Chapter 1137: The Iron Alliance
"How could the Chinese get mixed up with the Italians? Could it be that they have some unsavory alliances? This was a great threat to the Third Reich. We can absolutely not tolerate that. Himmler, let me find out all this. The roaring voice of Führer Adolf Hitler echoed through his office. The high-ranking officials of the Third Reich stood in front of him, silent.
"Your Excellency, there is no information on this at the moment. However, our intelligence officers in the Kingdom of Italy reported that Italy and the Chinese Empire had reached an arms purchase agreement in which they would purchase a large amount of weapons and equipment from the Chinese Empire, including thousands of Leopard tanks and thousands of advanced fighters, dive bombers, and medium bombers. However, the price is a bit expensive. The Chinese will also transfer technology to them. Heinrich Himmler said.
"Is that all?" Adolf Hitler frowned. If it is only an arms purchase, then there is no cause for concern. Previously, the Italians had also approached the Germans, hoping to get advanced weapons and equipment from them. It's just that the Germans did not agree. Now that Germany is arming its army with all its might, where is the spare capacity to produce weapons and equipment for the Italians? Even if the technology is provided to the Italians, the Italians are not able to produce many key core components themselves. In that case, it would also affect the Germans' preparedness.
"Your Excellency, the Italians should be dissatisfied with us, which is why they will contact the Chinese. However, the military strength of the Italians was so bad that even if they were given advanced weapons and equipment, they were actually nothing to worry about. Moreover, the Chinese Empire is too far away from Italy, and if the Italians make any changes, we can completely crush them. The Chinese were too late to rescue them. Foreign Minister Ribbentrop also said.
Adolf Hitler nodded, finally clearing his doubts. He is a very suspicious person in the first place, and the slightest clue may make him think of a lot.
"Your Excellency, the large transport plane on which the Chinese crown prince is flying is very good, and this should be modified by the Chinese with the heavy bomber they developed. According to our extrapolation, this heavy bomber is capable of carrying at least eight tons of bombs with a combat radius of more than one and a half thousand kilometers. I think that the Air Force of the Third Reich also needed such large bombers. We may be able to get the Chinese to transfer this technology to us. Goering said. Today, after seeing the huge figure of the Y9 transport plane of the Chinese Air Force at the airport, Goering had such a thought. In his opinion, how could the Luftwaffe not equip such an advanced heavy bomber? Therefore, he wanted to try his best to convince the Führer.
At the beginning, the Chinese Empire also invited the Germans to develop this heavy bomber. It's just that the Germans refused. The German side believed that heavy bombers were too expensive and wasted too many resources. Germany was already short of resources, and the production of such heavy bombers was completely useless, just medium bombers with a combat radius of a thousand kilometers were enough.
Sure enough, Goering's request was once again opposed by Adolf Hitler.
"We don't need to equip that kind of stuff that doesn't work. I'd rather use precious resources to produce a few more fighters. A bomber like that would require four engines and a lot of steel. The current Third Reich simply does not have enough resources to squander it like that. What's more, our medium bombers, which are enough for us. The Chinese developed such a heavy bomber to deal with the Americans. It's none of our business. Unless we unify the whole of Europe and have enough resources. Otherwise, I would never have agreed to the production of such a heavy bomber. Adolf Hitler refused. As a veteran of World War I, Adolf Hitler knew what would happen to Germany if its resources were in trouble. Therefore, Germany has to conserve their resources as much as possible.
When Goering saw that Adolf Hitler was angry, he had to shrink his head and say nothing more. Although, Goering was an extremely arrogant man. However, he was very loyal to Adolf Hitler. In front of Adolf Hitler, he was as well-behaved as a rabbit.
"Okay, let's go and prepare, there can't be a little problem at today's dinner. The covenant between us and the Chinese will be finalized this evening. Adolf Hitler said.
"Yes, Your Excellency." The high-ranking officials of the Third Reich nodded their heads one after another.
The dinner was held at the Prime Minister's Office because of the need for secrecy. So, apart from the high-ranking officials of the Third Reich, as well as the Chinese and Italian envoys to Germany, no one else participated. At the dinner, Wu Pengfei, the crown prince of the empire from the far east, undoubtedly became the focus. Everyone envied this young man, because he would inherit the most powerful country in the world.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, for reasons that require secrecy. So, I'm sorry I can't take you to Berlin's classics. Hitler looked apologetic, and now he didn't look like a war maniac at all, but like a kind old man.
"Your Excellency, you are too polite, everything must be of national importance. Moreover, I believe that it will not be long before we have defeated those enemies and I will be able to visit Germany in the open. When the time comes, I'll be able to see Berlin and Germany as a whole. Wu Pengfei said with a smile.
"Haha, that's a good point, His Royal Highness the Prince. I also believe that we will be able to win the war in the future. Adolf Hitler said.
Mussolini then came over with a glass of wine and joined the discussion.
Adolf Hitler began to peddle his theories.
"There are too many nations in this world. However, only the Germanic nations, the Chinese nation, and the Italian nation are the noblest nations in the world, and the other nations are all inferior peoples, and they live in this world, which is completely polluting and ruining the world. We should sweep them away and return the world to cleanliness and purity. Adolf Hitler said.
Wu Pengfei, the crown prince of the empire, held a wine glass and smiled, as if he was listening to Adolf Hitler's words. In fact, I scoffed at Adolf Hitler's nonsense.
Wu Pengfei's performance made Adolf Hitler very satisfied, so the more he talked, the more excited he became, and soon the spit flew out.
"It's a pity that the current world is still in the hands of those decadent and backward old powers. The world system they have built has imprisoned the development of the world. The three of us must break their shackles. Therefore, I believe that the three of us should form an alliance of steel, support each other in future wars, and work together to defeat those countries. Adolf Hitler said.
"Your Excellency the Führer is absolutely right. Our enemies are strong, and we can only win if we form an alliance. Mussolini nodded in agreement. Italy is the weakest, and if they were left alone against the Western powers, they would not have the courage to do so. However, if you can ally with China and Germany, it will be a different story.
"The Chinese Empire also fully agrees with this." Wu Pengfei, the crown prince of the empire, made a statement on behalf of the empire.
"Haha, that's great. I propose that our alliance be called the Axis Alliance. Berlin, Yenching and Rome are the three axes that change the world. The world of the future will be completely changed because of us. Adolf Hitler said excitedly. Italy and China have agreed to form an alliance, so there will be no more problems with this alliance.
"Regarding our alliance, there are mainly the following requirements. First, if any of the allies are attacked by the enemy, the remaining allies must do everything in their power to rescue them, including by means of warfare. Second, it is forbidden to make peace with other countries alone. Third, in terms of military intelligence, it is necessary to share it with each other. Adolf Hitler said.
Since there is an alliance, there must be an alliance. Although, between countries, there is always a lot of deceit. However, since they are willing to form an alliance, there is still a little mutual support.
In this regard, Mussolini and Wu Pengfei both expressed support. Anyway, the so-called alliance treaty is nothing more than a piece of waste paper, which can be torn up at any time when necessary. I believe that even Adolf Hitler himself thought so. Treaties are only respected when they are beneficial to them, and they can not be recognized when they are unfavorable. In the final analysis, it is all about the national interests of all countries.
Of course, forming an alliance is not so simple, it is not the three of them who nod their heads and form an alliance. There are still many provisions that need to be discussed and discussed one by one. These are all put in tomorrow. Tomorrow, the diplomats of various countries will formally discuss the alliance treaty. If nothing else, this time China, Germany and Italy will sign this alliance treaty. It is precisely because of this treaty that these three countries will be tied together to participate in the next world war. This treaty, also known as the "Steel Treaty", is also known as the "Steel Treaty", and the alliance between China and Italy is also known as the Steel Alliance. (To be continued.) )