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"My child, if you think that you have failed your ambitions and are not worthy of the suffering, then I want to tell you that this is the first lesson that cruel politics teaches you. Fortunately, although the lesson is painful, it will not kill you. Leopold III took Albert's hand and sat on the park bench of the Royal Hospitaller, looking at the beautiful flowers and sighing, "How beautiful the world is, and how sinister politics are." ”

Of course, Leopold III did not know that this sentence he uttered was often quoted by Albert in his high school essays, but at this time he behaved like a well-behaved child, "The English playwright Massinger once said that ambition is a sin in a commoner, but a virtue in an emperor." ”

"It's just that your virtue almost killed you." Leopold III sighed, "Originally, I wanted to ask the Americans for an explanation, but the new Prime Minister Paul Henry Spark has been vigorously opposing this matter in my ear after learning about you, he believes that the current European countries have declined to the point of being unable to stop the deterrence of the Soviet Union, and we must follow in the footsteps of the United States, so that the dictatorship of the first cannot weave the free world." ”

"Oh, yes, so Paul Henry Spark is Prime Minister." Albert has not paid attention to the political situation in Belgium for so long that he has forgotten about the change of prime minister. This guy will also serve as the president of the United Nations General Assembly and the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the future, and the one who can do this is completely a dog in front of the saddle and behind the saddle of the Americans, why didn't he think of it in the first place. I really thought this guy was Wang Zuozhicai.

"It's all right, father, at least I think Prime Minister Paul is right." Looking at Leopold III's incredulous eyes, Albert explained, "I may have been in a hurry, thinking that I had mastered some black technology and had the ability to compete with the two superpowers, but I still suggested that my father talk to the Americans, after all, it is impossible for Belgium to go to the Soviet Union because of this matter." And the policy of turning turnips and sticks to the sticks that the Americans have always pursued has also had the effect of beating people with sticks. Now, if he asks the Americans for weapons, he will readily agree. ”

"How can you be so sure, Albert?" Leopold III asked.

"Because the war is over, it is impossible for the Americans to maintain such a high level of armaments, what to do with those materials, it is a pity to lose them, and it is not bad to use them to support European countries. And the position of Belgium is critical, and the United States will not watch us fall or whatever. Albert's analysis is the head.

At the end of World War II, there were 11 million active-duty military personnel in the United States, but by June 1947, the number of military personnel in the United States had dropped to 1.5 million. Truman called this an unprecedented disarmament in the world, and it could even be said that it disbanded the American military. The disbandment of the army meant that there was no longer a need for so many weapons of war, and as for these brand-new second-hand goods, they could be used to equip the eighteen divisions of Belgium.

But on the other hand, the United States still maintains the most powerful war machine in the world, nuclear weapons. The Truman administration was determined to push forward with the development of the atomic bomb in order to strengthen the United States' national defense and increase its bargaining chips with the Soviet Union. In just one year, the United States has increased its stockpile of atomic bombs from 13 to 50.

"And when my father negotiated with the Americans, he must mention an additional condition, which is very important, that is, let them ensure that the products of NORINCO and Belgium's FN company can enter the American market without hindrance, the United States is originally a country of free competition, presumably they will not refuse this, and they will also give us appropriate preferential policies, which can be regarded as compensation for my injury."

"You are so willing to strangle your plan to become a strong country in the cradle? The U.S. side will definitely ask you to show you the blueprints of the rocket. Leopold III was worried, "and I'm sure my son won't rest on his laurels." ”

"What are you afraid of, when the time comes, it will be said that the blueprints have been snatched away by the Soviets, and it will be a dead thing anyway. The Americans couldn't help us at all, and if they handed over the blueprints in a hot mind, that would be the beginning of the Belgian nightmare. Albert's analysis is not unreasonable, the Americans belong to the kind of guy who does not scatter eagles when they don't see rabbits, and chase after rabbits desperately, once they taste the sweetness, it is possible to blackmail the Belgian government every day. In these years, if anyone develops an intercontinental missile, it is not impossible to become a hegemon of the earth.

If you think that the time comes, it will be terrible for the entire NATO to only look forward to the United States, and as long as the United States says a word, it is not impossible to impose an economic blockade and an armed blockade.

"By the way, father, I want to inherit another arsenal specializing in the manufacture of heavy weapons from the royal estate, and I have some designs on hand that I want to realize gradually. Anyway, these arsenals will also be handed over to the royal family in the future, but their management methods may just make this arsenal not make money or lose money, it is better for me to inherit it and let them shine in my hands. ”

"I can promise you, Albert." Leopold III rubbed his son's little head, "And I find that I am increasingly unable to see through what my dear son is thinking, maybe you are right, I am wrong, because of my mediocrity, my son has lost his childhood for the sake of this country, and I try my best to plan for the future of Belgium, I only hope that your talent can be used on the right path, and not go further and further down the wrong path." Belgium can not compete for the ethereal world dominance, but I can't do without you and Boshean. ”

"Father." For the first time, Albert replied to Leopold III in such a serious tone, "The empire will not be destroyed, it will only be a temporary concession and compromise." ”

Leopold III just smiled softly, patted Albert on the shoulder, and got up to leave. Albert was the only one left sitting on a white bench, looking at the flowers in the park with a lonely expression.

"Looks like you're finally going to have to compete with them in the heavy weapons arena." Tianyan said, "Although Belgium's heavy military industry is not too outstanding, if I provide you with design drawings, the research and development can be completely skipped, and you can directly enter the assembly line production after the test and inspection, which can save you a lot of money and time." As far as the core technology of your tech tree is concerned, it doesn't matter to me at all. ”

"Even so, the rice still has to be eaten bite by bite." Albert said, "You can't make a fifth-generation fighter in this era, even if you give a design drawing, they can't do it, and the industrial technology level of the whole world can't keep up with your too advanced thing." ”

The biggest feature of the fifth-generation fighter is the comprehensive application of low detectability technology, high maneuverability, advanced avionics system, highly integrated computer network, and excellent battlefield situational awareness. Advanced avionics systems and highly integrated computer networks alone can make it difficult for countless companies that want to make a fortune to retreat.

"Before the large-scale application of electronic technology began, the Soviet Union's heavy weapons were the best choice, simple and crude, very suitable for large-scale use in the early and middle years of the Cold War, and after the 70s, it began to change in the direction of US imperialism, and the development of high-tech technology is the king."

"Simple and crude weapons are very suitable for sale to third world countries, do not require too complex personnel maintenance, and are relatively inexpensive, especially those third world countries that are deeply hostile to the United States and the Soviet Union." The corners of Albert's mouth hooked, the interests between countries are one thing, but the previous personal hatred between himself and the leaders of the two countries is another, the Belgian royal family can not care about the overall situation, but his own shot must seek justice from the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union.

"Harry S. Truman and Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin must die." Albert quietly clenched his fists.