The Third Reich in Desperation

In the lobby of the main building of the manor, dozens of elderly people are sitting near the floor-to-ceiling windows.If someone went to take a look at this time, he would probably be intimidated by the formation - a large number of old generals from the old army gathered in this small manor, sitting by the floor-to-ceiling windows.However, these old generals' minds seemed to be no longer here, and their eyes would drift out of the window from time to time.

The waiters may pass by again and again with good wine, but basically no one has the heart to quench their thirst with a glass of sweet wine.Even if their hearts are thirsty!

Ludendorff saw the anxiety of the visitors in every detail.Ludendorff knew what everyone was waiting for, and he himself was waiting for the news that Goodell killed Zhang Chengtian!

However, now it seems that Goodell, who has never missed a shot, is probably in danger.At the beginning, when I heard the news that Reinhardt was traveling alone, I believed so much, I believed that Goodell could take down this prey that was not strong in resistance.But the result seems to be a bit unsatisfactory.Ludendorff thought to himself, would the situation be much better if Goodale had brought more people there?It's a pity that there is no if!If the news of Goodell's failure comes, his current interest group will even have a big mess.

Can't wait any longer!Ludendorff resolutely walked to the center of the hall: "Old comrades," Ludendorff tried to attract the attention of the old army generals by the window, "It seems that we will not be able to wait for news tonight. Then everyone don’t need to waste time again, go back and prepare for tomorrow.”

A very anxious veteran who had been waiting for a long time vented his dissatisfaction with Ludendorff: "What are you going to do? After today's miss, can we still have a chance to kill that guarded kid? Or, our Ludendorff The general hopes that everyone will go back and prepare for the next revenge!"

He glared at the old comrade who jumped out and sang against him.Ludendorff frowned at an invisible speed.In the past, this subordinate of Zeng Jin would never have the courage to refute himself.However, this also shows everyone's disappointment with the situation from the side.After quickly recovering his seemingly calm expression, Ludendorff raised his voice and shouted, "This is just a small defeat. It is impossible to shake our foundation. We still have opportunities. I know what everyone is worried about. It is nothing more than fear." Reinhardt's teacher, Sickert in power! But don't forget, compared with me, their qualifications combined are not even half of mine. Except for Hindenburg, no one in Germany is qualified to treat me Do it."

Seeing that Ludendorff was talking about Hindenburg, the cronies on the side immediately gave Ludendorff a look, suggesting not to involve too much about the figure known as the "Marshal of the German Defense".After reacting, Ludendorff calmly brought the topic back, "Tomorrow, I will meet Sickert on behalf of you and ask him to replace Reinhardt. If he doesn't want to be an enemy of the entire old army, I will I think he will take my request seriously."

A few middle-aged people who were sitting in the corner, who actually belonged to the Hindenburg faction, smiled at each other.Sickert will be afraid of your colors?joke!Among the remaining generals in the old army who really had the right to speak, several of them did not take orders from the great Field Marshal Hindenburg.As long as Field Marshal Hindenburg does not speak, your request from Ludendorff will have no weight with Sickert.

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Text Chapter 18 Serious Stalin

In fact, Ludendorff's request was completely unnecessary. Zhang Chengtian, who was eager to run away, hurriedly applied to Sickert to go to the Soviet Union early the next morning.In order to deceive others, Sickert also signed a transfer document, transferring Zhang Chengtian to the Army Transportation Department in name.In fact, Zhang Chengtian just wandered around his nominal department in a symbolic manner.When leaving, he took away a major named Guderian in the transportation department and went to the Soviet Union together.

At 12:2 noon, Zhang Chengtian and his party, who were in a hurry, boarded a secret plane to Moscow without even eating lunch.Along with Zhang Chengtian were Major Guderian, who was arrested by the Ministry of Transport, Major Kesselring, who was sent by the General Staff to supervise, his girlfriend Bonna, whom Zhang Chengtian had been secretly in love with since the fierce fight with Schmidt's bodyguards, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Two translators were called.

Moscow, as the red heart of this era.Early on, there was a guard of honor of beautiful women preparing to welcome guests from Germany.Although Zhang Chengtian's travel plan was decided temporarily, the Moscow side only received the notice last night.However, this did not affect the Soviet Union, a centralized country, to quickly form a high-scale welcome ceremony.In fact, Moscow has not only selected a guard of honor composed entirely of beauties.All the members of the guard of honor were also asked to learn a few words of German, "Welcome, welcome, warm welcome. Soviet-German friendship will last forever."

Zhang Chengtian, who was a standard dick in his previous life, had never seen such a formation before.He felt flattered when he got off the plane, if it wasn't for Bonna walking with him.Zhang Chengtian couldn't even take his eyes off the beauties in the guard of honor.

Unfortunately, happy times are always short-lived.Zhang Chengtian's vision was blocked by a bearded man who was ignorant of current affairs.The angry Zhang Chengtian suddenly had an urge to raise his fist and hit it upwards.After finally having the opportunity to be welcomed by a group of beauties, he was actually blocked by a rough-looking old man.Look at this beard again, it looks so...

Of course, Zhang Chengtian did not make a joke about the fight at the airport in the end. He recognized the Soviet representative who came to pick up the plane——Stalin, then political commissar of Tukhachevsky!Zhang Chengtian, who is an actor, quickly faded from the haze just now, but was replaced by a bright smile: "Great Comrade Stalin, it is a great honor for you to pick up the plane." Without waiting for Zhang Chengtian's accompanying translator When he spoke, the Soviet interpreter beside Stalin translated Zhang Chengtian's words for Stalin first.

Comrade, who is your comrade?Stalin, apparently surprised by his immediate recognition, replied: "Dear German friend, the word great is used in our country most of the time to describe Comrade Lehring. It is somewhat inappropriate for you to call me that." Soviet Union The translator once again translated Stalin's words to Zhang Chengtian before the Germans.

"It's all the same. In our opinion, Comrade Lelin's successor is none other than you." Zhang Chengtian smiled and complimented Stalin.However, after listening to the translation by the Soviet Union, his complexion changed instantly, and after listening to the translation, Stalin's complexion also became not very good-looking.After all, now that Stalin has just experienced a defeat, the most important thing to do is to do something quietly to improve his domestic status, instead of staring at Lelin's position with great fanfare.

Stalin, who was flattered by Zhang Chengtian and took the wrong position, was already a little annoyed at this moment.Obviously, the person in charge from Germany left an unreliable impression on Stalin.This made Stalin, who wanted to rely on this cooperation to improve his image after losing the war, couldn't help but feel a little worried.

However, before Stalin showed his angry expression, Zhang Chengtian on the opposite side suddenly became furious.A group of people saw Zhang Chengtian angrily yelling at the German translator beside him.

This time, the Soviet translator finally did not rush to translate in front of the German translator, and the scene suddenly fell silent.

"Hurry up, translate for them," Zhang Chengtian kindly reminded an interpreter he brought.

The German translator couldn’t help but translate, “What’s wrong with you two translators? You always let someone else’s Soviet translator speak. It’s like we’re taking advantage of others. Look, Comrade Stalin’s complexion has changed. Hurry up and behave yourself! After a pause, the German translator went on to say, "Hurry up, translate for them."

Stalin didn't bother too much about putting the reason for his anger on the translator.Now Stalin no longer has the usual mood of flirting with the Germans at the beginning.Stalin, who was a little worried by Zhang Chengtian's big nerve, the only thing he wanted to do was to negotiate cooperation matters as soon as possible, and then drive away this unreliable German colonel.

Following Guderian, Kesselin, and Bonna came over.Stalin immediately arranged for several subordinates to drive the German guests to the prepared conference room.Apparently, Stalin lost the patience to go around the corner, and he wanted to get straight to the point.

Everyone on Zhang Chengtian's side got into the car arranged by Stalin.Zhang Chengtian, who was full of enthusiasm, suddenly rushed to Stalin's car in confusion, claiming to deepen the revolutionary friendship with Comrade Stalin.

Along the way, Zhang Chengtian, who didn't feel annoying at all, kept trying to talk to Stalin, "Our socialist construction in Moscow is really good, and the scenery outside is so beautiful", "I found that the comrades here are very enthusiastic", "I just want to talk to Stalin." Stay for a while longer."

Hearing that Zhang Chengtian, who was only in charge of negotiations in the original plan, would stay, Stalin felt his brow sweating.He didn't want to see this rash German colonel at all. "If you like it, you can see more, but I'm usually very busy. I guess I won't have time to see you again after discussing the cooperation project." Stalin replied perfunctorily.

Zhang Chengtian, who was devoted to avoiding Ludendorff in Moscow, never thought of looking for Stalin often.After a consensus was reached, they became much more contented.

Next, the two parties who arrived at the meeting room skipped even the greetings and started the formal talks directly.

Under such circumstances, Zhang Chengtian still knew how to be serious. After putting on a serious expression, he said seriously: "Our German delegation went to the Soviet Union with great sincerity. After domestic discussions, we I am willing to provide the Soviet Union with machine tools for precision machining to fill in the shortcomings in your country's production field."

Stalin still had a favorable impression of Zhang Chengtian's serious performance on the negotiating table.On the way here, he was really worried about what would happen if the colonel asked for a price or negotiated indiscriminately?

But now everything seemed much easier for Stalin.At least Zhang Chengtian took out what he wanted from the very beginning.The great Comrade Lenin expressed regret more than once for the lack of precision machine tools in Soviet industry.If he imported some from Germany, Stalin would gain more weight in Lenin's eyes in the future.

"We are very grateful for the generosity of our German friends. So what do German friends want from us?" Stalin, who was in a good mood, decided to test out the other party's asking price first.

Zhang Chengtian, who was not polite, was unreasonable, and threw out all his asking prices: "We hope that the Soviet Union can help us secretly train the air force and armored forces that were banned in the Treaty of Versailles. There is also the import of iron ore from the Soviet Union. rock, petroleum, and various other mineral resources.”

Sitting next to Zhang Chengtian, Bangna frowned at Zhang Chengtian's unskilled negotiation.How can there be a negotiation where all demands are put forward?This is completely contrary to the basic model of the two sides talking one by one.It is not convenient for the extension of the next negotiation, nor is it convenient for the other party to increase the price.

However, Guderian and Kesselin, who think differently from the Bonna businessman, think about another matter entirely.On the plane to Moscow, Zhang Chengtian and the two exchanged a lot of novel ideas about the future construction of the armored force and the air force.

At that time, Guderian and Kesselring were only deeply surprised and admired by Zhang Chengtian's novel and unique idea of ​​future military construction.

But now, Zhang Chengtian brought up this matter again at the negotiating table.The two of them suddenly had a heart-pounding thought, and it was out of control!

Sure enough, Zhang Chengtian continued: "I have brought the specific persons in charge. They are Major Guderian and Major Kesselring on my right."

Before Guderian and Kesselring were happy, the cold water from Stalin was poured over, "The demands of the German friends are too much. Is the Soviet Union losing too much in such a deal?"

Text Chapter 19 Statement

The reason why Zhang Chengtian dared to open his mouth as soon as he asked for a price was not because of recklessness.On the contrary, Zhang Chengtian had his own considerations in doing so.The capital of my daring to ask for a price is that I can give enough things to the Soviet Union.Not only that, but even if the Soviet Union didn't raise some things, Zhang Chengtian would remind the Soviet Union to raise them.The best way not to arouse suspicion is to open your mouth first.In return, the pre-conceived rewards for the Soviet Union were proposed.

Smiling and annotating the serious Stalin, Zhang Chengtian added: "Of course, what we prepare for our Soviet friends is not just precision machine tools. We can also introduce advanced European paving technology to your country and help the Soviet Union build a large number of roads that meet European first-class standards. Railways and roads. I believe that these newly built roads will greatly improve the transportation situation of the Soviet Union. Of course, all aided railways and roads, including machine tools. The Soviet Union can exchange oil, ore, and grain. There are not many foreign currency reserves The Soviet Union is the real deal."

Was Stalin's complaint really dissatisfied with Germany's asking price?of course not!This is just a bargaining chip for Stalin to increase the price next time.The Soviet Union had what the Germans wanted, and by the same token, the Germans had what the Soviets wanted.The more Zhang Chengtian asked for, the more Stalin could increase his price.In a sense, Stalin actually hoped that Zhang Chengtian would open his mouth.

As an experiencer of the Warsaw fiasco, Stalin clearly realized a major problem of the Soviet army-lack of logistics.Just thinking about how to find a solution from Germany, the Germans sent the solution up by themselves.In this regard, serious Stalin is very satisfied.However, since the Germans themselves have accepted the price increase.Then the Soviet Union can ask for more on this basis.Since Germany wants to train the army and air force, it might as well let them help the Soviet Union improve the combat effectiveness of the navy.

As a country with a vast land area, the Soviet Union has always had the dream of a naval power.This has been the case since Tsarist Russia.However, even so, the technical reserves of the Soviet Union did not meet expectations at all.In such an era of advocating strong ships and guns, the Soviet Union could not even produce a mature battleship technology.

Sure enough, Stalin unceremoniously asked Zhang Chengtian for the blueprint of the German Kaiser-class battleship.

Speaking of Emperor-class battleships, Zhang Chengtian smiled awkwardly: "This is easy to handle. We sank 5 Emperor-class battleships during Operation Rainbow. Their blueprints should still be there. I will go back and look for them. However, the Soviet Union In the current situation, it is estimated that there are no conditions for production. If the Soviet friends like it, we can help you build it secretly at the shipyard established by Krupp in the Netherlands."

When Stalin heard that Germany had sunk five Kaiser-class battleships, no matter how strong his nerves were, he couldn't bear the blow.People are more popular than people. When the Soviet Union was still struggling at the basic stage of battleship construction, Germany already had much more advanced battleships, but they sank without cherishing it? !

Seeing Stalin's self-abased image, Zhang Chengtian, who was satisfied, expressed his generosity: "Germany helped the Soviet Union build the battleships, and the blueprints should be sent to the Soviet Union. In the future, the Soviet Union can also build them if conditions permit. However, Germany's steel reserves are not enough. Steel still needs iron ore from the Soviet Union.”

At this time, Zhang Chengtian, who seemed generous, could actually be said to be extremely shameless.In business, he continued to mislead the Soviet Union to use steel in the wrong direction.When the Soviet Union got the blueprint of the battleship with thickened side armor and weakened top armor.When receiving battleships with almost zero air defense capabilities, sorry, these warships can only hide in the toilet (military port) and cry in the face of the aircraft carrier on the German side.

Stalin, who was afraid of Germany's deceit, suggested: "Although the Soviet Union's own steel production is not high, the steel and facilities for building two battleships are still available. It can be changed. Germany will build three battleships, leaving two. The Soviet Union built it itself."

Upon hearing that the Soviet Union wanted to build it by itself, Zhang Chengtian happily replied: "Okay, that would be much more convenient." Thinking of the steel used for the Soviet Union to build tanks in the future, it would be awarded to battleships.Zhang Chengtian felt relieved a lot.Wait until the roads in the Soviet Union are repaired and the railways are changed to the German wide-gauge standard.Looking at the future Soviet-German war, what will the Soviet Union use to resist the German army.

Zhang Chengtian, who finished his official business, immediately began to mess with his personal affairs: "Comrade Stalin, can the processing of the iron ore shipped to Germany to build battleships be delivered to the Rhine Company." The behind-the-scenes boss of Laing Company must bring some business to the company.

Stalin, who had been in the top ranks of the Soviet Union for many years, immediately guessed that Zhang Chengtian had an unusual relationship with the Laine Company after Zhang Chengtian said this.In Stalin's view, this colonel may have taken a lot of benefits from others.Thinking of this, Stalin finally understood why Zhang Chengtian wanted to get close to him before, why the negotiation was so smooth, and why Germany was responsive to the Soviet Union.

It was all because the colonel was eager to seek benefits for the Rhine company that processed iron ore.In the final analysis, it is corruption caused by the inferiority of capitalism.It never occurred to Zhang Chengtian that in order to entrap Stalin of the Soviet Union on the battlefield, he self-righteously agreed to this plan to give Laing Company benefits.

In Stalin's view, a large part of Germany's interests was taken away by him through this selfish colonel. For his own self-interest, he sold the country's technology and built other countries.

In Zhang Chengtian's view, the interests of the Soviet Union were lost by the idiot Stalin. He gave away German iron ore for nothing, helped the future German army build roads, and paid for logistics. On the battleship...