Fengxian Jiangshan

Mussolini and Hitler are actually similar. Before they came to power, they were very embarrassed. They organized party members, engaged in street movements, publicized their ideas everywhere, and bought powerful officials and generals. They needed money everywhere.

Now it was the most critical period for him to reach the summit, and suddenly a huge pie hit his head, making Mosselli almost dizzy.A large iron mine is not just as simple as funds. Once this project is established, it can buy big domestic capitalists.

Mussolini can boast that although he is not in power, he can help everyone obtain huge profits. What a remarkable achievement this is.Moreover, this cooperation also involves two warships, and it is a large profit. The shipyard will definitely be grateful to him. This kind of military cooperation can bring benefits to the military.

Western powers have long regarded China as a paradise for adventurers, and Britain and France have long made a lot of money, while Italy can only watch and have no ability to eat, but once this project is implemented, Italy will be able to open up the Chinese market .

Thinking of this, Mussolini couldn't sit still anymore. He said eagerly: "I very much agree with this cooperation, and I will definitely do my best to promote the cooperation between the two parties."

Zhang Tingshu also had experience this time, so he didn’t promise anything hastily, but said with a smile: “Mr. Mussolini, I also talked about this cooperation with the Americans, but the Americans were pressured by Japan and were unwilling to cooperate with us. In particular, the Washington Conference is about to be held, and Italy is also one of the participating parties. If you are under pressure from Japan, what measures will you take?"

"Let those dwarves go to hell with the romantic doctor and the pretty nurse!" Mussolini said nonchalantly, "Compromise with the Japanese is a desecration of the dignity of Italy. Even if the current government agrees, after I take office, I will not agree. It is absolutely possible to tear up the agreement. The cooperation between Italy and China must not be allowed to change."

Mussolini said aggressively, Zhang Tingshu and Zhang Xueliang glanced at each other and nodded.That's the beauty of dealing with dictators.He can agree to something without any scruples, without worrying about changes in the middle.

Of course, Mussolini is not a real dictator, after all, he has not really been in power yet.But the more so, the more it means that he is a potential stock.Invest boldly. [

Zhang Tingshu said with a smile: "In this case, I can also make two guarantees. In the first year, I can provide the National Fascist Party with 100 million US dollars in funding, and in the second, after Mr. Mussolini came to power. The annual purchase quota from Italy At least it will reach more than 500 million."

Two huge baits were thrown, and Mussolini was completely moved. This bold guy immediately signed a draft contract with Zhang Tingshu.Then start preparing right away.

Italy has no precedent for building a high-speed heavy cruiser.Therefore, it had to be redesigned. At this time, Wu Yulin also sent specialized technical personnel to discuss with the personnel of the Italian shipyard.

Finally, the design index was taken out. The standard displacement exceeds 203 tons, and the full-load displacement is about 55 tons. The main gun is three triple-mounted 8mm 120-caliber artillery.The secondary guns are eight 40mm guns and six quadruple 30mm anti-aircraft guns.The maximum speed is 15 knots, the cruise capability is 8000 nautical miles at [-] knots, and it can carry four seaplanes.

Judging from these performances, it is almost the same as the New Orleans-class cruiser of the United States. This class of cruiser was also the first-class warship with the best performance in the United States before World War II.

Compared with the New Orleans class, the warships produced by the Italians have little difference in speed and endurance.Moreover, Italy is a Mediterranean country. They design warships and focus entirely on such a bathing pool as the Mediterranean Sea. It is a bit embarrassing to expect them to have an ocean-going concept.

However, this basically met Feng Jun's requirements. According to the agreement, the cost of a warship was 650 million US dollars, but Feng Jun only needed to pay half of the price, and the other half was guaranteed by the bank and repaid with iron ore.

This is also a win-win proposal. Feng Jun has reduced the payment of cash, Italy has obtained a stable source of iron ore, and the banking industry can also get a share of it. Everyone is happy.

Zhang Tingshu and Zhang Xueliang stayed in Italy for a while and inspected a large number of military enterprises. As an old industrialized country, Italy's technical level is not much worse than that of the United States. It's just that this country is too bad at fighting. The bad army has ruined Italy. The name of the military industry.

As the commander of the tank division, Zhang Tingshu lost his position temporarily, but he was still very sensitive to various new technologies. He also spent a lot of money and signed many agreements.In fact, this is also Zhang Tingshu's strategy, to kidnap as many Italian military enterprises as possible. Even if the Japanese put pressure on them, the Italian government will not necessarily risk offending these enterprises and suspend cooperation.

During the time in Rome, Mussolini asked his daughter Ada to accompany them in order to show how much he valued Zhang Xueliang and Zhang Tingshu. .

After leaving Italy, they went to Berlin. After two years of development, Germany has become the main partner of Fengjun. A large number of young officers and college students have entered German schools, and some can even be seen on the streets. Shadows of Chinese students and businessmen.

Randall, who had visited China before, came to greet Zhang Tingshu in person. As soon as he met Randall, he gave Zhang Tingshu a warm hug.

"Great job, my friend. I have seen your battle reports on the Korean peninsula. I think the successful use of tanks in combat is the key factor for your victory. And you are now the best tank commander in the world, and you can come to Germany , is our honor."

Zhang Tingshu also said with a smile: "Don't flatter me, I came to Germany with a pilgrimage. I always think that Germany has too many things to praise in the military, and my elder brother also respects the German military. in every possible way."[

Randall shook his head and smiled bitterly: "But we are still defeated. The mighty Germany has turned into the ghost it is today."

"There is a saying in China that a gentleman takes revenge. Ten years is not too late. I believe that sooner or later Germany will become a powerful country!"

Randall nodded slightly: "According to the original plan, you can enter the Berlin Military Academy to study, which is the cradle of the best generals in Germany, Clausewitz, Old Moltke, Schlieffen, Ludendorff, all from here But it’s a pity that Britain and France have shut down this great military academy, so they can only arrange you to the Munich Military Academy.”

Speaking of this, Randall's fists were already clenched, and his joints were all white.The Berlin Military Academy, also his alma mater, is the headquarters of the German Junkers, representing the top level of the German military.After the defeat in World War I, it was forcibly closed. Every time you think of it, any German soldier will feel sincere shame.

Zhang Xueliang also said: "Hedong for 30 years, and Hexi for 30 years. The more shameful it is, the more we have to fight. Just like my motherland, it is falling apart and the great powers are rampant. We understand how Germany feels. One day, those countries will Get liquidated!"

When Zhang Tingshu arrived in Berlin, he received unusual enthusiasm. That night, a large number of young officers found him, including Guderian, Manstein, Rommel and others.After the baptism of World War I, some German military geniuses have realized the value of armored forces on the battlefield.

Especially after Fengjun shared with them the experience of fighting in the Far East, the German military paid more and more attention to the weapon of tanks. Although they were limited by the Treaty of Versailles, they could not develop it, but it did not hinder some discussions.

In particular, Zhang Tingshu personally commanded large-scale tank operations, and successfully made detours, rapid breakthroughs, and battlefield experience are extremely valuable things. These World War II stars will inevitably learn from Zhang Tingshu.

Not half a month after Zhang Tingshu arrived in Berlin, Zhang Xueliang found him and said with a smile: "Wei Jiu, a group of students have been in Germany for two full years, completed their studies, and will return to China soon. Maybe there is hope for our future in it, don't you want to send them off?"

Zhang Tingshu suddenly realized, and patted his forehead: "Why did I forget about this. In fact, not only these people are going back to China, but also a group of foreign experts hired to go back to Fengtian together. They should indeed be sent."

Hundreds of Chinese students are waving goodbye to their German teachers and classmates at this time. Everyone has tears in their eyes. In the past two years, they have received the strictest education and basically have no free time time.Compared with the strict Germans, they are crazier and desperate. They are completely militarized and managed. Almost all of them have completed their studies ahead of schedule. A total of more than 300 international students embarked on the journey back to Fengtian.

Their hard work has also completely touched the teachers and students in Germany. With such a group of crazy young people, this country will not sink forever. surging.

Among these students are the earliest batch of nuclear physics experts in China, who produced the world's first nuclear weapon, electronic talents who designed the first radar, and the best tank designer of World War II, who realized the mass production of penicillin. Medical experts in industrial production...

Of course, these young people still need time to hone their talents, but there is already an engineer who has arrived in Fengtian ahead of schedule, and he is Christie.

This American came here not only alone, but also with a self-designed tank. When he arrived in Fengtian, this tank had two turrets and could not rotate 360 ​​degrees. It seemed to be a backward and failed product, but inside Contains an important technology, that is the suspension system, a key to make the tank more comfortable and faster!