It was July 1933, and the weather was getting hot.
The entire Weimar Kingdom was in a state of activity.
The large-scale infrastructure construction caused the domestic economy to begin to recover.
Although the standard of living of the people was still very low, most of them were able to fill their stomachs. This was already commendable in an international environment where the economic crisis was raging and all countries were wailing.
More importantly, the confidence of the people had been greatly improved. Everyone was full of confidence in the future.
It had been half a year since Hess had taken over.
Through a series of policies, the domestic economy began to grow. At the same time, it also made his prestige in the country increase day by day. Now, he was no worse than Marshal Hindeburg. It was just that in terms of influence in the army, he was far inferior to Marshal Hindeburg.
However, the army was a target that Hess had to control, so he naturally couldn't let it go.
At the end of July, Hess met with the senior officers of the National Defense Army and Navy at the Prime Minister's Mansion.
General Bromberg, General Brauhic, General Bock, and General Raeder and General Doenitz from the navy.
"Generals, I'm sure everyone can feel that our country is rapidly recovering. I believe that we will be able to get out of the economic crisis very soon!”Hess smiled confidently.
The current him not only held great power. At the same time, there was a beauty accompanying him.
It can be said that he is awake and in charge of the world's power, drunk lying on the knees of beautiful women.
"Prime Minister, we understand your administrative measures. They are indeed admirable!”General Bromberg was very impressed.
"Yes, Prime Minister. Although it was still very difficult now. However, everyone believed that things would get better and better!”General Ryder said.
Hess nodded." I haven't done enough. I will work harder to make our country stronger." However, just being strong in terms of economy was far from enough. Don't forget, we still owe the allied countries a large amount of war reparations. Therefore, we need a strong armed force. At that time, we can say no to the allied countries. As for the compensation, they could forget about getting a single Mark!”
Hess 'viewpoint was undoubtedly shocking.
It was obvious that he did not want to fulfill the Versailles Contract anymore.
However, this was undoubtedly to the liking of these generals.
As soldiers, which one of them wasn't unwilling to accept their defeat in the previous war? He wanted to tear up the Versailles Contract.
"Prime Minister, if we openly tear up the Versailles Contract, I'm afraid it will cause a strong backlash from the entire alliance.”General Bromberg warned.
Even though he also wanted to disobey the Versailles Contract and rebuild a powerful army. However, he knew that this would be a huge risk.
"Indeed, there is a certain risk. However, I believe that under the current economic crisis, the allied countries won't dare to do anything to us. "Of course, we must be careful with all our actions and keep it as secret as possible!”Hess had a serious expression.
The generals were also very serious. They knew very well that Hess was taking a risk, or even taking a gamble.
If he failed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
But at the same time, they could not refuse to expand their armed forces.
This was a temptation for everyone.
The total strength of the National Defense Force was only 100,000. It was too much of a bully.
The navy could not have large surface ships and submarines. This made them, who were once incomparably powerful and even dared to challenge the Royal Navy, suffer humiliation.
As for the air force, it no longer existed. This was a military service that the allied countries had explicitly prohibited them from having.
"From now on, we will secretly expand our army. He expanded the total strength of the army from 100,000 to 300,000. The army began to form armored units equipped with heavy artillery. The navy began to secretly build large warships and submarines. In addition, the air force also needed to be rebuilt. In future wars, the air force would be an indispensable main force.”Hess made his request.
The generals looked at each other. Increasing the total number of soldiers to 300,000 was undoubtedly a big step forward for the army.
Although it was far from being comparable to Gaul, at least the Flanders Kingdom was bullying them.
A small country with a population of only eight million dared to insult a large country with a population of 66 million. This was simply a disgrace to them.
In terms of population, Weimar was second only to Mao Xiong in Europe.
The Gaul Kingdom only had 41 million, and the Sun Never Sets Empire only had 46 million.
"Prime Minister, we agree to secretly expand the army. However, if the allied countries react violently, we must stop immediately. Right now, we don't have the strength to fight against them.”General Bromberg said.
Hess nodded and didn't force the request.
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