Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 46: Brumberg (2)

　　"China? My head of state. I don’t know much about this country. If you want to know about China, I suggest you ask General Falkenhausen. He has served in China for a while The general adviser of the German Military Advisory Group should know the ancient Eastern country better than I, and I heard that he established a good personal friendship with the Chinese President at that time."

　　 Blumberg smiled and replied.

　　 "I know, Your Excellency Marshal. I just want to know your personal view of China, um, including the war that is going on there, I think you must have paid attention to what happened there."

　　 Xu Jun put down the tea cup and held up the silver plate with chocolate.

　　 "Ah, thank you, my head of state."

　　 Blumberg twisted a piece of chocolate from the silver plate brought to him.

　　"My head of state, as I said earlier, I don’t know much about China. I just learned some of the situation in that country from newspapers and some documents. There may be many mistakes in it. I hope not How does it affect you?

　　This country is the center of Asia. It has a huge population and rich resources. It once had countless wealth and established a glorious ancient civilization. But in modern times, his situation has become very bad.

　　 I learned from the travel notes of some German businessmen that the Chinese government had refused to join the ranks of civilized countries in the world for a long time. They rejected almost all new things and knowledge, and even refused to start normal with other countries. Diplomatic and commercial activities. For almost a hundred years, their development has almost stagnated, and the country is full of riots, wars and famines.

　　 The ruler of China is stupid and arrogant, and the power of the country is in the hands of an elderly Mongolian woman. His officials are corrupt and greedy to an alarming level.

　　 Forty years ago, a cult supported by the Chinese government began to wantonly murder foreign nationals. German diplomats who sought protection from the Chinese government at the time died because they were ambushed by the Chinese government. As a result, Germany united almost the entire civilized world to launch a crusade against the Chinese government. What surprised me was that the war was won without much loss.

　　 However, serious war crimes occurred in this war. The British and French ransacked the Chinese royal palace and the *. To my comfort, the Germans were not able to participate in the atrocities due to their slow response. This should be attributed to the stupidity of the commander Vadsi at the time. General Loeb should be very clear about what happened during that period and he participated in that. For the second war, you can ask him about the details of this war.

　　 What we cannot deny is that the German military had serious military discipline problems in China at the time. There were several massacres of Chinese civilians and the looting of the Royal Chinese Observatory. The German commander General Wadsey apparently forgot the honor of a German soldier. The German army under his command became a group of professional bandits. The performance of the German army in this war is shameful.

　　When this war ended, Germany obtained the right to station an army in China, which was a port city called Qingdao. We did not lose that territory until the last war.

　　 Then a revolution broke out in China, the emperor was overthrown, and then a long warlord separatist regime, large-scale wars, and the country lingered on the edge of division for almost ten years.

　　 When this country is once again unified under the leadership of a government, the new leader is faced with a broken mess, and everything has to start from scratch.

　　 From the report handed to me by the German advisory group after returning to China, I saw their determination to rise from the rubble. Germany imported the latest industrial technology and machinery and a large number of new weapons to China, with the help of Germany , The Chinese are working hard to build their industrial system and national defense system. It is a pity that a war with the Japanese Empire followed, and the Japanese offensive disrupted their overall recovery plan, otherwise this war must have another situation.

　　 Regarding the Sino-Japanese War, I have read the secret report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I think you must have read that document. The appalling atrocities described in that document made me lose all good feelings for the Japanese Empire. I I sympathize with those suffering Chinese people. Without this war, I would really like to see with my own eyes what this country that can create an ancient civilization that can create a destiny looks like. "

　　 I can hear that Blumberg is a history lover, and his knowledge of China is not as shallow as he said.

　　 Although Xu Jun’s true thoughts may not be ascertained, he made some reservations when describing the recent situation in China, but Xu Jun was relieved that the old soldier still expressed him fearlessly Disgust with the Japanese army.

　　 It seems that two years of hardship have made him fully realize that he has now restored his sense of honor and confidence as a soldier, and is no longer as timid as he was when he faced Hitler.

　　"Well, my marshal, I am very happy that you can tell me this. As you said before, that ancient country has suffered so much, and now someone must reach out and help him. I think To send a diplomatic delegation to China, I have now confirmed that you will be the best candidate to be the head of the delegation."

　　 Xu Jun raised his teacup and said with a smile.

　　 "Wait a minute, my head."

　　 Blumberg's eyes widened in shock.

　　"Is it because you called me for this? My head of state, I refuse to accept this appointment."

　　 Blumberg brushed to his feet, and said loudly with a serious expression.

　　 "My head of state, General Weierle is here."

　　 Disenhofen opened the office door.

　　 "My head of state."

　　 Weierle came closer with a briefcase.

　　 "Ah, Lord Blumberg, it's nice to meet you."

　　Weiller walked to the sofa and nodded in greeting.

　　 "You are here just right. I am discussing with the marshal about his new appointment. But now it seems that he doesn't like this position very much."

　　 Xu Jun said with a smile.

　　"How could this be? My head of state, did you not explain to the marshal the importance of this appointment?"

　　 Weierle showed a surprised expression.

　　 "No, he refused this appointment before I could tell the marshal about the details."

　　 Xu Jun smiled and replied, and then he waved his hand to Blumberg who was sticking with a pillar.

　　"Sit down first, my marshal. Can you explain the reason for your refusal to the Chief of Staff and Weiller?"

　　"This...My head of state..."

　　 Blumberg couldn't help but hesitate, only then did he realize that he was a bit reckless in front of him.

　　 Is it because of the frustration of the past few years that I have become impetuous, and I directly refused the appointment of the other party in front of the dictator of the empire. I could not do it even if I held a gun against myself three years ago. . And if the dictator in front of him is as paranoid as his predecessor, he can immediately put himself in the dock of the military court, and have good reasons to let himself be in a military prison until he rots.

　　 "Don't worry, my marshal. I am not Hitler. If you have a real and reasonable reason for rejecting this appointment, I am very willing to reconsider the candidate for the leader."

　　 Xu Jun handed the chocolate plate to Weierle.

　　"My head of state, thank you very much for your tolerance. I swear I will never despise your authority. I just think that I am a professional soldier and have no diplomatic experience. You let me serve as a diplomatic mission Leader, I'm afraid I will not be able to complete the mission you have given..."

　　 Blumberg said hesitatingly.

　　 "Really, are there other reasons besides this?"

　　 Xu Jun squinted at Blumberg, who was already sweating on his forehead.

　　"There is...and there is...my head of state."

　　 Blumberg swallowed, and then said loudly with an expression of relief.

　　"I think that at this time, before the final victory of the European war, it is not a wise decision for Germany to rashly intervene in the war in distant Asia.

　　Germany does not have significant interest ties with Asian countries. Of course, we have had cooperation with China for a period of time, but this relationship has begun to cool down in March 8th, and official contacts have basically been cut off.

　　 I admit that I am very sympathetic to China's experience, and I am very willing to help Chinese people if I have the opportunity. However, I don’t think sympathy is enough to get us into a long war between Asian countries~ IndoMTL.com~ We have no colonies in Asia, no military bases, or even influence, and are controlled by a large swath of enemy. Region, I really don’t know how we can help China, and what benefits Germany can get from it. "

　　"Hehehe, Your Excellency Marshal, you must not understand the Führer’s plan. You know, when I first heard about the Führer’s plan, my reaction was almost the same as you are now.

　　 At the time, I also felt that this proposal was not in the interests of Germany, although I also sympathized with China's situation.

　　 But when the Führer told me the whole plan, I immediately changed my opinion. Don't underestimate the wisdom of your head, how could he fail to see the issues you are worried about. I advise you to relax with a cup of tea first, and let your Excellency the head of state explain to you slowly. I can guarantee that you will be very willing to take up this appointment after listening. If it weren't for the Battle of England to be launched soon, I would even ask the Führer to hand over this glorious task to me. This is a mission that can be recorded in the annals of history. "

　　 Weierle smiled and filled Blumberg's glass with water.

　　"Well, my marshal, now please feel at ease to listen to me. What you hear below will be the top secret of the empire, and no leakage is allowed. This is related to the national security and interests of Germany. I hope you can understand the importance of this issue."

　　 After seeing Brumberg nodded solemnly, Xu Jun took a sip of tea from his teacup, cleared his throat, and said with a serious face: "Before discussing the mission of the mission, I want you to understand me. The New Asian Strategy of the Third Reich formulated."