Boursey did get Hitler's authorization to carry out a huge trade cooperation, so as to strengthen the prestige of the National Socialist Party and create an opportunity for Hitler to rise to power.

The plan of the three countries to prop up Chiang Kai-shek as the spokesman for interests in China, without exception, excluded Germany, which not only angered Germany, but also made some people see another way.

Hitler was one of them.

The whole West is suffering from a huge economic crisis, with high unemployment, volatile prices, and a strange cycle of society. Some people are not eating, while others are pouring produce into the river.

In this situation of overcapacity and a serious decline in purchasing power, Germany is also thinking about a way out. The three countries jointly supported Chiang Kai-shek, and the starting point was indeed good, but after the assessment of German political axe experts, it was found that in the current China, this kind of support may eventually fail.

To put it simply, in addition to wanting to protect the existing interests in China and encroach on more interests, the main thing is to find a dumping ground for excess production capacity. There is a backlog of goods in the warehouse, and the goods that have already been shipped to the port are piled up at the port because there is no buyer.

However, they overestimated the ability of Chiang Kai-shek and Nanking's political axe, and underestimated the price to be paid to complete a simple industrialization and social and educational reform.

With absolute wisdom, Hitler discovered another way of thinking, and that was the Southwest.

The entire southwest region is extremely vast, even comparable to the size of several European countries, the vast area, rich resources, a large number of people, and the advantages of having completed the initial industrialization, all mean that this is a new market full of opportunities.

As leader of the National Socialist Party, Hitler desperately wanted to broker a large-scale trade cooperation, sign an economic cooperation plan, increase the influence of the National Socialist Party, and find a way out of Germany's chaotic economy.

"To put it simply, we are ready to offer you a loan, which, of course, can only be used for the purchase of goods produced in our Germany, and we can sell you everything except warships and fighter jets. As a proof of friendship, we hope to be able to obtain the right to mine several important minerals in Guangxi, and to lease a port from the southern coast of China for the future port of the German Navy's Far East Fleet. ”

Bul Xi confidently painted to Zhang Shusheng a grand picture full of infinite hope, interest-free state loans, a large number of cheap goods, anything but warships or warplanes, and the price was that Zhang Shusheng had to spend the money in Germany, and also provide resources and a port.

The Germans wanted no more than rare metals, including tungsten. The Germans, who are short of resources, love this rare strategic resource. As for the port where the fleet was stationed, it was also something that the Germans thought about for many years.

It was not that the Germans had not had similar thoughts before, but unfortunately, the First World War had completely lost the interests of the Germans in China, and this time, they made a comeback and took a fancy to the southern China occupied by Zhang Shusheng.

Zhang Shusheng was not surprised by this idea of the Germans. In addition to the hegemonic ideology peculiar to imperialism, they have long taken for granted asymmetrical cooperation with China. Maximizing the benefits of China is the common starting point of the imperialist powers.

It seems stupid to lend money to the southwest and let the southwest buy goods, but it is actually a state act to stimulate the economy. While reaping other benefits in China, the loans provided by the political axe will also have a negative effect on the domestic economy, and Zhang Shusheng will only buy things that cannot be sold. Just as Americans dig dams and build countless infrastructures, they want to solve jobs and save the economy.

Zhang Shusheng shook his head, "Mr. Burxi, the economic cooperation plan can be considered, and I don't think there will be too much of a problem in buying German goods." The key lies in the military port and the right to exploit the mines, both of which are contrary to the laws and regulations of the Southwest. Once I promise you, it will be a betrayal of the people. ”

Bur Xi's face was a little ugly, which was contrary to his original intention, Zhang Shusheng was like a greedy Jew, wanting everything, but unwilling to pay the price.

"Zhang, you must know that these conditions that you do not agree to will not be hindered by the Nanjing political axe. On these minor issues, Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and you may have the opposite view. From a private standpoint, I have to say that exchanges between the two countries and the exchange of interests are necessary, and only when we get an opportunity, an opportunity to make the political power more consolidated and the national strength more prosperous, is what a pragmatic political leader should choose. ”

Zhang Shusheng smiled bitterly and took two sips of bitter tea from the teacup, sorted out his thoughts, what Bul Xi said, how did he not understand. Yes, if these conditions had been changed to Chiang Kai-shek, they would have been agreed without any bumps, but he could not agree to them.

"Mr. Burxi, there is no doubt that the right to exploit minerals and the lease of a military port are related to the sovereignty of a country, and what I answer today will be the same tomorrow.

As you can see, the southwest is in a period of rapid development, and it is full of sincerity for cooperation. I do have some ideas for this collaboration.

In addition to the cooperation content of retaining loans and the scope of use of loans, I think we have a broader potential for cooperation.

First, the southwest urgently needs a large number of skilled workers, and a large number of skilled workers are needed, so we can adopt a kind of labor cooperation between countries, and the German government will organize skilled workers to go to the southwest for employment. We have a large number of factories waiting for skilled workers, and even more construction projects require an unimaginably large number of skilled workers. If we raise this labor cooperation to the level of the state, provide unified visas, unified transportation, then let's say that your country has 3 million unemployed people, we will be able to provide hundreds of thousands or even more jobs.

Second, the southwest is in the midst of rapid development, and the demand for funds is extremely urgent. We have set up a special strategic metal organization and a strategic metal mining company to carry out planned scientific mining. If your country needs the corresponding resources, they can also be purchased at an appropriate price.

3. We welcome German companies to invest in China. Southwest China is a fast-growing market, and we welcome a certain amount of foreign investment. Here, at least for quite some time, there will be no macro overcapacity, but a booming market. ”

Bul Xi was slightly stunned, he didn't expect Zhang Shusheng's preparation to be so thorough, he was just a start, and he proposed a package of potential cooperation plans. "I have to say, these collaborations sound very tempting."

Zhang Shusheng smiled, knowing that for a while, these were just words on paper, and if they really wanted to cooperate, they would only let the professionals negotiate next, "Mr. Bur Xi don't have to worry, let the experts talk about these things." Lunch time is almost coming, why don't you enjoy a political lunch in the southwest with me, all of which are a few special Chinese dishes. ”

"Zhang, I will report your proposal, I hope we have a happy cooperation."

Northeast, known as the Kwantung Army garrison.

Before it was dark, a special Izakaya for officers was hung with red lanterns high at the door, and there was a burst of Iboto music like a dead father and mother coming out of the izakaya, and there was only two notes of traditional music, which made the Chinese very unhappy to listen to, but they were immersed in it.

Dressed in a traditional kimono, the lotus woman opened the door, bowed respectfully, and then brought the things over, and in the hot tub were two small bottles of sake that had just been warmed.

"Itagaki-kun, it's a pleasure to be working with you again so soon."

In the room sat two people, dressed in typical kimonos, sitting cross-legged across each other, holding sake and drinking together.

"Yes, time flies so fast, we were still running around separately before Zhang Xueliang changed his banner, I didn't expect to be able to work together again so soon. Come, Ishihara-kun, toast to the imperial martial arts for a long time. ”

"Yo Xi, martial arts are long, cheers!"

It turned out that the other one was called Ishihara. If Zhang Shusheng was here, he would definitely pull out a knife and cut people on the spot, if nothing else, just because of these two people, one is called Itagaki and the other is called Ishihara. Originally, in history, what a notorious figure, Seishiro Itagaki and Ishihara Waner, it was these two people who launched the September 18 Incident in later history, setting off the prelude to the invasion of China in the 3rd and 40th years.

While listening to the traditional folk music outside, the two of them drank a few dishes on the table.

Itagaki Seishiro put down his wine glass and sighed, "Last time I passed by Hegang, I heard many friends mention Ishihara-kun and praised Ishihara-kun as an outstanding newcomer in the Kwantung Army Staff today. It's a pity that I'm not as good as Ishihara-kun. ”

"What are Itagaki-kun's words, both of them work for the empire, and now they are both staff officers of the Kwantung Army, both for the great cause of the empire. The future is bright, and sooner or later Itagaki-kun will make a shocking feat and become a model for the emperor. The people of Shina will witness the rise of Itagaki Jun. "Ishihara knows what he said, and he doesn't care too much at the moment, today's emperor [***] people are nothing more than four places, China, Taiwan, Korea, and China's Kwantung Army.

Being able to be transferred to serve in the Kwantung Army already says it all, and this soldier will be reused. Just like himself, Seishiro Itagaki will also be a rising star of the empire.

"China is really a big land, but it's a pity that it's occupied by a bunch of cowards. The empire, which is determined to establish the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, can only be relegated to the island nation. Seishiro Itagaki raised his head and took a big sip of sake, as if he remembered those past events again, "I came this time, and I saw the news about that traitor to the empire again. The military department is working on plans to prepare for ......"

"Huh? Okamura Ningji was originally also a rising star in the military department, but unfortunately, even if he was defeated, he actually lost the integrity of the emperor's [***] people. It should have been broken for the emperor a long time ago. Hearing the news that the military department was planning to kill Okamura Ninji, Ishihara only felt a burst of refreshment, since Okamura Ninji was arrested in the southwest, he was completely degraded, and actually established a "Association for the Promotion of Friendship between China and China", and bent down to apologize everywhere under the guise of Yumoto, losing the face of the empire.

"A coward cannot represent the military class of the entire empire, on the contrary, we will prove the glory of the emperor [***] with our best efforts, even our lives. Ishihara-kun, I've been thinking all night about how great it would be if the empire could get the vast expanse of China. At that time, we said that our empire would become a world-class power on a par with the Western powers. Itagaki Seishiro was thinking about it while drinking sake, and it seemed that he remembered the book across the sea.

Ishihara nodded solemnly, drank a big gulp, and scolded loudly: "The people of China are an inferior nation of the first class. ”

"Yo Xi, the Empire has defeated them countless times, and I think that in the near future, we will return to this glory." Seishiro Itagaki affirmed.

"Itagaki-kun, you're from China, did you get any news?"

"The situation in the country is not very good, and the economic crisis has also had a serious impact on the country, with price fluctuations, economic damage, and even the construction of the Imperial Army and Navy. Every day, a large group of people in the country are shouting to cut military spending and invest the saved money in saving the economy.

Lord Namijiro advocated a further policy toward China, but was opposed by Chief of Staff Kanaya. However, I have received accurate information that Araki-kun and others seem to be intent on further expanding the interests of the empire in China.

Especially before I came to the northeastern part of China, the ministers of the three countries united and formulated an eastern plan, which caused great damage to the interests of the empire. Not only was the empire denied the right to participate, but it was even forced to cede part of Shandong's rights as a result. ”

Seishiro Itagaki snorted.

Ishihara Wan'er: "Araki-kun has always been the best emperor [***] person, and with him in the country, those small fish and shrimp can't make trouble." The Emperor is above, and we are all the Emperor's most loyal warriors, and Araki-sama will help solve all obstacles. As for the ministers of the Three Kingdoms squeezing out the empire, is it because of the Northeast? ”

"Yes, I heard that they were not satisfied with the benefits that the empire had received in China, and that they had received more of these great benefits than the Three Kingdoms. Damn the Anglo-French and the USSR, they were always so greedy. ”

Ishihara finished the rest of the wine in his cup in one gulp, as if he had made some kind of decision, "Itagaki-kun, do you want to go to a place with me?" ”

"Where?"

"Wicker Lake, it's very close to China's Northeast Army."

"Yo Xi, Itagaki is willing to walk with Ishihara-kun."

The night is getting darker, and a seemingly casual banquet has brought too many variables to the future. It is said that Ben has encroached on too many of China's interests, but he is still so greedy, far beyond the greed imagined by the Chinese people.

In Zhang Shusheng's words, the thinking of the Chinese people is this: give them more, be more pious, be more quiet, give more gold and silver property, and give more to my fair lady, and they will be satisfied. It is better to give to friends than to be slaves.

However, his own thoughts are like this: It is not appropriate for the people of China to occupy all this, and it is said that the empire is not only a little bit, not only Korea, not only Taiwan, not only the Kwantung Army garrison, not just the right to build roads, what we want is the whole of China!!

(To be continued)