After all, Soviet Russia was a poor country, and the funds in its hands could not be compared with the Chinese Empire. After the $100 million in Ordzhonikidze's hands was almost spent, he could no longer compete with the Chinese Empire, and could only watch the Chinese Empire buy those industrial equipment at a low price.

"Damn the Chinese, their industrial strength is already so strong, why do they still come to fight with us?" Ordzhonikidze said depressedly. The first five-year plan of Soviet Russia had only just begun. Now Soviet Russia is in need of a lot of industrial equipment. In doing so, the Chinese Empire was completely cutting off the way for Soviet Russia to obtain industrial equipment! If Soviet Russia wants to successfully complete the first five-year plan, it will undoubtedly be very difficult. Once the five-year plan could not be completed, the industrial strength of Soviet Russia could not be developed. The next time I face the invasion of the Chinese Empire, I am afraid it will not be so easy to resist.

"Comrade President, what should we do now? Do you want to report to Comrade Stalin? The subordinate said.

Their money has already been spent, and there is no point in staying in the United States any longer.

The expression on Ordzhonikidze's face kept changing, and finally he sighed: "Send a telegram to Comrade Stalin and tell him that we have been blocked by the Chinese, and the original plan can no longer be completed." Unless it's to give us more money. ”

"Yes, Comrade Chairman." The subordinate nodded.

The large-scale purchase of industrial equipment by Soviet Russia in the United States also attracted the attention of the US government. After all, the United States is the largest capitalist country, and it is incompatible with the socialist country of Soviet Russia. For the United States, Soviet Russia was also their enemy. Of course, relatively speaking, the Chinese empire is now a little more threatening to the United States.

"Your Excellency, the Russians have already spent hundreds of millions of dollars on us. They compete with the Chinese for advanced industrial equipment. It's just that after the $100 million was spent, the Russians died down. Presumably, they already run out of money. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg said. He was not opposed to the purchase of industrial equipment by the Russians in the United States. After all, the current United States, whose economy has been hit hard, is in dire need of these funds. Even if the money came from Soviet Russia, the Americans did not mistakenly accept it.

"It is understandable that the industrial strength of the current Soviet Russia cannot even be compared with that of the Tsarist period. The people in their country are very poor, but even so, they still tighten their belts and develop industry. It can be seen how great the ambitions of the Russians were. Herbert Hoover said.

"So, Your Excellency, are we going to let these Russians transport away the industrial equipment?" Frank B. Kellogg asked. After all, the current Soviet Russia does not have a strong navy. If the United States wants to hack the funds of Soviet Russia, it can completely withhold all these industrial equipment. Even if Soviet Russia was dissatisfied with the United States because of this, it would not have the slightest recourse against the United States. After all, Soviet Russia was located in Eastern Europe and was too far away from the United States. Soviet Russia did not have a strong navy, and the threat it could pose to the United States was completely minimal.

Herbert Hoover frowned, thought for a few minutes, and then said, "Forget it, there is no harm to the United States if Soviet Russia becomes stronger. After all, the biggest enemy of Soviet Russia was China, not us. If Russia had built up a strong industry, the Chinese Empire would have to deploy more armed forces to Eastern Europe in order to deal with the threat posed by the Russians. In this case, the threat they can pose to us will undoubtedly be much smaller. This is very beneficial to the United States in the future. ”

Frank B. Kellogg nodded: "But, Your Excellency, the Russians have already spent all their money. Shall we lend to them or not. That way, they'll be able to buy more industrial equipment from us. The industrial strength of Soviet Russia will also develop even faster. The threat that can be posed to the Chinese in the future will naturally be even greater. ”

"Do we still have money to lend to the Russians now?" Herbert Hoover said with a wry smile. The United States is no longer what it was then. If it was before the outbreak of the economic crisis, with the financial resources of the United States, to lend money to Soviet Russia, there would be no problem. It can even directly support Soviet Russia and let it build a strong industry. But now, the United States, which is mired in an economic crisis, can hardly even protect itself, where is the money to lend to Soviet Russia!

Frank B. Kellogg was speechless and said, "Yes! If we had known, we should have supported Soviet Russia in the first place. ”

However, there is no regret in the world, and the United States did not expect to be forced to this point by the Chinese Empire. Moreover, Soviet Russia was the great enemy of the entire capitalist world. The United States aspires to be the leader of the capitalist world, so how can they support Soviet Russia? In that case, it will inevitably provoke a backlash from the entire capitalist world.

While the Americans were regretting that they had not supported Soviet Russia, Stalin, who was far away in the Moscow Kremlin, received a telegram from Ordzhonikidze. When he learned that the original procurement plan could not be completed, Stalin was immediately annoyed.

"Bastard! Those damned Chinese, why do they always oppose Soviet Russia? When Soviet Russia becomes stronger, our army must fight to Yanjing and capture the Chinese emperor alive! Stalin snarled in exasperation.

The current Soviet Russia, although it has been weakened by the Chinese Empire in the past wars. However, the best part of Russia has been preserved. The vast Eastern European Plain and the Ukrainian Plain made it impossible for Russia to be underestimated even after losing all of Siberia and Central Asia, plus the Caucasus south of the Don River. They have a population of hundreds of millions, and this highly centralized government with an army of over three million. Except for the slightly weaker industrial strength, the rest of the strength can still be regarded as one of the powerful countries. Of course, because of the social system of Soviet Russia, they were hostile and isolated by the whole world. This, together with the Chinese Empire and the Russian Empire it supported, posed a great threat to Soviet Russia. So much so that the influence of Soviet Russia could not spread to the whole world at all.

"Comrade Kuibyshev, what should we do now? Because of the obstruction of the Chinese, we were unable to obtain the industrial equipment we urgently needed from the United States as originally planned. How much of a threat will this pose to our first five-year plan? After venting his anger, Stalin asked. Kuibyshev was a member of the ****** of the Bolshevik Party and chairman of the State Planning Commission of Soviet Russia, and he is now in charge of the first five-year plan of Soviet Russia.

"Comrade Stalin, the original plan was for us to acquire these industrial equipment in the United States. Then, vigorously develop industry. After the completion of the first five-year plan, the second five-year plan will begin. Once the second five-year plan is also completed, then we will become a major industrial power in the world. Although it can't be compared with the Chinese Empire, it is not without the power to resist at all. Now, apparently aware of our plans, the Chinese Empire has begun to limit our industrial development. In order to be able to resist the invasion of the Chinese Empire in the future, or even defeat the Chinese Empire, and regain those territories occupied by the Chinese Empire, we need to ensure the success of the Five-Year Plan at all costs. Kuibyshev said.

Stalin nodded, he knew that without strong industrial strength, in the face of the Chinese Empire, there would only be those who were crushed. The military power of the Chinese Empire was extremely strong, and this was based on the fact that the Chinese Empire had a strong industry. In the next war, if Soviet Russia wants to resist the attack of the Chinese Empire, it must have a strong military force. And a strong industry is the guarantee of a strong military force.

"But we don't have any money. Even if we raise another sum of money, the Chinese will still block us. A hint of hatred flashed in Stalin's eyes. For the Chinese Empire, he gritted his teeth with hatred. If he could, he would definitely destroy the Chinese Empire.

"Comrade Stalin, since the Chinese have also set their sights on the United States, then I am afraid that we can only avoid its edge. We can choose to import those industrial equipment from European countries. Germany, France and the United Kingdom have all been hit hard by the economic crisis. Germany, in particular, suffered no less losses than the United States. Germany is now at the most difficult time. We can get these industrial equipment from Germany. Of course, the price to pay is probably a little higher. Kuibyshev said.

As a defeated country in World War I, more than ten years have passed, and Germany has not regained its strength. In particular, this economic crisis has caused an unimaginable blow to Germany. If Soviet Russia had taken the opportunity to purchase German industrial equipment, the Germans would never have refused. Of course, the only thing to guard against is the obstruction of Britain, France and other countries. Britain, France, and other countries were also very hostile and defensive towards Soviet Russia. In Europe, they were more worried that once Soviet Russia became strong, it would directly pose a threat to them.

"Well, Comrade Kuibyshev, this time we will figure out a way in the European countries. I will find a way to give you another 50 million dollars, and I will ensure the smooth completion of our five-year plan. Stalin said.

"Yes, Comrade Stalin." Kuibyshev nodded. He knew very well how difficult it would be for Soviet Russia to raise another $50 million. I don't know how many Soviet Russian peasants will be ruined and even starved to death because of this. However, for the sake of the future of Soviet Russia, there was no other way but to sacrifice them. Although this seems a little cruel, there is no way to do it. (To be continued.) )