Battle of the Third Reich

"China? My head of state. I don’t know much about this country. If you want to understand the situation in China, I suggest you ask General Falkenhausen. He once served in Germany for a while. The general counsel of the advisory board should know the ancient eastern country better than I did, and I heard that he had established a good personal friendship with the Chinese president."

Blumberg answered with a smile.

"I know, Marshal. I just want to know your personal views on China. Well, including the war that is going on there now. I think you must have paid attention to what happened there."

Xu Jun put down the teacup and picked up the silver plate filled with chocolate.

"Ah, thank you, my head."

Blumberg twisted a piece of chocolate from the silver plate before him.

"My head of state, as I said before, I don’t know much about China. I just learned about the situation in that country from newspapers and some literature. There may be many errors in it, I hope it will not cause you What effect.

This country is the center of Asia, with a huge population and rich resources. It used to have uncountable wealth and built a splendid ancient civilization. But in modern times, his situation has become very bad.

I learned from the travel notes of some German businessmen that year, the Chinese government once refused to join the ranks of world civilized countries for a long time. They almost rejected all new things and knowledge, and even refused to carry out normal diplomacy with other countries. Business activities. For almost a hundred years, their development almost stagnated, and there were riots, wars and famine everywhere in the country.

China’s rulers are foolish and arrogant, and the state’s rights are in the hands of an elderly Mongolian woman. His officials are greedy to a shocking point.

Forty years ago, a cult supported by the Chinese government began wanton murder of foreign nationals, and German diplomats seeking protection from the Chinese government at that time died due to the ambush of Chinese government troops. As a result, Germany united almost all countries of the civilized world to wage a crusade against the Chinese government. To my surprise, this war won without much loss.

However, serious war crimes occurred in this war, and the British and French looted the royal palace and royal garden of the Chinese royal family. I am gratified that the German army was unable to participate in the atrocities because of its slow response. This should be attributed to the stupidity of the commander Wadsi at the time. General Loeb should be very clear about what happened during that time. During the Second War, you can ask him about the details of this war.

What we cannot deny is that the German army had serious military discipline problems in China at that time. There were several massacres of Chinese civilians and the robbery of the Chinese Royal Observatory. The German commander General Waldsi obviously forgot the honor of a German **, The German police under his command became a group of professional bandits, and the Germans' performance in this war was shameful.

When the war ended, Germany gained the right to station an army in China. It was a port city called Qingdao. We didn't lose that territory until after the last war.

Then a revolution broke out in China, the emperor was overthrown, and then there was a long warlord separatist, large-scale war, the country wandered on the verge of division for almost ten years.

When the country was unified again under the leadership of a government, the new leader faced a broken mess, and everything had to start from scratch.

In the report handed to me after the German advisory team returned to China, I saw their determination to rise from the ruins. Germany imported the latest industrial technology machinery and a large number of new weapons into China. With the help of Germany, the Chinese Work hard to build their industrial system and national defense system. It is a pity that then a war with the Japanese Empire took place, and the Japanese offensive disrupted their overall revival plan, otherwise there will be another situation in this war.

Regarding the Sino-Japanese War, I have read the secret report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I think you must have read that document. The terrible atrocities described in that document made me lose all good feelings about the Japanese Empire. I sympathize with those sufferings. Serious Chinese, if there is no war, I really want to see for myself what this country that can create an ancient civilization with a starting point looks like. "

It can be heard that Blumberg is a history lover, and his understanding of China is not as shallow as he said.

Although it may be because he hasn't figured out Xu Jun's real thoughts, he made some reservations when he explained China's recent situation, but Xu Jun was gratified that the old soldier expressed his fearlessness to the Japanese army. Disgust.

It seems that the two years of hardship have made him realize it. He has now restored his sense of honor and confidence as a soldier, and is no longer as timid as he was when facing Hitler.

"Well, my marshal, I am very happy that you can tell me this. As you said before, that ancient country has suffered so much, and now someone must reach out to help him. I want to send one When the diplomatic delegation goes to China, I have now confirmed that you will be the best person to serve as the head of the delegation."

Xu Jun lifted the tea cup and said with a smile.

"Wait a minute, my head."

Blumberg's eyes widened in shock.

"Did you summon me for this matter? My head, I refused to accept this appointment."

Blumberg stood up with a brush, and said with a serious expression.

"My head, General Weiler is here."

Disenhofen opened the door of the office.

"My head."

Weierle strode recently with a briefcase.

"Ah, Lord Blumberg, nice to meet you."

Weierle went to the sofa and nodded.

"You are just here. I'm discussing his new appointment with the Marshal. But now it seems that he doesn't like this position very much."

Xu Jun said with a smile.

"How could this be? My head, didn't you explain to the marshal the importance of this appointment?"

Weierle showed a surprised expression.

"No, I haven't had time to tell the marshal the relevant details, he has already rejected the appointment."

Xu Jun replied with a smile, and then he waved to Blumberg, who looked like a pillar.

"Sit down first, my marshal. Can you explain to me and the Chief of Staff of Wehrler why you refused?"

"This...my head..."

Blumberg couldn't help but hesitated, only to realize that he was a little reckless in front of him.

Is it because of the depression in these years that has made me impetuous? In the face of the imperial ducái, he directly refused the appointment of the other party, and even three years ago, he couldn't do it even with a gun against him. And if the ducái in front of him is as paranoid as his predecessor, he can immediately send himself to the dock of the military court and have every reason to stay rotten in the military prison.

"Don't worry, my marshal. I'm not Hitler. If you have a reason to refuse this appointment, I am very willing to reconsider the leader."

Xu Jun handed the chocolate plate to Weiller.

"My head of state, thank you very much for your tolerance. I swear I never meant to despise your authority. I just think I am a professional soldier and do not have any diplomatic experience. You let me be the head of a diplomatic mission , I’m afraid I can’t fulfill the mission you gave..."

Blumberg said hesitantly.

"Is there any other reason besides this?"

Xu Jun squinted at Blumberg who had seen sweat on his forehead.

"And...and there is...my head."

Blumberg swallowed, then said aloud with an outcast expression.

"I don't think that at this time, before the European war has finally won the final victory, it is not a wise decision for Germany to intervene in the war in distant Asia.

Germany has no important interest links with Asian countries. Of course, we have had a period of cooperation with China, but this relationship has begun to cool down in three or eight years, and the official exchanges have basically been cut off.

I admit that I am very sympathetic to China's experience, and I am also very willing to help the Chinese if there is a chance. However, I think that sympathy is not enough to plunge us into a long war between Asian countries. We don’t have a colony in Asia, no military bases, or even influence, and across a large area of ​​enemy control, I really don’t know how we can help China, and what benefits Germany can get from it. "

"Hehehe, Marshal, you must not know the plan of the head of state. You know, when I first heard the plan of the head of state, my reaction at that time was almost the same as that of you.

At the time, I also felt that this proposal was not in the interest of Germany, although I also sympathized with China's situation.

But when the head of state told me the whole plan, I immediately changed my mind. Don't underestimate the wisdom of the head of state, how can he not see these issues that you are worried about. I advise you to relax with a cup of tea first and let the head of state explain to you slowly. I dare to guarantee that you will be very willing to take up this appointment after listening. If it wasn’t for the Battle of England to be launched soon, I would even like to ask the head of state to hand me this glorious task. This is a mission that can be recorded in the annals of history. "

Weierle smiled and added water to Blumberg's glass.

"Well, my marshal, please listen to me with peace of mind now, what you hear below will be the top secret of the empire, absolutely no leakage is allowed, this is related to the national security and interests of Germany, I hope you Can understand the importance of this issue."

After seeing Blemberg nod solemnly, Xu Jun took a cup of tea and took a sip of tea. After clearing his throat, he said with a serious face: "Before discussing the mission mission, I want to let you know about the The Three Asias New Asia Strategy."

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