Chapter 264 Should I play this card? (First update!) If you want to be rich, build roads first. Cun Yunsheng always keeps this classic saying in mind. Therefore, in addition to road construction, railway construction has also been elevated to the agenda. The main thing is to connect major cities in series. Myanmar had been run by the British army for hundreds of years, so the railways in major cities had already been built. But Siam was not so lucky. The benefits of smooth roads are indeed visible to the naked eye. Therefore, Cun Yunsheng's idea at this moment is to build a railway to connect various countries on the Indochina Peninsula. "Tuanzuo, what you are thinking is really far away. The railway tracks need steel. How can we have so much steel? There are also sleepers and so on. These all take time." Meng Fanglia couldn't help but rolled his eyes.

sleeper? Cun Yunsheng was stunned. Yes! In this era, railway construction required sleepers, and sleepers could not be obtained immediately by cutting down the trees. How many processes are required and so on. That is, if he needed to build a railroad, he would now have to think about making sleepers. But it was naturally impossible for Cun Yunsheng to do such a time-consuming thing. So he came up with the idea of ​​using cement instead of sleepers. However, the grade required for this cement is also very high. With current technology, I don’t know if it can be successful. There are still too few talents on hand. "So Tuanzu, even if we want to build a railway and we don't have steel, we should wait until steel production increases before we consider it." Meng Fanglia felt that one sentence had dispelled the other party's obsession. He also knows the advantages of railways, but isn’t there no steel now? If there was steel, he would definitely support it with both hands. "Got it." Cun Yunsheng nodded. He also knew that industrial development cannot be accomplished in just a few sentences. "Commander, William is here." At this time, a staff officer walked in and said seriously. Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng frowned slightly. "Why is he here?" "It should be an emergency." The staff officer quickly explained.

Because William’s expression was not very good-looking, he looked very worried. "Is it about the canal?" Cun Yunsheng muttered, then went to the conference room. "Cun, we need your help." As soon as he saw Cun Yunsheng, William stood up and said urgently. "????" Cun Yunsheng looked at the other party with a blank expression. What the hell? Need his help? He is just a little colonel, what can he do to help? "Mr. William, are you overestimating my ability? I am just a small colonel with only a few people at my disposal. How can I help you?" Cun Yunsheng felt a little baffled. "Cun, now the canal is blocked, and the communication between Asia and Europe is interrupted. This is not a good thing for our trade." William started talking about the canal. "But what does it have to do with me?" Cun Yunsheng said still calmly. "The equipment you requested has not been delivered yet. Now the canal is blocked. Aren't you anxious?" William asked doubtfully. Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng looked calmer. "in a hurry." "????" William was confused. Was he still worried? Isn't it normal to be in a hurry? Why does the other party seem calmer than him? "But what can I do if I am anxious? Can the canal be dredged if I am anxious?" Cun Yunsheng said calmly. If it was before, he would definitely be anxious. But now that the important equipment has arrived, relying on Fertig's ability, his preliminary industrial plan should be able to be completed. As for the missing equipment, take your time. He believes it can always be solved. There is nothing that money cannot solve these days. If there is, then there is not enough money. "Mr. William, tell me directly what your purpose is." "I don't believe you would come all the way here to find me because of these devices." Cun Yunsheng sneered as if he had already seen through the other party's purpose. As expected, William seemed surprised when his true purpose was revealed. He also didn't expect that he was fully prepared before coming. Thinking of this, William chuckled.

"Cun, I really can't hide it from you." "Let's just tell you what the purpose is." Cun Yunsheng was too lazy to answer him. "I heard that your troops captured the French Indochina Navy fleet." As soon as William finished speaking, he saw Cun Yun staring at him. Is it for the navy fleet? Originally he thought they were discussing the canal. The result turned out to be running towards the fleet in his own hands. Isn't it just for these battleships that he worked so hard? As a result, someone wanted to pick peaches now. How could he agree? Even if Stilwell dares to attack his fleet, he will find a way to kill him. Is William really not afraid of death? Or am I too merciful? Do you feel that your knife is not sharp enough? "Oh? Mr. William, is your country also interested in these three melons and two dates? They are all junk." Cun Yunsheng clicked his tongue, with an expression as if the German Empire could even take a fancy to these junk. As expected, William's face looked a little ugly. Although it is some junk goods, the quantity is not cheap. What's more important is that Germany now lacks battleships. Even if he is a piece of junk, it is enough to be used as cannon fodder. "Cun, just say whatever conditions you have. We hope you can release these prisoners, including returning those battleships. We will definitely give you a satisfactory answer." William took a deep breath and said respectfully. Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng waved his hand and said calmly. "I am just a small colonel. You need to talk to General Stilwell about releasing the prisoners. As for those warships that have been towed away by the Siamese Navy and their hull numbers have been changed, you should talk to them." As expected, when he heard this, William was instantly stunned. What does it mean? Can't talk? Who doesn't know that Siam's Zheng dynasty was supported by the other party. Didn’t the Siamese Navy obey his words obediently? Suddenly, William's face looked a little ugly. "Cun, we are trying to figure out how to transport the equipment over. You know, now that the canal is blocked, the risk is very high. We don't know when we can transport it over." Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng narrowed his eyes and looked at the other party.

"Threaten me?" "No, I'm just stating the facts." William spread his hands to express that he was just stating the facts. Who knew that Cun Yunsheng was not threatened at all, but asked instead. "Mr. William, what gives you the courage to think that you will win? Is it because the canal is blocked? The British Indian Ocean Fleet is blocked on the east side of the canal? So you think you will win?" "Isn't it?" William retorted. "This year's steel production in the United States has almost exceeded 80 million tons." Cun Yunsheng said lightly. "What does 80 million tons of steel mean? You must know it very well." "Why the Soviet army on the Eastern Front is getting stronger and stronger as it fights? It's because the United States is behind it. You destroyed dozens of warships. It seems like a lot. For the US military, it's just a scratch and a few months of production capacity. " "For you, I'm afraid it will take two or three years." It has to be said that Cun Yunsheng's words directly made William shut himself up. If he hadn't had a good attitude, he might have broken his defense. "This is also the reason why I came here." After a long time, William said slowly. If it weren't for the purpose of making up for the gap between the two sides, who would be interested in these shabby warships. I originally thought that the relationship between the two parties was not bad, and these battleships themselves belonged to Vichy France. Pay some price in exchange for these battleships. Who knows, the other party directly refused. Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng looked at him coldly and said nothing. "Is there no room for negotiation?" William asked again. "No…" As long as he is richer, he can sell these shabby warships. The key is that he is poor now. Although these shabby warships are not as good as the Japanese Navy, they are at least second in the Far East. If we try to find another way to get the legendary aircraft carrier Guoguang. The strength of the fleet in his hands can be considered a good navy. Therefore, it was impossible for Cun Yunsheng to agree to the other party's conditions. "We can pay any price." William said again. Unexpectedly, Cun Yunsheng sneered directly. "Mr. William, I suggest you consider the French aircraft carrier that is wandering in South America. With its addition, I believe your naval strength will be far greater than it is now." Hearing this, William shut up instantly. If he could win over the other party, he would have succeeded long ago.

Why are you so interested in these rags? Negotiations between the two parties broke up unhappily. After William left, Meng Fangliao asked worriedly. "Tuanzuo, is it really okay for you to offend the other party?" "What's the matter? I worked so hard just for the French Indochina Navy fleet. The two fleets spent a total of 500 million yen, and then they just gave it away? Am I out of my mind?" Is Cun Yun alive? He rolled his eyes angrily. "As for William being offended, it's not a big problem. Originally, both sides used each other. Only by becoming chess players can we be qualified to talk to them on an equal footing from a position of strength. Otherwise, we will always be the weaker party." “Now the world’s attention is drawn to the situation in Persia, but it’s not enough.” "Fortunately, I still have a card in my hand. If this card is played out, even the US military will go crazy. At that time, I am afraid that it will adjust its strategic decision-making of Asia first and Europe later." Cun Yunsheng has been hesitant to play this card. Because once the war is fought out, the main force of the US military will definitely be transferred to Europe. At that time, the Japanese army will also get a breather. Once the Japanese army is given enough time, I am afraid that its strength will be far greater than it is now. "What card?" Meng Fan looked curious. He never thought that Cun Yunsheng would hold so many cards. "A very important card." Cun Yunsheng shook his head and said. Seeing Meng Fangliao's anxious expression, Cun Yunsheng thought for a while before speaking. "There are large oil fields underground in North Africa. The reserves are no less than those in Persia, and this territory is currently in the hands of the German army." "Guess, once the German army takes control of this oil field, coupled with the German army's terrifying armored forces, the situation will probably become more complicated." "The . military will definitely be desperate to support Europe at that time." Meng Fanxiao opened his mouth as if listening to a book from heaven, and looked at Cun Yunsheng with a confused look on his face. It seems again, is this true? "Don't believe it?" Cun Yunsheng chuckled. Before this oil field was discovered, no one would believe that there was oil under the desert. "Well, this is really incredible." Meng Fan didn't know what to say for a while. He was curious, if there was an oil field, why couldn't others discover it? "Isn't it strange why others can't find out?" Cun Yunsheng saw through Meng Fanglia's doubts at a glance and asked with a smile. "Yes." "It's very simple. That's because the oil fields in this area are buried too deep. It's very difficult to exploit them with the current technology." Cun Yunsheng just said it was difficult.

Not that it can’t be done. After all, war is the catalyst. Who knows if a bunch of German guys with high technology will really develop some incredible oil extraction equipment. Maybe the Germans dug out oil at a huge cost? Even if the cost is a bit higher, it's still better than no oil at all. "Ah? Doesn't that mean you didn't say anything?" Meng Fan looked surprised. Isn't this nonsense? "It's different. Although the oil fields in Persia were easy to mine before, they were too far away from the German Empire. Now this area is in the Germans' own territory." "For example, if there is a billion-dollar fortune buried under your ancestral home, even if it is buried a thousand meters underground, will you try your best to dig it out?" Cun Yunsheng's words directly Meng was annoyed and fell silent. yes! Knowing that wealth is at your feet, how can you look at it and remain indifferent? "It's just that this card is too big, because there are tens of billions of barrels of oil buried underground, no, even hundreds of billions of barrels of oil. With so much oil, the US military will definitely not be able to sit still, and will definitely mobilize its main force to Europe by then. ” "The situation in Europe will then be far more tragic than it is now." "The Yankees will never watch the complete rise of the Germans." "Their goal is to harvest the whole of Europe. How can they watch a dying German guy resurrect with full health?" Cun Yunsheng said with emotion. After listening to Cun Yunsheng's words, Meng Fanglia also knew the importance of this card. These great powers will definitely go crazy by then. Even the little devil can't help but want a piece of the pie. It's definitely possible. "Tuanzu, what about us?" Meng Fanglia knew that Cun Yunsheng would not say this for no reason. "Of course there are benefits. The whole world's attention is on the Mediterranean, and attention to us has dropped." Cun Yunsheng took a deep breath and said. "Then why didn't you play this card?" Meng Fanglia asked in confusion. Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng shook his head, looked at Meng Fanglia and said. "Now is not the time, we have to wait." "You have to play this card at the right time and make the most of it." "So this is the reason why you are so unscrupulous? Are you not afraid of falling out with the Germans at all?" Meng Fanlia said with sudden realization. "Yes, but it is not enough. We need to make the situation in the Middle East more chaotic. Only in this way can we draw chestnuts from the fire and reap greater benefits." Cun Yunsheng said meaningfully. "Li Si did a very good job this time and initially established a good relationship with the indigenous people, but this is not enough. I need complete chaos there." "So the next step, in addition to developing the arsenal, is to let Li Si transport more weapons there to enhance the strength of the indigenous people."

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