Age of Rebirth

In Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, the temperature in winter is similar to that in Beiping. It is not very cold. Tang Qiuli, who got off the special plane and said in a suit, did not feel the cold. But there was a hint of coolness.

At this time, Hitler was obviously in a very good state of mind, with a ruddy complexion, full of energy, vigorous steps, and still smiling all over his face. However, he lacked the sense of equality and intimacy when he met last time in Berlin, Germany. Some of the arrogance of others.

Far away, still an old habit, Hitler stretched out his arms and said in an exaggerated tone: "Ah! My old friend, after two years, I didn't expect that we would meet again in Kiev, Ukraine. My old friend, in order to welcome you, I have prepared an authentic Ukrainian dinner for you in the best hotel in Kiev!"

Tang Qiuli also greeted him with a smile on his face. He had dealt with Hitler a lot, and he had already exaggerated his tone, hugged him too intimately, and gained immunity. The two hugged each other tightly. Hitler's figure was generally tall Among Europeans, Tang Qiuli is considered a different kind. Tang Qiuli hugged him like a rag doll. In an instant, Tang Qiuli even had a weird idea, "If I choke Hitler's neck now, I can send this German head of state to see God right away!" However, Tang Qiuli quickly drove out this weird idea from his mind, hugged Hitler vigorously, and said, "Your Excellency, every time we meet, Your Excellency is so warm and polite, which moved Qiuli very much, I think this trip to Kiev will definitely leave me with pleasant memories!"

After the two separated, Hitler looked at Tang Qiuli's entourage.Immediately shouted exaggeratedly: "My old friend, didn't you marry the third lady not long ago? That's right. I saw it when I was in Berlin, and I was very impressed. That is a beautiful woman. Charming oriental women, why didn't you bring your wife when you came to Kiev this time, so that I can congratulate you!"

Tang Qiuli also has a high immunity to Hitler's neurotic and unconstrained way of thinking. At the same time, he thought to himself: "It seems that Hitler is still very concerned about China's territory and his own affairs. I even know about my marriage with Xinlan, the Germans must have an intelligence organization in China! I wonder if Shen Jun has grasped this situation?"

"Your Excellency the Head of State, I am very sorry to tell you that my newlywed wife suddenly felt unwell just the day before I decided to fly to Kiev. Therefore, I cannot accompany you. I will bring the blessings of the Head of State to my wife! " Tang Qiuli also said haha.He responded insincerely. "Oh, that's such a pity. I hope my old friend's wife recovers as soon as possible!" Hitler shrugged regretfully, and said, "Old friend, let me introduce you to someone else!"

They were all familiar old faces. Tang Qiuli shook hands with these German party, government and military officials affectionately, except Admiral Doenitz, the commander of the German Navy.He is the one who has met the least, and Tang Qiuli is not very familiar with him.I couldn't help asking a question in my heart, "Hitler brought his naval commander to Kiev. What's the purpose? Could it be related to Zhou Yushan and Battelle's purchase of naval equipment in Germany?"

The convoy drove out of Kiev Airport and turned to the spacious streets in the urban area. Under the night, Kiev was already brightly lit. Tang Qiuli looked out of the car window. Kiev deserves to be called the "Garden City," with evergreen trees clustered on both sides. Beside the tree-lined avenue on the side, street gardens and lawn squares flashed past quickly. Even in winter, the streets of Kiev did not show the depression of everything dying.

But what Tang Qiuli noticed was not the beauty of the streets of Kiev, but the citizens of Kiev walking on the street. It gave him the feeling that the city was not occupied by the Germans, and there was no such thing as spreading over the city. , the atmosphere of hatred for subjugation, it seems that the citizens have not panicked because of the fall, the shops on both sides of the street are still bustling with people, everything is very calm, there is no trace of war at all.

Looking back, Tang Qiuli sighed. The subjugated people seem to have forgotten that they are being ruled by the Germans. It is the greatest tragedy of a nation to be insensitive and accept the status quo. On this point, he is very proud of the Chinese. Back then, the Japanese Occupying the three provinces in Northeast China and North China, they have never lost their armed forces against the invaders, such as the Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance. When I came to this world, I changed a lot. Maybe this is the difference between nations?

Purdue Plaza Hotel is one of the most luxurious top hotels in Kiev. The reception to welcome Tang Qiuli to Kiev was held here. The new owner of this land, the famous German Head of State Hitler, will hold a banquet here. The hotel owner definitely felt flattered and honored, and he didn't bother to flatter him. One day in advance, the entire hotel refused all guests.

When the convoy arrived at the entrance of the hotel, the short and fat boss personally greeted him at the door. When he saw that Hitler was personally accompanied by a group of black-eyed and yellow-skinned Asians, he couldn't help but be extremely surprised. Originally, he thought that he could The German head of state was personally accompanied by important figures from Europe. However, before he could react from his surprise, the SS officer in charge of the guard unceremoniously pushed him aside!

Indeed, in order to welcome Tang Qiuli, Hitler prepared a very rich banquet, authentic Ukrainian dishes, various specialties and famous wines, a brightly lit banquet hall, a band playing relaxing music, and SS guards in uniform Military officers, senior officers in suits and leather shoes, and dozens of ostentatiously dressed aristocrats and noble ladies, with their white breasts exposed, shuttled through the crowd like flowers and butterflies.

As usual, Hitler first gave the welcome speech, which can be called enthusiastic, and then Tang Qiuli gave the thank-you speech. Of course, this was just a matter of occasion, whether it was Hitler and his capable generals, or Tang Qiuli knew in his heart that the next topic might not be easy and pleasant!

The banquet officially started. Tang Qiuli was holding a glass of deep red wine to meet the acquaintances who kept coming to say hello to him. Hitler put down his airs and personally introduced the guests to Tang Qiuli. Although the dishes were rich, he always stayed away from Western food. He definitely has a poor appetite.

Perhaps intentionally or unintentionally, several blond girls noticed this young and heroic Chinese, with a strong scent of perfume, surrounded Tang Qiuli, with big light blue eyes, Undisguisedly, he gave a big flirtatious glance, as if he was picking at his will.

It's a pity that Tang Qiuli, who already has three beautiful wives, has absolutely no interest in these charming Ukrainian girls. When he was showing off his eyes, Gestapo chief Himmler's gaze behind his glasses was shining brightly, "Could it be that the biggest spy chief in Germany also uses beauty tricks? Are these women arranged by him on purpose?" Tang Qiuli thought secretly with a smile.

After getting rid of the entanglement of the hot Ukrainian girl, Tang Qiuli just found a seat and sat down when he saw Admiral Doenitz, the commander of the German Navy, walking towards him with a glass of wine, and at another table, Hitler and others People are obviously paying attention to themselves.

Dressed in the uniform of a German navy admiral, Admiral Dönitz, the biggest leader of the German navy who invented the submarine "wolf pack tactics" in history and made the Allied Atlantic route a ship's grave, set off his extraordinary heroism in front of Tang Qiuli. , Dönitz first gave a Nazi military salute, then raised his glass and said straight to the point: "Dear Vice Chairman Tang, I am from the Navy and am interested in everything about the Navy. I want to know, Your Excellency sent What is the specific purpose of a large-scale procurement group to purchase warships and aircraft carriers in Germany? Why did they purchase from Germany?"

Tang Qiuli understood that Hitler brought his naval commander to Kiev because he must have doubts about Zhou Yushan and Battelle's large-scale naval equipment purchases, and asked Doenitz to come forward and find out his true intentions Here, maybe, I still have a plan to give myself a shot, and create a favorable atmosphere for tomorrow's meeting.

However, this German admiral is good at war, but he is obviously not an expert in diplomacy. Although he asked straightforwardly, he was rude. How can you ask the other party directly? You are buying a warship and an aircraft carrier. , what are you going to do?

Tang Qiuli was not going to give Doenitz a good look, and at the same time, it was also a warning to Hitler, don't play with me, so he glanced at Doenitz coldly, and said in a colder tone: "Denitz General Ci, don't you think such a question is very unreasonable and impolite? Are you pressing me?"

"Uh!" Doenitz was taken aback for a moment. He didn't expect that this seemingly gentle and refined Chinese would have such a tough attitude. In fact, Doenitz really didn't have that kind of thought. However, it was His Excellency the head of state who specifically told himself that he must know the true intention of the Chinese to purchase large quantities of naval equipment, so he asked directly.

Obviously, he was unsuccessful. Tang Qiuli's attitude and answer immediately made him confused. For a while, Denitz was holding the wine glass, not knowing what to do, and Tang Qiuli's eyes were full of anger , staring at him closely, that is quite unpleasant!

In the banquet hall, there was a lot of voices. Tang Qiuli's voice was not loud, and he did not attract the attention of others. But Hitler, who had been paying attention to Tang Qiuli, saw Denitz's embarrassment and hurriedly asked the chief of the general staff, Feng Wei. Marshal Strongs winked, meaning to let him go to rescue Dönitz.

(To be continued)