Chapter 44 Boiling Germany
After Duke Grimm returned to Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany had announced to the whole world that he would withdraw from the alliance system and stay away from the war. Due to the strong military pressure of the Chinese Empire, the United States and Britain had to adopt a policy of appeasement, agreeing to Germany's withdrawal from the alliance and maintaining neutrality under the condition that the Germans promised not to fornicate with the Chinese Empire and not to become enemies of the alliance with the United States and Britain. In fact, it is impossible to bind the Germans with a paper contract, but the United States and Britain have no choice, and even if Germany provokes an incident in Europe, the United States and Britain can only turn a blind eye.
The iron-blooded Prime Minister Bismarck saw this, and boldly lobbied Kaiser Wilhelm to break away from the alliance and sign a secret contract with the Chinese Empire. When Kaiser Wilhelm and Bismarck saw the tank data from Duke Green, the Germans, who were good at fighting on land, immediately became ambitious. Kaiser Wilhelm ordered the immediate organization of experts to conduct a feasibility study of the new tank and combat vehicles, the new artillery. Soon, experts and scholars agreed that in the future, as an offensive weapon, the future battlefield tank and combat vehicle will have incomparable attack power and breakthrough capabilities, and will play a leading role in the outcome of a battle, especially the tank combat vehicle will curb the effective play of cavalry.
In addition, German experts believe that the advent of tank fighting vehicles will greatly speed up the course of the war, and if tanks use cluster attacks, they will occupy a country in a short time, especially in the European theater of operations, which will play an extremely high efficiency. The rigid Germans recognized the great power of the tank fighting vehicle and immediately put it into action. Kaiser Wilhelm ordered the armament enterprises to immediately begin the production of imitation tanks, and in addition, to form armored units based on the ready-made experience of China. While Duke Grimm was still on the road, the German munitions industry began to act.
The core skill of the tank is the engine. The second is the chain. In a word, there is no problem with German manufacturing technology, which includes internal combustion engine technology. Top notch in Europe. In fact, this is a layer of window paper, I'm not afraid that I didn't do it, I'm afraid I didn't think of it. In a military enterprise near Berlin, after two months of hard work, two imitation tanks were formed, and in the process of replicating tanks, the assembly line for the production of tanks was also formed.
this day. Prime Minister Bismarck, accompanied by a group of generals, rode in a horse-drawn carriage into an arsenal near Berlin. On a relatively wide field, two tanks were quietly parked there. The people got out of the carriage. Duke Green looked at the tank and said, "Your Excellency, Germany's manufacturing skills are on par with those of the Chinese Empire, and these two tanks are almost the same as the tanks of the Chinese Empire. "The other party provided detailed technical information, and our experts studied it. It is believed that the military science and technology of the Chinese Empire are far ahead. That's the gap. ”
After a while, the two tanks started to ignite, and thick black smoke was emitted. Bismarck's eyes lit up when he saw the tank's acceleration and turning, and the surrounding marshals and generals hugged each other and cheered. After visiting the tank, Bismarck instructed him to "test the tank for a month, and if there are no problems, put it into large-scale production." At the moment, tanks and combat vehicles are highly classified in Germany, so the outside world will not know a single thing. Bismarck then led the crowd to the Armored Forces School to form an armored assault force as soon as possible. It's something that Bismarck urgently needs to solve.
Bismarck and his entourage arrived at the Armored Forces School on the outskirts of Berlin, which had been established for less than two months. At the moment there are only 300 trainees. Walking into the gate of the school surrounded by greenery, there are more than a dozen tank models lined up on the open field, which are obviously for the students to familiarize themselves with tanks and conduct initial training. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, according to the teaching materials provided by the Chinese side, the students are taking a theory class, do you want all the students to gather in the playground?" "No need, I'll take a look at the students' learning with the generals."
Walking into the teaching building, there is a large number of students in an auditorium where 300 students are giving a big class, and there is a noise coming from inside. The headmaster was going in to report that he was stopped by Bismarck. The principal said: "At present, the teachers we have selected do not have any experience, and they refer to Chinese textbooks while exploring experience with students, and it is estimated that it will take two months to form a complete teaching and training plan. "Two months is too long, and I demand that by June next year, Germany's tank corps should form combat capability, and at least one tank division should be built."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes widened, and Bismarck said majestically: "Time is too urgent for Germany, we can't afford to wait." The Imperial High Command has drawn up an operational plan for launching an offensive against the waves, and the time is tentatively set for June next year. "Then the noise inside stopped, and I saw a burly young officer walk up to the podium." Ladies and gentlemen, the German armored fighting vehicle is about to be introduced, and the German Reich will have wings to fly. Just now everyone expressed their opinions and basically reached a consensus on the dominance of armored combat vehicles on the battlefield in the future, so let's talk about my views. ”
"I believe that there is no doubt about the rapid penetration ability and strong attack power of armored combat vehicles, but I believe that armored swarms are more efficient and can produce powerful assault power. Armored clusters use high-speed assault capabilities to strike behind enemy lines in a short period of time, destroying the enemy's defensive depth and knocking out enemy command organs. After our simulation exercises, the armored group has a huge lethality to the enemy's cavalry, and I assert that in the future, with the large-scale deployment of the armored group into the battlefield, the traditional cavalry units will die! Therefore, I strongly appeal for the formation of armored clusters. ”
There was a sudden boil below, some for it, some against, and some even whistled! Prime Minister Bismarck looked at the young officer through the window, and walked off the podium in high spirits and asked, "What is the name of this young man?" The principal replied: "The first batch of cadets will all serve as commanders of armored units, and the youngest rank is lieutenant. The officer who spoke was called Barak and had the rank of captain. Bismarck said to Field Marshal von Leslaus, who was beside him: "Your Excellency, congratulations, your armored corps has been revealed. ”
Von Rolls-Royce proudly said: "These young officers are all selected from the army, very good young people. "Soon, Prime Minister Bismarck, German Field Marshal von Rolls-Royce, Chief of the German General Staff Schott, German Admiral Loew and others gathered in the living room of Kaiser Wilhelm." Gentlemen, seeing the brightness on your faces will certainly not disappoint me. Bismarck stood up and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, two tanks have successfully rolled off the assembly line, and we have witnessed the majesty of armored fighting vehicles. After a month, if there are no major problems, it will be put into large-scale manufacturing. ”
Von Rolls-Royce stood up and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, if it goes well in June next year." We have no problems equipping an armored division. Kaiser Wilhelm was overjoyed and said: "God help Germany, I want to know whether your use of armored combat vehicles is better to use in a scattered manner or in clusters." Von Rolls-Royce said: "It was very beneficial to listen to their speeches at the Armored Forces School, and on the way we reached a consensus that it is more efficient to form an armored group. Bismarck saw William's eyes turn to himself and said, "Your Majesty, I have no opinion. ”
Von Rolls-Royce continued: "The Ruhr arsenal has copied a 105-mm gun. The performance is very good, as an infantry advantageous strike and support firepower, the efficiency is very high. At this time, the chief of the general staff, Short, stood up and said, "Your Majesty." According to the operational plan drawn up by the high command, an attack on Poland will be launched in June next year. So far, the total strength of our army has reached 500,000, and by June next year, we will expand our army by 1 million. If we armor clusters into armies. There will be no problem against the odious Polish cavalry! ”
Kaiser Wilhelm nodded in satisfaction. The admiral stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the total strength of the navy is currently 18,000 people, and two cruisers with a displacement of 25,000 tons are currently being built. The embassy in China sent a secret telegram that the Chinese Empire had reduced the number of cruisers and increased the number of frigates. "Research the Secret Weapon! Immediately instruct the embassy to try to find out! Kaiser Wilhelm said majestically.
Bismarck said, "Your Majesty." The military scientific research of the Chinese Empire is already far ahead of us, and if people don't want to leak it, you can't find it. Even if the secret weapon of the Chinese empire came out, it was against the United States and Britain. The General Staff Headquarters believes. The Chinese Empire may open the curtain on the American continent in the second half of next year, so it is the right time for us to attack Poland in June, and we still use our energy on Poland, and we must find a legal excuse for the offensive waves, which is a top priority! ”
The Germans had armored fighting vehicles, ambition and confidence swelled rapidly, and the whole country began to prepare secretly. Germany's manufacturing capabilities were unquestionable, and the powerful war machine was put into operation. On this day, Emperor Wilhelm specially called Bismarck and said: "The princess of the Chinese Empire has crossed the Mediterranean Sea by boat and entered the English Channel. In this extraordinary period, the wedding of the dog and the Chinese princess should not be public, and the wedding should be held in secret. ”
After disembarking at the Munich military port, Princess Deling was secretly sent to the Dunback Manor on the outskirts of Berlin. The next day, under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Bismarck, Princess Deling and the Duke of Beckon were married. After the wedding, a heavy snow in early winter came to the good news. The Duke of Bakken was in his 30s and had a gentle demeanor. For Oriental women, Beckon has always had a sense of mystery, and after a few days of contact, Duke Beckon was overwhelmed by Princess Deling's virtue, and really liked this Oriental woman.
The two of them walked on the snow of the manor, and Deling was fluent in English, so there was no barrier for the couple to converse in English. "Sir, I'm a little confused. You're almost 30 years old, why didn't you marry a wife, so hard that German men advocate late marriage? Beckon hugged Deling and said: "The German upper class is very corrupt, and my wife is proud to have a lover, and I am very disgusted by this, which is why I don't get married." "I want to know why you married me for Lu?"
"You and I are a political marriage, first of all I am a patriot. In addition, I like the virtues of oriental women, and I can't hide it, I fell in love with it in just a few days! Beckon kissed Deling on the cheek. De Ling's face was flushed with shame, and he glanced left and right and said, "Don't be presumptuous, beware of others seeing!" "This is the virtue of oriental women, I like the reserve of women!" After Beckon finished speaking, he began to kiss De Ling presumptuously, and the two of them fell in love for a while before stopping.
Deling felt that she had met a good man and leaned happily on her husband's shoulder. After a long time, Beckon said quietly: "Tell you an unfortunate news, we are going to part!" Deling raised his head in surprise and his eyes widened. I joined the Armored Corps, had to train at the Armored Forces School for half a year, and I could only come back once a month. When De Ling heard this, he smiled and said: "I thought you were going to fly away, a good man is ambitious in all directions, and it is your duty to serve the country." ”
"You're not angry?" Bakon was taken aback. "I'm angry if you don't do anything at home every day. Besides, you come back once a month, I'm content! Beckon heard this and took Deling in his arms. (To be continued......)
PS: The ambitious Germans hurriedly set the war machine in motion.