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After spn Zhang Shusheng set the tone for Sino-German negotiations at a high-level talk, the negotiations began to accelerate, and the Germans began to send good news back to Berlin one after another. Hitler was even happy to have a rare drink with his wife and show off.

Had a family dinner.

However, after the Chinese briefly put forward several conditions and agreed to two demands, they began to be elusive about the details, and the negotiations began to reach a deadlock again in the second week.

Hanking Hotel, the residence of the German negotiating team.

"The [Chinese] people's attitude has changed a bit quickly." Hitler's senior military adviser Heisenberg complained to Ribbentrop somewhat unhappily. He originally thought that the [Chinese] people would agree to all these conditions in one go, but he didn't expect that the [Chinese] people would agree to all these conditions in one go.

In the blink of an eye, it reached a deadlock again.

[China] first agreed to the Germans' request for a joint land military offensive. Then they agreed to paid military assistance. They readily agreed to exchange oil and mineral resources and rare metals such as gold for military supplies, but then they became extremely tough.

Many requests for technical assistance that the Germans wanted to receive were vetoed.[

"General Heisenberg, I know the Chinese people very well." Ribbentrop speaks fluent Chinese and has been to China three times. He is also a long-term researcher of Eastern civilization and the new China.

An expert on China issues was not surprised that the negotiations encountered this situation. "In fact, when I came here, I had a premonition that China would never agree to these conditions. Let's see what the military needs," he said.

series of jet fighter technologies, the latest Oriental series guided missile technology, Tiger 53 tank technology, large aircraft carrier drawings, and even Chinese ship-aircraft "shooting" and interception technology. Oh, God, they actually

I also hope to obtain China’s most advanced submarine technology.”

Listening to what he said, Heisenberg's eyes were a little dodgey. When he was in China, he was one of the military personnel who strongly supported the request for these technologies. He believed that even if he paid a huge price in exchange for these technologies, even

Germany will benefit greatly from the early technologies of the Chinese that are not advanced, or just one or two technologies.

"General Heisenberg, I can tell you very clearly that the [Chinese] people will not agree to any technical cooperation conditions. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I know very well that in the nearly two decades of technical cooperation between China and Germany, [China]

〗The Chinese have almost never provided truly advanced technology. Of course, some of the technologies they provided, including tank technology, have indeed been of great help to us in attacking the Soviet Union and bombing the United Kingdom. However, these technologies have never been strategic.

It has never been able to affect the overall strength of a country."

When Ribbentrop was in Germany, he wanted to tell Hitler that [China] would not agree to any of these demands, no matter how high the price was paid, or even if the trump cards were revealed. The [Chinese] people would not agree,

But he didn't dare to do this. Hitler, the head of state, had an almost crazy paranoia. Once he listened to someone or some people's opinions, he would take risks. Even if he only saw % hope, he would take risks.

Do it.

"They will never agree. Zhang Shusheng is a very stubborn person. He can refuse anything for the sake of the nation." Ribbentrop shook his head and ended his emotion.

"Then what should we do next? Mr. Minister, you are a Chinese expert and know much more about China's culture and politics than I do. I will follow your arrangements. After returning to China, I will also

I will explain to the head of state the problems encountered during this trip and the efforts Mr. Minister made to deal with this."

Heisenberg said generously. In fact, since it is a negotiation, he is also mentally prepared to reach an agreement or not. Now that the Chinese people can accept most of the requests and corresponding exchange conditions, he already feels that it is very successful.

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What he meant was that Ribbentrop could talk to the Chinese people and reveal the German side's trump card.

"General Heisenberg, don't worry, I'm already prepared." Ribbentrop said with a smile.

The next day, the German negotiating team proposed to take a day off. The German team leader Ribbentrop hoped to lead the members of the German negotiating team to pay homage to the Chinese Martyrs' Shrine as a representative of the allies.

What is intriguing is that the German side expressed this sincere wish to Chinese and foreign reporters at a press conference held at the Hanking Hotel just one hour after notifying the Chinese side.

At the press conference, Ribbentrop highly praised the great achievements made by China-Germany cooperation and the Axis Powers since World War II. He believed that the [Chinese] government and [Chinese] people contributed greatly to World War II and the world.

Made a huge contribution to peace.

At the same time, Ribbentrop said that as World War II enters its final turning point, China and Germany should strengthen cooperation and create a new situation in the world with greater determination.

I have to say that this move of the Germans is very clever, and it greatly caters to the current public opinion of the Republic. It does not hesitate to give high approval and praise to China and the Chinese nation from a German perspective. It even makes people feel that Axis

There is a saying that if the heart of the country is without the "center", the country will be defeated.

The Chinese people are happy to see such a thing. At least domestic public opinion and public sentiment have a favorable impression of Germany and Ribbentrop at this time. After all, at present, China and Germany have no substantive conflict, but are allies.

Germany, on the other hand, highly praises and praises China from a Western perspective. This is another form of recognition of the Chinese people.

Once upon a time, Westerners regarded China as the sick man of East Asia, but now they can only come to please China. In just a few decades, the situation has really changed, giving the Chinese people a feeling of joy.

The territory has doubled, and the West is afraid. These are the "true" portrayals of the current situation.

Soon, the headquarters of the Republic responded and welcomed the German delegation to visit the China Martyrs' Shrine. The Chinese accompanying persons included Liu Shaoqi, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government Affairs Council, and Li Zongren, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

On the same day, a simple but solemn ceremony was held at the Martyrs' Shrine. After a brief military parade for foreign guests, Chinese officials accompanied Ribbentrop and others to burn incense and bow in accordance with Chinese etiquette.[

It has to be said that even though they encountered many surprising things in Hanking, when the German delegation paid homage to the Martyrs' Shrine, they still felt great about the huge cemetery, high-level political status and majestic atmosphere of the Martyrs' Shrine.

of shock.

Lieutenant General Heisenberg, the deputy head of the German negotiating team, Hitler's senior military adviser, and who became interested in Chinese two years ago, even publicly said, "For a nation to admire their martyrs to such an extent reflects the broadmindedness of a great nation.

I was very surprised by his courage and his characteristic of not forgetting his roots. I would like to convey what Mr. Ribbentrop said just now in a Chinese saying: A country treats its scholars with courtesy, and a scholar repays his country with his death."

Later, Ribbentrop had the opportunity to walk alone with Comrade Liu Shaoqi for thirty minutes in the Martyrs' Shrine.

The two first exchanged views on some less important international issues and war issues. Later, the two sides began to exchange views on some differences and issues in the negotiations.

"Mr. Liu Shaoqi, before coming to China this time, the great head of state once asked me to tell the head of state of your country that once World War II ends, the world will need a new pattern.

Today, both China and Germany have huge spheres of influence. After the end of World War II, how to arrange these territories may be an issue worthy of in-depth discussion."

In the pine forest path, Ribbentrop stopped and looked at Liu Shaoqi beside him and said that the guards and other people were far away and the two had the opportunity to communicate openly.

"What does the minister mean? Shaoqi is willing to listen attentively." Ribbentrop's Chinese was so good that Liu Shaoqi stopped talking and asked him what he meant.

"No rush, let's talk while we walk."

The two walked forward for a while, and Ribbentrop said slowly, "What the Führer means is that once China and Germany cooperate to quickly eliminate the Soviet Union and liberate India, it will be difficult for the remaining Allied forces to influence Europe."

In Asia, World War II can come to an end here."

"Yes, it is indeed the case. The Chairman also said that the war will not last forever. World War II has reached a turning point." Liu Shaoqi agreed.

Ribbentrop; "In terms of the post-war situation, I can reveal to you some very important information. We are preparing to establish a huge federation. The Nazi Federation will be replaced by the future European Federation, and accordingly,

We are willing to establish a permanent peace agreement with [China] and support you in establishing the Chinese Federation, thereby completely dividing the Eurasian and African continents."

"Is this your negotiating trump card?" Liu Shaoqi's eyes lit up and he asked.

"Yes. The head of state promised not to use the existing sphere of influence as the standard for division. That is to say, as long as we can finally reach an agreement, the head of state can make some major concessions in the division of power between the two federations. For example, the whole of India, or half of

In the Middle East, even greater concessions can be made."

Seeing that Liu Shaoqi was silent, Ribbentrop thought that the other party was deep in thought, so he continued, "Perhaps the plans of the two major federations are a bit shocking, but with the current strength of the European Nazi federation and the strength of your country's national defense force, it is safe to have

Larger and more territory. It can be said that this time China and Germany truly have the ability to carve up half of the world."

"I am shocked by the suggestion made by Mr. Minister. Please allow me to reflect it to the Supreme Power Council before giving a reply. But I assure you, Mr. Minister, that even if we cannot reach all agreements in the end, China-Germany friendship will definitely

Guaranteeing victory in the war is what Chairman Zhang asked me to convey to Mr. Minister."

Liu Shaoqi laughed and said that he would not express his position. It was natural for him to express his position on such an important issue.

"Okay, we can talk slowly."

Ribbentrop saw that his goal had been achieved, so it depends on how the Eastern head of state thinks about it.

After finishing the worship ceremony, Liu Shaoqi quickly went to the base camp and reported the situation to Zhang Shusheng. A high-level meeting of great importance was quickly held in the base camp.

In Zhang Shusheng's view, although this conference had fewer participants, it had a greater impact on the world than the Yalta Conference that divided the world in the memory of his previous life.
Chapter completed!