Lina returns to the Ordnance Research Institute and talks to Natsu about her meeting with Colonel Cole, and then she takes her leave, saying that she will go back to visit her parents and family. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

Xia Chao told Hans and the others about Lina's reaction, and they all felt that the danger was not too great. However, Xia Chao's instincts told him that things wouldn't be so simple.

In the days that followed, they spent most of their time in the Henschel company, exchanging technical skills with German tank designers, and Xia Chao's performance was half-understood, reinforcing the accuracy of Lina's information to the Gestapo - Xia Chao was not a Tiger tank designer at all.

In the afternoon, Wilhelm came to tell Xia Chao that his grandfather, the head of the Krupp family, Gustav Krupp the Elder, wanted to see Xia Chao.

The Krupp family has always been the pillar of German militarism, and the Krupp cannon is favored by the highest authorities of the country. Observing time, following discipline, and carrying out orders are the family's traditions. For example, breakfast is at 7:15 a.m., and those who arrive at 7:16 a.m. will find that the restaurant is closed and someone else has already started eating. In addition, even in the middle of winter, Gustav Krupp refused to turn on the fireplace, deliberately making the office cold so as not to become listless.

Before Xia Chao went to meet old Gustav, he searched all the information about him, and knew his habits almost well, and knew his habits.

Xia Chao arrived at Krupp's luxurious estate on time according to the original time, and asked to see the old Gustav a minute early. It is the habit of the Germans, when it comes to dating, it is rude to be late, and it is not polite to arrive early.

Gustav, the king of artillery, was tall and dignified, and he could see the traces of his handsomeness when he was young. He was a very kind old man, when William finished introducing the Xia Dynasty. He smiled and stretched out his hand and said, "Welcome, young general from China. ”

Xia Chao stretched out his hand to hold the old man's hand and said politely: "Dear Mr. Krupp, it is my honor to meet you. Then he gave him the gift he had brought.

Gustav saw that it was a hand-carved wooden gift box, opened it, and couldn't help but smile, he said: "Young man, you are very good at gifts, how did you know that I like to eat maltose?" As he spoke, he looked at William.

William also said curiously: "General Xia, where did you hear that my grandfather has this habit?" ”

Xia Chao said: "Mr. Krupp, you are not only a great scientist and arms dealer in Germany, but also in the world, and I am afraid that there are thousands of people who study you. It's normal to know a little bit of your habits. ”

This tall hat immediately pleased the old man, and he smiled and said, "Young man, you are very good at talking. ”

After taking his seat, the elder Gustav said: "General Xia, you are the idol of my grandson, he always praises you in front of me, and I am also surprised by your achievements in China. In my impression, the Japanese are very advanced in equipment, second only to us in Germany. I am curious that your Chinese army is very backward in weapons, and you are able to fight such an amazing battle, can you tell me about the process of your battle? ”

Xia Chao said: "It is a fact that the equipment of the Chinese army is backward, and the equipment training level of the Japanese army is also very high, but we Chinese are as smart as you Germans, and we rely on wisdom to fight and use tactics more advanced than the Japanese to defeat them." ”

Then he briefly recounted his own examples.

Old Gustav listened with great interest, especially when he heard that many of the weapons used in the summer were made by the Krupp company.

Then, Xia Chao deliberately talked about the topic of artillery, which opened his conversation box even more.

Old Gustav spoke of artillery, his face stained with a faint flush, and he could see the pride in his affection for Krupp's artillery.

Talking about the Tiger tank, the elder Gustav said with some regret: "It's a pity that your design did not adopt the Krupp artillery system. ”

Xia Chao said with a smile: "The Tiger tank is an offensive weapon, and the 88 mm gun is used because of the insufficient load-bearing capacity of its territory. Besides, tanks are not the best platform for unleashing the power of artillery. I have a design that is more suitable for the Krupp gun. ”

When old Gustav heard this, he became interested, and he immediately said: "Tell me, what kind of design is it?" ”

Xia Chao took out the drawings of two self-propelled guns that appeared only in 1942, which had been prepared in the country. "Grizzly", which uses the Knoober 150-mm infantry gun and the "Wild Bee" 150mm self-propelled howitzer, is equipped with a Krupp 150mm SFH18 howitzer.

Old Gustav picked up the reading glasses on the coffee table and looked at them seriously. After a while, he said: "Very good design at this time, our Krupp artillery can be mounted on such a chassis." However, I have two questions.

First, did the Wehrmacht need such weapons?

Second, why are you giving me these drawings? ”

"The first problem is that at the current level of the German military industry, the German army can reach a new tactical standard, and this new tactical standard requires the support of Tiger tanks and what I call self-propelled guns," Xia Chao said. I will discuss this matter with the German high-brass, and I am sure to convince them.

The second question, which is related to the first question, I would like to ask for your introduction. I need to visit your head of state, Hitler. ”

Old Gustav looked at Xia Chao and asked, "It's that simple?" ”

Xia Chao said: "I have come this time to transport back to China the batch of weapons that Germany has promised, our soldiers need weapons and ammunition, and we cannot let them use broadswords to deal with the Japanese who are armed to the teeth." ”

Old Gustav nodded and said: "You are very good, young man, I like a patriotic person like you, so if you can convince the German Ministry of Military Industry to adopt your design, I will help you convince the Führer to fulfill his promise to that batch of weapons." ”

Gustav was delighted and stayed with him for dinner.

Returning to his lodgings, the summer court asked Hans to arrange for him, and he asked to see Guderian, the commander of the German armored forces.

Soon Hans arranged a private party, and Summer met Guderian.

Guderi's security name was Heinz Wilhelm Guderian, Manstein, Rommel and Guderian were later known as the three famous generals of Nazi Germany during World War II, and the founder of the famous army tactic "Blitzkrieg".

Guderian is 48 years old, with a majestic appearance, a high nose, deep-set eye sockets, blue eyes, and a bright wooden light. At this time, his military rank was also major general.

After Hans's introduction, Guderian looked at Xia Chao, such a young Chinese general in front of him, and was very curious.