Faced with Yang Zhen's accusation, Kovalev just shrugged his shoulders and said: "Comrade Yang Zhen, this is a joint decision of the Far East Military District Military Commission and the Far East District Party Committee, and it was also approved by Moscow, so I advise you to accept it. That's good, otherwise, it won't just be about the hundreds of thousands of tons of grain."
Looking at the confident Kovalev, Yang Zhen frowned tightly and said for a long time: "Comrade Kovalev, if it weren't for the fact that we got along quite happily before, I would never give up a grain of grain or a tael in the future. I won’t give you any meat, but Comrade Kovalev, are you too selfish?”
"In this way, once we find a way to understand the technology of radar, we will study it together with you later, but it is just a joint study. After all, we also need such technology, and anyway, we still have experience in using it. , studying each other is much better than working behind closed doors."
"As for the issue of food, I will discuss it with the Northeast Bureau and other leaders of the military region. However, we cannot provide such a large amount at the moment. Comrade Kovalev, you have to consider our affordability. 150,000 tons per year. Quantity, sorry we simply can’t do it.”
"As for the activities of the Japanese Navy that you need, we can adjust part of the direction appropriately and adjust part of the focus to the Japanese Navy fleet stationed in Lushun, but how much we can provide you with is something we cannot guarantee now. You know, our previous intelligence focus was still on the Kwantung Army."
"Now, Comrade Kovalev, I don't think the purpose of your coming is that simple. For this matter, you can go to the Northeast Bureau and the Northeast Working Committee. There is no need to be so anxious. Come to me, I think it would be better if there is no obstruction between us."
"I think the Soviet Union transferred you to the military attaché at the Consulate General in Harbin for some reason. Comrade Kovalev, we have known each other for a long time. I still know what you are doing. , your immediate superior is probably not just the Far East Military Region Headquarters, if I’m not mistaken, you have very good hands and eyes."
Regarding Yang Zhen's words, Kovalev just laughed, but the result was quite surprising. Not only did Yang Zhen be surprised, but it was also beyond Guo Bingxun's expectation. Kovalev looked at Yang Zhen and hesitated. After making a decision, he told the truth: "After all, it's Comrade Yang Zhen. His head is so fast. I am anxious to see you this time because there is indeed something. Comrade Yang Zhen, I came here this time on orders from Moscow. There is something." I want to ask you."
"As far as our advisory group in Chongqing knows, your troops have been officially incorporated by the Chongqing government, and the Chongqing government has also awarded you the rank of lieutenant general. I have been ordered to find out whether you are listening to Yan'an or Chongqing now, Yang Zhen Comrade, this is very important to us and I hope you can understand."
"In addition, what is your attitude towards the Americans? This is something that Moscow is eager to know. Comrade Yang Zhen, you Chinese have a saying that you have one foot in two boats. We cannot allow our allies to However, our allies who have received great help from us rely on our help and at the same time turn to the Americans. We will never allow the so-called behavior among you Chinese to act in two different boats."
"Comrade Yang Zhen, you know that the Soviets have paid a considerable price for your development and growth. It can be said that without the support of the Soviets, you would not be where you are today. Even now, the Soviets are still violating the agreement with the Japanese. international agreement to sell you weapons and equipment in service."
"Therefore, the Soviet Party will never allow a pro-American army to appear behind it in such a complicated international situation. The main reason why I came today is to hear your attitude on this matter, Comrade Yang Zhen , I know you are a cunning person, but on this matter, I hope to hear your true attitude, instead of trying to get through."
Hearing Kovalev's words, Yang Zhen understood that this was Jiangbei giving him another ultimatum, but he just smiled lightly and said: "Comrade Kovalev, let's talk about your first question first, you know What have I done in the Guanzhong these days? I think if you knew, you wouldn't ask the first question. Comrade Kovalev, I think with your sensitive eyes and ears, you should know what happened on the Guanzhong battlefield during this period. What."
Yang Zhen's words made Kovalev slightly stunned. As an intelligence officer, he knew what happened in China's customs during this period. They now have a military advisory group stationed in the National Government, and even have military personnel stationed in the Third Theater Zone. Advisors are still providing military assistance to the Nationalist Government, and the major events that occurred on the Guan Civil War battlefield cannot be hidden from them at all.
But does this have anything to do with the top military chief of the Anti-Japanese Alliance in front of him? Didn’t he just enter the customs to report on his work? Even if his entry was related to certain events in China, from the time when this incident occurred and the situation in southern Anhui Judging from the distance from Yan'an, it was impossible for him to reach southern Anhui within that period of time.
Wannan is located in the south of the Yangtze River in China, at the junction of the Chinese government's Third War Zone and the Japanese-occupied area. There is no airport and no railway there. It takes at least half a day to get to Wannan from Yan'an, which is thousands of miles away, even at the fastest speed. It took several months from the time he arrived in Yan'an to the incident. It was impossible to give him enough time to travel from Yan'an to southern Anhui.
Looking at Kovalev's disbelief, Yang Zhen said calmly: "Kovalev, I can tell you that I was the one who commanded the entire breakout of the Anhui Army to the north, and I was there when the breakout started. He was among the troops in southern Anhui and experienced the entire operation."
"Comrade Kovalev, it is indeed a thousand kilometers from Yan'an to southern Anhui, but you have forgotten that this distance does take too long to march on foot, but if you take a plane, this distance is not considered What, one day is enough."
"It is true that we do not have airports in various bases in Jiangnan, but there is no problem in temporarily repairing a temporary airport without a tower and only a runway. And with the ability of our internal troops, we can get a flight from Yan'an to southern Jiangsu or southern Anhui. There is nothing wrong with the aerial map.”
"Having said this, Comrade Kovalev should understand my attitude. If you were still doubtful before, then I should have made my attitude clear now. If you want Chongqing to pass this matter, I'm afraid you are already hating me. I am broken to the bone, how could I be stupid enough to put my head under someone else's knife?"
"The reason why I accepted the military rank and designation awarded by the National Government was to express in front of the Japanese the Chinese people's unanimous determination to deal with the outside world. Don't forget, the anti-Japanese national united front will not break up, and the unity of the external performance is also what your Soviet hopes to see. You arrived, weren’t you the ones who contributed to the anti-Japanese united front back then?”
"As for whether I will obey his command politically and militarily, I think since we are thousands of miles away, there is no need for that, right? The Chongqing government can neither give me a penny of funding nor military pay, nor can it give me a cent. Ammunition, a grain of food, and besides verbal support, I got nothing."
"Comrade Kovalev, I can tell you clearly today that I will only listen to Yan'an. As for the rest, it depends on Yan'an's wishes. I think you should understand my attitude after I have said this. It means that you should submit a message to Moscow."
"But speaking of Americans, I think you should also know very well how deep the intersection between us is. My attitude towards Americans is, to put it bluntly, the same as your thoughts back then. As for whether I will From now on, if we are pro-American, haha, Americans are not qualified to make us obey them."
"My attitude is that you must get the equipment and supplies you need. When one day we need to coordinate operations in the future, cooperation is not out of the question. As for other things, I don't have to talk about it. Of course, I also know that the assistance from the Americans will not be free. Yes, but I think sometimes the development of things may not depend on their will."
Although Yang Zhen did not directly answer Kovalev's first question, he also expressed his attitude in disguise. As for the second question, Yang Zhen answered it very simply, without any sloppiness. First, he certainly did not have any Secondly, he cannot bear the consequences of completely falling out with Jiangbei now.
Obviously, Kovalev is quite satisfied with Yang Zhen's two answers. With these two answers, plus his own personal observation in Harbin, he should be able to send a message to Moscow. Jiangbei is still called Russia. Since time immemorial, this nation has always believed in force and power.
For them, force is the ultimate solution to all problems. As long as they have military power, they will be strong. Only with a strong armed force, they will have the confidence to speak. This is why Kovalev went to Yang Zhen , instead of going to the top leader of the Anti-Japanese Alliance, at least in name only, the first secretary-general of the Northeast Bureau,
But Kovalev was satisfied, but Yang Zhen was not. Looking at Kovalev who seemed a little relaxed after getting the answer he wanted, Yang Zhen said: "Comrade Kovalev, I miss you today. You came to see me, and now you have been appointed as the military attache of the Consulate General in Harbin, which means that your status as Jiangbei's liaison officer in the Anti-Japanese Federation has not been lifted."
"So that means that you still have a say in some matters. Although this matter should not be under the control of me, the commander of the military region, there are some things that I think it would be better for you and me to talk about it first, so as not to When it comes time for specific negotiations, we will be passive."
"It's just you and me here today, and we are old acquaintances, so I have no taboos. If I have anything to say, I will make it clear. Regarding your request for an annual supply of 150,000 tons of wheat as the Anti-Japanese Federation's repayment of your debts, , it is impossible for us to agree, and we do not have the ability to agree."
"If you agree to halve this number, we can consider increasing the supply of soybeans and corn, as well as other livestock products and agricultural products. If you do not agree to reduce the supply of wheat, then I can only say
Unfortunately, we would rather you cut off all our access to the outside world than agree to your request, which is obviously beyond our ability to bear."