655 German Ambition
At the Datang National Security Conference, Defense Minister Liu Fangwu took off the military hat on his head. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info His dark blue general's uniform is meticulously cared for, this military uniform was only redressed this year, and it is also the third military uniform that the Tang Army has changed since the founding of the army. The first set of military uniforms of the Tang Army was made on the basis of the original national army imitation of the US military uniform, and at that time it was actually to make the best use of things, but after a long time, the military did not look down on this military uniform. Subsequently, the Tang Army installed a second set of military uniforms, and this time a whole series of military uniforms, including camouflage training uniforms, were complete. Of course, people's desire for good things is endless, and in the process of using the second set of military uniforms, the military has accumulated some opinions and proposed improvements in some places, and the Tang Army's military spending is becoming more and more abundant, so there is now a third set of military uniforms.
In terms of fabrics, weaves, designs and accessories, the third military uniform is more like the military uniform of a first-class military power at the end of the 20th century. Some military experts have always held the argument that a good-looking military uniform is also a kind of combat effectiveness. This is also something that many people deeply believe, when the soldiers of the Tang Army stand together with the soldiers of other countries, the soldiers of other countries will be congenitally weak when they see the military uniforms and equipment of the soldiers of the Tang Army.
Sitting opposite Liu Fangwu was Foreign Minister Chu Bai, who cleared his throat and said: "The German side has officially applied to us, asking us to provide them with a new batch of military assistance in view of their imminent participation in the European war. ”
Xue Yue said on the ground: "These Germans really don't delay things, they just became independent last year, and the domestic situation is not completely clear at this time, and they fought with the French some time ago." Now it is time to unite with the French against all of Europe. This Marnes really thought they were internationalist protectors. It's invulnerable. ”
During the banquet, everyone just listened to Xue Yue's complaints, which was also a habit of Xue Yue, and everyone was used to it.
Chu Bai continued to read the list in his hand and said: "The German side is ready for full mobilization, and it is estimated that the scale of their operation will be relatively large, and there are more things on the list from them. Germany wanted to get 100,000 S1 rifles and 6,000 light and heavy machine guns from us. 800 guns of all types, and hopefully we will be able to transfer a few Liberty class frigates to them as soon as possible. Somewhat unexpectedly, the Germans also hoped to get our reconnaissance planes this time, and our army would train pilots for them. ”
Liu Fangwu frowned and said: "The hearts of the Germans are a little too big, 100,000 rifles, thousands of machine guns, nearly 1,000 artillery pieces, and even hit the idea on the head of our air force. It's a bit of a self-respecting thing, and they're plunging headlong into the war. Knowing that we cannot sit idly by and watch them fail, we must provide them with weapons and other supplies. This is almost a conspiracy. ”
Chu Bai then said: "Although the Germans are under the banner of wanting to stand up for France this time, Marnes still revealed their true purpose to us. Since the civil war last year, Prussia's domestic problems have gradually intensified, and there is little ability and cowardice Wilhelm? Frederick II did not achieve much success in the reorganization of the domestic army, and even the combat effectiveness of the Prussian army declined further. The German National Revolution saw this as a good opportunity to directly eliminate Prussia and complete the unification of 'Little Germany'. ”
Bai Nan took the pen to record, raised his head at this time and said: "First Little Germany, then Greater Germany (the German state covering Austria), I'm afraid it will be Europe in the future." The ambitions of the Germans must be contained. ”
Xue Yue said: "It is impossible to say that the Germans can swallow Europe now, it is one thing to have ambitions, and it is another thing to have the corresponding ability." Germany now looks like a military power, but in fact their prosperity and strength are the result of our support. As soon as we cease to support Germany, Germany will even immediately weaken. This time they asked us lions for so many things, not because their own country could not afford to provide their army with sufficient equipment. Yes, Germany is indeed undergoing an industrial revolution now, but it will take at least a few decades for it to really develop to the point of being a threat, and for now, I think Marnes is using his opportunism to do a few big things like relying on us to build a better foundation for Germany's future development. ”
What Xue Yue said was agreed by everyone, and at this time, Chu Bai looked at Bai Nan and said, "The key is, do we approve of Germany's further action against Prussia at this time?" ”
For the Tang Dynasty, an overly powerful Germany should not exist. However, Datang does hope that Germany will exist and become Datang's-stirring stick in Europe. Datang's geographical location enables Datang to remain invincible in European disputes, and Datang itself has been calm for many years, and after Datang controls the United States economically and takes Mexico and South America to revolutionize, Datang basically does not have any risk of local war. But Datang was willing to provoke a war in Europe in order to maintain its long-term hegemony. In this regard, the Tang Dynasty is like the United Kingdom, which has always adopted a policy of continental equilibrium, instigating constant disputes between European countries in order to maintain its leading position in the global colonial field. The same is true of the Tang Dynasty, which puts the advanced countries of Europe in the midst of war, while the Tang Dynasty can continue to occupy colonies step by step. When the Europeans react, they will find that there is no place for them in the world.
"Objectively speaking, the present Prussia is indeed the weakest Prussia of all periods. Once Germany occupied Brandenburg, East and West Prussia, and Silesia, there would be a leap in national power. And I believe that at that time, I am afraid that all the countries of Europe will rush to the horror and make such a Germany their enemy. Not to mention, in ********, Germany is a republic, a state built on the corpses of monarchs and nobles. Whether it is Austria, Russia, or Britain, they will be hostile to such a Germany. France shares a border with Germany, and disputes are natural, and even if there is a temporary reconciliation, it will eventually lead to war. At that time, Germany will have to hug our thighs even further, and we can make better use of Germany to contain other European countries. Bai Nan explained.
Xue Yue asked: "Having said that, do we really want to provide so much equipment and supplies to Germany?" ”
Bai Nan shook his head and said: "That's naturally impossible, since their goal is Prussia, then they can make a fortune, mortgage some assets to us, we can lend them money, and the preferential treatment can be given, but it is impossible to take it for nothing." Well, don't even think about airplanes or something. ”
(To be continued.) )