Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 621: Deeper Strategic Considerations

Hermann clenched his fists and frowned, obviously dissatisfied with Hidler's calm attitude. He walked to Hidler's desk, looked directly into the eyes of the head of state, and said firmly: "Head of State, we must take tough measures against China! The concession of the Bird Empire in China not only represents our economic interests, but also the dignity and face of our empire! Su Zhengyang's request is simply trampling on our dignity. We can't let him achieve his goal so easily!"

Hidler seemed unusually calm. He smiled, snapped his fingers, and then slowly said, "German, I understand your anger, but we must calmly analyze the current situation. Su Zhengyang's request was not a whim, but the result of careful consideration. What he values ​​is not those weak countries, but the response and attitude of our two world powers, the Bird Empire and the United States."

Germann was stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion: "So what? Our Bird Empire is one of the most powerful countries in the world. How can we be threatened by a small country like China?"

Hiedler shook his head and continued, "What Su Zhengyang wants is not only the return of the concession, but also the attitude of our two great powers. If we continue to be tough and refuse to compromise, then he will continue to take action against the Bird Concession and the Mi Concession. Don't underestimate this young Chinese president. His toughness and iron-bloodedness will far exceed the world's perception of him."

Hearing this, German became even more angry: "Then we should send our invincible iron-blooded army to teach China a profound lesson! Let them know that our Bird Empire is invincible!"

Hidler shook his head gently, his eyes revealing a thoughtful gleam: "Hermann, we can't let anger cloud our minds. War is not the only way to solve problems. Sometimes, compromise and concession are also a kind of wisdom. What we need to consider is not only the immediate interests, but also the long-term future."

Hermann seemed moved by Hiedler's words. He was silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "So what you mean is..."

Hidler looked at the map of Europe on the wall with a determined look, as if he had already drawn a new map in his mind. He turned to Hermann and spoke slowly: "Hermann, we need to look at the whole of Europe, not just a small concession. The goal of the Bird Empire is to include the whole of Europe in our territory. Under such a grand blueprint, the two concessions in China seem insignificant."

After hearing this, Hermann frowned, obviously unable to understand Hidler's decision. He asked in confusion: "Führer, you are known for your toughness. Why are you so soft on this matter? Although China is a big country in the East, the dispute with us in Europe is not enough for you to make such concessions."

Hidler smiled slightly. He knew Hermann's doubts very well, so he patiently explained: "Hermann, do you remember the Chinese military strategy? 'Make friends with distant countries and attack nearby ones.' Today, the rise of China is unstoppable. They have strong military strength and profound cultural heritage. Instead of being enemies with them and consuming our strength, it is better to establish friendly relations with them and use their strength to promote our cause."

After hearing this, Hermann nodded thoughtfully, but was still somewhat puzzled: "Führer, what good will it bring to us if we establish friendly relations with China? Can we conquer the whole of Europe with their support alone?"

Hidler turned around and faced Hermann, his eyes deep and firm: "Hermann, you must understand that our strategic vision cannot just stay on the immediate interests. The warming of relations with China is not only to add an ally, but more importantly to break the tacit understanding among the European anti-aggression allies. England, France and the Russian Empire, these old military powers, although they are temporarily suppressed by us, but they have a deep foundation. It is not easy for us to achieve a decisive victory in a short period of time."

Hermann nodded, expressing his understanding. "What the Führer said is absolutely right. These old powers should not be underestimated. Although they are at a disadvantage on the surface, they still have the possibility of turning the tables."

Hidler continued to analyze, "However, if we can establish friendly relations with China, the entire situation will be reversed. China now has a world-class military level. Their joining will be a great help to us and make our opponents feel a huge pressure. Such pressure is enough to force them to reconsider their position."

Hermann pondered for a moment, then raised a question: "Prime Minister, what you said makes sense. However, we cannot ignore that Fuso is also our ally, and there is a deep hatred between Fuso and China. In this context, how can we maintain friendly relations with China?"

Hidler smiled slightly, and seemed confident: "Hermann, this is where we need wisdom. We cannot directly intervene in the conflict between Fuso and China. But we can use this conflict to skillfully handle the relationship with the two countries. For example, we can support Fuso on certain issues while maintaining cooperation with China in other aspects. As long as we handle it properly, it will not affect our relations with the two countries."

Germann looked worried and frowned. He pointed to the locations of Fuso and China on the map and said, "Headmaster, China has officially declared war on Fuso. If Fuso loses this war, it will greatly affect the overall strategic situation of our invasion alliance. After all, Fuso is our important ally in this region."

Hidler looked at the map with an unusually calm expression. He shook his head and said slowly, "Hermann, you have to understand that in this world, there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends, only eternal interests. The dispute between Fuso and China has nothing to do with us directly."

Hermann seemed a little puzzled: "Prime Minister, but we are allies with Fuso. If they lose, how can we just ignore them?"

Hidler smiled and explained, "German, you are wrong. The alliance between us and Fuso is only based on the exchange of interests. As long as there are enough interests, anyone can become our ally. Even if Fuso is destroyed by China, as long as we can maintain a good relationship with China, we may be able to pull China onto our ship in the future."

After hearing this, Hermann fell into deep thought. He carefully recalled Hidler's words and gradually understood the farsightedness of the leader. He nodded and said, "The leader is wise. I understand. As long as we can maintain a good relationship with China, even if Fuso loses, it will not have a big impact on our overall strategic situation."

Hidler nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Not only that, if we can establish a solid alliance with China, then the strength of our invasion alliance will be greatly enhanced. China has world-class military standards and a bright future. Their joining will make us even stronger."

Hermann was suddenly enlightened after hearing this. He was deeply impressed by Hitler's wisdom and foresight, and said sincerely: "Führer, you have a unique vision. I believe that under your leadership, we will be able to achieve our great goal of conquest."