Chapter 699: "Because That's What We Sell..."
As Kolchak's list of arms was sent to Beijing, the Ural Military District soon supplied a large amount of arms to the Kolchak regime. It is not surprising that although the Nationalist government has always supported Soviet Russia behind its back, this does not mean that the relationship between the Nationalist government and Soviet Russia is a cooperative relationship.
As a matter of fact, the relationship between the Nationalist government and Soviet Russia was very complicated, with both cooperation and struggle, and generally speaking, the Nationalist government was still very vigilant against Soviet Russia. Therefore, there is no better outcome for the Nationalist government than for the Soviet Union and the Intervention Army and the White Army to fight and lose.
At present, the White Army and the Intervention Army are obviously not the opponents of Soviet Russia, and it is obviously a good choice to provide a batch of arms to Kolchak as support at this time, not to mention that Kolchak is still exchanged for real money, and Yan Shao naturally has no reason to give up this deal...
As for weapons and equipment, this is also simple ...
As one of the most likely military districts in China, the Ural Military District has a very special situation, first of all, it is the junction of the Eurasian continent. In the future, it is not the red elements of Soviet Russia that they will face, but the Tsarist Russia and the powers that support them behind it...
Secondly, the Urals, especially Yekaterinburg, are very far from the hinterland of China, and their connections are completely dependent on the Dilan Railway and the Central Asian Railway, as well as the Trans-Siberian Railway, built by the Russians. If any of these problems are solved, it will be very difficult for the national government to send people or supplies to the front.
And this is very likely, after all, both Siberia and Central Asia were once the territory of the Russians. China has only been occupied for a short time, and the Russians still have a strong influence on these two lands. It will take a long time to reverse this effect.
So in order to ensure that even if there is a war at the front, the rear. In particular, there will be no major problems with the transport line. On the one hand, Yan Shao ordered the garrison to sweep away the possible remnants of the Russian forces, and on the other hand, after the establishment of military districts in the Urals and Kazakhstan. The continuous use of two railways to deliver supplies to the front line ensures that even if the logistics line is temporarily interrupted, the soldiers on the front line can support it for many years...
Naturally, in the case of ensuring logistical security, it is certainly impossible to apply only such a small measure. For example, the laying of mines on both sides of the Central Asian Railway and the laying of barbed wire are even one of the more extreme measures. And at the moment this kind of measures are still ongoing, after all, even after various measures have been taken, there will still be some resistance to the sabotage of the railway.
After all, the railway line is still too long. Even the transfer of troops from all over the country to protect the railways may not be enough, so this kind of extreme measure is the only more realistic.
However, there is no need to worry about passing people, after all, the garrison has built bridges over some sections of the railway to ensure the safe passage of pedestrians and cars, and it is also the location where the garrison is stationed, which can prevent the guerrillas from demining...
The cost of mines is not very high, and the cost of barbed wire is not very high, so although it may seem crazy to lay mines on both sides of thousands of kilometers of railway lines, but. Judging from the actual effect, it seems that it is not bad...
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The capital of the Russian Provisional Government, Ufa ...
Standing at the train station in Ufa, watch as the soldiers carry boxes of munitions down from the train. Kolchak and a group of his men walked up to the boxes of munitions.
"Open the box...", as if sensing Kolchak's thoughts, the adjutant stood aside and ordered.
"Yes!"
Soon two Russian soldiers came over with crowbars, and after a lot of effort. The wooden crate was lifted, revealing several weapons lying quietly inside...
A Chinese officer, who was supervising the handling of the munitions, noticed the situation. Hurriedly walked over, and saw that Kolchak had already taken out a weapon from the box. He introduced it next to him.
"This is the latest Type 18 submachine gun installed in our army, the total length of the weapon is 840 mm, the empty gun weight is about 3.5 kilograms, the caliber is 11.43mm, the pistol cartridge is used, the theoretical rate of fire is 600 rounds per minute, the effective range is 50 to 100 meters, and two ammunition feeding methods can be used, one is a double magazine type, which can use two 20-round or 30-round magazines, and the other is a drum type, which can use 50-round or 100-round drums, and the firepower is very strong..." This kind of weapon is also just installed in our army, even in some of the main forces, it has not yet been fully installed, this time after learning that the general learned of the general's needs, the commander specially pulled out a batch of weapons and equipment just sent from the rear, otherwise it is really difficult to gather these equipment..."
Hearing the officer say this, Kolchak showed a satisfied expression.
Kolchak had also heard about the performance of this weapon, especially when the Chinese army captured Yekaterinburg, and this weapon almost crushed the Russian army that launched a white-knuckle battle. The effect of street fighting is also very prominent, and the lightness and fierce firepower are completely impressive for this weapon...
Ever since Kolchak heard about this weapon, he had developed a great curiosity.
This time, taking advantage of the opportunity of military procurement, a considerable number of submachine guns were ordered from the Nationalist governmentββββββ leaving aside for the time being what the command level of the generals of Soviet Russia and the White Army was, there is no doubt about one thing, that is, the morale of the White Army was obviously inferior to that of Soviet Russia. Especially when it comes to white-knuckle fighting, it's rare to win.
Kolchak, of course, knew why, and how difficult it was to get morale back up. Therefore, when ordering these submachine guns, there is actually the idea of enhancing the ability of the troops to fight in a white-knuckle manner.
Why was white-knuckle warfare eliminated in history? It is because with the increase in individual firepower, white-knuckle combat has become unnecessary. In the history of World War II, there was only one area where large-scale white-knuckle warfare took place, and that was the Chinese battlefield.
The reason is also very simple, whether it was the Chinese army or the Japanese army at that time, the firepower was not very good. Such a condition naturally creates a very good white-knuckle combat environment.
But if everyone has a weapon similar to a submachine gun, then who will fight with a white knuckle. I guess it's really a problem with my head...
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Seeing that Kolchak seemed to be very interested in these weapons, the Chinese officer was also interested. Stand aside and introduce Kolchak.
For example, the shotgun in a bunch of boxes next to it, this weapon Kolchak had also heard of. Known as trench sweepers, Germany once complained about being 'inhumane' and asked not to use such weapons againββββββ of course, Yan Shao would definitely not pay attention to such complaints from the Germans.
Obviously, the Germans didn't think Yan Shao would listen, so this protest was just a routine.
However, it was precisely because of the protests of the German government that this weapon became famous, and even Kolchak had heard of it. At a time when the European war is not over. Britain and France even ordered such weapons specifically from China and handed them over to their own armies for use. The United States has its own, so it doesn't need it, but it also bought some to study and study...
During the European War, the Type 15 shotgun can be said to be one of the many fist products of China's foreign arms exports, even after the end of the European War, South America and other regions are still importing this weapon to China, among which Brazil even bought a production license from China to produce it on its ownββββββ of course, the output or something. It's more tragic...
After being introduced by the Chinese officers, Kolchak was very satisfied with the weapons.
This time, Yan Shao was relatively kind, although he asked for a black-hearted price, except for tanks and armored vehicles. As long as it is already installed by the Wehrmacht, it is basically on the list of external sales.
It can be said that almost all of the equipment sold to Kolchak this time was equipment for active service in the Wehrmacht.
Of course. Yan Shao also has a little bit of secret...
For example, the military off-road vehicles that the Army is equipped with today, as well as the 12.7mm heavy machine gun used on the vehicleββββββ which was originally used in armored vehicles and tanks. With the large number of off-road vehicles in service, they have gradually begun to be used in off-road vehicles.
Currently, this off-road vehicle is available in a variety of configurations. The more mainstream ones are no weapons or heavy machine guns, and the other is an anti-tank gun.
In addition, there are some weapons that are still in the real yΓ n, which have not been taken out, and the bombers of the army aviation, etc., which are all of the more sophisticated ones. But Kolchak didn't really have much interest in this, after all, even if the bomber or something was useful, he had to have a pilot...
Despite the high price of these weapons, they also gave Kolchak some confidence, at least in dealing with Soviet Russia ...
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Selling weapons to Kolchak would definitely increase his confidence, which Yan Shao had known for a long time. However, he was not worried at all, after all, if the decision was made by simply being well equipped with weapons, it seemed that some wars would not have been lost...
There are many factors that determine war, such as the tactical literacy of soldiers, the command level of officers, as well as logistics and morale, and equipment is only one of them.
From a certain point of view, compared with Soviet Russia, Kolchak's White Army probably only had an advantage in weapons and equipment, as for anything else ...
Not one is occupied, even the logistics. After all, Yan Shao was not only selling weapons to Kolchak, but also sending equipment to Soviet Russia, and the two sides were about the same. The difference is just that the weapons and equipment that Yan Shao gave to Soviet Russia were not as advanced as those given to Kolchak, that's all...
But the advantages in other aspects were enough for Soviet Russia to defeat Kolchak...
Let alone...
Yan Shao can also ventilate the news behind his back...
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After receiving the weapons given by Yan Shao, Kolchak gradually gained some confidence, some confidence in competing with Soviet Russia again.
It is shameful for a soldier to flee without a fight, especially for such a backbone soldier as Kolchak. Although Kolchak also thought about retreating from the direction of Siberia, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he still wanted to try.
Therefore, after getting new weapons and equipment, Kolchak soon began to distribute the equipment to the troops, and at the same time began to train the troopsββββββ even if there were good weapons, if they could not use them skillfully, it would be useless, although Kolchak was a naval general. But I still understand this principle, because this is a common principle for both the army and the navy...
On the other hand. With a large number of medium weapons, the generals and soldiers under Kolchak's command obviously had some confidence. The soldiers, in particular, added a lot of confidence.
Merely...
Just when Kolchak was busy training his troops, Luo Wenying also chose a very opportune time to visit Lenin's official residence...
"Oh? He's coming? β
Lenin was obviously taken aback when he heard that Luo Wenying wanted to see him, but he quickly nodded. "Okay, let's invite him in..."
Although there were deep contradictions between China and the Soviet Union in the past, since the signing of the new agreement, the relations between the two sides have been relatively relaxed, at least not as big as the original contradictions. Nature. This does not mean that the two sides have become friends, but both Yan Shao and Lenin know very well that now is not the best time to resolve the dispute, so the relationship between the two sides can be maintained.
It's just that if the external pressure is gone, I'm afraid...
That is, the time for the two sides to see life and death, but Yan Shao felt that Soviet Russia probably did not have this chance, after all, their ideology had been decided, and it was difficult for them to find friends in this world, at least unless Yan Shao learned from Hitler. Otherwise, the Western world would definitely not join forces with Soviet Russia.
Luo Wenying usually came to Lenin, so he was familiar with it along the way, and soon he came to Lenin's office.
"I just heard on the phone that you have important news to inform us, I don't know if it is..."
looked at Luo Wenying who walked in. After motioning for him to be seated, Lenin asked straight to the point, and his tone was cold.
Not surprising. After all, the agreement signed some time ago put Lenin under a lot of pressure within Soviet Russia. I suffered a lot. Even if Lenin had a good heart, it was difficult to have a good face for Luo Wenying, the culprit. The relationship between the two sides is also becoming more and more formulaic.
Fortunately, neither Lenin nor Luo Wenying cared about this, so there was no problem.
Seeing that Lenin's attitude was so cold, Luo Wenying didn't pay much attention to it, and directly took out a document from his briefcase. This is the latest information, General Kolchak in the east is planning to launch a counteroffensive on the front line, I think this information is very important, so I specially sent it..."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Lenin was slightly surprised.
"Counterattack? Unlikely...", frowning, Lenin had some doubts. "Does he have the ability?"
After speaking, Lenin took the information and looked at it, and the information was quite detailed, especially the photos of the soldiers during training, and the number was very large.
"Strange, how can they have so many weapons..."
Soviet Russia also has its own intelligence network on Kolchak's side, not to mention that they have a lot of dealings with Kolchak's White Army on weekdays, so they naturally know very well what Kolchak's side is like now.
Now when I see what it looks like in the photo, I am naturally a little surprised.
After hearing Lenin's muttering, Luo Wenying said with a smile.
"Because that's what we sold..."
"You!" Hearing Luo Wenying say this, Lenin was immediately angry.
In fact, as early as when he saw these photos, Lenin had already guessed a little in his heart, but he didn't expect Luo Wenying to be so frank, and the frankness made him angry.
"Don't be angry..."Seeing that Lenin seemed to be very angry, Luo Wenying said with a smile on the side. Didn't I come to inform you, now General Kolchak is training his troops in Ufa, and it seems that he is planning to counterattack, let me explain first, this time General Kolchak has paid a lot of silver, so we didn't sell some defective products to them, almost all of the equipment sold this time is our army's active equipment, if you despise him, don't blame me for not warning you..."
"In that case, we should attack before he has trained his army..."
Hearing Luo Wenying say this, Lenin squinted at him.
Who would have thought that Luo Wenying would actually say very directly. "That's what I came..."
Kolchak was confident, so what to do? It's very simple, just beat his confidence!
Of course, this kind of thing must not be done by China, at least obviously, so Soviet Russia has become a tool that can be used. As long as the Russians attacked Kolchak before he had trained his troops, Kolchak would have been defeated.
In fact, according to common sense, at this time, Yan Shao should be more on the sidelines, and wait until Kolchak has trained the army, so that he can sit and watch Kolchak and the Soviet Russian troops fight and lose.
After getting the new equipment, maybe Kolchak really has this ability.
However, Soviet Russia is not only an enemy of Kolchak, if the two sides fight to lose both, and finally let Britain and France choose the cheap, then Yan Shao will cry in the end.
Therefore, Yan Shao would rather get fewer results, and also ensure that there will be no problems with the plan...
After Luo Wenying explained everything clearly, he turned around and left Lenin's official residence.
After Luo Wenying left, Lenin was silent in his office for a moment, and then answered a phone call.
"Hey, let me investigate Kolchak's movements in Ufa now, yes, it must be fast, and the information must be detailed..." (To be continued......)