Chapter 1106: Stalin's Sense of Crisis
Moscow, the Kremlin, Stalin's office. Kuibyshev, First Deputy Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars and Chairman of the State Planning Commission, and Ordzhonikidze, People's Commissar of the People's Commissar for Heavy Industry, were ordered to Stalin's office.
"The second five-year plan, how is the war?" Stalin asked. Although, in the first five-year plan, Soviet Russia had already achieved remarkable industrial achievements. However, Stalin still did not think it was enough. Therefore, after the completion of the first five-year plan, the second five-year plan cannot wait to be launched.
"Comrade Stalin, the Second Five-Year Plan is unfolding in an orderly manner. It is expected that once the plan is completed, we will be able to have 4,500 large enterprises completed and put into production; The total industrial output value will increase by 120 percent, of which heavy industry will increase by 139 percent, light industry will increase by 100 percent, and the total output value of agriculture will increase by 54 percent from the negative growth during the first five-year plan period. Kuibyshev said with a smile on his face.
As soon as the second five-year plan was completed, then Soviet Russia would turn into a powerful industrial country. In the world, it will be among the best. Even agriculture will grow. In order to develop industry, Soviet Russia has been doing so at the expense of agriculture. However, in the Second Five-Year Plan, this problem can be well addressed.
Stalin nodded with satisfaction, he hoped that the industry of Soviet Russia would develop rapidly. Only in this way will it be possible to defeat the Chinese Empire in the future. Industry has become one of Stalin's most important industries.
"When our second five-year plan is completed, will we be able to catch up with and surpass the Chinese Empire?" Stalin asked. He believed that only in this way would there be a chance to defeat the Chinese Empire.
"This, Comrade Stalin. The Chinese Empire was also growing rapidly. The gap between us and the Chinese Empire is still very large. It is initially estimated that after the completion of the Second Five-Year Plan, our industrial output value will be able to reach about 50 percent of the Chinese Empire. Ordzhonikidze whispered. Although Soviet Russia has made remarkable achievements in industrialization, it is still too far behind the Chinese Empire. After all, the foundation of Soviet Russia was too weak. The original Russian Empire was the weakest link among the world powers. Russia suffered heavy losses in World War I, and the subsequent anti-intervention war cost Soviet Russia a great price. In addition, the infighting of the leadership of Soviet Russia has greatly delayed the development of Soviet Russia. And that period was the time of rapid development of the Chinese Empire. This widened the gap between Soviet Russia and the Chinese Empire. If Soviet Russia wants to catch up again, the difficulty is not ordinary.
Hearing Ordzhonikidze's words, the smile on Stalin's face suddenly disappeared completely. Even if the Second Five-Year Plan was completed, their industrial output would be only half that of the Chinese Empire. This answer was completely unacceptable to Stalin. What he hoped for was to one day surpass the Chinese Empire.
"So, how long will it take for us to catch up with the Chinese Empire? The third five-year plan? Or the Fourth Five-Year Plan? Stalin asked coldly.
"This, Comrade Stalin. Unless the Chinese Empire is defeated, we will probably never have a chance to surpass them. The gap between us and the Chinese Empire is too great. In addition, the Chinese Empire was also developing rapidly. Moreover, the Chinese Empire will not sit idly by and watch us continue to develop. If necessary, they will definitely start a war against us to interrupt our development. Kuibyshev said.
"Comrade Stalin, the international situation is becoming more and more complicated. The contradictions and conflicts between the Chinese Empire and the Western powers had begun to gradually intensify. In addition, in the past year, the Chinese Empire has begun to strengthen its ties with Germany. All of this posed a serious threat to the Western powers. Perhaps it will not be long before a war breaks out between the Chinese Empire and the Western powers. And when the time comes, we will definitely be involved in it. Our industrial development will also be affected or even interrupted by this. Kuibyshev continued.
Stalin nodded, he knew that the Chinese Empire had strengthened its ties with Germany, and it could even be said that the Chinese Empire was trying to fully arm Germany. The Chinese Empire and Germany joined forces and posed not only a threat to the Western world. Again, it posed a serious threat to Soviet Russia. The Chinese Empire alone made Soviet Russia unable to parry. If the Chinese Empire and Germany joined forces to attack Soviet Russia, then Soviet Russia would not be able to resist it. Maybe the destruction of the party and the country is just around the corner.
This thought suddenly made Stalin feel a chill to the bone.
"No, the Chinese are targeting Soviet Russia, and we can't sit back and wait like this." Come, convene the other members of the ****** committee, and convene a ****** meeting two days later. Stalin commanded.
"Yes, Comrade Stalin." Both Kuibyshev and Ordzhonikidze nodded.
On January 28, 4632 A.D., in the Kremlin, a ****** meeting was held. More than a dozen members of the ****** committee gathered together to attend the meeting. Even Kosiol, then the first secretary of Ukraine, rushed to Moscow on a transport plane to attend the meeting. It can be seen that Stalin attached great importance to this ****** conference.
"Comrades, the momentum of development in Soviet Russia is now very good, and our first five-year plan has been a complete success. Our second five-year plan is also underway at a rapid pace. There is no doubt that Soviet Russia has gradually grown from an agrarian country to a powerful industrial country. However, that doesn't mean we can rest easy. In fact, the external threats faced by Soviet Russia have not been resolved, but have intensified. Our enemies are trying to target us and destroy us. We must not take this lightly. Otherwise, it won't be long before the enemy will be under Moscow. The great Soviet Russia will also be destroyed because of this. Stalin said with a serious face.
The members of the Soviet Russian ****** who attended the meeting looked at each other one by one, not knowing what was happening. For them, the current Soviet Russia is thriving, and everything is developing in a good direction. Why is it about to the point of destroying the party and the country in a blink of an eye? Could it be that the Chinese Empire is going to war against Soviet Russia again? As soon as they thought of this, many members of the Soviet Russian ****** Committee couldn't help but gasp.
For them, the Chinese Empire was simply a nightmare they did not want to remember. The strength of the Chinese Empire, even they knew it. Internationally, the Chinese Empire is constantly persecuting old powers such as Britain and France, compressing them step by step and plundering their interests. In the midst of the economic crisis, the Chinese Empire has flourished in economic development, and has now become the world's largest industrial power. The military strength of the Chinese Empire is even more deservedly the first in the world. Soviet Russia was deeply touched by this. Even if Soviet Russia developed rapidly, if it were to go to war with the Chinese Empire, I am afraid that there would be no chance of victory.
Seeing the great change in the faces of the ****** committee members one by one, Stalin knew that these guys seemed to be frightened.
"We are developing, but so are our enemies. And the pace of development is no slower than ours. In addition, our thoughts on the destruction of the Chinese Empire have never been broken. Although, now the two sides are able to maintain peace. But that's why we exercise restraint. Otherwise, war would have broken out long ago. Even so, the Chinese Empire did not give up on destroying us. They're laying out that. Over the past year, the Chinese Empire has strengthened its ties with Germany, helping it emerge quickly from its economic crisis. At the same time, the two countries have also cooperated in many fields, including the military field. I have every reason to believe that the Chinese are plotting to rearm Germany. Once Germany is rearmed and flanked by the Chinese, will we be able to withstand their attack? Stalin asked.
Suddenly, the faces of these ****** committee members turned a little pale. The strength of the Chinese Empire, this is needless to say. Germany's strength is well known to the world. Although, Germany lost the First World War. However, the performance of the German* army in the First World War is worthy of praise. Even if Germany is weak now, its military power is limited. However, once the Germans were rearmed, the fool knew that they would be able to burst into an extremely formidable battle. If it is faced with the invasion of these two powerful countries at the same time, will Soviet Russia be able to withstand it? It's simply not possible.
"Comrade Stalin, Britain and France are very wary of Germany, and they still have troops stationed in Germany. Will they watch Germany be rearmed? Voroshilov asked with a frown. He is the People's Commissar of National Defence and has always been concerned about the military strength of various countries. After all, to some extent, Soviet Russia has always been a military power. The total strength of the Russian army, navy and air force has always remained at about three million. If we talk about the size of the standing army, I am afraid that there is no country other than the Chinese Empire that can compare with Soviet Russia. Moreover, after several years of development, the combat effectiveness of the Soviet Russian army has also been greatly improved. The army began to be armed with a large number of tanks and armored vehicles, and the Air Force was armed with a large number of aircraft. Of course, the armored forces and air force of Soviet Russia are only in number. In terms of quality, it has been thrown out of the Chinese Empire I don't know how many streets. (To be continued.) )