollfuss was most passionate about after becoming chancellor was to beat down the communist party and various socialist organizations that had grown parasitic in Austria.

To avoid the oppression of Dollfuss, the Communist Party went underground and is still continuing its activities secretly throughout Austria.

"Do not worry. "With the Heimwehr working hard, communists will disappear from this country within three or four years."

The National Defense Corps was a fascist-oriented paramilitary organization created by Dollfuss that served as the SS of Dollfuss and the Fatherland Front to which Dollfuss belonged.

It was the National Guard that played a major role in suppressing the Austrian Popular Front during the Austrian Civil War two years ago.

"That's right. "All communists who are a cancer in society must be killed."

At that moment, an explosion occurred.

Dolphus didn't know what had happened to him. Just as he thought his body was floating, a tyranny tore it to pieces.

What was once Dolphus was broken into hundreds or thousands of large and small pieces of meat, which were stuck all over the equally mangled private car.

***

"Say it again."

-Yes, Mr. President. This is news I just heard. Prime Minister Dollfuss is said to have died in a terrorist attack. "I have checked it again and again, and it is a clear fact."

"Huh..."

What on earth is going on?

Dolphus is dead. How long has it been since we met and talked?

The news of Dollfuss's sudden assassination embarrassed not only Austria but also me.

They ordered confirmation, wondering if the Austrian Nazi Party had committed it on their own, but the reply they received was that they had no idea.

Well, they are the ones who unconditionally obey what I say, so there is no way they would do anything arbitrarily.

There is a possibility that some radicals committed this and are unaware of it, but Heydrich also says that the possibility is low, so you can trust him.

So who on earth killed Dolphus?

***

The identity of the culprit who assassinated Dolphus was soon revealed.

The culprit of the Dollfuss assassination was revealed to be the Austrian Communist Party.

To be exact, the Austrian Resistance organization that followed the instructions of the Communist Party was the real culprit who assassinated Dollfuss.

In history, he died at the hands of the far-right Nazi Party, and now he died at the hands of the Communist Party.

People are truly unlucky and unlucky. How did he die during the last regression? Yes, he died of a heart attack. Shuschnik died in a car accident before Dolphus.

Dolphus died on the spot, but Schuschnik survived and became prime minister. However, Shushnik's condition was not very good.

It is said that it is difficult for him to speak for more than 10 minutes because his left leg was blown off and his head was injured in the bombing. That friend won't last long either.

"Mr. President, maybe this is a heaven-sent opportunity."

Goering said: Even Goebbels, who was not on good terms with Goering, agreed with Goering.

"That's right, Mr. President. "If we use this incident well, we can turn things in a good direction for us."

"That's my opinion too."

As they said, this may have been a bad thing for Dollfuss and his family, but not for Germany. Rather, it's the opposite.

Dollfuss is a fascist, but he is also an Austrian independence activist who strongly opposes the unification of Austria and Germany.

Now that Dolphus is dead, future work will be much easier.

Things seem to be getting better these days.