The central government went all out to assist Yang Zhen, but the effect was very limited. During Yang Zhen's time in the Soviet Union, Vice Chairman Zhou met with Stalin several times, but he could not get an accurate answer. The Soviets' Tai Chi Push Kung Fu was no worse than the Chinese to get there.

It was not until the day after Yang Zhen and Abanaschenk met again that Vice Chairman Zhou received an answer in Moscow. Although the meaning of the Soviet side was expressed very tactfully, the meaning was very clear, that is, to let Vice Chairman Zhou do Yang Zhen's work.

It is to let him give orders to Yang Zhen as a superior and let him agree to the conditions of the Soviet side. It is estimated that if Yang Zhen did not resolutely disagree, I am afraid that Vice Chairman Zhou would not even be able to get this reply.

When Vice Chairman Zhou, who single-handedly created the party's intelligence work, heard the opinions of the Soviet side, he would not understand what the Soviet side meant, and the reason why Yang Zhen resolutely disagreed. If Vice Chairman Zhou encounters this kind of thing, his opinion will be the same as Yang Zhen's, and he will definitely not agree.

Of course, Vice Chairman Zhou still didn't know anything about the small actions that Yang Zhen was doing behind the scenes. Although he agreed with Yang Zhen's idea, Vice Chairman Zhou felt that he should go and meet Yang Zhen.

After seeking the approval of the central authorities, Vice Chairman Zhou flew from Moscow to Khabarovsk, where the headquarters of the Far Eastern Military District is located, on a special plane specially provided by the Soviet side in accordance with the requirements of the Soviet side. Perhaps there was great hope for Vice President Zhou's trip, and the Soviet side provided the best special plane for this trip.

After arriving in Khabarovsk and holding a brief meeting with Abanashenk, Vice Chairman Zhou, who was anxious to meet with Yang Zhen, declined the arrangement of a banquet by the unusually enthusiastic Senior General Abanashenk and rushed directly to the accommodation arranged by the Soviet side for Yang Zhen. That is, the special villa of General Abanashenk.

When he received the notice, Yang Zhen, who was annoyed that the Soviet side would no longer hold talks with him and would not let him return to China, received a phone call from the Far Eastern Military District Command and was taken aback. He never thought that he would be here, thousands of miles away from Yan'an, in a foreign country where he could meet the great man he had admired for a long time.

Hurriedly changed out of the Zhongshan suit specially prepared for this trip, and after changing into a military uniform, he rushed out of his residence and rushed to the door of the villa to greet him. The action was so fast that Xiaohuzi and the two staff officers were taken aback. Although they didn't know what Yang Zhen's phone call was, after arriving in the Soviet Union, it was the first time they saw Yang Zhen so cautious and excited.

With the experience of meeting Mr. Lin at the beginning, although Yang Zhen's heart was more excited this time, his appearance was much better and much more stable. However, despite repeatedly admonishing himself to be calm, after Vice Chairman Zhou got out of the car, Yang Zhen, who recognized the person at a glance, hurriedly stepped forward to salute and say hello, and his saluting hand was still trembling slightly. Putting down his hand, Yang Zhen greeted Vice Chairman Zhou while carefully looking at Vice Chairman Zhou, who was still in the prime of life at this time.

Looking at the cold weather of more than minus 30 degrees Celsius, without a hat, wearing only a black short tweed coat, although a little thin, but still looking energetic, he has always wanted to meet after returning to this era, and even more than the leader, but has no chance to the leader's graceful demeanor and gentleness, Yang Zhen couldn't help but give a secret thumbs up in his heart: "Sure enough, it deserves its name." ”

Yang Zhen looked at Vice Chairman Zhou, and when he bowed down for the demeanor of this great man, he got out of the car and also kept looking at his Vice Chairman Zhou, and couldn't help but be shocked by Yang Zhen's youth. Just looking at the appearance, it is hard to imagine that this handsome, well-mannered young man would be able to play such a big piece of the world almost alone outside this icy and snowy pass.

Kovalev, who accompanied him, sent Vice Chairman Zhou to the place with great interest, and immediately left without staying long. After this fly that Yang Zhen now looks very annoying has left, Yang Zhen respectfully welcomed Vice Chairman Zhou into the villa.

Walking into the villa, Vice Chairman Zhou looked at the luxurious environment inside, and said jokingly with a Huai'an accent: "It seems that the Soviet Union still attaches great importance to you." This villa is much more luxurious and comfortable than our accommodation in Moscow. ”

Regarding Vice Chairman Zhou's ridicule, Yang Zhen smiled and said, "It's just a sugar-coated cannonball." If you live in this thing for a long time, it will wear down your will. If I had the choice, I would still feel much more comfortable and safe living with the fighters. ”

Hearing Yang Zhen's answer, Vice Chairman Zhou nodded with satisfaction: "It seems that you have already been prepared, and you have not been confused by these yet." Sugar-coated cannonballs, very aptly described. It is easy to go from thrift to luxury, and it is difficult to go from luxury to thrift. If you can see this, it means that your mind is still clear. ”

Regarding Vice Chairman Zhou's compliment, Yang Zhen took off his military hat and scratched his scalp: "Vice Chairman Zhou, don't praise me." Compared to your experience, I don't deserve to mention this at all. You are the real steel, and no temptation can change your faith or shake your will. ”

Yang Zhen's heartfelt words, Vice Chairman Zhou just laughed when he heard it, and changed the topic to the topic: "I came this time, first, I was ordered by the Central Committee to meet with you, and I would talk to you about some things. The second is for the sake of your current stalemate with the Soviet side. ”

After listening to Vice Chairman Zhou's intention, Yang Zhen pondered for a while, stood up and picked up Vice Chairman Zhou's coat and said, "Vice Chairman Zhou, if you are not tired, how about we go out for a walk together and enjoy the scenery of this northern country." If you have lived in the pass for a long time, this kind of ice and snow scene must be uncommon. ”

Yang Zhen's inexplicable invitation made Vice Chairman Zhou slightly stunned, and immediately understood Yang Zhen's intentions. Nodding slightly, he put on his coat and followed Yang Zhen out. After leaving this villa, Yang Zhen pointed to the edge of the villa where he is now living without a trace, another small villa.

Vice Chairman Zhou glanced at the villa where Yang Zhen lived, and a very inconspicuous two-story building nodded slightly: "I said that the telegrams you sent to the central government during this time are all trivial matters, and the progress of the negotiations and your decisions are never reported, and the reason is here." ”

Yang Zhen shook his head slightly and said, "Not only did they have a bugging device, but they also rebelled against one of our communications staff officers. We have now leaked all the communication passwords not only with the central government, but also with the base areas. If we report to the central government, our bottom line will be exposed. They are in a hurry to do this, so they have been unscrupulous to find out what I really think and find out my hole cards. ”

Hearing this, he was taken aback, and he was somewhat worried about Yang Zhen in his heart, but he inadvertently saw a smile hidden in the corner of Yang Zhen's eyes, and immediately reacted: "Didn't you take this opportunity to pass on some fake news to them." Your communications staff officer was rebelled by them, could it be that you arranged it on purpose? ”

Yang Zhen nodded slightly, quickly glanced at the surrounding situation and said, "Yes, I deliberately arranged that communication staff officer to be rebelled, just to create some illusions for them. I also deliberately used the password they already knew to send some false messages to the base area. ”

"If they did such an inauthentic thing, don't blame me for doing it. This is a matter of fairness, and if there is something that is not brought up openly on the table, it is done in private. If you want to calculate me, you have to be mentally prepared for this. Playing this kind of intrigue with me, they have to learn again. ”

"Vice Chairman Zhou, we need these fighters, but we can't hand over our life and death to them. There are other areas where I can make concessions, but this one is absolutely non-existent. Giving them the intelligence network is tantamount to gouging out our own eyes. ”

"Without air support and cover, it will indeed have a great impact on our combat operations. But without an intelligence network, we are putting our lives in their hands. If, in the middle of the war, they cut off our source of intelligence, we are dead.

"This is the bottom line, but also the principle, and it must not be exchanged. I can agree to share it with them, which is already the biggest concession. As for those fighters, I was fortunate to have lost my life. Anyway, we're used to not having air cover, and it's not necessary to get. If there is no war without the plane, then how can we talk about the true colors of our army? ”

Hearing this, Vice Chairman Zhou nodded slightly and said, "Yes, during the Long March, thanks to the sensitive intelligence system, we were able to save the day several times. It's safer to keep this thing in your own hands. If you do the right thing, the central government will support you. As for the Soviet side, the Central Committee will try its best to assist you in winning it. If there is any need, you should mention it to the central government. The chairman has called and asked the comrades in Moscow to fully assist you. ”

"Don't be too anxious. The central authorities have already sent people to Chongqing to find representative offices of several large US companies in China. Try to sell your technique at the highest price possible. With the funds in hand, we can figure out another way. After all, building our own air force is also what the central authorities have always looked forward to and hoped for. If it can really be realized in your hands, it can be regarded as a wish of the central government. ”

Vice Chairman Zhou's statement on behalf of the Central Committee made Yang Zhen very excited: "Thank you for the support of the Central Committee, and thank the Chairman and Vice Chairman Zhou for their relationship and help. As long as I have the support of the central government, I will have the bottom in my heart. But Vice Chairman Zhou, when it comes to that technology, I do have a suggestion. You see, the United States is now the number one power in the world, and its economy is extremely developed. For us, it's a big source of funding. ”

"Now most overseas Chinese only recognize the national government, after all, the tablet of the people is there. No matter how many donations we receive, the National Government will not allocate a penny to us. We will have a lot of places to use money in the future, and given the lack of financial resources, I wonder if we should send a few reliable and business-minded comrades to the United States to set up a few companies. ”

"Judging from the current shape, I am afraid that this war will burn all over the world. The United States is blessed with unique geographical conditions, and the war may not affect its own territory. Coupled with its strong industrial and national strength, it will become the base of arms and supplies for all its allies. Vice President Zhou, sooner or later the United States will be involved in a war, and this is a rare opportunity. ”

Yang Zhen's suggestions made Vice Chairman Zhou fall into deep thought, and it took a long time before he raised his head and said: "Your idea is not bad, but all the resources in the country are controlled by the National Government, and these mineral resources are the only export products that the National Government can use in exchange for foreign exchange and materials. They won't allow us to get involved. ”

"Exporting minerals, we don't have the resources we can use. Even if you want to do this business, there is no way. And for manufactured goods, we don't have products that can open the market in the United States. Without a supply of goods, even if we wanted to do business with the Americans, we would not be able to do so. What's more, all the transportation lines in the country are controlled by the national government, and even if we have some things, it will be difficult to transport them. ”

Yang Zhen shook his head slightly and said, "Vice Chairman Zhou, what I mean is that we will invest in the acquisition of several factories in the United States, and we will come up with the technology, specializing in the production of munitions used in the war." On the one hand, we can open up a financial resource for the central authorities, and on the other hand, we can accumulate experience in this area. Prepare us to build our own industry in the future. ”

Hearing this, Vice Chairman Zhou looked at him like a monster, and after a long time, he pointed at Yang Zhen and said with a smile: "You young man, your head is full of activity, but your ideas are a little unrealistic. The Nationalist Government is now tightening our card more and more, and the allocation of funds has begun to be intermittent and even deliberately in arrears. If it weren't for the amount of gold you took out last year and some of the funds that were airlifted this time, the central government would have been in a financial crisis by now. ”

"Now there are more and more progressive young people coming to Yan'an, and as needed, the number of institutions we have set up has also increased a lot compared to when we arrived in northern Shaanxi. There are more and more people enjoying the supply system, and the central government's current finances are already stretched, so where is the money to go to the United States to buy factories? You know, it's not a small amount. Not to mention the money for the acquisition of the factory, it is 10,000 US dollars in cash exchange, and the central government can't take it out at the moment. ”

Yang Zhen knows about the financial constraints of the central government, otherwise he would not have transfused blood for the central government one after another. However, the solution to the problem of financial resources cannot be solved by external blood transfusion alone. In the final analysis, there is still a need for a stable financial source, which is the long-term solution.

Regarding the funding question raised by Vice Chairman Zhou, Yang Zhen thought about it slightly and said: "In this way, no matter how many dollars that technology is sold, the central government can keep half of it." The low price I gave to the chairman was $200 million. If the central government can really sell this amount, the central government will leave 100 million. If the central government really needs it, it can even leave more. ”

"I estimate that according to the current dollar exchange rate, in addition to leaving part of the 100 million US dollars for the central government, a considerable part of the funds can be used to invest in the United States. Big companies, especially those arms giants, the Americans will not allow us to meddle. But that doesn't mean we can't set up our own factories to produce some military products. ”

"We have a lot of intellectuals who study in the United States, and after graduating from college, they stay in the United States and work for Americans. Can we just call up some of these people as technical talent? We provide some leading designs or ideas, and with the modifications and refinements of these technicians, I think we can make a lot of money in the war in the next few years. We can also make war money. ”