The Third Reich in Desperation

Looking at the casual major general in front of him, he looked a little embarrassed.However, Miles, who has always been tactful in the world, still laughed and said: "Where is it, it is my honor to have the opportunity to wait for a hero like you, General."

The two walked into Miles' office while chatting.The moment the door was closed, Zhang Chengtian immediately put on a serious expression, looked straight at him and said, "Minister Myers, how much oil reserves do we have so far?"

Apparently he didn't react to Zhang Chengtian's quick change of face, Myers was stunned for a moment before replying: "Oh, that's right. Thanks to the imported oil secretly provided by you, Admiral, the domestic oil reserves have reached 96 tons. "

The imported oil that Myers mentioned was obviously Zhang Chengtian's reward through cooperation with the Soviet Union.However, Miles did not know the source of this batch of oil.All he knew was that Zhang Chengtian's subordinates secretly imported a large amount of oil and delivered it to the oil department, and the purchase price paid by the oil department for this was obviously lower than the market price.

Originally, Germany was a country that relied heavily on imports of oil. The arrival of this batch of cheap oil solved one of the biggest problems for Myers, the oil minister.

First of all, this batch of oil was imported secretly, and countries such as Britain and France were obviously unaware, which also reduced Germany's demand for Romanian oil.Britain and France were visibly relieved by Germany after Germany slightly reduced oil imports to Romania.

From the perspective of the United Kingdom, Germany's reduction of Romania's oil imports means that Germany will not be able to support the oil consumption of the ocean-going navy.In this way, the German navy will develop into a regional navy, which is in line with the British national policy of maintaining a balance between Germany and France.

In France's view, Germany's reduction in oil imports means that Germany's oil reserves will be far lower than France's.Based on the model of the last world war, once Germany and France go to war again, Germany's logistics will be limited due to lack of oil. This is very beneficial to France, which relies on the Maginot Line and has rich oil reserves.

Obviously, Myers thinks it is something to be happy that Germany can store nearly one million tons of oil without telling Britain and France.

However, after listening to Miles' report, Zhang Chengtian not only did not feel any joy, but expressed worry: "In the past few years, I have secretly provided more than 80 tons of oil to the Ministry of Petroleum, but now you tell me that the domestic oil reserves Not even 100 million tons!"

Having said that, Zhang Chengtian clenched his fists and slammed his fist on Miles' desk and said, "According to this logical reasoning, if the oil department didn't get the batch of oil I sent, wouldn't it even have a reserve of 20 tons?" Less than?!"

Miles wiped the cold sweat from his forehead when he saw Zhang Chengtian who was suddenly angry.After all, the current Zhang Chengtian already has the strength and power to put pressure on him.

Miles, who was busy explaining, quickly ran behind the desk, took out several reports and handed them to Zhang Chengtian, saying: "Major General Reinhardt, it's not that our department didn't try, it's really because Britain and France are very concerned about our oil production. The lockdown is too tight."

Zhang Chengtian took the report and scanned it at a glance.Zhang Chengtian quickly discovered the cause of the German oil crisis through the experience of doing a lot of questions in his previous life as a student.

The report shows that Germany's oil imports mainly rely on Romania in the Balkan Peninsula.

Romania, which is an agricultural country, has very low oil extraction and consumption capacity.Foreign capital is the actual master of mines everywhere.Among them, Anglo-Dutch Petroleum Company accounted for 39.8%, France accounted for 16.6%, the United States accounted for 12.5%, Romania itself accounted for only 9.7%.

As a defeated country in World War I, Germany was unable to carve up Romania's oil cake.Under the covert contact through the channel of domestic businessmen, it barely got less than 5% of the share.

Under the strict oil blockade imposed by Britain and France on Germany, the oil that Germany could import from Romania was only enough for civilian use.

After a brief silence, Zhang Chengtian seemed to be off topic and asked Myers: "Minister Myers, what do you think of the Socialist Workers Party as a political party?"

Hearing Zhang Chengtian's seemingly casual words, Miles, who had been in the officialdom all year round, frowned and remained silent for a few seconds.

Miles knew very well that the question Zhang Chengtian asked at this time would never be an irrelevant topic.

After a brief consideration, Miles took a look at the office where he had stayed for 10 years. In the past 10 years, due to lack of political resources, I have not been able to get promotion opportunities, my enthusiasm has gradually dissipated, and my dreams have gradually faded away.

Why, without aristocratic background, I can only become an insignificant supporting role.When I was working silently, I let those Junker nobles with backgrounds stand out.

"Major General Reinhardt, I know you are the actual leader of this party. I don't know much about the philosophy of the Socialist Workers Party. However, I am very happy to join the Socialist Workers Party and follow you." Miles loudly expressed his attitude to Zhang Chengtian.

It's time to join this passionate group, whether it's for your blood or your future.Miles made up his mind hopefully.

After hearing this, Zhang Chengtian laughed and said, "I didn't expect Minister Miles to understand and make a decision so quickly."

Miles also smiled and said: "Actually, I often read the social worker's newspaper, and I learned from it that you, Major General, have reused many young heroes with no background, similar to Otto Moritz who defected from the security regiment. Walter Model is a classic example."

I not only reused Model, but also Kesselring and Guderian, and I will reuse Manstein with aristocratic background if I have the opportunity in the future.Zhang Chengtian thought with a blank look.

It seems that Miles understands that he reuses these historically proven celebrities because these people are willing to take refuge in him.

Thinking that Zhang Chengtian couldn't believe his determination, Miles pressed his chest and swore: "Major General, please trust me. I am willing to be your most loyal subordinate, as long as you give me a chance to prove myself."

Patting Miles on the shoulder, Zhang Chengtian said in relief: "It's good to be self-motivated. I agree with people who are self-motivated. But I hope you understand that my criteria for employing people is not only loyalty, but also personal ability."

Myers quickly raised his hand to Zhang Chengtian, a not-so-standard party member, and said, "Please rest assured, I am definitely not an incompetent person with no ability." After speaking, Myers took out the A planning book.

Zhang Chengtian, who took the planning book, praised Miles' ugly hand gesture against his will, and then opened the planning book that Miles used to prove his ability with great interest.

After turning over the first page of the proposal, Zhang Chengtian was deeply attracted by the proposal.

The first half of this planning document plans in more detail the proportion and distribution of oil imports from Venezuela, Mexico, the Dutch East Indies, the United States, and even the Soviet Union, which Zhang Chengtian has already started dealing with.

In the second half of the plan, it mentions a technology that is being developed and tested-coal-to-oil technology.

According to the rhythm of the entire plan, Germany can double its existing oil reserves through imports and self-refining in the next five years.

After 5 years, the relatively mature coal-to-oil technology can be put into production.Germany can fill part of the oil gap through its rich coal resources.

In Zhang Chengtian's opinion, this planning document is perfect (in fact, Germany was able to have nearly 250 million tons of oil reserves after Britain and France strengthened the oil blockade in history, thanks to this planning.) The only difficulty in implementing the whole plan is, It is costly.

However, for Germany, which has just received a large loan from the United States, the current funds are much more abundant than before.

Text Chapter 45 Existing oil fields

Zhang Chengtian, who put down the proposal, smiled with satisfaction: "It seems that our Minister Miles is indeed a talented party member."

Hearing that Zhang Chengtian called himself a party member in advance, Miles immediately realized that Zhang Chengtian was throwing an olive branch at himself.

"Thank you for your compliment. This subordinate will go through the formalities for joining the party early tomorrow morning." Miles also immediately regarded himself as a subordinate, even though Zhang Chengtian was not his nominal boss.

Zhang Chengtian nodded and said, "Your plan is indeed very good, but I still hope to make some small changes."

Miles was taken aback: "What change?"

Zhang Chengtian smiled: "I know you are very optimistic about the coal-to-oil technology that accounts for half of the plan. However, this technology has many shortcomings."

"Insufficient?" Miles wondered.The coal-to-oil project has not yet been implemented, so the young and over-the-top soldier in front of him will be able to find technical deficiencies?

Looking at Miles' disbelieving eyes, Zhang Chengtian laughed and said, "Minister Miles, I happen to know this technology very well. Coal-to-oil is nothing more than two liquefaction methods, and I can recite them for you. Direct liquefaction The advantage is that the oil yield is high, and the disadvantage is that it is picky about the coal type and the chemical reaction conditions are harsh. The advantage of indirect liquefaction is that the coal type is suitable for a wide range, and the reaction condition requirement is lower than that of direct liquefaction. The disadvantage is that the oil yield is low. In short, Both approaches have significant shortcomings."

Glancing at the surprised Myers, Zhang Chengtian said confidently: "If Minister Myers still doesn't believe anything, you can ask the relevant scientists."

Myers said in a tone as if he had seen a ghost, "Major General, my subordinate...I really didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable and talented."

Hearing this, Zhang Chengtian pretended to educate Myers deeply and said, "There is an old saying in the East, which is called the sea of ​​learning is boundless. That is to say, there is no end to learning, and learning more knowledge will not do you any harm."

Myers nodded teachingly and said, "Then should we stop this costly coal-to-oil technology?"

"Of course not! Why stop it." Zhang Chengtian raised his voice and said: "We have invested so much, it would be a pity to stop now. Besides, in the coal-to-coke link of this technology, coal tar will be obtained as a by-product. Coal tar can be hydrogenated to produce gasoline and diesel, or coal tar can be used as heavy oil for naval ships after simple treatment.”

Zhang Chengtian put on a face and said: "I just said that there is no limit to learning. If we want to analyze a thing, we must learn to look at it from multiple angles."

Once again, Miles was impressed by Zhang Chengtian's "erudition" and said, "God, are you really a gift from God to Germany, Major General?"

Myers couldn't bear it any longer and said with emotion: "I heard that you were originally a navy soldier, but you showed amazing planning skills in Operation Rainbow. Then, you showed amazing skills in the process of suppressing the Karp coup. You have shown some political talents. Not long ago, planning the purple plan has demonstrated your talent in army combat command."

After talking about the merits repeatedly publicized by the Gestapo and the Social Worker Newspaper, Myers added: "Now, you have unexpectedly shown a deep understanding of science. I have to say that perhaps there is no one in this world better than you. more versatile."

After Zhang Chengtian heard Miles' words, he felt a little embarrassed.If he hadn't been very interested in coal-to-oil technology at the beginning, and then learned more about it through the Internet, how could he know so much?

After coughing twice, Zhang Chengtian said modestly on the surface: "It's nothing, you can learn a lot by learning more about it." But he kept complaining in his heart, how could you who have never traveled through time know these things that haven't appeared yet? ?