My Third Empire

Compared with those old-fashioned and stubborn German officers, Arkado has many advantages, such as the ability to take advantage of loopholes buried deep in the hearts of Chinese people. Sometimes, this ability can be interpreted as wisdom in disguise.

At the behest of Arcador, and with the support of General Seekert, Germany fought another war on the legal level with the lawyers of the Allied Powers, which ended in the Germans winning and their Factories were allowed to produce civilian aircraft.

However, the French and the British did not let the Germans do whatever they wanted. They stipulated that the ceiling of the aircraft produced in Germany should not exceed 13,000 feet, the carrying weight should not exceed 1,300 pounds, and the most terrible thing is that these aircraft should not exceed 105 miles per hour and range. Nor can it exceed 186 miles.

The Germans were forced to win these conditions, because Britain stood on the side of France and threatened Germany to use force to resolve the dispute. Germany was powerless to resist and had to compromise, and this compromise also made Britain and France taste the benefits of the Treaty of Versailles. Sweetness, the more contempt for Germany.

The officers of the Arms Control Commission of the two countries even held a celebratory reception for the lawsuit, celebrating that they had once again made the German dream of building a plane a pipe dream.

However, the happy mood did not last long. At the beginning of the second year, that is, at the beginning of 1921, Arcardo personally prepared materials, led by the German national airline Lufthansa, and joined all German airlines to bring the coalition army together. The complaint committee sued the International Court of Justice.

Originally Lufthansa was founded in 1926, and this lawsuit was also carried out in 1926, but Arcardo planned to establish Lufthansa 6 years ahead of schedule, although in 1920 Lufthansa only had 3 aircraft An outdated small triplane, but it is still the largest domestic airline over Germany.

Because in this treaty on aircraft, there is a stipulation that clearly states: all aircraft in Germany must meet the above standards, otherwise they will be regarded as violating the provisions of the treaty.

At the end of 1920, for commercial competition, British and French airlines successively put aircraft that exceeded this standard into Germany for commercial operation, and these operations led to lower competitiveness of German airlines and serious corporate losses. .

So, the Germans prevailed, and Britain and France finally compromised, rescinding the aviation treaty in the summer of 1922, and amending some of the terms of Versailles and Jolly to allow Germany to produce civil aircraft without any restrictions on those aircraft.

The German Wehrmacht headquarters, which got this document, cheered. The names of Generals Arkado and Sickert were chanted over and over again, and just two hours later, Lufthansa actually went from owning 7 aircrafts. The small company of the old triplane has transformed into a large aviation enterprise with 54 large biplane transport aircraft.

However, the development of a large number of military weapons and equipment that is almost like a blowout has also caused the Germans to worry about their hair. The development and development of countless new equipment requires funds, and the scale of the army that exceeds the standard also needs money to support. Obviously, all this depends only on defense funds. One source is never enough.

So Arkado thought of a very clever way, that is the arms business. And it is the most profitable arms smuggling business.

Arcardo first found a British military attache stationed in the German Wehrmacht, and chatted enthusiastically about topics that the British were interested in.

Dear Colonel Smith,

I don't think you've had a good time in the Far East lately, have you? After chatting with the British aristocrat about coffee, red wine, and opium produced in India, Arkado talked about the main purpose of this meeting.

The Japanese took your Qingdao, and have no intention of returning it to China. We were forced to compromise and betray our very good ally China. Mr. Smith said bluntly: This makes us and France Interests in the Far East have been greatly impacted, and there has been a lot of hostility to Britain, France and Japan recently.

Lieutenant Colonel Smith, I think, even if Germany has no interest in the Far East at all, it is still an important commercial market, right? Arcardo said with a smile, shaking his glass.

Smith was stunned for a moment, then laughed: Oh? The Wehrmacht has also started business? Lieutenant Colonel Arcador? Hahahaha.

Accardo laughed along with him: Hehe, Lieutenant Colonel Smith, what matters is making money? Isn't your country's army a sharp sword to protect businessmen?

Yeah! You're right! I like your rhetoric! My father was a businessman and he had business in India and Australia. Smith nodded.

The German Far East no longer has territorial privileges and other benefits, but we can still gain commercial benefits and the respect of our allies. Lieutenant Colonel Smith will not deny this, right? Akado asked with a smile.

Of course! Germany's commercial interests can be guaranteed. Lieutenant Colonel Smith continued to nod.

Akado raised his glass: I personally, even General Sickert, believed that a Far Eastern market in the hands of the British Empire was far more prosperous than a Far Eastern market in the hands of the Japanese, so we intend to form an alliance with the British military. .

Hearing that Accardo supported Britain to contain Japan, Smith was very excited. If Europe could unite behind Britain and help Britain stabilize the situation in the Far East, the financial crisis in Britain would be greatly eased: The Wehrmacht is really a friend of the British! Dear Arcador. Not sure how the Wehrmacht intends to support Britain.

We plan to help the British arm the Chinese army! To resist the pressure of the Japanese! Akado finally showed his sharp fangs like a hungry wolf.

God! Lieutenant Colonel Accado, Germany does not allow mass production of weapons and ammunition, you know that. Smith looked at Accado in disbelief and asked in surprise.

Akado smiled: What you said is that Germany does not allow a large number of weapons that exceed the standard, but we do not equip ourselves. We produce some weapons and sell them to China.

But I don't see any benefit that Britain can get. A strong China and a strong Japan are not easy to mess with. Smith shook his head.

Accardo glanced at Smith and pointed to the documents on the table: This military aid was carried out in secret. The United Kingdom came forward, Germany contributed, you won the favor of the Chinese, and our country's military industrial enterprises made a little money to make a living. So simple.

Smith picked up the document and looked at it carefully. The above conditions were indeed tempting. The United Kingdom came forward to formulate a secret smuggling plan with the Chinese government, providing about 100,000 rifles, 3 million rounds of ammunition, and 200 armored vehicles and other weapons and equipment, 80% of which were Produced by Germany, 20% by the British.

Then these weapons and ammunition were transported by merchant ships in the United States and the Netherlands, and the Russians could also get a little bit of sweetness from it. The plan was so well thought out that almost the whole world, except France, could profit from this secret weapons smuggling agreement: the United States and the Netherlands got the freight, the United Kingdom got the friendship of China and made 20% of the profit, and Germany could continue to feed half-dead. With its own military industry, China has obtained coveted arms.

You weren't the first to find me, were you? Smith looked at the German soldier with the same rank in front of him, and found that he couldn't see through him.

Accardo helped Smith turn the document to the last page, pointed to the signature on it and said with a smile: The United States and the Netherlands will help the United Kingdom put pressure on the Chinese government, and Germany will work with Russia to suppress Japan's power in the Far East, that is, Northeast China. , to ensure the interests of all countries in China.

I need to go back and discuss with our government. Smith stood up and said.

Please! Akado got up politely, like a nobleman.

When Smith walked out of the door, the door behind Accardo was pushed open, and Sickert walked in and sat on the sofa opposite Accardo: You are playing with fire, once the British and the French collude , our plan is exposed, then at least yourself, it's over!

Me? In what name are they suing me? For a plan that didn't execute? Just kidding. Arcador dismissed.

Sickert looked at Arkado seriously: We all know that this plan is already being implemented! You! I! We all know! You sent someone to secretly transport 1,500 cannons to the mountains! I knew it for a long time! You Those cannons are now being loaded into trucks and shipped to China as the first batch of products!

Then why didn't you report me? Say that the Wehrmacht actually has 2,900 artillery pieces, and even hides 40 Junkers! Arkado asked with a smile.

How do you know that those warlords in China will willingly buy your arms? The United States and Britain will sell them better! Sickert asked with a frown.

No one wants China to become stronger! Because everyone owes China a blood debt! We are the first to show goodwill to China. This is a personal favor. Although the Chinese government on the surface is inclined to the United Kingdom, our secret actions make the Chinese more like it. Germany, right? Akado said with a smile.

He raised his glass and gave Sickert a little respect: The United States and the United Kingdom will only use outdated weapons to trap those self-righteous Chinese bureaucrats. Only we sell advanced weapons and equipment to Chinese soldiers.

It seems that you have considered everything! Sickert said helplessly.

You'd better worry about the training at night! The 15th Division's first full-staff training, with more than 15,000 people, is really not to be missed! Akado said with a smile.

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Bell, bell, bell. The phone rang suddenly on the French military's desk in the office of the Allied Arms Control Committee late at night.

The French officer on duty suddenly woke up from his drowsiness and grabbed the phone: This is the Arms Control Commission! May I ask what is the matter with you?

Tell you! Listen carefully! Berlin! The 15th Division of the Suburban Wehrmacht has night training tonight. You can go to spot checks. Their numbers are seriously over the limit! About 15,000 people! Don't ask me who I am! Act fast!