"Have the Poles been kicked in the head by a donkey?" Cheng Qianfan was shocked, "They occupied a small town in Germany
"God only knows what the Poles are thinking in their minds." Peter sighed, "The German head of state has long been dissatisfied with Poland. This is tantamount to handing the reason for war into the hands of the Germans."
The two came to the inner lounge, and Cheng Qianfan opened the curtain on the wall, revealing a map of the world.
Poland is located in the east of Europe.
It borders Soviet Russia to the east, Germany to the west, Czechoslovakia to the south, and the Baltic Sea to the north. It is an important military location.
After World War I, according to the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles, Britain and France dismembered Germany and assigned the Danzig region that originally belonged to Germany to Poland.
In recent years, Germany has been asking Poland for the Danzig area. Poland not only refused harshly, but also took the opportunity to bite Czechoslovakia when Germany invaded and occupied the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.
At that time, Poland took advantage of the situation and put forward territorial demands for Cesin, a Polish-populated area in the northern Czech Republic.
Poland's territorial demands were exactly the same as those of Germany. They both required Czechoslovakia to cede its territory on the grounds that the area was inhabited by its own ethnic group.
However, if the Germans in the Sudetenland are indeed the majority, then the territory of Cieshin demanded by Poland is entirely due to the greed of the Poles.
Because, even for this so-called cosmetic reason proposed by Poland, the prerequisite that the Teqing area is a Polish gathering area does not exist.
There are a total of 228,000 people living in this 1,650 square kilometers of land, of which 140,000 are Czechs. In other words, Czechs are the majority on this land. , the reason for the so-called Polish gathering area does not exist at all.
At that time, the Poles stationed troops on the border of Czechoslovakia and made moves to cooperate with Germany at any time in using force to carve up Czechoslovakia.
In the end, while Germany got the Sudetenland as it wished, Poland also got the Teqing area as it wished.
It is said that the German head of state was very angry about what the Poles did. He angrily denounced the Poles as shameless thieves who were snatching meat from Germany's mouth.
"Lugen said that the incident in the Teqing area angered their head of state. In that person's heart, the degree of offense the Poles had against him in this matter was even as much as the shame brought by the Danzig area." Cheng Qianfan He sneered and said.
Lugen is a German businessman who has business dealings with Jiujiu Trading.
In addition, this person has a background in the German Consulate General in Shanghai, which makes him a semi-open German diplomatic intelligence agent.
"Do you think Germany will declare war on Poland?" Cheng Qianfan used a magnifying glass to search on the map. Obviously, he could not find the German town on the German-Polish border that was involved in this incident. He could only roughly estimate its location. , and mark it with a pencil.
"It depends on the intensity of the German publicity on this matter," Pitt said.
Cheng Qianfan nodded and understood.
If the German side suppressed the matter and did not allow the newspapers to report it, it means that the Germans do not want to go to war.
On the contrary, if this matter is widely spread, it means that the Germans are ready for war:
The Treaty of Versailles is extremely hated in Germany, or in other words, Germans hate all acts of oppression and aggression against the country. If this matter becomes known to everyone in Germany, it means that the German government has no intention of suppressing this matter, because, In this atmosphere, the Germans have no other choice but to start a war!
Then Cheng Qianfan saw that Peter's expression was very serious, and he couldn't help but asked in a low voice, "Is the German propaganda agency promoting this?"
Pitt nodded, "Now the front pages of all newspapers in Germany are photos of the corpses of Polish soldiers killed by the Germans."
He was a little irritated, "What's more, the Poles also gave a four-minute radio speech announcing that they had occupied the town and scolded the Germans."
Peter took the cigarette handed over by Cheng Qianfan and added, "It is said that the scolding was very unpleasant, and Germans will never stand that kind of thing."
"Are the Poles crazy? Don't they know what this behavior means?" Cheng Qianfan couldn't believe it. He frowned, "Could it be that the Germans directed and acted on their own to find excuses for the war?"
"There are also a lot of discussions about this in the country. Mr. Madier said that some people within the Ministry of Defense believe that this is an excuse for the war directed and staged by the Germans, as if..." Peter paused and made a metaphor, "It is as if Two years ago, the Japanese said some soldiers were missing."
Cheng Qianfan didn't like this metaphor Peter made.
Neither Cheng Qianfan nor Kentaro Miyazaki likes this metaphor.
"So, do some people still think that this was not directed and staged by the Germans?" Cheng Qianfan showed a surprised expression, "Some people think that it was really the Poles who crossed the border and attacked and occupied a German town?"
"Why is it impossible?" Peter shrugged and said with a cold snort, "My friend, you don't understand the Poles. I won't be surprised how crazy things they do."
He looked at Cheng Qianfan and said, "Don't forget the Teqing area."
Obviously, Peter also had a very bad impression of the Poles. He felt that the Poles were very obsessed with expanding their territory and restoring the glory of their ancestors, and they had simply gone crazy.
"Whether it was directed and acted by the Germans or the crazy provocation of the Poles." Cheng Qianfan exhaled a stream of smoke from his nose and said lightly, "In short, the German-Polish war is inevitable."
Peter took a deep drag on his cigarette and nodded seriously, "Yes, war is inevitable."
Cheng Qianfan heard that the 'war' in Peter's mouth was different from what he said, and he frowned, "You mean, if Germany declares war on Poland, France might declare war on Germany?"
"It is not possible, it is necessary to declare war on Germany." Pitt said with a serious expression, "And not only the powerful France, but also our ally the British will also declare war on Germany."
He emphasized, "We have an alliance with Poland!"
Britain and France signed a defensive military alliance agreement with Poland, as well as a security treaty between Britain and France towards Poland.
According to the treaty, Britain and France promised to provide military assistance to Poland in the event of foreign aggression.
Therefore, once Germany invaded Poland, Britain and France considered this an act of aggression. According to their treaty obligations, they had to choose to declare war on Germany.
"Since Germany dares to take the initiative to go to war, it means that they are ready for war." Cheng Qianfan shook his head, "I don't think we are ready for war."
Peter liked the word "we" that Cheng Qianfan said very much, thinking that this friend and business partner who was close to Japan subconsciously revealed his closeness to France.
"Don't worry, my friend." Peter's eyes flashed, "During the European War, we were able to beat the Germans to their knees and beg for mercy, and it will be the same this time."
He even picked up the half bottle of red wine on the table in Cheng Qianfan's lounge and poured two glasses of wine.
"Even our stupid British allies are still gathering in the English Channel. The powerful French Army has single-handedly turned the Germans' war of aggression into the defense of Berlin." Peter said confidently.
"This is the best." Cheng Qianfan was overjoyed, "The stronger France is, the better our lives will be."
He raised his glass and said, "Cheers, my friend."
Cheng Qianfan clinked glasses with Peter, "For the mighty France!"
"For mighty France!" Peter was very happy.
"Perhaps, without the blood of French soldiers, the Poles could destroy Germany in three months." Cheng Qianfan chuckled.
Peter was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter. He doubled over with laughter and spilled the wine in his glass.
He understood where his friend's joke came from.
When Germany demanded to take back the Danzig Corridor, Poland was very firm and refused to agree.
The Poles even warned Germany that if they dared to return to the Danzig Corridor, Poland would be really angry. The angry Polish cavalry could destroy Germany in three months!
Pete, whose stomach hurt from laughing so hard, pointed at Cheng Qianfan and said, "This joke is so funny, it made me laugh to death."
After calming down, Peter said seriously:
If there is a country on this planet that can destroy Germany in three months, then it can only be the powerful France.
Sure enough, war broke out.
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At around 11 o'clock in the morning, Shanghai received a telegram from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean:
The Germans launched an attack on Poland an hour ago, at around 4 a.m. local time in Germany.
Germany declares war on Poland.
Cheng Qianfan stayed with Pete in the investigation team office of the Political Department all day.
They had intensive telegram exchanges with Marseille, France.
In the afternoon, intelligence about the half-day situation of the German-Polish War arrived in Shanghai.
The Germans were indeed well prepared for this war.
The German mechanized forces such as tanks and cars, supported by the Luftwaffe, quickly crossed the German-Polish border and launched a 'crazy' onslaught on Poland.
The Poles tried to resist, but soon they could no longer hold on under the fierce German offensive.
According to the gossip that Mr. Madier received from the munitions and logistics department of the French Ministry of Defense, after the German attack, only
In just two hours, the Poles could no longer bear it, and the Polish government sent a telegram to Britain asking for help.
Peter let loose and told Cheng Qianfan that the British would definitely not pay attention.
"Why?" Cheng Qianfan asked in surprise, "Isn't there an alliance to protect Poland's security?"
"The British are cowards. Their soldiers dare not fight." Peter sneered at his British friends. "The French have the final say on matters on the European continent. If we don't speak first, the British will not dare to take a stand."
He said to Cheng Qianfan with a slightly proud expression, "Just watch, the British will not pay attention to the Poles. When the Poles realize they have made a mistake, they will come to ask the powerful France to fulfill their alliance."
Sure enough, when it was getting dark, a call came from France saying that the Poles had called Britain and France respectively, asking Britain and France to send planes to bomb German air bases on the western front to contain Germany's attack on Poland.
Everything was just as Pete expected.
This time, however, Pete was no longer triumphant.
Because according to Mr. Madier's telegram, neither the British nor the French government responded to the Poles——
The Polish people sent urgent telegrams one after another, but received no response as if they were lost in the ocean!
"Teacher, why did Britain and France fail to fulfill their alliance and immediately declare war on the Germans?" Cheng Qianfan asked Imamura Hyōtaro in confusion.
After dinner, he came to see Mr. Imamura without stopping.
Cheng Qianfan knew that if he wanted to know and see through the fog of war in the distant Atlantic Ocean, Teacher Imamura would have the fastest information. The most important thing was that Hyōtaro Imamura, the counselor of the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, would personally explain it to him.
The reason why he is so urgent is because Cheng Qianfan knows that the headquarters' sources of information about changes in the international situation are lagging behind. The international situation information he has obtained will become an important source of information for the headquarters to understand changes in the international situation.
Current situation information analyzed and determined by Japan’s senior diplomats!
"What do you think is the reason why Britain and France supported the restoration of Poland?" Imamura Hyōtaro did not directly answer the student's question, but gave Kentaro a small test in class.
"The teacher told Kentaro this." Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully, "There are two main reasons why Britain and France support the restoration of Poland."
"One is to contain Germany from both sides."
"Although Germany was defeated in the European War, it still has strength and will definitely rise again."
“When Germany rises again, Britain and France can unite with Poland to form a double-teaming situation against Germany.
Hyōtaro Imamura nodded slightly and motioned to the student whose face was still a little swollen to continue.
"The second purpose is to contain Soviet Russia."
"Red Soviet Russia is the enemy of the free world." Cheng Qianfan said with a serious expression.
"The many times the Polish people were destroyed in history were all related to Tsarist Russia. It can be said that Poland and the Russians are feuding people."
"Poland is restored and becomes a neighbor of Soviet Russia again. It can contain Soviet Russia." Cheng Qianfan said.
"So, what do you think of Poland's performance after its restoration? Did it obediently obey the arrangements of Britain and France? Did it realize the strategic intentions of Britain and France?" Hyōtaro Imamura asked.
Cheng Qianfan frowned and thought.
"When the Soviet Union was founded, the Poles sent troops to the Soviet Union. Although they did not contain the Soviet Union, they did help." Cheng Qianfan said.
"No." Imamura Hyōtaro shook his head, "Kentaro, you are wrong."
Cheng Qianfan frowned in confusion and said respectfully, "Teacher, please help the students clear up their doubts."
"Britain and France need Poland to contain Soviet Russia. However, when Poland has just regained its independence, Britain and France actually do not approve of Poland sending troops to interfere with Soviet Russia." Hyoutaro Imamura said, "In other words, the attitude of Britain and France is that if If Poland has the ability, it can intervene. If Poland does not have the ability but does this, it will cause trouble for Britain and France."
Cheng Qianfan thought seriously, and soon he showed a look of joy, "Teacher, the student understands."
"As soon as Poland was restored to its own country, it began to interfere in the Soviet revolution, and it was the country that interfered the most seriously. Therefore, Poland was almost destroyed by the Soviet Union. If it were not for the intervention of Britain and France, Poland would have been destroyed just after its restoration." Cheng Qianfan said, "Poland is causing trouble everywhere. In order to prevent Poland from being destroyed, it almost forced Britain and France to directly send troops to intervene in Soviet Russia. This is what Britain and France tried their best to avoid."
Cheng Qianfan's eyes shone with confidence and wisdom. He looked slightly proud and said, "The same is true in Germany. When Germany was seeking the Sudetenland, the Poles not only did not stop it, but also took advantage of it. The Germans were very interested in Poland." People's behavior is disgusting, and Britain and France will also feel uncomfortable in their hearts."
"So, Kentaro." Hyōtaro Imamura looked at Kentaro Miyazaki with a smile, "Do you now understand why Britain and France have not fulfilled their security alliance with Poland and declared war on Germany?"
"Because Poland is disobedient, Britain and France are not happy." Cheng Qianfan thought, "So, Britain and France deliberately ignored the Poles' cry for help, watched the Poles being beaten by the Germans until they hurt, and then Britain and France declared war. Sending troops can not only curb the Germans' war ambitions, but also teach the disobedient Poland a lesson through the Germans."
Imamura Hyoutaro was very happy. He nodded with satisfaction. He was very pleased that Miyazaki Kentaro could understand his enlightenment.
"What kind of trend does the teacher think this war will take?" Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but ask.
"Poland initially lost most of its territory, and Britain and France fought fiercely with the Germans in Poland, eventually forcing Germany to spit out part of Poland's territory." Hyoutaro Imamura said, and suddenly he frowned, "There is one thing worth noting, he said..."
"Which point?" Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but ask.
"Soviet Russians." Hyōtaro Imamura said with a serious expression.
"What the teacher means is that the Soviet Russians may intervene in this war?" Cheng Qianfan asked with a frown, "Who will the Soviet Russians declare war on? The Germans? The British? The French?"
As he said that, he shook his head and said, "Soviet Russia and the Germans have just signed a secret agreement. So, their target is Britain and France?"
His brows furrowed even more tightly, "It's impossible. The Soviets wouldn't do this unless they were crazy."
As he said this, he "finally understood," and his eyes lit up, "What does the teacher mean, is the Soviet Union going to take action against Poland?" "
Hyōtaro Imamura nodded, "Otherwise, why do you think the Soviet Russians signed a secret treaty with Germany?"
As he spoke, he snorted coldly, "Britain and France have been giving in to Germany step by step, thinking of prompting Germany to attack the Soviet Union eastward. Neither Germany nor the Soviet Union was fooled."
He said with a serious expression, "I have been studying why the Germans betrayed the empire and made peace with the Soviets. Now that they have taken action against the Poles, everything is clear."
Hyotarō Imamura said, "Poland is a gift on the table of the Germans and Soviet Russians."
"Every time the Poles destroyed their country, it was related to Tsarist Russia." Cheng Qianfan couldn't help but laugh, "The teacher is wise and has seen through everything long ago. It seems that the Soviet Union really can't help but attack Poland."
He looked at Hyōtaro Imamura, "So, what is the teacher's judgment on this war?"
"A small part of Poland remains. The Germans, Britain and France were fighting fiercely in Poland. At this time, the Soviet Russians were thieves and came up to take a big bite of Poland. Then everyone was wary of the Soviet Russians." Imamura Hyoutaro's expression He said solemnly and confidently, "Three parties that fear each other, Poland will be a quagmire of war in Europe."
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