Age of Rebirth

Hitler didn't talk nonsense, and directly issued an order, "Ribbentrop, in the name of the German Foreign Ministry, sent a diplomatic note to the Government of the Kingdom of Italy. I will officially visit the Kingdom of Italy in three days and hold formal talks with Prime Minister Mussolini. !"

Including Ribbentrop, several imperial party, government and military officials present were stunned. Since the signing of the alliance between Germany and Italy, the exchange of visits between the head of state and the Italian prime minister has always been to meet as friends. , There has never been an example of issuing a diplomatic note. This is a very formal and serious matter. If it is normal in other countries, it is very abnormal in the relationship between the head of state and Mussolini!

Seeing that several officials were in a daze, Hitler did not explain anything, and continued to order: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must make preparations for my visit to Italy in advance!" After speaking, he left the office and stared at the few people, drop them here.

Your Excellency's attitude today is very strange. This is the common feeling of several senior officials. If it is because the Japanese recruited pilots in Europe to fight against his old Chinese friend Tang Qiuli, the Italians spared no effort to transfuse the Japanese. And being angry doesn't seem like much.

With the current strength of Germany and the prestige of His Excellency the Head of State, as long as he gives an order, all pilots in other European regions, except for the sphere of influence of Italy on the Mediterranean coast, will not be able to go to Japan. No such ban was issued, but only German pilots were prohibited from getting involved with the Japanese.

If he acquiesces to the Italians and Japanese, the head of state will not visit Italy in the form of a diplomatic note.That was meant to be a negotiation. I wanted to find out your Excellency's attitude towards the Japanese stirring up troubles in the European continent.Now, even more confused!

For the Japanese to recruit troops in the European continent.The Italians are getting deeper in Asia. These two things are not only confused by a few big bosses in Germany, but Hitler himself, the German head of state, is also very contradictory.

What the Japanese did in Europe is beyond reproach. At a moment when the country is facing a crisis of extinction, it is reasonable to seek reinforcements. Germany does not take action, but it cannot prevent Italy from not taking action, but this is the case.What would that old Chinese friend think and think?

According to Hitler, it is enough for the Japanese to make a fuss in Italy alone, why bother to make a fuss, recruit soldiers and buy horses in the whole European continent, come forward to stop it, there is no legitimate reason, after all, Japan is one of the Axis countries, and the country cannot be destroyed Bar.Don't stop it, Tang Qiuli will inevitably think that all this is his acquiescence, and even fueled the flames behind his back.He felt very annoyed, and felt like he was being put together by the Japanese again.

Reality on the ground, whether it is the war against the United States or other aspects.Hitler absolutely did not want to turn against Tang Qiuli, nor did he want Japan to be wiped out by Tang Qiuli.The best way, is in the Asian continent.There are two big countries, China and Japan, which restrict and consume each other. Of course, considering the current situation of the Japanese, this is very difficult. I also know Tang Qiuli's determination to destroy Japan!

Hitler even considered whether to provide the necessary help to the Japanese in the most covert way, but now the Japanese have made it difficult for themselves, which is tantamount to setting themselves on fire, and he believes that Mussory Ni was too involved in the Sino-Japanese war in Asia. Mussolini didn't know Tang Qiuli's strength. The Italian army would not have any good fruit to help the Japanese!

Hitler was even sure that if the Italians were obsessed with the Sino-Japanese war in Asia, with Tang Qiuli's temper, he would definitely launch an expedition to the mainland of Italy after defeating the Japanese. Friend, do it!

From the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean through the Red Sea, it is not an unreachable distance to land on the Apennine Peninsula. With the bravery and excellent equipment of Tang Qiuli's troops, the Italian army must not be able to withstand the attack. If this is the case, it will be even more troublesome. Once the squadron kills the Italian mainland, can Germany help?

Once you help, you will fight with the squadron, not to mention the issue of victory or defeat, it will definitely affect Germany's ongoing war against the United States. Germany's most elite troops are used on the North American battlefield. Europe will give the Americans a chance to breathe. With the deep heritage of the United States, once they breathe, that lame Roosevelt is by no means an easy character to deal with.

The flames of the Second World War will burn fiercely again. With Germany's current strength, Hitler is not afraid that the flames of war will burn more violently, but he is unwilling and does not want to fight against the United States and Canada. The Chinese fought hard.

From the perspective of long-term interests, it is not in the interests of Germany that Germany and China are at odds because of Italy. A Europe that has rekindled wars is not what I want to see, and it will endanger Germany's fundamental interests.

Therefore, Hitler decided to visit Italy this time because he wanted to have a frank and honest talk with his old friend Mussolini and persuade him not to get too deeply involved in the Sino-Japanese War in Asia. He just wanted to gain practical benefits. There are many clever and hidden ways Well, don't be too ugly when you eat!

After the German diplomatic note was in Mussolini's hands, he was also a little shocked. As far as his relationship with Hitler was concerned, there was no need to make it so serious. It has always been casual and relaxed like visiting relatives. Therefore, Mussolini also felt uncomfortable, and vaguely guessed the purpose of Hitler's visit to Italy this time.

With displeasure in his heart, Mussolini ordered the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his son-in-law, Ciano, to order: "Since the German government has sent a diplomatic note, everything will be handled in accordance with diplomatic etiquette, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to receive Work!"

Three days later, Hitler, the head of state of Germany, made an official visit to Italy. Italian Prime Minister Mussolini held a grand welcome ceremony for Hitler at the airport in the capital Rome. The leader's meeting was polite with a subtle distance, and Hitler did not ride in the same car with Mussolini as before during his visit to Italy.

The official talks between the two sides were held in Mussolini's Prime Minister's Office, and not many people participated. Only the foreign ministers of the two countries and a few other high-ranking officials participated. The talks were quite unpleasant from the beginning.

Hitler confessed his thoughts and advice to his old friend without reservation, "Therefore, my old friend, as far as I am concerned, I absolutely do not want you to get too involved in the Sino-Japanese war in Asia! Interests, sometimes interests can make people lose their way!"

"For the Chinese, I know more and more deeply about Tang Qiuli and his army than you. It is a well-equipped, brave and good-for-nothing army. It has defeated the Japanese, Russians and British. This is a daunting army that can compete with the German army. After the defeat of Russia, the German army did not cross the Ural Mountains and enter Asia because of this reason!"

"Therefore, I sincerely advise my old friend that even if you want to help the Japanese, you don't need to adopt the current way of fanfare. There are many ways to get benefits, but it is the most unwise to risk offending the Chinese. The consequences for Tang Qiuli will be serious!"

"In addition, some of the conditions promised by the Japanese are acceptable, but some are illusory and unrealistic. For example, the Australian mainland and the Korean Peninsula are now within Tang Qiuli's sphere of influence. Another example is the West Indian mainland. Although it is the place where the British government-in-exile is lingering, it is just on the edge of Tang Qiuli's sphere of influence, my old friend, do you think Tang Qiuli will allow you to take the meat from your mouth?"

Hitler was so earnest. It was very rare for him to make such a long conversation. His mouth was so dry that German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop almost dropped his jaw, that is, Mussolini. So much patience, so much wasted tongue.

However, Mussolini didn't appreciate it, and was even very unhappy. He thought that Hitler looked down on the Italian army and thought that he was not an opponent of the Chinese with weapons from the last century. Isn't this naked contempt?

Unhappy in his heart, Mussolini's words didn't make sense to him. He had a straight face, pursed his thin lips, and his tone was fairly peaceful, but what he said was not very peaceful, "Your Excellency, now The European continent has been stabilized, and Italy needs to expand its space outside of Europe. This is the need of the Italians, and it is my need, and the vast Asian continent and the Pacific region are the best places!"

"The Japanese are our allies. According to the provisions of the Axis treaty, if one country is invaded, the other two countries are obliged to send troops to help the war. Besides, the government of the Kingdom of Italy has received an official invitation from the Japanese government. I have no reason not to send troops. !"

"As for what you said, I have never seen how powerful the Chinese, Chinese squadron, and Tang Qiuli are, and I don't believe that the backward Chinese will be the opponents of the Italian army. With just over [-] troops, they defeated the Qing Dynasty, which had an army of over two million, and that was still fighting in mainland China. Now, the Italian army is fighting in Japan, so there is no problem at all!"

Hearing what Mussolini said, Hitler was stunned and broke out in a cold sweat. He knew that his old friend had always been conceited and stupid enough, but unexpectedly, his thinking stayed in the last century. It's not just a stupid question, but it's also very dangerous. The Chinese squadron that dared to defeat several ** teams, in the impression of old friends, are still Wan Qing's braided soldiers?

Hitler was going crazy. For the first time, he felt that it was a shame to have a friend like Mussolini. He wondered how Mussolini, who was so intelligent and knowledgeable, was able to climb the ranks of the Italian Prime Minister and Italian Prime Minister. A double throne for the leader of the Nazi party?

(to be continued) (to be continued...)