The expressions of the workers changed. Seeing the black muzzles of the guns in the hands of the army, many people began to feel afraid.
Seeing that the enthusiasm and fanaticism among these workers began to slowly subside, Mainz felt a little relieved.
Humans are emotional animals. When their emotions are aroused, they tend to become hot-headed and do things that are usually unimaginable.
Just like now, these workers were excited by the words of the man on the podium. If they were not allowed to calm down, they might really dare to fight against the army without fear of death.
At this time, the only ones who can calm them down are probably their relatives.
Sure enough, when Mainz mentioned the workers' families, their minds began to calm down.
Although what the Bolshevik on the podium said made the workers look forward to it, after all, it is a matter for the future, and it is hard to say whether it can be realized.
But at this time, the army's dark muzzle has been aimed at them, and the threat to their lives is very close. If they make the wrong choice, they will most likely die here. There are many workers among the workers who are not afraid of death. If they are, they will die here. , they will not come here to participate in the rally.
But whether you are afraid of death is one thing; whether you are willing to involve your family is another matter.
Thinking of their wives, children, and children at home, the enthusiasm of many workers quickly faded. They retreated silently to both sides, obviously unwilling to confront the army.
"Don't listen to them, they are threatening everyone. If everyone doesn't unite to overthrow them now, they will definitely settle accounts with us in the future!"
The Bolshevik on the podium obviously did not expect such an unexpected episode, so he was a little panicked.
Mainz could hear that his tone was very panicked, and even his voice had a vibrato.
But what he said But the words had an effect, and the workers began to hesitate again. They began to wonder if they would really be liquidated by the army if they left like this. If the army really wanted to settle accounts, it would be better to follow them here. Let's fight!
So, the eyes of the people who had just calmed down looked at the army with hostility again, and the atmosphere became dangerous again.
Mainz took a deep look at the man on the podium and said loudly:"Brother workers, I guarantee with my personality that those who put down their arms today and leave here will not be liquidated. As long as you do not break the law or resist the country, I guarantee the life safety of you and your families!"
"Humph, you are just talking nonsense, why should I believe you? You say you won't liquidate us now, but you just want us to lay down our weapons and not resist.
After you collect our weapons, won't our life and death be completely in your hands? Who can guarantee that you can keep your promise then? Mainz took a deep breath.
At this point, he could only use this trick:"My name is Mainz von Levinsky, and my father is Edward von Levinsky.
" General, Field Marshal Hindenburg is my uncle, and I guarantee what I say with the honor of my family and military!
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As soon as these words came out, the crowd immediately exploded.
No one thought that the young officer opposite had such a profound background. Those big names who usually only appeared in newspapers actually had such a relationship with him, so many people People began to choose to believe in Mainz. At least the honor of Prussian soldiers was always strong. They kept their word and had a good reputation.
Some people were very shocked. They did not expect a person with such a deep relationship. They would make such a guarantee for their personal safety.
As a result, many workers became fond of the young officer in front of them.
Some even exclaimed:"Comrade Major, you just said your name is Mainz." Von Levinsky right?"
A worker seemed to have thought of something, and quickly took out the newspaper he bought the day before yesterday, and eagerly searched it in the newspaper.
This newspaper was the Hans Evening News on November 12, and the front page headline of the newspaper was about Pakistan. News about the fighting in the Stone area.
In this huge section, a name was blackened and mentioned repeatedly, and this name was Mainz von Levinsky!
"Well, this is indeed my name, it's guaranteed to be fake!
Mainz said with a smile.
After hearing his answer, the worker immediately said excitedly:"Look, everyone, he is the fighting hero in the Bastogne area. It was he who beat the damn Gauls at the last moment." The sun never sets!"
"He is our country's hero!"
"Yes, anyone who beats up the Gauls is a hero worthy of respect!"
Although the workers were instigated by the Bolsheviks, they were also simple patriots. They also wanted to protect the country of Hans from the bottom of their hearts, so when they encountered people like Mainz who were really on the battlefield The workers all respected and even worshiped the combat heroes who had made meritorious deeds!
With such a mass base, Mainz's next work became much easier.
After learning his identity as a fighting hero, they all put down their weapons and left the square. Soon there were only a few die-hard Bolsheviks left in the square.
Now that the workers who really didn't want to cause trouble had left, what was left of them? As a die-hard element, Mainz naturally doesn't have a good face!
"Take them all!"
Following his order, a hundred German soldiers swarmed forward and subdued all the few remaining Bolsheviks.
But the middle-aged man who had been talking nonsense on the podium to confuse people suddenly saw what was going on. After something went wrong, I thought about running away, but ended up running into Mainz.
"Sir, where are you going?"
Mainz said with a smile. From his warm smile, the middle-aged man felt deep fear!
"You, didn't you say before that you were willing to go home and that you would ensure everyone's life safety? I want to go home now, you can't hurt me, let me go!"
"oh? Yeah? Did I say that?"
"Of course I said it. Thousands of people heard it just now. Do you want to cheat?"
Seemingly feeling the tolerance in Mainz's tone, the middle-aged man felt a lot more at ease, and even his tone began to become aggressive.
Mainz sneered:"I think you are mistaken, right? I am talking about the worker brothers, not you Bolsheviks!"
"Get them all for me!"