Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 271: Travel (below)
"I think he has recognized you." Tysenhofen turned his head, looking helplessly at the imperial head in the back seat.
"Impossible, my makeup is impeccable." The head of state was still stiff.
"Don't you see the driver's expression at the time, you frightened him, my head of state." Weierle looked back at the rear window. The car had stopped at the intersection just now.
"He saluted you, he is saluting, and he did recognize you." Disenhofen looked at the rearview mirror, and the father was leaning out of the car window with excitement at the moment. Raise his arms in the direction.
"Well, speed up, Geisler, speed up." The head of state rolled up the window and gave the driver an order.
"Yes, my head of state." Geisler replied respectfully, and put it on third gear.
The traffic rules in the 1940s were quite rough compared to later generations. Especially in Europe, where the war had just ended, the situation was so chaotic that it was unimaginable for future generations. Take the United Kingdom as an example. In this almost one year, no British person has obtained a formal driver’s license, because driving school teachers and examiners have been recruited by the army. As a result, more than 80% of new drivers who drive on the streets of the United Kingdom take It must be a temporary driver's license, and the remaining 20% don't even have this piece of paper.
At that time, there were not so many safety regulations for later generations, and most models were not equipped with safety belts, even those luxury high-end sports cars. There are almost no penalties for drunk driving. Because of the war, many drivers like what is in the cup, and some are even used to having a drink before driving on the road.
The situation in Germany is slightly better than that in the United Kingdom. Car drivers must register with the government and join organizations such as regional transportation associations. At least they must be members of a car club. The Nazis used this method to control Germany. All walks of life in society.
Xu Jun has realized the problems caused by drunk driving, because it is quite common in the German army. Alcohol supplies are available in the army logistics catalog. Soldiers are usually not forbidden to drink alcohol during breaks, as long as they don’t drink too much. On official business, no officer would usually care about this kind of thing, because officers themselves often like to get together for two drinks during breaks.
To tell the truth, the Germans’ fascination with alcohol is second only to the Russians among the European countries. Usually, every holiday in the military camp, you can often see drunken German soldiers in nearby pubs.
The German personnel who died in traffic accidents are routinely included in the non-combat casualty data, and the total number of people who have retired due to injuries and disability add up to a staggering total. A well-trained elite infantry did not die in a heroic battle, but died under the wheel of a drunk driver. This loss is really regrettable and frustrating.
Xu Jun has issued a driving prohibition order in the German army. Anyone driving a motor vehicle is prohibited from drinking any alcoholic beverages before performing the task, unless he has obtained the consent of the superior officer before drinking. The latter one is considering that some working environments require drivers to drink a little, such as the cold winter night on the Eastern Route. Alcohol can make drivers feel better. Although science has proven that alcohol can accelerate the loss of human body temperature, in an icy environment, drinking spirits can help the human body accelerate blood circulation and reduce the possibility of frostbite to the extremities.
The topic is far off, now let’s look at the head of state. When planning the city center of Berlin, it was designed as an administrative center. A large number of neoclassical and Renaissance-style buildings are flooded with gray granite walls and columns in Roman or Greek style. , Exquisite stone carvings and bronze statues, and bronze vaults with a layer of emerald green rust. The central area of Berlin with Brandenburg as its core can be described as magnificent and magnificent, fully embodies the majesty and prosperity of an empire.
Go east along the Lindenstrasse, along the way the famous Berlin Armory and Humboldt University, and then to the east is the Spree River that crosses the city of Berlin, and in the middle of the river is the famous Spree Island , Also known as Museum Island. From the time when King Frederick William II of Prussia established Germany’s first public museum on the island, it took a hundred years before and after the German government established five museums on the island. The title of Museum Island can be said to be truly famous. Return.
In history, the Hexin Island was violently bombed by the Allies, and 70% of the buildings were destroyed. Many precious cultural relics and exhibits were destroyed by the war. I really have to sigh.
Xu Jun actually wanted to visit the Museum Island. He was very interested in the ancient Roman and Byzantine artifacts collected there, but every time he thought about it, he didn’t have time. When he had time, he was delayed by other things. As a result, he stayed in Berlin for so long, but never had the opportunity to get what he wanted. This time Weierle arranged to go to Hindenburg Street, which was in the opposite direction to the Museum Island. Obviously this time the Führer missed the opportunity to visit the museum.
Hindenburg Avenue is at the southwest corner of Tier Park, connected to Budapest Avenue, and nearby is the famous Berlin Zoo. This was the most famous pedestrian shopping street in Berlin at that time. The center of the road was marked with a set of pedestrian tracks. On both sides of the walkway are tram tracks, and on the outside there are motor vehicle lanes, followed by sidewalks along the street. This set is like sandwich biscuits. The dazzling road traffic system has always been operating in an orderly manner. The paranoid pursuit of order by the Germans has been most manifested on this road.
Below Hindenburg Street is the Berlin subway line. There is an entrance to the subway station at each end of the street. Next to the subway station is a long strip of parking lot with white lines demarcating parking spaces. The seat car of the head of state and the **** was parked in two of the parking spaces. There is a charge for parking. An administrator wearing a stormtrooper brown uniform and a red top hat strolled with a registration form in his hand. come. Immediately he saw five "Gestapo" wearing leather coats got off one of the cars. The administrator immediately stopped and then turned back without hesitation. It was obvious that these Gestapo were performing official duties. Asking them to collect money is purely asking for trouble.
"I haven't been here for a while, it doesn't look like it has changed at all." Disenhofen opened the door for Xu Jun.
"You and Wolfe stayed and watched the car." Dogen came over and said to Geisler in the driver's seat.
"Understood." Geisler nodded and promised that someone must stay to guard the vehicle to prevent outsiders from using it. This is the responsibility of the exclusive driver. Geisler has no complaints about this.
"It's really lively here, Weirle~IndoMTL.com~ Let's go to the zoo later, it's not too far from here." Xu Jun was a little excited. In the past, he just passed by in a special car, really This is the first time on the ground.
"We are not going to the zoo, sir (meinherr)." It was already discussed before departure. Outside, everyone would call Xu Jun Mr. Xu Jun, and Xu Jun would just call others by his first name.
"Huh? Aren't we going?" The head of state was a little disappointed.
"Have you forgotten that we are here to eat." Disenhofen reminded aside.
"Ah...yes, Weierle, where are we going to eat." The head of state was energetic again, his stomach was indeed a little hungry, and he remembered betting Weierle with five hundred marks.
"Go a little further ahead, sir." Weierle said, pointing to the street.
"So what are you waiting for, let's go, gentlemen." Xu Jun dang half a cigar, and under the guidance of Weierle, proceeded along the pedestrian path. As the Chief of Staff said, the destination is indeed not far away, and it took almost two minutes to arrive.
"This...Weirle, I knew you had planned." Xu Jun looked up at the restaurant's sign, the red plaque with the three Chinese characters of Defu Building, the golden light was dazzling in the sun.
"Just want to surprise you, sir." Weierle replied with a smile.
"Obviously you did it, Mr. Weirler." Xu Jun also laughed, turning his head to look at Daogen.
"You are also an insider in this matter." Without waiting for the colonel's answer, the head of state reached out and pushed open the restaurant's door.
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