Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 51: Interlude

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never believe that there would be such ridiculous things in the world." Baron Le Bernau was standing with his cigar in his mouth and standing akimbo in the suite on the fifth floor of the Chinachem Hotel Window, looking at the chaotic scene downstairs.

"This is a mysterious East, a place full of miracles, isn't it?" Dr. Pan Ke took out a Mark note from his wallet and handed it to the Chinese waiter who arranged the tea table for them.

"Thank you, sir. Please tell me if you need anything else." The waiter respectfully bowed to thank you, speaking fluent German.

"You speak German very well, where did you learn it." Dr. Panke was very curious about the educational background of this little waiter.

"My father taught me. He used to be an employee of Qianxin Foreign Company." The waiter replied.

The Kenshin Foreign Company mentioned here sounds like it was established by Nissho. In fact, this is a trading firm established entirely by German merchants, and its main business is chemical dyes. In the early twentieth century, there were more than forty foreign firms established by German businessmen in Shanghai. They were basically engaged in pigment printing and dyeing, steel and hardware, and chemical and pharmaceutical businesses. They were not arms and arms dealers in the traditional concept of everyone.

German businessmen opened factories in Shanghai for flour, gas, spinning, and shipbuilding, and established more than two hundred shops, sharing the world with the British in Shanghai's investment field. However, after the outbreak of World War I, German businessmen fled China in large numbers and gave up their trade shares. German banks and shops were closed one after another, or they were transferred to some Chinese agents.

It is the most basic requirement for Chinese who can work at Qianxin Foreign to speak German.

"Does your father still work at Foreign Bank? I remember that the German chemical business in China should be handed over to Defu Foreign Bank." Dr. Panke held up the black tea cup. After the end of the First World War, some German printing and dyeing chemical companies jointly established a large trust. Dozens of foreign companies operating the German pigment printing and dyeing business have transferred their business to the unified management of the German pigment printing and dyeing business, which can strengthen Germany's competitiveness in the trade field. , To avoid cannibalism caused by business overlap.

"A long time ago, he was fired by the head office of the foreign company for physical reasons. If he is still working at the foreign company, I would not be a waiter at the Chinachem Hotel, sir." The young waiter respectfully After answering, Panke could hear the helplessness in his words.

"Sorry kid, I should have thought of this. What's your name." The waiter looked fifteen or six years old at most, and Dr. Panke was indeed qualified to call him a child.

"My name is Bai Muzhi, sir."

"How old are you this year?"

"Fifteen years old, sir." The boy replied.

"Very well, Bai, do you want to change a job?" Dr. Panke put down his teacup.

"I don't understand what you mean, sir." The boy looked at the German in front of him suspiciously.

He heard from the manager in charge that the two floors are filled with big Germans, so you must be very careful when serving, and no mistakes are allowed, otherwise you will be prepared to leave.

"Hey, Pank, you have any strange idea again." Baron Le Bernau turned from the window sill and looked at the foreign affairs and economic adviser.

After working together for this period of time, Le Bernau and Panke have established a good friendship. The thinking of this **** Nazi is gradually changing because of the influence of this friend, at least now he is no longer Is a firm believer in racial lineage.

"Look, my friend. With the current physical condition of the Marshal, obviously it is impossible to visit Japan in a short time. We may have to stay in Shanghai for a while." Panke took a clean teacup. Signaled the little waiter to fill it up.

"It is indeed possible, but it depends on the decision of the Führer. What do you mean?" Le Bernau dusted the ashtray on the window sill.

"When encountering this kind of thing, I think it is difficult for the head of state to make a decision. At least until the incident is investigated, the special mission can only temporarily stay in Shanghai. So I think during this period, we should need a familiar local A follower of the environment. I think this kid is not bad, not only can he speak German, but he is also very educated." Panke put a sugar cube into the teacup, and then motioned the little waiter to bring it to his friend.

"Well, I have no opinion, I hope it is a good decision. Boy, do you know where the best restaurant is nearby?" Putting the cigar back into his mouth, the baron took the teacup from the waiter.

"Yes, sir. There are five first-rate restaurants nearby. I don't know which flavor you like?" The little waiter was trying to restrain his emotions, but his slightly flushed cheeks revealed his excitement. .

"Haha, Doctor, I like this clever little guy." Le Bernau smiled and patted the back of the boy's head.

"Don't worry, I haven't asked the boy's opinion yet? Bai, would you like to work for us for a period of time? I promise you will get a pretty good salary." Panke asked with a smile.

"I am very willing, Mr. Doctor." The teenager is indeed very clever. For a low-level ordinary waiter, this may be an opportunity to completely change his destiny.

"Very well, I will tell your manager. During this time, you were hired by the Special Mission of the Greater German Empire. The name Bai Muzhi may be too verbal for the other colleagues in the mission. Convenient, I'll just call you Xiaobai." Dr. Panke put down his teacup.

"Okay, sir." Xiaobai leaned forward and agreed.

"I like this kid." Le Bernau said with a smile again.

Just when the two members of the special mission were happy to find a follower, on the bank of the Huangpu River less than 100 meters away from them, Lieutenant General Tanimoto's mood fell to the bottom.

With the arrival of reinforcements from the British and French colonies, the Bund area has been completely blocked by the army. British colonial infantry set up a blockade along the Suzhou River. The Ministry of Industry and Engineering parked two flying fortresses at the southern end of the Waibaidu Bridge. At the same time, they completely blocked the driveway with sandbags and barbed wire. Unless the Japanese used heavy equipment, they would not want to cross the bridge.

The French finally drove their team of antique Renault tanks out, not to deter anyone, but to join in the fun. But don't underestimate the piles of old tanks that seem to be sent to the museum. Just two months ago, the French garrison drove them out to scare the Wang puppet police and agents.

Ten Renault tanks lined up in two rows at the intersection of Hankou Road, and the guns pointed directly at the Japanese army more than 200 meters away. Although it was only a 37mm caliber artillery, it looked scary at this time and place.

The most worrying situation in Japan has emerged. The Japanese army and navy forces have been strictly surrounded by reinforcements from the concession, and they can no longer withdraw to the Hongkou Japanese Concession by themselves until the negotiations with the high-level concession are completed.

What makes the Japanese people even more troublesome is that a large number of news media appeared at the scene, belonging to major overseas news agencies. This incident seems to be uncovered. Tanimoto can foresee this happening within 24 hours. The farce in the magic capital of China will spread throughout the Western world.

In fact, there is one thing that Tanimoto did not expect, that is, standing in the front row of the team, he will become a "star" of the world’s attention. Jiang’s photo, of course, the description text below, will not be what makes him happy.

"Where is the Special Marine Corps? Where are the Army's support forces? What is this guy like Takeda rubbing against?" Tanimoto paced back and forth anxiously.

"The radio station of the Special Marine Corps could not be contacted. The Fleet Command has sent personnel to investigate." The communications staff reported.

"It's not going to work like this. You are optimistic about the troops here. I will negotiate with the other party now." Tanimoto couldn't bear it anymore, he ordered Akiyama Osa, and then led the adjutant towards the concession troops in the outer circle. .

At this moment, there was a sudden roar of engines on the surface of the river, and Tanimoto couldn't help but stop and look back.

Immediately Tanimoto saw a cloud of white smoke rising from the waist of the Prince Eugen, and a biplane seaplane jumped out of the smoke. Amid the screaming engine roar, AR-swiftly swept across the Huangpu River, and when it flew over the river bank, the pontoon under the fuselage almost rubbed the heads of soldiers on the shore.

Amidst the exclamation of the officers and soldiers from all over the world, the driver made a 90-degree roll, neatly avoided the Chinachem Hotel building, and then drove in the gap between the buildings on both sides of Nanjing Road. Climb upwards with sufficient horsepower.

"If this bragging **** is my man, he will be locked up for a week." Ludwig corrected the cap that was being blown crooked.

"But now he is my subordinate~IndoMTL.com~I will apply for him a medal." Von Hertz said with a smug look.

"The Japanese Lieutenant General is here again, Colonel, who is in charge now." Ludwig changed the subject decisively.

"Who knows? Go and ask the fat man behind." Von Hertz opened the silver cigarette case.

"Which fat guy?" Ludwig took a cigarette from the pack.

"The one in a dress with a blue ribbon."

"That is the French Consul General in Shanghai, and he is not fat at all."

"He is the one who brings the most troops here. Of course he will go and talk to the Japanese." Von Hertz took out a lighter and lit the cigarette in his mouth.

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