While Hitler was asking, he was also constantly thinking in his mind, what could this mysterious Easterner bring to him?
"Dear Head of State, Germany is a land blessed by God. Here are the best nations, the most rigorous workers, the smartest scientists, the most skilled soldiers in the world, and countless resources, whether coal or iron.
, Germany doesn’t have enough of them, it’s a pity.” Jiang Cheng looked at Hitler with a smile.
"What's a pity?" Hitler asked.
"Unfortunately, Germany seems to be very short of the most important resources, such as rare metals, rubber, and oil." Jiang Cheng said, pointing to the tank model on Hitler's desk, which Jiang Cheng gave him last time.
, Hitler kept it on his desk to remind himself how powerful Germany's opponents were.
Oil has always been a pain for Germany. In modern wars, oil is the food of the army. Without oil, neither planes, tanks, nor warships can move. These steel monsters are all oil tigers. One tank can defeat the enemy.
After the war, drinking hundreds or thousands of liters of oil is the same as playing. As for battleships, they are no longer oil tigers, they are called bottomless pits. If you think about the 4.5 million barrels of oil stored in Pearl Harbor by the United States, you will know how much oil the Navy consumes.
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Germany is a notoriously oil-poor country. It’s not that Germany really has no oil. The oil resources in northern Germany are actually very rich. In later generations, Germany had a total of 44 large-scale oil fields, with more than 560 million tons of oil.
Buried deep underground. Unfortunately, compared with oil from other countries, German oil is buried too deep. In 1937, most of the oil fields were not discovered, but in later generations, the annual oil production of Lower Saxony in northern Germany was
1.2 million tons, the annual output of Schleswig-Holstein is about 2.2 million tons. Just because the mining price is too high, the proportion of German oil production has dropped rapidly. By the time Jiang Cheng crossed, German oil
More than 90% of it was imported. At this time, the total domestic oil production in Germany did not exceed 500,000 tons, and oil imported from Romania became the most important source of German oil.
In order to control Romania economically, the German Farben Chemical Company purchased grain worth 17 million marks from Romania and provided industrial products worth 13.6 million marks. The trade volume soared from 1.096 million marks in 1934 to 3 in 1937.
In exchange, Germany asked Romania to increase its oil exports to Germany and proposed to use armaments to offset the oil costs. The following year, Germany also provided Romania with a loan of 250 million marks to purchase German arms. The two countries also followed Germany's initiative
, established Delero United Company, which mainly engaged in oil operations.
Of course, Britain and France have also seen this, and envoys from Britain and France are also constantly lobbying the Romanian government. Everyone can see that the international situation at this time is that Britain and France are strong and Germany is weak, but Germany is close to Romania, and Romania is weak.
Maria had no choice but to avoid offending both sides and sell to whoever came to buy it. Although Germany's economy was developing rapidly, it could not compare with Britain and France in terms of money.
Hitler also understood that oil was the weakest link in his plan. The oil in Romania was not reliable, but without oil fields it was difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. Hitler had to find another way to vigorously develop coal-to-oil technology. From 1934 to the end of 1937,
, there are more than ten coal-to-chemical plants in Germany, with annual output exceeding one million tons, and production is still increasing.
According to the plan made by Hitler and his generals, by the end of 1939, Germany would have 17 coal-to-chemical plants with an output of more than 2 million tons. To end the war as quickly as possible in the plan, Germany would also need more than 5 million tons.
of oil. This is also the main reason why Germany continued to use blitzkrieg. They were all forced out.
"Do you have a lot of oil?" Hitler said in disbelief. What is the situation in China? It is a country even poorer in oil than Germany. Is there a huge amount of oil there?
Jiang Cheng shook his head and said, "I don't have a lot of oil, but our Weihua Company has explored some oil fields, and we hope to jointly develop them with Germany and Italy."
It was Jiang Cheng and Chairman Mao's plan to tie Germany's hands and feet with oil. The sooner Germany launches a war, the more detrimental it will be to China at this time and to China in the future. World War II is the last chance to divide the world's sphere of influence. Once history
Without major changes, a large number of China's interests will still be divided by the three giants. This is something neither Jiang Cheng nor Chairman Mao wants to see. To change this matter, China must have enough power. Jiang Cheng gave
The changes brought about by China will take a lot of time, so extending the time of the European War and shortening the time of the Anti-Japanese War have become the most important things strategically.
"Italy? This matter also involves Italy? Where is the oil field?" Hitler seemed to be like a passerby who saw a sweet spring in the desert, his whole eyes were shining.
Jiang Cheng pointed to the map and said, "Here, Italy's colony - Libya."
Hitler stared motionlessly at the desert land in northern Africa on the map, and said in disbelief, "Is this a place with nothing but sand? Is there oil here?"
Jiang Cheng nodded hard at Libya and said, "There is excellent quality oil here. Head of state, please believe in the strength of our Weihua."
Hitler touched his chin and said suspiciously, "Why don't you develop these oil fields yourself, but ask us Germany and Italy to develop them? Doesn't this greatly reduce your profits? Are you businessmen still doing business at a loss?"
Jiang Cheng waved his hand and said, "If I were a Jew, I would definitely squeeze out the last copper profit from this oil field and I would never share it with anyone. But, my head, why are there business people all over the world?
And the Jews alone are hated by the whole world?”
Jiang Cheng did not wait for Hitler to speak, and slammed the table hard and said, "Greed is all greed. Among the seven deadly sins, there is the original sin of greed, and the Jews who betrayed God have forgotten how serious this original sin is like their ancestors.
Horrible, when the German people are in the most difficult time, these Jews are only focused on earning the last copper in the pockets of the German people and forget that they are also Germans by nationality and should help this country."
This call made Hitler nod his head. This was exactly the theory Hitler continued to promote.
Jiang Cheng smiled and continued, "I am not a Jew. The Chinese have a tradition of valuing justice over wealth since ancient times. At this critical moment when my country is being invaded by the invaders, my head of state, if Germany is invaded by the Soviet Union, you have
With so much money, are you prepared to continue making money or are you prepared to contribute your last copper to your country?"
Hitler immediately shook his fist and said, "Whoever dares to invade Germany will have his spine broken. Jiang, do you mean you are doing this for China? Do you want Germany to help China? I have to say I'm sorry,
We in Germany have tried our best, but Japan is not a dependent state of Germany, and we have no power to prevent a war between China and Japan."
Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "Germany needs allies in the East to contain the Soviet Union. This is something the whole world knows. The only big countries in the East are China and Japan, so who will Germany choose?" After speaking, Jiang Cheng looked at Hitler.
Hitler said without blinking, "We in Germany have always been friends of the Chinese people. This is self-evident."
Jiang Cheng shook his head and said, "Führer, I don't represent the country, so what the two of us say is completely private. China's national power is weak and it will be difficult to defeat Japan. This is something everyone knows. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. If Germany chooses Japan, China
People can understand it too."
Hitler felt a little embarrassed when he heard that Jiang Chengdu had spoken to this extent.
Jiang Cheng continued, "As an admirer of Nazism and my head of state, I have to make a suggestion. There is an old saying in China that is to leave a thin line in everything so that we can meet each other easily in the future. There is no conflict between China and Germany, even if Germany chooses Japan as a country in the future."
As allies, there is no need to target China."
Hitler was almost stunned by Jiang Cheng. He didn't understand why Jiang Cheng wanted to share the oil field with Germany and Italy.
Hitler frowned and said, "We will never give up on our Chinese friends. What you are worried about will never happen."
Jiang Cheng ignored Hitler's nonsense and continued, "What is the most important thing for a country? Germany was also defeated, but it soon recovered under your leadership. I think the most important reliance is on two people. One is the Nazis.
Spirit, and secondly, Germany’s talent base.”
Hitler's brows raised slightly, he already knew what Jiang Cheng wanted.
Jiang Cheng said, "We at Weihua's request is very simple. We hope that Germany can give Chinese students and workers in Germany the opportunity to work and study in the German industrial sector. We at Weihua believe that even if China is defeated, as long as it has these precious
With more talents, China can quickly stand up again."
Hitler fell into deep thought. Entering the German industrial sector to work and study is a more sensitive matter than entering a German university. School is always about learning theoretical knowledge, and skilled workers in factories are the most important thing for the development of the industrial system, especially senior workers.
, it can be said bluntly that the most valuable thing in a factory is its countless senior workers.
This is also common in later generations. A senior technician is the backbone of a factory that is highly valued no matter where he is. Many mechanical equipment must be polished manually. There are countless jokes about German workers on the Internet in later generations, although many of them are exaggerated.
However, we can also see the importance of senior workers to an industrial country and the shortage of skilled workers in China in later generations.
Hitler said slowly, "How much oil is produced in Libya?"
Jiang Cheng made an estimate and said, "If we develop it fully, I can guarantee that the output will reach two million tons a year after it is put into operation and four million tons two years later. And our survey team estimates that we can discover more oil fields.
By then, tens of millions of tons will not be difficult to say."
Four million tons, this amount is enough to drive Hitler crazy. Even if half of it is given to Italy, Germany can also get two million tons. This is the amount that the entire coal chemical plant can achieve. If it really reaches the mouth of this Oriental,
With tens of millions of tons of fuel, your tank will no longer have to worry about running out of fuel.
You must know that in history, Germany's highest annual output, including coalified oil and seized oil, was only 15 million tons, while the second highest output dropped to just 10 million tons.
Hitler stared at Jiang Cheng and said, "Jiang, you have successfully convinced me. Tell me all your demands."
Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "Except for the departments that your country considers the most confidential, other departments allow us Chinese students and workers to study and work. Among them must be the German military industry department. Of course, we can ask for very low wages, even
No, after all, we are here to study, and we will allow these student workers to return to their home countries when we feel it is appropriate. At the same time, we will allow Weihua Company to purchase German weapons, ammunition, and machinery. Of course, we will pay in cash. As for development
Our Weihua company will hold half of the shares of the oil fields that come out. Of course, if the oil production does not meet the promise I made to the head of state, or if the oil does not come out, all the expenses will be borne by us, Weihua."
Hitler had his own calculations in mind. If what Jiang said is true, then Germany's oil problem can basically be solved. If these workers and students want to exert their power, they will also need a lot of mechanical equipment, and these will
It is something that China does not have. Even if they return to China, it will not have any impact on Germany. What's more, Hitler is still more optimistic about Japan as to the outcome of the Sino-Japanese War. When China is subjugated, what else can these people do besides staying in Germany as German citizens?
Where to go? Although I hope to create a Germany with only Germanic people, second-class citizens are allowed to exist. After all, the Chinese are much better than the Jews and blacks, right?
Hitler finished his calculation and said, "Well, when the first oil well in Libya blows out, it will be time for my Chinese friends to enter our German factories. As for weapons, we German people have always been good friends of the Chinese people, except for some
For weapons that are likely to threaten Germany's national interests, Weihua Company can purchase other weapons on its own. But I still don't understand, Jiang, what benefit will this bring to your Weihua Company?"
Jiang Cheng said with a smile, "My head of state, think about it, these students and workers will sign a 20-year contract with Weihua. When a country's skilled workers and professional talents are basically controlled by one company, our profits will
How many will there be? Head of state, what we value is the future."
Hitler rolled his eyes. This is the most greedy person. This person wants the entire economic artery of China in the future. He immediately believed what Jiang Cheng said. After all, if everything is true as Jiang Cheng said,
Weihua will be able to control most of the factories and enterprises in China in the future, well, if China has not been completely occupied by Japan at that time.
After Jiang Cheng and Hitler reached a basic agreement, they began to talk about other things. The following people would be responsible for the specific matters of the contract. Jiang Cheng talked about his love for European art and asked if Germany had any interest in purchasing these things.
When asked, Hitler said indifferently, "The existence of art is for more people to appreciate it. Well, let's do this. I will give you one of my paintings to express the deep friendship between us."
Hitler was not only an excellent politician, but also a good painter. Jiang Cheng took the landscape painting that Hitler gave to him and sighed. At least, Jiang Cheng could see what the painting was. Well, Jiang Cheng also appreciated art.
That's all.
"Boss, is there really a lot of oil in Africa?" Chen Nan said still in disbelief. Although Jiang Cheng could understand German through Gallagher, he could not speak it fluently. Chen Nan was present during the whole process.
Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "There are many, Chen Nan. I will send a report to the United States to set up an oil company there and recruit manpower. Hitler will discuss this matter with Mussolini, which will take about a month at the earliest."
, I will give you a map later. You can buy it in the name of an Italian first. Those places are all deserts and will not be very expensive. If you don’t have enough money for a while, you can get a loan. I believe many banks dream of giving us loans.
The last step is to start purchasing European antiques and artworks. The more the better, and the sooner the better. Don’t pursue luxury, quantity is the best and the best way to sell is. All these tasks must be completed within a month. Is there any problem?”
What kind of antiques are easy to sell is actually very particular. A Picasso painting may be very valuable, worth hundreds of millions, but it is too difficult to sell, and many people will stare after it is sold. On the contrary, ordinary antique furniture, although
One piece can only be sold for US$70,000 to 80,000, but it is easy to sell. It was put up and sold on the same day without anyone coming to check. After all, safety is the most important thing for Jiang Cheng.
Chen Nan was almost out of breath under the pressure of this series of orders, but when he said there was a problem at this time, it was purely because he didn't want to do it. Chen Nan immediately nodded and said, "No problem, I promise to complete the task."
Jiang Cheng continued, "Also, you should also contact the Chinese over in Nanyang this time and try to meet with their senior officials. Nanyang is where we Chinese are the most powerful, and we cannot give up."
Chen Nan nodded to express his understanding.
Jiang Cheng thought for a while and continued, "Pay attention among the Chinese to see if there are any people who are capable in management. It is best not to have any political overtones. When we are abroad, it is better to be careful."
When Chen Nan heard this, he quickly said, "I really have a suitable person here who can be responsible for the African affairs mentioned by my boss."
After hearing this, Jiang Cheng said with interest, "Tell me about it."
Chen Nan replied, "This is a Chinese who has become a British citizen. His ancestors came to the UK to settle in the Tongzhi period. He studied geology and is 36 years old. Because he is of yellow race, he has not been able to enter the senior management of the British BP Oil Company. However,
There is no problem with his ability, I think I can give him a try this time. But I only met him at a Chinese gathering and don’t know much about him."
Jiang Cheng thought for a while and said, "It's just him. Let's pull him up first and take a look. Oil mining is a professional and technical job, and it still requires professionals. But we need to find out his background, especially whether he has any connection with the British intelligence agency."
It doesn’t matter, I don’t want an extra set of eyes around me.”