Chapter 680 Zeppelin in Paris
After hanging up the phone, Sheffield snorted, and Natalia asked carefully, "What's going on?"
"The British hijacked my fleet. It's a small matter." Sheffield stroked Mao Mei's long golden hair and said, "All industries under the United Company are now operating in two shifts. I think the British have more money, or I have greater production capacity."
"Jesla, inform Berlin that from today on, my fleet will fly two national flags when heading to German ports, one is the United States' Stars and Stripes, and the other is the Confederate Cross. If a fleet raises two flags at the same time, it means the destination is a German port. I hope there will be no accidental casualties. On the west coast, open a route to send our supplies to Kuwait and let Enver Pasha receive them. Tell the three Pashas again that William's support for the empire remains the same as always, and he will defend his territory and stop the rebellion of Christians in his territory." Sheffield thought for a while and said, "Let's do this for now. Together with the battleships we rented, all four battleships will be used for escort."
The three Pashas were the pro-German leaders in power in the Ottoman Empire, and Enver Pasha was one of them. Sheffield continued to show goodwill to the three Pashas because they led the massacre of Armenians in the last moments of their rule.
The population of Kuwait is mainly Greeks, Armenians and Middle Eastern Christians. The treatment of the ethnic group who remain in their hometown will affect the stability of Kuwait. Sheffield used his absolute support for the three Pashas in exchange for the safety of Christians in the Ottoman Empire-controlled areas during the war.
"Tell Annie that from now until the end of the war, one tenth of the profits will be invested in Kuwait. All the backlog of cars, tractors and daily necessities will be shipped to Kuwait, and the company's orders for restarting production will remain unchanged. Our company's orders will come in like snowflakes, and we are afraid that we will not be able to take them all and let others take advantage of us."
The slave owner had great expectations for the orders brought by the world war. At the same time, he had not forgotten his main job of the year, which was to be a well-reasoned Germany fan. If Germany scored one point, he would brag about it as ten points.
After the border battle, the French losses on the Franco-German border were nearly 200,000, compared to the German losses in Belgium. Although it did not reach the standard of serious damage, it was also a staggering number. This battle took place before the Industrial Revolution, and by the standards of any country, it could be called a war of annihilation.
"The German army's airships can land in London, Paris, St. Petersburg and even any capital of a European country. In just five days, the first fortress in Europe was bombed into ruins. We must admit the fact that the German Empire is the world's number one military power." The New York Daily published a photo of the Zeppelin airship and touted the achievement of destroying the Liege fortress.
Over New York, an airship with a shark mouth pattern painted on its hull slowly passed by. Many New York citizens holding newspapers below looked up at the airship slowly passing by. They then read the contents of the newspapers in their hands. The New York Daily News report ended with, "But as citizens of the United States, there is no need to worry. The United States has enough capabilities to protect itself. The largest private airship company in the world today is the Sheffield United Airship Company. We use it as a transport vehicle for domestic routes. This shows that for any tool, the main thing is whether the user is peace-loving. This is also the difference between the United States and other countries."
"Finally, there is an exception, America!" Sheffield, who was sitting on the airship, had a strange look on his face and put down the newspaper. He was doing the same thing as the citizens of New York now, reading the newspaper, except that the New York Daily News was his own.
At this time, the New York Daily News published a report with a very sinister intention. Sheffield believed that airships were actually the same as tanks, and the effect of concentrated use would definitely be much greater than using them one by one.
In fact, the German airship fleet began to appear in groups a year after the war began, bombing London in multiple batches. In fact, the Germany of William II was stronger than the Third Reich in all aspects at that time. The frequent bombing of London by the Zeppelin airship fleet created great panic in the hearts of the British.
At present, there are some minor changes in the war. Because of the relationship between the Liege Fortress Plan and the German Chief of the General Staff, Moltke the Younger, who could not afford to lose anything, directly used heavy howitzers and airships to destroy the Liege Fortress. A week after the war began, the troops had already reached the Marne River.
The slave owners are now using the freedom of speech in the United States to almost openly call on Germany to concentrate its airship fleet and bomb Paris first to boost morale. Now only Germany has such an airship fleet on the European continent. It would be a pity to use it quickly while you have a unique skill.
The busy New York port actually left a large open space for landing. If Sheffield had not had a close relationship with Louisa Morgan, he would not have been able to do this. The hatch opened and Louisa Morgan was already waiting in front. Seeing the slave owner coming down, she teased, "Now many people are afraid of airships, why did you insist on making this thing?"
"What's so scary? It's so cute." Sheffield pointed at the shark mouth in front of the airbag and said with a sly smile, "New York citizens, don't be so ignorant. Isn't the world's largest airship fleet always in my hands? I can also hang bombs on it after some modifications, and the German airship can only be ranked second."
Sheffield had 280 airships, twice the size of the German army. He patted Louisa Morgan's buttocks, earning an undisguised roll of the eyes. The shameless slave owner said indifferently, "When will this batch of freighters leave?"
"We'll all set off tomorrow!" Louisa Morgan replied. "There are fifteen ships in total, some going to London and some to Hamburg."
"Those going to German ports should fly the Southern Cross flag." Sheffield said after hearing this, "I have made an agreement with Berlin. Those going to German ports should do the same in the future."
"You are really going to piss off the British!" Louisa Morgan said with a wry smile, looking at the busy port, "But don't offend them too much. The world's largest shipping force is also in the hands of the British, just like the navy."
"I know, just like I know that the British are hypocritical, I also never deny the strength of the British." Sheffield nodded. He knew that the Morgan family had strong connections in the UK. In a sense, the so-called Anglo-American consortium was represented by the Morgan family.
But in this kind of situation, we have to distinguish who is the leader and who is the follower. Some things can be done through cooperation, but sometimes we can eat alone if we can. Sheffield whispered, hugging Louisa Morgan and wandering around the port like a playboy. "I never said I wouldn't do business with the British, but I hate them stopping me from doing business with the Germans. There's a cocktail party with German corporate managers tonight. Do you want to go?"
"If someone else asked me this, I would definitely not go, but since you asked, of course I will go. Please help me pick out a dress, dear!" Louisa Morgan said suggestively.
In the Bilmont Manor, Sheffield proved with practical actions that although you are German, I am still the best at praising Germany. "I have said long ago that the German army is the benchmark on the earth. I have no doubt that the great German Empire can achieve its goals in a short time. Of course, out of peace-loving considerations, we hope that Germany can coexist peacefully with other European countries and not humiliate other countries excessively."
This flattery was met with the response that no one knows how to coexist peacefully with neighboring countries better than us Germans. The Germans talked casually, the slave owners listened casually, and everyone was happy. Many German managers knew that the slave owner's wife was French. Although the Germans were not very smart in communication, they would not say anything about France in such occasions.
"Now all the capitals of European countries are afraid that the Zeppelin airship will suddenly appear in their skies. Just as many people say, the sky belongs to the Germans." Sheffield had a well-founded expression and clinked glasses with the Germans in front of him.
"It was the arrogant British who forced us to this point, and Mr. William knows this." Grete Tissen said indifferently, "I believe that we have the same position on this issue. In fact, we have always hoped that the United States would join in overthrowing British hegemony."
"The situation in our country is rather complicated. You all know that the United States is a country of immigrants, and the immigrants come from two camps. I hope everyone can understand." Sheffield was very regretful. After all, our great America has its own national conditions.
On the evening of August 17, darkness fell and the flickering candlelight in Paris became the best navigation. Although the border battle suffered a setback and compared with the German army's achievements in Belgium, the French army on the Franco-German border suffered a massacre, which led to the German army's advance. However, under the inspiration of defending the mother France, more than three million French youths joined the army in just half a month, and the war enthusiasm of the whole of France was fully mobilized.
The German airship brigade, having tasted the sweetness of the Liege Fortress, with the support of the First German fan on the other side of the Atlantic, was like having a beautiful cheerleader squad cheering while playing basketball. They directly concentrated the use of the airship brigade and wanted to make the reports of German airships, which every European capital was unwilling to face, become a reality.
The huge explosions and noises woke up the citizens of this world-famous city. Since the war began, Paris has been under military control. The citizens of Paris hid in their homes in anxiety. The war has never been so close.
Many elderly people, in this state of anxiety, recalled the painful memories of their childhood when the Prussian army was arrogant during the Franco-Prussian War, and could not help but clench their fists.
Before daybreak, the bombing ceased and Paris firefighters and gendarmes put out fires in affected neighborhoods.
"It's the German Zeppelin!" A military policeman on duty answered this question in response to some people's questions.
(End of this chapter)
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