Hoffmann's second sentence followed: "Did you really say this? Or, even if you haven't said it publicly, do you think so in your heart?"

Hahn was speechless and couldn't help but lower his head, not daring to look at Hoffman's aggressive gaze, he neither dared to admit nor denied it flatly.

"Since you are unwilling to answer, I think this is true, at least that's what you think in your heart." Hoffman's face was so gloomy that it was almost dripping with water. "I'll ask you one last time, if I need you to make a bomb, will you really refuse? I can promise first that no matter how you answer, you won't make things difficult for you..."

"I...this...I..." Hahn was speechless.

Hoffman knew it in his heart, ended his questioning of Hahn like a gun, and instead spoke to everyone: "I listened to the special speech today and learned about the progress of the Apollo project. I was generally satisfied, but there were also many unsatisfactory things..."

Everyone's eyes were "brushing" to Hahn, whose head lowered.

"I have to declare one thing again: I know that many of you oppose the creation of such bombs, think it is inhumane, and some do not appreciate the party's ideology and political system, and some people have objections to the Jewish policies and refuse to serve the country... I don't want to defend more for these policies today. The facts have existed long ago. Some inside stories are much more complicated than what you see. For example, graphite adulteration was done by several Jewish technicians. I can't tell who is a good Jew and who is a bad Jew. I can only deal with it this way for the time being, but I don't want to kill people easily. This idea is sincere.

Regarding inhumanity, it depends on how you think about it and what position you stand on. As the leader of the German people, I will never allow my people and descendants to live in the fear of uranium bombs. I will never allow the enemy to use such powerful weapons to destroy or threaten us! The enemy has, we must also have, and it should be bigger than theirs! More! Better! Earlier! In fact, you have all seen that in the past few years, who has dropped million tons of bombs on our heads? Who threw the bombs into civilian areas and towards the cathedral? I have ordered the stop of air strikes in Britain in the past few months and used the power of making bombers to make defensive weapons like fighters, but the enemy did not restrain themselves at all. They can only rely on their strength and cannot expect the enemy to discover their conscience.

I have a different view of moral concepts from you: dying under a sword is not more noble than dying under a gun bullet, and dying under an ordinary bomb is not more humane than dying under a uranium bomb! Whether a weapon is made humane does not depend on the scale and effect of the killing, but on how to use it! If the enemy throws bombs on our non-military targets and civilians indiscriminately, I will never think it is more moral than uranium bombs throwing them into their army.

I can reveal some more news to you today: the results of the Imperial Security Bureau's investigation show that Professor Heisenberg's experimental reactor in Leipzig was not destroyed because of an accident, but was completely deliberately destroyed by someone; there were people who kept destroying the Norwegian heavy water factory, and the planes had air strikes no less than three times. What does this mean? This shows that the enemy is also creating bombs, they are fearing us, fearing Germany's speed and efforts.

What would you do if this terrible enemy threatens us with uranium bombs in the future? Is it still too late to chase us? The army is now victorious on the battlefield day by day. Will it be forced to surrender in the end because of such powerful weapons? Will the German people who have stood up still accept the humiliating peace again and groan in pain?"

Speaking of this, Hoffman slapped the table heavily and roared: "I will never allow such a thing to happen. It is a betrayal that is more untolerant and more unacceptable than a knife in 1918! Whoever is confused today because of a moment of kindness, and whoever is crucified to the pillar of shame in German history tomorrow because of stupidity!

As the leader of the German people, I am clearly aware of the value of this thing, which is why I repeatedly emphasize bomb priority. No matter whether we use this kind of bomb in the end or not, Germany must not have it! We cannot believe in the enemy's promises and cheap guarantees. Germany must have it no matter how much the price it costs! It is better to let the enemy tremble under our bombs than Germany tremble under the enemy's bombs.

I can promise you solemnly that if I possess this bomb, I would not use it first on the enemy Empire completely overwhelmingly in conventional power, and there is no need to use this ultimate weapon unless the enemy first or threatens to use it against us.

Finally, I would like to conclude today's academic exchange: I plan to divide nuclear research into two levels. The first layer is dedicated to the research of nuclear bombs, and we will focus on investment in strength and funds; the other layer is dedicated to the research of nuclear energy, which will be less investment during the war and increase investment after the war.

I give each expert three days to think, and ask you to freely choose your future academic research direction. Every expert, including Professor Hahn, can be assured. I do not doubt your loyalty, nor do you doubt your moral orientation. You can freely choose your future scientific research direction, and no one dares to persecute you. Everyone should decide on the academic research direction based on independent ideas and judgments, and they cannot produce results in areas that they hate and hate.

One thing I must declare is that if you choose, please study it wholeheartedly. Don’t point fingers at other people’s choices, don’t comment on national decisions, don’t fall into ideological or political stances within us. German will no longer be able to withstand a failure. That will be the complete sinking and destruction of the entire nation!

You are scientists, I am a political leader, and both sides think about problems from different positions and angles. For the sake of the revival of Germany, I can even give my life, let alone mere reputation? Since becoming the head of state, I can be sorry to anyone in the world, but I have not given the German people!”

With a "wow", everyone stood up under Himmler's leadership, and even Hahn stood up: "For Germany and the head of state, we must do our best!"

"Very good." Hoffman nodded majesticly and glanced at everyone, "I hope everyone remembers what they promise today!"

After the meeting, Hoffman, Sperer and Himmler had a secret meeting. He asked Sperer quietly: "Can we increase the power supply to rubber companies? Their work results are much better than others. Are you considering the current increase of 1-2 times, or even more, so there will be more raw materials available for research or bomb production."

"It is OK to increase, but other aspects of supply need to be misappropriated, and I will try to adjust it." Sperer asked back, "I don't know what your ultimate goal is?"

"Refining 1-2 kg of high-concentration uranium-5 in one month, while ensuring the supply of raw materials in other aspects."

"This is impossible!" Speer exclaimed, "It may be possible to 100-200 grams. More than 300 grams will squeeze out the energy supply of other projects. If 1-2 kilograms are needed, I don't know what the consequences will happen, and this must be systematically evaluated."

Himmler asked: "How much electricity is needed to achieve the goal of the head of state? I can't figure out the electricity, there is too much zero, just talk with coal."

The architect immediately calculated and finally concluded that to achieve this month's output, 100 million tonnes of coal will be required annually. If it is 30 kilograms, a total of 500 million tons of coal will be required, which is slightly more than half of the current annual coal output of the Third Reich.

Sperfur frowned: "What's even more serious is that even if 500 million tons of coal suddenly fell from the sky, I couldn't find a power plant that uses these coals to generate power. After all, coal does not equal electricity, and power plants need to be converted. Building a power plant is not a matter of one day or one night. It takes at least two years to build a thermal power plant. Last year, I arranged four power plants to be built in one go, and it will not be put into production until at least the end of 1944."

"What if 100 million tons are arranged this year?" Himmler asked. "Faben's power plant still has some effort, the problem is that there is insufficient coal."

"This is very difficult. Every ton of coal has been arranged, and they cannot consume 100 million tons of coal." Sperer smiled. "The installed capacity of the exclusive power plant of Farbourne is 2.4 million kilowatts at the highest level, and 7-8 million tons of coal is enough for a year. The rubber company now consumes more electricity than the entire Berlin area, and it has long been misappropriating the surplus of other power plants."

"How much can I squeeze out at most?" Himmler was a little impatient. He actually had no idea how much coal the power plant should consume. His concept was still at a very extensive stage and he could guarantee the needs at all costs. "Don't tell me that it's not OK. Didn't the Donbas Coal Mine be repaired?"

"3 million tons, no more." Sperer gritted his teeth, "This is the amount of coal that can be squeezed out this year, and it is also the amount that your secret power plant can consume at full power. After all, their normal consumption is guaranteed."

Himmler didn't speak, but only turned his attention to Hoffmann, signaling the head of state to put some pressure on Sperer.

"3 million tons are too small, 30 million tons. All power plants within a radius of 150 kilometers of concentration camp are allocated to Apollo project management, and the annual power generation hours are increased to more than 8,000 hours. If 8,500 hours of power generation can be stable, we will commend the power plant managers and technicians." Hoffman stopped Spel, who was about to speak again. "If it is not enough, stop some coal-to-oil, and divert personnel to other projects. I have this plan at the beginning of the year."

"That would be equivalent to nearly 4 million tons of crude oil a year." Spey muttered, a little reluctant.

"I have read the statement you submitted. Fuel consumption is less than the estimated value. As the war in Africa comes to an end, the level of crude oil consumption will further decrease." Hoffman smiled, "Don't need to make so many reserves, release it appropriately."

Spel had no choice but to decide to do so. (To be continued.)

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Chapter completed!