Zhukov didn't know that because he had lost his initiative, he was sliding step by step into the abyss of suffering.
Xu Rui laughed and said: "Your Excellency General, compared with the complete set of equipment of the 50,000-ton refinery, how much are the two sets of equipment of the meat product canning factory and the clothing factory worth? You even have the complete set of refinery.
The equipment has been given away, and the Soviet Union has a great cause, so does it still care about these small sums?
Zhukov couldn't help but smile bitterly after hearing this. Could it be any more shameless?
What does it mean to push beyond the limit? This is called pushing beyond the limit, and you have learned a lot today.
But what the other party said makes sense. The entire set of equipment for the 50,000-ton oil refinery was given away. To calculate the value of a mere meat product processing plant and a clothing factory would be a bit of a penny gain. However, Xu Rui also
He is really good at seizing the opportunity to bargain, and he can't even lose his temper.
"Okay." Zhukov smiled bitterly, "I don't care about this, I'll give it to you!"
Zhukov didn't know that this was just the beginning, and greater concessions were yet to come.
Xu Rui immediately turned to Ulan Toya, who was in charge of recording, and said: "Toya, write it down, in addition to the equipment of the refinery, the Soviet government also promised to provide us with a complete set of equipment for the meat canning factory and the clothing factory for free, and also cooperated with the refining plant.
Just like the chemical equipment, the Soviet army will be responsible for transporting it to Baotou for delivery. This must be remembered clearly."
The last sentence was added by Xu Rui, but Zhukov was too lazy to argue.
One sheep is driven, a group of sheep is driven, one set of equipment is transported, and three sets of equipment are also transported.
Zhukov shook his head and said: "By the way, the power consumption of the refinery is not small. With the meat product canning factory and the clothing factory, the power consumption is even greater. Can your power supply in Baotou be guaranteed?"
Xu Rui was very surprised and said: "Your Excellency General, does the complete set of equipment of the refinery not include power generation equipment? That's bad, we don't have a power plant in Baotou at all, how can we supply electricity to the refinery?"
"What? There is no power plant?" Three black lines immediately appeared on Zhukov's forehead. We have already discussed the construction of a refinery, a food factory and a clothing factory. Now you tell me that there is no power plant in Baotou? There is no power generation.
Do you want to build a crude refinery, cannery and clothing factory? Are you trying to make me angry?
"This really doesn't exist." Xu Rui spread his hands, looking very embarrassed.
By now, Xu Rui has accurately figured out Zhukov's bottom line.
Zhukov's bottom line is to ensure the supply of gasoline and diesel to the Far East Front!
On this basis, everything can be discussed. A complete set of equipment for the refinery can be delivered, as well as a complete set of equipment for the meat processing plant and clothing factory, as well as the equipment for the power plant!
Xu Rui was convinced that Zhukov could only send the power plant.
As expected, Zhukov finally endured it and said, "Okay, I'll give you another power plant."
Initially, Zhukov wanted to try his best to get Xu Rui to pay some amount for the power plant equipment, but when he thought of the precedents of the refinery, food factory and clothing factory, he immediately gave up. Unless he gave up the refinery agreement,
Otherwise, he would have no choice but to be slaughtered, but Zhukov did not want to give up the refinery.
Because the construction of the Baotou Refinery is related to the outcome of the Far East Battle!
From a larger strategic perspective, the construction of the Baotou Refinery was even related to the life and death of the Soviet Union! So Zhukov simply decided to send Xu Rui a complete set of equipment from a power plant.
Anyway, compared with the complete equipment of a refinery, a power plant is also cheaper.
However, Zhukov was afraid that Xu Rui would put forward more conditions, so after finishing speaking, he immediately said: "Colonel Xu, this is the limit of the assistance we can provide. No more assistance will be available."
Zhukov really talks too much and makes mistakes. If he didn't say this, Xu Rui might not mention it. To be honest, being able to win over equipment for refineries, food factories, clothing factories, and power plants is already very valuable.
Yes, people should be content and their demands should not be too excessive. But as soon as Zhukov spoke, Xu Rui immediately smelled the opportunity.
Zhukov said that no matter how much assistance is provided, the implication is that it is still there!
From these words that were sealed in advance, Xu Rui realized that there was still something to be squeezed out of Zhukov!
At that moment, Xu Rui said in a dilemma: "Your Excellency, General, there is something I don't know whether I should say or not?"
Zhukov's face immediately fell. Although Xu Rui hadn't said anything yet, he already had a premonition that this was definitely not a good thing. This guy probably had to put forward conditions, and this condition was more stringent than the previous conditions. Thinking of this
, Zhukov really wanted to stand up and walk away. Damn it, can I stop serving you?
But when he thought of 2,000 tons of fuel per month, Zhukov gritted his teeth and endured it.
At that moment, Zhukov gritted his teeth and said, "Colonel Xu, if you have anything to say, please speak directly."
"That's it." Xu Rui put on a look of helplessness, scratched his head and said, "Our Chahar Independent Regiment is not very strong yet, and the relationship with the Jinsui Army is not good, so, if
If the Japanese army invades Suiyuan in a large scale, the Shanxi-Sui army may not defend Guisui, and in this case Baotou will be exposed to the Japanese army."
"Colonel Xu, what do you mean?" Zhukov's face turned completely gloomy and he said in a deep voice, "Do you want me to transfer troops from the Far East Front to help defend Baotou?" Zhukov felt that he was on the verge of breaking out.
, if Xu Rui really makes this request, then just count the balls.
In short, the Soviet Union has a lot of obsolete old equipment and small production capacity, so there is no problem in assisting the CCP with a few factories and equipment. Comrade Stalin will definitely approve it. However, if troops from the Far East Front are directly transferred to intervene in the Chinese War of Resistance, Comrade Stalin will definitely not
It will be approved. If he dares to report it, he will only be scolded.
"Of course not." Xu Rui said calmly, "Although we Chinese are poor, we still have a lot of poverty. No matter how cruel the Japanese devils are, we will never ask the Soviet Union to directly send troops to help us fight the war.
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Zhukov's face looked a little better, and then asked: "Then can you guard Baotou?"
"Since we can recapture Baotou from the Japs, we can naturally hold it." Xu Rui smiled and added, "We are not afraid of the Japs' infantry, cavalry or even tanks and armor. The only troublesome thing is the Japs' aviation.
If the Japanese use aviation to bomb the factories in Baotou, our independent regiment will be powerless."
"So that's it." Zhukov said, "That's no problem. We can support a batch of anti-aircraft machine guns and anti-aircraft guns, which is enough to establish a no-fly zone over Baotou."
Xu Rui spread his hands and said: "But the problem is, how to solve the problem of ammunition?"
Zhukov was immediately speechless. Yes, anti-aircraft machine guns and anti-aircraft guns are not a problem. The Soviet army can solve it by randomly allocating some anti-aircraft machine guns and anti-aircraft guns. However, ammunition is a big problem, because now even the Soviet army itself is suffering from it.
What about the problem of lack of ammunition? How can there be excess ammunition to provide to the Chahar Independent Regiment?
Xu Rui added: "If the Soviet Union can provide assistance for a bullet production line and an artillery shell production line, then all problems will be solved. I can use my party spirit to guarantee to the General that Baotou's defense line in the sky and below will be successfully managed."
Just like an iron barrel, no matter how many Japs come, there is only one way to die!"
After Xu Rui finished speaking, Zhukov did not speak immediately, but just looked at him faintly.
Being looked at like this, Xu Rui didn't feel embarrassed at all and sat there naturally.
After a long while, Zhukov gritted his teeth and said: "Colonel Xu, I suddenly feel that your Chahar Independent Regiment is not irreplaceable. Fu Zuoyi, deputy chief of the Jinsui Army, seems to be a more suitable partner, and I am convinced that Fu Zuoyi
I definitely won’t put forward so many additional conditions like you do.”
If it had been anyone else, Zhukov would have panicked after saying this.
Because Zhukov is right, Fu Zuoyi is indeed richer than Xu Rui. It is safer for the Soviets to choose to cooperate with Fu Zuoyi than with Xu Rui! In any case, Fu Zuoyi is the chairman of Suiyuan Province and the commander of the World War II zone.
Deputy Commander-in-Chief, while Xu Rui was just a regiment commander of the Eighth Route Army. There was no comparison between the two.
Xu Rui was not worried at all, and said with a smile: "If General Fu is more willing to believe in Commander Fu, then I have nothing to say, but before making a decision, General Fu would be better off comparing the records of Commander Fu and me.
, and then it will not be too late to make the final decision. I believe that the General will make a wise choice in the end."
Xu Rui is showing off Chi Guoguo. My record is there. Who is stronger or weaker with Fu Zuoyi? See for yourself. If you still believe in Fu Zuoyi more, then I have nothing to say.
Zhukov really knew about Xu Rui's record, Cherev told him.
However, as the saying goes, what is heard is false and what is seen is true. Zhukov still does not believe it.
Therefore, Zhukov decided to test Xu Rui and said with a dark face: "Colonel Xu, I have heard about your record, but I only believe in my own eyes. If you want me to believe in your record, then you must
You have to show your ability. Why don't we have another war game? As long as you beat me, everything will be as you wish. But if you lose, then there is no need to talk about anything, including the equipment of the refinery.
Okay, how's it going?"
"Okay." Xu Rui smiled slightly and said, "Are you going to deduce the Far East battle?"
"No, no, it's not the Battle of the Far East." A sly smile suddenly appeared at the corner of Zhukov's mouth, and he added, "This is the Soviet-Finnish war that is about to break out. You will command the Soviet army, and I will command the Finnish army. We will see the result on the sand table.
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"Okay." Xu Rui still smiled, "Then we'll find out on the sand table."
