Fengxian Jiangshan
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Due to the urgency of the matter, Zhang Tingshu hurried to Rome after only enjoying the sunshine for one day.They first stopped at the manor of Old Ciano, where the luxury and heritage of the old aristocrats are reflected everywhere.
Compared with Chinese-style garden buildings, Western manors also have a different taste, which made Zhang Tingshu nod frequently.Old Ciano personally greeted them at the gate. After meeting, Zhang Tingshu and the others entered the living room after exchanging pleasantries.
Zhang Xueliang first said with a smile: "These days, we can see that the support rate of the Fascist Party is getting higher and higher, and its power is getting stronger and stronger. I believe that in the near future, it will definitely become the ruling party in Italy."
"Indeed, our cause is right, Mr. Mussolini, a great leader. This country needs radical change. Italy cannot follow Britain and France cowardly. We must build a strong country, with and A land that matches our dignity..."
When the fascist program was mentioned, the old Ciano was also eloquent. Zhang Tingshu and Zhang Xueliang looked at each other, it was really unbearable, but they had to listen.
After the old Ciano spoke passionately for 5 minutes, he finally stopped: "Of course, we are still in some troubles, the most important of which is the attitude of the military. These greedy soldiers need a lot of money. fed by the money."
"Monsieur Earl, we may be able to help a little."
When the old Ciano heard this, he suddenly became energetic and said with a smile: "I have heard that you just defeated the Japanese in the Far East. I think this is a commendable victory. Our two distant countries , perhaps more cooperation can be carried out.”
Zhang Tingshu also said with a smile: "We have heard that Italy has made many remarkable achievements in the field of military technology, and we have a lot of resources, and we can exchange what we need. The future must be very bright."
While talking, suddenly a servant came to deliver a letter, saying that Mussolini had arrived, and old Ciano could only leave to greet him. Up and down, are full of vitality.
"Old friend, those damn businessmen are unwilling to provide financial support. I need a sum of money urgently now. Those stupid generals will not support us if they don't see the money!"
Looking at the anxious Mussolini, the old Ciano suddenly laughed: "Dear leader, I think someone can help solve this trouble, I have two young friends here, they may bring the best information!"
The old Ciano brought Mussolini to the living room. When he saw two young oriental faces, Mussolini was also surprised. After the old Ciano made an introduction, Mussolini also shook hands with Zhang Xueliang very gracefully. , and said with a smile: "Thank you for your help. In the future, there will definitely be rich rewards."
The Chinese pay attention to reserve, and are very repulsed by this kind of blatant exchange of money and power. However, in the West, this is a high-sounding political donation, and there is no need to shy away from it.
Zhang Xueliang also said with a smile: "Dear Mr. Mussolini, we believe that you will become one of the greatest figures in the history of Italy. It is also our honor to cooperate with you."
Zhang Tingshu also smiled and said: "We have an open-pit iron mine with reserves of 30 billion tons, and we really want to find a partner. If the Italian company is willing to undertake it, I believe this will be a beneficial cooperation for both parties."
When Mussolini heard this, his eyes lit up. Italy is also a country with poor resources, and its industrial development has been constrained, so he will actively seek expansion. Now that he has an opportunity, how can he let it go? Impressed.
Chapter 683 Christie Hanging
Mussolini and Hitler are actually similar. Before they came to power, they were very embarrassed. They organized party members, engaged in street movements, publicized their ideas everywhere, and bought powerful officials and generals. They needed money everywhere.
Now it was the most critical period for him to reach the summit, and suddenly a huge pie hit his head, making Mosselli almost dizzy.A large iron mine is not just as simple as funds. Once this project is established, it can buy big domestic capitalists.
Mussolini can boast that although he is not in power, he can help everyone obtain huge profits. What a remarkable achievement this is.Moreover, this cooperation also involves two warships, and it is a large profit. The shipyard will definitely be grateful to him. This kind of military cooperation can bring benefits to the military.
Western powers have long regarded China as a paradise for adventurers, and Britain and France have long made a lot of money, while Italy can only watch and have no ability to eat, but once this project is implemented, Italy will be able to open up the Chinese market .
Thinking of this, Mussolini couldn't sit still anymore. He said eagerly: "I very much agree with this cooperation, and I will definitely do my best to promote the cooperation between the two parties."
Zhang Tingshu also had experience this time, so he didn’t promise anything hastily, but said with a smile: “Mr. Mussolini, I also talked about this cooperation with the Americans, but the Americans were pressured by Japan and were unwilling to cooperate with us. In particular, the Washington Conference is about to be held, and Italy is also one of the participating parties. If you are under pressure from Japan, what measures will you take?"
"Let those dwarfs go to hell!" Mussolini said nonchalantly: "Compromise with the Japanese is a desecration of the dignity of Italy. Even if the current government agrees, I will not agree after I take office. You can completely tear up the agreement." , the cooperation between Italy and China, must not be allowed to change."
Mussolini said aggressively, Zhang Tingshu and Zhang Xueliang glanced at each other and nodded.This is the advantage of dealing with a dictator. He can agree to something without any scruples, without worrying about changes in the middle.
Of course, Mussolini is not a real dictator, after all, he has not really been in power yet.But the more so, the more it means that he is a potential stock and can be boldly invested.
Zhang Tingshu said with a smile: "In this case, I can also make two guarantees. In the first year, I can provide the National Fascist Party with 100 million US dollars in funding, and second, after Mr. Mussolini came to power, the annual purchase quota from Italy At least it will reach more than 500 million."
Two huge baits were thrown, and Mussolini was completely moved.This daring guy immediately signed a draft contract with Zhang Tingshu, and then immediately started making preparations.
Italy has no precedent for building a high-speed heavy cruiser.So it had to be redesigned.At this time, Wu Yulin also sent specialized technical personnel to discuss with the personnel of the Italian shipyard.
Finally, the design index was taken out. The standard displacement exceeds 203 tons, and the full-load displacement is about 55 tons. The main gun is three triple-mounted 8mm 120-caliber artillery.The secondary guns are eight 40mm guns and six quadruple 30mm anti-aircraft guns.The maximum speed is 15 knots, the cruise capability is 8000 nautical miles at [-] knots, and it can carry four seaplanes.
Judging from these performances, it is almost the same as the New Orleans-class cruisers in the United States.This level of cruiser was also the first-class warship with the best performance in the United States before World War II, and it also made repeated military exploits during World War II.
Compared with the New Orleans class, the warships produced by the Italians have little difference in speed and endurance.Moreover, Italy is a Mediterranean country. They design warships and focus entirely on such a bathing pool as the Mediterranean Sea. It is a bit embarrassing to expect them to have an ocean-going concept.
However, this basically met Feng Jun's requirements. According to the agreement, the cost of a warship was 650 million US dollars, but Feng Jun only needed to pay half of the price, and the other half was guaranteed by the bank and repaid with iron ore.
This is also a win-win proposal. Feng Jun has reduced the payment of cash, Italy has obtained a stable source of iron ore, and the banking industry can also get a share of it. Everyone is happy.
Zhang Tingshu and Zhang Xueliang stayed in Italy for a while and inspected a large number of military enterprises. As an old industrialized country, Italy's technical level is not much worse than that of the United States. It's just that this country is too bad at fighting. The bad army has ruined Italy. The name of the military industry.
As the commander of the tank division, Zhang Tingshu lost his position temporarily, but he was still very sensitive to various new technologies. He also spent a lot of money and signed many agreements.In fact, this is also Zhang Tingshu's strategy, to kidnap as many Italian military enterprises as possible. Even if the Japanese put pressure on them, the Italian government will not necessarily risk offending these enterprises and suspend cooperation.
During the time in Rome, Mussolini asked his daughter Ada to accompany them in order to show how much he valued Zhang Xueliang and Zhang Tingshu. .
After leaving Italy, they went to Berlin. After two years of development, Germany has become the main partner of Fengjun. A large number of young officers and college students have entered German schools, and some can even be seen on the streets. Shadows of Chinese students and businessmen.
Randall, who had visited China before, came to meet Zhang Tingshu in person, and gave Zhang Tingshu a warm hug as soon as he met Randall.
"Great job, my friend. I have seen your battle reports on the Korean peninsula. I think the successful use of tanks in combat is the key factor for your victory. And you are now the best tank commander in the world, and you can come to Germany , is our honor."
Zhang Tingshu also smiled and said: "Don't flatter me, I came to Germany with a pilgrimage heart, I always think that Germany has too many things to praise in the military, and my elder brother also admires the German military. in every possible way."
Randall shook his head and smiled bitterly: "But we are still defeated. The mighty Germany has turned into the ghost it is today."
"There is a saying in China that a gentleman takes revenge. Ten years is not too late. I believe that sooner or later Germany will become a powerful country!"
Randall nodded slightly: "According to the original plan, you can enter the Berlin Military Academy to study, which is the cradle of the best generals in Germany, Clausewitz, Old Moltke, Schlieffen, Ludendorff, all from here But it’s a pity that Britain and France have shut down this great military academy, so they can only arrange you to the Munich Military Academy.”
Speaking of this, Randall's fists were already clenched, and his joints were all white.The Berlin Military Academy, which is also his alma mater, is the headquarters of the German Junkers, representing the top level of German military affairs.After the defeat in World War I, it was forcibly closed. Every time you think of it, any German soldier will feel sincere shame.
Zhang Xueliang also said: "Hedong for 30 years, and Hexi for 30 years. The more shameful it is, the more we have to fight. Just like my motherland, it is falling apart and the great powers are rampant. We understand how Germany feels. One day, those countries will Get liquidated!"
When Zhang Tingshu arrived in Berlin, he received unusual enthusiasm. That night, a large number of young officers found him, including Guderian, Manstein, Rommel and others.After the baptism of World War I, some German military geniuses have realized the value of armored forces on the battlefield.
Especially after Feng Jun shared the experience of fighting in the Far East with them, the German army paid more and more attention to the weapon of tanks. Although they were limited by the Treaty of Versailles, they could not develop it, but it did not prevent some discussions.
In particular, Zhang Tingshu personally commanded large-scale tank operations, and successfully made detours, rapid breakthroughs, and battlefield experience are extremely valuable things. These World War II stars will inevitably learn from Zhang Tingshu.
Not half a month after Zhang Tingshu arrived in Berlin, Zhang Xueliang found him and said with a smile: "Wei Jiu, a group of students have been in Germany for two full years, completed their studies, and will return to China soon. Maybe there is hope for our future in it, don't you want to send them off?"
Zhang Tingshu suddenly realized, and patted his forehead: "Why did I forget about this. In fact, not only these people are going back to China, but also a group of foreign experts hired to go back to Fengtian together. They should indeed be sent."
Hundreds of Chinese students are waving goodbye to their German teachers and classmates at this time. Everyone has tears in their eyes. In the past two years, they have received the strictest education and basically have no free time time.Compared with the strict Germans, they are crazier and desperate. They are completely militarized and managed. Almost all of them have completed their studies ahead of schedule. A total of more than 300 international students embarked on the journey back to Fengtian.
Their hard work has also completely touched the teachers and students in Germany. With such a group of crazy young people, this country will not sink forever. surging.
Among these students are the earliest batch of nuclear physics experts in China, who produced the world's first nuclear bomb, electronic talents who designed the first radar, and the best tank designers of World War II, who realized the mass production of penicillin. Medical experts in industrial production...
Of course, these young people still need time to hone their talents, but there is already an engineer who has arrived in Fengtian ahead of schedule, and he is Christie.
This American came here not only alone, but also with a self-designed tank. When he arrived in Fengtian, this tank had two turrets and could not rotate 360 degrees. It seemed to be a backward and failed product, but inside Contains an important technology, that is the suspension system, a key to make the tank more comfortable and faster! .
Chapter 684 Shock Power
After World War I, tanks, a new type of weapon, received attention from all countries, and American engineers were no exception. They worked hard to design the most advanced tanks in the world.One of them was Christie, who designed a tank with a balanced suspension.
It is well known that the value of the suspension system on the vehicle can greatly increase the comfort and stability, thereby ensuring faster and more stable driving. The original tanks lacked this kind of device, so the tank soldiers were miserable.
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