"Comrade Joseph, you also made a request to the Germans to help us build a group of powerful battleships. Do you think we have the need to build a strong navy? Ulyanov asked.

"Yes, Your Excellency. I think it is very necessary for us to build a strong navy. Although, at present, our strength is still very weak, far from being comparable to that of Germany. However, we have to see that other great powers have strong navies. Once we are strong, we will achieve the liberation of all mankind. How can it work without a strong navy? Joseph said.

On this issue, Joseph was going to fight with all his might. If he wants to get his hands on the army and deepen his influence in the army, he must find a way to expand the navy, preferably with him as a naval commissioner. Therefore, he had to get Ulyanov to approve his plan. Otherwise, everything will be empty words.

Ulyanov nodded, liberating all mankind is the ultimate goal of the Cloth Party. However, the most important thing before them is to make the Burussia strong. And in future wars, it is necessary to resist the enemy's attack. If it loses in the future war, then Soviet Russia will cease to exist. Not to mention these goals.

"Comrade Joseph, I am worried that with our current strength, there is no way to build a strong navy!" Ulyanov was somewhat worried. After all, the national strength of Burussia is not strong now, and the navy is extremely expensive. At least much more expensive than what the army needs.

"Comrade President, I have already negotiated with the Germans. The cost of building a battleship can also be paid for with agricultural and mineral resources. In that case, the pressure on us is not great. Joseph said.

Ulyanov's brows were still tightly furrowed. Although the German side agreed to pay with agricultural products and mineral resources. But the reconstruction of the industrial system, as well as the construction of transportation, and now the construction of naval battleships, will be a lot of money! Relying on agricultural and mineral resources, they don't know how long it will take to pay off these debts.

Ulyanov knew that in order to gather more agricultural products to trade with the Germans, many Russian peasants would not even have enough to eat. If the pressure continues, I really don't know what will happen.

Joseph knew that it would be difficult to convince Ulyanov on this issue. However, this is a struggle for military power, and he cannot back down.

"Comrade Ulyanov, the reason why I strongly advocate building a strong navy is that there are other considerations." Joseph said.

"What considerations?" Ulyanov asked.

"The Germans had most of their shipyards on the Baltic coast. In other words, the shipbuilding industry of the Germans was almost always concentrated in the Baltic. If we can have a powerful fleet in the Baltic, we can use the fleet to strike directly at the German shipbuilding industry in the event of a bad relationship with Germany, or even the outbreak of war. In this way, it can greatly relieve our stress. Joseph said.

Ulyanov nodded: "This is indeed a solution. However, the German navy was very formidable. Even if we had a few powerful battleships, I'm afraid they would not be the match for the German Navy, right? ”

"Comrade President, the German Navy is indeed very strong. But in the same way, the enemies of Germany are just as strong! We are not the only enemies of theirs. In addition, the Germans also have the largest overseas colonies in the world. Therefore, the German Navy was dispersed and deployed all over the world. And the Baltic Sea, for the German Navy, was nothing more than insignificant. They shouldn't be too strong in the Baltic. I think that when the time comes, with the strength of our navy, it will be completely no problem to defeat the Germans. Joseph said.

Ulyanov agrees with Joseph's point of view. In his opinion, compared to the German Empire, Burussia was too weak. Even if it is another ten or eight years, I am afraid that it will not have the strength to confront the German Empire. In such a situation, they could only find a way to resist the attack of the German* army in the war.

"Well, Comrade Joseph. This issue can be submitted to a meeting of the Politburo for discussion. Ulyanov said.

"Comrade President, I sincerely hope that our country will have a strong army. Only in this way will we be able to resist the Germans' attack and even defeat them in future wars! Joseph said with a sincere face. He's making a last-ditch effort.

Ulyanov nodded, he understood what Joseph meant.

Ulyanov was equally aware of Joseph's rivalry with Trotsky. However, in his opinion, both Joseph and Trotsky were equally good. But if it is about intimacy, it is obvious that he has always been closer to his Joseph. Trotsky, on the other hand, had great strength at the time of the revolution. Even after the success of the revolution, he was able to confront Ulyanov. At the time of the signing of the Brest Treaty, Ulyanov's claim was even prevented from passing.

It can be said that in the current Brucella Brus and Russia, Trotsky is definitely second only to Ulyanov. He was not only a member of the Politburo, but also chairman of the Revolutionary Military Council and a member of the Army and Navy of the People's Commissariat Council.

Originally, Trotsky was also the Foreign Affairs Commissar. However, Joseph showed great diplomatic skills in his liaison with Germany. That's why Ulyanov made Joseph concurrently a foreign commissar. The reason for this was that it did not strengthen Joseph's strength and contain Trotsky's intentions.

Joseph wanted to strengthen the navy so hard, and Ulyanov also knew his intentions. However, in Ulyanov's opinion, if Joseph could be strengthened in the navy. In this case, perhaps Trotsky could be used as a greater deterrent. It also enabled Joseph not to always be at a disadvantage in the competition with Trotsky.

"Comrade Joseph, are you willing to step down from your post as Foreign Affairs Commissar?" Ulyanov asked.

Joseph was stunned for a moment, but he immediately said: "Comrade President, I follow your arrangement!" ”

Although, losing his position as a foreign commissar would damage his strength. But Joseph still did not dare to go against Ulyanov's wishes.

Ulyanov nodded: "Then at tomorrow's Politburo meeting, you will resign as foreign commissar!" But you can't be idle. Let's also serve as a member of the Navy! ”17010