Now that the break with Germany has been confirmed, a series of preparations have begun. Both the Dongchang and the People's Guard have listed the German spies they have previously detected. Most of the spies were developed and recruited by German intelligence agencies in the Ming Dynasty.
A small number of them were sent directly from Germany. Because the two countries had good relations before, even if German spies were discovered, they were rarely arrested, and only passive measures were taken: fired, transferred to unimportant positions, monitored, etc.
Now the arrests will begin over the course of months, signaling the two countries' distance.
According to Xiang Xiaoqiang's plan, the break with Germany will be during "Kristallnacht" in November at the latest. There is no more appropriate and "politically correct" reason than this. And this is also the general trend. After Kristallnacht, many countries
They all recalled their ambassadors to Germany, including the United States. Xiang Xiaoqiang spent the past few days in the palace, getting along well with Zhu Yourong and Zheng Yucong for a while. Firstly, he was deepening his relationship with his last two fiancées, and secondly, he was analyzing the future with Zhu Yourong.
Ming Dynasty’s strategic arrangements.
Recently, Xiang Xiaoqiang has focused more on military affairs, fighting against the Soviet Union, Japan, land battles, and naval battles... Not only has he had less contact with Zhu Yourong, but it has also allowed Shen Rongxuan to expand a lot of influence in front of Zhu Yourong. For example, last time
Whether the issue of Sakhalin Island should be resolved quickly or delayed and waited, just when the decision could not be made, Zhu Yourong called to intervene directly, and his analysis was quite high-level. It was nominally Zhu Yourong's opinion, but many people could see that
, this is actually the influence exerted by Shen Rongxuan on His Majesty.
Now, Xiang Xiaoqiang plans to gradually regain his influence over Zhu Yourong. With his understanding of world history before and after World War II, he can completely take advantage of his ability to "foresee things" and "predict events like a god" to "appropriate Zhu Yourong as his own"
have".
He and Zhu Yourong analyzed: Now Hitler has annexed Austria in extremely despicable ways, and the whole world is watching. Although he did not act righteously, it does not mean that he is happy to see it. And Hitler will never stop there.
, the next target must be Czechoslovakia. In fact, Hitler is probably already plotting against Czechoslovakia. And judging from Xiaoqiang, several major European powers will still condone Hitler's expansion. But like Austria, connivance
The only reason is that everyone is afraid that the war will affect themselves, and not everyone is moving towards Hitler.
Because of this, while the European powers pinched their noses and accommodated Hitler, the dissatisfaction in their stomachs must have accumulated more and more, and their vigilance must have become stronger. Sooner or later, there would be a critical point. And Xiang Xiaoqiang and Zhu Yourong "analyzed",
This critical point is probably Poland. If Europe must go to war, it will probably start in Poland, and it will definitely be another world war.
When Zhu Yourong heard this, she almost fainted. She didn't know if Xiang Xiaoqiang was telling a story, and even "World War" came out as he talked. But Xiang Xiaoqiang was not afraid of Zhu Yourong fainting. The more dizzy she is now, when the time comes
You will become more devoted to yourself.
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Xiang Xiaoqiang looked at Zhu Yourong and said seriously:
"Of course, all this is just my conjecture now. However, what we have to do is to play the 'German card' well and seek the best interests for Ming Dynasty in the world. The so-called 'playing the German card' means that we have to stand on the
Anti-Hitler, anti-Nazi frontier, seize the three main excuses of Nazi Germany's "dictatorship", "expansion" and "persecution of Jews", hold high the banner of justice, say what Western countries want to say but dare not say, and do what Western countries want to do
If you do something you dare not do, condemn Germany and impose sanctions on Germany so that Ming Dynasty can secure the global moral high ground."
"But..." Zhu Yourong hesitated, "What practical benefits does this have?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang smiled and said:
"The benefits? The benefits are too great. Didn't I say it? These are things that the major Western countries want to say but dare not say, and want to do but dare not do. And we say it for them and do it for them. In this way, regardless of emotions,
In terms of interests, Britain, France, the United States and other countries will become increasingly inseparable from the Ming Dynasty. This period is the critical stage for us to blockade Japan and attack the Soviet Union. What we need most is a large amount of material support and a global
Multi-national cooperation, such as cooperating with the blockade, providing maintenance and supply ports for our army, etc. Germany cannot help much with these things, but it is what Britain, France, the United States and other countries can provide in large quantities.
"Chamberlain and others were all gentlemen, while Hitler was a scoundrel. Gentlemen always hate scoundrels but dare not offend them too much. Countries such as Britain and France are countries with universal suffrage. They are different from us. Their domestic and foreign affairs are greatly affected by domestic public opinion.
.Now the British and French people are afraid of war, so the British and French governments dare not take a tough stance against Germany and save Austria. But these Western people are afraid of getting burned, and on the other hand they hate Hitler very much. At this time, we, the Ming Dynasty, have become their spokesperson
', can quickly increase the favorability of these countries towards the Ming Dynasty. Once the Ming Dynasty becomes a 'symbol of justice' among Western people, then even if we do too much in the East - such as manipulating White Russian puppets, occupying large territories in East Asia, or even
The world powers will also tolerate occupying part of Japan's territory, because after all, we are 'their people'."
Xiang Xiaoqiang said with a proud smile:
"A few years from now, world history books will probably write something like this: Because of a series of smart and well-adjusted diplomatic strategies by Zhu Yourong and Xiang Xiaoqiang in the 1930s, the Ming Empire seized all opportunities and became the entire
The biggest winner of the 1930s. Haha."
When Zhu Yourong heard the words "Zhu Yourong and Xiang Xiaoqiang couple", a blush appeared on her cheeks, she lowered her head and nodded, and showed a shy and appreciative smile. She gently leaned her head on Xiang Xiaoqiang's shoulder, and let Xiang Xiaoqiang hold her in his arms.
, sighed softly:
"Come on...you are really a gift from God to our Ming Dynasty..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang hugged her, lowered his head and kissed the tip of her nose, smiling:
"Is it just a gift to Ming Dynasty? Is there anything else?"
Zhu Yourong ducked his head and chuckled:
"Also...God gave Tingzhi to Daming as a gift, and gave me to Tingzhi as a gift..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was happy, and her heart felt warm. Zhu Yourong's words were very measured, meaning that as a minister, Xiang Xiaoqiang was subordinate to the Ming Empire. But as a wife, Zhu Yourong was subordinate to Xiang Xiaoqiang.
.When the two of them were in love, Zhu Yourong always tried his best to downplay her identity, like an obedient little wife, and tried his best to satisfy Xiang Xiaoqiang's need for dignity as a man. This always moved Xiang Xiaoqiang. He always thought about what would happen if he was fourteen.
It would be great if this could happen to Princess.
"Rongrong," Xiang Xiaoqiang lowered his head and said softly, "let's get married."
Zhu Yourong raised his head and stared at him, slowly smiling, his eyes blurred by tears.