Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 452: Rome Rebellion (4)
"I'm a little tired, and I will leave the rest of the work to you, Prime Minister. I got up and said indifferently.
It seems that the scene that happened just now was just a trivial matter in the eyes of the monarch, and Badoglio quickly made a flattered look, respecting his life.
They all know that this is a deal. At this time, they only need to play their own role. The plan has just taken the first step, and it has not yet reached the time for them to share the benefits.
Mussolini’s authoritarian ambitions gave these coup d’étatists a chance instead. He took up most of the cabinet positions by himself, so as long as he was detained, the entire government cabinet would fall into the hands of the coup d’étatists. The remaining few insignificant ministerial posts either pose no threat to the political situation or have been bought by the coup.
Badoglio believes that at this time, only orders need to be issued in the name of the king, and the new cabinet will soon take over all the power in the hands of the dictator. Badoglio has a group of partners, such as Luigi Fideelzoni and Giovanni Giuliatti. These two were the founders of the fascist regime and have now fallen out of favor because of some conflicts with Mussolini. , Such as the ambitious Dino Grandi and the old and cunning Ivano Bonomi, these two have long been dissatisfied with Italy's participation in the war, and have been planning to overthrow that leader.
Your Excellency Field Marshal has won so many allies, so he feels confident about taking over the Italian regime, because he only needs to arrange the corresponding positions for these people in the cabinet according to the originally agreed terms. This new cabinet will soon Can be built.
The coup d’étatists have even prepared a government announcement. They only wait for the completion of the coup to announce the news to all Italian people on the radio. The leader of the Fascist National Party has resigned, and the government will form a new cabinet and cooperate with Germany. Negotiations to end this **** war. I believe this is what the Italian people are most looking forward to, and that public opinion will definitely stand on the side of the new cabinet.
Of course, there is no denying that there are still a large number of people loyal to Mussolini in the country at this time, but by then it has already been done, and coupled with the external pressure of the Germans, those people will not be able to make waves anyway .
To tell the truth, Badoglio’s coup plan was not very exciting, but he fully considered the interests and ideas of the military and political parties at the time. He even cooperated with the German aggressors, even the German head of state might The reaction was calculated into the plan by him, and it must be said that the field marshal's political skills are much stronger than his military capabilities.
But the plan is always a plan. The reality is not as simple as imagined. The first step of the coup went smoothly. The arrogant Mussolini was arrested, but Badoglio, who was in the spring breeze, would never think of it. , The development of the event is rapidly deviating from the predetermined track.
The Quirinale Palace was once the residence of the Pope. The internal facilities are very complete. In that era of betrayal and conspiracy, of course, rooms for prisoners were indispensable in the palace. Mussolini was dragged by several guards, down the ancient stone spiral staircase, and came to the basement of the palace.
General European palaces will have a similar basement to store food, drinks and weapons, but obviously the previous owners gave this basement other missions, which can be achieved from the neat cells on both sides and heavy iron doors. It's clear at a glance.
The Italian royal family has been keeping up with the times, and the dungeon has been lit by electric lights, but there are still iron lantern stands and torch sockets on the wall, silently telling visitors that dark and dirty history, I don’t know How many prominent figures were held here in secret, and spent the rest of their lives in these solid cells.
When Mussolini was thrown into the cell, he no longer had the strength to struggle, and the two strong men who held him kidnapped him for several times, and he believed that his ribs had cracked.
The Italian leader had his hands clasped behind his back and his feet were tied with thick ropes by the guards. At this moment, he could only slowly wriggle like a large caterpillar on the cold and rough brick ground.
Mussolini still had the sock in his mouth. I don’t know where it came from. It was completely saturated with saliva. Mussolini felt like vomiting and breathing became more and more difficult. Then He was horrified to find that if he didn't take out this sock, he might be suffocated to death in this cell.
The leader feels bitter, but the leader does not say no, this is a life-death thing.
Mussolini tossed over and over for a long time, but couldn't get himself to stand up, so he could only move to the iron door like a big worm, and hit the iron door with his head. , He hoped that this would attract the attention of the guards outside the door.
Perhaps God really heard Mussolini’s prayer. Before the leader’s head hit the bag, the iron door lock finally rang. After a sound of sore metal rubbing, the steel prison door faced The outside opened, and a pair of polished court shoes appeared in front of Mussolini's eyes.
"Oh, what happened, how did the great Mussolini make it like this?" Mussolini recognized the voice, it was the Pitro who led him the way just now. baron.
"Move the chair in and help him up. Who told you to tie his feet? Quickly untie the rope." Pietro ordered the guard, and immediately Mussolini felt two strong pairs Big Hand lifted himself from the ground. A guard cut the rope on Mussolini's feet with a knife, and the other two dragged him to the middle of the cell and placed him on a thick wooden chair.
"Give me the key to the handcuffs." Pietro said to a guard, who respectfully handed over a bunch of keys to the baron's hand.
"You guys look outside and close the door." The baron ordered.
The guards glanced at each other, then turned and left the room, closing the iron door with their hands.
"Okay, now there are only you and me, Mr. Mussolini." Pitloch motioned Mussolini to stand up, and the dictator did.
"Turn around, I will help you open the handcuffs." The baron stretched out his fingers and made a circle.
"I don't know which one it is. We can start with the smallest one? It seems you are lucky."
Pitro opened Mussolini's handcuffs. The leader took out the sock from his mouth first thing, then bent down and started coughing and retching violently. Baron Pietro looked calm and calm, and watched the former prime minister cough in front of him with tears and tears. When Mussolini came over a little bit, he took a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it over.
"Thank you." Mussolini took the handkerchief and wiped his face.
The guards searched thoroughly. They took the two pistols he was carrying with him, as well as his watch and wallet~IndoMTL.com~ and the handkerchief that Betasi gave him.
"With a lift, please sit down, Mr. Mussolini, I have something I want to talk to you." Pietro stretched out his hand gracefully and motioned Mussolini to sit down.
"What else is there to talk about? What else does Emmanuele III want from me? He has got everything he wants, hasn’t he? Sooner or later, this faint lord will feel about today’s affairs. Regrettably, he partnered with the conspirators and murdered his most loyal minister, the Prime Minister of Italy and the leader of the Fascist National Party.
The day when the truth of your conspiracy will come to light, all Italian people will spur you at that time. History will prove that only I, Mussolini, can save Italy. You have ruined this country’s last chance. Italy is over. , You guys too"
Mussolini was in the underground cell of the Quirinal Palace, complaining loudly with an angry face.
ps: I wish you all a happy National Day holiday, please don’t forget to vote for the guaranteed monthly pass at the beginning of the month.
Go to dinner first, there will be a second chapter later. (To be continued.)
...