Chapter 1048: Joseph's Purpose
The United States has vigorously expanded its armaments, as if it had sent a signal to other countries. Other countries have also begun to expand their armaments one after another. For a time, the international situation became extremely tense.
Moscow, the Kremlin, Joseph is summoning the People's Commissar of Defense Voroshilov and the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Litvinov.
"Comrade Joseph, according to the report of the representative office in the United States, the US government began to borrow aggressively and expand its armaments. A large number of orders from the government and the military have brought many factories on the verge of bankruptcy back to life. Once again, the American industry began to develop rapidly. It is expected that soon they will come out of the economic crisis. Litvinov said.
"Americans have to invest a lot of money to do this, right? Will they be able to afford so much money after being hit hard by the economic crisis? Joseph asked. He is not a fool, and if the Americans attempt to use the expansion of armaments to stimulate economic development, they must be willing to invest. If you invest less, it won't be of any use.
"Yes, Comrade Joseph. The Americans are investing very much this time. It can be said that they are already in debt. If the U.S. government were to be seen as a business, they would be insolvent and could be declared bankrupt. Litvinov said.
"Aren't Americans worried that their financial pressures will collapse if they can't bear it?" Voroshilov asked.
"By doing this, the Americans are clearly preparing for war. If they can't hold on at that time, they will definitely try to start a war. As soon as war breaks out, their domestic gaze will be diverted. That way, those debts won't be a problem at all. Joseph's face was very ugly.
That said, war seemed to break out soon. Comrade Joseph, once a war breaks out, it is very likely to trigger a world war. We have to prepare early! Voroshilov hurriedly said.
Although, now the military strength of the Bu Russia is also very strong, they have the largest army in the world. However, Voroshilov and others know that the combat effectiveness of the current army is not determined by the number of people. No matter how many troops the Burussians had, once they were attacked by the Germans, they would probably not be able to resist it.
Joseph nodded: "At the next Politburo meeting, I will bring it up." ”
Soon, the Politburo meeting was held, and Joseph proposed to further enhance the military strength of Burner and Russia in order to cope with the increasingly complex international situation. However, unexpectedly, it was opposed by many Politburo members. Although, in the final vote, the majority of Politburo members supported Joseph, allowing his proposal to pass. But at the same time, it was also a wake-up call for Joseph. He believes that there are still many people who oppose him within the Politburo, and even in the whole of Burussia. If those people are not identified and eliminated, his rule will be threatened. Even his life would be threatened.
You must know that the political struggle between Buenos and Russia is very cruel, and the losers are often even eliminated. Joseph didn't want this to happen to him.
"No, I'm going to get rid of those guys. They are all destabilizing factors. If we go to war with Germany, if they are in harmony with the Germans, then we will be finished! Joseph thought to himself.
Joseph knew very well that during the period of cooperation between Brucella and Germany, the Germans took the opportunity to develop a lot of spies and plant a lot of nails in Brune. Some are even already in high positions in the government and military. Before, Joseph didn't want to provoke Germany, so he kept holding back. But now that the Americans have begun to expand their armaments one step ahead, Germany's attention will certainly be attracted by the Americans. Well, he just took this opportunity to clean up the inside. When the time comes, when war breaks out with the Germans, he will be able to fully control the country and carry out the orders thoroughly, and he will have only one voice.
Next, Joseph spoke separately and several Politburo members who supported him. At the next meeting of the Politburo, it was proposed that Yagoda be the NKVD. The appointment, which was not opposed, was quickly adopted.
That afternoon, Joseph summoned Yagoda.
"Comrade Yagoda, I have to tell you with great regret that our country seems to be very strong. However, there are a lot of problems hidden in it. One of the biggest problems is that there are opposition elements in our party, army, and government. They are in collusion with foreign forces with the intention of subverting our country. We must not allow their plot to succeed and to threaten our country. That's why I propose that you be the NKVD. I hope you can find those people and destroy them! Joseph said.
"Yes, Comrade Joseph, I will resolutely complete the task!" Yagoda assured.
Yagoda was originally Joseph's confidant, and he knew that the reason why Joseph promoted him this time was to hope that he could be a dog and eliminate all Joseph's enemies. In this way, Joseph can have peace of mind.
Of course, as a person of Joseph, his power was given to them by Joseph. If Joseph falls, they won't end well.
"Comrade Yagoda, do you really understand what I mean?" Joseph was a little uneasy.
"Comrade Joseph, please make it clear." Yagoda said.
"Within our party and army there are many Trotsky's comrades hidden. We can't let those people go! Joseph said.
"Yes, Comrade Joseph, I see!" Yagoda nodded.
Trotsky was Joseph's greatest rival, and even when the two were competing, Trotsky had a great advantage. If many of Josephus had used intrigue and Trotsky had disdained to use the army, Joseph would have been crushed long ago. You know, the army in Burussia was created by Trotsky. This made Trotsky very influential in the army, and many people were related to him. Joseph feared that in the middle of the war, those armies would get out of control. So, he wants to be able to preemptively deal with those people first. That way, he can really feel at ease. At any time, the armed forces are an important cornerstone of a country, and only when the armed forces are mastered can the power of the state be grasped.