"Murder is a science that destroys surnames, and this science is one of the only sciences that humans can learn naturally without learning." Chapter 1 of Volume 1 of Su Tong's Memoirs.
"President, our air force has airlifted more than a thousand tons of supplies to the German Sixth Army's station at noon yesterday. This batch of supplies is estimated to be enough for the Sixth Army to consume for two to three days, and they also helped the German army when they returned.
More than 5,000 wounded soldiers were brought back to Yekaterinburg. Today our second batch of supplies will be sent to Guderian's armored group. The report is complete." A middle-aged officer stood upright in front of Su Tong and loudly reported the situation.
"Okay, I understand, you can go down." Su Tong nodded and waved his hand for the officer to go down.
This is the command hall of the Nanjing Ministry of National Defense Building. Hundreds of staff officers are walking in and out of the hall. The sounds of radio stations and calls come and go, giving people a sense of orderliness.
"Jianming, now the German logistics line has fallen into an unsustainable situation due to the heavy snow and road closures. Today the Germans just asked us to help them transport supplies and bring back the wounded, but Hitler, who has tasted the sweetness, will definitely not be satisfied with just giving up the numbers.
Millions of German troops stay in the icy and snowy fields of Soviet Russia and watch the snowy scenery. Just watch, in a few days they will definitely ask us to help them transport weapons and ammunition." Jiang Baili, who was standing aside, was a little worried.
"What are you afraid of?" Su Tong said nonchalantly: "As long as the German guy is willing to pay, he asks me to help him transport No. 4 methamphetamine and we can help him transport it to his destination."
"What kind of methamphetamine?" Jiang Baili was stunned.
Well, Su Tong was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that he had let something slip. In this era, the terrible drugs of later generations have not yet been invented. He touched his head in embarrassment before covering up in embarrassment: "Nothing, this is
It’s the same thing as opium, but it’s definitely not a good thing.”
"You can imagine the loss of sending opium to the Germans." Jiang Baili pointed at Su Tong with a bit of laughter, "Okay, I won't joke with you, let's be serious."
After straightening his expression, Jiang Baili said: "Our large-scale assistance to the Germans, although nominally it is food, clothing, medicine and other things, I am afraid that the Americans and British will not think so. They will definitely give it in their hearts."
Let’s make a note of this. This is not good for our future development. I think you seem to be addicted to reselling supplies these days. It’s not good to continue like this.”
Seeing Jiang Baili's worried expression and head of white hair, Su Tong was secretly moved. This lovely old man had been sparing no effort to make suggestions for the development of the country since he started working with him. After he became the president, he appointed him as the Minister of Defense.
, he has also been doing his part to organize the whole [] team in an orderly manner. It can be said that without the efforts of this old man, he would not have been able to turn the domestic army, which was originally full of factions, so quickly in just two years.
Integration is simply impossible.
Su Tong suppressed the emotion in his heart, nodded and explained patiently: "Mr. Dan Ning, although your worry is reasonable, I have also analyzed the pros and cons. Although our doing this will definitely cause dissatisfaction with the United States and Britain.
, but we cannot look at the problem so one-sidedly, we must look further ahead."
After a pause, Su Tong continued: "You also know that we do not transport things for nothing for the Germans, and we require the Germans to pay with hard currency gold. Think about it, the Germans wiped out France, Poland
, countries like Czechoslovakia and Luxembourg, don’t they have enough gold and silver? What we have to do now is to take all the gold and silver from their hands. If the gold is not enough, then use their cultural relics and antiques in exchange. Don’t look at these cultural relics and antiques.
It's not worth a lot of money now, but it will be worth a lot of money in the post-war era."
"You, you" Jiang Baili pointed at Su Tong and smiled bitterly, "I think you are obsessed with money."
"Hey, I just got into money." Su Tong never denied this, and he didn't have as good a impression of Germany as others thought. He clearly remembered that Europe was the most unfriendly to China in later generations.
Germany was on the list in the country, so he didn't feel the slightest burden about killing the Germans.
Su Tong saw Jiang Baili staring and wanted to teach him, so he quickly explained: "Mr. Dan Ning, in fact, what we are fighting for is money. In the final analysis, the war between the two countries is about who has more money and resources. As long as you
If you have more of these two than your opponents, you will have the last laugh. As for your fear that the United States and Britain may have objections to us, let them have their objections. We are not living for them, so we don’t need to be afraid.
them."
"Alas, you are playing with fire." Jiang Baili shook his head. Seeing Su Tong playing tricks between the United States, Britain, Germany, and the Soviet Union, Jiang Baili always had a feeling of trepidation, worried that something would happen one day if this continued.
Su Tong was not as worried as Jiang Baili. He only knew that since he had come to this time and space and had such a big golden finger, he would not forgive himself if he did not work hard to change China's humiliating fate for hundreds of years.
"Humph, since I'm here, I must at least turn Asia into the Asia of the Chinese. Americans, just go back to where you came from," Su Tong swore secretly in his heart.
German Chancellery in Berlin: "My head of state, Marshal Bauker, sent a telegram. Since yesterday, the Chinese have airlifted 1,800 tons of supplies to the Sixth Army. And the Chinese promised that a batch of airships will arrive today, and then there will be five
More than a thousand tons of supplies have arrived at the headquarters of the Central Army Group." Marshal von Brauchitsch reported the situation to Hitler with a happy face.
"Well, very good." Hitler nodded with joy, turned to the Minister of Logistics, Memphis, and said: "Memphis, the airlift plan proposed by you and Himmler is very good, and it will relieve our Army Group Center's urgent need.
Already."
Although he got the boss's Aries, Memphis still hesitated and said: "But the Chinese people's asking price is too harsh. They have increased the price of these food, medicine and bedding five times, and they also asked us to
Isn’t it too high to settle in gold?”
"Hey, it's nothing. Didn't we transport a lot of these things by train from France and Poland? Give them all." This time Hitler was very generous.
Although Lao Xi is a little concerned about the extortion that the Chinese people took a few days ago, he obviously also knows that there is no way for people to avoid being stabbed in the rivers and lakes. The Chinese people work hard to help you carry things in the cold weather, so naturally they have to sit on the ground.
The starting price has doubled the price several times, otherwise they will be overburdened and take risks to help you transport things. In Hitler's view, as long as it can support the German army on the Eastern Front to continue fighting, no matter how high the price is, it is worth it. As long as the victory is won
In Moscow, everything will be returned to its original value.
"My head of state." Himmler saw that his boss was in a good mood today, and actively made suggestions: "Since we have all seen the Chinese people's powerful air transport capabilities, should we ask them again?
We ask them to help us transport some weapons and ammunition by air. We must know that our troops on the Eastern Front are very short of weapons and ammunition."
"This" Hitler couldn't help but ponder. After all, the original agreement was only to transport food and clothing by air. Will making this request now make the Chinese government dissatisfied?
Himmler saw the boss's hesitation and encouraged from the side: "My head of state, you also said that the Chinese are as greedy as the Jews. As long as they are given enough benefits, they will sell anything.
This time we agreed to their request for Caucasian reading, and they agreed to help us transport medicine and food to the Eastern Front. This time, as long as we put gold in front of them, I don't believe they will be unmoved." Himmler.
After he finished speaking, he looked at Marshal von Brauchitsch and said, "It's up to you now."
Since this was related to the safety of the five million German troops on the Eastern Front, Marshal von Brauchitsch naturally could not stay away. He continued: "Yes, my head of state. I also agree with Mr. Himmler's words. As long as
We have given enough benefits to the Chinese people and I believe they will definitely help us transport supplies."
"Okay." Hitler, who was in a good mood, was very "acceptable." He smiled and said: "Who let us meet a money-hungry Grandet? Ribbentrop, I will leave this matter to you.
Already."
"Yes, my head of state, I will definitely convince the Chinese people." Seeing Hitler's high interest, Ribbentrop quickly agreed.
"By the way, my head of state, there is one more thing." Ribbentrop suddenly remembered a fatal thing and quickly stood up and said: "Forget about the food and medicine that were transported earlier. Anyway, these things can be taken care of.
But what about the weapons and ammunition? The specifications of the weapons and ammunition used by the Chinese are different from ours, and our weapons and ammunition cannot be transported all the way to Yekaterinburg. We can't let the Chinese open a production line specifically for us."
"Yes." Everyone couldn't help being dumbfounded when they heard this. The Chinese used the same 7.62mm caliber ammunition as the Americans, but the Germans used 7.92mm caliber ammunition. Is it really so difficult?
Are the Chinese opening a German weapons production line? It’s too late in terms of time.
In the end, it was Himmler who thought quickly and said, "Otherwise, we can ask the Chinese to fly planes and airships to the Polish front line and transport things directly from Poland to the Soviet front line. This can also save money."
That’s a lot of time.”
"Eh, yes, this is really a good idea." Everyone couldn't help but look at the SS leader with admiration. He was indeed a professional chicken farmer, and he always thought quickly when faced with problems.
"Heinrich's method is very good." Hitler was very happy to praise this loyal subordinate on the spot. "Just handle this matter according to the method Heinrich said. Ribbentrop, please contact Ribbentrop immediately."
Ambassador Wang Ting'en, please contact their political ax as soon as possible and be sure to agree to our conditions."
"Yes, my head of state." Ribbentrop stood up solemnly.
A black Chevrolet sedan drove lightly and quickly to a stop halfway up a mountain. Three beauties in navy uniforms got out of the car. They walked to the side of the road and looked into the distance from halfway up the mountain.
You can see the lights on the coast from everywhere. There is a newly built large naval base. On the pier of this large naval base, you can see countless cranes, berths for destroyers and submarines, and huge docks.
Dazzling sparks were constantly flashing in the shipyard. Since the attack on Pearl Harbor, every shipyard on the West Coast has received orders for U.S. ships. Almost the entire United States is working hard to produce battleships and aircraft carriers. All the United States
Everyone knows that only by producing enough warships in the shortest time can we defeat the Japanese and German Nazis and avenge the compatriots who died in Pearl Harbor.
"It's beautiful here, isn't it?" Admiral Nimitz, the new commander of the Pacific Fleet, asked gently.
"Yes, sir," Lieutenant General Spruance, commander of Task Force 16 of the Pacific Fleet, answered affirmatively.
"But it's not as beautiful as Honolulu." After Nimitz said this, the two fell silent. "But we will eventually defeat the Japanese, won't we?" At this time, Nimitz's personal adjutant
Colonel K. spoke.
Nimitz nodded: "I have no doubt about that."
Nimitz was right. Although everyone in the United States was gnashing their teeth at the Japanese at this time, they had never doubted whether they could defeat the Japanese. No matter in terms of population, economy, or technology, the United States and Japan were fundamentally different.
Not by the same order of magnitude, what Americans are most worried about now is the Germans who are deeply entangled in the Soviet battlefield.
"Spruance, you are about to return to the Pacific Fleet and resume commanding the battle. Do you have any requests?" Nimitz valued this subordinate very much. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, almost all the battleships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet were lost.
At the end of the day, there were only three aircraft carriers and one usable battleship left, and the situation was dire. Spruance was an expert in aircraft carrier warfare, and he was also particularly good at commanding aircraft carriers to conduct mobile operations, which was similar to Nimi.
The concept of attaching importance to aircraft carriers coincides with this.
"I don't have any demands." Spruance shook his head. "Although the strength of the Pacific Fleet has been damaged now, it may not be incapable of fighting with the Japanese. As long as we command it properly, we will have the opportunity to severely damage the Japanese army and recapture it."
Control of the Pacific Ocean.
"General, with all due respect, it would be wrong for you to still hold on to this idea and go to Hawaii to take office." Nimitz's adjutant, Colonel Jack, was speaking.
"Oh, why can you tell me what you think?" Spruance looked at the bold young officer with interest.
"Sir, I don't think Japan can achieve anything big. Their weak industrial base and meager material supplies cannot sustain a long-term struggle. Although they will be very happy for a while, as long as they continue to fight with us for a long time, they are inherently inadequate.
Weaknesses will soon be exposed, and we will win this war. But what I worry about is the other big country in Asia."
Jack boldly said on the sidelines that compared to the general, as a young colonel, Jack has always been optimistic about this war. Jack firmly believed that the United States would win this war, but he was full of worries about another country.
"Are you talking about China?" Nimitz asked.
"Yes, General." Jack bravely raised his head and looked at his boss, "Now the entire American people and Congress are pointing their fingers at Japan and Germany, but few people have paid attention to Japan's neighbor.
country, I think this mistake is fatal."
"Jack, are you too alarmist?" Spruance frowned, "Although the Chinese are very active now, they are just reselling military supplies at best. Could it be that they will join forces with the Japanese?
Against the great United States of America?”
Jack said with certainty: "I don't know whether China will unite with the Japanese to fight against the United States, but I am certain that China will not let go of this opportunity, and they will definitely compete with us for control of the Pacific. This
You can tell from the name of the fleet stationed in Vladivostok. Don't forget, the name of their fleet is called "Chinese Pacific Fleet", Jack said word for word.
"Chinese Pacific Fleet" Spruance chewed the name slowly.
"Once upon a time, China was just a barbaric and backward country in our eyes, but now they have a shipbuilding capability that is not inferior to ours, and even better than that of the United States. This is because they have achieved this in less than two years.
This can be seen from the launch of nine of the most advanced large-scale aircraft carriers. The Chinese people's technology has developed by leaps and bounds in recent years, and is even ahead of our country. They are also in machine tools, aviation, ships, fuzes, communications, metallurgy, etc.
Having achieved considerable development, it can be said that China at this time has reached the standards of world-class countries in many fields. If they did not still need time to accumulate in comprehensive fields such as heavy industry and light industry, I am afraid they would have caught up with the United States.
.”
Jack's face showed deep sorrow, and even his usual plain voice became a little deeper.
"But such a powerful country is our enemy. They are now like giants hiding behind the Japanese. They have restrained their claws as they did in the past, but one day they will show their claws to the world.
When the time comes, I’m afraid those gentlemen in Congress will become as anxious as if their buttocks are on fire.”
After listening to Jack's words, Nimitz and Spruance couldn't help but look at the young colonel with admiration. What the young colonel analyzed had transcended the military category and entered the political realm.
"Jack, if you enter politics, you may become a rising star." Spruance admired sincerely.