Chapter 129: A Visitor from the Far East

As summer approaches, the warm atmosphere of the Berlin Olympics has gradually become the main theme of this Central European land. Before the National Socialist Party came to power, Hitler had a disdain for the Olympics and openly declared that he should resolutely resist this kind of superficial effort that costs people and money; However, when he took risks and broke free from the shackles imposed on Germany, his attitude towards the Olympics took a 180-degree turn. Hitler was keenly aware that such an international sporting event could greatly contribute to his propaganda for peace. Especially at a time when Germany's rearmament action has been amazingly large, he urgently needs to re-anesthetize and calm the tense nerves of his neighbors, so that he can carry out the next positive action!

As early as 1934, Hitler repeatedly extended an olive branch to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and, with his usual peaceful words, made the decision that the 1936 Olympics would still be held in Berlin, where it was originally planned. In order to show the world the best of Germany, Hitler went to great lengths: not only did he invest enough money to build a heavy battleship and build a number of stadiums, including a huge stadium with a capacity of 100,000 people, but he also played the cultural card and proposed a unique but peaceful torch relay. In late June, all preparations for the Olympic Games have been basically completed; Standing in the center of the main Olympic stadium that is vast and magnificent, like a heavenly shrine, everyone will involuntarily feel small and humble!

At the same time, the persecution of Jews and Catholics stopped. Signs such as "Jews are not welcomed" were quietly taken down from public places, and the whole country put on the most formal attitude. Unlike the Soviet Union, which made a hideous and ugly gesture based on the poverty and suffering of the people and the brutal punishment of governance, Germany, which is also a **** dictatorship, is very generous, welcoming foreigners to visit, travel, and visit anywhere in the country, except for concentration camps and military facilities - and the latter is the same in any country.

Observers and journalists from Britain and the United States were very impressed by what they saw: it was clearly a happy, healthy, prosperous, and friendly people united under Hitler's leadership, which was very different from the impression they had when they read about the Berlin Telegraph in the newspapers. Or even Lloyd's, who served as Prime Minister of Britain during the World War? George. Now he is also visiting Hitler in Berlin. At parting, he brought back with an impression of the Führer, and publicly praised him as "a great man" with vision and determination to solve the social problems of the modern state, especially unemployment, a wound that was still festering in Britain.

Seeing the words of these witnesses, the perception of Germany in the democratic world changed dramatically: even if they did not have the slightest affection for the totalitarian rule of the National Socialist Party, they became at least tolerant of the new Germany. Unconsciously, the situation in Central Europe was once again eased by the smoke bombs released by Hitler, and the wariness of Britain, France, and other countries against Germany greatly subsided, and this was exactly what Hitler had deliberately set in mind.

With just over half a month to go before the start of the Olympic Games, Berlin's hotels are already bustling with activity: sports delegations from various countries are staying here. Every day, you can see the athletes training for familiarity with new venues and environments. At the same time, a number of foreign envoys have also arrived with their own delegations, and they are on a political and even military mission, ready to use the Olympics as an opportunity to discuss cooperation with the hosts. Because of the people in the court, Fang Yan easily learned the specific identities of these visiting envoys, and among these people, he found an unusual key person.

"Fifty-six Yamamoto, head of the Japanese Naval Aviation Headquarters? Why did he come to Berlin too? Seeing the familiar name on the list, Fang Yan's pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly. In his memory, the future commander of the Combined Fleet. However, there are rare "****" and "alternative" in the Japanese military department that oppose the alliance with Germany and Italy and oppose Japan's implementation of foreign expansion; It was only under the oppression of the unprecedentedly powerful forces of the right wing at home that they had no choice but to take up the war scepter of the Japanese Navy by sneaking up on Pearl Harbor. It stands to reason that he is the Japanese military figure who should not appear in Germany the least, but his name is impressively on the list of foreign envoys provided by ******!

Fang Yan, who was puzzled, immediately contacted his comrade-in-arms Fain. Having become a captain, he is now serving in the headquarters of the Navy. In the center, he will undoubtedly know more about this aspect of affairs than he does. Two days later, Fang learned the reason for the incident, which was not a secret: the Japanese vice admiral had come to discuss technical cooperation, and he wanted to get the complete technology of dive bombers and high-power aircraft engines from the German Navy. Fang Yan, who heard the news, suddenly came to his senses. Yamamoto Isoroku was the most staunch aviation faction in the Japanese Navy, and he believed that only through the effective use of aviation combat power could the naval battle against the American fleet be won with inferior forces. Japan's aviation industry, which is far weaker than Europe and the United States. It is simply difficult for a strong man to develop a carrier-based aircraft with excellent performance on his own.

In this case, Japan must seek assistance from foreign technology. However, due to the current relationship between Japan and the United States, Britain, France and other countries, it has become extremely antagonistic with the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo and the increasingly aggressive ambition against China; In order to ensure that much-needed technology is available. As the head of the aviation headquarters, Yamamoto had to go to Germany, which he did not favor, to seek technical help. Thinking of this, Fang Yan suddenly had a flash of inspiration: he also happened to have something to get from the Japanese, and this time Yamamoto's arrival was not an excellent gift for the great cause he was planning?

As soon as he thought of this, Fang Yan immediately volunteered to meet with Yamamoto on behalf of the Navy to the commander-in-chief Raeder through his boss. Fang Yan said that he was quite familiar with the aviation field and was fully able to communicate with this foreign general. Considering that the other party had already made a name for himself in the industry through the "Apocalypse of the Rise and Fall of the High Seas Fleet", and was by no means an ordinary major, Raeder agreed to Fang Yan's request. In order to prevent the young Fang Yan from being confused by the battle-hardened Yamamoto during the meeting and making any promises that were too compromised, Raeder also carefully told him the bottom line that he could accept, and told him every step in the meeting.

Facing Raeder's caring attitude, Fang Yan couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart. He could feel that the 60-year-old man genuinely trusted and relied on him, and wanted to promote the younger ones as much as possible during his tenure in power, so as to create valuable personnel wealth for the development and growth of the navy. By contrast, his relationship with the Führer has become less important. Fang Yan, who had left the Navy Headquarters, took a deep breath and was determined to complete this mission successfully; With a full-picture understanding based on the traverser, he was completely sure that he would have the upper hand against Yamamoto Isoroku at the negotiating table.

The sun is blazing, the cicadas are chirping, and in the private room of a mansion on Wilhelmstrasse in Berlin, Fang Yan, who is neat and tidy in military uniform, sits by the window, enjoying the light green tea in the cup. Feeling this faint fragrance of tea, Fang Yan couldn't help but sigh secretly with complicated emotions in his heart; After nearly 20 years of traveling to this plane, I have already started a family, and I have almost forgotten the unique charm of my homeland in my busy and fulfilling life.

A few steps away, a middle-aged man with black hair and yellow skin was sitting opposite Fang Yan, his figure looked quite short in front of Fang Yan, and the difference of a whole head made him have to look up even if he was in his seat, so that he could look up at the handsome young man in front of him. However, on his ordinary face, what is revealed is a condensed and sharp-edged temperament; This caused any European who looked at him to ignore his form, and had to pay him twelve points of attention with all his attention.

"General Yamamoto, the secrecy of this mansion is the best in all of Berlin, and now that the windows have been closed, no third person will hear even a single syllable in our conversation today." Fang Yan gathered his mind and said to the Japanese in front of him in clear English. He knew that Yamamoto had been a military attache in the United States for a long time, and that he had long been a master of English because he had been reading literature and studying technology for many years. It was precisely because there was no language barrier that Fang Yan decided to go straight to the future Combined Fleet commander.

Yamamoto Fifty-Six nodded slightly, his expression as calm as his face when he first walked into the room. In terms of the topic he was about to discuss with him, limited secrecy was still necessary. Yamamoto, who had no more than ordinary self-esteem, was not indignant or annoyed that the German Navy had sent only one major to receive him; For he had read two of the young man's writings, and had given them excellent praise for the essence of the ideas that glittered in them. Especially the latter article "The Age of Sea and Air" written by the other party made him feel as if he had found a like-minded friend as an aviation school. Knowing that it was Fang Yan who came to meet him, Yamamoto even felt a little joy in his heart: in addition to meeting this industry handsome man he admired, the young age of the other party also gave him the potential opportunity to include more benefits in the negotiation and exchange!

Seeing the silent expression of the person in front of him, Fang Yan couldn't help but have a slight sneer in his heart; Soon, he will make the Japanese who tried to come to the white wolf with empty gloves pay the most painful price. (To be continued.) )