Chapter 9: Our Great Enterprise (I)

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  "Son, you really shouldn't have done that." Hal had recently lost weight and during a pause in Hitler's speech he beckoned Xu Yang over.

  This is one corner of the Paris Square, which is much quieter compared to the bustling center, only occasionally interrupted by Hitler's roar from the loudspeaker.

  Xu Yang stood quietly without responding, actually he wanted to say: Get out of here, Gao Leibao, you're really too childish.

  Leb took over, "Heh... Kahn will be the headline of newspapers in various countries tomorrow. What kind of slogan will they use? Oh! Maybe 'Torn Agreement - The Awakening of the German Beast'."

  Xu Yang said: "Father, in fact I agree with Lieutenant General's actions. Our people need encouragement, they are too empty and will go crazy at any time. Letting others stir up trouble and cause greater losses is not as good as the country controlling the development of the situation."

  "Both of you are too ignorant. Especially you, Kahn, you don't have enough face value to participate in the planning of this national defense military parade. If you continue to be so foolish, I'll consider letting you retire and go manage business in North America!"

  Lebu awkwardly smiled and pulled Xuyang in.

  "Your actions will only make the international community vigilant against Germany..." Hal handed Leb a cigar, "We can't afford any more hostility. The military industry has just been invested, and causing vigilance from various countries will make all efforts in vain. The most foolish thing is that you actually brought out the M-2 armored vehicle, which is a secret experimental weapon, not a toy to show off. If one day, a weapon with the same performance as the M-2 appears on the battlefield, it's all your fault!"

  Leb felt that he was about to lose his composure. He wasn't a foolish person, but the behavior of the National Socialist Party had stimulated him.

  Harl turned his head towards the direction of Hitler's speech, "We are all working hard, he has his role. We need Hitler to attract international attention, so that we can make some preparations quietly! Now the national defense army and the entire Germany need to be low-key! The brave is not in shouting, but in action to prove it. Hope you can remember this sentence."

  Foster led Wolf-Martin-Heinrich to the place of conversation, now Foster has taken over the position of Loyer as the butler of the Stark family. Loyer had served the Stark family for half his life, and Hal gave him a large sum of money and prepared a good manor in Hamburg for Loyer's retirement, treating servants well is the root of making them loyal.

  Heinrich is now a lieutenant in the Defense Force under Hal's leadership, leading a company that serves as Hal's personal guard. At the same time, he also holds the position of First Strike Corps Captain in the Party Guard established by Hal, earning honor with his loyalty.

  Heinrich no longer gave the Hitler salute, or rather; none of Halder's 500,000 SS men used it either. He saluted, "Sir! Hitler has sent word that you are to come on stage in half an hour to accept greetings."

  Sometimes it's really hard to understand what Hitler was thinking, he could tolerate others questioning him and even tolerate former enemies working by his side as long as the person had ability, he would indulge anyone to do something to a certain extent. No one knows why Hitler agreed that there could be two completely different armed units in an army, maybe only he himself knew?

  Himmler? Ah, yes, that idiot. Hitler was always haunted by R?hm's death, and the evidence from subsequent investigations showed; R?hm did not commit suicide, but was killed in a conspiracy involving Himmler and G?ring.

  Hitler could not tolerate the dominance of a small clique within the party, which would have led to very serious consequences. He was a very wise man who knew how to balance power and give those opposed no excuse for opposition.

  Balance! It is this strategy of balance that has brought him to his current position, he balanced the interests of party cadres, balanced the interests of capitalists, and balanced the interests of Junkers.

  "Don't oppose just for the sake of opposing, that has no value. Making full use of every resource is what a leader should do. If you want to have charisma, don't worry about being questioned, work hard and turn enemies into friends. If all else fails, I'll resolve it with arms."

  Making reasonable concessions is a truth politicians must learn, that's where Lao Xi's charm lies.

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  Xu Yang hadn't seen Har for almost half a year, and he was eager to ask about some things in person. "Father, how did that thing go? Was it smooth?"

  Heinrich is a clever man, he thinks he should listen to it again, bows and takes his leave, ordering the guards to strengthen their vigilance and not allowing anyone to approach!

  Foster stepped over to Xu Yang's side with a sincere smile on his face, he was qualified to stay and listen, some things had to be described by him.

  As for someone like Lebouchere, he simply pretended to be stupid.

  Harl's face finally returned to normal, "Hmm, very good, it's going smoothly. The list you gave me two years ago, those people are excellent, many insurmountable technical difficulties were easily solved. In addition, recently 'those people' from the other side sent a message, hoping to have a good talk with me, they think it is necessary to improve the treatment of German Jews."

  Lebu was taken aback for a moment, almost opening his mouth to ask, but he held back, thinking: This is strange! This father and son... are really terrifying!

  Xu Yang said: "Scientists are borderless, treat them well and provide sufficient research funding, they will bring infinite benefits to our country. Hmm... Will you still help them arrange to decline any visit activities?"

  As for the question of the German Jews, you can tell 'those people' that we are currently not in a position to fulfill their demands; if they want their own kind not to suffer, let them help us by action to complete our task.

  "You can communicate with the General Staff and Congress to give some preferential trade policies from now on. They are businessmen, interests are the most important thing. Rescue compatriots? That's just an incidental request."

  Lebu couldn't help but feel that the father-son roles had suddenly reversed, with the old man now listening to his son's teachings.

  Hal extinguished the cigarette butt, reached into his pocket and pulled out a handkerchief to wrap it up, then put it back in his pants pocket. Only then did he ask: "The light tank we co-developed with Krupp and Rheinmetall has been designed and several prototype vehicles have been built. Many shortcomings were found; the armor is too thin, the firepower is too weak, and the 75mm cannon can easily tear through the armor. However, it's very fast, but the General Staff does not recommend mass production, they don't trust its defense, what aspects of the improved Type 2 tank need to be strengthened?"

  "Tan, tan... tank?" Lebu finally couldn't help but speak up, "Good heavens! You two father and son are really, truly... too surprising!"

  "Huh?" Xu Yang was a bit surprised at the speed of development and production, "Were they sent to 'Kama' (the first two letters of 'Kazan' and 'Marlbrandt') for experimentation? ('Kama' served as a training and testing base for military technology for both the Soviet Red Army and the German Army, as part of the contents of the Treaty of Rapallo signed by Germany and the Soviet Union in 1922. The treaty focused on military technology and was also implemented as part of the 1924 Soviet-German Friendship Treaty.)

  I think I have no way of answering your question. Your son is not a professional, he just knows a little bit of common sense. I suggest you let an expert give their opinion, it's better that way."

  Haal smiled, with a look of relief on his face. "Very good! My son, you are indeed excellent. Alright then, I should go to the podium now." His gaze turned to Leb, "General, I hope you understand that some things cannot be said out loud." After saying this, he left under Foster's escort.

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  Lei Bu waited for Ha Er to leave, then suddenly walked up quickly and hugged Xu Yang tightly, with a big mouth "Haha" laughing loudly. "Oh... heavens! As early as when you were 7 or 8 years old, I, Old Lei, knew that you were a genius. Today confirms how farsighted I was. Giving up the promotion to general to poach you over, scolding the headquarters for sending you down, heavens... this must be the two most brilliant things I've done in my life!"

  Xu Yang rolled his eyes and was completely speechless.