Germany, Berlin, Reichstag. Strangely no pop-upsqi

Hitler walked around with his hands behind his back, and after a while he stood still: "So, our 'Torch' plan has really been leaked?"

"Yes, my Führer!"

Admiral Walter William Canales, who was in charge of intelligence work, replied without hesitation:

"As early as a few months ago, the Chinese began to consciously sell the transportation companies, trading companies, oil exploration companies, military horse farms, etc. they established in the empire to obtain large amounts of cash. As of the end of October, even the people responsible for Jewish immigration and peace

The Slavic immigration agency has also been quietly closed, and a large number of staff have been evacuated in an orderly manner. All this shows that the other party is wary of our possible attacks!

"However, this does not mean that the other party can predict our plans through simple inferences. Before this, they often hosted banquets for our officials at all levels, but since the beginning of this month, such banquets have stopped.

Moreover, the last batch of recruits from the other side have already boarded a large transport plane sent by Nanhua to evacuate today. The alert level of Nanhua's troops in the border area of ​​West Asia has also been mentioned as the highest level.

"A lot of things have happened in the past few days, which proves that Nanhua is very likely to have obtained the exact time of our attack, and is no longer afraid of losing face. So far, only a few people know about the 'Torch' plan. Who leaked the secret?

Yes, very easy to troubleshoot!”

Hitler frowned: "Canales, let's get to the point. Who do you suspect?"

Canales lowered his head: "Although Zhong, Chief of Staff of the SS, did not attend this high-level meeting, the great second deputy head of state, Marshal Heydrich, the Governor of Poland, has always trusted Zhong and consulted him on all situations.

His opinion, I believe this time will be no exception. Since Zhong’s position is very critical, I suggest that he be arrested immediately!”

"Is it him?"

The image of a hale and hearty orientalist with sharp eyes suddenly appeared in Hitler's mind. When Germany annexed the Czech Republic, invaded Poland, and later fought against France and the Soviet Union, Zhong Lei, who followed Heydrich, repeatedly offered him ingenious ideas.

, it cannot be denied that this is a talented general, otherwise Hitler would not allow an Easterner to hold important positions in his SS.

"Is there any direct evidence? Zhong had already sworn to join the German Workers' Party three years ago, and became an imperial citizen. He is a standing member of the Imperial Joint Chiefs of Staff. To arrest a general who has made outstanding contributions to the empire without evidence.

This will severely damage the morale of frontline soldiers."

Hitler asked hesitantly.

Upon hearing this, Canales knew that Hitler was on guard and raised his head: "The head of state can tell Marshal Heydrich your suspicions. I believe that the second deputy head of state of the empire who cherishes feathers will not tolerate adultery. Furthermore, deal with it.

The bell is an internal matter within the SS, and it is not easy for others to accuse the Führer."

Hitler suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes. Reinhard is smart and knows how to choose. Even if Zhong cannot be convicted, he will not be allowed to continue to lurk among us and steal core secrets.

"

Subsequently, Hitler called Heydrich and recruited Heydrich, who was training naval aviation at the Piura military port in East Prussia, to Berlin for face-to-face training.

At this time, An Yi did not know that there was something wrong with "Nail". After receiving a call from "Nail" saying "continue lurking", An Yi ordered the intelligence department to put the matter aside under strict protection and went to the Xu Mansion.

After handling official business for two days, he and Ou Chuer came to Straits Province to inspect the operation of the Enron Grand Canal, which has strategic significance for South China and had just been opened for navigation for half a month. They also conducted on-site inspections of the garrison and defense along the canal.

The Straits Province was founded in the middle of 1940, and cities and counties were added several times during the period. However, the Straits Province now includes the area south of Lambi Island in Myanmar to Graduli, the cities and counties south of Bashu City on the southern peninsula of Shannan Province, and

Kota City, Liuli City and Pulau Pulau in northern Malaya.

The predecessor of the Enron Grand Canal was the Kra Canal. Its first project was established in early 1939. At that time, the Japanese army was raging in Southeast Asia and successively captured Malaya, the Philippines, Myanmar and other places. The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean became the most active stage for the Japanese navy. As the main guest of the Anron Army

The Strait of Malacca, a channel for goods and materials to enter and exit, also fell into the hands of Japan, and transportation at home and abroad was basically cut off.

In order to open up the connection between Nanhua Bay and the Indian Ocean and even the European continent, the Nanhua Construction Department and the Anjiajun General Logistics Department resumed the Kra Strait Canal construction plan that the Siamese government had proposed many times to discuss after threatening the British government.

After a large number of engineering geological field surveys, it was found that the Kra Isthmus is located in Chumphon City and Lalang City. The narrowest point from east to west is only 56 kilometers, and the highest altitude is only 75 meters. Both the east and west coasts are bedrock coasts, and the waves are

The winds are calm and the sea and plains are completely consistent, which is very conducive to the construction of canals.

In 1939, as the An family army successfully captured the West Indies by chasing Sheng Shicai's rebels, the last French fleet, which was at the end of its rope, also fell into the control of the navy. The Indian Ocean Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet on the east and west were separated by the Malay Peninsula.

The Pacific Fleet urgently needs to be reorganized according to the actual needs of the fleet.

Moreover, the main shipyards of the Anjiajun Navy are concentrated in the coastal areas of Beibu Gulf, South China Sea and Nanhua Bay. To send new ships to the Indian Ocean, there is an urgent need for a canal to connect the east and west oceans.

Therefore, in August 1939, the hottest month of the year in the Malay Peninsula, three engineer divisions brought a large amount of construction equipment to the Kra Isthmus, and later joined the battlefields in India, Burma and Malaya.

The more than 200,000 Japanese puppet troops captured were divided into road sections and constructed continuously.

By August this year, after three years of non-stop construction, the canal project was successfully completed. A large military port at each of the east and west canal mouths, four fortresses, and six bridges across the canal were all completed. Two garrison divisions to protect the safety of the canal were completed.

With the arrival of a brigade of the Second Artillery Corps, as well as the air force and army aviation troops, the official opening of the canal was put on the agenda.

In September, while An Yi was still stranded in Kulun, paying close attention to the war in Northeast and Far East, and dealing with various forces, the joint acceptance team of the canal project composed of the Nanhua Construction Department and the Anjia Army General Logistics Department had already set off. After half a month of careful consideration

After careful inspection, the following data was obtained:

The canal starts from the newly built port city Anran City on the Andaman Sea side of the Indian Ocean in the west to the also newly built city Qing'an Port on the Nanhua Bay side of the Pacific Ocean in the east. It is 116 kilometers long, 500 meters wide and 3 meters deep.

The 10-meter, two-way waterway and the river mouth are equipped with anti-submarine nets, radar, sonar detection and other devices to prevent hostile forces from mixing in.

Taking into account all aspects of the situation, the construction of the canal has fully met the design requirements. Through the canal, An Jiajun's naval fleet can directly enter the Andaman Sea on the Indian Ocean side from the Nanhua Bay in the Pacific Ocean, shortening the voyage between the two oceans by almost 1,250 years.

Ten kilometers away, the fleet can be transported through the canal, which will not arouse the alert of the great powers and will not overly stimulate the Japanese army that has retreated to Sumatra Island. It can be said that things in South China have been connected together.

After passing the acceptance inspection, Xu Ziliang, Prime Minister of the Government Affairs Council, He Jing, Minister of Nanhua Construction Department, and Chang Baofang, Minister of General Logistics Department, jointly asked An Yi to name the canal and the new ports on the east and west sides. An Yi repeatedly declined and thanked him. In the end, the erudite Central Committee

Government Secretary-General Jiang Yunshan made the decision to name it.

Originally, the Government Affairs Council was planning to hold a grand navigation ceremony and invite Chinese and foreign guests to attend, but was forced to suppress it by An Yi.

Now that the international war is in full swing, no one has noticed the construction status of this canal, which has been closed for construction. Moreover, the Anjia Army and Air Force have set up military bases on the Myeik Islands, Koh Cham Island, and Pugu Island in the Andaman Sea.

Before exiting the air base, once a fleet passes nearby

However, Nanhua Bay has already become the inland sea of ​​Nanhua. The Japanese navy, which has become the overlord of the Pacific, does not dare to go deep into it. Therefore, so far, no one has discovered the creation of such a new waterway. This is for the Nanhua Fleet.

The transfer is extremely beneficial.

If the publicity is carried out with great fanfare, it is very likely to attract the attention of the Japanese Navy. If nothing else, just sending submarines to harass them will be extremely annoying. Therefore, everything is simple for the opening of the canal. No officials will go to preside over the ribbon-cutting, and the canal will be opened quietly.

Amid the news, the Enron Grand Canal has been open to navigation for more than half a month and is operating in good condition.

At this time, Germany's intelligence agencies only noticed that the Anjia Army was continuously gathering troops to the West Asia region through railways and roads. If they knew that the troops transferred from the southwest to the west, a group army had passed through this area under the escort of the fleet.

A canal that runs from the Bay of Bengal around the island of Ceylon and the southern part of the subcontinent and into the Arabian Sea will probably not easily invade South China.

Although it is already autumn and winter in the north, the temperature in the Grand Canal area near the 10th parallel of north latitude is still very high. Fortunately, the sea breeze blows, which alleviates the discomfort of the hot and high temperatures. However, the sun is a little unbearable and the strong

Sunlight not only irritates the skin, but also irritates the eyes. When standing in the sun, a pair of sunglasses is essential, and a sun hat is also a must-have equipment.

Standing on the breakwater of the canal, An Yi wore a sunhat with a wide brim, a pair of sunglasses on the bridge of his nose, a light yellow short-sleeved shirt and a tropical military uniform with shorts, and a pair of binoculars hanging on his chest. His wife Ou

Chu Er held a parasol and accompanied An Yi, followed by a group of shining stars. Shen Fengdao and the guards were scattered around, on guard.

Lieutenant General Du Qichen, commander and political commissar of the Canal Garrison, Major General Ma Hai, commander of the Anran Naval Base, Major General Dai Yao, commander of the Canal Air Force, as well as Deputy Chief of General Staff Yang Jie who accompanied An Yi and his wife for the inspection, Deng Bin, President of the National Defense University, and Minister of the Military Affairs Department of the General Staff

Major General Cheng Shiming and others

, at this time, they were also pointing out the country, chatting and laughing. An Yi and his wife had breakfast at the Anran Military Port at 7:30 in the morning, and then drove for an hour along the canal to the breakwater in the middle of the canal. They are now at

I wandered around here for half an hour and was very interested.

After returning to Xinjing, An Yi had to make decisions on long-standing official affairs and major military and political decisions. He had to return to his previous busy state of taking care of everything, not to mention visiting scenic spots in various parts of South China.

It is not easy to visit the West Lake in Beijing with his family. In addition, the war with Germany is about to start, and it is impossible for him to put down the work at hand. Therefore, this inspection is a rare rest and relaxation for him.

"Qichen, along the way, I found that the standard of construction of the breakwaters on both sides of the canal seems to be a bit high. Not to mention the width of fifty meters, they are also paved with such thick cement. Are there any considerations?"

Seeing that the sun was getting hotter and fiercer, An Yi called Tang Fen and several female guards to accompany Ou Chu'er to take shelter in the mangroves under the canal breakwater, and then asked Du Qichen who was following him.

Du Qichen was a veteran engineer. When the Anjia Army took over the Syrian government, Du Qichen was the party representative and deputy commander of the newly formed Second Engineer Division. Later, the Southern Yunnan Engineering Corps was formed. Du Qichen was promoted to the rank of major general and served as the deputy commander and party representative of the Corps.

Nanhua Jianguo established three headquarters, Du Qichen

He was transferred to the Lieutenant General Head of the General Logistics Command. After the canal construction project was launched in 1939, there was an urgent need for a general with proficient military and architectural knowledge to take charge. Du Qichen was transferred to the Commander of the Canal Garrison. Until now, it can be said that he is responsible for everything about the canal.

, there is no one more familiar than him.

Du Qichen said with a smile: "When it was first built, the breakwaters on both sides of the canal were not so impressive. I went to the chief engineer Zheng Qinghong who was in charge of the engineering design and revised some of the plans. That's how it looks today. Now the Air Force

The role of the air force is becoming more and more obvious. I am worried that if a war breaks out in the future, the enemy will destroy our airport and our air force will not be able to provide timely reinforcements.

"Now that we have such a breakwater, it can be used as an airstrip. You see, Chairman, the ground of the breakwater is flat, with white lines painted on the road, and pipelines buried on both sides. Emergency lights can be installed at any time, and a few radar guides can be added.

With the guidance of a truck, even a small B6 large jet bomber can take off and land safely! The canal is more than 100 kilometers along the way, and the two ends add up to more than 200 kilometers. How many fighters can take off and land? "

An Yi nodded appreciatively: "The idea is very clever. It seems that you really put your heart into it. It deserves praise."

At this moment, a large warship more than two hundred meters long came from the river in the east. An Yi quickly took off the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose and raised the telescope hanging on his chest to look carefully.

Major General Ma Hai had already seen it clearly. He came forward and introduced with a smile:

"Chairman, this is the battlecruiser 'Honour', the flagship of our navy's first fleet, which is also the former 'Dunkirk' battlecruiser of the French Navy. It was sent to the shipyard in the second half of last year for modernization and modification, and added

Air and sea warning radar, air search

Electronic facilities such as radar and fire control radar, and air defense weapons mainly use twin 40mm Bofors cannons and single-barreled 20mm Oerlikon cannons. Their comprehensive combat capabilities far exceed all battleships in the world today.

It is the ace battleship of our navy!”

An Yi smiled slightly: "Don't tell me, I stayed on the Honor for a day before it was refitted, and during that time I observed the Navy's training in the Beibu Gulf. I have to say that the changes last year were quite big. You

If I hadn’t said it just now, I would still be wondering about that battleship!”

Deng Bin knew the purpose of this warship after just a moment's thought: "According to the General Staff's plan, the First Fleet escorted a large number of combat supplies to the Persian Gulf. It is probably that Commander Li Weiqing knew that you were in Enron Port and left the group to come to see you."

"Um!"

An Yi nodded and suddenly heard the sound of a car engine. He turned around and saw a Gup parked under the breakwater. Major General Wang Zhihan, deputy director of the General Staff Communications Department, jumped out of the car and climbed up the steps towards Fang Bo. He immediately knew

This time of relaxation is over.

(To be continued)
Chapter completed!