Chapter 227: Axis Powers
The attack force of the Chinese army was very strong. They landed at many places along the coastline of Australia at the same time, and quickly penetrated into the interior. Except for some areas where the army of Great Australia was concentrated and the resistance was strong, the war was fierce.
, the attacks in most places went smoothly because the Australian army was not large, and the advance was also very fast.
The reason why the landing campaign in Great Australia went so smoothly was that, first, the Chinese army used a surprise attack to first kill the air and sea power of Great Australia, causing the army of Great Australia to lose its air superiority and sea mobility.
As for the situation on the battlefield that caused the Australian army to be beaten everywhere. Secondly, the landing battle was launched suddenly.
The raging in Nissi Island suddenly turned to Great Australia. This was not expected by the Great Australian authorities. Great Australia was vast and sparsely populated, and their army was not large. This sudden change in the situation left the Great Australian authorities in a hurry and exhausted.
In order to cope with the situation, the troops from various places could not be concentrated, so they could not organize effective forces to fight back. The situation in Australia suddenly deteriorated.
On December 27, the German delegation from Europe finally arrived in Asia. The German delegation first visited the Chinese Empire and had extensive exchanges and talks with the Chinese Imperial government and military.
"This time we tested the airships and tanks we purchased from you on the Spanish battlefield in Spain. Practice has proven that the effects on the battlefield are very good. The tanks travel quickly, are agile, have strong firepower, and have solid defensive armor. This is a perfect match for Germany, which is good at using attack methods.
It is said to be a rare attack weapon. The airship has a very large bomb load, which is unmatched by airplanes. If an airship
By dispatching a sufficient number of tanks to attack the enemy in this operation, and with the aerial cooperation of airships, our army can completely seize the initiative on the battlefield. The Imperial High Command believes that it is necessary to equip the army on a large scale. In view of the limited production capacity of the Empire, we still
I hope to increase imports from your country, so please give me more support." Manstein, the head of the German delegation, said sincerely.
"Yes, the airship's bomb load is indeed very large, but the airship also has shortcomings. It must first ensure absolute air superiority. At least the air force must be stronger than the opponent. Otherwise, it must always maintain a sufficient altitude.
The disadvantage of carrying out bombing is that the accuracy is slightly worse. As long as it is sufficient
If we can fully utilize the advantages of airships, then airships are definitely a great weapon in today's battlefield. We have done sufficient research on this. In view of the friendly relations between our two countries, we will provide as much help as we can. I still ask you for this.
Don't worry." Jiang Baili, Chief of the General Staff of the Imperial Chinese Armed Forces, said seriously.
"There is another question. There is not much gold left in the empire. It may be difficult to use gold to purchase weapons and equipment. Currently, Germany still needs to increase a large amount of weapons and equipment. Can your country provide a certain scale of loan assistance in the next step?
What?" Manstein then made a new request.
Wang Xinguo, the deputy prime minister of the government, smiled and replied: "There is nothing wrong with providing your country with certain loan assistance, but the interest on the loan is higher. According to the current actual situation of the currency value of the Chinese Empire, the gold content of the Chinese yuan is already very high.
, if we give you normal loan interest, we will suffer a lot, and maybe your repayment will be almost in vain after a few years, haha."
"Well, this question is normal. The gold content of Huayuan can be taken into consideration. We have no objection." Manstein knew about this issue, so he did not raise any objection. Then he said with emotion: "In the past few years,
The development speed of your Chinese Empire is too fast, and your achievements are very huge. Compared with our empire, let alone the development speed, even the Great Depression has not escaped. The development speed of the Chinese Empire is really very enviable!"
"Haha, you only see the superficial phenomenon of the speed of development. You must know that the foundation of our Chinese Empire is weak. There was almost no decent industry before the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is really poor. Well, this description is really appropriate. So, if you only
It is indeed very fast in terms of speed. This is based on the base
The speed is based on a low base. With such a large population base in our Chinese Empire, per capita it is really nothing. Your European industrial level is already very high. Once it reaches this level, it will be difficult to develop upward at a speed similar to ours.
A country that is just starting out." Wang Xinguo said to Manstein with a smile.
"Well, this is the reality. We ignored the fact that you didn't have an industrial foundation before, haha." Manstein said and laughed himself.
"So, on the surface, we are developing at a fast pace, but we still have a long way to go before we can catch up with your European industrial level. At the same time, our industrial system is still very imperfect. Therefore, there are too many areas that need to be made up for.
Yes, haha." Wang Xinguo said modestly.
Manstein nodded in agreement with this statement, then changed the subject and said: "This year's military operations in Asia have been very large, almost sweeping across the entire Pacific. A small country like China actually killed the United States' Pacific Fleet.
, it suddenly drove the United States back to North America, haha."
"Yes, we did not expect this military action of the Ao country. Moreover, the scale is so large, the action is so fast, and the scope is so wide. The ambitions of the people of the Ao country are really not small. The Ao country is an island country, and the United States is a big country.
It is also an economically powerful country, and this situation is beyond everyone’s expectation." Jiang Baili said.
"This time the United States was unlucky because it was unprepared. The weak country launched a surprise attack that caught the United States by surprise. This result is inevitable. However, the subsequent results were beyond everyone's expectations. The people of the weak country took
It seems that all the territory below has been given to you, the Chinese Empire,
Haha, it seems that the people of the weak country have not made much profit with their efforts, but you, the Chinese Empire, have made such a big profit without doing anything. It seems that the weak country is really afraid of your Chinese empire! Or it is between the two of you.
Is there any agreement between us?" Manstein said.
"Haha, it is a fact that the people of the Ao country suffered two big losses at the hands of our Chinese Empire. However, it seems that even the people of the Ao country did not expect today's outcome. Such a huge amount of oil and water is not enough even if the two countries have a good relationship.
What's more, our relationship with the country is not good, and no one would do this.
How stupid. Including the people of the Ao country, probably no one thought that the American government would come to a strong man to cut off his wrist for the people of the Ao country. Think about it, the people of the Ao country went to war with the U.S. and also declared war with the Great Yin Empire. Now the U.S. country
People force the people of the weak country to offend the Chinese Empire, then if they
Ignore what the Americans say. If you offend the Chinese Empire again, haha, what will happen next? Needless to say, the whole world knows what the outcome will be. You think that the impotent people will take this risk, which is almost the same as
Is there a risk of the whole world becoming an enemy? I think it’s still a matter of grain of rice in the final analysis.
The United States is so powerful that it can make the people of the weak country lose everything with just a few words. The United States is insidious and vicious, instigating the Chinese Empire to fight a war with the weak country. Its methods are extraordinary and superb. I admire you." Jiang Baili said with a smile, the implication of which was that the United States was so powerful.
It was just an unexpected surprise to us.
"This is indeed the case. The Americans can't get it themselves, so they won't let the weak people get it. If the weak people are reluctant to give up such a piece of fat, it will play into the hands of the American people. Their purpose is to use your Chinese Empire
hit with hand
If the Chinese people are defeated, if that happens, not only will the Chinese people not get the Pacific Ocean, but they will also have to bear the consequences of failure. Therefore, the Americans are indeed superb." Manstein thought about it carefully, and it was indeed true, so he was very surprised.
I agree with Jian Baili's statement.
Chief of General Staff Jiang Baili continued: "The second result is what the Americans want to see most, but unfortunately it has not been realized. The first result just makes the people of the country do a lot of work and makes the people of the country feel heartbroken.
"If the Chinese people feel pain, of course the American people will feel happy, haha."
"Well, there is another thing. Due to the friendly relations between our two countries, our imperial head hopes to join forces with the Chinese Empire to jointly respond to the latest changes in the world situation. If our two countries form a strategic alliance, then
It will be more powerful when dealing with world affairs. What do you think of your country?" After talking about the war between China and the United States, Manstein made another suggestion.
"I'm afraid this problem is difficult to solve. It's a bit difficult." Jiang Baili replied.
"What's the problem and why?" Manstein asked strangely.
"Because when we formulated our national policy, the determined national policy was to develop independently and try to maintain a neutral stance in the world. If we agreed to your proposal, wouldn't it violate our national policy? You know, a country's national policy
Generally, it is not easy to change. Unless there is a situation that affects the national crisis, it can only be changed under unavoidable circumstances. Therefore, it is difficult for us to answer your suggestion." Jiang Baili replied awkwardly.
"Well, that's it. It's really a pity. It seems that the next step is for us to consider talking to the weak country to see if there can be any breakthrough." Manstein said regretfully.
After several rounds of negotiations, Germany and the Chinese Empire reached several agreements. Germany purchased a large amount of weapons and equipment through loans. Although it did not reach a strategic alliance with the Chinese Empire, the gains were still considerable. The end of China
After the imperial visit, on January 4, 1937, the German delegation set off for a visit to the country.
A week later, news came that Germany and the weak countries were about to reach a strategic alliance, and the Axis powers continued to play out in this life.
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