The Rise of the Third Reich

On the island of Roda in the Nile, under the protection of the majestic and solemn high walls, is the magnificent Muhammad Ali Palace. Mussolini, the great leader of the New Roman Empire, is now staying here. He is wearing the neat uniform of the fascist black shirt army, surrounded by a large number of Roman Empire dignitaries in neat uniforms. In the marble hall surrounded by brass columns and arches, he held a banquet to solemnly entertain the visiting Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, Foreign Minister Masayuki Tani and Navy Minister Isoroku Yamamoto.

In sharp contrast to the coldness of the German side is the enthusiasm of the leader of the New Rome. At the banquet, Mussolini talked about the new world order under the domination of the future Axis powers - the Cairo Conference probably discussed this matter.

So Mussolini had done his homework long ago. In his opinion, this war will soon be won. Britain will soon be finished, and then the New Roman Empire will help the Romanov dynasty to restore in Russia together with Germany, and finally the isolated United States will have to surrender.

Therefore, it is time for Axis giants like Italy to lay out for the post-war world!

In the Axis camp that is bound to win, there are now three giants - Germany, New Rome and Japan!

What? There are also France and Britain? They are defeated countries, and defeated countries must be honest and behave themselves. How can they be on an equal footing with the victorious Germany, New Rome and Japan?

So the post-war world is led by the three giants.

Among Germany, Japan and Romania, Germany is definitely the strongest at present, but Germany's potential seems to be limited. Because the geopolitical situation in which Germany is located is not as good as that of New Rome and Japan.

No matter how dilapidated France, Britain and Russia are, they are still powerful countries and it is impossible for them to be annexed by Germany, and Italy has blocked Germany's channel for expansion to the south. So the future Germany is a European regional power with a territory of 2 million square kilometers, while the New Roman Empire spans the two continents of Europe and Africa, and can continue to expand to the south, and the future is very bright.

Of course, the promising New Rome cannot compete with Germany at the moment. Because Germany rules the 2 million square kilometers that have been developed, and most of the 7.5 million square kilometers owned by New Rome are wild lands.

Therefore, the New Roman Empire must keep a low profile for decades before it will usher in the most glorious era of the New Roman Empire.

However, during the decades when the New Roman Empire has been keeping a low profile, the New Rome must also play its due role in international affairs and cannot let Germany make the decision in everything. But the New Rome cannot stand out alone, it must win over a few friends.

But who in this world can be a friend of the New Rome?

France is definitely not an option. The French have always been jealous of Rome and want to become Rome. Moreover, the French were convinced by Germany in this world war, and they will definitely be the Germans' followers in the future.

Russia is also impossible, because the successor of Queen Olga, Grand Duchess Kira, is the German Crown Princess. In the foreseeable future, Russia will definitely follow Germany.

As for Britain... the British and Germans are "cousins", they say similar things, and they will most likely be followers of Germany in the future.

Mussolini thought for a long time and felt that European countries were unreliable. The only one who could be friends with Italy was the Japanese Empire in the East.

Moreover, the Japanese Empire, like the New Rome, has a promising future!

Because there are no powerful countries around the Japanese Empire, after defeating the United States, they can develop in Asia with peace of mind. They can probably take advantage of the Soviet Union's defeat to gain large territories in East Asia and Northeast Asia. In the future, it will definitely be an intercontinental empire comparable to Italy.

Therefore, Japan and Italy can become very close friends...

"No problem, no problem at all, the Roman Empire fully agrees to the request of our Japanese friends!" Mussolini nodded and spoke fluent English - Yamamoto Isoroku and Tani Masayuki both spoke good English, so Mussolini chose to talk to the Japanese guests in English.

Mussolini agreed to all the Japanese requests for Caribbean-Pacific joint operations and the introduction of advanced aviation technology.

"Cooperative operations are necessary. Only in this way can we defeat the United States." Mussolini said, "As for aviation technology cooperation... We in Italy have very good aviation technology. Although we are not as good as Germany in piston engine technology, we also have our own advanced areas, such as our long-range heavy bombers. The Germans also learn from us. And we are in the leading position in many cutting-edge fields..." At this point, Mussolini glanced at the Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, Pricolo, who immediately reminded him: "We have very advanced front-wing aircraft SS-4 (the famous Seiden local fighter was developed on the basis of SS-4) and jet aircraft Caproni's Campini N.1." Mussolini nodded and smiled at Yamamoto Isoroku, saying: "We have very advanced front-wing aircraft and jet aircraft. If you are interested, we can cooperate in research and development." ... "Admiral, do you want to send ground troops to participate in the battle on the British Isles? This is a very meaningful thing. It can be seen as a settlement of the centuries-old feud between Britain and France. In the future, France and Britain will become the three pillars of the European Community together with Germany."

Saladin Fort, in a dimly lit and somewhat gloomy restaurant (the Saladin Fort massacre occurred here, where Muhammad Ali held a banquet and killed hundreds of Mamluk military leaders), Hitler and Hersmann was entertaining the visiting French Prime Minister Darlan, who was representing France at the Cairo Conference.

The Cairo Conference was a summit meeting of the Axis Powers. It was attended not only by the heads of the "Big Three" of Germany, New Rome and Japan, but also by French Prime Minister Darlan, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Croatia and Hungary Horthy, and Romanian Prime Minister Antonescu. , King Boris III of Bulgaria and others.

And French Prime Minister Darlan is of course a very important figure among them!

Although the French Republic is not as big as the New Roman Empire on the map, in terms of industrial strength and military power, it is actually far greater than Italy.

So during dinner, Hessmann very enthusiastically invited the French army to participate in the Battle of Britain. It was not to allow the French to gain any benefits from Britain, but to fulfill France's long-cherished wish to conquer England. For the Pétain-Darlan authorities, this was also a matter of great pride.

"Marshal Reich, do you say that Britain will become the pillar of the European Community with us in the future?" Darlan spoke less fluent German - now many schools in France have had their last English class, and German will become the pillar of the European community in the future. The first foreign language in many countries including France (the first foreign language in Germany will be French). As Prime Minister, Darlan also brushed up on the German he had forgotten for many years, and was now able to talk to Hessmann and Hitler.

"Of course," Hitler nodded, "Although Britain has made serious mistakes, it is still a big country. A united European community is indispensable for Britain, so we must recognize its status as a big country. It is not only Europe's The pillar will also become the pillar of the new world order in the future.”

"What is the basis of the new world order in the future?" Darlan asked.

"It's the League of Nations mechanism," Hitler replied.

The League of Nations still exists, but has become a tool of Germany.

Hitler went on to say: "The future Council of the League of Nations will have five permanent members, Germany, France, Great Britain, Rome and Japan."

France not only gained 3 million square kilometers of new territory (which was originally a French colony), but also gained the status of the five permanent members of the League of Nations. Although it cannot be compared with Germany, it can be on an equal footing with New Rome and Japan.

The Germans are quite generous!

If Darlan was still dissatisfied, he would be shameless. He quickly smiled and said: "Leader, Marshal of the Empire, we France will send troops to participate in the Battle of Britain. We will send as many troops as you need."

Hersmann smiled and waved to Adjutant Stauffenberg, who was standing behind him, and the latter immediately handed Darlan some photos he had prepared.

"This is……"

What Darlan saw in the photos were some tanks and aircraft that he had never seen before. The appearance of the tank has simple lines and is very beautiful. The plane has no propellers and is obviously the latest jet aircraft!

"This is the E-50 tank and the Me262 jet aircraft," Hersman replied with a smile. "This is our most advanced weaponry and is still being developed and improved. We hope to work with France on the E-50 tank The E-50 tank and the Me-262 jet aircraft should become the standard weapons and equipment of the European Community.”

Darlan didn't seem to understand. He asked carefully: "Marshal Imperial, do you mean...that this kind of E-50 tanks and Me262 aircraft can also be produced in French factories?"

The French Prime Minister thought to himself: If the Germans are really willing to let France learn the most advanced tank and jet aircraft technology, that will be a good opportunity that cannot be refused!

"Yes," Hersman smiled. "The joint development and production of E-50 tanks and Me262 aircraft should be a new starting point. From this starting point, the European Community should produce and equip standardized weapons. Germany, France and the United Kingdom should We should follow the path of joint research and development, joint production and joint equipment. Not only should the standards of weapons be unified, but the industrial standards of the European Community countries should also be unified in this regard and we should learn from the United States and develop standardization and large-scale production.”