"Comrade Joseph, you also asked Germany people to help us build a batch of powerful Battleship. Do you think it is necessary for us to build a powerful navy?" Ulyanov asked.
"Yes, Your Excellency. I think it is very necessary for us to build a strong navy. Although our strength is still very weak now, far from being comparable to Germany. However, we have to see that other powerful countries have strong navies. Once we become strong, we will achieve the liberation of all mankind. Without a strong navy, how can we do it?" Joseph said.
On this issue, Joseph plans to fight for it with all his strength. If he wants to get involved in the army and deepen his influence in the army, he must find a way to expand the navy, and it is best to let him serve as Commissar for the Navy. Therefore, he must make Ulyanov agree with his plan. Otherwise, everything will be empty talk.
Ulyanov nodded and liberated all mankind, which is the ultimate goal of Bolshevik Party. However, the most important thing before them is to make Buru stronger. And in future wars, we must resist the enemy's attack. If it fails in the future war, Soviet Russia will cease to exist. Not to mention these goals.
"Comrade Joseph, I'm worried that with our current strength, we won't be able to build a strong navy!" Ulyanov was a little worried. After all, Buru's national power is not strong yet, and the navy is extremely expensive. At least it's much more expensive than what the Army needs.
"Comrade Chairman, I have reached an agreement with the Germany people. The cost of building Battleship can also be paid with Agricultural Products and Mineral Resources. In this case, the pressure on us will not be great." Joseph said.
Ulyanov's brows were still frowning tightly. Although Germany agreed to pay with Agricultural Products and Mineral Resources. However, the reconstruction of the industrial system, transportation construction, and now the construction of the Navy Battleship will cost a lot of money! Relying on Agricultural Products and Mineral Resources, they don't know how long it will take to pay off these debts.
Ulyanov knows very well that in order to gather more Agricultural Products and Germany people for trade, many Russia farmers don't even have enough to eat. If the oppression continues, I really don't know what big trouble will happen.
Joseph knows that it is a little difficult to convince Ulyanov on this issue. However, this involved a struggle for military power, and he could not give in.
"Comrade Ulyanov, the reason why I advocate the establishment of a powerful navy is because of other considerations." Joseph said.
"What are you considering?" Ulyanov asked.
"The Germany people have most of their shipyards along the Baltic Sea coast. In other words, the Germany people's shipbuilding industry is almost concentrated in the Baltic Sea. If we can have a strong fleet in the Baltic Sea, once we have bad relations with Germany, or even a war breaks out, we can use the fleet to directly attack the Germany people's shipbuilding industry. In this way, it can greatly relieve our pressure." Joseph said.
Ulyanov nodded. "This is indeed a way. However, German navy is very powerful. Even if we have a few powerful Battleship, I am afraid it will not be the opponent of German Navy, right?"
"Comrade Chairman, German Navy is indeed very powerful. But similarly, Germany's enemies are equally powerful! Their enemies are not just us. In addition, Germany people also have the most extensive overseas colonies in the world. Therefore, German Navy are scattered around the world for deployment. And Baltic Sea is just insignificant to German Navy. They should not deploy too much force in the Baltic Sea. I think that with the strength of our navy, there will be no problem in defeating the Germany people." Joseph said.
Ulyanov quite agrees with Joseph's point of view. In his opinion, compared with the German Empire, Buru is too weak. Even if it is another ten or eight years, I am afraid that it will not have the strength to fight against the German Empire. Under such circumstances, they can only try their best to find ways to resist the Germany* army's attack in the war.
"Okay, Comrade Joseph. This issue can be submitted to the Politburo meeting for discussion." Ulyanov said.
"Comrade Chairman, I sincerely hope that our country can have a strong army. Only in this way can we withstand the attacks of the Germany people in future wars, or even defeat them!" Joseph said with a sincere face. He is making a last ditch effort.
Ulyanov nodded, he understood what Joseph meant.
Ulyanov also knows about the competition between Joseph and Trotsky. However, in his opinion, both Joseph and Trotsky are equally excellent. But in terms of closeness, it is obvious that Joseph has always been closer to him. Trotsky is different. During the revolution, it had strong strength. Even after the revolution was successful, he was still able to fight against Ulyanov. When signing "Treaty of Brest-Litovsk", Ulyanov's claim was even rejected.
It can be said that among the current Bolshevik Party and Buru, Trotsky is definitely second only to Ulyanov. He is not only Politburo member, but also Chairman of the Revolutionary Military Council, People's Commissar for Army and Navy Affairs.
Originally, Commissar for Foreign Affairs was also assumed by Trotsky. But Joseph showed extremely strong diplomatic ability in contacting Germany. Therefore, Ulyanov let Joseph also serve as Commissar for Foreign Affairs. The reason for doing this is not to strengthen Joseph's strength, but also to contain Trotsky's intention.
Joseph wants to strengthen the navy so hard, and Ulyanov also knows his intentions. However, in Ulyanov's opinion, if Joseph can be allowed to strengthen its strength in the navy. In this case, it may be able to exert greater restraint on Trotsky. It also makes Joseph not always at a disadvantage in the competition with Trotsky.
"Comrade Joseph, are you willing to step down from Commissar for Foreign Affairs's position?" Ulyanov asked.
Joseph was stunned for a moment, but he immediately expressed his position. "Comrade Chairman, I will follow your arrangement!"
Although, losing Commissar for Foreign Affairs's position will damage his strength. But Joseph still didn't dare to go against Ulyanov's wishes.
Ulyanov nodded. "Then at tomorrow's Politburo meeting, you will resign from Commissar for Foreign Affairs! However, you can't be idle. You can also serve as Commissar for the Navy!"