Chapter 14

In July 1933 AD, the weather was already getting hot.

The entire Weimar state was also in full swing.

Large-scale infrastructure construction has enabled the domestic economy to begin to recover.

The unemployment rate continues to fall, and although people's living standards are still very low, most people are able to fill their stomachs. This is already commendable in an international environment where the economic crisis is raging and all countries are wailing.

More importantly, people's self-confidence has been greatly improved, and everyone is full of confidence in the future.

It has been half a year since Hess came to power.

Through a series of policies, the domestic economy began to grow. At the same time, his prestige in the country is increasing day by day. Now, he is not even worse than Marshal Hindenburg, but in terms of military influence, he is far inferior to Marshal Hindenburg.

However, as the army is a target that Hess must control, it is naturally impossible to let it go.

At the end of July, Hess met with senior officials of the Wehrmacht Army and Navy at the Chancellery.

Chief of Defense General Bromberg, General Brauchitsch, General Bock, as well as Navy Generals Raeder and Dönitz

"Generals, everyone must be able to feel that our country is recovering rapidly. I believe that we will be able to get out of the economic crisis soon!"Hess had a confident smile on his face.

Now, he not only holds great power, but also has a beautiful woman by his side.

It can be said that he wakes up to hold the power of the world, and is drunk in the lap of a beautiful woman.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, we all understand your administrative measures, they are indeed admirable!"General Bromberg admired him very much.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. It's still difficult now though. However, everyone believes that things will get better and better in the future!"General Redl also said.

Hess nodded:"What I have done is not enough. I will work harder next to make our country stronger. However, economic strength alone is not enough. Don’t forget, we still owe the Allies large amounts of war reparations. Therefore, we need to have strong armed forces. Then we will be able to say no to the Allies. As for compensation, they can't even get a single mark!"

Hess's view is undoubtedly shocking.

It shows that even if they don't want to fulfill the"Contract of Versailles" anymore, it is undoubtedly very appetizing to these generals.

As soldiers, none of them are against the previous one. Are you unwilling to accept the defeat of the war? Do you want to tear up the"Contract of Versailles"?

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, if we openly tear up the"Contract of Versailles", this will probably cause a strong backlash from the entire Allied Powers group."General Bromberg warned.

Although he also wanted to disobey the Treaty of Versailles and re-establish a strong army. But he knew that this would take great risks.

"Indeed, there will be certain risks. However, I believe that the Allies will not dare to do anything to us at this time if we are still ravaged by the economic crisis. Of course, all our actions must be cautious and kept as confidential as possible!"Hess had a serious look on his face.

The generals also had very serious expressions. They knew very well that Hess was taking a risk or even gambling.

If he failed, the consequences would be disastrous.

But equally, they simply could not refuse to expand their armed forces. Strength.

This is a temptation for everyone.

The total strength of the National Defense Force is only 100,000, which is really bullying.

The navy cannot have large surface ships and submarines, so that the once powerful and even dare to challenge the Royal They have always suffered humiliation in the navy.

As for the air force, it no longer exists. This is a service that the Allied Powers explicitly prohibited them from having.

"From now on, we will secretly expand our army. The total strength of the army was expanded from 100,000 to 300,000. The Army began to form armored units and equip them with heavy artillery. The Navy began secretly building large battleships and submarines. In addition, the Air Force also needs to be rebuilt. In future wars, the Air Force will be an indispensable main force."Hess put forward his request.

The generals looked at each other and expanded the total strength to 300,000 people. This is undoubtedly a big step forward for the army.

Although it is far from comparable to Gaul, but At least the Kingdom of Flanders was oppressed.

A small country with only over eight million people dared to wantonly insult a large country with a population of 66 million. This is simply their shame. You know, in terms of population, now The Weimar Kingdom was definitely second only to the Woolly Bear in Europe.

The Gaul Kingdom only had 41 million people, and the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets also only had over 46 million people.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we agree to secretly expand our military. But if the Allies react violently, we will stop immediately. Now we don't have the strength to fight against them. General Bromberg said.

Hess nodded and did not force the request.