Battle of the Third Reich

Now it's time to solve these problems, Xu Jun's determination is extremely firm.

But how to solve these problems completely is not enough to rely on strengthening production management and a moderate occupation policy.

Xu Jun believes that before Europe now repairs the trauma caused by the war, the market for military products that occupies an important position in the national industrial system will continue to tighten. People now need to rebuild their homes instead of preparing for war.

The shrinking of those huge military enterprises will trigger a series of reactions. The decline in demand for raw materials and a large number of emergency layoffs have led to a sluggish market that will bring down the corresponding civilian production enterprises and directly affect the speed of social and economic recovery in Europe.

Therefore, Xu Jun believes that the first thing he has to do now is to open up new markets for European industrial products and increase the demand for commodities, in order to stimulate the European industrial system to get back on track.

Arms production is the most famous high-margin industry in industrial production. The cost between a shell and the selling price sometimes differs by more than twice, and the profit can also increase exponentially with the increase in the technological content of the product. This is a crazy profiteering industry. The price of an old light bomber with a total cost of about 27,000 marks in the international arms market can reach 60,000 to 80,000 marks.

Especially Desire, has been known for its excellent quality and reliable performance, and after the European battlefield inspection, the reputation of German weapons has reached the highest point in history.

However, due to the strict control of arms exports by the Nazis, only a limited number of dependent countries and allies were able to obtain German weapons. Moreover, due to the limited productivity of German industrial enterprises, it is necessary to meet the domestic needs of the National Defense Forces before completing orders from other countries. This has resulted in the fact that German weapons have always been in a priceless market on the international arms exchange.

Xu Jun wants to expand the overseas arms market, then he must first expand the scale of military production and improve the efficiency of the German military production system.

Xu Jun decided to mobilize all the military enterprises in Europe, to carry out all-round cooperation on the basis of mutual fairness, to draw them into the advanced production system of German **, and to establish a huge production and sales group, And with the resulting high profits to speed up the recovery of the European economy.

Xu Jun does not naively think that relying on arms dealers can revive the European economy. This is just the first step in the start of the entire European industrial chain.

The development of military industrial production enterprises will drive other civilian production enterprises. Xu Jun’s goal is to turn Europe into a world high-end product factory. Both civilian and military products can occupy an important share of the world market.

Xu Jun set his sights on China. China is now the world’s largest country in need of arms. The amount of ammunition she consumes on the battlefield every day is enough to shock all Krupp or Rheinmetal’s board of directors. The huge profits contained can be seen even by a blind man, which is why the German industrial enterprises have been expressing regret and sorrow for losing the Chinese market.

"It is necessary to re-enter the Chinese market. This is Germany's most important goal at the moment. It is a key step in Germany's re-emergence in the world. It is also a key step in the re-evolution of Europe under the leadership of Germany. Whether we can achieve this goal depends on the Marshal Has your trip to China been successful?

Marshal Blumberg, I hope you know how arduous the mission is on your shoulders. Whether or not this step can be taken will directly affect all the later strategies of Germany. If you can accomplish this arduous mission, it will surely go down in history, my dear Marshal. "

Xu Jun looked at Blumberg's eyes and said seriously.

"I understand, my head of state. As you said earlier, this is indeed a major event that will affect the historical development of Germany and even Europe. I am excited that I can take on this important mission, and at the same time I also thank you for your trust and expectations.

but. . . . You have not told me how we will face the obstacles of Japan. From what I know about them, they will definitely respond extremely strongly to this matter, and they will do everything possible to destroy and obstruct this cause, even to use force. If things really develop like that, we may face head-on confrontation with Japan in Asia. How should we deal with it then? "

Blumberg asked, frowning.

He saw a broad and beautiful prospect from Xu Jun's plan. He was excited that he would be a witness to history. At the same time, he was also worried about the obstacles that would be encountered in the process of the plan.

"Yes, Marshal, we will definitely encounter obstruction and destruction from Japan, and we will certainly be involved in the war in Asia. This is inevitable, even if we do not engage in arms trade with China and do not provide assistance to China, Japan The Empire will still have fierce conflicts with Germany in Asia."

Xu Jun picked up his tea cup and continued after a sip of tea.

"Under our new European occupation policy, Germany is bound to establish closer relations with European lowland countries. While mastering the leadership of the entire Europe, Germany is bound to shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding the interests of various European countries, including In view of their interests in their respective colonies, most of the colonies in European countries are in Asia, where there are rich resources, producing rare minerals and energy resources that are most needed in the reconstruction of Europe. These resources are also the most in short supply in the Japanese Empire. Most needed.

Judging from the current Asian war situation, the Japanese empire will never let go of these resources. They have spent too much resources in the war with China, and the country has become a slave to the war. The Sino-Japanese War is evolving into a national war of attrition between these two Eastern countries, and from the information currently available to us, the final winner of this war of war is definitely not the Japanese Empire. "

Xu Jun opened the cigar box on the table and pulled out a cigar.

"The United States has announced the abolition of the Japan-US Trade and Navigation Treaty. If the Japanese empire cannot obtain new sources of resources within two years, they will be quickly overwhelmed by this war. They will not be willing to lose this almost costly The war of all their national strength, so they will definitely reach out to the colonies of European countries in Asia, where they have valuable resources that they can continue to continue this war."

Xu Jun put down the cigar cutter, picked up the lighter and lit the cigar.

"Do you think they will attack these colonies? Are they going to fight against the whole of Europe? This is crazy. They can buy the resources they need from those colonies. This is the wise choice."

Blumberg's eyes widened in surprise.

"They are such a crazy nation. They have spent too much national power to defeat China. In order to win that war, they must take risks. Their gold reserves are consumed in just four years after the outbreak of the war. Eighty-six percent, they no longer have enough funds to start international trade.

In this situation, they can only choose to plunder rather than trade. What's more, we would not agree that those colonies would start resource trade with Japan. This is too foolish, it will make Germany lose the Chinese market forever, and it will also lead to conflicts of interest with the United States. Not only can we not get any benefits from the Japanese, but we will also be dragged into their camp by the Japanese, which will seriously damage Germany's national reputation and interests.

Moreover, from my personal point of view, any behavior that helps the Japanese Empire is intolerable, and I am extremely loathed by this greedy and crazy country and everything they do. "

Xu Jun frowned and spit out a smoke ring.

"However, at this stage, we don't have to worry about how violently Japan will respond to this. They are not ready yet. They are not ready to fight against European countries, especially Germany. After they do everything Before preparing, they will endure and continue to maintain their relations with European countries on the surface.

In order to achieve the goal I mentioned earlier, the headquarters made a special budget. The Japanese empire needs to carry out large-scale strategic mobilization on the Chinese battlefield, using army troops of more than four divisions and a large number of naval and air forces. And, from now on, a large amount of war materials will be produced and stored for this strategy. I don't think they will bravely launch armed attacks against European colonies until at least the end of next year.

Of course, we can’t take it lightly. Who knows what these Japanese people will do next, before that we have to complete the military deployment in Asia, try to ensure that when that day really comes, it will not be mad by the crazy dwarf Unprepared.

In the preparation stage, we must maintain a low profile and confidentiality in the adjustment of the Asian strategy. We must not excessively stimulate the nerves of those lunatics, at least until we are fully prepared. "

Xu Jun paused and made a gesture to Weiller, who immediately pulled a file from his file bag.

"To achieve the purpose of confusing Japan, we will now carry out arms trade with the Chinese government in the name of the French government. I have reached a secret agreement with Petain, and he is very worried about the safety of the remote colony of France, and this Your Marshal is also full of interest in the profits of the arms trade. Now, my Marshal, for the sake of your trip to China, the Commanding Department has made a comprehensive plan."

Xu Jun handed that document to Blumberg.

"You will take a plane through Romania to Iran, and from there you will take a passenger ship to the Dutch East India, where you will meet other members of your mission, and then arrive with our first shipment to French Indochina, What a long journey."

"Meet with other members of my mission in Dutch East India?"

Blumberg looked at the document with his head tilted.

"Yes, my marshal, they set off two weeks ago. According to the notification from the French Navy, they have now reached the east coast of Africa."

"My head of state, did you say the French navy? They still brought our first shipment?"

Blumberg couldn't help but grow his mouth.

"Yes, you heard it right. It's the French Navy. This is another deal between Betten and me, my dear Marshal."

Xu Jun smiled and flicked the ash from the cigar.

"So, how should I face these French people."

Blumberg knew there were some things he shouldn't ask.

"Take them as allies in Germany, my dear Marshal. The Germans now have to learn how to make friends in addition to defeating the enemy."

"My head, can I know what was included in the first shipment? I need to prepare for this mission."

Blumberg put the document back on the table.

"Of course, General Wehrler, show the list of goods to the Marshal. My Marshal, the documents related to this trip to China will be sent to your office soon. If you still need any information, you can go directly to General Weiler asked."

"Thank you very much, my head."

Blumberg took a look at the list.

"Thirty h35 tanks, fifteen b1 tanks, and fifty Panhard armored vehicles..."

"This is assigned by the French government to the French Indochina colonial forces. However, if the Chinese side urgently needs it, it can allocate a part of it, and the quotation will be increased by 20% according to the latter price."

"Twenty 155 heavy howitzers, fifteen 75-mm infantry guns, and eighty-five 45-mm anti-tank guns..."

"This is also assigned to the French troops, but if China needs it, it can also be part of the price. The price is the same as above."

"This...my head of state. Can you tell me which of the goods on this list belong to us, it looks like these are all French equipment."

"Well, this... actually... these are the loot we seized. I want to sell these weapons in the warehouse and rust, it is better to sell them early and save a lot of destruction. cost."

"Well, my head of state. Will the Chinese government be reluctant to buy these old weapons? I think the first deal is very important. We can provide a batch of brand new German-made weapons, which will give the Chinese government a good impression. It will also be good for future transaction development."

Blumberg has some worries about buying and selling second-hand goods.

"Don't worry about this, my marshal. These French weapons are in very good condition and are carefully selected from the loot. For example, most of the 20,000 m36 rifles are brand new and have never been used. Once."

Xu Jun explained with a smile.

"Fall once?"

"Well, some French soldiers act rough when surrendering."