Far away in a hotel room in Berlin, an equally tense discussion was underway in contrast to the tense Ruhr front: "Sickert must step down and be convicted." If it weren't for his reckless military use and constant application for military spending. How could the government not pay reparations, and how could France and Belgium send troops to the Ruhr industrial zone. A man who seemed mild-mannered and elegant said in a vicious tone that was not commensurate with his appearance.

"That's right, we can't let them go on like this. It is said that the SS that came out of the middle of the battle this time was formed with the acquiescence and even support of Sickert. If we provoke the French side, when the French attack in a big way, we will all die without a place to bury! "A fat man with a big belly, foaming at the mouth.

After the two representatives spoke, a noisy discussion erupted in the room of the hotel's secret meeting.

"You're all wealthy people, unlike those poor ghosts. The situation has begun to spiral out of control, and if we don't do anything more, we will have to bury Sickert and his Wehrmacht! A Junker nobleman who has inherited the family business for four generations reminded.

In the eyes of these people, the collapse of German prices, the struggling people, and even the glory of the country have nothing to do with them. All they care about is their own self-interest. Sadly, such a group of people is a group of people who can influence the political situation in Germany.

If you look closely, you will find that all of you here are the CEOs of Germany's major groups, political tumblers, and leaders of opposition parties. All of them are old and thoughtful. This battle, they didn't agree to fight in the first place!

In fact, they would have been successful. The Weimar government, under their manipulation, had abandoned its resistance to the French invasion. One of the emerging heroes of the Empire, Ludendorff, also acquiesced to his actions.

Halfway through, however, an SS man who claimed to belong to the German Socialist Workers' Party was killed. The German Socialist Workers' Party, they had not heard of it, was nothing more than a small party. But the SS they can't ignore it, it's real force! What's more, this uncontrolled force has already exchanged fire with the French army.

At this time when you can see through the ending at a glance. Surrender! This word, which was previously disdained, is no longer taboo. Kaiser Wilhelm was so angry that he didn't surrender in the end.

However, there are people who are so ignorant of current affairs, knowing that they can't do it. This makes the vested interests here restless. They are afraid, afraid that when the war starts, they will lose what they already have.

The middle-aged man, sitting in an important position, snorted disdainfully at the worries of these "big people". This man was the uncrowned king of German industry, Krupp. As one of the few people who knew about the SS, Krupp was somewhat clear about his brother-in-law's relationship with the SS. Personal feelings aside, Krupp's passion for Germany did not allow him to associate himself with these unscrupulous businessmen and degenerate aristocrats.

A group of soft bones who hid in the capital and never went to war tried to betray the country again and again. They spread outrageous rhetoric of surrender, and they only care about their own lives and interests. They don't give a damn about the blood-stained German flag on the battlefield!

Okay, let's talk about profits. I, the Krupp Group, have an interest in making arms. According to your logic, I really have to support this war.

Krupp was furious, got up and shouted: "We, the Krupp Group, will never be complicit in you, and I will not participate in your dirty deals." ”

As soon as Krupp's words fell, a young man who was too old also said: "The Rheinland company will not be involved. ”

Krupp didn't know much about this young man. All he knew was that this young man was the general manager of the Rheinland company, which had grown rapidly in recent years.

The young man issued a kind invitation to Krupp: "Mr. Krupp, the air here is too muddy, I wonder if you would be interested in changing places and a cup of coffee with me." ”

Krupp and the young men immediately joined the secret meeting, leaving behind a stunned group of aristocrats and politicians.

"Let me introduce myself again, my name is Armar Sharibin, and I am now the managing director of Rheinland," the young man smiled and introduced himself to Krupp sitting in a cozy café.

Krupp was stunned for a few seconds, then asked tentatively: "Arma, Sharibin." What is your relationship with the German Minister of Economy? ”

Sharibin shrugged helplessly, "Well, I knew you would have an impression of your father." Yes, Arma, Shaht is my father. But that's not what I want to talk to you about today. I know that Krupp secretly received a large number of orders from the Soviet Union. Don't interrupt, we at the Rhein company also have business dealings with the Soviet Union. I came to you today in the hope that we can further deepen our cooperation. ”

Krupp apparently did not expect that other companies other than himself would be able to receive orders from the Soviet Union. Obviously, this also has something to do with his brother-in-law.

"So, how do you want to work with us?" Krupp preemptively asked the other party's conditions.

However, Salibin replied casually, "To be precise, this is not cooperation." It is the more advanced production technology that we unilaterally provide to Krupp free of charge. ”

Krupp apparently did not believe Sharibin's answer. Businessmen are unprofitable, and pie in the sky is impossible in the business world.

"What is your real purpose?" Krupp stared fiercely into Sharibin's eyes, completely ignoring the kindness that Sharibin had released earlier.

"Hahaha" Shalibin laughed and replied to Krupp, "If you want to talk about the purpose, I think it should be the hope that Krupp can accumulate more and better technical reserves, so that it can produce more and better weapons for Germany in the future." ”

Krupp still did not agree with this answer, and stared at Sharibin's eyes and did not let go.

"Well, I surrender," Sharibin jokingly raised his hands, "so to speak, our chairman is your brother-in-law, Colonel Reinhardt. So you should believe it. ”

Sharibin continued: "We didn't share the technology with Krupp before, because we were afraid that the technology would not be mature, so we piloted it ourselves. Now that we find that the technology is possible, why don't we contact you at Krupp right away? ”

I thought of my brother-in-law who spent two years in the Soviet Union, which was ideologically hostile to Germany, for the sake of the country. Krupp was half less wary of the Rheinland company. It's just that Krupp can't figure it out, when did this brother-in-law become the chairman of the Rheinland Company again?

In addition, Krupp did not believe that Sharibin's technology was immature. Krupp believed that Zhang Chengtian could come up with the drawings of the 88-mm anti-aircraft gun, and there must have been mature technical support behind it. The other party is only now proposing technology sharing, mostly to confirm that he and those Junker aristocrats are not the same kind of talent to release the trust. It seems that his brother-in-law is not as big as he seems.

As if sensing that someone was thinking about him, Jang sneezed in Sickert's office.

After receiving a report of the conflict in the Ruhr industrial area in the morning, Zhang Chengtian was quickly called to the office by Sickert. He was accompanied by Ross, who was temporarily pulled up by Zhang Chengtian.

When they arrived at Sickert's office, Zhang and Ross witnessed Sickert busy processing a large number of urgent documents. It wasn't until 1 p.m. that everyone had lunch.

After lunch, Sickett instructively asked Zhang how long Steve could last in this situation.

"At least 7 days," Zhang Chengtian replied without thinking about it.

"Your basis," Sickert asked quietly.

Zhang Chengtian took a sip of coffee and slowly listed, "First of all, Steve's telegram from Chinese indicates that he defeated the Belgian attack of 10,000 men in the morning. The morale of both sides is at odds, and we have the advantage. ”

Seeing that Sickert didn't speak, Zhang Chengtian continued to add: "According to my estimates, after the loss of the first battle, the Franco-Belgian coalition army was damaged, and the attack had to be stopped. Today, I'm afraid they won't attack. ”

"Finished?" Sickert asked coldly.

"That's it." Zhang Chengtian replied innocently.

"Go back and copy the analysis of the Battle of the Marne that I told you 10 times." Sickett's face quickly darkened, "Look at Steve's report, at the end, Steve said that he should be more vigilant." Since you, the superior, still dare to relax, if the commander of the front line is you and not Steve, the Ruhr industrial area will be in danger! ”

Zhang Chengtian, who found that he was too taken for granted, immediately changed into a modest demeanor and waited for Sickert's teaching.

In the face of his careless disciple, Sickert explained how desperately France needed a victory, and how unstable the SS combat effectiveness was.

Under Sickert's explanation, Zhang quickly understood the French army's desperate desire for victory. The current Franco-Belgian coalition army urgently needs a victory to restore morale. The next attack must be an elite French attack that far outpaces the Belgian army. The offensive is also bound to be very strong.

The SS, on the other hand, lacked anti-tank weapons, heavy weapons, and even combat personnel!

If it weren't for Steve's opportunity to seize the opportunity under the Belgian army's combat power and take the initiative. A battle of annihilation was fought in advance, crushing the Belgian army and narrowing the gap in strength. Next, in the face of the Franco-Belgian coalition army, it is impossible to hold it.

At this time, Zhang Chengtian's sentence "at least 7 days" is like a joke.