Chapter 647: Spanish Gold (2)
Everything was done in secret between the Soviet Union and the republican government, especially with regard to the transfer of Spanish gold to the Soviet Union, which was extremely secretive.
However, there are exceptions, and unlike history, the rise of Romania has made all this uncertain.
"You say that Spain intends to ship gold to the Soviet Union?"
In the palace, Edel looked at Holmemmann, who was reporting to him, and asked in surprise. There is no way that this news surprised Eder too much, this is the same as the later generations of Ukraine putting its own family in the United States, it seems so brainless.
And, more importantly, Eder is not clear about this. After coming to this world for many years, Eder has not much memory left of his past life, basically only the general direction remains, and all the small details have been forgotten. And in his previous life, as a keyboard warrior, his focus on foreign countries was on Germany, the Soviet Union, the United States and Britain, and Spain basically disappeared except for knowing the outbreak of the civil war and Franco's victory.
However, Holmemman, who did not know that his majesty's mind had already drifted away, replied in the affirmative. "Yes, Your Majesty, I have confirmed the news from the inside of the republican government."
Holmenkmann sighed very much at His Majesty's foresight at this time, and at the beginning of 1932, His Majesty hinted that he would increase his intelligence work in Spain, and one of his arranged spies happened to be absorbed by the Spanish Communist Party, and now he actually gave himself such a big gift.
He knew very well about the cooperation between his predecessor Milok and the former chief of the guard, Calust, to get the Russian gold back. Although the matter was kept strictly confidential, all those involved were commended. After this incident, his predecessor Milok re-became the first person to become a legend in the Romanian intelligence community.
And for Holmonkmann, this information about Spanish gold can make His Majesty see his ability, and of course he needs to perform well in the next work.
Eder is considering responding to the news in this way, according to intelligence, the Spanish government controls more than 500 tons of gold, and there are some other valuable bonds. Of course, it is impossible for these republican governments to go to the Soviet Union as well, mainly the more than 500 tons of gold, which is too tempting. Especially when Romania is short of money, this news is especially precious.
Of course, it is very important for Romania to find out the transport routes as soon as possible.
Thinking of this, Eder immediately gave orders to Holmonkman. "Holmonkmann, your intelligence department needs to figure out the transportation routes."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will send the most elite intelligence officers to figure out the transportation route this time."
Edel then called one of the guards. "Call the Chief of the General Staff of Fereit and General Lomodan at once, as well as Lieutenant General Ankdra, and say that I have something to do to call them urgently."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The guards, who had received Eder's orders, immediately galloped away.
Following Eder's orders, the Romanian military and intelligence services immediately launched an investigation into the matter. At the same time, Vice Admiral Hoffmann, who was far away in Spain, and Rear Admiral Midrafael, who was leading the task force, were also notified to keep an eye on the movements of the republican government.
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Jerinago is the Director of the Transport Division of the Ministry of Transport of the Spanish Republican Government. Although this position is not high, it is a lowly authority. Because it has information about rail and road shipping, it has access to information that many other people can't.
"Director, Mr. Minister told you to go for a while."
A subordinate said the minister's request to Jerinago, who was working with his head down.
"Okay, got it, I'll go right away."
After putting down his work, Jelinago immediately walked towards the minister's office.
Jerinago went to the office of Minister Geral and asked his boss. "Minister, are you looking for me?"
"Yes, Jerinago. Come here, I have something for you to do. ”
Khlar, who had recovered from his busy state, beckoned Jerinago to his side before he spoke with a serious expression. "Jerinago, you are also an old party member. I still value your abilities and loyalty to the party, and now there is a very important thing for you to do. ”
When Jerinago heard the minister's words, he immediately stood up and replied with a focused expression. "Please rest assured that I will live up to the expectations of the organization and successfully complete the tasks given to me by the organization."
"Good."
Minister Geral was pleased with Jerinago's answer. The stakes for the republican government were so important that no more than ten people knew the details at the moment, and Hral had been carefully selected by him. In terms of ability, he is also one of the best in his own Ministry of Communications, and more importantly, Jelinago is still a party member, and his loyalty to the organization has been tested many times.
So Minister Khral continued. "You're someone I've chosen carefully, but this mission is a big deal. You need to bother more. The rest of the work will be left to others for the time being. You just have to concentrate on this mission. ”
And in the face of Minister Hellar's serious remarks, Jelinago felt a burst of curiosity. Although he was eager to ask what he needed to do this time, he believed that the minister would tell him next.
Sure enough, Minister Hellar then said to him. "We have a shipment of valuables that need to be secretly shipped from Madrid to Valencia, and you are in charge of coordinating the domestic transport routes, so you must ensure that this shipment is not damaged in any way."
Hearing Minister Hellar's mission, Jerinago replied without hesitation. "Please rest assured, I will go and prepare and promise not to let anyone know about this transport."
Geral looked at Jerinago with satisfaction and waved his hand. "Go ahead, remember not to move around during this time. In addition, in order to ensure your safety during this time, you will be protected by guards. ”
Heral's words had no effect on Jerinago, who replied as if he were a proletarian fighter. "Thank you to the organization for trusting me, I will not let the organization down."
And by the time Jerinago accepted the mission, Soviet aid to the republican government had finally reached the ports controlled by the republican government.
In the ports of Valencia and Barcelona, Soviet sailors on ships such as Komsomolskaya, Neva, Kuban, and Turkish-Western Railway risked their lives to pass through the blockade of other countries and finally docked ships laden with supplies. The stevedores, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately unloaded the supplies that the republican government urgently needed from the ship and took the train to the front line.
And in addition to this batch of supplies, there were almost two thousand members of the military advisory group from the Soviet Union on board. They came with anger at the Soviets for the intervention of the Three States in the civil war.
And this time, dozens of members of the advisory group also had the task of helping Spain transport that gold to the Soviet Union. Now the industrial development of the Soviet Union has made it extremely hungry for this batch of gold.