Facing this mysterious country, Bogmolov is indeed a bit "overwhelmed". A few days ago, he went to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to "question" the Chinese government: Why did the Chinese army invade the areas controlled by the Russian army and provoke border troubles?
At that time, Foreign Minister Gu Weijun handed over the two answers he received from Wu Aihua to Bogmolov intact. First, you Russians are thieves and call for catching thieves. Second, you will fight if you want. Is it useful to say so much?
It has only been a few days now, and Bogomolov has to represent the Soviet Russian government again in negotiations with China. Fortunately, he is not the first representative in this negotiation, otherwise it would be really difficult to save face.
The first representative is naturally Comrade Molotov, the First Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of the Soviet Union, Chairman of the People's Committee for Foreign Affairs, and a close comrade-in-arms of Comrade Slin. It is said that he is a talented diplomat who has achieved many achievements for the diplomatic front of Soviet Russia.
A great victory.
When Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai asked Wu Aihua about the bottom line of negotiations with the Soviet Union, Wu Aihua said, "We can talk if we want. First, the negotiation location must be in Nanjing. We are very pressed for time now and do not have so much free time to fly to Moscow; secondly, the negotiation location must be in Nanjing.
Second, it’s okay to sign an agreement. As long as the Soviet Union gives us any guarantee, we can give the same guarantee. Third, there are many problems between China and the Soviet Union. I don’t think the Soviet Union has the energy to comprehensively solve the problem between China and the Soviet Union.
Therefore, this negotiation is about discussing matters; fourthly, if the Soviet Union demands our technology, we can export some technologies to them, such as our second-generation aircraft. As for the price of a single aircraft, it will be based on the price per unit.
It’s okay to set a minimum price of US$20,000, but we don’t want cash and ask them to provide steel and other materials.”
The so-called second-generation aircraft is a 1940-class combat aircraft exported by the "Meritorious System". Aircraft of this level are still the most advanced in the world. Because the system's technology has advanced to the 1980s, this combat aircraft of the 1940s has
The merit system is very cheap. If each aircraft can be exchanged for 20,000 US dollars in supplies, Wu Aihua believes that if these materials are used for people's livelihood construction or military construction, they can eventually be exchanged for more merit points.
As for the price of US$20,000 per aircraft, it is not a random price set by Wu Aihua. During the Anti-Japanese War in another time and space, the Soviet Russian government also exported military supplies to China. The unit price of one of the combat aircraft was US$11,000 per aircraft. In addition, the Soviet Union also exported military supplies to China.
Russia has also provided China with hundreds of millions of dollars in low-interest loans with an annual interest rate of about 3%.
However, for these sales and loans, the Soviet Union required that three-quarters of metals or Chinese specialties such as tea be used as loan repayments. At that time, barter was very common in trade between countries.
Phenomenon.
The negotiations were very difficult, and Molotov met his opponent for the first time. Perhaps the most important thing is that the Chinese government refused to admit the "invasion" of the Soviet garrison, and instead held the Soviet Union to bear the responsibility for the "invasion".
Molotov said, your Chinese army has entered the defense zone of the Soviet Union. Isn't this considered an "invasion"?
Chinese representative Zhou Nl responded tit-for-tat: Your Soviet-Russian army took the lead in attacking our army. Is it wrong for the Chinese National Defense Forces to fight back in self-defense against such an unfriendly army? The Chinese government will do its best to expel such unfriendly armies or other forces from the country.
Unable to find a breakthrough with Premier Zhou Enlai, Molotov proposed to meet the Chinese President, General Wu Aihua.
During the meeting, Wu Aihua said: "We are pleased with Soviet Russia's construction achievements and understand Soviet Russia's international strategic choices. We also hope that China and the Soviet Union will coexist peacefully from generation to generation and remain friendly forever. However, this is not
The reason why Soviet Russia can provoke and invade China!"
When Molotov heard what Wu Aihua said, he knew that the opportunity had come: "Mr. President, at most there was a little border friction between China and the Soviet Union, and it cannot be said to be provocation or aggression; however, Japan still occupies Manchuria and China.
Taiwan, I wonder if this is Japan’s invasion of China? Or is it Japan’s special interests in China?”
"Since Mr. Molotov is interested in the Northeast issue, I might as well tell you the understanding we have reached with Japan on the Northeast issue: The Northeast issue is because there is a Manchu government, which is a puppet government that we do not recognize, but
Because of this, the Northeast issue is more complicated. Therefore, the Chinese government and the Japanese government will start negotiations on the Northeast issue and the Taiwan issue at some time in the future to resolve territorial issues through negotiations." Wu Aihua said.
Wu Aihua's words contain very rich information. It depends on Molotov how to understand it.
"Well, since China and Japan intend to take things slowly when it comes to territorial relations, then why is China so anxious about the friction between China and the Soviet Union?" Molotov asked.
In fact, what Molotov said was: China is unfair in its handling of state-to-state relations.
"This is different. Between China and Japan, Japan invaded a large area of our territory, and the relationship between China and Japan has become complicated. As for the relationship between China and the Soviet Union, the current relationship is simpler and easier to deal with. If it is not dealt with now, it will be
It may become very complicated one day, and I think it will be detrimental to both China and the Soviet Union."
On the surface, Wu Aihua's words are easy to understand, but in fact they are really "complicated." Even if Molotov wanted to break his head, he could not imagine the deeper meaning behind this words.
"Okay, Mr. President, we can temporarily put aside the issue of responsibility for the border war. So, what does China want to get through negotiations?" Molotov thought for a while, took a step back and said.
"Haha, Mr. Prime Minister, isn't this your request for negotiation? What is your request? You can't be here to raise an army to ask for guilt, right?" Wu Aihua chuckled. Because, he has already won.
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Later, after the prisoner issue was resolved, the negotiations turned into economic and trade negotiations. China promised to export aircraft, off-road vehicles, grain, cloth, clothing, food, cooking oil, vegetables, bristles, tung oil and other materials to Soviet Russia.
; Soviet Russia promised to export steel, refined copper, tungsten, beef, timber and other materials to China.
Both parties seemed happy.
Just when the negotiations were about to end, Premier Zhou Enlai suddenly proposed, "Mr. First Vice Chairman, maybe China and the Soviet Union should build a railway from Dihua to Balkhash and then to Akdoka. If this railway
Once completed, it will have an immeasurable role in promoting the economies of China and the Soviet Union."
"Ah, that's a good suggestion," Molotov thought. "I have to report to the Supreme Command and request further instructions."
Stalin was also very interested in China's suggestions. But the problem was that the Soviet Union was a little unsure of China's ideas. Could it be that China wanted to use this railway to "attack" the Soviet Union?
"The significance of this railway is that Soviet Russia has a second transportation artery to the east, or it can be called the 'Eurasian artery'. With the revival of China's economy, China will be the largest in the world.
One of the commodity markets, doesn’t Russia want to take a share of the pie? Of course, China also hopes to use this railway to promote its products to the great Soviet Russia.” During the negotiations, Zhou Nl further explained.
This railway is about 1,200 kilometers long, and there are about 500 kilometers in China. Wu Aihua really wanted to build the domestic section, but he was worried about arousing the wariness of Soviet Russia.
The Eurasian artery naturally serves commerce in peacetime, but it can serve war in times of war. The day this railway was built was when the Chinese army swept across Eurasia! But such a hidden purpose
, Soviet Russia would definitely not have imagined it. Because the railway from Lanzhou to Dihua was also under construction at this time, and it would have to wait until at least the summer of 1941 before it could be opened to traffic.
What time was it in the summer of 1941? If history is correct, it was the day when Hitler launched a powerful armored group attack on Soviet Russia! At this time, the bearded Soviet Russia was trying to conquer Finland, and at the same time he also wanted to push the beast of Germany towards the Soviet Union.
Guided in the direction of Western Europe.
In fact, Big Beard's strategy of "diversion of trouble to the west" was successful. In 1940, Germany was stepping up its troop deployment to the West. Therefore, at this time, China's proposal of a "Eurasian artery" was unacceptable to Soviet Russia.
The possibility is very high.
"There are many construction projects in Soviet Russia. Even if this railway is to be built, it may take five or ten years." After receiving Moscow's agreement, Molotov began to negotiate conditions again.
"Oh, if that's the case, we can build the railway to Lake Aibi first and build a transfer station there. From now on, the trade between China and the Soviet Union can be traded directly on Lake Aibi." Zhou nl pointed at a
The map said.
Zhou nl is talking about "general". Poor and weak China can repair the railway first. Is the great Soviet Russia worse than China?
"If China is willing to provide loans, Soviet Russia can also advance the plan to build this railway." Although Molotov is a diplomatic master, China's Zhou Enlai is even more!
Soviet Russia was bad, but China's diplomacy was created from scratch and was almost developed by Zhou Nl.
"The loan is okay. However, we have to earn back some of the loan." Zhou Nl made a new request.
"What do you mean?" Molotov was a little confused.
"In other words, this railway is funded by China, designed by China, and constructed by China. The building materials are purchased by your Soviet Union. After it is built, it will be handed over to the Soviet Union for use. When the time comes, you will repay our loan." Zhou Nl explained.
road.
Zhou's idea obviously came from Wu Aihua. Even if he cannot win the design rights, he must win the construction rights. "Labor export" has been proven to be a powerful tool to increase domestic economic strength in later generations. As the world's most populous country
How can China not export labor services to other countries?
"Oh, the design is not good. It has to be designed by experts from Soviet Russia. As for the construction, it can be entrusted to China." Molotov said. Soviet Russia's human resources have always been tight. He is worried about the manpower for road construction. China