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The warlords, who were very dissatisfied with Chiang Kai-shek but lacked power, chose to comply with Chiang Kai-shek and remain quiet.
For a while after the end of World War II, there was no one in China who could stand against Chiang Kai-shek. Who would dare dream of rebelling against him, who was recognized by both the United States and Germany and led the war to victory?
It is much better to close your eyes and say yes, yes, and play the role of king in the province than to lose your temper and become a poor person.
That was the opinion of the majority of the warlords, and Chiang Kai-shek also respected the autonomy of the warlords as much as possible as long as they did not openly rebel against him.
However, as the Mongol invasion ended in a crushing failure, Chiang Kai-shek's status, which had seemed solid until now, was left with a big scratch.
The number of troops lost in Mongolia was tens of thousands, but those troops were elite soldiers who formed the core of the National Revolutionary Army.
But the entire elite army was blown away.
There was no such misfortune for Chiang Kai-shek as an individual, but there was no such luck for the warlords.
The warlords also had to send some troops according to Chiang Kai-shek's instructions to join the Mongol expedition, but the situation was better than Chiang Kai-shek, whose entire elite army evaporated.
In addition, Chiang Kai-shek offended the United States, and the United States retaliated by reducing aid to tame Chiang Kai-shek, who did not listen to what he said.
Nominally, the reason the United States reduced aid to China was the widespread corruption in China.
Under pressure from the United States to first resolve the corruption issue in order to receive aid again, Chiang Kai-shek belatedly took out the sword of reform.
Damage to America's image and anger in the United States due to defeat.
And when there appeared to be signs that they were trying to tamper with their own livelihoods in order to eradicate corruption, the warlords' anger exploded.
"We can no longer entrust China to Chiang Kai-shek!"
"Chiang Kai-shek is nothing more than a toothless lion. We can win now!"
Li Zongren, Long Yun, Fu Zuoyi, etc.
As dissatisfaction with Chiang Kai-shek grew, the warlords revolted, calling for Chiang Kai-shek to be overthrown.
***
Although they started a revolt with great vigor, there was something they were mistaken about.
First of all, the United States had no intention of cutting off Chiang Kai-shek.
It is true that Chiang Kai-shek was not only disappointed but also angry over the invasion of Mongolia. However, the United States did not even consider the option of cutting off Chiang Kai-shek.
It is true that Chiang Kai-shek has many problems, but there is no one in China who can replace him. And Chiang Kai-shek is too big for the United States to do anything.
Chiang Kai-shek was not a person who would easily let go of power.
And even if someone other than Chiang Kai-shek was appointed, there was no guarantee that he would do a better job than Chiang Kai-shek. Rather, he had to first think about whether he could work as well as Chiang Kai-shek.
There was great anxiety that the day Chiang Kai-shek found out about the foolish trick, the whole of China might fall to Germany's side.
Therefore, the United States wanted to maintain the status quo.
Another thing is that, although there was a lot of resentment toward Chiang Kai-shek, that did not mean that the Chinese people supported these warlords.
For Chinese people, who are routinely hit here and there, Chiang Kai-shek, Li Zhongren, or Fu Zuo are all there.
It was unlikely that residents of other regions, whether it was their home base or not related to them, would support the warlords.
Lastly, their mutiny plans had already been exposed to Chiang Kai-shek for a long time. Although the Namui, led by Dai Li, also played a big role, the actions of the warlords from the beginning aroused suspicion long ago.
All of the warlords subordinated to Chiang Kai-shek, except for a very small number, had fought against Chiang Kai-shek at least once. Therefore, Chiang Kai-shek did not trust them, and when they blatantly sabotaged their work during the invasion of Mongolia, Chiang Kai-shek blatantly checked them.
For that reason, Chiang Kai-shek was not embarrassed when he heard the news that a rebellion had occurred.
"You pigs. "You finally showed your true colors."
He just quietly expressed his anger.
The reason the Mongol invasion failed was because the warlords did not play their role.
Even if they ordered reinforcements to be sent on time due to a lack of troops and ammunition, they gave reasons such as bad railroad conditions, training was not completed, and so on, ultimately ruining their cause.
Chiang Kai-shek, who came to his own conclusion that the biggest reason the Mongol conquest failed was because of the warlords, pledged bloody revenge.
"Yes, it was something that would happen someday. "In order to reform China, we must eliminate all those who stand in the way of reform."
"What the chairman said is correct. If you want to reform the country, you have no choice but to have blood on your hands."
"Let's get started. "Don't let anyone look at you."
"Yes, Chairman."
Dai Li suggested that Chiang Kai-shek be summoned to Nanjing and purge everyone before the rebellion breaks out. However, Chiang Kai-shek dissuaded him, saying that the rebels would notice.
Instead, he came up with a new plan.
Let's just let the rebellion happen for now.
Let them rebel until all those who sympathize with it are revealed, then take the opportunity to eliminate them all at once.
Chiang Kai-shek had a plan in his head. Of course, it was up to Dairi, his close associate, to carry out the plan he had made.
So a rebellion broke out,
"Let's oust dictator Chiang Kai-shek!"
"We can no longer stand by and watch China fail! Stand up, everyone!"
Even the beggars who were just paying attention joined the rebellion one after another under the banner of anti-leadership.
But did you even know?
All of this was part of a trap ordered by Chiang Kai-shek and set up by Dai Li himself.
Dairi decided that the time was right and gave instructions to his limbs planted in the center of each warlord.
Eliminate the rebels and make China comfortable.
In less than a week, about three-quarters of the warlords who participated in the rebellion were blown up along with their private cars by Namuisa agents who took action, suddenly collapsed with their noses in porridge while eating breakfast, or fell asleep in bed with the government. Shattered together
Only then did the rebels realize.
That all of this was Chiang Kai-shek's plan.
The fact that even if they flew and crawled, they were in the palm of Chiang Kai-shek's hand.
The truth was truly a cruel law.
***
While a massacre under the guise of a major brawl was taking place in China, a series of top-secret experiments were being conducted in the desert of New Mexico, USA.
Scientists and technicians took a final look at the giant sphere-shaped device atop the spire ahead of the experiment's finale.
Since even the slightest mistake could not be tolerated, the inspection was carried out a total of three times.
After the final inspection was completed and everything was confirmed to be okay, the scholars quickly withdrew.
"Countdown begins."
"5… … 4… … 3… … 2… … 1… … ."
The countdown is over
A huge fireball appeared in the middle of the desert.
"The experiment was a success!"
"at las! at las!"
"We did it!"
The experiment was a great success.
The scholars and soldiers who participated in the experiment hugged each other and shouted "Hurray" in unison.
It was the moment when the United States became the second nuclear power in human history.
***
September 6, 1949
New Fuhrer's Residence in Berlin, Germany
"The United States succeeded in developing nuclear weapons."
Schellenberg's voice was stiff. When Schellenberg finished speaking, the meeting attendees collectively sighed.
"Is that so?"
According to the United States itself, the date on which the United States successfully conducted a nuclear test was August 29, 1949.
At that time, I was reciting a eulogy at Richthofen's funeral.
Wolfram von Richthofen, a bombing enthusiast who gained both notoriety and fame with the bombing of Guernica, left a significant mark on German history like his cousin and disappeared into the back of history.
Still, given that the doctors who discovered the tumor in his brain had said he would not live longer than a month, Richthofen lived a little longer.
However, he eventually closed his eyes and was buried in the Berlin Military Cemetery in the memory of countless German citizens. Next to his cousin who was killed in the skies over the Western Front 31 years ago.
"Any other news?"
"yes? uh… … None."
"Why is everyone so surprised? "Didn't I tell you before that a day like this would come?"
"Yeah, right… … ?"
"It is not a positive thing that the United States succeeded in developing nuclear weapons, but it was something that would happen someday. Still, don't we still have the advantage? Now, the United States has only successfully conducted a nuclear test, but Germany has 500 nuclear bombs. "Plus, we have the V3 rocket, which we don't have in the United States."
If the United States, which is incomparable in terms of economy, shows sincerity, this gap will soon be caught up, but for the time being, Germany has an advantage over the United States in terms of nuclear power.
Unless Americans are stupid, they won't know this, so the United States will never threaten Germany with nuclear weapons or bring it to the brink of war.
And since our Prussian generals have come to know that if war breaks out, both sides will be annihilated, they will be less likely to call for a nuclear attack on the United States if the situation arises. I don't expect to do it at all.
"And we, Germany, are researching a hydrogen bomb that is several times more powerful than the atomic bomb. Even if the United States produces more atomic bombs than we do, if we create a much more powerful hydrogen bomb and present it to the world, Americans will never look down on us.
And, as long as I live, will they dare go to war against us? "You must have vividly watched how I conquered Europe, right?"
"you're right! As long as His Excellency the Führer lives, Germany will be an eternal country!"
"Even arrogant Yankees are mere pawns before the leadership of His Excellency the President!"
The last remark was meant to be a laugh, but Goering stood up and clapped, and the others, not to be outdone, started clapping their hands too hard. Damn, did I just say that for no reason.
Heisenberg said that a hydrogen bomb could be created within one to two years, and Dornberger and von Braun's research is producing results day by day, so the long-awaited news will come out soon.
If World War III were to break out now, the United States, whose nuclear power is inferior to Germany's, would be doomed. Would the United States dare to start a war?
If Dewey turns around and calls for a nuclear war, what if Congress impeaches him or someone in the White House assassinates him?
That would be much cheaper than destroying the country.
"Any news other than the US?"
"The rebellion that broke out in China seems to have solidified into a victory for the Chiang Kai-shek government. Li Zongren sought asylum in the U.S., but the U.S. reportedly refused."
"It will be over soon. Well, I guess I'll just stay quiet and hold my breath."
The Soviet Union seemed to have no intention of intervening in the Chinese civil war, as if it sensed us. There was no way the United States would allow the Soviet Union to invade China. Perhaps that's why Chiang Kai-shek felt free to beat up the warlords.
Italy began national reconstruction after the end of the civil war... … I did not do it. While the mainland was engulfed in the flames of civil war, the wind of independence movement blew strongly in colonial Libya.
Just as the mainland was busy fighting with each other and there was no colony to sit still, the Libyans, who had been suffering from Italy's harsh rule, decided that this was the time and entered into armed struggle.
Troops stationed in Libya attempted to suppress the situation, but since support from the mainland was cut off, it could not be suppressed properly, and even protecting the existing occupied territories from colonial resistance forces was difficult.
Although the civil war was over, Libya's independence movement showed no signs of cooling down, and crucially, the Italian government did not have the resources to continue fighting the Libyan resistance.
The mainland has been destroyed by civil war, so will the people tolerate spending money on non-existent living expenses to protect the colony? The Italian people, tired of the war, took to the streets and protested.
Unable to win over public opinion, the Italian government entered into negotiations with the Libyans. After a month of negotiations, Italy recognized Libya's independence.
In this way, Italian Libya disappeared into the background of history, and the Kingdom of Libya was established.
Things seemed to have come to an end with Libya's independence from Italy, but this time the spark flew in the wrong direction.
After seeing Libya become independent, public opinion for independence began to grow strongly in Spanish Morocco.
In France, as Pétain's great reforms greatly improved the treatment of colonists and granted autonomy, public opinion on independence within the colony decreased - it did not disappear altogether - but in Spain the story was a little different.
Despite Franco's policy of appeasement, many Moroccans wanted independence.
Public opinion for independence in the Spanish Sahara was stronger than in Morocco, and like the Libyans, they launched an armed struggle.
Even so, the resistance group was still unable to cheer up because the power of the Spanish mainland was still stronger, but the independence public opinion in the colonies was also a huge burden for the Franco regime.
The rebuilding of the mainland hasn't even been completed yet, so how terrible is it that even the colonies are in an uproar?
"It seems like Franco secretly wants us to help him."
"Why us?"
"It is said that he is openly telling his closest associates that since Spain helped Germany and participated in the Great Soviet War and the Great British War, Germany should also help Spain."
"Doesn't he remember that we helped him first when he was fighting the communists?"
Although Germany took ports and various mines in return for participating in the war, Germany provided various weapons to Spain and sent military advisors to train the Spanish army.
And after the civil war ended, they built a weapons factory for the Spanish army using German technology and are still actively selling weapons and ammunition.
I should be satisfied with this, but you also want military support here? Do you have a conscience?
"Mr. President. It is none of our business whether Spain is fighting against the Indians, but we must also be conscious of the gaze of our allies."
Göring quietly joined the conversation and said.
"If we neglect Spain, the support of our European allies may waver. Germany will be perceived as a country that turns a blind eye to the difficulties of its allies unless there are direct interests at stake."
"That makes sense, but haven't we been like this all along? If we support Spain now, France and Portugal will later try to join us in suppressing colonial rebels. And it would be ridiculous for us, who called for the liberation of the colonized people and supported the liberation of Egypt, Palestine, and Iraq, to send troops to suppress the resistance of the Moroccans."
The United States has been doing this for a living and plans to continue to do so, so right now we are also ruling the Czech Republic and Poland, so there is no big problem, but it still looks a bit different.
The relationship with Islam, which has been maintained so far, may become strained.
"Then how about this?"
While Göring was struggling, Himmler proposed a clever solution.
"We are dispatching the Sondercommando."
The Sonderkommando's mission was to eliminate partisans in Poland, but it was not only limited to Poland, but was also traveling around Europe, including Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, and Serbia, fighting anti-German guerrillas.
Now that almost all anti-German guerrillas in Eastern Europe had been wiped out, the need for the Sonderkommando was slowly becoming scarce.
"We are sending the Sonderkommando to Spanish Morocco and the Sahara under the pretext of volunteers. If possible, we will also send a penal unit. "Wouldn't Franco be satisfied with that?"
A penal unit made up of criminals and political prisoners was engaged in guerrilla warfare throughout Eastern Europe like the Sonderkommando in exchange for amnesty.
For fear of misunderstanding, I would like to tell you in advance that not everyone who applies to join the penal unit is accepted, but only those who have inevitably committed a crime or who are judged to truly have room for rehabilitation are selected and accepted.
If they were to be sent to Spain as volunteer soldiers, the number would be considerable, and if they also sold the jets that Franco was so interested in, even if they were not satisfied, there would be no more words.
One thing I did today was resolved.