Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 246: Tower of London (below)

This is an ancient fortress. For a long time, especially during the Tudor dynasty, people did not even dare to talk about this place at will. The nobles talked about it, the commoners were frightened, and the blood of this place. The reputation far surpasses the Bastille prison on the other side. Few nobles who are lucky enough to be imprisoned in this fortress go out alive. ⊙, Hundreds of British nobles have been executed here, including two queens and one queen, although the nine-day queen British has denied it so far and only gave the title of county lord.

As a medieval fortress, the fortifications here are perfect. A series of defensive towers and bastions are divided into two defensive circles inside and outside. Without the aid of artillery, it is impossible to capture this place. The only time the Tower of London fell in history was in the famous Taylor Peasant Uprising in British history. It was completed by 20,000 Kent peasants who were forced by the heavy head tax. In fact, the Tower of London guards did not make it at all. Any obstacles, they just watched the mob rush into this solid fortress, allowing the farmers to drag the culprit in their minds, then the Archbishop of Canterbury, out of the White Tower. Later British historians agreed that the bishop was betrayed by King Charles II. It was he who ordered the guards of the Tower of London to give up resistance. This poor bishop and the chancellor and several lords who died at the same time became this The greedy and cunning king threw a scapegoat to appease the peasants.

Xu Jun's motorcade is now walking on the path that the British farmer used to enter the fortress. After passing through the passage of the central tower, passing through the gate next to the famous blood tower, the motorcade drove directly into the inner courtyard of the fortress. At this time, the surrounding defensive towers were already covered with German guard posts, the outer walls were defended by army soldiers, and the inner city towers were full of heavily armed SS soldiers. Xu Jun's guards and flag teams were scattered and standing in front of the various buildings in the inner city. They cleared and sealed off the entire area, and waited solemnly for the arrival of the head of the empire.

Dougan took Stark and a few British military police officers and stood in front of the central castle to greet him. When Xu Jun's car stopped, Stark quickly stepped forward and opened the door for the head of state. The first to get out was Muller, who was sitting on the right. Immediately there was Disenhofen in the front seat. After ensuring the safety of the surroundings, Xu Jun slowly got out of the car. The German head of state greeted Dogen with a serious face, as for the few British military police officers. It doesn't seem to enter his eyes at all.

The stronger and calmer he is in front of lower-level British officials, the easier it is to gain the awe and respect of these people. This is the discovery Xu Jun gained from contact with British politicians during this period. The British in this era They grew up under a strict hierarchical order, and the education they received from an early age is that hierarchy is the cornerstone of social stability. The lower class must obey the strong and elites of the upper class. Therefore, every British child has a dream of success, dreaming that one day he can get ahead and become an upper class who can rule others. The traditional British elite has never bothered to be approachable. Their ancestors have long accumulated a wealth of experience in ruling British civilians. One of them is that if an official is humble and kind in front of ordinary British people, he will be kicked by those rogues. On the face, those ignorant civilians will regard politeness as a sign of your incompetence and weakness.

"My head of state, please allow me to introduce you to this major Jenkins of the British Army Gendarmerie. The person in charge of this fortress." Daogen bowed his body respectfully, and then introduced the British present to Xu Jun. official.

"Fortunately, Major Jenkins." Xu Jun nodded to Jenkins sternly.

"It's an honor to see you, Your Excellency." Jenkins hurriedly stood up and paid a British military salute to Xu Jun, with a flattered expression on his face.

"This is Lieutenant Bryan who is in charge of guarding the prisoners, and Lieutenant Sean."

"Good meeting, Lieutenant."

"It's an honor to see you, Your Excellency." The two military police slammed their right feet on the ground and saluted Xu Jun.

"Do you want to take a break first? My head of state." Daogen asked from the side.

"We have finished the lounge, and afternoon tea and refreshments."

"No need. My time is limited, so I'd better take me to see the prisoner first. By the way, he should be called the former British Prime Minister. Mr. Churchill." Xu Jun said to Daogen with a straight face. .

"Yes, Lord Führer." Daogen nodded vigorously, then turned to look at Jenkins.

"Major, has the interview room been arranged?"

"It's ready, I will send someone to bring Churchill to the interview room. Please wait a few minutes." Jenkins turned around and gave instructions to his men.

"When the arrangements are made, notify me immediately, Daogen, you accompany me to take a turn there." Xu Jun took his marshal's cane from Disenhofen and said, pointing to a lawn not far away.

"Yes, there is the famous Green Tower, my head of state." Daogen also just bought the materials wholesale from Jenkins.

"It turns out that it is the Green Tower. I have read the historical records of the Tower of London." Xu Jun put his stick under his arm and strode enthusiastically towards the lawn.

This area called the Green Tower is just a piece of grass at this time. Perhaps there was a tower-like building here before, but now there is only a square granite foundation. Some historical records of the Green Tower In fact, it is just a metaphor. It means a wooden execution platform that stands on a green lawn. Some say that there was indeed a building, but it was demolished by a later monarch in a long history. This place is most famous for the execution of women and high-level aristocratic criminals. This is regarded as the last privilege enjoyed by those nobles, who can avoid the humiliation of public executions, and ordinary criminals will be dragged outside the Tower of London. Even the execution site in central London was chopped off alive amid the insults and onlookers of the lower class civilians.

Xu Jun walked around the clearing a few times, imagining what kind of mood Henry VIII was, standing here and watching his two wives be chopped off by the executioner.

"My head of state, everything has been arranged and we can pass now." Just when Xu Jun wanted to change places, Stark rushed all the way to report to Xu Jun.

"Lead the way, Captain."

"Yes, please go here." Stark stood upright, then turned and led Xu Jun towards a large Gothic building next to the White Tower.

That is the famous Waterloo Building. It was originally used as a barracks for fortress garrisons. It was also a treasure house for the royal family’s treasures. For fear of being attacked by the Germans, most of the treasures were secretly transferred out after the war began. Some of them were captured by the German navy in the Faroe Islands naval battle. The remaining ones, along with the betrayal of the inner ghost, mostly fell into the hands of the German occupying forces.

Churchill was previously held in the Sheriff’s Tower, which is on the east side of the inner wall. Because this tower is next to the security office, which has always been used to detain important criminals. Of course it is impossible for Xu Jun to go to the prisoner’s cell to meet with each other. Neither his status nor his status would allow him to condescend and condescend, so the British specially arranged a neat reception room in the Waterloo Building where he will be there. Meet the old enemy who has long been very familiar with each other but has never met.

Standing in front of the simple red-brown door of the reception room. Xu Jun felt very complicated. He desperately wanted to meet the great prime minister who almost became the representative of an era in his original time and space, but also because of his own sake, history has completely changed, and the once great man has now become A prisoner who was cast aside by everyone.

"Open it."

Xu Jun handed the stick to his left hand and gave an order to Daogen. Under Daogen's eyes, Jenkins grabbed the key from the guard at the door and eagerly stepped forward to unlock the door.

"You are all waiting outside the door without my order. No one is allowed to approach." Xu Jun said to Daogen.

"I request to accompany you in, my head of state." Daogen pleaded.

"Don't worry, he will not be a threat to me, and I have the ability to protect myself. You can rest assured."

Xu Jun took a deep breath, turned the doorknob to push the door open, and then strode into the room. Before Daogen could get closer to see the scene in the room, Xu Jun quickly closed the door. . This room is very tidy and clean, and the waxed floor is polished to give a good impression. There is no curtain hanging on the wooden lattice window. The afternoon sun shines through the clear glass on a square table in the middle of the room. At this time, a man sits behind the square table. The dazzling sunlight outlines a black outline. . Hid his face in the shadows.

"I know you will be here today. I have been looking forward to this meeting, but I didn't expect you to delay that long." Churchill raised his head and looked at the German head of state standing at the door, revealing Pleasant smile.

"Sit down, Reinhardt. Mr. Von Steide." The former British Prime Minister stood up. He opened his palms and made an inviting gesture, with an attitude like an enthusiastic host.

"I'm very sorry to see you so late, Mr. Churchill, I have a lot of work at hand, you know, there are a lot of things I need to deal with." Xu Jun smiled and nodded to Churchill, he took off his military hat and hung On the coat rack behind the door, holding his marshal's cane, he walked to the opposite side of Churchill and sat down.

"Yes, that's true. You should be very busy. It must be very hard to deal with those greedy guys." Churchill laughed and stroked the table with his palm.

"Sorry, there is nothing to entertain you here. They only give me a cup of afternoon tea every day."

"Ah, this sounds terrible." Xu Jun said with a smile. The two looked at each other in silence for a while, and then burst into laughter unanimously.

"I took a few cigars with me." Xu Jun took out the aluminum packaging tubes of a few cigars from his pocket. He arranged the cigars one by one on the table, and then he It was found that Churchill's breathing became a little quick.

Xu Jun deliberately slowly unscrewed a cigar packaging tube, took out the cigar inside and sniffed it under his nose.

"Oh, hell, Mr. Staeder, you don't look like a gentleman like this." Churchill shook his head and complained.

"Oh, Mr. Churchill, it looks like we are indeed the same kind of people." Xu Jun laughed and pushed a cigar towards Churchill.

"I have always been proud of being a good gentleman." Churchill quickly unscrewed the lid, poured out the cigar, and took a deep breath of greed.

"I am leaving the UK tonight. The next time I come is to participate in the signing ceremony of the peace treaty between the two countries." Xu Jun took out a match, lit a cigar for himself, and then handed the match to Churchill.

"You are the winner, you can do whatever you want." Churchill lit his cigar and took a deep breath.

"Since I came here, I haven't smoked this again. God testifies that these people actually said it was for my health. They might as well shoot me directly in the head."

"I have read the report. Your situation was really bad at the time." Xu Jun said with a smile.

"I know what I was like back then, and now it's a nightmare in retrospect. It's really shameful." Churchill let out a breath of smoke.

Compared with the violent dictator in the basement for half a month, Churchill is now a different person. Perhaps he no longer has to bear the terrible pressure, and his body and spirit have been restored to a certain extent. Although he is still old and haggard in appearance, it can be seen from his speech and behavior that he has regained the humor and confidence he once had.

"Want to know what's in the contract?" Xu Jun asked.

"Don't say, I don't want to know anything. I only know that under my leadership, Britain has lost the victory it deserves. Now I must pay the price for my mistakes." Churchill scratched his face. , Went on to say.

"I remember that when I was just appointed as the Prime Minister of the British Empire, I personally said at the preparatory meeting of the war cabinet that, as the leader of the war cabinet, you must be responsible for the victory or defeat of this war. If I Under the leadership of the British Empire, the British Empire was unfortunately defeated in the war. As the responsible person, I must be the first to be sent to Tower Hill in London to be beheaded. Now I am waiting to fulfill my promise." Churchill held his cigar and patted his palm lightly. The desktop.

"Chamberlain and King George VI both asked me not to hold you accountable. At the time I agreed to their request. Some people must accept the liquidation of the victors after the war, but your fate will be determined by your government. It is up to the people to decide if they think you are guilty, then they should also execute it. But as far as I know, the current interim cabinet has reached a consensus, and the ministers are unanimously opposed to executing you, and you are more likely to be imprisoned. For a while, then find a suitable time to be forgiven."

"These people are not so kind, because I am more useful to this country to live than to die." A sneer appeared on Churchill's face~IndoMTL.com~Have you considered working with us? "Xu Jun seems to have raised this question casually.

Churchill was visibly stunned. After a moment of silence, he shook his head and smiled and said, "I know what you want from me, Mr. Steid."

"Then what's your answer?"

"You can get what you want, but what can I get." Churchill lowered his face and looked at Xu Jun with a serious expression.

"You can ask for any request." Xu Jun leaned close to Churchill and said in a low voice.

"Before this, I think there are some things that you must understand."

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