Chapter 63: The Devil's Godfather

  Hitler was among the next batch of aid-China officers who secretly arrived in China after training at the Brandenburg and Goslar mountain camps. As a leader who advocated for revenge against France, he had to take great risks to come to China through so many British and French colonies. Therefore, his arrival in China was very secretive, and now, except for Tan Xiao, no one else in China knew that he had arrived. Even Tan Xiao inferred it from Hitler's photos seen later and the guards stationed outside the German delegation's residence.

  Now, Tan Xiao plans to give Hitler a good brainwashing!

  Just as Tan Xiao was about to brainwash Hitler, Chiang Kai-shek was also being brainwashed - he was looking at the Guangdong and Guangxi pacification plan that Tan Xiao had just presented to him. Tan Xiao hoped that after the pacification of Guangdong and Guangxi, he would be given control over them!

  This plan only had a small part at the beginning about the strategic deployment of troops in Guangdong and Guangxi, but afterwards, it was all about the governance of Guangdong and Guangxi. This made Chiang Kai-shek very hesitant: Tan Xiang now had become a powerful figure who could confront the Song Kong group alone, if he were to hand over Guangdong and Guangxi to him again, what if... Who says that being suspicious of others is not using them, and using others without suspicion is foolish; at least this person does not understand that human ambition can be triggered by the environment, Chiang Kai-shek was not such a fool!

  Tan Xiang's Two Guang Plan focused on five aspects: local economy, rule of law, education, diplomacy, and military. In his discussion on the economic construction of the two Guangs, Tan Xiang repeatedly used the term "support" to express his attitude towards governance. He believed that the two Guangs were different from Jiangxi and were already relatively stable politically, so they needed more support rather than a change in form. Especially in Guangdong, which had undergone continuous development under Chen Jiongming, Li Jishen, and Chen Jitang, the economy was developing well, with some agricultural by-products opening up international markets. Therefore, Tan Xiang emphasized the need to nurture this development momentum in Guangdong, while positioning Guangxi as a new industrial planning zone. He planned to fully utilize Guangxi's limestone and non-ferrous metal deposits to develop industries such as cement, building materials, and oil refining, particularly China's first petroleum industry enterprise. With Myanmar having oil fields, convenient sea transportation would provide a constant supply of resources for the country's first petroleum industry enterprise. At the same time, due to the Qinzhou Bay development plan, these plans would bring significant development to Guangxi, even making it possible for key industries to lead the way and surpass Guangdong in major economic indicators within three to five years.

  Tan Xiang's plans and predictions did not all bring excitement to Chiang Kai-shek; he believed in Tan Xiang's vision and ability, the problem was that Tan Xiang's ability was too strong! If Tan Xiang ruled Guangdong and Guangxi, it is likely that within three to five years, the two provinces would develop independently of the rest of the country. As a result, Tan Xiang's social prestige and military-economic power as an administrative leader would surpass those of the central government. Could this be done without using Tan Xiang? This was the question Chiang Kai-shek thought about the most.

  In the rule of law, Tan Xiao proposed several new measures that made Chiang Kai-shek very satisfied: First, a comprehensive and direct tax collection system was incorporated into central management. Second, on the basis of the original household registration system in Guangdong and Guangxi, a nationwide identity card system was introduced for the first time. In the management regulations centered around the identity card, it is not difficult to see that this can significantly enhance the government's control over the resident and floating population; its role in restricting opposing political parties is extremely effective. After Chiang Kai-shek repeatedly studied the entire set of social population control regulations, he was amazed to find that Tan Xiao's regulations were far more comprehensive than any local regulations he had come into contact with! This is a universal regulation that should be implemented nationwide! Except for one propaganda management regulation that might provoke accusations of dictatorship and restriction of press freedom, the others are basically excellent legal regulations.

  "Wind Sheng is indeed a talent for governing the country!" Chiang Kai-shek couldn't help but exclaim, and this remark made Yang Yongtai, who was watching the educational compilation by his side, secretly take a deep breath!

  "Take a look, as you can see, Tan Fengsheng is most suitable for education!" Yang Yongtai handed over Tan Xiao's educational compilation: "He actually compiled an elementary school textbook himself! ...... Heh heh, he even requires all schools nationwide, whether public or private, to adopt his textbook!" Yang Yongtai had a spring breeze on his face, and the materials he handed to Chiang Kai-shek intentionally or unintentionally turned over a few pages, coincidentally opening up Tan Xiao's "Chinese Three-Year Elementary School General Education Language Course First Grade Compilation" first lesson.

  This textbook's first lesson is different from many current Chinese language textbooks, which use the Premier's last words. The first lesson is actually a passage by Tan Xiao at the Beiping North Expedition Memorial Hall, "The Light of the Northern Expedition"! The following texts, regardless of whether they are about farming or mountains and rivers, flowers and birds, all somehow relate to that certain Chiang person - without him, the fields would be trampled by warlords and bandits; without him, the beautiful scenery would be occupied by foreigners... In the recommended reading reasons, Tan Xiao explicitly states that in order to cultivate the concept of "a leader", one must start from childhood, China wants to become strong like Germany quickly, it must surpass Germany, using forced education to instill a sense of loyalty to the leader among the people.

  Tan Xiao is still loyal! Chiang Kai-shek thought of the Northern Expedition Hall in Lingling, and thought of Tan Xiao's flying soldiers... He estimated that sending anyone to govern Guangdong and Guangxi now would not be better than Tan Xiao. But will this loyal follower still be loyal as before? He had a hidden pain: Chiang Ching-kuo is now in the Soviet Union, and it's hard to say if they'll have a chance to meet again in this life. Maybe, let Tan Xiao take over as his successor!

  The military section later on how to make full use of Chen Jitang's well-established local defense and security team, referring to Li Zongren's Guangxi approach, one step at a time in promoting the army reserve system in Guangdong; how to cleverly empty out Yu Hanmou and other strategies, Chiang Kai-shek didn't even bother to look at them anymore. As for the diplomatic section, he hadn't even touched it. Forget it, just thoroughly trust Tan Xiao then!

  Due to the very serious situation in Shanghai, Chiang Kai-shek had to return to Nanjing today to preside over affairs, so he ordered his attendants to summon Tan Xiao to discuss the final changes in the Shanghai situation.

  Regarding the analysis and utilization of the situation in Shanghai, Tan Xiao has already made some important remarks in front of Hitler.

  "If we can fully utilize the situation in Shanghai, forcing a fierce battle between the Western powers and Japan, not only will it increase their mutual hatred, but also possibly lead to a decision to cancel Japan's right to station troops in China during the final negotiations. This way, we can effectively force Japan to withdraw its hand from China, laying the foundation for thoroughly expelling Japan to the Pacific Ocean in the future!" Tan Xiao said: "The birth of this outcome is in urgent need of the help of our German brothers!"

  This is Tan Xiang's true intention: to take advantage of this incident to drive the Japanese out of Shanghai!

  "What can we do?" Hitler forgot his disguised identity and directly asked the question.

  "Mediator! An intermediary for reconciliation between the two sides!" Tan Xiao said: "The Japanese absolutely dare not fight against the whole world, so they will yield, but a step is needed... For example, the enemy European and American coalition forces cannot be stationed in Shanghai and other places."

  "Let England and America stay out of Shanghai... Do you think they would be willing?" Hitler thought this was impossible.

  "I think the situation in Spain has already started to deteriorate, and countries like Britain will shift their focus back to Europe. If we let them change the name of their troops stationed in various countries to 'League of Nations Peacekeeping Forces', they might accept it!" Tan Xiao continued: "As for Japan's acceptance of this condition, it would be very necessary to have Germany's mediation! ...or, we could let Japan propose a limit on the number of European and American soldiers in this peacekeeping force, or require that there be a certain number of local people, i.e. Chinese, in the force, or that the commander of the force be a Chinese person... letting China take charge would be better than having Britain, France, or America in charge, right? Japan might accept it when they have no other choice!"

  Can't help but say, this is a very imaginative suggestion. Hitler thought: My Chinese brothers are really good at calculating, letting the British and Americans fight Japan, and then China will reap the benefits of the fisherman's profit. But if it can be done, why not?

  "Let's stir up their naval battle! This is crucial, the Huangpu River is not enough, I hope it's a big battle between the blue-water navies!" Tan Xiao said: "This also requires the help of German brothers, if we can ignite another spark between them, both sides will find it hard to back down!"

  "What kind of help are you referring to?" Hitler still couldn't think of a point to focus on.

  "Submarine!" Tan Xiao said: "If we can let the German submarine have a chance to launch a sneak attack on a Japanese warship of some tonnage, I think it will be successful...... In fact, I've already made arrangements for the Americans to do this, but I want to add another insurance policy!"

  Hitler came to China, and indeed there were submarines following him. He also wondered how he would know that the Germans had submarines in the Far East.

  "General Tan says let the Americans do it? ... What's another surprising plan in this?" Hitler is now very interested in this Tang who is full of strange ideas - this guy has more imagination than any of my staff!

  Tan Xiao indeed arranged for an American, that Deacon Rogers.

  Tan Xiao remembered that the cowboy had ended up colliding with a submarine in the car accident, so his relationship with the submarine captain should be good. He recalled an American movie he had seen in the future, where a non-elite US military unit broke through the entire German defense line for a bank vault! Although it was a fictional story, wasn't the movie based on real life? So after having the cowboy arrange the handover of the P14 production line, he gave him a price that could kill an American in this era: one million dollars! The mission was to have the US warship launch a surprise attack on Japan, causing heavy damage to the enemy's main fleet, preferably an aircraft carrier! As for the expenses in between, Tan Xiao would pay separately.

  Ever since making a fortune in the futures market, Tan Xiao no longer takes money seriously! As long as it's for resisting Japan, he'll spend whatever it takes! In fact, Tan Xiao had already organized a troop to participate in this Shanghai incident with his own money - Wang Hongbiao's fake Japanese army.

  This unit is as proficient in the use of Japanese equipment and military orders as regular Japanese troops, but their combat methods and tactical skills far surpass those of any Japanese unit - no unit in the world receives such intense tactical training as they do at their base! The current chaos in Shanghai is mainly caused by them.

  Originally, after a whole day of fighting yesterday, the Japanese army had almost collapsed under the disproportionate advantage of firepower from the Allied forces: The Allies adopted inhumane tactics of fire coverage and clearing, using naval guns to destroy target areas until all living things were killed and dead bodies were torn apart before advancing; this method completely destroyed the will of the Japanese people. Every Japanese position saw a group of Allied soldiers rushing up to the neighboring positions, they didn't encounter any resistance, just finding those stunned Japanese in the ruins and finishing them off was enough to complete their task; they began to lose their courage in battle - this wasn't war, it was one-sided slaughter!

  As more and more positions raised white flags, the Allied forces' attack became increasingly easy, except for a few core Japanese strongholds composed entirely of professional soldiers, they had completed the occupation of the entire concession. However, just as they were about to do so, a contingent of Japanese troops suddenly appeared behind them, numbering around 1,000 men, and launched a surprise counterattack in three directions!

  This small group of Japanese troops fought extremely well, with the soldiers' timing and rhythm of fire cover perfectly coordinated. Their marksmanship was so accurate that it left people speechless. Moreover, unlike most Japanese troops, each squad seemed to have at least one submachine gun! When the allied forces being attacked discovered what was happening, they found that the machine gun positions and mortar positions in their rear had already been occupied by the Japanese, and it was only after suffering heavy casualties from these strongpoints that they realized they were under attack.

  Those Americans who were used to searching for bodies in the rubble suddenly saw their comrades being cut in half by M2HB 12.7mm heavy machine guns, and they were shocked at first, but soon turned into panic! The position they are now standing on has long been bombarded by artillery, and even the wall pillars have only a few roots left, and there is no cover to be found!

  "Brolin, left, fast......" "Katuo, save me......" "Mama, mama......" The attacked US military was completely messed up! Those who were not killed under the heavy machine gun fire all fell to the ground and then became targets for rifle shots.

  "Tommy! Those Japs are using dum-dum bullets!" In a crater hastily scooped out of the rubble with a steel helmet, a medic was dressing the wound of a soldier shot through the shoulder by rifle fire, and he was astonished to find that the 6.5mm bullet had caused far more terrible damage than their own 7.62mm rifle bullets!

  "Damn Japanese monkeys!... Who was it that left the prisoners behind today!" Tommy was furious, his platoon now down to just three men still alive.

  The Allied forces attacked this time were mainly American troops - Tan Xiao's arrangement, who asked you to bring the aircraft carrier over! When the Allied forces in other directions of the encirclement discovered that something was wrong and came to support them, the attackers had already withdrawn. They retreated quickly after a strike. The problem is, their direction of retreat was exactly the International Settlement!

  Who knows what the Japanese army's elite troops will do when they enter the concession! The Allied forces hastily organized their troops to retreat and wanted to surround and annihilate this nearly battalion-sized Japanese army.

  "Reinforcements have arrived! Brave warriors of the Great Japanese Empire, charge!" Those core Japanese garrison troops who refused to surrender saw reinforcements after being suppressed for a night and a day. The repressed beastly nature was released. Everyone launched a desperate charge, and suddenly broke through the Allied lines. These warriors, who were already exhausted, had no strength left for close combat, but they charged in and pulled the pins on their grenades!

  The successive suicidal attacks left the coalition forces in a state of panic! Have Japanese reinforcements arrived? How many have come? Is it really just this one battalion? The coalition forces, who originally had high morale and held an absolute advantage, were unexpectedly thrown into chaos by that group of Italian soldiers, and were routed by less than 1,000 remaining Japanese troops! The encirclement campaign suddenly turned into a chaotic battle, and the coalition soldiers, fearing being dragged down to destruction by the Japanese, chose to flee instead of charging forward in close combat!

  If this Japanese army hadn't been fighting for a whole night and day, if they weren't at the end of their tether with no bullets or food left, who knows, maybe they could have put on a show where several hundred people defeat tens of thousands!

  Luckily, the Japanese troops who came up from behind retreated too quickly, allowing the Allied forces who were originally preparing to pursue them to turn back and stabilize their positions, blocking the chaos caused by the Italian noodles; otherwise, the consequences would be unthinkable!

  The Japanese troops who had already charged out did not even have the strength to retreat, but these soldiers who fought to the end were all die-hard militarists. They even blew themselves up rather than surrender when the two armies had already opened a distance and could no longer carry out suicidal attacks. Half an hour later, the last defenders of the Japanese concession were all killed in action.

  However, the Allied side was not a single person who could be happy, they were even worried: how many Japanese troops came? Is Shanghai city still in their own hands? Finally, it was still that British Lieutenant Colonel Kaye. Norven with the bravest posture led his troops to search and advance towards the International Settlement...

  "The situation in Shanghai has been messed up by Tan Xiao to such an extent!?" Hitler now really admired Tan Xiao more and more, this conspirator and military strategist indeed had the ability to echo Germany's military actions in the Far East. He must be a godsend to help him win the next European war, no, World War!...... Soon, their topic turned back to the Jews.

  "Jews are all relatively rich, they're always making money off of everyone else, so I think it's better to squeeze their money dry rather than killing them outright... maybe the money squeezed out of them can be used to support the German army in driving the French back to Britain!" Tan laughed and said: "But before that, we need to create panic and restrict emigration... think about it, having your citizenship revoked but not being allowed to leave, all concentrated together, what will those Jews think? Haha... of course they'll want to scram! At any cost! So at this time, a certificate allowing them to leave Germany would be very valuable, worth them going bankrupt to buy."

  "This is indeed a good idea!" Goodrian said: "Unfortunately, they still have to be transported by boat... I'd rather fill those boats with ammunition than bring Jews over."

  "Maybe these people don't need German ships... Americans will be happy to take on all of this!" Tan laughed and said: "America's financial sector is basically controlled by Jews, I think they'll be happy to send merchant ships to rescue their own kind, even if they themselves are unwilling to accept so many refugees! ... Maybe at that time I can also make a profit from the refugees!" He shrugged his shoulders.

  "Right! We should let the Jews pay for their own transportation out of Germany! And each ship is only allowed to be half full, the rest can be filled with equipment or Germans coming over!" Hitler chimed in excitedly.

  "But in the end there will still be Jews who cannot pay, especially since they would rather give opportunities to young people and leave the old ones to die! Germany should still provide them with food!" Hitler was still resentful.

  Tan Xiao saw Hitler had fully integrated into his own exploration, so he was excited, and there was no consideration in his heart at all. He directly said some methods of Nazis dealing with Jews that he knew: "Why raise them! Those despicable vagrants, we can use them as experimental products...... For example, bacterial weapons or toxic gases! Oh, finally, we can even use their hair as a pig's bristle or use their fat to make soap......" He said and found Hitler was looking at him with an astonishing expression!

  Is it because his own ideas are identical to Hitler's? Tan Xiao felt a little complacent, for he was the only one in this world who knew what Hitler would do!

  At this time, Hitler stroked his small mustache: "General Tan is too creative! Right, we can use the Jews as experimental products... Haha... and also make that thing... Ah, soap! Use the Jews to make soap!"

  Hitler and Goedelian burst out laughing, two devils who didn't treat people as humans! Tan Xiao felt a wave of disgust in his heart; however, at this moment, Tan Xiao was more frightened by himself: Oh my god! The one who taught these two devils how to massacre Jews is actually me! Wasn't Hitler going to do that anyway? What's wrong? Did my suggestion make him do it?!... In the original timeline, who taught him?!

  Hitler was overjoyed, he began his authentic Hitler speech: "We're going to do just that! First, strip them of their citizenship! They don't deserve to live on German soil! These inferior nations! ... Then, toss the remaining rags to China and make them slaves! Yes, Jews should be enslaved, these scum who sold out Jesus! Finally, we'll use them to make soap! Use their flesh and blood to cleanse the German land they've polluted!"

  If Adolf Hitler is a devil, then in this time and space, Deng Xiaoping is undoubtedly the godfather of the devil!

  I apologize for the numerous typos in yesterday's chapter. I reviewed and corrected them later... Lately, I've been quite busy and haven't had time to review many chapters thoroughly... Today's chapter has been proofread, so there should be very few errors; my apologies again...