novelhk Chapter 966 Aren’t You Afraid of Raising a Tiger as a Trouble?
Chapter 966 Aren’t You Afraid of Raising a Tiger as a Trouble?
Zhou Weiguo leaned back in his chair and thought for a while, then he took out a cigarette from the table and lit it; "I have a way, but before that, you don't have to worry about us taking advantage of it."
Some things should be made clear to avoid problems in the end.
"No matter what method it is, we will try it. This is a clear plan. And if I'm not mistaken, you have never given up on retaking the Outer Wala and those places that we forced them to seize."
Zhou Weiguo didn't say anything, just smoked his cigarette quietly.
Guderian knew he was right. He smiled and said, "We can each take what we need. You need to recapture the areas we once occupied, and we need their industrial and food areas to replenish our supplies."
"You're right. We both get what we need, but we won't be so quick to start a fight with them. You know, our mountain city is a very poor place. Even if we have some minerals, they are still on a small scale."
In fact, a few months ago, technical explorers from Berlin had discovered large iron and coal mines in Sichuan and Guizhou, but no oil was found. As the largest consumer of mechanization, oil currently relies on purchases and aid, and the main sources are North Soviet Union and Britain.
Zhou Weiguo wanted to take over several places, but they were all occupied by the Japanese army, so he had no reason to give things to the Japanese army. Fortunately, Shancheng had been stockpiling oil after the first Battle of Shanghai, and with the aid from all over the country, there was no shortage of these things.
The headquarters held a meeting regarding the minerals and coal mines discovered this time, and believed that they should not be overly exposed, so they should only be mined appropriately to avoid provoking others to come back and attack them.
Guderian vaguely understood something and smiled. "Of course. You'll attack at the right opportunity. This is actually the best support we can offer. Since you have a plan, I think we should go to the first location tomorrow or at a suitable time."
"Okay." Zhou Weiguo smiled and looked at Guderian. "Old friend, fighting on three fronts is too much for even the most powerful nation. As for the occupied territories, don't just blindly demand them; you should let them develop stably. In this regard, you could learn from Tokyo. Their strategy of using war to support war, while despicable, is the best way to alleviate resource shortages. As for Watsontown, if you have the ability to create a rift between Watsontown and Fog City, do so. This will allow Fog City to open up more convenient doors for you. Focus on obtaining supplies and food from the occupied territories, supplemented by domestic transportation. With the added bonus of future Japanese infiltration, you won't be so exhausted."
Guderian was stunned, knowing that Zhou Weiguo was speaking from the heart. In fact, he was also worried that once the war with Northern Soviet Union broke out, the Empire's three-front war would be dragged down to death. However, if he followed Zhou Weiguo's method, there would be no big problem.
"Existence is justified. Although those people in Tokyo are shameless and even worse than animals, I personally agree with some of the methods they propose. From another perspective, if I were them, I would do the same, but I wouldn't exhaust the resources."
"Okay." Guderian looked at Zhou Weiguo. "As long as it doesn't affect the fundamental interests of my empire, I will do my best to help you with whatever you need."
Ruth was standing beside him, a little confused and even a little broken.
Didn’t you say two days ago that we didn’t need to worry about this matter? Why did the general bring it up again?
She didn't understand, she didn't understand at all. She turned her head slightly to look at Asaka Hiderei beside her. It was this action that allowed Guderian to grasp her meaning.
Ruth has gained a certain degree of trust from Zhou Weiguo, but it will take time to reach the core level. However, he is not in a hurry. He believes that one day, Ruth will be useful as a chess piece.
Chaoxiang Xiuling also shook her head in confusion. She didn't understand why all this was happening.
With this question in mind, the three of them returned to the manor. After entering the living room and waiting for Ruth to serve them fruit and beer, Chao Xiang Xiuling was the first to ask, "Why did you suddenly mention asking them to try their best? Didn't you say that this matter was no longer under consideration?"
"I don't want to care, but I just thought of something else and I can't help but say it."
Ruth leaned against the door. She was responsible for surveillance to prevent outsiders from hearing the news here. At the same time, she was also ready to listen to Zhou Weiguo's orders at any time and anywhere.
She took a sip of beer, her cheeks slightly red as she looked at Zhou Weiguo sitting on the sofa; "General, what's the matter?"
"Berlin's military is powerful, but there will always be a day when it will be exhausted. How can I allow their supplies to be used up so quickly? Naturally, I have to give them another way out."
"Don't you worry about feeding them too fat? Then they will become a threat and bite us back." Chaoxiang Xiuling leaned lazily on the sofa. There were no outsiders around, so she could take off her shoes and lie comfortably on the sofa.
"Raising a tiger is a one-on-one threat, and Berlin has to contend with three powerful nations: Watsonton, London, and Moxico. Even if he were a dragon, he would be slowly torn to pieces by these three."
The old empire of London has been dominating the world for so many years, so the foundation must exist, not to mention how much wealth their colonies bring them every year. This money is enough for them to enjoy themselves.
The other two, one making a fortune from war and the other managing the collective, managed to grow rapidly in a short period of time. Their abilities were not small.
"The longer this war lasts, the greater the losses on both sides. However, in terms of population and control of mineral resources, Berlin does not have an advantage. Since we do not have an advantage, the only way is to find a way to meet the needs of the war while also avoiding excessive mineral production and depleting domestic resources. This means fighting to support the war."
Ruth understood. She squatted at the door, glanced at Zhou Weiguo, and asked, "General, in your words, this is like an ant trying to bite an elephant, right?"
"Yes, and these three aren't ants, but wolves. If the elephant of Berlin is gone, then these old guys will probably turn around and start gnawing at the blood and flesh of our mountain city again. Let's not talk about anything else, just the British side. Do you think they will be polite to us then?"
They took advantage of others' misfortune, demanded exorbitant prices, and did everything they could and couldn't do. This was the first time they signed an agreement that was unfair to them. How could they not feel upset? I'm afraid they felt more upset than anyone else. To them, this was nothing.
"It's not that serious, is it?" Ruth asked after a moment's hesitation.