Chapter 152 Straw from China

Sedan, the headquarters of the German Army Group A, an off-road vehicle with China's five-color flag slowly came to the entrance of a courtyard where the headquarters is located. The busy German officers and soldiers looked at these with doubtful eyes on their faces.

Friendly foreigners in propaganda. When German propaganda agencies refer to China, they always refer to China as "the only opponent that remained friendly to Germany after World War I." The reason why it is an opponent is because many people in the German army have had conflicts with the Chinese Expeditionary Force.

With combat experience, most of these people are officers. When they mention these Chinese soldiers flying in combat, they will always say with some admiration, "a tenacious opponent."

Yang Zui, who was carrying the rank of lieutenant general, got out of the car. The German second lieutenant who led the way negotiated with the guard: "This is Lieutenant General Yang Zui, the leader of the Chinese National Defense Force inspection team. He wants to meet General Bob."

As the commander of the German Army Group A, Bob is not in a relaxed mood now. France is about to be defeated, and the German steel torrent is sweeping across Europe. It should be very relaxed at this time, but he thought of the boss who was far away in China once said: "

If Germany defeats Britain and France on the European continent, the last option is to initiate a truce." Bob asked why, and Fang replied: Things must be reversed when things go to extremes. It can be said that the entire yellow plan was expected by Fang, and it was a replica of the Schlieffen Plan.

Before the war started, Fang Jianxiong once told Bob what would happen to the German army. Thinking of what would happen to this guy once he became an opponent of the German army, Bob felt a little shuddering.

The adjutant came in to report. When Bob learned that Yang Zui was visiting, he immediately went out to greet him personally. When Yang Zui saluted at the gate, he was a little rude and asked without even returning the salute: "Does your president have something to tell me?"

Yang Zui was stunned, shook his head and said: "No. I came here specifically to see the teacher." Bob once taught at Lu University, and when Yang Zui was at Lu University, he was a student taught by Bob. For this answer, Bob

A little disappointed, Yang Zui went into his headquarters. He pointed at the big map and asked: "What do you think of this war?"

As the leader of the observation group, Yang Zui could be said to have followed the whole war from the French side. After some reflection, Yang Zui said frankly: "Objectively speaking, France's military thinking has completely lagged behind. In fact, starting from the German attack on Poland, France

It has never happened once. Let’s talk about this time specifically. In the Ardennes Forest, the 110-kilometer mountain range, any place can put the seven armored divisions of the German Army Group A into a catastrophic situation. Unfortunately, France is in

This area did really badly. In general, France ignored the two most important issues in this battle. The first was air superiority and was unprepared for the sudden attack of the German Air Force before the war broke out. The second

The first problem is the tactical direction. France, which clung to its experience in World War I, never expected that the German mechanized army could rush out of the Ardennes Forest. When the German tanks appeared from the Ardennes Forest, the outcome of this war was already doomed.

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Bob asked again: "If a war breaks out between China and Germany, which side will be more likely to win?"

Yang Zui showed a very surprised expression, as if this possibility did not exist at all. But in front of Bob's earnest eyes, he hesitated and said: "When I was in the military academy, the president once said to his classmates,

For the rise of the Chinese nation and national interests, the significance of the existence of soldiers is to fight until the last moment even if they are in desperate situations."

Bob was moved at this moment. Bob, who had experienced World War I and fought with the Chinese Expeditionary Force, knew very well. When they also surrounded their opponents, the Chinese Army would often fight until they ran out of ammunition and food, and would never surrender, because they

There is also the last resort - hand-to-hand combat! The French army often lays down its weapons when there is no hope of victory. China now has a population of 500 million. If necessary, it can arm at least 30 million troops. With 30 million

Such an army battle is really a despairing thing.

Yang Zui did not stay long because he had received a telegram to return to China. But now the observation group was surrounded by German troops in a small town. The French surrendered, but the Chinese did not say anything about surrender. Yang Zui had no choice but to come to Bob and ask for a

Pass. Bob simply agreed to help and asked his adjutant to accompany him.

For Britain and France, the only bright spot of the entire campaign was that at Dunkirk, 400,000 trapped British and French troops were able to escape when the Germans made mistakes. The British generator plan preserved Britain's vitality.

able to play a role in the battle to defend Great Britain.

In the execution of the entire generator plan, the Luftwaffe was the protagonist. Unfortunately, the effect of aircraft bombing was not very good. On the other hand, the British used all available ships in order to rescue the troops who were in dire straits.

Under the indiscriminate bombing by German planes, the British showed no fear.

A total of 338,200 British and French forces were withdrawn from the Dynamo Plan. 243 British ships were sunk, 106 aircraft were lost, 2,450 artillery pieces of various types, more than 700 tanks, and 62,000 cars. The British poet Mesfield called this "

Nine Day Miracle".

In any case, the fighting on the European continent came to an end with the surrender of France. In the entire Europe, only Britain, alone outside, continued to fight against Germany. Germany's military power reached its peak in 1940.

Churchill said in a speech in the British House of Commons: We will never surrender!

Britain, which had abandoned almost all its heavy equipment, was actually in a desperate situation at this time. What Britain needed most at this time was nothing else but foreign aid. But Churchill opened his eyes and looked at the world and discovered that Britain was at this time.

There was no foreign aid at all. The United States on the other side of the Atlantic was a teammate who had been cheated by Britain and France. At this time, American isolationism was rampant. Although Roosevelt was holding back on joining the war, he had to consider public opinion and could only go one step at a time.

Pushing forward a little bit, waiting for an opportunity. Moreover, the United States is also accustomed to the rhythm of making war profits while other countries are fighting for their money, so it is impossible to persuade the United States to join the war, at least don't expect it now.

Looking further ahead, Churchill thought of the Soviet Union. It was obvious that the Soviet Union had no possibility of participating in the war. The Soviet Union and Germany had just made a big deal in partnership. Stalin, who was full of fat, could not bleed for Britain, let alone

Behind the Soviet Union, there is a China that is sharpening its sword. Well, it is unlikely that China will become an ally of the United Kingdom. But it does not mean that there is no hope. At this time, the United Kingdom desperately needs outside help. Churchill is like

A rat that falls into the water must hold on to even a straw. The question is, that country’s president, Fang Jianxiong. Will he take another look at the British Empire at this time?

British Minister Zhuang Sen did not expect that he would meet Fang Jianxiong at the first time. At this time, for Britain, even if China, thousands of miles away, could not form an alliance with Britain, it would be very satisfying not to add insult to injury. You know,

British colonies such as India and Burma are all on China's lips. China does not need to deploy too many troops. It is estimated that it can sweep through these colonies of the British Empire with fifty infantry divisions. In fact, the British are still high

Take a look at yourself. According to the establishment of Chinese infantry divisions, one division has more than 15,000 people, and 50 divisions equals 750,000. It really doesn’t take so many troops to sweep through Southeast Asia.

"Your Excellency, the President. The British Empire hopes that the Chinese government can at least maintain a neutral stance at this time. Of course, if China is militarily invaded by its German allies, the British Empire is willing to form an alliance with China..." Zhuang Sen expressed his intention seriously,

As soon as he said a paragraph, Fang Jianxiong fell into a state of lowering his head and thinking.

Zhuang Sen stopped talking unconsciously, and it took a while before Fang Jianxiong raised his head. He glanced at Zhuang Sen, who had a sad expression, and shook his head with a wry smile: "Minister Zhuang Sen, I'm sorry, I really didn't expect France to be defeated so quickly. In Europe,

The situation is changing at an unbelievable speed. I understand what you mean, but a Sino-British alliance is impossible at this stage. I would like to suggest that Prime Minister Churchill find a way to get the United States to join the war, which will be more effective than trying to force China.

higher."

Zhuang Sen was angry. He didn't expect to hear ridicule at this time. Is this what the president of a country should say? But Zhuang Sen didn't dare to show his face, because the troops in the hands of this bastard can appear in Burma and Myanmar at any time.

India. What Johnson is thinking of is that just five years ago, China built a road from Yunnan to Myanmar on the grounds of border trade convenience. In fact, the Chinese wanted to build a railway. The problem was that the United Kingdom did not agree. Now this

Highways. What can be delivered at any time is troops, not goods.

Just when Zhuang Sen dared not speak out, Fang Jianxiong changed the subject and said: "But as a democratic country, when I see another democratic country being invaded for no reason, I cannot sit back and watch with peace of mind. Please tell Churchill first

, in addition to participating in the war, China is willing to do its best to help Britain."

Zhuang Sen suddenly felt a sense of darkness, his eyes became round at that moment, and he subconsciously said: "How can I help? For example?"

Fang Jianxiong smiled. If he was a familiar person at this time, he would definitely be wary of him. Because when he smiled, the corners of his mouth turned to the right, and at this time he was often digging holes to bury people.

"Help cannot be free, I want to state this first. The specific method is very simple. We can sell the materials that Britain needs. If there is a lack of foreign exchange, gold payment is also accepted. Don't worry, the price is guaranteed to be fair." Fang Jianxiong smiled.

Zhuang Sen's expression froze. This kind of help was actually quite adequate, but it was also very deceptive and not what Britain needed most urgently.

"President Fang, what if Britain needs China's latest fighter jets?" Zhuang Sen asked carefully, expecting Fang Jianxiong to refuse without hesitation, but Fang Jianxiong said calmly: "No problem, as long as the price is right, you can

Buy any goods from China. In addition, tell Mr. Churchill that China has a greater demand for oil and copper ores. The British government can exchange these two materials, but the price is 30% lower than normal. Also, China has many

There are retired pilots, and the British government can attract them to the UK for gold mining at a high price."

Zhuang Sen knew the Chinese way of speaking very well. When it came to this, it was no longer a matter of participating in the war or not. It was Fang Jianxiong who was hinting to him that China could provide limited help in air power, but this method

One thing to note. China, which has invested heavily in the air force, has always given people the feeling that the money is not in the right place. But in this European war, after the German Air Force made Britain and France completely desperate again and again, it has the largest scale in the world.

China, which has an active air force, has suddenly become very important. In terms of the size of this air force, the United States, which has not yet begun to use extreme force, now does not have as many aircraft as China. Just in the middle of last year, the number of aircraft owned by China exceeded

5,000 aircraft. It was still a joke at the time, but now the joke has become very cold.

"How many retired pilots can you provide? Does it include aircraft?" Zhuang Sen found the rhythm of the conversation and became impatient. Fang Jianxiong was not in a hurry at this time. He touched his chin and thought for a while and said: "The UK can at least recruit them in China.

Five to six hundred people, rotating every two months. As for fighter jets, the latest Mustang A model costs US$200,000 per aircraft, which can be exchanged for equivalent amounts of light crude oil and copper ore. Also, if the British Empire

The sea transportation line was attacked by German submarines and suffered heavy losses. You might as well ask Mr. Churchill to send me a telegram personally. I think I can help him. Let’s do this for now!”

Zhuang Sen, who had gained so much, didn't want to stay any longer and immediately went back to use the radio to send reports to the country. Fang Jianxiong, who was sitting alone on the chair, touched his chin, looked up at the map, and said to himself: "What will happen in the next history?"

What about changes? It feels so good to not be able to see the future! Where is Churchill’s bottom line?”

It is Fang Jianxiong's established policy to make a fortune before the United States. Obviously, the United States, with its South American backyard, is not short of copper mines, and the United States, with its rich oil resources, is also not short of oil. Only China is really in short supply, and Fang Jianxiong is

In this dialogue with Churchill, what he hopes most is the control of Myanmar. Fang Jianxiong has been thinking about the Ren'anqiang oil field for a long time. Others, such as the interests of West Asia, have not yet been discussed.

Churchill was overjoyed when he received Johnson's telegram. As a national leader, he knew best that people like Fang Jianxiong had no bottom line at all. As long as there were enough benefits, he could be moved. The British Empire no longer has

I am qualified to show off to China as an empire that never sets. Even if the conditions are a little harsher, I can agree to China.

Churchill immediately called Johnson back and asked him to facilitate the return of Chinese "retired pilots" to China as soon as possible. As for the demand for supplies, Churchill instructed to immediately contact China to purchase heavy equipment for 20 infantry divisions and 500 new fighter jets.
Chapter completed!