German Red Prince

He felt he hadn't committed such a crime; he hadn't killed or set fires, so why did Cao Yu hate him so much? He felt that the poverty of those people was an injustice of the times and the cruelty of real society. Clearly, he hadn't realized just how deep class hatred really was.

"Aren't you going to class today?" Adolf asked Pan Xiaoyu.

"I'm not listening anymore, I'm scared." Pan Xiaoyu took a sip of soda and smiled bitterly. "I'd rather just live my life peacefully and be happy every day without thinking so much."

"Will ignoring it solve the problem?" Adolf said. "Mr. Pan, since you have this idea, I think you should try to understand it more deeply. Not wanting to know doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. I hope you can find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise it will be very bad when that day comes."

"Will that day really come?" Pan Xiaoyu swallowed hard; he felt a slight pain in his neck.

“Well, Mr. Adolf, you’re right. I really need to study this carefully.”

Pan Xiaoyu sighed. "Let's look into it then. We don't want to end up with the streetlights hanging from the lamppost. Besides, he said he came to Germany to study. If he just wastes his time here every day, it would be embarrassing to go back."

So he went to the place where Goebbels was lecturing, found a place to sit down and listen to the lecture, and went back to say that he had studied sociology and political science in Germany, which sounded quite prestigious.

He greeted Cao Yu quietly, but Cao Yu only glanced at him and walked away to sit in another seat, making Pan Xiaoyu feel a little awkward.

"It seems it will take some more time." Pan Xiaoyu shrugged and began listening to Goebbels' lecture.

Chapter Eighty-Five: Living Hell, Dead Hell

If the mayor and the factory manager knew what was happening to them, they would never have done such a thing again. He swore that if he could go back in time, even with a gun to his head, he would not have embezzled a single penny, much less dared to contact the Unity Will Party.

They initially thought the worst that could happen was death. They had enjoyed themselves for so many years, so death was nothing. But after mentally preparing themselves, they realized that there were things more terrifying than death.

Heydrich was furious. He would never tolerate such scum living in the world. Such scum had completely defiled the purity of the German people, and he would not be polite to them.

Heydrich made up his mind, but Thomas couldn't stop him anyway. After all, these people were no longer of any use to him, and Thorne had said they could do whatever they wanted with them. Thomas had always turned a blind eye to Heydrich's behavior.

If Heydrich still had some use, Thomas might have told him to tone it down a bit. But if he was completely useless, then so be it; these scumbags didn't deserve his sympathy.

As mentioned before, the goal was to torture these people to death as far as possible, until they realized how luxurious death truly was under Heydrich's torture.

As soon as they arrived at the Gulag, they realized something was wrong. Unlike other prisons, the interior decoration was extremely bizarre. The strangely shaped sculptures made them dizzy, and there was almost no sunlight. Staying here made them lose all sense of time, which was unbearable.

Before long, they couldn't help but want to talk to someone, but they found that the prisoners were unusually quiet, with blank expressions, and they all stared blankly as if they were stupid.

The mayor recognized several familiar faces among the prisoners; they were all vicious and ruthless bandits, so dangerous that wanted posters were issued for them throughout the Rhineland at the time.

How did they end up here? Didn't the newspapers say they were captured and executed? Why are they still alive, and with that expression, they look like they've lost their minds. They don't look like those vicious thugs from before at all.

The mayor now realized that being locked up with this type of prisoner would definitely not end well. He swallowed hard, and suddenly all the prisoners trembled and hid in the corners. Some even covered their heads and hid under the sink, as if they were afraid of something.

The door opened, and a group of people in black uniforms walked in, their sleeves embroidered with bright red armbands that looked very conspicuous. They had batons on their waists, and some even carried guns. The leader walked in front, and the others looked like chicks when they saw him. He randomly pointed at a few people, and his men went in and dragged them out.

Almost all the people dragged out screamed in despair, but they were all hit with batons. Some of them were strong and a group of people couldn't hold them off. Then, a person in a black uniform would pull out a gun that was tucked in, but no bullets were fired from the gun. It was unclear what the gun was. Anyway, after a while, the prisoners would lie there obediently.

Heydrich slowly walked towards the mayor, who, of course, couldn't be left behind and would be taken along as well.

Thorne is now assembling his team in Darmstadt, and Heydrich will follow. The facilities there are much better now, including the prison system, which is of most concern to Heydrich, since he had written a prison management plan report a long time ago.

Darmstadt is home to the second most terrifying prison in the entire Rhine Kingdom after the Gulag. It is a place where you will absolutely suffer a fate worse than death. This prison is the "Gates of Hell"—a concentration camp—which was later exposed in declassified files. The prisoners who can enjoy suites here are similar to those in the Gulag; they are all people who know what's going on.

The camp's full name was "Camp for All Unconventional Prisoners".

Unlike the Gulag, the concentration camps were called "Gates of Hell" because they contained two areas for holding serious criminals: one called "Living Hell" and the other "Dead Hell."

One is for dealing with those who are still somewhat useful, and the other is for dealing with those who are completely hopeless or have no value left in society.

In this "living hell," prisoners are locked in cells and subjected to severe torture and various cruel forms of abuse every day at set times.

Death row inmates also suffer more horrific treatment than ordinary people. But this place is known as a "living hell," so death is not allowed. When a serious offender dies, several other prisoners are randomly executed by firing squad.

In the "Death Hell," all prisoners are locked in the same cell, but for these prisoners, the cell is no longer their dwelling place, but their place of death.

The prison guards would put the most dangerous criminals together. A large group of vicious criminals lived together, with limited food rations every day. Moreover, someone had to die at a set time. They would discuss among themselves that if no one died by the time the time was up, the group would be executed in batches.

Those imprisoned here endure physical and psychological torture every day; that iron gate is the entrance to hell.

In 2010, the German Democratic Republic announced the permanent closure of these unconventional prisons. Later historians have had mixed opinions about these prisons, with some calling them terrifying machines containing sins that the Republic could not wash away.

Others became an effective tool of the dictatorship of the proletariat, playing an irreplaceable role in the establishment and development of the democratic republic.

As for the debates about what would happen afterward, that was a matter for the future. Thorne believed that everything he was doing now was necessary. People only start to discuss the coarse grain steamed buns after they've gotten used to eating white flour steamed buns. Thorne and his group clearly didn't even have coarse grain steamed buns right now.

After Heydrich arrived, he first went to see the concentration camp. He was very satisfied with the design, which met his expectations. He first threw the mayor into the "living hell" and let him stay there for ten days to half a month. The people inside would definitely use every means to keep him alive. After he stayed there for a while, he would throw him into the "dead hell," and then it would be up to his fate.

After dealing with these matters, he needed to report to Thorne about the things he had handled over the past few days.

"Change your clothes and go see His Highness." Heydrich waved his hand and left the prison with his men. What followed was the mayor's nightmare.

On the roadside, Thaler was looking in the direction Thorne was pointing, and sure enough, there really was a big bearded man.

However, we don't know if he is the contact person or not. It would be bad if we mistakenly identified him.

“Comrade Thallman, I don’t know about anything else, but I’m sure he’s not a local.” Thorne, relying on his knowledge of some historical materials, knew who the bearded man was just by looking at him and began to play coy.

He sat in his chair, looking at Joseph in the distance. "Look at him, always hiding from people. Why is he being so secretive? Do locals need to be like this?"

"Go and see him; maybe he really is your contact person."

Thorne gave him a wink, and Thomas immediately understood. He stood up and walked towards Joseph. Just as a cunning rabbit has three burrows, so too does Thorne. He has now established a base in Darmstadt to slowly develop his business.

Because he would be staying here for a long time, his plans and arrangements here were long-term. Thorne also established a second headquarters for the Stasi and Gestapo here. After all, if he wanted to manage this place peacefully, he needed to prevent some people with ulterior motives from causing trouble. It would be much better if the Stasi and Gestapo were there to keep an eye on things.

So, at Thomas's suggestion, a group of spectators "enthusiastically" pulled Joseph into the stands to watch the game with them.

Before Joseph could react, he was pulled onto the stands, and Thorne walked over with a grin.

"Are you here to watch the game too?" Thorne greeted them from his seat.

"Yes, that's right," Joseph replied vaguely. He didn't know the situation here, so this was the only answer he could give.

“I see.” Thorne nodded, then suddenly uttered something that sent a chill down Joseph’s spine.

"Hello, Mr. Dzhugashvili," Thorne greeted in Russian.

Joseph suddenly felt his hands and feet turn ice cold.

Chapter 86 William the Coward

"Let's not go. I doubt the higher-ups will approve it this time."

"Yes, you've done this several times already, maybe you shouldn't go anymore."

Everyone was trying to persuade Göring to give up the idea, but no matter what they did, they couldn't convince him; he was determined to apply.

Göring had always wanted to be transferred to German Central Africa, to work there, to use his talents and ambitions, and to gain more political and military experience.

His father had served as governor of Africa, so Göring had some understanding of the situation there. Moreover, he believed that developing in Africa was more promising, as it had great potential and more opportunities.

Göring was very confident about his application because he had also used his father's connections to write a letter to Theodor Seitz, the current president of the German Colonial Association, who had previously served as Germany's head in Africa for a long time.

Theodore graduated from Heidelberg University, where he studied law. He later worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was appointed Governor-General of Cameroon by the German government on May 9, 1907. However, three years later, on August 28, 1910, he was reassigned as Governor-General of German Southwest Africa.

This governor did a decent job fighting in Africa. When the war broke out, he tied down a lot of British and South African allied forces in Africa, and made some contributions to Germany's future layout and planning in Africa. So after the war, he briefly served as governor of Central Africa. Although he retired not long after, he still had a certain influence in Africa after so many years.

Goering was full of confidence this time. He had been introduced by Theodore, and with the old gentleman's approval, he believed he would definitely succeed.

"Trust me!" Göring was very confident this time. "If my application is not approved this time, I won't be called Göring, I'll be called Mayer!"

However, not long after, Göring received a notification that his application had not been approved. Although Theodore's letter had been sent to the Kaiser, Wilhelm II made no comment after reading it. Since Wilhelm II did not make any move, those below understood the situation.

The departments below rejected him on the grounds that his father might be a "potential socialist," believing that Göring might spread dangerous ideas in Africa. His father had a criminal record, and if Göring went there to incite the locals and stir up a group of people to rebel, what would the imperial government gain?

The reason why Wilhelm II did not express his opinion was simple: he was almost seventy years old and increasingly sensitive to power. He was afraid that he would be sidelined by Hindenburg and Ludendorff again, just like last time.

As people age, they become more suspicious, and Wilhelm II was no exception. He distrusted all his ministers, even the current Imperial Chancellor Tirpitz, whom he had entrusted with important responsibilities and who had made great contributions in overthrowing Ludendorff's dictatorship. He remained wary of him, fearing a repeat of the same mistake.

Wilhelm II viewed Theodore's letter more as an attempt to recruit confidants. Theodore already wielded considerable influence in Africa, though he was not as famous as Paul Emil von Leto Völbeck, who was, after all, a member of the Kingdom of the Rhine.

Wilhelm II felt that more and more people wanted to take advantage of his old age and slowly seize all the power that belonged to him.

Moreover, as Wilhelm II grew older, he felt that more and more people were beginning to support his son, and many people were starting to approach Crown Prince William, including Theodore. This was also the reason for his dislike: "I'm not dead yet, why are you in such a hurry?"

Crown Prince William now shows an immense interest in politics. He is very enthusiastic about political activities, frequently attends events, and often visits military units, where he also wields some influence.

In addition, Crown Prince William has been the heir apparent for almost forty years now. How can a prince remain a crown prince for forty years? Although William II occasionally reminds him, saying things like, "As long as I live, you will always be the crown prince" or "I know you are in a hurry, but don't rush, the throne will definitely be yours in the future."

However, Wilhelm II was also afraid that he might be misled by a group of people, so he gritted his teeth and stomped his foot, leading his army men to Luoyang with swords, to the palace to "explain the pros and cons" to him.

Another recent event greatly upset Wilhelm II: not long ago, a civilian organization called "Citizens of the Reich" plotted an armed attack on the German royal family. This group of people gathered together and wanted to ambush and assassinate Wilhelm II.

As Wilhelm II's motorcade passed by, a group of bombers shouting "Long live the Habsburgs!" rushed over to attack the motorcade, but fortunately, the bombs malfunctioned and did not detonate, thus Wilhelm II escaped unharmed.

Although Emperor Wilhelm was not injured in the incident, and the Imperial police and army quickly apprehended some other members of the organization, the event triggered a serious diplomatic and internal crisis.

Wilhelm II believed that the Austro-Hungarian Empire was behind this organization, and he also seriously suspected that the Kingdom of Bavaria was involved, given the long-standing, unspeakable relationship between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Bavaria, which had more dealings with the Austro-Hungarian Empire than with the German Empire.

Wilhelm II believed that this was a shameless sneak attack by Austria-Hungary out of jealousy of the series of achievements made by the German Empire, a dirty scheme by Austria-Hungary to seize leadership of Germany, and a serious damage to the traditional friendship between the two countries.

Austria-Hungary, on the other hand, expressed its innocence, asking what this matter had to do with them. Did they think it was just because these people shouted "Long live the Habsburg family"? If they had shouted "Long live the Hohenzollern family," should they have dismissed themselves?

These unfounded accusations also angered the citizens of Austria-Hungary. They were being attacked without any evidence, as if they were easy targets.

The citizens of Austria-Hungary then gave Wilhelm II the nickname "Wilhelm the Coward" to mock him.

In short, these events gave Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, a real shock. He was beset by internal and external threats. As the investigation progressed, it was discovered that this "Citizens of the Reich" organization actually had spies within the German government! And not just a few!

Enraged, a massive crackdown began, and many people have already been arrested. Everyone within the Berlin government is on edge, fearing this seemingly escalating "Berlin purge," as no one knows where those arrested have been taken.

It was this series of unexpected events that caused Göring to repeatedly miss opportunities to be transferred to Africa, which made him utterly disheartened. Since his superiors would not approve his trip to Africa, he could only continue working in Berlin. However, Göring felt that there was no hope for advancement there, and he was getting tired of this mediocre life.

"Hey, that Mayer, no, that Goring, are you alright?" The person next to him was worried, seeing his condition.

"I'm fine." Goring waved his hand, and spent half the day in a daze.

On his way back, he was in extreme pain and even considered ending his boring life.

"team leader!"

Suddenly, Göring heard someone calling him. He turned around and saw that it was his former comrade from the Richthofen team.

"Why are you here?" Goring was very surprised, but also very happy. These old friends were a great motivation for him to keep living.

"It's not just me, Captain, have you forgotten? We should all get together today."

"Oh, damn it." Goring slapped his forehead. "I'd almost forgotten. Hurry up, has everyone else arrived?"

Today should be the day of the Hitterhofen team's reunion, but he completely forgot.

"They've all arrived and are waiting over there," he said, before leading Göring to meet up with his old comrades.

"Welcome, everyone," Adolf greeted the people who entered.

"Hello, boss, this is our friend. One set, the usual."

"No problem." Adolf smiled and soon brought over a set meal and handed it over.

This was Hermann Göring's first encounter with Adolf.

Chapter 87 India After the Collapse of the Empire

Compared to the relatively calm situation in Europe, the situation in Asia is in complete chaos.

The all-Asia PUBG tournament has already begun in several regions. In East Asia, the Guangzhou Revolutionary Government is facing off against the Qing Empire across the Yangtze River, and a large-scale conflict is inevitable.

India in South Asia was in no better shape, as it was also in ruins. The British Empire collapsed at an incredible speed during the civil war, plunging British India, the "jewel in the crown" of Britain, into turmoil.

Britain lost control of the Indian subcontinent, and civil war broke out among the various princely states. Seeing that the situation was beyond British control, the British army had no choice but to withdraw its troops, and India subsequently split into numerous states.

In the years of chaos and annexation, some forces have risen with the support of external powers, while others have seized this opportunity to achieve a comeback.

The Kingdom of Nepal, located on the southern slopes of the Himalayas, had long shown interest in Indian lands. Taking advantage of the chaos in British India, they seized the opportunity and, under the king's orders, the kingdom's army immediately began to expand southward. Before the British and various Indian princely states could react, these soldiers quickly seized large tracts of land in the south and annexed several sizable princely states.

The Kingdom of Nepal, having gained considerable power by acquiring vast territories, is now eyeing the fertile lands of southern India.

In north-central India, Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress, rebuilt a provisional government in chaotic Delhi, relying on his strong personal prestige and the support of the local people and princely state warlords.

He advocated truth and non-violence, championed an ideal revolution of "non-violence," and believed in "civilization without obedience," using love and forgiveness to influence opponents and severing cooperation with colonizers rather than resorting to violence. He believed that success could be achieved simply by not cooperating with them.

The newly formed Indian central government used this slogan to call on the masses to establish India as a democratic and unified regime. Due to his previous prestige and the large number of followers of Gandhi, he easily gained the support of the people near Delhi.

It is worth mentioning that Gandhi's doctrine of "nonviolent non-cooperation" was directed at colonizers, adopting a nonviolent non-cooperation attitude towards them and using "love" to influence them.

However, Gandhi didn't bother with these grand principles when it came to internal factional divisions. He considered them festering sores, the root cause of India's inability to rise, and advocated for effective and ruthless crackdowns on these factions.

He won't talk about love and forgiveness with the feudal lords and warlords within his own territory. If they insist on talking about it, they might as well just take a rifle and physically send you to your doom.

After the Indian central government gained a foothold, the Congress Party quickly recruited a large number of loyal soldiers. The Indian central government then used these soldiers to "assemble an army" and began to launch an attack on the warlords in southern India.

However, these surviving princely states and warlords must have some ability to survive for so long without being defeated or annexed by other forces. After receiving news that the Indian central government's army was preparing to attack, they immediately reacted, gathered their forces to hold a meeting in Hyderabad, and subsequently established a princely federation.