Chapter 961 D-Day (22)

"Before elaborating on the theory of living space, I would like to ask whether the bigger the space, the better?" Hoffmann turned to Speer who asked the question.

The latter shook his head hesitantly: "Obviously not. The living space beyond the ability is not wealth but a burden."

Hoffman nodded: "Your idea is very rational. There is a ready-made example before us - Japan. Its territory starts from the mainland, including Manchuria, Korea, the coast of China and several islands, including the Philippines and East India. , the entire Southeast Asia of the Indochina Peninsula, and now India. Their emperor is said to want Australia and New Zealand, and the army wants the Russian Far East and Siberia. Recently, someone in Tokyo is saying that more than 1 million Germans can build an American republic. Why can’t 3 million Japanese descendants build an American republic?”

Everyone laughed: they felt ridiculous for Japan's arrogance.

"The territory now controlled by Japan has exceeded 10 million square kilometers, which is larger than the entire Europe combined. Is it enough living space for Japan, which has a population of less than 100 million? Can it hold it?"

Everyone shook their heads.

"If we were different from Japan, would we be able to control such a large area?"

Everyone thought hard about the map, and finally found out that it seemed difficult to hold on. Even if it was held temporarily, it would surely fall apart over time, because there are nearly 600 million other ethnic groups in this 10 million territory.

"So last year in Europe, General Horikichi was very worried about Japan's future when he communicated with me. The more Japan wins, the more arrogant the middle and lower-level officers become, and the less they know where Japan's power will end. According to his idea, The best thing is to capture India and then build India into the homeland, and don’t need anything else..." Hoffman explained, "So after returning to China, he used various means to promote three tasks:

First, withdraw troops from the quagmire of mainland China as soon as possible. Once Indian rule is consolidated, mainland China will abandon all but a few ports;

Second, cease war with the United States as soon as possible, and even transfer some of its interests in Southeast Asia to seize time to develop India. The British in India have a certain foundation for industrialization. If they continue to develop for 15-20 years, they will be able to achieve results. By then, Manchuria, Korea, and Taiwan will be able to become independent, and all Southeast Asian countries will be independent;

Third, resolutely oppose the invasion of Australia and New Zealand - anyone who advocates it will be eliminated! "

Only then did everyone understand why the voice of "entering Australia and New Zealand" was suppressed. This was a general that even the emperor dared to replace. The senior officials had read the secret report sent by Cole and were very familiar with Japan's political situation.

The idea of ​​"replacing the homeland" surprised everyone, but anyone who has learned a little military knowledge will know that Japan's defense system, which stretches nearly 10,000 kilometers, cannot be maintained for a long time and will inevitably collapse.

"Horikoshi views India as the location of Japan's new hope, as the future homeland of Japan, at least as the second Japan - his attitude towards other regions is different." Hoffman smiled, "His foresight I admire Zhuo Shi very much, but there is one thing I disagree with. I don’t agree with his view that India can be built into the same country as China in 15-20 years.”

Speer asked: "You don't think it's possible to develop so fast?"

"As long as you are determined, it will take 15-20 years to develop to a level close to the current level of Japan. If this sentence was from the 1900s, I think it can basically be done, but he just ignored one factor..." Hoffman He emphasized, "We are standing at the starting point of a new round of technological revolution. The next 15-20 years will be an era of great explosion. Japan has too much time to catch up. How can it still have the ability to develop India to the same level? So I think In the short term, Japan will not only be unable to accelerate the industrialization of India, but will continue to suck blood from India - just like they continue to bring gold from India to buy equipment and supplies from us. "

When talking about this matter, everyone laughed and thought it was the most worthwhile deal the head of state had ever made.

"We have actually reached the threshold of a new round of scientific revolution: the emergence of jets means the end of piston engines; the emergence of rockets means the end of super cannons and train guns; the emergence of helicopters and rapid motorization means the end of With the five million-scale standing army coming to an end; the research on super bombs means that the million-scale conventional war will come to an end - a city as big as Stalingrad can be done with 1-2 super bombs Sweep it."

Except for a few people such as Speer, Himmler and Bowman, everyone else didn't know what the "super bomb" was, but seeing how serious Hoffman said it, they thought it wouldn't be too outrageous.

"Japan's problem is that its local strength is too small and India's is too big. It's like trying to drag a Tiger tank with a 300-horsepower engine. It's not impossible, but it's as slow as a snail. But if it's the other way around, using the powerful German mainland "What about developing small areas?" Hoffman laughed at himself, "Many people criticized me for not going to Eastern Europe to occupy land, but instead starting with Denmark in Northern Europe. They thought it was not elegant, but why should I keep Denmark? Do they dare to make trouble with me?"

Speer suddenly realized: "You are doing this for Greenland and Iceland!"

"Greenland is too big and too cold. I'm afraid there will be no hope of construction in my lifetime, but Iceland is different." Hofmann said, "Iceland covers an area of ​​more than 100,000 square kilometers, which is larger than Ireland." It’s big, but what’s the population? It’s only 120,000! I can double it by sending an army there, and then we can have a referendum on the spot.”

"Ha..." Everyone laughed, and Ribbentrop even took the lead in applauding, cheering for the rogue spirit of the head of state.

"Does Denmark not want to develop Iceland? No! Denmark is too small, with too few people, insufficient strength, and no ability to do so. But it is not a difficult task for us. If we take Iceland and add Ireland to cooperate, I will control Great Britain. If the British dare not be honest, it will be easy to cut off their trade lines!"

Everyone agreed.

"Iceland is the appetizer I prepared for Germany. I also prepared a second home for Germany."

"Second home?" Faced with the new term that the head of state came up with, everyone was confused.

"The first homeland is Germany, and the second homeland is the Republic of America. Otherwise, why would I cultivate a German country in South America? There are seaports, farms, and various minerals there. The enemies in the north and south are not strong, and this is a very empty territory with a low population density. Why can't we immigrate there? I plan to export 3-5 million Germans there in the short term, and then build an industrial system with all my strength, and slowly become the power projection base of the German Empire. Will Americans still be able to call the shots in America as before?"

When talking about this, everyone smiled. The head of state obviously made a good move by taking action in South America. At present, the land area of ​​the Republic of America is nearly 500,000 square kilometers, and most of it is suitable for human habitation, but the population is only more than 2 million. If it were placed in Europe, wouldn't the major powers fight for it? This is not all of the American Republic, because it currently only includes the territory of three states. The last state with a large German population, Mato Grosso do Sul (350,000 square kilometers, population of 1 million), will soon join the American Republic. In the future, the American Republic will have more than 800,000 square kilometers, but the population will only be 3 million.

"So if the Italians want to make Brazil Italian, I will reject it without hesitation. Don't even think about it! Japan wants to make Brazil Japanese, too! This land can only belong to Germany. Whoever steals it from me will be beaten!"

Looking at the large piece of land on the map, thinking about the population on it, and looking at the rich resources and good development space, everyone agreed with the head of state's point of view that this God-given land must be held in their hands. With Iceland and this place, everyone has a deeper understanding of not expanding into Eastern Europe.

"I plan to use 30-50 years to build this land into the level of a developed European country, with a population of more than 20 million, of which Germans must account for more than 80%. In order to achieve this ratio, non-German immigrants will not be allowed in the short term. In the event that the leaders of Germany in Europe are unworthy in the future and lose their hegemony, the German nation can still rely on the Republic of America to make a comeback, build the Fourth Reich of Germany, continue to compete with Britain, France, the United States, Italy, and Russia, and recover European territory. The Republic of America is not our colony, nor is it Germany's native land... Consider it our brother country."

Everyone nodded knowingly. Iceland is Germany's short-term living space, and the Republic of America is a long-term living space - at least Germany does not need to worry about living space before this land reaches its carrying capacity. As for the future, no one here can control it. Not to mention them, even their children and grandchildren are retired.

"So there will be three development plans after the armistice: one is the European Reconstruction Plan; the second is the African Construction Plan; the third is the German Homeland Construction Plan. These three plans are closely linked and inseparable. Germany is the core of these three plans. We must be politically first, military first, technological first, and economic first. As long as we can ensure that we are in a continuous development process, Germany is a well-deserved global leader."

"Führer, your idea is grand and inspiring, although it is unlikely that the empire will fall to the point where it needs the help of the American Republic."

Hoffman smiled slightly: "Maybe, who can say what will happen in the future? I, an Austrian, will become the German Führer? Even if I don't, isn't it good to leave an excuse to write fantasy novels?... In 2200 AD, the German Empire was defeated in the new world war, the European territory was tragically divided, the people were in poverty, and fled to America. A hero rose up on the American continent and eventually led the German people to restore the world hegemony..."

Everyone laughed, and Goebbels said that he was considering organizing a writing competition for the novel after the war - it was called the "Führer Cup".

While they were laughing, Ribbentrop received a breaking news. His expression changed drastically and he said quickly: "Führer, something happened to the Italians!"