Time goes on.

Many are also stepping up.

As the clock ticked for August 1940, the conflict finally broke out for various reasons.

On August 3, faced with the dual threat of Germany and Japan, the Soviets brazenly incorporated the three Baltic states, namely Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, into the Soviet Union, making them Soviet republics. This has caused countless people to fall through their glasses. But thinking about the weakness of these three countries, as well as the "strength" of the Soviet Union, everyone is relieved. Just as Latvian President Ulmanis said earlier when the Red Army forcibly entered Latvia, when he called on the military and civilians of the whole country not to resist the Soviet Red Army: "I will sit in my place, and you will sit in your place", because resistance will not change the situation...... The Soviet Red Army will not care what public opinion you will or not, as long as you dare to resist, they will dare to kill and bury it.

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"Ulmanis is a dictatorship over Latvia. However, everyone knows that after his dictatorship, Latvia's economy and culture have come out of the Great Depression that affected the whole world, and have made great progress, with the people's living standards, gross national product, foreign trade and exports, and adult literacy rate among the highest in Europe. As a result, there is hardly anyone in the whole of Latvia who opposes his dictatorship, except for those communists......"

"What's the use of telling me this? If you want to say this, you have to go to our Chairman Chiang. ”

Kinbi Villa!

Sun Liren, Zheng Jiemin, and Guo Rugui were all in a daze, and they didn't even notice that Zhou Tian was serving them tea. Because they were watching Qin Wei "chat" with a tall foreign devil...... They also know this foreign devil, the former German ambassador to China, Todmann, who tried to mediate shortly after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War. Although this dude failed in the end, he was also famous. Probably not many people remember him now. But the three of them are not ordinary people, and they are still very impressed. But they didn't expect that the former German ambassador, who had already stepped down long ago, would appear at Qin Wei's collapse the day after Qin Wei arrived in Kunming, and he also used an English name, called "Philip". Do you think that if you change your vest, people won't recognize you?

"The Soviet Union is the enemy of the whole world. If the situation allows, Stalin will annex the entire world, including China. Tao Deman was noncommittal to Qin Wei's words, and still said to himself.

"I don't deny that, and they've tried to do it, but it's a pity that the people sent are stupid." Qin Wei shook his head and sighed. motioned for Zhou Tian to sit aside and continue to translate: "Do you know the Tao?" Oscar (Toddman's full name is Oscar. Paul. Toddman) ...... At that time, I also hoped that China would be incorporated into the Soviet Union and become one of the republics of the Soviet Union. ”

"Qin, this joke isn't funny at all." Toddman shook his head and laughed. He and Qin Wei were actually already familiar. At the beginning, Qin Wei recalled him from Germany and told him about Germany's plan to invade Poland, and then. Hitler was forced to advance his plan ...... After that, a secret link between the German government and Qin Wei was established. He was Qin Wei's designated liaison with the German side. Although we don't see each other much. But there are not many contacts in normal times. However, because this incident was so incredible, it did not attract anyone's attention...... Who would have thought that there would be such a connection between the Chinese government and the German government? Some time ago, Germany formed an alliance with Japan, and he thought that this contact might be interrupted, but he didn't expect Qin Wei to send a telegram to ask him to come to Kunming, saying that there was a major event to discuss.

"I'm not joking at all." Qin Wei also shook his head, "Once China is incorporated into the Soviet Union. The losses can be severe, but they are still bearable...... Because in many years' time, we, with the overwhelming majority of the population, will inevitably become the largest population in the Soviet Union. And that way. Over time, we will also become the de facto leaders of the Soviet Union. Without war, we were given the leadership of the entire Soviet Union, which was equivalent to us in China invisibly doubling our territory and extending the scope of influence to Europe...... Such a good thing, why can't it? ”

"Once, when I was reporting to the Führer about you, Goebbels' Minister of Propaganda was on the side, do you know what he said about you, Qin?" Toddman asked with a smile.

"Goebbels? The one who created Hitler? Qin Wei also asked with a smile.

"There is such a saying. It seems that you do know Germany very well. Toddman said.

"I don't know much about Germany, I just know the Nazis, or some of the top Nazi officials." Qin Wei said with a smile.

"Goebbels said that you are an absolute utilitarian." Todman stared at Qin Wei again, "So, he suggested that the Führer ignore the opposition from China and form an alliance with Japan. ”

"Don't say that, as if I'm important. Blame the embarrassment. Qin Wei pretended to wave his hand, "I just have confidence in our own country...... Not to mention Japan, even if you Germans are replaced, you will only fail in the end. ”

"Yes, China's huge population would be a nightmare for any invader." "I've always thought that if it weren't for the fact that your education was consistently subpar, Japan might not have been able to get on your coastline at all," Todman lamented. ”

That's right. If we lose, we lose in education. Qin Wei sighed, and looked at Todman curiously: "This is also what Goebbels said?" I remember that he seemed to be the Minister of Education? ”

"I said that." Toddman Road.

"Then you should apply to exchange with Goebbels when you go back." Qin Wei said with a smile.

"I would like to too, but I am nowhere near as good as Minister Goebbels, both in terms of qualifications and abilities. So, I can only say 'it's a pity'. Todman smiled, paused again, and looked at the sky outside: "Can we get down to business?" If we continue to talk like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to go back to the hotel. ”

"Okay, let's get down to business...... Qin Wei shrugged his shoulders, "When are you going to attack North Africa?" ”

"That's the Italian's mission." Toddman replied.

"Mussolini can't beat Churchill," Qin Wei smiled, "and all the oil resources in North Africa are currently in the hands of the British." This is of extremely strategic importance for Germany. ”

"I've always felt that you look down on the Italian army, what is this for? Italy is a European powerhouse. Toddman asked.

"I've told people more than once, 'If you're not afraid of a god-like opponent, you're afraid of a pig-like teammate,' and it's clear that Italy is a much more unreliable teammate for Germany than Japan. Mussolini may not be a pig yet, but he's definitely not much better than a donkey. Qin Wei shook his head and sighed, "And if North Africa and the Suez Canal can't be solved at the beginning, Britain will be able to get a steady stream of replenishment from its colonies all over the world." This is not in Germany's interest, and it is also not in China's interest. ”

"We can see that you want to take advantage of the opportunity to encroach on the British colonies in Asia...... Isn't that wrong? Toddman asked with a smile.

"I don't have that much appetite yet, I'm aiming for Myanmar and that's it." Qin Wei smiled and glanced at Sun Liren and the three of them by the way, and he also saw the expected shock in the eyes of the three of them as he wished.

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"It is said that Chief Qin is different from ordinary people, and I finally understand now."

Sun Liren was indeed frightened. He finally understood why Qin Wei dared to forcibly "detain" his new army from Lao Jiang and He Yingqin, where was this to guard the Yunnan-Burma Highway? Basically, they want to take down Burma along the Yunnan-Burma Highway. But even if Britain is now bombed by the Germans, it is not something that China can easily challenge. What's more, China is now being beaten terribly by the Japanese...... Is that okay?

"Did you know the Dao?" Guo Rugui glared at Zheng Jiemin with her eyes. This goods were sent by them to Chongqing to pick up people, and they had the most contact with Qin Wei, and they were also the only people in the new army who did not express doubts after Qin Wei decided to keep them in Yunnan...... This can't help but make people suspicious.

"I know a bird." Zheng Jiemin blinked to show his grievances. Where did he know about Qin Wei's plans? He simply felt that it was impossible for Qin Wei to let a team like them who was willing to take the initiative to express their closeness sit on the cold bench. Who doesn't know that Qin Wei has never treated his own people badly? With Zheng Jiemin in the New First Army, can he not get the opportunity to make meritorious contributions?

"Don't fight, go back and find a map of Myanmar first." Sun Liren is a graduate of West Point, and he is emotionally close to the United States, but he has little to do with Britain. And he's a Chinese soldier. It is said that Japan has entered Vietnam, and some people are said to have entered Laos...... He couldn't help but think about it less. Perhaps, the attack on Burma is not just that Governor Qin wants to take advantage of the fire to rob and find trouble with the British.

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"That's why you want us to take part in the attack on North Africa?" Todman didn't care what Sun Liren and the three of them thought, he was just surprised that Qin Wei insisted that they send troops to North Africa. Sending troops to North Africa will inevitably allow them to disperse part of their forces, which is obviously not conducive to attacking the Soviet Union.

"There's Libya in North Africa, and there's an endless amount of oil there. It is far more reliable for such a base to fall into one's own hands than to hand it over to allies. Qin Wei said: "As for the Soviet Union...... Don't you know that the United States has prepared 50 destroyers and intends to hand them over to Britain? ”

"What?" Toddman was shocked.

"Is Zhilu Dao powerful? Britain is about to receive aid from the United States...... Are you going to get them support from the Suez Canal at the same time? Qin Wei smiled, "By the way, I want 500 airborne torpedoes for this news, and I want French goods!" (To be continued......)