Chapter 68 A Trip to Nanjing
Compared with Japan's nervousness, Xu Qingyun's worries are no less than theirs. On the one hand, the Nationalist Government was maneuvering with the Japanese, and on the other hand, it was stepping up military and trade cooperation with Germany. The assertion that Xu Qingyun was able to advance Germany's armaments by ten years aroused great interest from Hitler. Like Xu Qingyun's shortcomings, the Germans lacked time, and they urgently needed to complete the armament as soon as possible under the framework of the Treaty of Versailles. Sino-German trade has been ironclad, the key is how to choose the location of the military factory?
And China also has all kinds of scarce and rare metal resources in their military industry. If you can use your own technology to exchange resources with China, it will be a good thing for both sides, and in today's words, it is a win-win situation, so why not do such a thing? Of course, Xu Qingyun also knew Hitler's ambitions: to annex Europe and Africa and dominate the world. But such a feat could not be accomplished by Hitler, and he needed a strong ally. The Han nation in the East had long had a status equivalent to that of Germania in Hitler's heart, but the weakness of modern times made Hitler hesitate.
The ancient and mysterious Orient had always given Hitler a desire to lift its veil. Take advantage of this trade opportunity to also learn by the way whether this friend from the East can become a loyal and reliable ally?
In mid-June 1932, a German military advisory group headed by General Seckert came to Nanjing again. And brought a strong trade group of more than 100 people. Among them are the well-known Rheinmetall Group, Krupp and other military giants. However, Lao Chiang seems to be more interested in the personnel of the Mauser Munitions Factory? After a gala welcome dinner, the advisory group began to look for partners in their areas of expertise. What made Lao Jiang feel the best was that the advisory group also brought 300 million Deutsche marks in arms purchase loans? The key is that this can be repaid in kind than a loan. The early project is to help China introduce a production line for Mauser 98K rifles, and within a year, at least three German standard divisions will be completed and put into production. Speaking of the German standard division, it is the second thing that makes Lao Jiang happy.
Seckert formulated a detailed plan for the reorganization of the armed forces in China at that time. And these armies were all reorganized according to Prussian military standards. The former commander-in-chief of the Wehrmacht put a lot of thought into the reorganization of the Chinese army. And another reason why the German head of the advisory group is so interested is that the former head of the advisory group, Fotzel, stared at the person he had to meet: Xu Qingyun!
In addition to Xu Qingyun's astonishing prediction of the future war between China and Japan, there are two other reasons: one is that this young master from the East, the training ideas of his new Seventh Division originated from Prussia but surpassed Prussia, and the second and most important thing is that this guy actually said that he could advance Germany's armaments by ten years? And you know what Germany is trying to do at the moment, and you even know every step of Germany's plans? If there is no rebellion in Germany, then this guy's intelligence network is too perverted, right?
Judging from Hans's previous report, it is obvious that the training ideas of this new Seventh Division have been very mature, and if it were not for the weak military industry in the country that left it without equipment, the Seventh Division in Jinzhou would have been a thorn. Any beast that tries to devour it will be scarred. Just as the news revealed by the investigators of the League of Nations after the Jinzhou War, the Japanese fell not lightly in Jinzhou, although the Japanese did not admit it if they wanted to save face.
This little young master of the East asked for the production line of MG34 by name, and he also wanted to modify it at his suggestion? As for what kind of modification, only God knows, which made Seckert, who was in China at the time, unbearable, and even paid attention to the life and death of this guy during the Jinzhou War. If this kid died, wouldn't Germany have to wait ten years? This is also the reason why he spared no effort to mobilize relations to prompt the Japanese to stop attacking Jinzhou.
After seeing in the newspaper that the Japanese had annihilated the Seventh Division, Seckert immediately scolded the Japanese for being despicable and shameless, but after learning that Xu Qingyun was not killed by the Japanese, the little old man was so happy that he danced like a child.
The first thing Seckert did when he came to China was to ask Chiang Kai-shek. Shi asked Xu Qingyun for the Sino-Japanese war prediction, if this war prediction really came from this person's hand, then this Xu Qingyun is definitely a strategic genius. And the second thing is to ask Xu Qingyun to meet and talk in detail. So, at the end of June, a telegram asking Xu Qingyun to go south lay in Xu Qingyun's hands.
Before Xu Qingyun left, the military production base was finally set in Baotou at the foot of Daqing Mountain. Erhu had already taken Huang Tao's intelligence officers to fight the front. Xu Qingyun has his own considerations. Although it is closer to the front line, it is much more convenient to transport materials during wartime, and if it is placed in the rear, the supply of ammunition in wartime will be a problem, so what is the point of fighting? Besides, how can I say that I am also a person who has crossed over, and I can still let history go along the old road? This is the greatest insult to the traverser. Again, where is Daqingshan to the north? Mongolian Plateau! It is very suitable for mechanized army group operations. Think about it, how spectacular it is for a torrent of steel to gallop across the Siberian Plateau!
What a fighting nation, tremble! Eat mine and spit it out a little bit!
And some Mongolian guys, at the behest of the USSR, are teetering on the verge of independence. It's time for them to look at the means of parents. Chopper. This guy just had a purge of his own team, maybe now is a good time? Want to wait any longer? Ivan's 34-year purge in history is also coming soon, right? Hey......
"Master?" Wang Lei was very inappropriate to pull Xu Qingyun back to reality from obscenity. It's not that Wang Lei wants to pull it, it's really Xu Qingyun's smile that is too evil and obscene, and Wang Lei on the side really can't stand it. The noisy train car was stuffy and hot, and the speed of thirty kilometers per hour really made Xu Qingyun speechless. Originally, Xu Qingyun wanted to go to Nanjing as a member of the Yicha Political Affairs Committee, but that identity was a bit of a traitor, and he didn't want to be drowned by the spittle of the common people. So he put on the general's uniform.
The train swayed along the Jingpu Line for a few days and finally arrived safely in Nanjing! There were a few times when Xu Qingyun almost thought that he was going to die on the Jingpu line. The accompanying Chu Xiaoran and Su Rui were in good spirits, and they chirped along the way, making Xu Qingyun really regret taking them to Nanjing. Why don't you bring them here? It is not possible to do business without Su Rui, and it is not possible to ask for money without Chu Xiaoran, she is Kong Xiangxi's distant niece. For the safety of this trip, Xu Qingyun brought 30 members of the Earth Dog Squadron. This situation made Kong Xiangxi, who rushed to greet him, feel a chill: This is not the front line! But then again, it's really imposing.
Kong Xiangxi's identity to pick up Xu Qingyun is already very face-saving for him, but Kong Xiangxi is quite reluctant in his heart. Xu Yang is rich and rivals the country, so what? After all, the people are the people, and there are hundreds of ways to be an official to make him worthless. However, Xu Qingyun is famous, and he is also a person who Secky wants to meet, which makes Kong Xiangxi have some concerns.
"Hello Dean Kong, Xu Qingyun of the Ministry of Duties is here!" Xu Qingyun gave a military salute. At this time, Kong Xiangxi was both the premier of the Executive Yuan and the Minister of Finance, and most people called him Minister Kong when they saw Kong Xiangxi. Because it seems to be stronger than the administration in terms of money. However, in China, it seems that the relationship with money is a bit unclear. Xu Qingyun's shout from Minister Kong swept away Kong Xiangxi's previous unhappiness. Look, who said this was a dumbfounder? Oiled too!
"The afterlife is terrifying!" Kong Xiangxi patted Xu Qingyun on the shoulder. "I've become a big girl, have you fallen in love with any talent? Uncle tell you about it. Kong Xiangxi did not forget to tease his niece who he hadn't seen for a long time. Chu Xiaoran's face was blushing, of course, the action that swept over Xu Qingyun's body did not escape Kong Xiangxi's eyes.
In the early morning of the next day, Lao Jiang summoned Xu Qingyun. What kind of person is Lao Jiang? Xu Qingyun was a little looking forward to it. Later generations had mixed evaluations of Lao Jiang, and on the whole, it was too much to achieve. Of course, history is written by the victors, and the so-called success and defeat of the king, historians dare not touch the door of the taboo, let alone ordinary people? Sometimes even what you have experienced is not necessarily true, let alone decades of so-called history?
"Report, Xu Qingyun, director of the Wing Inspection Political Affairs Committee of the Ministry of Duties, reports to the chairman!" It stands to reason that Xu Qingyun's identity does not seem to match this etiquette, and Lao Jiang certainly understands Xu Qingyun's thoughts. This is to express dissatisfaction to yourself. In fact, this is also a careful eye for Xu Qingyun to play. If you don't have this measure, the master will pick a son and leave.
"For the rest of your life, I will let you bear the infamy and wronged you!" Lao Jiang sighed. At this time, Lao Jiang was more like an ordinary old man in Xu Qingyun's heart. "Loyal to the party. Leader of the country, what a pity! "Xu Qingyun expressed his loyalty at the right time." That's a good point! Quite the style of the Han nation, do you have a table? "Lao Jiang actually asked such a question." Uh, not yet! Xu Qingyun could only answer honestly. Hahaha, this Xu Yang! Everyone chuckled in the living room. Well, if you don't dislike it, how about the Chinese style? Lao Jiang said with a deep groan. Of course, Xu Qingyun understood what Lao Jiang meant. "Chairman Xie!" "Hey, don't be so tight!" Xu Qingyun looked at the people who were doing it. There is a home with blue eyes and a big nose, and it seems that the eyes have not left themselves since they entered the door. The legendary Oriental noblewoman Song Meiling didn't see it, only He Yingqin, the Minister of Military Affairs, Qian Dajun, the attendant, and Kong Xiangxi, who picked him up yesterday, waited for a few people.
"This is Admiral Secert, the head of the advisory corps." Qian Dajun introduced Xu Qingyun one by one. "Former Commander-in-Chief of the Wehrmacht?" Xu Qingyun searched his head. This is a character who can call the shots instead of Lao Jiang, which shows how much Lao Jiang values him. While Xu Qingyun envied Seckert, why didn't everyone envy him? When we meet for the first time, we can get the words of Lao Jiang himself, looking at the country, who else has this honor? Xu Qingyun's fluency in German surprised Seckert. It seems that this young man from the East has studied Germany quite deeply! After the First World War, almost all countries were learning from the German Army. Japan, far away in the East, even copied it in its entirety.
When it was close to noon, Lao Jiang left everyone to have a light meal. Lao Jiang had a light diet, which was famous in later generations. The only faint dish on the table was a serving of steamed river fish, a Christ-like habit that even Seckert was not used to. During the banquet, looking at Seckert's frowning appearance, Xu Qingyun almost burst out laughing. In the words of later generations, this old man looks too cute!