At 130 pm on March 16, Goering and Raidel arrived at the Prime Minister's Office.

Two of the three major players of the National Defense Forces visited together, and Hitler had to pay attention to it, not to mention that they claimed that there were important combat plans to be submitted.

Seeing Chen Dao following behind the two, a faint surprise flashed in Hitler's eyes.

Hitler nodded to Chen Dao, then sat on the chair in the middle of the conference table, pointed at Keitel, Braushich and others and said to Goring and Redel: "You are submitting a new combat plan for Norway. I think it is necessary for the Supreme Command and the Army Command to participate, so I called them."

Goring was about to find face in front of Kettle, Braushich and others, so of course he raised his hands to agree. He said modestly: "Martyr Raidel and I only proposed a combat concept. The details need to be improved by the Supreme Command, and the army must be implemented. I also need the guidance of General Kettle and Braushich. With all the people, can we start?"

With Hitler's approval, Chen Dao walked to the wall opposite Hitler in the conference room and faced Hitler and said to Hitler: "Yesterday, the Air Force's intelligence department intercepted a telegram, which was sent by the Finnish Embassy in France to Helsinki, the capital of Finland, which was inscribed in the contents of Britain and France planning a battle to attack Norway. They will organize an expeditionary force to occupy the port of Narvik. After occupying Narvik, they may have greater military operations to occupy the entire Norway."

Goering handed the copy of the information he had prepared to Hitler and others, and there was a lot of discussion in the conference room.

"I think we should implement the "Wish River Exercise" combat plan in advance and occupy Norway first. Otherwise, once Norway is occupied by the British and French, the consequences will be unimaginable." Keitel said anxiously after reading the information.

"General Keitel, I also know the importance of Norway, so today's meeting was there. Don't be anxious, listen to General Rosen's explanation first." Golin said to Keitel with a smile.

"Let General Rosen explain the new plan first, and then we will discuss it." Hitler said.

After receiving Hitler's instructions, Chen Dao continued: "Marty Goring attached great importance to this information after receiving it. He immediately found Marshal Redell to discuss the response plan. After a day and night of research yesterday, this "Gratitude Plan" was created."

Hitler glanced at Goering and Raidel with approval, thinking that no matter what the plan was, at least their attitude was very positive.

Redel recalled yesterday's situation expressionlessly, thinking that Goering did call him after dinner, and the two spent half an hour discussing how to convince Hitler. In addition, the daytime meeting time was only two hours in total. Where did this phrase "after a day and a night of research" come from.

Thinking that he and Gorene are currently in the same camp and are aware of Hitler's approval gaze, Radell did not point it out at the moment, but just continued to listen to Chen Dao's explanation of the plan.

Goering also felt Hitler's praise, thinking that Heinz still cared about him and did not forget to support him at this time. Should he hold aside and take the initiative to invite Heinz home?

Keitel and Braushich's eyes swept across Goring and Redel's faces at the same time, and a common idea came into being in his mind. When did their relationship become so good? Have the Air Force and the Navy secretly joined forces?

Chen Dao saw the reactions of the people in the conference room, but pretended to be unaware of them and continued: "The purpose of the Gratitude Plan is to use the actions of Britain and France to attack Norway to maximize Germany's interests and minimize casualties in the Norwegian battle. This is from a military perspective. From a political perspective, we must turn Norway into our firm ally, not an occupied area. And we can also occupy the moral commanding heights.

The Gratitude Plan consists of five actions: Operation Shock Wave, Operation Deutsche Welle, Operation Beach, Operation Liberation and Intercept.”

The gratitude plan is just a combat concept and does not include details. Chen Dao finished the explanation in just about twenty minutes.

"Finally, I want to remind everyone that Germany is a country full of chivalrous spirit, and German soldiers are also descendants of the glorious German knights. Now, the Norwegian people who once raised thousands of German children will be poisoned by the war. We cannot sit idly by. We must let the Norwegian people know that the Germans know how to be grateful, so this plan is called the "Gratitude Plan". After Chen Dao said that, he returned to his seat.

Hitler said: "There is no problem with the Oscillation Wave Operation and Deutsche Voice Operation, I agree. There is no problem with the Liberation Operation and the Intercept Operation. The key to this plan is to seize the beach operation. Can you ensure that this operation is completed before the British and French occupy the entire Norway?"

"The Air Force is confident of completing the beach grabbing operation. Not to mention that before Britain and France occupy the entire Norway, even if Britain and France occupy the entire Norway, the Air Force is confident of re-occupying......Liberate Norway. Of course, whether the beach grabbing operation can be successful depends on whether the army has confidence?" Goering said confidently.

Redell and Goering secretly passed away last night and took the initiative to help: "The Navy is also confident that it will assist the Air Force and the Army in completing the beach grabbing operation."

Braushich was stunned by Goring and Redel's kick, and immediately became embarrassed. The Air Force Commander and the Navy Commander had already swear to announce in front of the head of state that he had confidence in completing the beach grab. Do you think of the army without confidence? Then what would the head of state think of himself? What would the army?

Braushich was about to speak, and Hitler asked: "How long can our iron ore reserves last? How long will this battle last?"

"The Battle of Norway will end at the latest in early July," Chen Dao said.

"Are you sure it's this time? Not longer? Don't underestimate the fighting power of the British and French people." Keitel asked.

"Of course I'm sure, because the French battle will end at the latest in early July. If France is defeated and surrendered, the British will withdraw Norwegian expeditionary forces from the country to protect local security." Chen Dao said.

Goering was eager to find face in front of Kettle and Brauchic, so he simply took the initiative and said, "General Rosen is right. We can defeat France in up to eight weeks. After France is defeated, the British and French expeditionary forces in Norway will definitely escape, so the Norwegian battle will definitely end in early July."

After saying that, Goring didn't look at Keitel's reaction, and turned his head to Hitler and said: "The reserves of iron ore are very sufficient to support the consumption during this period. Moreover, summer is coming, and the ports on the eastern coast of Sweden will be thawed, and the ore of the Swedish Jelival iron ore can be shipped directly from the eastern port of Sweden."

Hitler lowered his head and showed a deep thought expression on his face. Seeing this, Chen Dao decided to take the opportunity to finish the fight and dispel Hitler's doubts in one fell swoop.

"First of the People's Republic of China, the risk of the beach grabbing operation is not as great as expected."

"Why do you say that?" Hitler said.

"Because there is a Mr. Gisling in Norway who will help us," Chen Dao said.

Chen Dao's words awakened Hitler, and the doubts in Hitler's mind were swept away. Braushich noticed the change in Hitler's expression and hurriedly said: "The Army is also confident of completing the beach grabbing operation."

"Since you all have confidence, I have confidence, too." Hitler said confidently. "I'm waiting to see how the British looked when they were humiliated."

"I have another proposal, which is about the Netherlands." Chen Dao said.

"What proposal?" Hitler asked.

"I suggest abolishing the Dutch Campaign and transferring troops to Norway to ensure the smooth implementation of the Norwegian Campaign. The Netherlands is far less important than Norway."

"I object that occupying the Netherlands can allow Group B to encircle the enemy troops in Belgium from the north," Keitel said.

Hitler looked at Gorene: "You once said that in the future war against Britain, the Dutch airport will play a very important role. Now Heinz proposes to cancel the Dutch campaign, do you agree or oppose it."

"I agree with his proposal, and Norway is more important than the Netherlands. As for those airports, perhaps after the Battle of France, Britain will talk to us, and these airports will completely lose their meaning," said Goering.

"If Britain does not negotiate peace with us, we can carry out the Dutch battle after the Battle of France and Norway. The Dutch will last for up to three days under our attack." Chen Dao continued.

Chen Dao suddenly remembered what his elder brother-in-law Earl Folk said, and a trace of inspiration burst out in his mind.

"From a political perspective, I think a neutral Netherlands is more in our interest."

"From a political perspective? Soldiers should stay away from politics." Keitel said.

"That's your opinion, don't impose it on me." Chen Dao said.

"Why is a neutral Netherlands more in Germany's interests? I need your explanation," Hitler asked.

"If the UK does not negotiate peace with us, we are still in the blockade of the British Royal Navy and cannot directly obtain the resources we are scarce, such as oil. Although we can buy oil through neutral countries such as Sweden, Spain, Turkey and Romania, I think it is far from enough. So we need the Netherlands as a neutral country to purchase oil for us. Why is it the Netherlands, not Italy, Yugoslavia or other countries? The reason is very simple, because the Netherlands has Shell Oil."

Hitler suddenly realized: "Thanks to you remind me, I almost made a fatal mistake. I announced that the Battle of the Netherlands was cancelled, and the 9th Armored Division was reserved as the general reserve. According to the battlefield situation, it decided to invest in France or Norway. All the remaining troops were transferred to the Norwegian battlefield to ensure the victory of the Norwegian battle.

Also, after the meeting, the intelligence department will immediately send Shell Oil's information to the Prime Minister's Office. Keitel, you are responsible for improving the details of the "Gratitude Plan". Braushichi, you are responsible for adjusting the details of the Manstein-Rosen plan after the cancellation of the Dutch Battle.

Whoever you have to speak, if not, I will announce the end of the meeting,” Hitler said.
Chapter completed!