Regarding Kovalev's defense for the Soviets' breach of contract, Yang Zhen waved his hand and said: "I don't want to pursue the past anymore, and we can't pursue anything now." That's the end of the previous matter, let's not mention it again, it will hurt our friendship if we mention it again. ”

"You don't have the spirit of the proletarians of the world joining hands as sung in the Internationale, and you Soviet side are also realistic. Even in some ways compared to you, we are very stupid and naïve people. Although this friendship is not as good as we imagined, we still cherish it. ”

"After all, you are the only ones who have helped us in our most difficult times. Even if we don't look at the monk's face, we have to look at the Buddha's face. I just hope that this kind of thing doesn't happen again. Even if business is business, but there must be some character, right? ”

"Since you have put forward such a generous offer, it will be a bit too much if I don't appreciate it. I think the quid pro quo you put forward can be settled as such. We can accept these German-made aircraft, but you have to ensure the supply of spare parts. The great Soviet Union has won this war, and as you advance towards Germany, I think more and more German equipment will fall into your hands. ”

"I hope that you will fulfill your promise to transfer the aircraft to us as quickly as possible. Especially the La-5 FN fighters, I hope that you would better be able to deliver them ahead of schedule. If the Soviets can, I hope to double the number again. We can take all the U.S.-aided P-39 fighters and replace them one-on-one. ”

"You are a senior officer, and you should understand that pilots still need a certain amount of time to change training before these new fighters can go into battle. We will have another major offensive in the second half of the year and we will need time to prepare. Also you have to remember that it is the FN type, not the old other models. If the Soviet side is willing to supply the Yak-3 fighter, then for us it will be even more good. ”

"As for the technology you want for the B-29 bomber, we can only say that we will do our best. The Americans are very strict with this new type of bomber, and our people cannot enter their airfields lightly, and we can only wait for the opportunity to do it. But it will take time for us to find this opportunity. ”

"If you are in a hurry, then we have no choice but to ask you to ask for another master. I'm here to remind you that you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Don't forget how hard the Americans guarded us when you copied the drawings of the B24 bomber. All production drawings are absolutely not allowed to leave the workshop. ”

"No Soviet people were allowed to be present on the entire site, and even our technicians did not have access to the drawings. The cost and time spent by both of us in order to get these drawings. If we are too eager in this matter, it will be the result of a chicken-and-egg fight. ”

"However, since you have already opened this opening for German-made aircraft, then I don't just want this batch. I would like to compare German-made aircraft, the way tanks and artillery and small arms. From now until March 45, all your captured transport planes, fighter planes, including all their spare parts, will be handed over to us. ”

"This includes the ammunition it uses, because we don't have the energy right now to produce airborne weapons and ammunition for the extra calibers. As for the conditions, you can put them forward, and we will try our best to satisfy you. Of course, this condition must be as we can afford it. If we can't afford it, we can only give up. No way, who made us poor and short-sighted? ”

"Also, I know that the British have handed over nearly a thousand Spitfires to you during this time. And your air force and air defense force are very disdainful of this kind of fighter with a narrow landing gear and is not suitable for use at your airfields. All were thrown in the rear and used as inland air defense. ”

"And as the front moves westward, you are almost driven out of the border, and the Luftwaffe, which is facing a two-sided attack and does not have long legs, is almost impossible to pose a threat to your rear. At the height of the Luftwaffe, it was not able to cause much damage to your industrial areas. ”

"As for the Luftwaffe, which has been basically driven out of your homeland at the moment, it will not pose any threat to your rear. These Spitfires are basically sitting idle behind you. Your many new fighters have begun to be produced in large quantities one after another, and these British-made fighters are basically gone. ”

"Can you choose a batch of high-altitude models that can take on air defense missions from among the fighter planes that Britain has provided you, and transfer them to us with spare engines and spare parts? We can hand over to you all the quota for the supply of P39 fighters for the entire four or four years. ”

Yang Zhen's answer made Kovalev let out a long breath. They saw this opportunity and offered to use the seized second-hand goods to lure Yang Zhen to agree to cooperate with them and get the latest American bomber technology. Now that Yang Zhen agreed, then there is no problem with this agreement, and he can make a deal to Moscow.

However, in response to Yang Zhen's question about the need for British assistance for Spitfires and the subsequent submission of loot, Kovalev said that this needs to be consulted by Moscow. This time he came to see Yang Zhen and was not authorized to talk about this issue. He can help the Chinese comrades to fight for it, but whether Moscow can agree to it or not depends on how Moscow makes this determination.

As for the outcome, he has no control over it, and the only thing he can do is to urge Moscow to agree to the agreement. Before saying goodbye, Kovalev also tactfully told Yang Zhen. The commander of the Far Eastern Military District, General Abanashenk, was transferred from the Far Eastern Military District and died in action in August 43 in the post of deputy commander of the Voronezh Front.

Marshal Shaposhnikov, too, left the post of Chief of the General Staff for health reasons. General Vasilevsky, who is currently busy fighting on the Western Front, is simply unable to take care of the Far East at the moment. The newly appointed General Pulkaev does not attach importance to the relationship with the Anti-Japanese Federation, and he is not very cold.

Although Marshal Shaposhnikov Kovalev was an old friend, he still advised Yang Zhen to restrain his temper and not to be too stiff with General Pulkaev. At this time, the people who could be sent to the Far East were the most trusted people of the Supreme Commander. Although there is no longer a risk of Japanese invasion in the Far East.

However, as a production base for soldiers and equipment on the Western Front, the entire strategic position of the Far East in the Soviet Union was affected in any way. The fact that General Pulkaev was able to be sent to the Far Eastern Military District at this time did not delay the promotion of his rank, which is enough to show his position in the heart of the Supreme Commander.

Senior General Pulkaev has been the chief of staff of the Grand Military District since 38 years, and has served as the chief of staff of the Belarusian Special Military District, the Kiev Special Military District on the Western Front. In the Battle of Kiev, he was also the only leader of the entire Southwestern Front who could break through in the midst of the heavy encirclement of the German army.

His long-term staff work has cultivated his rich military experience, as well as the habit of being meticulous and thoughtful, and he has also considered problems quite comprehensively. However, compared with General Abanashenk, because of the chief of staff, he was slightly inferior in terms of courage. Kovalev hoped that Yang Zhen would be able to handle relations with the commander of the Far Eastern Military District, after all, he had worked on the Western Front for a long time and did not know much about the Anti-Japanese Federation.

In many things, Yang Zhen should not be too aggressive. At present, the Soviet side, which has launched a full-scale counterattack operation, needs most to stabilize the east and not make any mistakes. Therefore, there are some things that Yang Zhen, as the person in charge of the Chinese side, should think more about, so as not to arouse the disgust of the new commander of the Far Eastern Military District.

After Kovalev left, the Soviets proposed the latest proposal. Yang Zhen thought about it for a while, and immediately understood why the Soviets put the latest La-5 FN fighter in the second half of the year. They are forcing themselves to do it sooner rather than later, and get what they need in the shortest possible time.

As for Kovalev's reminders when he was leaving, Yang Zhen didn't care. The relationship between the Soviet side and the Anti-Japanese Alliance, even the former commander of the Far Eastern Military District, Abanashchenk, could not be decided on a case-by-case basis. All decisions between the two armies are made and implemented by Moscow.

For this general Pulkaev, who is always quite cautious, including in contact with Chinese comrades, Yang Zhen really didn't care too much about it before. I always feel that this guy is missing something in temperament. However, since Kovalev reminded of this, it is better to pay attention to it.

Because of many things, the reversal will be reversed on these executors. The so-called Hades is good-looking, and the little ghost is difficult to deal with. This General Pulkaev, although he himself has not had much contact with and understands. But this guy is not as bold as his predecessor on many issues. Independent thinking is also quite insufficient, and it can be said that it is the head of Moscow.

This is also a common problem among senior Soviet generals after the Great Purge. Military commanders with personalities like Timoshenko, Zhukov, and Abanashenk are rare in the Soviet army at the moment. Even if there were, they would not have been sent to the Far Eastern Military District at this time, such a direction that no longer poses any threat militarily.

Compared with the Far East, where there are no longer worries, they are needed more on the Western Front, which is going on a counteroffensive with all its might. At this time, the supreme commander of the Soviet army would not have sent them to the Far Eastern Military District. However, Yang Zhen also felt that this general Pulkaev would definitely not be the same harmony as it seemed on the surface.

At this time, who could be sent to this Soviet army and equipment base in the Far East by the supreme commander of the Soviet Union with a heavy task, who is good at stubble? This war is a big wave of sand, and those who take advantage of the opportunity of the Great Purge to go up on rockets without real talent and learning have long been eliminated in the cruel war.

Either they were wiped out by their enemies, or they were sent to the execution ground by their own people. The supreme commander of the Soviet army was never merciful when dealing with defeated generals. At present, none of these high-ranking Soviet generals in high positions, especially on the ruling side, are mediocre people. This general Pulkaev will definitely not be as simple as it seems.

It's just that Yang Zhen thinks that the Soviets are a little anxious about the fact that the Soviets asked the Anti-Japanese Federation to assist them and obtain the B29 bomber technology. Opportunities need to be sought, and being too eager will only backfire. Especially from the Americans, who were obviously very wary of the Soviets, but who were also not at ease with themselves who seemed to be close to the Soviets, it took time and patience to get their hands on their most advanced things.

Although Yang Zhen already has a certain idea of how to get this latest bomber from the Americans. However, this idea has become a mature plan, and it still needs to be carefully considered. Yang Zhen, who doesn't want to fall out with the Americans right now, obviously doesn't want to give the Soviets, who want to fall out with them, a chance to make a profit.