Beiyang reactionaries

World War II is really about to begin, and Germany is looking for allies.Hitler has turned upside down in Europe, but every step he takes is actually trembling.It can even be said that although Britain and France have been retreating and making concessions, they still put a lot of pressure on Hitler.Not to mention that there is still a big country in the north, the Soviet Union, watching.

In terms of strength, Germany has no advantage over Britain, France and the Soviet Union.Although Germany's industrial strength is good, the combined industries of Britain, France and the Soviet Union can crush Germany.Not to mention that in terms of military strength, Germany currently has no power to fight back against Britain, France and the Soviet Union.Facing any of the three countries, Germany is at an absolute disadvantage.Therefore, facing the three countries of Britain, France and the Soviet Union, how could Hitler have no pressure.

But Hitler still took one step at a time, allowing Germany to rush out of the most dangerous time, and gradually gained the strength to protect itself.Germany first changed the "National Defense Law", broke through the "Treaty of Versailles", and tested the bottom line of Britain and France.Moreover, the expansion of the army is very fast, and the expansion of the standing army of 50 has been completed.Moreover, Hitler implemented compulsory military service in Germany, and a large number of officers trained in China returned to Germany.This is all in preparation for Germany's next military expansion.

Moreover, Hitler has been cautiously testing the bottom line of Britain and France.

The most direct way to test France is to enter the Rhine Demilitarized Zone and completely abolish the constraints imposed by the "Treaty of Versailles" on Germany.With such a bold act, France not only did not fight back, but took a step back, even ignoring its allies.France's choice caused a rift in the alliance of France, Poland, and the Czech Republic.In this trial, Germany can be said to have won a complete victory, and it has completely broken through the shackles imposed on Germany.

While testing the UK, it has been showing weakness.

Hitler was a madman, but a clever madman, methodical.Although he is daring, everything he does is methodical.A tougher attitude was adopted in the face of France, because the weak nature of France was fully grasped by Hitler.But in the face of the United Kingdom, Germany has been showing weakness, and it is showing favor.While marching into the Rhine Demilitarized Zone, Hitler told Britain that Germany is peace-loving and that Germany would never provoke a war.The surface work is very well done.

The United Kingdom also does not want to see France dominate the European continent.

After the Paris Peace Conference, France successively signed cooperation agreements with important countries in the European continent, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Belgium, and the Netherlands, becoming the de facto hegemon of the European continent.In particular, what France, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Belgium signed is a military alliance, and they have always taken unified action.After France dominates the European continent, of course it rejects the UK and prevents the UK from interfering in the affairs of the European continent.

This is not in the UK's interest.

Therefore, the United Kingdom has always opposed France's direct killing of Germany, but instead supported Germany to fight against France.For Britain, now Germany, now Hitler is not much of a threat.Therefore, although many of Hitler's actions were condemned, there were no actual actions.Not long ago, Britain and Germany signed the "British-German Naval Agreement".

The total tonnage of German naval vessels shall not exceed 35% of the total tonnage of naval vessels of the Commonwealth of Nations stipulated in the Washington Naval Treaty and the London Naval Treaty.In terms of submarines, Germany guarantees that the tonnage of submarines retained will not exceed 45% of the total tonnage of submarines of the Commonwealth countries.It seems that there are restrictions on the German navy, but in fact, the restrictions on the German navy have been completely relaxed.

Before that, because of the restrictions of the "Treaty of Versailles", the German navy was almost castrated.Germany cannot develop a navy at all, so all German submarine research work is placed in China.But with the signing of the "Soviet-German Naval Agreement", Germany can justifiably develop its navy.Germany first developed the army and air force, and now it is able to develop the navy, which has lifted most of the shackles on Germany's military.

Dealing with Britain and France in this way, Hitler was still worried.

Start looking for allies in the world.Hitler turned his attention to the Far East, to China.The cooperation between China and Germany has been very pleasant in recent years, not only in economic cooperation, but also in military cooperation.More than half of Germany's weapons development in the past ten years has been placed in China, and a large number of new weapons have been developed in China.They develop aircraft, tanks, cannons, and submarines in China.

Moreover, the secret training of military officers for military expansion was also done in China.Hitler was able to expand his army by 50 troops so quickly in just over half a year. This group of secretly trained officers played a big role.Now it is 50, but with the officers secretly trained by Hitler, it is not a problem to expand the army by one million.

The military cooperation between China and Germany is very pleasant.

Because of the cooperation with Germany, China's aircraft, tanks, artillery, submarines, etc. are all very good in technology, and they have absorbed a lot of German technology.Now Hitler wanted to find a military ally, and the first thing he thought of was China.

"In what name?"

Military allies, they all need names.Especially China and Germany, although the relationship has been very good over the years, there have been many secret cooperations.But it is still a lot worse to sign a military covenant.

What is the matter between China and Germany that needs to sign a military alliance?It must be in the name of cooperation.

"What Ribbentrop expressed was that the agreement was signed in the name of the 'Anti-Comintern'."

"Anti-Comintern?"

"Yes."

Yan Huiqing nodded and said: "Ribbentrop believes that communism is raging all over the world, affecting world peace and national stability. Communism is the greatest enemy of all countries in the world, including Germany and China. The current communism is The Comintern mainly spreads, so it hopes to sign an 'anti-Comintern pact' with China. China and Germany cooperate to resist the spread of the Comintern in Europe and the Far East."

"Hehe. I didn't expect the Germans to beat around the bush."

Duan Xun smiled.

The others also smiled, because everyone is a smart person and immediately understood what Ribbentrop meant.Ribbentrop was born in the Nazi Party and was also Hitler's diplomatic adviser, belonging to Hitler's direct descendants.Ribbentrop is an important contributor to the rise of the Nazi Party and the rise of Hitler in these years.After Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, Ribbentrop would participate in many foreign policies.Not only involved but also gave Hitler a lot of his own advice.In the past few years, Germany has slowly got rid of the "Treaty of Versailles", and Ribbentrop has written many diplomatic strategies.In the secret diplomacy of Hitler and other countries, Ribbentrop was Hitler's special envoy.Ribbentrop was looking for the Wei Chen group, which was actually Hitler's intention.

As for communism and the Communist International, they are just deceiving people.The Communist International is said to be a cooperative organization of world communist parties, but it is actually an organization controlled by the Soviet Union.The Communist International's development of Communist Party organizations in the world is behind the Soviet Union.Hitler wanted to sign the so-called "anti-Comintern pact" with China, but in fact he wanted to sign the "anti-Soviet pact."Hitler was directly targeting the Soviet Union, but he didn't want to be too direct, so he used the Communist International as an issue.

The relationship between China and the Soviet Union has been good or bad in recent years, but there are problems left over from history in the Far East, and everyone knows that there are millions of soldiers in the Far East.Germany wanted to deal with the Soviet Union, of course it was looking for a country that had a hostile relationship with the Soviet Union.Hitler chose China.

"What do you think?"

"Prime Minister, this is Hitler's counterattack to the 'French-Soviet Mutual Assistance Treaty' signed by the Soviet Union and France. In the current Europe, Germany has no allies at all. On the contrary, it is surrounded by enemies. France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, including Denmark is a small country, and its neighbors around Germany have bad relations with Germany. Although France hurt the hearts of these allies this time, they still listen to France. Germany can't find allies in Europe. Treaty', I thought of us in the Far East. I hope to cooperate with us, let us put pressure on the Soviet Union in the Far East, so as to reduce their pressure in the north."

"Ah."

Duan Xun agreed with Dai Kan's analysis.

If Germany wants to rise in Europe, it is really an enemy to everyone.None of the countries around Germany have a good relationship with them.On the contrary, these countries are hostile to Germany.

At this time, France and the Soviet Union signed the "French-Soviet Mutual Assistance Treaty".Although this treaty, even France and the Soviet Union didn't care much.But this is a treaty after all.Once the future situation changes, who can be sure that France and the Soviet Union will not attach importance to this treaty.That's why Germany found China.

It is hoped that China will put pressure on the Soviet Union in the Far East.

"Besides, although Hitler demanded that Germany be self-sufficient, especially raw materials. But the reality is that Germany still needs to import a large amount of raw materials, including food. At present, my country is Germany's largest supplier of raw materials. Starting from tungsten placer, antimony Needless to say, minerals such as ore and tin ore, there are also a large amount of bean products, flour, as well as pig bristles, natural rubber, and tung oil, all of which are exported to Germany in large quantities. German industry is not without other raw material suppliers, but they absolutely It is impossible to find a raw material country like China that can meet Germany's needs. Germany's stabilization of our country is tantamount to stabilizing their raw material channels."

"As well as the situation in recent years, my country has become the largest importer of German products. From an economic point of view, cooperating with us is also the best solution."

Wang Yongjiang analyzed Hitler's ideas from an economic perspective.

The cooperation between China and Germany can be said to go deep into every aspect.Needless to say, secret military cooperation.Economically, China is Germany's primary supplier of raw materials. 60% of the raw materials and food imported by Germany are provided by China.Some years even reach 70%.That is to say, China and Germany are a little far apart, otherwise the oil Germany needs will be provided by China.Under such circumstances, Germany must hope that China will become an ally and continue to provide them with the resources they need.Moreover, China is still the number one buyer of German products, and 70% of the machinery and equipment exported from Germany are imported from China.

"How should we choose? Should we sign this treaty?"

"How should we choose? Should we sign this treaty?"

"Prime Minister, I think it should be prudent."

Wang Yongjiang coughed lightly.

Over the years, Wang Yongjiang's health has been getting worse and worse, but he has more and more jobs. 64-year-old Wang Yongjiang has gray hair, and his work energy is not as good as before.Slowly said: "Prime Minister, our previous cooperation with Germany was carried out in secret, and there was no overreach. Now Germany, under the pressure of the 'French-Soviet Mutual Assistance Treaty', wants to pull us into the water, wants us to Fight with Germany against the 'French-Soviet Mutual Assistance Treaty'. Once we sign such a treaty with Germany, then it becomes a struggle between two military alliances, just like in the last European war. On one side, France and the Soviet Union, on the other side We and Germany. This will directly bring our country closer to the German camp and directly face war. This is not in our country's interests."

Wang Yongjiang directly opposed it.

Alliance with Germany?

What are you going to do?

Although at the Prime Minister's Office Meeting last year, everyone has passed the topic of a world war in the future.But it is just such a judgment, and it does not say that China will directly charge into the battle.

And the three diplomatic matters to be completed in the third five-year plan.

Solve the Macao problem, solve the Hong Kong problem, and solve the problems left over from the Sino-French war in the late Qing Dynasty.Although the three problems are faced with the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal, Portugal can be ignored.Even for Britain and France, the power China wants to take back will not touch their core interests.Even if there will be some disputes at that time, it will not really turn into a war.Everyone sits down and negotiates, and it can be resolved slowly.

However, if you form an alliance with Germany, especially a military alliance, the situation is completely different.

The last time there was a military alliance, it was before the First World War.If China and Germany complete the military alliance, they will directly confront countries such as Britain, France, and the Soviet Union.Germany is not only aimed at the Soviet Union, but also at France.This is not in China's interest.

China is far away in Asia, why bother to get involved.It is in China's best interest to let Germany make trouble in Europe and hold back Britain, France, and the Soviet Union.

"I disagree with Premier Wang."

Yan Huiqing opened his mouth to refute Wang Yongjiang.

Dao: "The world today is no longer the world it used to be, and it is no longer the time for our country to entertain itself. As a big Asian country, it is impossible for our country to really stay out of the world. Not only should we not avoid it, but we should be more active in it." It is not so good to be a fisherman if you want to do nothing. And this time Germany is allied with us, and it is not aimed at other countries. Germany just wants to join hands with us to deal with the threat of the Soviet Union , I believe that in this respect our two interests are completely identical. I am in favor of an alliance between our country and Germany with the Soviet Union as an adversary."

"I agree with Premier Wang's opinion."

After Yan Huiqing finished speaking, You Min said: "Judging from Hitler's past actions, he is not a person who is willing to be mediocre. The Nazi Party is not a party that is satisfied with simply breaking the 'Treaty of Versailles'. In the future No one can guarantee how they choose. But it is very likely that Germany will clash with Britain and France in order to wash away the shame brought about by the last war. If we become military allies with Germany, we will be like the allies in the last war The same, it will become a hostile country with Britain, France and the Soviet Union. It is not that I underestimate Germany, but that the world is still dominated by Britain and France, and the world order is formulated by them. Britain and France have a large number of colonies in the world, even if it is true Even if there is a war with Germany, Germany is absolutely impossible to be the opponent of Britain and France. In terms of potential, Britain and France far exceed Germany."