One day in mid-November 1934, the island of Rügen in northern Germany was bathed in warm sunshine. With a loud roar www.biquge.info a large seaplane with a boat-shaped fuselage layout and four engines landed on the sea adjacent to the pier. It has a cloud-like white livery and a much wider fuselage than a normal aircraft, resulting in a full-bodied silhouette and a thick canard-shaped balance plate in the middle of the fuselage. When it moves on the surface of the water at a faster speed under its own power, the fuselage stability is significantly better than that of ordinary boat-shaped seaplanes - this is the Irish designed and manufactured intercontinental aircraft "Liberty 1", which has been in service for nearly ten months so far, it uses a supercharged engine with superior performance, a maximum ceiling of 12,000 meters, equipped with a fully sealed pressurized cabin, with the ability to carry passengers at high altitudes, and the cruising range of 7,200 kilometers, enough to carry out a non-stop transatlantic flight. Two months ago, this long-range seaplane took off from Stockholm, Sweden, and arrived in Istanbul via the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean.

As the latest masterpiece in the Irish aviation industry, the "Liberty 1" cost up to 3.3 million love dollars, about 1.6 million marks, and after mass production, it is expected that the cost of a single aircraft can be reduced to 1.2 million marks, which is more than three times that of the German army's active heavy bomber Ju-28. If the corresponding airborne weapons are assembled according to the design plan, this "intercontinental flying ship" will become the most expensive military aircraft in history, considering its slow flight speed, whether it is used as a bomber or reconnaissance aircraft is not ideal, but if it is used for air passenger transportation, the characteristics of large range, large load and stability make it have enough conditions to become a luxury cruise ship in the air on transoceanic routes, so the Limerick aircraft factory has received 12 orders so far, 10 of which are from airlines operating intercontinental routes, Only 2 were ordered by the German Navy.

Rügen is a well-known holiday destination in northern Germany, where the harbor is too small to accommodate large ships, and the bay is full of sophisticated private yachts. Under the skillful control of the pilot, the "Liberty 1" came to the designated berth completely on its own power, and then the crew members threw fixed cables from the nose and belly hatches respectively, and the white giant bird finally docked firmly next to the pier, and passengers could directly board the pier through the plane's own gangway.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Will, I am hereby entrusted by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to welcome you here......"

When von Carson respectfully completed the coronation ceremony, Natsuki shook hands with him very warmly and said, "Aha, my old friend, look, what a shining star...... Now it's time to call you Your Excellency the Imperial Army General! It's a well-deserved honor...... Congratulations! ”

Von Carson's own talent and the exploits he has worked so hard to accumulate are important to become the youngest general in the German army, but it is the trust and respect of Crown Prince Wilhelm Jr. that is known to all be the key factors. Because of this, in the face of Natsuki's witty praise, von Carson's performance was a little lacking in confidence, and he shrugged his shoulders and said, "In front of your brilliance, the faint light below is really not worth mentioning. ”

After a brief exchange of pleasantries on the pier, Natsuki and von Carson got into a car and headed for Frederick Castle in the south of Rügen. The seaside building was the property of the royal family of the Kingdom of Prussia and was opened in 1914 as a high-class sanatorium for the German army. Since the end of the Battle of Britain, the German General Staff, led by Crown Prince William the Younger, has moved from Paris to this beautiful resort with a warm climate. For months, William Jr. and his right-hand men had been brewing a plan for an unprecedented transoceanic war, the ultimate goal of which was to defeat the United States and make the German Empire the world's only world hegemon in this space-time.

"I heard...... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been ill lately, so that he has not been able to attend several important banquets? "It's a short drive from the port to his destination, and Natsuki is still trying to get some important information from the upright von Carson, so that he can avoid the minefield when communicating with his jealous eldest brother.

Von Carson replied calmly: "That's just some unwarranted speculation, Your Majesty doesn't have to mind. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has to ride horses and swim every day, how can he get sick easily? I think the main reason why those banquets were rejected was because the results of the war games were too serious. ”

"Huh? What's going on here? Natsuki asked.

Von Carson whispered, "Your Highness is looking for a perfect victory, but judging by the wargames, the progress is far from what he expected. ”

"This attention to detail is not like the usual style of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Natsuki said.

Von Carson nodded, then shook his head helplessly.

Even if the other party didn't elaborate, Natsuki could guess a rough idea. It's easy to get inflated by successive victories and fall into a paranoia of perfection. Transoceanic operations are inherently a proposition of unprecedented difficulty, a huge and complex strategic task, and extremely high requirements for military organization and logistical support; not to mention the fact that in the face of a country like the United States, which has a vast territory, abundant resources, and developed industry, if it wants to gain a firm foothold on the coast of the United States, it is necessary to make gradual progress, lay a solid foundation, and be mentally prepared to pay a relatively large price.

Although the German crown prince invited him to come this time in the name of vacation, Natsuki knew that he wanted him to help him check the battle plan in a low-key way, and there may be a deeper intention beyond this obvious purpose - the inclusion of Wales in the Irish sphere of power was promised by Germany before the war, but at that time the German authorities did not expect that the Irish king would be able to win over the hearts and minds of Wales in such a short time. With Wales' coal and iron resources and industrial production capacity, Ireland is like a tiger with wings, its comprehensive national strength has caught up with Italy, and its military strength has entered the ranks of Europe's, and its future development is unlimited. The Germans, having broken the geographical constraints of the two major wars, did not want another British-style power in the British Isles, even if its rulers were from the Hohenzollern family.

Compared with Wilhelm II, who is in his twilight years, the crown prince William Jr., who will sooner or later take charge of the hegemony of the empire, is obviously more concerned and vigilant about this.

After a moment, von Carson changed the subject and said: "By the way, Your Majesty, the revolutionary activities in the Kingdom of Latvia have been very rampant recently, this should be another conspiracy created by the Russians with the support of the United States, it is said that the Russians intend to provoke some incidents in Britain, Your Majesty had better prepare as soon as possible." ”

Since the establishment of Soviet power, the Russians have been constantly trying to "export revolution" in this way, intending to disintegrate the Allies camp, and then regain lost territory, expand their sphere of influence, and finally realize the ultimate ideal of world unity. France was their first experimental field in Europe, in the 20s, the wave of revolution swept through the south of France, causing a protracted armed conflict, hundreds of thousands of people died, half of France was reduced to a scorched earth, rich France is still a place of turmoil, the country's strength has long been reduced to a third-rate, and this revolution did distract the energy of the Allied camp for a long time, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Austria and other countries paid a high price for military operations in France.

After France, revolutionary movements surged in Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Spain, and even the Ottoman Empire, but they failed to form a prairie fire under the suppression of the ruling authorities. After the outbreak of World War II, although Soviet Russia did not directly participate in the war, it has been receiving funds, materials, and technical assistance from the US-British alliance; on the one hand, it actively reorganized its arms at home, forcing Germany and the Ottoman Empire to deploy a large number of troops in the border areas of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, and on the other hand, it sent experienced "revolutionary mentors" to launch a new revolutionary movement by taking advantage of the dissatisfaction of the people at the bottom of various countries, and the Welsh turmoil was the most representative of them.

Natsuki was not surprised by von Carson's reminder, as a traveler through history, he knew better than the vast majority of people in this time and space the influence and appeal of the revolution, but he also saw the limitations of the current form of revolution from history, the Russian revolutionary mentors could not gain a foothold in his Kingdom of Ireland is the best proof, but not every country is in a state of stable development like Ireland, and the Kingdom of Latvia, which became independent a little later than Ireland, has long been plagued by economic downturn and bureaucratic corruption. King Frederick Wilhelm, who came from the Sigmarin-rooted line of the Hohenzollern family, was diligent in his administration, but he failed to lead the country out of the gloom and establish high prestige in the eyes of his people, and the only thing he could rely on was the support of Germany.

The situation in Lithuania is no better than in Latvia, where Wilhelm Karl, a former German army general and Duke of Württemberg, is nominally the king voted for by the Lithuanian parliament, but he does not rely on the support of the German royal family and the military deterrence of the Lithuanians to wear this crown. In recent years, William Carr's health has deteriorated, most of the military and political affairs have been handled by his eldest son, the young prince has followed the example of the King of Ireland everywhere, reused German officials, built a large number of buildings in the capital city of Newil, invested in factories, but did not follow the example, a few people profited from it, the majority complained, and the revolutionary movement had long since been bred in a seemingly peaceful place.

"Is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ready to send additional troops to Latvia?" Natsuki asked.

Von Carson replied truthfully: "Yes, at the request of His Majesty Frederick Wilhelm I, His Highness has ordered two infantry divisions and an armored brigade of the 9th Corps to be stationed in Latvia, and if necessary, further additional troops will be sent. ”

"Are there plans to send additional troops to Lithuania as well?" Natsuki asked again.

Von Carson was a little surprised, and after a little thought, he said yes.

"Smell the coming storm?" Natsuki asked again.

Von Carson frowned, but did not answer.

"Britain and France used to be our worst enemies, they stood in our way to becoming a world power, so we completely broke them through the war and cleared the way. Now, we feel that the United States is our worst enemy, because it is the only country that can threaten us economically and militarily, so we still have to completely defeat it through war, is this really the right way? Natsuki asked herself.

Von Carson looked at Natsuki in surprise and turned his gaze out the car window with an innocent expression. With his level and role, he is not qualified to participate in the discussion of this issue, nor does he have to think about such far-reaching issues. Because the most fundamental mission of the orthodox Prussian soldier is to win, everything else can be ignored.

(End of chapter)