The reason why Zhang Chengtian dared to ask for a price was not because of recklessness. On the contrary, Zhang Chengtian had his own considerations in doing so. The reason why he dared to ask for a price was that he could give enough things to the Soviet Union. Not only that, but some
Even if the Soviet Union didn't propose something, Zhang Chengtian would still remind the Soviet Union to propose it. The best way to avoid arousing suspicion is to speak loudly on his own side. In return, he would propose the pre-conceived remuneration to the Soviet Union.
Smiling and commenting on Stalin's seriousness, Zhang Chengtian added: "Of course, what we prepare for our Soviet friends is not just precision machine tools. We can also introduce advanced European paving technology to your country and help the Soviet Union build a large number of buildings that meet European first-class standards.
railways and roads. I believe these newly built roads will greatly improve the transportation situation of the Soviet Union. Of course, all aided railways and roads, including machine tools, can be exchanged by the Soviet Union for oil, ore, and grain. This does not have much foreign currency reserves.
The Soviet Union is the most real deal."
Was Stalin really dissatisfied with Germany's asking price when he complained? Of course not! This was just a bargaining chip for Stalin to increase the price in the future. The Soviet Union had everything the Germans wanted. In the same way, the Germans also had what the Soviet Union wanted. The more Zhang Chengtian asked, the more he asked.
, the more Stalin could raise the price. In a sense, Stalin actually wanted Zhang Chengtian to open his mouth.
As someone who experienced the tragic defeat in Warsaw, Stalin clearly understood a big problem of the Soviet army - poor logistics. When he was thinking about how to find a solution from Germany, the Germans themselves sent the solution. In this regard, the serious Stalin
Very satisfied. However, since the Germans themselves have accepted this increase, the Soviet Union can ask for more on this basis. Since Germany wants to train its army and air force, it might as well let them help the Soviet Union improve its navy's combat effectiveness.
As a country with a vast land area, the Soviet Union has always had the dream of becoming a naval power. This has been true since the time of Tsarist Russia. However, even so, the Soviet Union's technical reserves have completely failed to meet expectations. In such a country that advocates strong ships and strong ships,
In the age of guns, the Soviet Union could not even produce a mature battleship technology.
Sure enough, Stalin unceremoniously asked Zhang Chengtian for the drawings of the German Kaiser-class battleship.
Speaking of the Emperor-class battleships, Zhang Chengtian smiled awkwardly: "This is easy to handle. We sank five Emperor-class battleships during Operation Rainbow. Their drawings should still be there. I will go back and look for them. However, with the Soviet Union,
In the current situation, there is probably no conditions for production. If your Soviet friends like it, we can secretly build it for you at the shipyard set up by Krupp Company in the Netherlands."
When Stalin heard that Germany, which was once rich and wealthy, had scuttled five Kaiser-class battleships, no matter how strong his nerves were, he could not withstand the blow. He was so angry that when the Soviet Union was still struggling in the basic stage of battleship construction, Germany had already
There were much more advanced battleships, but they still sank themselves without any care?!
Seeing Stalin's look of inferiority, Zhang Chengtian was satisfied and generous: "We in Germany are building battleships for the Soviet Union, and the drawings should be sent to the Soviet Union. In the future, the Soviet Union can also build them themselves if conditions permit. However, Germany's steel reserves are not enough, and we need more
For steel, the Soviet Union had to provide iron ore.”
At this time, Zhang Chengtian, who seemed to be generous, could actually be said to be extremely shameless. In official affairs, he constantly misled the Soviet Union to use steel in the wrong direction. When the Soviet Union received the battleship drawings that had been modified to thicken the side armor and weaken the top armor
.When receiving battleships with almost zero air defense capability, sorry, these battleships can only hide in the toilet (military port) and cry when facing the German aircraft carrier.
Stalin, who was afraid of Germany's deceit, suggested: "Although the Soviet Union's own steel production is not high, the steel and facilities for building two battleships can still be obtained. This can be changed. Germany will build three battleships, leaving two
The Soviet Union built it itself."
When he heard that the Soviet Union wanted to build its own steel, Zhang Chengtian happily replied: "Okay, that would be much more convenient." When he thought that the steel materials used by the Soviet Union to build tanks in the future would also be allocated to the construction of battleships, Zhang Chengtian felt a lot more at ease.
After the roads in the Soviet Union were repaired and the railways were changed to German wide gauge standards, we would see what the Soviet Union would do to resist the German army in the future Soviet-German war.
After Zhang Chengtian had finished his business, he immediately began to fiddle with his personal affairs: "Comrade Stalin, can we hand over the processing of the iron ore shipped to Germany to build battleships to the Rhine Company?" Apart from anything else, he is just doing this.
The boss behind Rhine Company must bring some business to the company.
Stalin, who had been hanging around the top of the Soviet Union for many years, immediately guessed that the relationship between Zhang Chengtian and Rhine Company was unusual after Zhang Chengtian said these words. In Stalin's view, this colonel might have taken many benefits from others. Thinking of this,
Stalin finally understood why Zhang Chengtian wanted to get close to him before, why the negotiations went so smoothly, and why Germany responded to the Soviet Union's requests.
It was all because of the colonel's eagerness to seek benefits for the Rhine Company that processed iron ore. In the final analysis, it was caused by the inferiority of capitalism. I never thought that Zhang Chengtian was trying to entrap Stalin of the Soviet Union on the battlefield.
, self-righteously agreed to this plan to give Rhine Company benefits.
In Stalin's view, a large chunk of Germany's interests had been poached by him through this selfish colonel. For his own selfish gain, he sold the country's technology and built other countries.
In Zhang Chengtian's view, the Soviet Union's interests were lost to an idiot like Stalin. He gave away iron ore to Germany for free, paid for the future German army to build roads and provide good logistics, and used future key tank steel for a tank with major defects.
On the battleship...
Both sides were very satisfied with the final agreement. Germany provided the Soviet Union with 30 less advanced machine tools, 5 secretly altered drawings of defective battleships, the construction of a large number of roads along the line from Moscow to Berlin, and the Soviet Union's steel supply to build a railway network.
.The Soviet Union provided Germany with promised iron ore that clearly exceeded the demand for the construction of battleships, and paid in installments 200 million kilograms of wheat and rice, 20,000 cattle, 2 million tons of oil, and a total of 300,000 tons of various ores.
Compared with the fun in the Moscow conference room, the atmosphere in Sickert's office in Berlin seemed much more awkward.
"General Ludendorff, General Sickert, and through the method of rising and falling, Colonel Reinhardt was transferred to the transportation department. The transfer document was just signed this morning and he was transferred at noon."
Ross, who was left by Chang Cheng-tian to take his place, comforted Ludendorff, the visitor who broke into Sickert's office.
"Oh?" Ludendorff was still surprised that Sickert transferred Zhang Chengtian. Before that, Ludendorff had thought that Sickert was going to help his disciple take revenge on him.
Ludendorff, who thought Sickert was compromising with him, smiled arrogantly and said, "I would say that this young man is shallow and acts recklessly. Admiral Sickert sees this very clearly."
Sickert, who was sitting behind his desk, had not spoken since the beginning. Originally, he had planned to remain silent and let Ross, who was left behind by Chang Chengtian, deal with it.
However, Ludendorff was not satisfied with this. What Ludendorff wanted to hear was for Sickert to answer him personally and declare Ludendorff's victory. For this reason, Ludendorff kept staring at Sickert, no matter what
Want to leave.
"Ross, there's no need to talk nonsense to General Ludendorff. Help me ask him out." Sickert really couldn't stand Ludendorff's arrogant style. If you can't bear it, don't tolerate it! As Zhang Chengtian's teacher, Sickert acted in a subtle way.
Zhong also learned certain qualities from Zhang Chengtian.
Ludendorff was unable to react to Sickert's sudden statement. "Sickert, what do you mean? Don't waste your previous efforts just to show off your quick words!"
"Speed-tongued? In my opinion, you, Ludendorff, are the one who is quick-tongued." The angry Sickert shouted out Ludendorff's name. "I can tell you clearly here, sooner or later Reinhard will
I will come back. I never thought of hiding this outstanding student in the snow!"
Ludendorff was not to be outdone: "Come back? If you, an impulsive student like you, come back and cause any trouble, you will have to bear the consequences."
After hearing these words, Sickert snorted coldly: "Under me, Sickert, there is no such thing as getting into trouble. Even if I, a student, poke a hole in the sky, I will still be there to support him. I'm afraid he won't be able!"
