Chapter 190: Hitler's New Deal XI

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Sure enough, it's incorrigible confusion!

In a conference room at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Hersmann listened to British Foreign Secretary Arthur Murphy. Henderson's reply to the "European Basic Investment Bank" concludes that Britain today has one of the world's most confused governments, and that they are absolutely more damaging to the British economy than in the First World War.

These ultra-financially conservative men are probably the most debt-feared people in the world, not only for the debt-ridden British Empire, but also for the yet-to-be-founded Eurobasic Investment Bank. The Bank of England decided to spend £200 million to become the largest shareholder of the European Basic Investment Bank, and also required that the general manager of the bank be a British - not to make it easier for Britain to borrow from the bank, but to prevent countries that did not have sufficient repayment capacity from borrowing money from the European Basic Investment Bank.

"Okay, we can accept the British side!" Hitler's cheerful voice rang in Hirschmann's ears, and he probably didn't want the bank to lend money at all. "Banks should have bank rules and can't just borrow money...... As for the head office of the bank, I think it would be best to locate it in Geneva. ”

Hitler, of course, would not have agreed to set up the European Basic Investment Bank in London, which was not easy to reach.

"Geneva...... Then let's decide first. "Arthur. Henderson did not mention the bank's headquarters in London again.

That's a small victory! Hersmann thought to himself that being in Switzerland meant being easy to control. This so-called neutral country is, after all, on the lips of Germany...... As for the fact that neither the British nor Hitler wanted the bank to lend money, it was not a problem. When all countries begin to engage in "new deals", it will naturally be the general trend to let go of hand and foot borrowing.

And European countries will definitely be very beneficial for Germany in the future to borrow more money to build some infrastructure......

"As for the Keynes Plan," Hitler smiled at this point. Turning the subject to the Keynes Plan, "Since you Britain and France have disagreements on this, we have no problem with the abort. ”

"No opinion means ......" Arthur. Henderson paused, hesitated, and asked, "So how is Germany going to return the reparations?" ”

How about paying back with a new world war? Hersmann, who was sitting next to Hitler, knew the answer. He had already discussed the Keynes Plan with Hitler. This plan was still worth implementing when Germany did not regain its monetary sovereignty. Now that the Germans can swipe their own marks to stimulate demand, what is the need to "give" things to others?

"We will wait until the economic crisis is over," Hitler replied with a smile, "and we can sign a new agreement to postpone this issue." ”

Hitler, of course, will not think about repaying the reparations, it's just that now the matter at the European Basic Investment Bank has not yet been resolved. He didn't want to make trouble and let the British lose the £180 million. To officially announce the default, we have to wait for the European Basic Investment Bank to complete the matter.

"How long is it postponed?" Arthur. Henderson hurriedly asked. "Chancellor Hitler, we need a concrete timetable."

In fact, the British government did not think that Germany would repay it immediately, and the Germans would definitely have no money to pay it back; Second, Germany has now decoupled the mark from the pound and is not on the gold standard - the mark is effectively an unsecured banknote, and it is only a matter of time before it collapses in the eyes of the British!

Arthur. Henderson thought to himself: I am afraid that the time will have to think about saving Germany again, why is this Germany always so nerve-wracking?

"Three years," Hitler replied earnestly, after a moment's thought, "three years." We can overcome the economic crisis, and we will discuss it when the time comes. ”

"Three years ......" Arthur. Henderson nodded. "We can think about it."

It can be considered that it is basically accepted, and the final decision will of course need to be made by the British Cabinet meeting, but the result will definitely be agreed. How else could it be? The Germans pay for the bill with industrial products, Britain doesn't want it, and the British want gold, and Germany doesn't have it? Is it possible to start another battle?

The British Foreign Secretary glanced at Hitler's side again, and the negotiations began in the morning, with lunch in between. And then it went on until now at nearly five or six o'clock in the afternoon. This famous German general didn't say a word the whole time...... This probably has something to do with the fact that today's talks are mainly about economic issues, right?

"At the end of the first day of talks, I would like to hear your views on disarmament?" Arthur. "You did a grave breach of the Treaty of Versailles in January, which was a very serious mistake, and now may be the time to change that mistake," Henderson said slowly......

"What's wrong?" Hersman immediately opened his mouth. In a cold tone, he said, "I think the Treaty of Versailles itself is a mistake!" A huge mistake! ”

Sure enough, it's a militarist! Arthur. Henderson's words were actually a temptation, he glanced at Hitler, only to see the other party sigh softly, full of helplessness. The heart said: It seems that the German Army is about to become the master of the country again, as in the past!

"Mr. Foreign Minister, the German army cannot be reduced at the present time...... Because it's about the work and bread of hundreds of thousands of people. Hitler told the British Foreign Secretary in a mild tone, looking a little weak.

It seems that Hitler was more willing to keep the peace. The British Foreign Secretary had seen Mein Kampf, but he still preferred to believe Hitler rather than a menacing militarist.

Hitler, as if he found it difficult to convince the British with what he had just said, emphasized, "And our present policy is to increase spending in order to stimulate demand...... So we don't need austerity. ”

Can printing money stimulate the economy? Arthur. Henderson despised the Germans in his heart.

"The issue of reducing the army can be discussed slowly later." Arthur. Henderson glanced at Hersman, "I think we can talk a little bit about naval arms control today.

Hitler frowned, "Mr. Chancellor, we basically don't have naval ......"

"I know!" Arthur. "And I also know that you've been exporting naval technology to the Soviet Union, Japan, and Italy, and you're developing your own naval technology through cooperation with those countries!" ”

Hitler turned his head to look at Hersmann, as if waiting for his answer. Hersman said in a solemn tone: "In the field of foreign technical cooperation, our country has not violated the Treaty of Versailles in any way!" ”

"Lieutenant General, we have no intention of pursuing it." "We are actually aware that there are many inaccuracies in the Treaty of Versailles that need to be amended," the British Foreign Secretary said. ”

In fact, there is no way to investigate, the British just heard the rumors, and it is very difficult to obtain conclusive evidence, and it will also affect Britain's relations with Japan and Italy.

"So what does Mr. Chancellor want to discuss with us today?" Adolph. Hitler asked.

"Of course, the question of the signing of the Anglo-German Naval Armaments Treaty was discussed." "While the specific treaty is up to the experts to decide, we should now agree on a number of principled issues," the British Foreign Secretary said. For example, on the issue of the tonnage ratio of the Anglo-German navy, I would like to first listen to your opinions. ”

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"Thirty percent, three percent five, forty percent...... That's not a problem at all. ”

On his way back to the premises of the German League of Nations Mission, after negotiating with the British Foreign Secretary, Hersmann was completely indifferent to the question of the "Anglo-German naval ratio".

"Ludwig, do you think we can't defeat Britain with our navy?" Hitler followed Hersmann's words and asked.

"Not really, I don't think the Navy holiday era will last long," Hirschman laughed, "and then all countries will break through the treaty limits, and we won't have to waste money on treaty ships." Now the construction of battleships, heavy cruisers and aircraft carriers is only necessary for the accumulation of technology...... Because we are already a little behind in shipbuilding technology. ”

Actually, it's not much behind. Although Germany had not had experience in building battleships for many years, it did not know how to build aircraft carriers of the "Atlantic" type. However, thanks to the Keynes Plan, the German shipbuilding industry received more orders than in history, and thus also retained a strong technical force.

"Actually...... Ludwig, we don't have to defeat the British. Didn't we make such mistakes before the last world war? Hitler pondered, "If we had not developed our navy too much, the German Empire and the British Empire could have become allies." In fact, we are racially close to the British, almost family. ”

Hitler's thoughts seem to be similar to those in history, he always treats the British as "brothers", but the fat man on the other side of the channel wants to wipe out the Germans! With a wry smile, Hersmann said, "Mr. Chancellor, do you want an Anglo-German alliance?" ”

"I think it's possible," Hitler thought for a moment, "and for the best...... At the moment, it seems that the UK is still relatively friendly to us. ”

Hitler went on to say: "Poland and France are our main enemies, while the Soviet Union poses a threat to the whole Western world." If we can make an alliance with Britain, then neither Poland nor France will be a problem, after Germany dominates the European continent (excluding the USSR), we are responsible for watching the USSR on land, and Britain is responsible for watching the United States at sea! Ludwig, what do you think? ”

Hersman smiled noncommittally, weren't the British friendly in the years leading up to World War II? But once the fight starts, it will not stop fighting. If Hitler had always had illusions about Britain, he would not have been able to lead Germany to a world war

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