Of course, it is not ruled out that Jiangbei is unwilling to provide new aircraft due to its own demand for such long-range bombers, and instead provides second-hand goods. This batch of Il-4 bombers are not only second-hand goods, but also
A considerable part of the units were originally equipped with these aircraft and then transferred the old ones over after replacing them with new aircraft of the same model.
Li Yanping and Guo Bingxun were very angry about Jiangbei's still shoddy practices, but they made several protests but received no response. In addition, Jiangbei had breached the contract before and refused to provide production technology for two engines, and they wanted to retaliate.
But it was the helpless Li Yanping who secretly did these tricks. He ordered the Ministry of Military Industry to restrict Jiangbei experts from accessing new equipment shipped from the United States.
Yang Zhen, who is well aware of the causes and consequences of this matter, will naturally not really pursue that person's responsibility. Not only will he not pursue it, but in Yang Zhen's view, some necessary means of revenge must be available. Otherwise,
Those people in Jiangbei really thought they were powerless against them and did whatever they wanted.
After thinking for a while, Yang Zhen said: "Comrade Kovalev, I want to ask you something. When we signed the transfer of aircraft and tank technology last year, how did you agree? Was it all a free transfer? But now you refuse to provide it.
Aircraft and tank engine technology.”
"Comrade Kovalev, you are also a soldier. You should understand that if these two technologies are not provided, the equipment will be nothing more than a pile of scrap metal. Without the engine, what will we do when the battlefield losses are huge?
It’s very possible that there won’t even be a chance for emergency repairs.”
"We spent a large sum of foreign exchange, even being accused of being traitors, to transfer our mineral resource development rights to you, but in exchange for you lacking less than half of the most critical technology? Do you think we are fools?
, or are you short-sighted?”
"You keep your hands to do things and don't give us the most critical technology. Is this how you act like a big brother? Is this how you implement the spirit of internationalism? Don't forget, we paid for these things. Is this how you fulfill the agreement? Who will do it in the future?
Do you still dare to do business with you?"
"Although we have promised to provide it, we have been asked to give up a large amount of food in exchange. And how did you implement the agreement signed at the beginning of this year? Why did the new aircraft stipulated in the contract become a pile of second-hand goods? The one who violated the agreement in the first place
It wasn't us, it was you who were the first. Now you are slapping us back and accusing us of violating the agreement. Isn't it a bit unethical of you to do so?"
"As for the current deployment of the Japanese army and the next battle plan you requested, I'm sorry that we can't do anything about it now. You should know the Japanese army's precautions against the Chinese, especially after the failure of the battle last year, the Japanese army has extremely distrust of the puppet Manchukuo army.
, all the control and prevention work has been concealed from them, and our current intelligence sources are also limited."
"Comrade Kovalev, you should know that the ability to collect intelligence is directly related to the source of intelligence. We don't know much about the mobilization and deployment of the Japanese army now. As for their next plan, especially the navy's
The next step of action is even more difficult to grasp.”
"You also know that due to our current situation, our intelligence resources are basically limited to the army. There is no source at all for the Japanese naval intelligence and long-range aviation intelligence that you most want to know. Therefore, I just want to provide you with intelligence,
Now I am determined but unable to do so."
"As for the radars you mentioned, Comrade Kovalev, I can tell you responsibly. Not to mention the information we provide you in this regard, even now our access to these radars is restricted by the Americans. All maintenance and
Maintenance technology is all in the hands of Americans and is not provided to us at all. Even if I want to provide it to you, there is nothing to provide."
Yang Zhen's answer made Kovalev blush. It's just that these matters are Moscow's decisions and cannot be solved by the head of his small intelligence branch. But after all, he is an intelligence officer, and he is already thick-skinned.
To a certain extent.
Kovalev, who quickly calmed down, shook his head and said: "Comrade Yang Zhen, in any case, we have now agreed to transfer the engine technology to you, and the complete set of drawings has begun to be transferred. For this matter, we can be regarded as
The agreement is completed."
"As for the aircraft, that's because things happen for a reason. Comrade Yang Zhen, our output is not unlimited. Your supply requirements are so tight, and it is difficult for us to meet the needs of the great Soviet Red Army.
A sufficient number of new aircraft will be provided within a short period of time."
"Comrade Yang Zhen, as the situation on the western border becomes increasingly tense, we also need a large number of long-range bombers. Now, in addition to meeting the needs of our Red Army's replacement, the remaining output is simply not able to complete this task in a short time.
Contract. Considering your urgent need, we have transferred a batch from our active equipment."
"Although that batch of IL-4 bombers are second-hand goods, most of the equipment is less than a year old. And we have also made certain compensation in other aspects. In addition to the batch of DB-3 bombers you ordered, we
I gave you thirty additional bombers as gifts. I think these are enough to make up for the lack of those bombers. Therefore, the things you said about us violating the agreement are not enough to explain your current practices."
"Comrade Yang Zhen, even if the Americans strictly control the radar provided to you, why have you imposed strict restrictions on our experts' access to other industrial equipment since the beginning of this month? Isn't this a violation of the agreement? There is also intelligence
Question, Comrade Yang Zhen, I'm sorry, but your explanation also doesn't satisfy me."
"The adjustment and replenishment of the Kwantung Army and the activities of the Japanese naval fleet are urgently needed information for the Soviet Union, and are also top priorities related to the security of the Soviet Far East. This is not difficult for you as you have a large number of sources of intelligence on Japan. Yang Zhen
Comrade, I think you are consciously shirking your responsibilities in international relations.
Seeing that Kovalev did not accept his explanation, Yang Zhen smiled and said: "Comrade Kovalev, I think you have said enough. I just arrived, and I am not very clear about many situations.
I need to investigate the restrictions you proposed that we unilaterally set on you."
"Whether the problem lies with the Americans or with us, we have to wait until the results are obtained before we can know. Comrade Kovalev, you know that with the introduction of equipment, we have hired a lot of American engineers
Personnel. If we do it with too much fanfare, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Americans to explain it."
"When I entered the customs, the political commissar and chief of staff of the military region who stayed in the military region and presided over the work had received several protests from the Americans that we violated the agreement and allowed your experts to have access to these new equipment. What we and them have done is not possible at least for now.
A temporary action taken to offend the Americans. As for the intelligence and radar matters, I can only explain it so far. Whether you believe it or not is not something I can decide."
At this point, Yang Zhen changed the subject and said: "Comrade Kovalev, is your appetite a bit too big? I think the current annual grain output in our base area is as high as that of people across the river.
Neighbors, you know this well. You are so open-minded and still use the previous contract to make a fuss. Isn't it a bit too much?"
"What is food? Food is the foundation of the army. Without sufficient food supply, a powerful army will be nothing but a puddle of loose sand. You can get 150,000 tons of wheat with just one mouthful. Don't you know that our people also need large quantities of food?"
You should know what these 150,000 tons of wheat mean to us?"
"You are taking things that should have been given to us and forcing us to meet your demands. But you don't care about our life or death. What is this? Without food, how can we fight against the Japanese army? Comrade Kovalev,
If we fail, your security in the east may return to the previous situation. I think this will be much more stressful for you than transporting food from the west to the Far East."
"Also, with 150,000 tons of wheat a year, you can open your mouths. Don't you know that grain production is directly related to the weather? Once we provide according to the quantity, if there is any natural disaster this year, the entire base area will be affected.
Everyone will go hungry."
Yang Zhen's words were very direct and there was no cover at all. For Kovalev, he did not feel embarrassed. This decision was made by the Far East Military District Headquarters and the Far East District Party Committee. The entire Far East region is sparsely populated and has a harsh climate.
, was not originally a food-producing area.
The entire population and hundreds of thousands of garrisons in the Far East require a large amount of food every year. At present, almost all of this food depends on the agricultural areas in the west. This is undoubtedly a considerable pressure for the Far East, which has only one Trans-Siberian Railway connected to the western hinterland.
of.
What's more, this railway transports not only food, but also other daily necessities as well as a large number of equipment and personnel. If it were not for the coal mining rights in the North Manchuria region, the coal needed for the entire Far East region would also need to be obtained from
It was transported thousands of miles from the west. All the required grain was transported from the west, which occupied too much transportation capacity.
In order to improve the food supply situation in the Far East Region, after investigating the grain output of the areas under the jurisdiction of the Anti-Japanese Federation, especially the production and construction corps formed by it last year, the Military Commission of the Far East Military Region and the Party Committee of the Far East Region, after several studies, finally negotiated with Moscow.
We will collect some grain and livestock products from the alliance’s base areas to solve the food problem in the Far East.
However, considering that the amount of food is too large, it is easy to cause a backlash from the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Therefore, after communicating with Moscow, the technologies for equipping engines for MiG-3 fighter jets and T-26 tanks, which were not originally planned to be provided, will be included this time.
Delivered to Anti-Lian in exchange.
Although it was a bit unethical to do so, for the sake of the strategic security of food supply in the Far East, Kovalev did not feel that there was anything wrong with the Far East District Party Committee doing this. After all, for other aspects, the interests of the Soviets and the Far East District
The food security of hundreds of thousands of garrison troops is paramount. On this point, Kovalev does not disagree with the Military Commission of the Far Eastern Military District.