"Joseph, please contact the Germany people in the near future. We need to purchase their various machines and equipment. The civil war has dealt a heavy blow to Russia's already fragile industry. Now that the civil war is about to end, we must seize the time to develop our industry so that our industry can recover and even become stronger." Ulyanov said.
"Yes, Comrade Chairman. However, do we still have money to buy Germany people's machines and equipment? Germany people only care about gold and silver." Joseph said in a dilemma.
Bolshevik Party was originally relatively poor. Even now, even the people's food and clothing problems have not been solved. Although they gained a lot of wealth when they overthrew Romanov Dynasty. However, part of it was stolen by those who participated in the revolution. Another part was given to Germany as war reparations. The rest was used as military expenses and was almost consumed in the civil war.
It can be said that if Bolshevik Party had not implemented the rationing system, they would have gone bankrupt long ago.
Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly difficult to purchase machinery and equipment from Germany.
"Can we lend money to Germany people? Use the loans to buy machinery and equipment." Kamenev suggested.
"I'm afraid this is impossible. Before our revolution succeeded, the Germany people wanted to use us to deal with Tsarist Russia, so they spared no effort to support us. But now, the situation is different. If we become more powerful, we will also pose a threat to them. Therefore, the Germany people are unlikely to support us as before." Joseph is a little worried.
Ulyanov nodded, knowing that Joseph's concerns were completely correct. Before Bolshevik Party overthrew Tsar Russia, they were chess pieces that Germany people could use. But now, they have changed from chess pieces to potential enemies of the Germany people.
"German Emperor Wilhelm III is a very smart person. I really can't figure out why he would continue to support us. If we want to buy machinery and equipment from Germany people, then I'm afraid we can only pay real money." Joseph continued.
"If Germany doesn't work, what about Americans? Can Americans give us a loan?" Kamenev asked.
"Americans's army has just withdrawn from Russia. In addition, Americans is completely a businessman. It will be even more difficult to get a loan from them." Joseph shook his head.
Bolshevik Party and the senior military leaders in the office were all silent. Although the revolution is almost completely successful, the crisis they face has not diminished at all! For them, the road ahead is still bleak.
"Comrades, although the current situation is very critical, I believe that with the support of the people, we will be able to win!" Ulyanov cheered everyone on, and he did not want them to lose confidence.
"Although we don't have money, we still have other things to exchange with the Germany people. Whether it's food, wood, or other Mineral Resources, we have abundant reserves. No matter what the Germany people want, I We can give them anything! As long as we can exchange machines and equipment from the Germany people, we will soon become stronger. By then, we will naturally not be afraid of the Germany people." Ulyanov said.
"Yes, we can exchange with Germany people. Comrade Joseph, do you think Germany people will agree to this?" Trotsky also said.
"I don't know, but I am willing to talk to Germany people. Comrade Chairman, I will do my best to facilitate a deal with Germany people." Joseph said.
"Very good, Comrade Joseph. I hope you can succeed this time. The people will never forget your contribution." Ulyanov said.
"Comrade Chairman, this is what I should do!" Joseph said. But he was very happy in his heart. He doesn't care that people seem to remember his merits, as long as Ulyanov remembers them. In this case, after Ulyanov goes to see Mark Si, he can inherit Ulyanov's position. Power and status are the most important to Joseph.
"Comrade Chairman, there is one more thing that needs to be reported to you. Report on the guerrillas we established in the Germany occupied areas. A large number of German military are heading to the above-mentioned areas. We judge that the Germany people I'm afraid we have to attack those guerrillas. The Germany people are too strong and well-equipped. I'm afraid our guerrillas are no match for them. I suggest that we withdraw the guerrillas and preserve their strength." Trotsky suggested.
"Withdraw?" Ulyanov frowned.
"If we withdraw, wouldn't our previous efforts be in vain? I hope our guerrillas can take root in that land and continue to fight against the Germany people. Only in this way can the people there remember that they are a Russians. Otherwise, the people will soon forget their identity and ours. In that case, will it be possible for us to regain that territory in the future? "Ulyanov is determined and obviously does not agree with the guerrillas' retreat.
After signing "Treaty of Brest-Litovsk", Ulyanov had some regrets. After all, their losses in the treaty were too great. This makes Ulyanov never forget that piece of land. That's why Trotsky was asked to form guerrillas in those places, so that one day when they launch an attack on Germany, they can get the support of these guerrillas and defeat German military under internal and external attacks.
Another reason is to maintain their influence on the people there so as not to be forgotten by the people. Once it is forgotten by the people, those territories are really lost.
"Yes, Comrade Chairman." Trotsky nodded. However, he sighed inwardly. He knew that the guerrillas would definitely suffer heavy losses this time. How could they hold on in the face of the encirclement and suppression by German military who were armed to the teeth?
The next day, Joseph set off and left Moscow, preparing to rush to Berlin to have a secret meeting with German government to discuss the exchange of grain and other Agricultural Products and Mineral Resources for machinery and equipment. Joseph is still very attentive to the tasks assigned by Ulyanov. The more Ulyanov values him, the greater the possibility that he will become Ulyanov's successor in the future.
However, even so, Joseph was not sure whether he could successfully complete the tasks assigned by Ulyanov on this trip to Germany.