Iron Cross

Chapter 814: Washington Political Conspiracy (Supplement)

"Dear old friend, I am very happy to see that you are still as elegant as before. Please take a seat!" Hoffman greeted Joseph Kennedy very enthusiastically, and then immediately said, "I have heard about the little Joseph and John. It is really a pity. I was relieved when I heard Ribbentrop say that they were safe. You know, I am not trying to shirk responsibility. In fact, I am forced to do so..."

Old Joseph often wondered why he thought the British were boring or even annoying, while the Germans were very much to his taste. The sincere smile of the Führer was much more enjoyable than the flattery of Fatty Qiu. The Führer sincerely regarded himself as a friend, while Fatty Qiu thought he was just a nouveau riche. Even if the United States was fighting with Germany now, even if his two sons were fighting with the German army, he still could not change his subconscious.

In this battle, two descendants of the Kennedy family went to the front. The eldest son, Joseph Kennedy Jr., was a naval pilot. He fought against the Germans on the Newfoundland front and shot down a German plane while being shot down himself. However, he landed in Ridgway's control area after parachuting and finally escaped death. The second son, John Kennedy, was the captain of a torpedo boat. He fought against the Germans in Cape Verde and was eventually captured because of the "rebellion" of the army. It stands to reason that old Joseph could be said to have national hatred and family grudges. Roosevelt and Hopkins also believed that anyone could sell out America, except for people like Joseph Kennedy. However, the latter's thinking was obviously not so simple and narrow.

Hoffman first looked at the time, then smiled apologetically at old Joseph: "We can probably talk here for an hour..."

"One hour is enough, I won't take up too much of your time."

"We have a lot of time to communicate, but we can only stay here for another hour." Hoffman explained, "I will go out to the Eagle's Nest in an hour. Eva is due to give birth, and the baby may be born at any time. I will go back to accompany her for a few days, and then return to Berlin after the baby is born..."

"Really? Then I have to congratulate you in advance." Old Joseph looked happy. The news that the head of state was engaged and even had offspring was announced by the German media, and the United States was obviously aware of it.

"As a father who is about to become one, I understand your feelings when you received the news of your son's war. There is actually no deep hatred between Germany and the United States. Some conflicts were also caused by a small group of Jewish conspirators. I think the sooner this meaningless war ends, the better."

"Then you should leave quickly and don't delay your trip..." Old Joseph gritted his teeth, "If you don't mind, I would like to visit the head of state's wife with you, and communicate and negotiate on the way."

"That's fine."

"Did the doctor say it was a boy or a girl?"

"Several people said it was a boy, but no one dared to guarantee it. But it doesn't matter. I like both boys and girls. Miss Braun is still young, and we can have more children. I have to learn from you in this regard. The children you educate are all very outstanding talents, with noble qualities, and are willing to silently contribute to the country..."

"Your child will be more outstanding in the future, because his father is thousands of times better than my child's father. He is the most outstanding leader on this earth, almost without exception..." Old Joseph's awkward flattery made Hof Mann was amused, and he asked with a smile: "I heard that you really want your son to become the future president of the United States?"

"Yes, I do! I dream about it! But what's the use of thinking about it?" Joseph shrugged, "As a descendant of Irish immigrants, I don't have a prominent family background in the United States, and I don't have power at present. The president I rely on is getting older and older. At most, I can leave some money for my children, and I can't help with other things. They are probably as far away from the president as from Berlin to Washington."

"If you really want, I don't mind helping a little."

"Don't... don't..." Joseph became nervous, "Although I personally have no hostility towards Germany, it does not mean that the American people have no hostility, so..."

"Don't be so scared." Hoffman smiled kindly, "Don't you want to learn something from me? After all, I am also a political leader who ran for office. As long as the president of the United States needs to run for election in the future, my experience will come in handy."

Joseph Kennedy suddenly remembered that the head of state was very good at campaigning. Roosevelt was from a prominent family, but what about Hitler? A former Austrian corporal, a little-known painter, if we simply judge by their origins, the starting point of Joseph Jr. and John is far better than that of the Führer.

"Tell me about it, so that I can have a chance to learn a little bit."

"Although the situation in the United States and Germany is different, there are common points in determining political figures, such as worshipping heroes, especially war heroes. If a hero has a spirit of sacrifice, it will be even more perfect."

"Yes! Yes!"

Hoffman pointed to his Iron Cross medal: "As an Austrian, I joined Germany from thousands of miles away to serve Germany. I have made contributions, shed blood, and been injured for it. The people know and believe in my sincerity in serving the country. John fought for the interests of America in Cape Verde and dedicated himself to the country. He has a good basic condition, but I think it is not enough."

"Not enough?" Joseph was stunned, and then said dejectedly, "Besides, what's the point of this? He is now a prisoner. If it gets out, it will be a big stain in the future."

"I don't think so, old friend. He was forced to be a prisoner because of the stupid behavior of some of your senior generals. His behavior is impeccable. Besides, did I say that he would be a prisoner for life? As long as you want, I can release him from the prisoner-of-war camp in the next minute."

"Goodbye... I am very grateful for your care." Joseph sighed, "I believe he will not stay in the prisoner-of-war camp for a long time."

"Maybe soon, maybe a little longer, depending on what the senior officials of your country think and how they see it. But I really have a good way..." At this moment, Hoffman's voice was like a demon, tempting Joseph all the time, "Don't you want to listen? This is my special train, no one will know."

"This..." Joseph hesitated and gritted his teeth and said, "You say!"

"Your son can escape from prison."

"Escape?" Escape from a heavily guarded prisoner-of-war camp? Old Joseph shook his head, "Respected Führer, please don't frame me. He escaped from prison one second, and he will be torn to pieces by the MG42 machine gun the next second. Although I have several sons, I don't want to lose him like this."

"Don't worry about it. I have many talented people under my command. They will arrange it." Hoffman smiled, "As long as little John can make this decision, I can find 100 ways for him."

"I..."

"Of course, this decision cannot be made by him, otherwise he will have doubts and will have a shadow in his heart for the rest of his life... I just want to help him, so I won't do anything about it. Let him know. As long as you agree, I can make arrangements. "Hoffman said in a persuasive tone, "In addition to himself, he can also bring a few companions when escaping from prison, preferably his companions on the same torpedo boat. These are all small people, I don't mind. If he is brave enough and you have a strong psychological endurance, I can even arrange for him to be shot and injured during the escape to cover the brothers' successful escape..."

"I..." Joseph was stunned and muttered to himself, "Is this okay?"

"Are you scared? He won't die. It doesn't matter if he can't escape. At worst, he can be caught. Come back for treatment and then be imprisoned. With your relationship, who would abuse him? "Hoffman said with a smile, "But think about it, what will happen if he succeeds? - A young naval lieutenant, who fought for his country on the battlefield until the last minute, was forced to become a prisoner because of the stupidity of some commanders; after entering the prisoner-of-war camp, he did not succumb to fate, but tried every means to find a way to escape and successfully led his companions to escape from prison. During the escape, he was even shot to cover his companions. How wise, brave, tenacious and sacrificial he is! Such a well-educated man , young people with superior backgrounds, loyal to the country, and willing to help others, won't they be the best among their peers in the future? If he can get a Purple Heart, he will be more prominent than any family background in the future election! It will be more convincing than any empty slogans! What do you think of this idea? Even if he doesn't run for president, he can still use it when running for state legislator or senator! "

Joseph's breathing became rapid. The words just now obviously touched his heart. As a parent who has a deep understanding of the American democratic system and wants his son to succeed, it is easy for him to judge whether this matter is meaningful or not. He closed his eyes and thought about it carefully, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "You have to let me think about it carefully. My mind is confused now and I can't answer you right away. But whether you try or not, you have to promise me two things. First, never tell John; second, you must help me ensure his safety. It doesn't matter if he gets a little injured, but he can't suffer major trauma in both body and appearance. He is still young and has a long way to go in the future..."

At the end, he choked up. Hoffman patted him on the shoulder and consoled him: "It's no big deal. It's a big deal for you, but it's just a piece of cake for me. I agreed to release John on the first day you came, but I didn't do it because I was worried about the negative impact."

"How much money do you want?"

"Money?"

"Yes, I will definitely pay a price for doing this. Tell me a number first, and I will consider it and then reply to you."

"Old friend, talking about money hurts our feelings."

"No, no, no, I can only pay money, I can't do anything else, I can't sell out American interests, I am an American citizen, I am now the president's secret envoy, I..."

"You are too kind, how can I let you sell out your interests?" Hoffman stood up with a big laugh and said what he thought.

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