Chapter 130 Mercedes-Benz Company

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The radio is still performing its duties, broadcasting the imperial edict read by the Emperor of Japan, "In view of the general trend of the world and the current state of the empire, I intend to take extraordinary measures to clean up the situation. I hereby inform you and other subjects that I have ordered the imperial government to announce The United States, Britain, Russia, and the Soviet Union are willing to accept their joint announcement..."

Snapped! But Alan Wilson, the keyboard warrior, was so angry that he didn't hesitate to turn off the radio, which is considered a valuable item in Germany at this time. This is not Bushido.

Once Japan surrenders, the United States will have the energy to point fingers at Europe again! When Mark, the assistant of the liaison officer, entered Hugel's villa, he saw his boss staring at the radio with a sullen face and cold eyebrows.

Compared with America, which was in a carnival at this time, the reaction from Europe was much more flat. London had no special impression of the far east, and only published an official chapter.

As for the British civil servants and military who had already put into work in the British-occupied area, they had no time to respond to the Japanese surrender. Returning to work is more difficult than imagined.

"The liaison officer is a telegram from the Deputy Secretary-General." Mark took out the telegram blankly, not knowing why his boss did this. If he saw Alan Wilson's reaction to Japan's surrender, he would probably be even more confused.

"Tim's telegram?" Alan Wilson asked back, seeing Mark nodded and took it. It was a telegram from Tim Brand, the deputy secretary-general of the British-occupied area, telling about the inventory and assessment of the British-occupied area, and of course there were some Other content, as well as temporary difficulties.

The main difficulty was the lack of manpower. In fact, the British-occupied area was considered the least manpower-occupied area. Because Field Marshal Montgomery quickly released the captured German soldiers and established a force to assist the British occupying forces.

The prisoners in the French-occupied area were all rebuilt in France after the war, while the prisoners in the American-occupied area were all locked up in the Rhine camp.

But even so, compared with the huge war ruins, Germany, which has already suffered structural damage, is the first to have a shortage of labor force. As the most important part of Germany, the British-occupied area is no exception.

The proportion of the population in Germany is already uncoordinated, which is also the main reason why the Federal Republic of Germany introduced Turks after the war.

But the government of the Federal Republic of Germany can do this to introduce foreign labor, but Britain cannot do it instead of Germany. If the UK does this, if there is a conflict between immigrants and local citizens in Germany in the future, the UK will become a punching bag for the Germans.

So when Mikhailovich's refugees arrived in the British-occupied area, no high-ranking official in the British-occupied area thought about keeping these refugees, and neither did Alan Wilson.

"Human difficulties are only temporary,

In fact, I believe that the Deputy Secretary-General actually has a solution, which is to mobilize German women to participate in the labor force? To supplement the shortage of male labor force. Telegram me just to get my approval as a courtesy. Alan Wilson replied after reading the telegram. "Of course I agree. Are men and women equal? ​​It seems that I heard a saying when I was in Xiangjiang? Women hold up half the sky." "

"Then, Liaison Officer, I'll call the Deputy Secretary-General." Mark understood what Alan Wilson meant. "Actually, keeping those Yugoslavs can alleviate the problem of labor shortage? It happens that the refugees are more men."

"How to be hated like this? As foreigners, we can't bring it up. Of course, if the Germans want to eat shit, we can applaud and watch the fun." Alan Wilson shook his head slightly, "I believe German women can Doing a good job of post-war reconstruction, Germanic women are tall? Not worse than men at all."

Japan's surrender didn't make Alan Wilson idle even for a minute? In the Hugel villa, he was still calm on the surface but panicked inside, waiting for a reply from the former representative of the German company.

During the waiting process, sending telegrams became the most frequent thing he did. Many telegrams were sent again with different words, especially the telegrams to New Delhi.

Remind Sir Barron? Don't forget about the Isthmus of Kra and the Japanese prisoners of war. Finally, Hugel Villa ushered in the first company representative who went back and forth, and Schuler, the representative of Mercedes-Benz, came back first.

Alan Wilson is overjoyed? Immediately meet with the company representative who is the first to eat crabs. If it doesn’t represent the occupying power? He wants to ask how Mercedes-Benz is thinking first.

"Mr. William Giselle asked me to represent him? I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Allen for his efforts to save German companies." Schuler sat down and waited for a while and said, "I also brought a very nice gift, At present, the railway has not been restored, and the road conditions are not good. I believe that Alan’s liaison officer must have worked very hard in the Ruhr area. The most important thing is that it is shameful to waste time, so you must like this gift very much. I don’t know Alan. Sir, can you come out with me and have a look?"

Wilhelm Giselle is the chairman of the board of directors of Mercedes-Benz, to be precise, the former chairman. Fortunately, Mercedes-Benz, which manufactures military trucks, is not as conspicuous as the Krupp family. There is no was imprisoned.

To bribe? Ready to gift a car? Alan Wilson's spirits lifted a bit, but just one car? Seeming to be nothing, he said, "Isn't that good? I can take a military vehicle."

"Officer Allen? You'll know when you come out and take a look." Schuler has already seen the greed of this British liaison officer. In fact, the current British civil servants in the British-occupied area are greedy, but it's just a matter of more or less.

William Giselle has already learned through channels whether Alan Wilson, who came forward to negotiate with a German company, is worth showing favor to. After being prompted by the same greedy British civil servants, Mercedes-Benz has already known Alan Wilson. prospects for investment.

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It is highly valued by the current head of the British civil servants, and it is only logical to make a win now.

Leading Alan Wilson out of the villa and onto the lawn outside, Schuler directly lifted the canvas, and a Mercedes-Benz sedan that could definitely be called a luxury in 1945 appeared in front of Alan Wilson.

This car is full of muscular beauty, which is different from the cars of later generations. The body is extremely pure black, which is very eye-catching. It is a rare treasure at first glance.

And Schuler's words confirmed Alan Wilson's conjecture, "I don't know if the Allen liaison officer has heard of a Mercedes-Benz 0k bulletproof car?"

"I've heard of it, this..." Alan Wilson stammered rarely, pointing to the mouth of the car in front of him, but he couldn't keep up with his brain. He had heard the name of the Mercedes-Benz 0k bulletproof car in the second period, and Hitler was a loyal fan of the Mercedes-Benz company. , Hitler, who was imprisoned in the beer hall riot, the greatest wish of the abbreviation of the prison letter, is to have a Mercedes-Benz car of his own.

This wish came true after he became Chancellor of Germany. Because he was loved by Hitler, Mercedes-Benz was very proud of it, and built an exclusive car for Hitler himself - 0k.

"Oh, I didn't expect Liaison Officer Allen to know so much about Germany. I think I understand why you are in charge of supporting German companies in the British-occupied area." Schuler changed the subject when he said this, "It's a pity that the Mercedes-Benz 0k bulletproof car , only ten cars were produced in total, which were given to high-ranking German officials and foreign heads of state at that time, and there should be one in Moscow now. We don’t have any anymore.”

"In front of you is the Mercedes-Benz 0k2 bulletproof car. A total of 88 vehicles have been produced. It is equipped with the same engine and supercharger, and the output is 200 horsepower at 1,200 rpm. The other configurations are the same as the Mercedes-Benz 0k bulletproof car. The doors The inner wall is equipped with bulletproof steel plates, the tires are covered with bulletproof rubber cloth woven with special steel wires, and a few pocket guns can be placed in the dark inside the car for self-defense.”

Schuler eloquently introduced, "Even if it is this type of car, there is only one Mercedes-Benz now. And when the production line is stagnant, there will be no latecomers. I don't know if Liaison Officer Alan likes this gift."

"This gift is too expensive." Alan Wilson withdrew his longing gaze and refused in an uncertain tone.

The refusal is not firm, that is, it is firm not to refuse. Schuler took a panoramic view of Alan Wilson's performance, and said in a different tone, "It's just a trophy now. The U.S. military has a car owned by Hitler himself, and it is now used to As a means of transportation, it’s no big deal.”

"That's it!" Alan Wilson swallowed a mouthful of spit. If it is preserved properly, it won't be worth eighteen million dollars in a few decades? This is not a car, it is almost a pile of gold.

"This is a personal gift from the Mercedes-Benz company to the representatives of the occupied areas. It shows the determination of the Mercedes-Benz company to cooperate with the United Kingdom and restore the German economy. Don't misunderstand Mr. Allen." Schuler opened the car door while speaking, "This is also to show the friendship between Britain and Germany."

Can it be given to the queen to show the friendship between Britain and Germany? Giving it to Alan Wilson was a bribe, but Alan Wilson, who had been overwhelmed by greed, easily accepted the kindness of Mercedes-Benz. He was indeed running for the British Empire in the Ruhr area and needed a means of transportation.

"I know in my heart that Mercedes-Benz is very willing to participate in the post-war reconstruction!" Alan Wilson restrained his greed and asked Schuler's purpose, "If you have any difficulties, you can just kick them out."

"Such a considerate liaison officer is in the British-occupied area, I believe that the German economy will recover soon." Schuler first gave a small compliment, and then said, "Mercedes-Benz wants to resume the car production business."

"It can't be done." Although Alan Wilson accepted the bribe, he still gave a flat refusal, and then changed the subject, "Things have to be done step by step, and any hasty actions will be counterproductive."

oh? Schuler frowned, and heard Alan Wilson say, "The business needs to recover slowly, starting with car repairs. If Mercedes-Benz can facilitate the repair of military vehicles of the British occupation army, I believe that the business will be resumed." The day is not far away, start from the basics."

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