On the road leading to Madrid, the capital of Spain, thousands of Spanish defeats are fled in the direction of the capital. Although this loser, although the banner of several Spanish kingdoms is still crooked, the morale has been completely destroyed.

Even though some officers wanted to gather the defeats again, no matter how the officers shouted, even pulling the defeat. The defeated soldiers without fighting spirit just threw off the officer's hand and continued to escape from the distance.

After the defeat, the sound of the horseshoe rang, and regained the Madrid's Army cavalry holding up the banner of the Spanish Republic to chase. On the semi -arid land of Spain, a large amount of dust raised the horseshoe.

Any goodwill, but from the perspective of the chase, those cavalry in the dust and flying dust looks even more sturdy and fierce.

Soon, the defeated soldiers who were chased immediately put down their weapons and surrendered. Even the officers who tried to recover the order of the defeat again with the fight against the fight raised their hands reluctantly.

Captive, cavalry commander, Lei, mount, Iberia's horseshoe forefoot raised, and people immediately fell back to the ground.

Madrid, the rebels have been defeated. The coup has failed completely! "

The news returned to the Spanish capital Madrid, and it spread all over Spain at a very fast speed. At this time, the London Navy Equipment Conference has entered the final stage. The heads of the foreign ministries who learned about the news have no previous surprises.

Everyone decided to solve the problems in front of you first.

Regardless of the quarrel before the meeting, and to release various trial methods, all countries believe that the current international navy treaties have maintained at least the bottom line of war. There may be various tentatives of the news that was tentatively tentatively affected by the Spanish coup. Everyone

Determine the maintenance of chaotic peace, and take out energy to deal with the more and more chaotic world order.

In the consensus of the powers at this stage, the navy is an offensive force. Limit the power of the navy of various countries. Even if the war broke out, there will be no large -scale naval warfares in it. China has decided to join the national navy agreement to eliminate China to become order damage.

The threat of the person. Britain, France, and the United States think that this is a very good development.

As soon as the signing of the contract, the French Foreign Minister invited Chinese Foreign Ministers to visit France. Li Shiguang agreed to it. It only stayed in London for a long time, and the foreign ministers of China and France appeared in the Port of Gale, France.

On the train to Paris, French Foreign Minister tentatively asked: "Minister Li, have you heard of naval rental?"

Li Shiguang felt that France was too anxious, so he pushed off: "The Chinese Parliament has not proposed the review of this year's military expenditure, and there is no plan to formulate the naval law."

French Foreign Minister shook his head slightly, "Minister Li, you misunderstood. France does not want to lease French warships to China."

Hearing this, Li Shiguang felt a lot of pressure. In the discussion of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs before participating in the London Navy Equipment Conference, Europe and the United States would agree to China to obtain the same naval tonnage as France.

China establishes a fleet that uses the British and American French shipbuilding technology. Out of China's interests, China must not agree to the suggestions of any country in the Three Kingdoms.

You must also refuse.

Li Guangguang quickly added: "Mr. Minister, China has no plans to lease old warships."

The French Foreign Minister nodded with deep understanding. Minister Li Guangguang's answer was similar to the analysis of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At this time, China was focusing all its energy on domestic construction and had no plans to expand externally. With the efforts of the Ho Rui government to build East Asia relations

, Sino-Soviet relations, Sino-French relations, China in the next few years

There is no risk of foreign maritime attack in China. Therefore, China will definitely build more and more ships, but the speed will be very slow. More importantly, the He Rui government is highly unified within the government, and even France cannot persuade certain countries to do so.

Personal methods allow China to accept French naval technology and equipment.

"Minister Li, have you considered another possibility? The French Navy will actually lease the ships of the Chinese Navy." After speaking, the French Foreign Minister showed a friendly smile.

Li Shiguang was stunned. He did not expect that, nor did the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Li Shiguang calmed down and replied cautiously: "The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs can only convey France's views to our government and cannot make any decisions.

"

The French Foreign Minister nodded repeatedly, "I fully understand the terms of reference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so I will explain our country's ideas to you in detail on behalf of the French government."

When the Central Military Commission of the Civilized Party held a plenary meeting, Xu Chengfeng, who was the president of the Japanese Army University, was even called back. Xu Chengfeng did not know what was going on. When he saw He Rui coming in, he observed He Rui

After Xu Chengfeng confirmed that He Rui did not feel any pressure, he felt relieved. Immediately, Xu Chengfeng wondered whether He Rui was preparing to expand the size of the navy.

At this time, Cheng Ruofan, Zhong Yifu, Chief of General Staff Hu Xiushan, and Zheng Silang all arrived. He Rui said directly: "France has made a request to us and wants to actually lease the battleships our country will build in the future."

Xu Chengfeng couldn't figure out what was going on for a while, so he listened attentively. France's idea was not complicated. Since China has obtained the same shipbuilding tonnage as France, the French government wanted to sign a contract with the Chinese government for France to help China build four battleships.

order. Although in name, four ships of 3500

The 0-ton battleship belongs to China. In reality, these four battleships are funded by France, designed by France, and built by France. Of course, it will be clearly stated in the contract that if China does not pay, the four battleships will temporarily belong to the French government. After the Chinese government pays,

, the battleship can be transferred to the Chinese government.

With Xu Chengfeng's intelligence, it was easy to understand this description, so Xu Chengfeng did not dare to make his own judgment immediately. Looking at the members of the Central Military Commission, He Rui looked calm, as if he had no emotions at all. This made Xu Chengfeng

I find such a ridiculous request

It has no impact on China. Chief of General Staff Hu Xiushan still looks serious and thoughtful. Cheng Ruofan, Zhong Yifu, and Zheng Silang are all thinking about this matter, and the expressions on the faces of the three of them are not very friendly. Zheng

Shiro has a fierce personality and his brows furrowed.

Sure enough, Zheng Silang was the first to raise the question. He said in a very unhappy tone, "Chairman, by doing this, France is borrowing our name to give him a share of the navy. Is that what it is?"

He Rui nodded. France had indeed made such a calculation. Seeing He Rui nodding in agreement, Zhong Yifu couldn't help but said sarcastically: "If France is put under pressure, it will blame us. Chairman,

I think the French would do that."

He Rui continued, "This possibility is very high."

Xu Chengfeng decided that he did not understand the mistake, so he said: "According to the previous international naval treaty, the main tonnage of the French navy is 175,000 tons. The request made by France is 4 35,000 tons of battleships.

It is equivalent to the world's 140,000 tons of tonnage in the world. We can only have 35,000 tons of tonnage in the naval tonnage. Do France really think the chairman will agree? "

He Rui nodded again, "Although our judgment on the future is completely different from France. However, the French request does not affect our strategic arrangements at all."

Xu Chengfeng was a little surprised, "Chairman, please say more clearly."

"First of all, the parameters of the treaty do not meet our war needs. After we joined the International Navy Treaty, we must abide by the International Navy Treaty. Let the French build these warships, but have a cover for our future war.

Secondly, the world situation is turbulent as most countries are in the economic crisis. In order to solve the problems encountered by the country, with the current level of civilization in various countries in the world, war will definitely burst.

The stronger future, the international trend of the disarmament will be completely reversed. I think that the international naval agreement will be in fact that it will be reality until 1936.

Third, comrades have seen the technical routes we take. Since we use segmented shipbuilding methods, not currently internationally universal shipbuilding routes. Therefore The following ships. It is expected that in 1937, the technical iteration of my country's shipbuilding industry can only achieve the ability to build 30,000 tons of ships. Building 35,000 tons or even more than 35,000 tons of aircraft carriers and battleships will take 38 years to achieve it.

Therefore, I judge that there is no conflict between France's request and the development of my country's navy equipment at all. Therefore, it can be regarded as a diplomatic issue, not a military issue. I do n’t know what the comrades do I think of my judgment? "

Xu Chengfeng followed He Rui's thinking, only felt that he could understand, but Xu Chengfeng felt that He Rui's view was too ideal.

Opposition. See Zheng Shilang's frowning. Before he wanted to speak, Zhong Yifu had already opened. "Chairman, do you completely believe that Japan will really cooperate with our strategy?"

Once this question raised, Xu Chengfeng saw that except for the chief of staff Hu Xiushan, it was still the kind of calm thinking, Zheng Shilang nodded slightly. Xu Chengfeng was the principal at the Japanese Army University, and he contacted the young Japanese officers a lot of contacts.

I think the current opinion of the Minister of Defense Zhong Yifu's view of Japan has a somewhat reflection.

Although Japan has changed its policy of military expansion in Asia, it has been changed to an important country in East Asia to promote economic cooperation and development in East Asia. In addition, Japan has expanded the scale of university enrollment, and a large number of outstanding young people no longer take military academies.

But because of this, young Japanese officers who are really interested in the army are generally full of enthusiasm for expansion. Many young Japanese officers find Xu Chengfeng to ask East Asia's world strategy. In the conversation, Japanese elite young officers think

At least it is necessary for East Asia to completely liberate the entire Asia first, so we must make a good intention to fight against European and American countries.

Seeing that only Zheng Silang seemed to be supporting him, Zhong Yifu asked with some confusion: "Did I make a wrong judgment?"

Cheng Ruofan was the first to break the silence, "As far as the information I got, Japanese teaching staff led by Yamamoto Isoroku are very focused on promoting their naval strategy to our military academy teachers and students. I personally feel that they are not simply trying to take advantage of

China’s resources. In other words, they believe that if the resources of China and Japan are used effectively, they have every chance of defeating the world’s powers.”

Zheng Shiro didn't believe Japan and immediately said: "Although Japan cannot control the combined navy, in reality it still requires us to shoulder most of the important tasks."

Xu Chengfeng felt that these words seemed to show that Zheng Silang was not open-minded enough. The Japanese were very good at thievery. If they wanted Japan to contribute more and gain less, Japan would definitely give up. At least it would be a double-edged sword. Since He Rui had long proposed the idea of ​​liberating the world

If China adopts a strategic strategy, there is no need for China to play tricks on these matters.

Zhong Yifu was a little surprised to find that his views were not supported by the majority of the members of the Military Commission. In previous experience, Zhong Yifu was highly consistent with everyone's views. As a leader, He Rui put forward everyone's shortcomings in a way that exceeded everyone else's.

A strategic arrangement that was unacceptable within a short period of time. As the meeting progressed, He Rui gradually convinced the comrades with one enemy against many.

Why did he suddenly become a minority? Zhong Yifu felt very surprised, and couldn't help but feel inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.

Hu Xiushan, the Chief of General Staff who had been silent, spoke at this time: "At this stage, our navy uses Japanese naval equipment for training and has achieved planned results. According to the data collected, our naval shipbuilding route cannot be changed from

Foreign countries have introduced technology, and in the shipbuilding route we have taken, our related technology is already number one in the world. What we need at this stage is to establish a naval liaison group. Chairman, do we need to propose it to Japan now?"

When Zhong Yifu heard this, he was unable to accurately judge Hu Xiushan's views at the first time. Faced with such a big difference with his old comrades, Zhong Yifu decisively chose to communicate, "Chairman, can I explain one by one?

To put forward my opinion?"

He Rui nodded, "Okay."

While Zhong Yifu was straightening out his thoughts, he said slowly: "In the army, we are completely in charge. Do you all agree?"

Everyone, including He Rui, expressed their agreement.

Zhong Yifu continued to ask: "In the navy, we want to use the experience accumulated by the Japanese navy to accelerate the construction of our navy. And work with the Japanese aircraft carrier faction to develop and improve future naval warfare methods. Do you agree?"

Without waiting for anyone else to answer, Chief of General Staff Hu Xiushan said calmly: "On the basis of the shipbuilding industry pointed out by the chairman, we will cooperate with the Japanese aircraft carrier faction and battleship faction."

Zhong Yifu's eyes couldn't help but widen, and after a moment he fully understood what was wrong with his thinking. Zhong Yifu himself, as the Minister of Defense, and Zheng Silang as the Minister of General Logistics, are responsible for domestic military construction. Cooperation with Japan is led by Xu

Chengfeng, Chief of General Staff Hu Xiushan, and Cheng Ruofan in charge of the military academy came to take charge.

The strongest branches of the National Defense Forces of the Republic of China are the Army and the Air Force. These two arms are built entirely according to Chinese industrial standards. Therefore, Zhong Yifu subconsciously believed that Japanese standards would become a relatively mainstream construction standard in the construction of the Navy. However, he did not expect that

In He Rui's vision, the Japanese navy, which developed earlier than China, only played a supporting role in the construction of the East Asian joint navy. To put it more bluntly, Zhong Yifu had a "high opinion" of Japan. That's why he

Become a minority among gays.

After understanding this, Zhong Yifu was a little ashamed, but mostly relaxed. Since the development of naval equipment was the idea proposed by He Rui, Zhong Yifu decided to support it unconditionally as before. Zhong Yifu didn't even notice that he

There is absolutely no urge to oppose He Rui at the strategic level. If there is a disagreement with He Rui at the strategic level, Zhong Yifu will instinctively think that he must be wrong.

As the director of general logistics, Zheng Silang was very aware of the research and development progress of the shipbuilding industry. He just disliked the Japanese army very much, so he was unwilling to trust the Japanese army too much. Seeing that Zhong Yifu no longer objected, he stopped raising other opinions.

He Rui then brought the topic back to the original incident, "Then we regard the request we sent as a diplomatic issue, not a military issue. Do you agree, comrades?"

When Xu Chengfeng heard France's request again, he suddenly felt a little inexplicably funny. In Xu Chengfeng's opinion just now, and even in the eyes of other major powers in the world, France wanted to borrow China's 140,000-ton naval battleship tonnage.
To be continued...