The Third Reich: I Became Emperor

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Ireland actually has a lot of things. In addition to resources, the biggest advantage is its geographical advantage. It is located at the westernmost part of the entire European continent and is a very good forward base.

If it departs from Ireland, the German bombers can save hundreds of kilometers and go straight to the United States. Even the German fleet can use the ports of Ireland to block the entire Atlantic Ocean.

In particular, many islands in Ireland are strategic locations. Once they are controlled, it is equivalent to holding the throat of the Atlantic Ocean. At that time, it will be absolutely impossible for the US military to counterattack Europe from the west.

Since the British Empire has been defeated, those overseas military bases must be obtained, and those bases in Ireland are also crucial to the German army.

Looking at Valera, August smiled and said,"It's actually very simple. We need to rent your naval and air force bases, especially those military bases rented to the British Empire, and hope to sublease them all to the Third Reich."

This is the condition proposed by August, but the benefits were not immediately stated. August would never immediately state his bottom line, and the negotiations must be slow.

Sure enough, hearing this, Valera frowned. What he was most worried about still happened. The German army still wanted to rent those military ports.

But once the port was rented by the German army, wouldn't Ireland be the same as before? What independence can it have?

But if you don't agree, what can you do? The German army can land across the sea and occupy Ireland at any time. For the German army, occupying Ireland is definitely a very easy thing, even a trip. He doesn't think that the 100,000 army in his hands can stop the steel torrent of the German army.

In particular, he has already heard that the German army has various new weapons and its combat effectiveness has increased dramatically.

At this moment, Valera didn't know what to say. He wanted to refuse, but thinking of the powerful strength of the German army, he didn't know how to speak, so he just kept silent.

After all, he didn't want to lose this opportunity to make Ireland independent. Once it was really lost, Ireland would always live in the invisibility of others, and there would be no independence at all.

Looking at Valera's expression, August knew what he was thinking, and he didn't say much. He just said lightly:"At the same time, we sincerely hope that Ireland can join the euro zone and expand the use of the euro. Let us contribute to the economic take-off of Europe."

August basically stood on the righteousness of every word, and Valera didn't know how to refute it at all. After all, he was facing the most powerful man in Europe.

As long as he could defeat the Soviet army, he would become the emperor of Europe, so he could only listen silently.

In fact, there were only two requirements. The first was to hand over the naval and air force bases, and the second was to lose the right to economic independence. If this continued, there would be no big difference from being a puppet.

He didn't want to escape from the rule of the British Empire, but ended up becoming a vassal of the German army again. If this was the case, then what was the meaning of his struggle over the years?

After thinking a lot, Valera wanted to refuse, but he was afraid of war.

No, even if it was a war, even if it failed, even if it eventually fell into the clutches of the German army, it would be better than directly obeying. It was really impossible to let people slaughter him like this. Valera thought to himself.

However, before he could speak, August said again:"Of course, the above are my personal suggestions. If you feel it is inappropriate, you can refuse it."

August did not intend to use force. Although sending 200,000 troops could easily solve the Irish problem, more troops would be needed to suppress it later. That would involve too much energy and logistics. It would be better to let Ireland join by itself, so that more help would be available.

"I have always sympathized with Ireland's plight. Before you came, I had discussed with Edward VIII, and he has agreed to return the occupied Northern Ireland to your country. As for my friends, I will never let him down.."August said with a smile.

Hearing this, Valera was really moved. Originally, he came here to seek independence. If the territory can be kept intact, it would be a great joy.

Of course, if it cannot be completed, as long as the existing territory is guaranteed to be independent, it is also a good start. But he did not expect that August would return Northern Ireland to them directly.

You must know that Northern Ireland and Ireland have been in constant conflict for decades. Valera has always been brooding over this matter. In his eyes, a complete Ireland is more important. After all, the entire island is an Irish area. Why should it be divided in half by the British army?

Since August has put forward the conditions, Valera really can't refuse. If the German army can really do it, then the entire Irish will be grateful to August. Whether it is a naval base or an air force base, it's just a matter of a word. August is not worried that Valera will refuse. No one knows better than him that Valera's obsession with Northern Ireland will come to make trouble from time to time even after decades.

As for whether Ireland would be lured away, August was not worried at all. As long as the German army entered these bases, they could control the whole of Ireland, and the entire Western Gate would be completely safe.

After saying this, August drank his coffee slowly. After half an hour of silence, Valera smiled bitterly and said slowly:"I really can't refuse the conditions you offer. I agree with your proposal in principle."

At first, August's words almost made Valera ready to turn hostile, but he didn't expect that he would throw in the fat piece of Northern Ireland later. He really���

As long as Northern Ireland is recovered, the whole of Ireland will become a complete country. Compared with the leased base and the euro zone, those are just petty gains.

"In this case, you can reject the conditions of Country M."August said lightly.

Hearing this, Valera was struck by lightning, and couldn't help but said in horror:"How did you know?"

Looking at Valera's horrified expression, August seemed very calm. He had known about Valera's secret meeting with Country M for a long time.

After all, there are no eternal friends or unchanging enemies between countries. There are only absolute interests, and any foreign policy must satisfy its own interests.

For Country M, the German army is already very powerful, and basically the whole of Europe is within the German sphere of influence.

Therefore, if Country M wants to compete for the position of the world's boss, it must disintegrate and divide Europe, and Ireland is a good breakthrough point, because Country M has carried out many aspects of Ireland.

No matter in terms of industry or trade, Valera was promised some generous conditions, with the purpose of hoping that Ireland could walk with Country M.

But Valera did not look at the immediate interests, he valued the future. After all, from Ireland's perspective, joining Country D would bring more benefits than joining Country M. After all, he is a European, not an American, so in the end Valera still won August's conditions.

It's just that at this time, August revealed his past, so his expression was naturally a little ugly. Fortunately, August did not dwell on this issue.

"Ireland's industrial base is still good. I think we can deepen cooperation in some areas. We have some projects that we are going to move out, and we can arrange them to Ireland when the time comes." August said with a smile, and did not dwell on the issues between Ireland and Country M.

As for why they chose to cooperate with Ireland, there was no other way. The German army had spread its own business too wide, and needed supplies everywhere. However, the number of workers in the country was seriously insufficient, so they could only hand over unimportant orders to other countries. Not only could they increase their income, but it would also be easier to consolidate the cooperative relationship between the two sides.

Sure enough, when Valera heard the news, the expression on his face became even more intense, and he immediately said excitedly:"Thank you, we are willing to cooperate."

This visit has made great progress in the relationship between the two sides. August's Atlantic Iron Wall has finally been completed. The navy and air force are enough to block the entire Atlantic Ocean, and there is no need to worry about the Allied forces suddenly landing from the West.

Ireland has signed a lot of economic treaties. Once these projects are implemented, Ireland will not have to worry about orders for at least ten years. More employment opportunities will make Ireland develop faster.

So both sides are very satisfied with the treaty. August values the naval and air force bases, while Valera values independence and territorial integrity, as well as economic take-off.

"Now we don't have to worry about the problems on the Western Front anymore."August murmured.

Originally, after solving the problem in Ireland, August thought he could take a break, but there were countless things waiting for him. For example, Bowman reminded him that he needed to go to the Hamburg Shipyard to inspect the construction of submarines.

The Hamburg Shipyard is mainly engaged in the production of submarines. Basically, 80% of the submarines of the submarine force are produced by this shipyard.

Originally an open-air shipyard, it is now covered by huge sheds to prevent enemy reconnaissance aircraft from conducting reconnaissance.

If only ordinary submarines were produced, there would be no need for this, but this time August got a batch of advanced submarines, so these submarines must be kept secret. Not only that, there must be military garrisons around them, and no outsiders are allowed to approach. Everyone who enters must be strictly checked.

At this time, in the shed, at each workstation, all the workers were busy, sparks flying, and quickly Complete the construction of the submarine.

This time August got two powerful submarines, the first one is the Ohio-class nuclear submarine, which was built in the 1960s, so when he saw this submarine, August bought it without saying a word.

Due to the improvement of anti-submarine means, the role of submarine forces has become smaller and smaller, and sometimes even merchant ships cannot be sunk. Therefore, August is eager to improve the combat effectiveness of the submarine force, so the new submarine has caught his eye.

The combat effectiveness of the Ohio-class submarine is unquestionable, but he cannot solve the nuclear capability for the time being, so he produces ordinary submarines, but even ordinary submarines have very strong combat effectiveness.

The other submarine is the F-class submarine, whose only function is long-distance combat. Today's German submarines lack long-distance combat capabilities, and this submarine can cross the entire Atlantic Ocean and has a strong endurance combat capability.

".With the demand for our naval war, our submarines need a larger displacement, so we must now build submarines with a larger displacement."August (Nuo Zhao) said lightly.

Before, their submarines were all near-shore defense, with a displacement of several hundred tons, and at most they could only travel around the Atlantic Ocean, but now it is not enough. August has set his sights on further places, so he needs submarines with a displacement of 2,000 tons.

"Your Majesty, we are now using the segmented construction method, which is to divide the entire submarine into several three-dimensional segments, and then connect them together. After each segment is completed, the equipment will be installed directly in the segment without closing it."

"One end of the block should have a bulkhead and the other end should be open. The equipment is installed into the bulkhead from the open end. In this way, the installation work can be carried out in the workshop, which does not occupy the slipway, and several blocks or even all the blocks of the whole boat can be installed at the same time."

"After the equipment of each section is installed, the sections with equipment will be assembled on the slipway, which will not only save slipway time, but also facilitate construction and speed up the construction."

The director of the Hamburg shipyard explained immediately. Although August didn't understand it very well, he roughly knew that the warships of the US military were built separately and then assembled at the end.

The aircraft carriers of the US military were built in this way, so they were built so fast.

"How are the workers' installation technology and welding level? Can the quality of the welds be maintained?"August asked.

August had heard that top welders could weld like dragon scales, which not only looks good but also has high quality, so August asked if there was such a person in the Hamburg shipyard.

"Please rest assured that the workers of the Hamburg Shipyard are absolutely world-leading."The director of the shipyard promised loudly._Faloo reminds you: Three things to do when reading - ∪Collect, recommend, and share!

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