"In the last agreement, Comrade Joseph succeeded in getting the Germans to promise to help us build a batch of battleships. Statistically, definitely the most powerful battleship in the world. Let Comrade Joseph explain it to you! Ulyanov said.

"Yes, Comrade Chairman!" Joseph nodded.

"Comrades, I took part in the military parades and ship parades of the Germans, and I got a taste of what the most powerful army in the world was like. I have to admit that the German army and navy are actually the most powerful. Not to mention the army, the advanced capital ships of the German Navy alone are enough to give people an irrepressible shock. The German Navy has the most powerful capital ship formations in the world. Even if they sold 18 capital ships, the remaining 16 capital ships are still the most powerful capital ships in the world. Our Navy is too weak in comparison. We no longer have the ability to build capital ships. Joseph said.

"Although, now we are on good terms with Germany. However, everyone knows that war between our two countries will inevitably break out in the future. Germany will not tolerate a strong country on their side. And if we want to liberate the whole world, imperialist countries like Germany must also be defeated by us. However, our military strength was already weaker than that of Germany. So, we have to find a way from somewhere else. The shipbuilding industry of the Germans was mostly concentrated on the Baltic coast. If we could have a strong navy in the Baltic, we would be able to pose a great threat to the Germans. Even at the outbreak of war, it was possible to launch an attack on the Germans along the coast and destroy their industry. In this case, it will be very helpful for us to defeat the Germans. Joseph continued.

"Comrade Joseph, you think of it all too simply. Will the Germans be kind enough to help us build battleships? They're definitely going to make a lot of profit on us. In addition, even a couple of battleships could not change the fact that our Navy was significantly weaker than the Germans. Relative to the Germans, our navy was simply not a threat to them. Even if a war broke out, it could be wiped out by the Germans. Rather than wasting a lot of resources to build a navy, it is better to concentrate on developing the army. Only when the army is strong will we be able to withstand the attack of the Germans, or even defeat the Germans! Trotsky retorted.

"Comrade Trotsky, I do not deny that even if we acquired a few powerful battleships, we would not be a match for the German Navy. However, we did not need to confront the German Navy at all. The German Navy needs to be deployed around the globe to protect their interests abroad. There will simply not be much to deploy forces in the Baltic. In addition, the enemies of the German Navy were also very formidable. So, we can still have an advantage in the Baltic. Joseph said.

"It's just your words. I don't believe that the Germans will really help us build powerful capital ships. "Trotsky is not ready to let go on this issue.

"This was promised by the German emperor himself. I think there should be nothing wrong with the German Emperor's assurance. In any case, Germany is the most powerful country in the world, and if the Kaiser's assurances are not countable, then does Germany still have a reputation to speak of? Joseph said.

"The battleship that the Germans helped us build, with a displacement of more than 45,000 tons, was armed with three triple 410 mm guns, and had a maximum speed of 24 knots. The thickness of the main armor was also above 400 mm. Such a battleship, if it is not the most powerful warship in the world, what is the most powerful warship? Joseph continued.

"Well, don't think about that. We have a strong navy, and that's also very necessary. Let the Germans help us build four battleships! "Ulyanov made a decision.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Joseph and the others replied.

Although Trotsky was reluctant, he had no choice but to say no more. What Ulyanov has already decided, if he objects again, it will definitely cause Ulyanov's dissatisfaction. Trotsky did not want to offend Ulyanov at this juncture.

After all this was done, Ulyanov glanced at Joseph.

Joseph stood up and said to everyone: "Comrades, I am seriously proposing to the Politburo to resign from the post of People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, hoping that the Politburo will approve it!" ”

Except for Joseph and Ulyanov, everyone else was stunned. Obviously, no one expected that Joseph would make such a decision.

Trotsky was even more stunned, he could not understand why Joseph had done this.

"If there is no objection, then approve the resignation of Comrade Joseph! The new People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, I propose that Comrade Chicherin take the post. Do you have an opinion on this? Ulyanov asked.

Tsicherin had been the Deputy People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs before, and at the same time, this was Ulyanov's proposed candidate, and of course no one else would have any objections to this.

"In addition, the plan to build battleships for the Navy, was proposed by Comrade Joseph. Therefore, I intend to entrust this plan to Comrade Joseph. Do you have an opinion on this? Ulyanov asked.

Although, Trotsky believed that this should be the responsibility of him, chairman of the Revolutionary Military Council and People's Commissar of the Army and Navy. However, he didn't want to get involved, so he didn't object.

"In that case, let Comrade Joseph be appointed as the Naval Commissioner. In this way, the pressure on Comrade Trotsky can also be relieved! Ulyanov continued.

"Comrade Chairman, my work is not busy, and I can continue to do the work of the Navy Commissioner!" Trotsky said hurriedly.

Now he understood the intentions of Ulyanov and Joseph, but it was too late.

"The spirit of Comrade Trotsky is worth emulating. However, I still think that Comrade Trotsky should not be too tired! Ulyanov emphasized.

Seeing this, Trotsky was worth compromising. Ulyanov has already made this clear, and if he refuses again, then it will be no different from tearing his face. At this time, Trotsky did not want to do that. Ulyanov's prestige is incomparable to his. By the time Ulyanov died, no one would be able to suppress him. So, now he has to be patient.