"With the Russian soldiers, the loss of two million men is really not a big problem. However, the problem is the level of industry in Russia, which is really bad.www.biquge.info They mobilized millions of troops, but they didn't have as many weapons to arm them. If we wait until the Russians themselves slowly arm these troops, it will probably take two or three years to complete the training. By then, the battle would have been fought long ago. And obviously we can't get the Russians to send those troops who are not well armed and trained into battle. Therefore, the Russians hope that we can provide them with a batch of weapons and equipment so that they can arm their troops well. In this way, it will be possible to complete preparations in half a year and launch an offensive on the Eastern Front again. "Edward? Sir Grey said.

"Supplying them with weapons and equipment? We don't have enough weapons and equipment of our own! "Richard? Haldan shook his head.

As the Anglo-French forces slowly gained a foothold on the Western Front, more expeditionary forces had to be sent to fight on the continent. This, coupled with the fact that the Royal Navy was at a disadvantage in naval warfare, made the British Army have to worry in case the Royal Navy could not withstand the German Navy. Then, I am afraid, they will have to face the landing of the German navy on British soil. Therefore, the native units of the British Army are also mobilizing.

This also makes the British Army also urgently need a large number of weapons and equipment. When the British arsenals could not meet their needs, they even had to turn to the United States to order large quantities of arms. However, the United States, as a neutral country, can sell all kinds of supplies to the warring sides. The exception is arms. Even if the Americans wanted to help the British, they could only quietly transport weapons and equipment for them. In such a situation, their own weapons and equipment are not enough, let alone for the Russians.

"Are we going to reject the Russians? In that case, I'm afraid it will make them resentful of us. It may even lead to a complete defeat on the Eastern Front! "Edward? Sir Grey said.

"Gentlemen, if we do not provide support to Russia, then they will not be able to do anything on the Eastern Front. It's going to be very bad for us. Prime Minister Asquith said with a frown.

"Once the Russians no longer attack on the Eastern Front, will the Anglo-French forces be able to withstand the German attack on the Western Front?" Admiral Chancellor Churchill asked.

"This ...... Richard?" Haldan's face was grim, as if he didn't know how to answer. Although, he would love to give an affirmative answer. However, he didn't dare to really be sure. After all, the German army still had an advantage on the Western Front. If the Germans had moved their troops from the Eastern Front to the Western Front, they would have been under even greater pressure. Whether it will be able to withstand the German attack is really very difficult to say.

"The offensive of the Russians on the Eastern Front is indispensable. We must use their strength to contain part of the Germans on the Eastern Front. Otherwise, we're under even more pressure. Therefore, I propose to agree to the Russians on terms and supply them with arms. This is helping the Russians as well as ourselves. If we refuse the Russians' demands, it may make them waver about the war. If they withdraw from the war, the consequences will be even more catastrophic! Churchill continued.

"In any case, Russia cannot be allowed to withdraw from the war!" Prime Minister Asquith said.

"Well, I agree to supply arms to Russia. But where did those arms come from? "Richard? Haldan asked.

"We are very short of arms, and even if we can squeeze out some of them, there is still a big gap between them and the needs of the Russians. What's worse is that the blockade of us by the German Navy makes it impossible for us to transport that batch of arms to Russia. So, it's a very troublesome question. Churchill said.

"Order from the Americans! At the same time, let the Americans take charge of transporting those arms to Russia. In this way, these problems can be avoided. "Edward? Sir Grey said.

Prime Minister Asquith nodded: "Now, we have only this way. Once again, order a consignment of arms from the Americans, and let them find a way to send them to Russia. However, tell the Russian side that we can provide them with this batch of weapons and equipment. But in the same way, we demanded that after they got their weapons and equipment, they had to complete the training of their troops as soon as possible, and then launch an attack on Germany. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. According to all the information we have obtained, the Germans are also preparing for the next round of the offensive. We expect the next round of the German offensive to take place next spring. Therefore, the Russians must launch an offensive on the eastern front of the Germans next spring to contain part of the Germans' strength. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for the Anglo-French forces to withstand the German attack. "Richard? Haldan said.

"This can be used as a condition for us to agree to the Russians. I think the Russians will not refuse. "Edward? Sir Grey said.

"Gentlemen, I don't think we can provide this batch of weapons and equipment alone. It seems that our French allies should also share half of the burden. After all, on the Western Front, they are the main force. If the Russians were unable to attack on the Eastern Front and the Germans attacked the Western Front with all their might, they would bear the brunt of the great pressure from the Germans. Churchill said suddenly.

"That's right, the French should bear half of it." Askis nodded repeatedly. Originally, he was ready to bleed. But after listening to Churchill's words, I suddenly felt that it was a good opportunity to reduce the losses.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I will communicate with the French. I don't think they'll say no. "Edward? Sir Grey said.

"Your Excellency, I suggest that we provide Russia with another loan to give them confidence in the continuation of the war." Churchill suggested.

Prime Minister Asquith thought for a moment and nodded: "I will propose it to the parliament." ”

Britain and France, after consultation, decided to provide Russia with a batch of arms to help Russia arm two million troops. At the same time, the two countries also provided Russia with a loan of 20 million pounds each, which allowed Russia to strengthen the training of its troops so that they could play a leading role in the war.

For their own interests, Britain and France can only pay for and arm the Russian army and let them attack Russia in order to share the pressure on Britain and France.