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A few hours later, the recording device at the scene was turned off, and the recording staff left. In the main building of the estate, only the President, the Minister, and Thomas Mellon Rockefeller remained.
"Tommy, go ahead. It’s safe now."
"Hitler will secretly expand the military at the beginning of the year, violating the Treaty of Versailles by increasing the German Army from its original size of 100,000 to a million. He is also establishing an air force and a navy to provide a military foundation for future expansion."
"Oh? How do you know this?" The President remained silent, but his Secretary of the Treasury asked first.
"It seems you know as well? Our commercial intelligence agency in Germany believes it has received news regarding this matter. The German Army is making large purchases of fabric for military uniforms, cotton, and wool!"
"Yes! Did you discover this from those reports?"
"No, this is a comprehensive analysis. The German Army is not just purchasing fabric and cloth; through companies controlled by its logistics department, it is procuring military supplies on a large scale, including steel, timber, coal, and oil. Germany is preparing for war!"
"I’d like to make a prediction: if Germany were to send troops into the Rhineland demilitarized zone in the near future, it would clearly be its first military adventure. If Germany does not face substantial military intervention, then, Mr. President, this action will allow Germany to completely break through the limits set by the Treaty of Versailles and enhance Hitler's expansionist ambitions."
"Tommy, why are you so certain? Why are you so sure that the British and French won’t intervene?"
"It’s simple. The once-mighty French Imperial Army was broken during the last war. The enormous expenditure on constructing the Maginot Line along the Germany-France border shows that the formerly offensive French army has become defensive! Moreover, the last war consumed an entire generation in France; the gender ratio has yet to fully recover. The morale among French troops is extremely low; their training and exercise quality have significantly declined. I believe our foreign intelligence agency must have obtained this information—Mr. President can easily verify it."
"Tommy, call me Uncle Delano! From now on, I forbid you from calling me Mr. President!"
"Alright then, Uncle. As for France and Britain—during the last war, Britain suffered massive losses as well. Its control over global colonies and influence is rapidly declining; even docile Indians are starting to agitate for independence under Gandhi’s leadership. The decline of British control is evident; all of this stems from their population losses during the last war!"
"The British and French no longer possess real military capabilities. Britain’s Invincible Fleet is tasked with maintaining order globally and deterring colonies while France has become a weak giant—easily toppled. If Germany's military adventures succeed and that madman in Germany sees through British and French weakness, how can we avoid war?"
"After Hitler came to power, he vigorously promoted policies that created jobs through large-scale infrastructure projects like highways, railways, and bridges. This absorbed a significant amount of labor force; unemployment in Germany drastically decreased as many previously unemployed individuals regained work—somewhat alleviating social employment pressure! Furthermore, Germany's heavy industry did not disappear; rather, it began to rapidly improve within just a few months. I’m sure these intelligence reports can be easily verified—Uncle and my relatives must know about them."
Seeing both the President and Secretary of the Treasury nodding in agreement, Thomas Mellon Rockefeller began what he considered to be the most crucial part of his speech.
"So if war cannot be avoided, how we should respond in advance becomes very important!"
The expressions on the faces of the two older men changed noticeably; he knew he was about to deliver a pivotal point!
"So we must ensure that the pace of war occurs at a rhythm controlled by us!"
The two older men were instantly left dumbfounded!
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