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Berlin
German National Workers' Party Headquarters
Strasser was playing with a palm-sized crystal, its delicate and transparent surface refracting the light from the chandelier above the office, creating a particularly colorful display.
The crystal was a birthday gift from the Krupp Company to Strasser. This crystal was mined in Brazil and is quite expensive, and Krupp specifically sent someone to deliver it to Strasser's office.
Although Strasser did not intend to celebrate his birthday extravagantly, as was the practice within the ethnic group and the Labour Party, Krupp, who was concerned about his own standing, still tried hard to leave a good impression on Strasser.
The reason the Krupp Company developed so quickly was that they could acquire the assets of other companies in Germany at a minimal cost with the support of the ethnic group and the Labour Party. Additionally, Strasser had specifically recruited some well-known historical technical talents to enhance the level of weapon research at Krupp Company.
Otherwise, do you think the workers' benefits at the Krupp Company are so good? It's not because the wages they receive exceed the value they create. In a typical enterprise, if they do not exploit their workers harshly enough, they will fall behind in market competition or even go bankrupt. Only enterprises supported by power do not have to worry about costs. Although the Krupp Company has become the largest arms manufacturer in Germany, far surpassing the following BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Krupp himself is also hailed in the business world as the "King of Arms."
However, the program and policies of the Labour Party still made Krupp feel like he was walking on thin ice. He feared that today Strasser could send people to seize those bourgeois companies, and tomorrow they could come for his home. After all, the Krupp Company was not fundamentally different from other companies; it just offered better benefits than many others.
For example, the Eight-Hour Workday and Paid Leave, as well as Two Days Off and Five Social Insurance and One Housing Fund, workers are quite satisfied with the treatment from the Krupp Company. However, whether Krupp can maintain control over its industry ultimately depends on Strasser's intentions, which is why he spares no effort in trying to please this leader. He has tried every possible way to strengthen his relationship with Strasser, including personally gifting him a villa or presenting him with a luxury car.
If he had a daughter, he would definitely send her to Strasser's bed without hesitation. Strasser once told Krupp that he didn't need these things to secure his position; in fact, Strasser was a pragmatist. However, Krupp insisted on sending them, so these items eventually ended up in the Labour Party's treasury. It's a joke; Strasser doesn't need these things at all.
He is the leader of the Labour Party, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Defense Forces, holding one-third of the seats in Congress, and has significant influence in the government.
Even if he has no money, as long as he desires something, he can easily obtain it; it's just that Strasser is not enthusiastic about these matters.
"Leader, Mr. Krupp is truly generous. As far as I know, the crystal he had someone acquire is worth at least ten million Marks."
Heinrich looked at the large crystal in Strasser's hand, somewhat surprised by Krupp's extravagant spending. Ten million Marks was an amount he could never earn in his lifetime; his monthly salary was less than a thousand Marks. Of course, this amount was still quite significant. In 1928, the exchange rate of Marks to dollars was approximately two and a half to one, meaning a thousand Marks equaled four hundred dollars.
According to purchasing power calculations, four hundred dollars in 1928 is equivalent to six thousand dollars today, which is already at the level of the Middle Class.
Additionally, as an important institution of the party, there were extra allowances and bonuses, making Heydrich's compensation sufficient for him to purchase property in Berlin within a few years. Comparing this to the difficulties ordinary people face when trying to buy a house within the Fifth Ring Road in Beijing gives you an idea of the disparity.
The welfare benefits at all levels of the Labour Party are quite good, as this was specifically requested by Strasser.
First, this can increase the work motivation of party members, and second, it can also unite people's hearts.
Ideals are important, but life is also important; one cannot afford to have a low salary.
However, the Labour Party's crackdown on corruption is very severe. Once someone is found to be using their position for embezzlement and corruption, they may face execution or be sent to a labor camp for re-education, and this is permanent.
Strasser warned all party members that he paid them high salaries to silence those who claimed they could not survive without engaging in corruption. If they faced difficulties, they could speak to the party, and the party would do its best to help them. However, if they used this reason to justify corruption, they should not blame Strasser for being unkind.
"Reinhardt, you know I'm not interested in this. I prefer the bracelet that Anna gave me."
Strasser raised his wrist, where a delicate necklace hung. Although it was simple, it was handmade by Anna, and Strasser liked it very much.
"Let's not talk about that anymore. Are your people ready? Recently, the Vanguard personnel have been busy evacuating the crowd, so they might not be able to spare many. If you're short on people, I can send the First Infantry Division to assist you."
"There's no need, Führer. We have enough manpower. Just give the order, and we can start acting immediately," Heydrich confidently replied.
"Since that's the case, I command you to launch an attack on the traitors immediately. Feel free to act as you see fit; I will take full responsibility for everything." Strasser slammed the crystal down on the table, raising concerns that this priceless crystal might shatter.
Halle is a major city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, known for its prevalence of anti-Semitism. The ethnic group promoting "opposition to Jewish capital," the Labour Party, quickly gained significant support here. To the people here, anti-Jewish sentiment and opposition to Jewish capital seem to be the same.
Moreover, the Labour Party promised to bring better living conditions and more decent jobs to the people here, and they are indeed fulfilling their promises. As a result, the Labour Party quickly became the largest party in Halle.
Every year, Halle holds a grand anti-Jewish campaign, with nearly everyone in the city participating; it has seemingly become a habit. On this day each year, people form long lines, carrying torches through the streets at night, with banners displaying slogans such as "Expel the Jewish people" and "Hail Germany."
Often at this time, the Jewish people in the city would consciously close their doors and windows, then huddle at home waiting for dawn. They knew that the people in the parade were just shouting slogans and did not really intend to take action. However, today's parade was somewhat different, as many individuals holding clubs and entrenching shovels had mixed into the parade. They appeared serious, in stark contrast to the frenzied crowd nearby.
"Mom, what are these people going to do?"
In the attic of a house on the street, a little girl who clearly has Jewish ancestry asked her mother.
"Don't speak, Quinn. We just need to wait until dawn; everything will be over then."
His mother said with a serious expression that Halle had always been at the forefront of anti-Semitism in the country. Life for the Jewish people living here had never been easy, as discrimination was a part of their daily lives. Even though the Quinn family was not particularly wealthy, they were labeled as vampires, especially during the period of inflation in 1923.
Originally, she was worried that life would become more difficult for her family after the extreme anti-Semitic Labour Party took control of Halle. Quinn's mother even considered relocating when she learned that the anti-Semitic Labour Party had become the largest party in Halle.
Fortunately, the situation did not develop as she feared. The Labour Party seemed indifferent to Jewish people like Quinn's family and took almost no action against them. Several planned speeches called for workers to unite and fight for their rights, which relieved Quinn for the time being; enduring the disdain of their neighbors was still bearable.
Under the watchful eyes of the mother and daughter, they saw a man emerge from the Parade procession, holding a trumpet as he walked to the front of the Parade line.
When Quinn saw the man's face, she nearly screamed.
The man was none other than Quinn's father, who had Jewish heritage, and at that moment, he was wearing an armband with the Hammer and Sword emblem.
Is this world crazy? A Jewish person has joined an anti-Semitic organization? The minds of the mother and daughter have completely shut down at this moment.
"Comrades! The owner of Khalil's largest factory, Halle City Electric Company, is a Jewish person who exploits employees. To save costs, he assigns the workload of two employees to one, but only pays them for eight hours of work a day and does not provide Two Days Off."
"You all say, shouldn't we hang these Jewish people?" The man shouted into the crowd with a megaphone. "That's right! We should hang them!"
Someone in the crowd echoed.
"Then let's put we into practice. The Labour Party has passed a resolution at the Congress today, calling for a crackdown on Jewish capital nationwide.
All actions against Jewish capital must be led by the Labour Party, and that is legitimate!"
The Halle Party branch has authorized us to ruthlessly strike against Jewish capital, and now we can do whatever we want to that Jewish Boss!
"Come on! Let's hang these Jewish people and return the wealth they have drained from the German people back to the people!"
Quinn's Father shouted at the crowd, his face flushed with excitement.
The crowd in front of him was no different. Under the correct guidance of the ethnic group and the Labour Party, the people of Halle had a glimmer in their eyes.
Led by the vanguard and the Strasser Youth League, this angry mob surged toward the headquarters of the Halle City Electric Company, determined to bring down those true vampires who had stolen the fruits of their labor.
If anyone doubted that such a large movement could disrupt social order, Strasser would smile and tell them that the Germanic people were more united than ever at this moment.
If someone questions the necessity of violent actions, Strasser would tell them that revolution is not a dinner party. If there are still doubts about whether the actions against Jewish capital will ultimately escalate, Strasser would seriously ask: Do you understand Germany? Have you been to Germany? The ones who know the situation in Germany best are not you, but the Germans themselves; your judgments are misguided because you lack understanding of Germany!
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