Congressional elections Ⅱ
In mid-April, the German election, which attracted worldwide attention, was held as scheduled.
In the huge parliament hall of the Reichstag in Berlin, more than 2,000 representatives from various political parties are seated here.
They divided their positions according to the strength of the parties, with the strongest People's Will Party and the Social Democratic Party occupying the front seats in the hall, and the other parties sitting behind them.
On the rostrum, the Reichstag was presided over by Friedrich Wilhelm Victor August Ernst, the last Crown Prince of the Second German Reich.
Although Germany is now a republic and there is no longer an emperor, all Germans still respect their former emperors, so every time the Weimar government resides over the Reichstag election, a former member of the royal family is invited back to preside.
At ten o'clock in the morning, the general election started on time.
After the bell rang ten times, an official walked briskly from the backstage to the rostrum and handed Crown Prince William an envelope.
Everyone in the room stared at the envelope, knowing that the future of their party and Germany as a whole was written in that small envelope.
Crown Prince Wilhelm opened the envelope with a solemn expression and began to read out the results of the election: "This referendum lasted half a month, and 40 million voters from all over Germany voted. "
"The PTP received 310,000 votes, or 7.75 percent, and won three of the 450 seats."
"The German Peasants' Party received 630,000 votes, or 5.75 percent, and won 7 of the 450 seats."
"The German Catholic Center Party received 2.77 million votes, or 9.25 percent, and 29 of the 450 seats."
"The German People's Party received 3.12 million votes, or 8 percent, and 33 of the 450 seats."
"The Communist Party of Germany received 9.8 million votes, 5% or 5%, and 103 of the 450 seats"
Hearing this, Lyon was taken aback, and the little-known German Communist Party surpassed two of the three old strong parties in a row and squeezed into the top three.
But at the moment, apart from the surprise of the German Communist Party, all that remained in Lyon's mind was nervousness, because the fate of the People's Will Party was read next – whether to overtake the Social Democrats in Germany or to succumb to second place and wait for the next election.
"Next in second place." Crown Prince William seemed to be deliberately selling the guanzi.
"Social Democratic Party of Germany! They received 11 million votes, or 5 percent, and 116 of the 450 seats. "
Hearing this, Leon was first stunned for a moment, then there was a burst of ecstasy, and the other representatives of the People's Will Party were red with joy, but absolute discipline made them not make a sound.
"In the end, we are the winner of this election." Crown Prince Wilhelm smiled and looked in the direction of the People's Will Party and said, "Congratulations to the German People's Will Party, they won 15.14 million votes, accounting for 85%, 159 of the 450 seats, becoming the largest party in the next parliament, and the new Weimar cabinet will be formed by the German People's Will Party!" "
"Next, let us invite General Leon Andrés, the leader of the People's Will Party, to give us a speech, the future direction and the members of the new cabinet."
Hearing this, Leon stood up, smoothed the pleats on his military uniform, and then walked up to the rostrum with his head held high amid everyone's eyes and applause.
"First of all, I am very grateful to the German people for their trust in me, long live Germany!" Leon said with a standard German salute.
"Long live Germany!" Everyone present, regardless of party affiliation, stood up and shouted neatly after hearing Lyon's "Long live Germany".
"Then I talk about the way forward. The future development direction will focus on economic construction and strengthen economic cooperation with Europe and even other countries in the world. "
"Let me conclude by telling you a few of the main cabinet members that we have tentatively designated. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. G. Stemsmann. Minister of Finance, by Mr. Nathan Rothschild. Minister of Science and Technology, headed by Mr. Albert Einstein. Minister of Industry, Mr. Gustav Krupp. Minister of Aviation, Mr. Ehad Milch. Minister of Defense, I am the Minister. Prime Minister of the country, Mr. Hans Luther. President of the country, Mr. Paul von Hindenburg. "
After speaking, Leon nodded to everyone, and then walked off the rostrum and returned to the camp of the People's Will Party.
"This is the end of the current congressional election, and all political parties are invited to leave their representatives behind the rostrum to register and become new members of parliament." Crown Prince William finally said, and then left the council hall.
Lyon stayed in place with 157 people, including members of the provisional cabinet, and then signaled the other representatives to leave the Capitol first,
"Leon." Hindenburg left the Social Democratic camp and came to Lyon, "Can I talk to you?" "
"Okay." Leon gladly agreed and followed Hindenburg to a corner.
"Leon, thank you for your kindness, but I really can't accept this gift." Hindenburg laughed and said, "I'm 79 years old, and I don't have the ability and energy to be president anymore." "
Leon was a little stunned when he heard this, how could Hindenburg, who has always been greedy for power, refuse the presidency.
"How so?" Leon persuaded, "79 years old is not very old, you are fully capable of being president again." "
"Haha, Leon, you don't have to comfort me anymore, 79 years old is not old, so how old is it?" Hindenburg laughed, "I see what you mean. Maybe you think I'm greedy for power and wonder why I should refuse this gift. "
"Yes, I admit that I was really greedy for power before, and I wanted the whole of Germany to be under my control, and I once thought that Germany could return to the top under my leadership, and I could become Frederick of the new era. But it wasn't until I got to know you that I realized how ridiculous my own thoughts were, how arrogant I was. Hindenburg smiled wryly and shook his head.
"Every step you take is extremely dangerous but extremely precise, and I don't think I have the ability or courage to do these things you do, so I gradually got to know myself, and I gradually realized that I was just a bad old man." Hindenburg said and took a few breaths, rested for a while, and then continued to finish his words, "Since I don't have that ability, why should I hold on to the position of president?" It should belong to you, you are the one who can lead Germany back to rise, you are Frederick of the new era! "
Leon was silent, he did not expect Hindenburg to love his country so much, so much so that he was willing to give up power for the sake of the country.
"Leon, promise me, promise me! Become President of Germany and lead it down. Hindenburg saw that Leon had not answered for a long time, and he was a little anxious.
"What about you? What do you do later? Leon looked at Hindenburg and said.
"Me? I can finally rest. Hindenburg laughs, "I bought a small house in Füssen, where I plan to spend my last years." "
"It's nice, the view there is beautiful."
"Then you promised me?" Hindenburg said happily.
"I promise you." Leon nodded, "I'll lead it on." "
"Good, good!" Hindenburg's face flushed, "Then you hurry up, there are still many things waiting for you to deal with." "
Lyon stepped forward and hugged the elderly Hindenburg, and then walked to the camp of the People's Will Party without looking back.
And Hindenburg behind him looked at Lyon's young back, wiped the corners of his eyes, and staggered away, leaving only a lonely silhouette in contrast to Lyon's youth.
"Chairman!" Gustav saw Leon walking back and hurried forward and asked, "What did Monsieur Hindenburg say, would he like to join us?" "
Leon shook his head.
"So, what then?"
"You go and arrange another party representative to be a member of Congress." Leon patted Gustav on the shoulder, "I will personally take the post of president!"