Chapter 938: Good Deal
"This is a betrayal of an ally, and I don't agree with it." Alfred Rosenburg, Minister of the Eastern Occupation Zone, shook his head and said, "This is a time of war, and mutual trust between allies is more important than ever. If we can easily betray our allies, then who will believe us?! โ
"Although doing so will get the blueprint of the bomb, so that our bombing will be more powerful. But what we pay is our credibility, which is not worth it for us. โ
Alfred's words caused contemplation, and in the short term it was in Germany's favor. But in the long run, if Germany can easily betray its allies, then who will dare to continue to cooperate with Germany?!
Germany now faced the Soviet Union and Britain on both sides, and the United States had declared its entry into the war. This is not good news for Germany. And this is why Hitler was in a hurry to take Britain.
The location of the British Isles was important, and if it was not in hand, the United States and Great Britain would have the opportunity to launch an attack on the German occupation zone from any point in the British Isles.
Historically, since Germany had already launched an attack on the Soviet Union at this time, even if they were wary of Britain, they were helpless. Now, Germany is not at war with the Soviet Union, as it has historically been.
As a result, Germany could draw up a large number of troops to deal with the British Isles.
"I think it's worth paying some price." The German Minister of Weapons and Armament, Fritztot, finally spoke at this point, only to see him facing the crowd.
"At most, we give some compensation to the Japanese side. For example, the opening of some design drawings, I believe they will be interested. After a pause, Frieze said with a smile: "When the time comes, we can say that the design drawings have been leaked, and then we can give some compensation to the Japanese." Then they can't say anything. โ
Hitler nodded, it was a good idea. The drawings of the aircraft carrier were just a copy for the Wehrmacht. It's good to trade secretly. When the time comes, if the Japanese find out, they will say that the drawings are leaked.
Wouldn't it be enough to open up some drawings to them?! The Japanese have always wanted to get the drawings of BF109, but just give them a copy. I believe that they will not be able to say anything.
"The most important thing is that now the Japanese have lost two aircraft carriers in Shanghai. We can quite say that this was due to their own lost aircraft carriers, which led to the leakage of the aircraft carrier design. It has nothing to do with us. Fritz said with a smile: "Even if we don't make a deal with the Wehrmacht, it will only be a matter of time before the Wehrmacht figure out the structure of the Japanese aircraft carrier with those two aircraft carriers." โ
"I think Fritz is right, what do you say?" Hitler nodded and looked at the crowd. The meaning is clear: is there a different opinion?!
Everyone pondered for a moment, then shook their heads one after another.
"Okay. Then it was decided. Hitler stood up and said in high spirits: "Ribbentrop, this matter will be left to you!" But the asking price should not be too low, after all, we gave them the design of the aircraft carrier. It's not cost-effective to just exchange it for the blueprints of the bomb. We should change to something else. โ
"Hey! Hitler! Ribbentrop stood up. Answer loudly.
Hitler then asked Fritz Tolt, Minister of Armament, Hermann Goering, and Ribbentrop to discuss what to change, and then left on his own.
Hitler didn't have to take care of everything, otherwise he wouldn't be able to keep himself busy. He only needs to set the general direction for these things, and the details are naturally completed by the various ministers in coordination with each other.
When it comes to things that they can't handle, or that are beyond their authority, they will go to Hitler for coordination.
The head of the Wehrmacht office in Germany is a lieutenant colonel named Tao Gang. The relationship between Germany and the Wehrmacht is strange, and there has been no official ambassador from either side.
German presence in China. It's called "Communication". The Chinese office in Germany is directly called the "office". And for a long time, neither the Wehrmacht nor the coalition government period Germany formally established diplomatic relations with China.
After the end of the Nanjing government, the original consulate was abolished. But at the interchange of the Wehrmacht. But it has been preserved. Even the exchanges between the two sides are increasing day by day.
The United States can only turn a blind eye to the Wehrmacht's private collusion with Germany. If the United States does not speak, it is even more difficult for Britain to say anything. Although Japan knew that there was still a hook-up between Germany and the Wehrmacht, he could only pinch his nose and admit it.
Both sides are also very low-key. Ji will not make a big deal about the relationship between the two sides. All communication takes place behind the scenes. And neither side has declared war on anyone.
Everyone understands this tacit attitude, but no one will break it. Day needs Germany to support itself. They need allies. The United States, Britain and other countries also hope that the National Defense Forces will play a greater role in Southeast Asia, at least to be able to drag down the Japanese army and prevent them from attacking the United States on the other side of the Pacific.
Under this mutual check, everyone tacitly did not raise any opinion on the unclear relationship between China and Germany.
"No! The structure of the bomb is already a hemorrhage for us, and we have tested it no less than 300 times to ensure the function of the bomb! I'm not afraid to tell you that this bomb is not only effective against ships, but in fact it is just as effective against fortifications. โ
In Ribbentrop's private estate, Lieutenant Colonel Tao Gang confronted the Minister of Weapons and Equipment, Fritztot, and the Minister of Aviation, Herman Goering.
Hearing that this kind of bomb was also effective for ground fortifications, the eyes of the two men suddenly burst into light.
"Tao, can you tell us more about how you use the fortifications?!" Goering was the first to ask, knowing that if he wanted to attack the British with the intricate fortifications of the intricate fortifications, it was impossible to avoid them, and if the bombs were also effective for the fortifications, then it was not impossible to exchange the plans of the aircraft carrier.
"After our test, the reinforced concrete structure within five meters underground will be completely destroyed under the impact of the 'mace'." Tao Gang was not afraid to tell the truth, and said to Goering: "If it is six meters, then the fortifications will be destroyed." Seven meters, the outer structure will be severely damaged......"
Tao Gang had already received a telegram from the Wehrmacht, and the data from these experiments had been given to him. He was just not given the blueprints and manufacturing methods.
Hearing Tao Gang say that he could collapse a reinforced concrete fortification five meters deep underground, Goering's eyes suddenly burst out with bursts of green light! He knows better than anyone else. If this effect can be achieved, then what does it mean for bombers.
"And we use dive bombing, and under normal circumstances, the error of the bombing will not exceed ten meters. As long as you have a skilled bomber pilot in your hands, you can easily destroy enemy fortifications with this bomb! โ
When Fritz heard Tao Gang say this, he suddenly felt itching. But he also knows that this kind of negotiation cannot be done in a sentence or two. Speaking of fighting, Ribbentrop was not the same as Fritz and Goering, even if they were three together.
But when it comes to diplomatic negotiations, even if Fritz and Goering disdain Ribbentrop, they have to admit that his level is indeed very high. In the early years, Ribbentrop negotiated to persuade Britain to allow Germany to legally develop its own weapons and equipment.
Subsequently, it was he who fought in the Soviet Union to ensure the supply of German resources, so that Germany could continue to trade resources with the Soviet Union. It effectively guaranteed the German attrition on various battlefields.
So, Goering and Fritz were only asking technical questions. As for the transaction, they left it entirely to Ribbentrop.
"Tao, my old friend! I know this bomb is really strong, but you need to know that we are giving you the blueprints of the aircraft carrier! Ribbentrop lamented to Tao Gang: "This will put us at risk of betraying our allies." For Germany it was fatal. โ
"If it weren't for the good relations between Germany and the Wehrmacht, and the Fรผhrer's relationship with your Commander-in-Chief of the Tigers, we would never have traded the blueprints of the aircraft carrier." Ribbentrop paused and said, "So, if you can't come up with a plan that appeals to us, we'll have to terminate the deal." After all, this is likely to affect the cooperative relationship between Germany and the allies. โ
Tao Gang pouted, you and Japan have a fart alliance partnership. Being in Germany, Tao Gang saw it better than anyone. The reason why the Germans were willing to associate with the Japanese. It is completely in the interest that the Japanese can hold back the United States in Asia.
Of course, the deal for aircraft carriers was a bonus. Although Japan's own industrial capacity has reached a certain level, it is still far behind that of a large country with a deep industrial base like Germany.
Therefore, Nichiwa hopes to introduce German technology and improve the country's industrial level. This is the cooperation between Japan and Germany. Count it out. In fact, Germany is begging for more.
Otherwise, where would the Japanese so easily come up with their own aircraft carrier design drawings to show the Germans?! Not to mention allowing the Germans to visit the Chicheng, and even giving the German flight deck manufacturing materials.
Tao Gang actually knew that Germany had already hemorrhaged by taking out the design drawings of the aircraft carrier to trade. After all, the construction drawings of a bomb in exchange for the design drawings of the aircraft carrier are indeed a great loss for Germany.
If it weren't for Germany's desire to get England out as soon as possible. Presumably they wouldn't have come over to negotiate so happily. But knowing is knowing, Tao Gang wants to save more resources.
"Your Excellency Ribbentrop. I know it's hard for Germany. In fact, we want to get the design drawings of the aircraft carriers, so that we can repair the aircraft carriers that have been salvaged as soon as possible. Tao Gang shrugged his shoulders and said, "Although the United States has promised us that we can provide us with their design drawings, those design drawings are after all man-made aircraft carrier design drawings of the United States." It's not Japanese. โ
"If we want to repair the Japanese aircraft carrier, it is naturally more convenient to have the design drawings of the Japanese." After a pause, Tao Gang said: "Actually, we don't trade design drawings, and we can probably fix it with the technology given by the Americans." โ
Negotiation is a process of testing each other's bottom line and compromising with each other. As a brilliant diplomat, Ribbentrop knew this.
"Tao, that's what I said. But if you can have a design for the day, it will be easier for you to fix it, right?! Ribbentrop said with a smile: "Moreover, combined with the design of the American aircraft carrier, you can completely concentrate the advantages of both sides in the future and design your own aircraft carrier." I guess that's what you want, right?! โ
Tao Gang smiled when he heard this, he did not waver in the slightest because he was seen through the bottom line by Ribbentrop.
"Indeed, we have this idea. But if you're asking too much, we'll have to give up on that idea. Tao Gang said with a smile: "After all, we already have two Japanese aircraft carriers in our hands, so at most take some time to study them." Always able to get their hands on their techniques. โ
"Besides, the United States has also sent technicians to assist us. I'm sure they'll help us with the inspection and transformation. When the time comes, with the help of the US aircraft carrier design drawings, it will not be difficult for us to develop our own aircraft carriers. โ
Ribbentrop sighed that the Japanese were really not angry. Two aircraft carriers, four battleships were just dropped in Shanghai. If they had been more cautious at that time, they would not have suffered such losses when they took the aircraft carrier to sea.
Ribbentrop didn't know, why didn't the Japanese want to do this?! But on the one hand, they need to support Shanghai, and the closer this kind of battle is, the better.
Another reason was that they felt that even if the Wehrmacht called, they would have enough time to evacuate. The Wehrmacht's bombs were not so powerful before, and they could blow up the aircraft carrier with just two.
The Japanese had no idea that the Wehrmacht would develop a bomb of such frenzied power.
Of course. The most important reason for the Japanese decision was that they had no oil. Although the occupation of Southeast Asia has obtained certain resources, the consumption in the early stage is too great. And the Europeans who were damaged blew up a lot of oil fields when they were evacuated, and there was still a lot of work to be done to resume work.
As a result, Japan's resources, especially oil, are still not much. Even if it's the crude oil that is shipped back to the soil, it has to be refined, right?! All aspects of a consumption. There isn't much to save roots.
The warships of the Navy are often tens of thousands of tons. The amount of fuel consumed on each voyage is in the number of days. The opinion of the entire cabinet and the battalion about the fleet was that the less movement the better.
When they move, they consume a lot of fuel. Two aircraft carriers and four battleships, plus subordinate ships, etc. At this move, the entire cabinet felt like crying without tears.
Without anyone paying attention, Ri suddenly suffered this big loss on the battlefield in Shanghai.
"Alright! You can get the information of the aircraft carrier, but you should not get the combat records of the Japanese Navy and the training materials of the aircraft carrier pilots taking off and landing on the aircraft carrier, right?! Ribbentrop gritted his teeth. I decided to cuddle the grass and beat the rabbit and sell the whole day in one go.
Selling aircraft carrier design drawings is also selling, and selling the combat records of the Japanese army is also selling. It's better to sell more in one go, and get a good price. This is what matters most to Germany.
Goering and Fritz's faces changed when they heard this, and the fact that the battle record of the Japanese army had not been mentioned in the discussion. Ribbentrop: That's a violation!
"The Japanese army's naval combat record and aircraft carrier take-off and landing training materials?!" This time it was Tao Gang's turn to frown. To be honest, he was very impressed. Everyone knows that aircraft carriers can be made.
After all, the Wehrmacht now has two Japanese aircraft carriers, and although they are badly damaged, they can still be built with the support of technical support and blueprints from the United States.
Now the big question is how to put the aircraft carrier into real combat ?! Aircraft carriers take off and land, this is the biggest problem. Accidentally. It is very likely that the machine will be destroyed and killed during training.
If you want to figure it out on your own, you don't know how much it will cost. And the United States has limited experience in aircraft carrier takeoffs and landings. And they don't have much experience in aircraft carrier combat. At this point, there are really only the most days.
"Well, if you're really willing to trade this. I could report to Headquarters and ask for an additional piece of technology. After thinking about it for a long time, Tao Gang finally relented.
After all, this kind of information is the rarest, which will make the aircraft carriers of the Wehrmacht take a lot less detours.
"Of course, I will also report to the Fรผhrer." Ribbentrop finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I hope the technology you provide will make us excited." โ
Tao Gang smiled and nodded, and responded, "I'll do my best." โ
At this point, the two sides have no interest in talking. Tao Gang politely exchanged a few words with Ribbentrop and left.
After Tao Gang left, Ribbentrop also went to meet Hitler with Goering and others.
"What combat and training materials do you want to exchange?!" Hitler's fingers kept pointing on the table, but he actually saw the same thing as Ribbentrop. If you sell the design drawings of the aircraft carrier, you also sell them, why don't you sell those materials?!
"The Fรผhrer, it doesn't have to be sold. If the Wehrmacht doesn't offer enough money, we will certainly not sell it. Ribbentrop laughed and said, "I'm fishing for them, unless they come up with the skills to share with us." Otherwise, don't try to get those training materials from us. โ
Hitler nodded, he also wanted to see what technology the Wehrmacht would come up with in exchange.
And in the command of the Wehrmacht, there has been a lot of noise over this matter. Navy Commander Shen Honglie rushed back from Shanghai, and all the salvage matters were handed over to Chen Shaokuan.
"Buy! Why don't you buy it?! This information is more important than aircraft carriers, with which we can lose some pilots less. With them, we will avoid many detours! Commander, this is a good deal! โ
For the sake of the aircraft carrier, Shen Honglie jumped up and down directly in the headquarters. Even in order to boost his own momentum, he brought the old marshal Sa Zhenbing here.
Sa Zhenbing didn't say anything, just sat on the chair and looked at everyone. But the old man's prestige is too high! Who would dare to say more.
From Lin Sen to Tu Mengben, everyone couldn't help but smile bitterly. Shen Honglie worked hard for the aircraft carrier! Leng pulled out the big Buddha of Sa Zhenbing to help.
ps: I'm back from my busy work in the shop...... Forgive Xiao Chao who went to wash diapers when he came back......