Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 617 Lenin's request

"According to the information held by the KGB, Hitler wanted to use the Barbarossa plan to concentrate a large number of troops, carry out rapid and far-reaching assaults from several directions with blitzkrieg, and occupy the capital of the Soviet Union, Leningrad and Kiev, the second and third largest cities in the Soviet Union, etc., Annihilate the main force of the Soviet Red Army in the western part of the Soviet Union, and then drive straight into the hinterland of the Soviet Union, reaching the line of Arkhangelsk, the Volga River, and Astrakhan, and use the air force to destroy the Ural industrial zone, thus defeating the Soviet Union." Lenin's speech speed Still very fast, it seemed that he was afraid of being interrupted by the other party when he was speaking, so he quickly expressed his thoughts.

Guan Xuqing listened quietly, humming or nodding his head from time to time to show that he hadn't lost his mind.

Lenin saw that the Chinese emperor was listening very attentively, so he continued: "The Soviet Union is facing the most severe test since its founding. Doing a desperate struggle, but I am still not sure whether my country is ready for war. There is an unchangeable historical problem in the Soviet Union, that is, our capital and major cities such as Leningrad are concentrated in the westernmost part of the country. Even the areas close to the border lacked a strategic buffer zone, which meant that once the Germans launched an offensive, these major cities would be the first to be breached, followed by the fall of the Soviet Union." Speaking of this, Lenin It seemed a little painful and helpless, looking at the Chinese emperor, waiting for the other party's reply.

Through previous contacts, Guan Xuqing had a good impression of Lenin himself. Lenin was an upright, honest, and tenacious little Russian man with the unique simplicity of Soviet workers and peasants. He advocates empty talk like a politician, but he has profound Marxist theoretical literacy, and he is not like ordinary politicians who work politically and schemingly. He is a competent leader who can think and solve problems from the standpoint of the Soviet people.However, Guan Xuqing did not have a good impression of the fierce Stalin sitting on the right side of Lenin. This person gave the impression of being stubborn, stubborn, and even a little authoritarian in his bones. He still remembered the last time Lenin visited Beijing. , Stalin blatantly raised the issue of the ownership of Eastern Siberia to himself. Guan Xuqing felt angry when he saw Stalin, and wanted to make things difficult for him, so he said to Stalin: "Does this Mr. Stalin have any good ideas? I want to hear your opinion." .”

This time Stalin was much calmer than the last time in Beijing. He first asked Lenin for his opinion with his eyes. Lenin smiled and said, "Comrade Stalin, since His Majesty the Emperor asked you, you can express your own opinion."

Then Stalin said to Guan Xuqing: "Your Majesty, then I will be blunt. I have some differences with some comrades in the Politburo on this issue. In fact, the situation is not as bad as we estimated. I have a The comparison of the military strength of the two sides. At present, the total strength of Germany is 380 million, the Soviet Union is 500 million, Germany has 156 divisions and 2 brigades, the Soviet Union has 170 divisions and 2 brigades, Germany has 4300 tanks, and the Soviet Union has tank equipment Although it has just started, it has reached 1475 in a short period of time. Germany has 4 artillery pieces, the Soviet Union also has 3.7 artillery pieces, Germany has 192 combat ships, and the Soviet Union has 396 ships. Combat aircraft, at this point, is one of our weaknesses. But overall, our strength is not inferior to that of the other side. We have nothing to fear. Fucking planes and artillery can only frighten those cowardly countries, but It has no effect on the Soviets with a will of steel. Moreover, in the just-concluded war against Japan, China wiped out tens of millions of people with 100 million troops. This record is enough to inspire us to bravely face the challenge of Japan .”

Guan Xuqing sneered secretly. Stalin was really arrogant. It is true that China's 100 million troops were wiped out, but China still has the most advanced weapons and equipment and the most advanced combat tactics in the world. This is comparable to the Soviet Union. is it on?It's a hundred and eight thousand miles away.It sounds like the Soviet Union had a lot of weapons, but those in the know know that many of those weapons were refitted from Tsarist Russian weapons, their performance was extremely unstable, and they hadn't been tested in actual combat. I know it can be used.There are also those Soviet Red Army, I heard that many of them are improvised child soldiers who have not undergone a few formal trainings, and their military discipline is very chaotic. up.

At this time, Stalin was still eloquently giving his personal speech: "Moreover, with the support of the Soviet Red Army and China, anti-Japanese actions in European countries are surging, which greatly disrupted Germany's European layout. Falling into the quagmire of war and unable to extricate itself, under such circumstances, I believe that the Soviet Union will be able to win the final victory."

Guan Xu smiled lightly: "Okay, okay, since this is the case, then China, as an ally, can rest assured. On behalf of the people of the empire, I wish the Soviet Union an early victory over Japan."

Listening to Stalin's outspoken speeches, Lenin's brows were already furrowed. Although he admired this decisive and sharp subordinate very much, everything has an extreme, and Stalin would often go from one extreme to another. Today, in front of the Chinese emperor, he assured the Soviet Union that the Soviet Union could defeat China, which meant that the Soviet Union did not need to turn to others for help, but is this the case?Didn't I and the Soviet Union painstakingly invite them here just to ask for their help?

Lenin felt that his good headache seemed to be committed again, so he said to Guan Xuqing: "Comrade Stalin's opinion only shows the other side of the Soviets who are not afraid of war and revolution, and it does not represent the meaning of the Soviet Union. Of course, The Soviet Union is preparing for war, but in the face of the crazy revolution, we have to prepare for the worst. As I said just now, this is the most severe test in history. The Soviet Union is still a very young regime , in the face of such a test, there will be deficiencies of one kind or another. China and the Soviet Union are the common enemy of peace-loving countries all over the world. Therefore, I hope that China, as an ally, can lend a helping hand at critical moments. It is also the most important request I will make today."

Seeing the sincere look in Lenin's eyes, Guan Xuqing said to himself that Lenin was by no means an idler, he was sincerely expressing his wishes all the time, this way was more touching than those pleadings with snot and tears, If he and Lenin were not politicians but friends, Guan Xuqing would probably agree to it immediately, but he is the master of 500 million Chinese people, and every word and deed is influencing the development of the empire. At this time, he must not soften his heart.So he smiled and said to Lenin: "I will tell you something from the bottom of my heart. I really want to send troops to assist the Soviet Union now to fight against Japan, but don't forget that the Sino-Japanese War has just ended and the country is still empty. It will also take some time to recuperate. Regarding the Soviet-German war, I am afraid that it is not as pessimistic as everyone imagined. It should still be possible to defeat the Soviet Union with the strength of the Soviet Red Army. But as an ally, I can promise that China will definitely The key to sending troops depends on the development of the current situation. China will never just sit and watch its allies be defeated by the Communist Party. In that case, the vast area in the north of the empire will also be threatened. How about this, I promise To support the Soviet Union with 3 landship-class tanks, 50 new Huaxia 20 rifles, [-] heavy bomber airships, and [-] kilograms of ammunition. This can be regarded as a little expression of the empire to its allies."

With such a promise from the Emperor of China, Lenin couldn't say anything more. After all, what they said was the actual situation. If the Soviet Union had just finished a big battle, it would not have rashly sent troops to support other countries. Since the Emperor of China promised to send troops, this is also true It can be regarded as a harvest of this meeting.

Next, Guan Xuqing stayed for a day, and all the areas he saw were actively preparing for war, but the Soviets were too poor, and many soldiers were still wearing single clothes standing guard in the cold wind, and many citizens had to go to designated places every day. Supply point to receive rations of black bread and milk. Before the founding of the Soviet Union, Lenin once said to the Soviet people: there will be bread.There is indeed bread now, but very little.Guan Xuqing immediately promised to donate 60 cotton coats and 200 million tons of wheat to the Soviet Red Army free of charge.This time not only Lenin, but also all the members of the Politburo including Stalin were moved by the generosity and selflessness of the Chinese emperor. These cotton coats and wheat were even more important to the Soviet Union than those new weapons.

Lenin excitedly held Guan Xuqing's hand and said: "The Soviet people will never forget."

In the evening, in the luxurious Kremlin, the People's Commissar of the Soviet Union entertained the distinguished guests who came here in an official capacity.In an instant, the originally spacious banquet hall was packed with more than 1000 people.In order to express respect for the distinguished guests from China, the Soviet Union sent a huge lineup of 1000 people to attend the welcome dinner. Representatives of workers, peasants, soldiers, women, etc. from various places came to this special banquet.

Perhaps the Soviets have not had a full meal for a long time, and they are all holding back to come to the banquet to have a big meal. The food at this banquet is very rich, and there are no exquisite snacks. Except for their favorite strong vodka, It was big pieces of bacon and ham, as well as the most distinctive black bread, red cabbage soup, etc. Before the banquet started, some Soviet guests were quietly stuffing food into their arms.

(End of this chapter)