The reason why Zhang Chengtian dared to open his mouth as soon as he made a price was not because of recklessness. On the contrary, Zhang Chengtian did this with his own considerations. The capital that he dared to ask for was that he could take out enough things for the Soviet Union. Not only that, but there are some things, even if the Soviet side does not put forward them, he Zhang Chengtian has to remind the Soviet Union to put them forward. The best way not to arouse suspicion is to open your mouth first. In return, the remuneration conceived in advance for the USSR was proposed.

Smiling at the serious Stalin, Zhang Chengtian opened his mouth and added: "Of course, what we have for our friends in the Soviet Union is not just precision machine tools. We can also introduce advanced European paving technology to your country, and help the Soviet Union build a large number of railways and roads that meet the first-class standards of Europe. It is believed that these newly built roads will greatly improve the transportation situation in the Soviet Union. Of course, all aid in the construction of railways and roads, including machine tools. The Soviet side could be exchanged for oil, ore, grain. This was the most real deal for the Soviet Union, which had little reserves of foreign currency. ”

Was Stalin's complaining opinion really dissatisfied with Germany's asking price? Of course not! This was nothing more than a bargaining chip for Stalin's next price increase. The Germans had everything the Soviet Union wanted, and in the same way, the Germans had what the Soviet Union wanted. The more Zhang Chengtian offered, the more he Stalin could increase the price. In a sense, Stalin actually wanted Seungtian to open his mouth.

As an experienced debacle in Warsaw, Stalin Purge recognized a big problem for the Soviet army - logistical inadequacy. They were thinking about how to find a solution from Germany, and the Germans came up with the solution themselves. The serious Stalin was very satisfied with this. However, since the Germans themselves accepted this increase. Then the Soviet Union could ask for more on this basis. Since Germany wants to train the army and air force, it is better to let them help the Soviet Union improve the combat effectiveness of the navy.

As a country with a vast land area, the Soviet Union has always dreamed of being a naval power. This has been the case since the time of Tsarist Russia. However, even so, the technological reserves of the USSR did not live up to expectations at all. In such an era of advocating strong ships and sharp guns, the Soviet Union could not even produce a mature battleship technology.

Sure enough, Stalin unceremoniously asked Zhang for drawings of the German Emperor-class battleships.

Speaking of the emperor-class battleships, Zhang Chengtian smiled awkwardly: "This is easy to do, when we were in Operation Rainbow, we sank 5 emperor-class battleships." Their drawings should still be there, I'll go back and find them. However, with the current state of affairs in the USSR, it is estimated that there are no conditions for production. If your Soviet friends like it, we can help you build it secretly at the Krupp shipyard in the Netherlands. ”

When Stalin heard that Germany had sunk five Emperor-class battleships with deep pockets, no matter how strong his nerves were, he could not withstand this blow. When the Soviet Union was still struggling in the basic stage of battleship construction, Germany already had many advanced battleships, but they still did not cherish the self-sinking?!

Seeing Stalin's inferiority complex, Zhang Chengtian, who was satisfied, made a generous atmosphere: "We Germany helped the Soviet Union build the battleship, and the drawings should be sent to the Soviet Union." Later, if there are conditions, the USSR itself can also make it. However, Germany's steel reserves were insufficient, and the Soviet Union had to provide iron ore for the steel it needed. ”

At this time, Zhang Chengtian, who seems to be generous, can actually be said to be shameless to the extreme. On business, he constantly misled the Soviet Union into using steel in the wrong direction. When the Soviets got the blueprints of the battleship that were changed for the side armor to be thickened and the top armor to be weakened. When receiving battleships with almost zero air defense, excuse me, these battleships could only hide in the toilet (military port) and cry in the face of aircraft carriers on the German side.

Stalin, who was afraid of German deception, proposed: "Although the Soviet Union's own steel production is not high, it can still get the steel and facilities to build two battleships." It can be changed that three battleships were built on the German side, and the remaining two were built by the Soviet Union itself. ”

As soon as he heard that the Soviet Union would still build it itself, Zhang Chengtian happily replied: "Okay, then it will be much more convenient." "When I think of the steel that the Soviet Union will use to build tanks in the future, I also give it to the construction of battleships. Zhang Chengtian was a lot more relieved. When the roads in the Soviet Union were repaired and the railways were changed to German broad-gauge standards. Look at the future Soviet-German war, what will the Soviet Union do to resist the German army.

Zhang Chengtian, who had done his official business, immediately began to make up his personal affairs: "Comrade Stalin, can the processing of the iron ore transported to the German battleships be delivered to the Rhein Company?" "Not to mention anything else, I, the behind-the-scenes boss of the Rhein Company, must have some business for the company.

Stalin, who had been in the Soviet Union's high-level for many years, immediately guessed that the relationship between Zhang Chengtian and the Rhine Company was not ordinary after Zhang Chengtian said this. In Stalin's opinion, the colonel may not have taken much advantage from others. Thinking of this, Stalin finally understood in his heart why Zhang Chengtian had to get close to him before, why the negotiations went so smoothly, and why Germany responded to the Soviet Union's request.

All because of the colonel, anxious to benefit the Rhine company, which processes iron ore. In the final analysis, it is the corruption caused by the inferiority of capitalism. I didn't expect that Zhang Chengtian was for the sake of Stalin, who was harming the Soviet Union on the battlefield, and self-righteously agreed to this plan to give benefits to the Rhine Company.

In Stalin's view, a large chunk of Germany's interests was poached by himself through this selfish colonel, who sold national technology and built other countries for his own selfish interests.

In Zhang Chengtian's view, the interests of the Soviet Union were thrown away by Stalin, an idiot, I don't know how much, I don't know how much, I gave away German iron ore for nothing, helped the future German army build roads, did a good job in logistics, and paid for it, and used the key tank steel in the future on battleships with big defects......

Both parties were satisfied with the final agreement. Germany provided the Soviet Union with 30 less advanced machine tools, 5 secretly modified drawings of defective battleships, a large number of roads along the line from Moscow to Berlin, and a railway network with steel from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union provided Germany with iron ore that significantly exceeded the amount needed to build battleships, and paid in installments 200 million kilograms of wheat and rice, 20,000 cattle, 2 million tons of oil, and 300,000 tons of various ores.

Compared to the exuberance of the Moscow conference room, the atmosphere in the Berlin Sickert office is much more awkward.

"Admiral Ludendorff, General Sickert, and by way of the ascension and covert surrender, transferred Colonel Reinhardt to the transport department. The transfer document that was just signed this morning was transferred away at noon. Ross, who had been left behind by Zhang Chengtian to replace his work, was appeased by Ludendorff, a visitor who had broken into Sickert's office.

"Oh?" Ludendorff was still very surprised by Sickert's transfer of Zhang Chengtian. Before that, Ludendorff had thought that Sickert was going to help his disciple get revenge on him.

Ludendorff, who thought he was compromising with himself, laughed arrogantly: "I'll just say that this young man is shallow and reckless. Admiral Sickt sees this very well. ”

Sickert, who sat behind his desk, had not spoken since the beginning, and he had planned to remain silent. Let Ross, who was left behind by Zhang Chengtian, deal with it.

However, Ludendorff was not satisfied with this. What Ludendorff wanted to hear was that Sickert himself would answer himself, proclaiming his victory over Ludendorff. For this reason, Ludendorff kept his eyes on Sickert, unwilling to leave.

"Ross, don't talk nonsense with Admiral Ludendorff. Help me get him out. Sickert couldn't stand Ludendorff's rampant style. If you can't bear it, you don't have to endure it! As Zhang Chengtian's teacher, Sickert also subtly learned a certain quality from Zhang Chengtian.

Ludendorff couldn't react to Sickert's sudden statement for a while, "Sickert, what do you mean?" Don't waste your previous efforts for the sake of a momentary quick tongue! ”

"Tongue-fast? It seems to me that you Ludendorff are the quickest to speak. An enraged Sickt shouted out Ludendorff's name. I can tell you here that Reinhardt will be back sooner or later. I never wanted to hide this excellent student in the snow! ”

Not to be outdone, Ludendorff was not to be outdone: "Come back? Once you, an impulsive student, come back and cause any trouble, you will have to carry it on your back. ”

After hearing this, Sickert snorted coldly: "Under my Sickert, there is no word for trouble. Even if I, a student, poke a hole in the sky, I will carry it for him, and I am afraid that he will not be capable! ”