Bulgarian Empire

"What? The Russians want to buy so many planes from us?"

Ferdinand was dazed by the pie that suddenly fell from the sky. Selling aircraft to Russia is nothing new, but it is usually a small business of a few dozens.

This time the Russians directly said that they had 3,000 aircraft. Could it be that they wanted to turn Bulgaria into their military production base?

Foreign Minister Megev explained: "Your Majesty, this may be related to the Eastern Front. The Russians have limited production capacity and cannot meet their front-line needs, so they have to purchase a batch of fighters from us."

Obviously, the internal changes in Russia are still kept secret, but they will surface soon. Once the Russian capitalists find out that their orders are gone, they will definitely take action.

Ferdinand thought about it and thought it was right. Except for Bulgaria, the Russians have nowhere to buy even if they have money. The submarines of the Allies have been very rampant recently. Now Britain, France and Bulgaria are all building ships with full horsepower, but they are still the same. Can't keep up with consumption.

There is also the problem of distance. When an order is placed in Bulgaria, it only takes two to three months for the delivery to begin. One hundred or eighty of them can be shipped back, and the troops will be equipped immediately.

If the United States places an order, it won't be a year or a half without seeing a hair, obviously the Russian Air Force can't wait.

Ferdinand said calmly: "First find out the loss of Russian aircraft on the Eastern Front, and then negotiate the price with them."

It is not difficult to find out the loss of the Russian army's aircraft. All the Allies have sent military observation missions to each other. The loss of the aircraft has neither the value of keeping secret nor the way to keep it secret.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Megeve replied affirmatively.

Ferdinand added: "Remember we don't accept cash, let the Russians exchange raw materials, even if they accept cash, they only accept gold!"

Of course, the last half of the sentence is bullshit. Unless the raw materials are not enough in the short term, the Russians will never pay with gold.

In previous transactions, everyone was well aware of this. From the outbreak of the World War to the present, the Russians have only used more than 30 tons of gold for emergency response. This may be the domestic gold production of the Russians for one or two years.

But Ferdinand knew that in the near future, the Russians would definitely pay with gold, for example, when they were defeated on the Eastern Front and needed weapons and equipment urgently!

At present, the trade between Bulgaria and Russia is mostly settled within one month, and as long as there is arrears, all subsequent goods will be withheld.

No matter what the Russians said, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has never let go. The reason for the refusal is simple: Bulgaria pursues free trade, and companies have the right to deal with unpaid goods within the scope of the contract.

In this context, it is impossible to owe debts. Anyway, all the production is strategic materials, and the Russians can use it themselves if they don’t want Bulgaria.

It doesn't matter even if it's a low-quality product, isn't there still a cannon fodder army, it's just right for them to use it.

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When Bulgaria and Russia were negotiating on the purchase of aircraft, another accident occurred on the Eastern Front. The Germans suddenly launched a full-line counterattack, and the Russian Western Front's defense line in Poland was torn open.

Then the German army swarmed in, and the opening began to expand rapidly. Hundreds of thousands of German troops penetrated directly behind the Russian army and began to attack the western front army.

General Alexei Alexievich Brusilov, the supreme commander of the Russian Western Front, said in a roaring tone: "Order the third, fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth cavalry divisions to go immediately to block the attack." Stop blocking the enemy! Order the Ninth Army to quickly reinforce Wroclaw and plug this gap!"

The current situation on the battlefield is very unfavorable to the Russians, especially the Western Front. If the Germans can't stop the opening in time, disaster will come.

A combat staff officer took an urgent telegram and reported to Alexei Alexievich Brusilov: "General, the German Air Force is coming to bomb again. The Seventh Army on the front line requests Air support!"

General Alexey Alexievich Brusilov said angrily: "Vladimir Oskarovich Kappel, this waste,

Didn't you tell him to contact the Air Force directly for air fire support? Why are you looking for me? Could it be that such a trivial matter, can I do it for them myself? "

The staff officer quickly explained: "General, the Air Force said that there are no planes available now, and their planes are undergoing major repairs!"

Alexey Alexievich Brusilov became even more angry, and two words popped out of his mouth: "Bastard, their plane is not broken sooner or later, why is it broken now? Get me the Air Force General Command, I want to talk to their commander in person!"

"Yes!" The staff officer replied without hesitation.

Time passed by in a hurry, and after more than two hours, the call was finally connected. Alexey Alexievich Brusilov snatched the receiver and shouted angrily: "Call yours!" Commander, Lieutenant General Nikolai-Nikolaoskas is on the phone!"

I only heard the very polite answer from the other side: "Sorry, our commander, Lieutenant General Nikolai Nikolay Okas, is reporting his duties in St. Petersburg. May I ask who you are, and it will be convenient to talk to you when your Excellency Commander returns. connect."

Alexey Alexievich Brusilov said angrily: "Nikolai-Nikolai Okas is not here, so you can come and answer the phone at your own discretion. It's urgent to know!"

After finishing speaking, Alexey Alexievich Brusilov directly handed over the phone to a combat staff officer, waiting for the other party to reply.

Without making him wait long, the voice from the opposite side rang again. Alexey Alexievich Brusilov directly took the phone and said, "I am Alexei Ale of the Western Army. General Kseyevich Brusilov, now I ask you to immediately send planes to support the Seventh Army on the front line, understand?"

The opposite side replied: "Sorry, respected General Alexei Alexievich Brusilov, I am the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Peter Nicholas, and we cannot do your request!"

Alexey Alexievich Brusilov sneered and said: "The reason, if there is no answer that satisfies me, then you'd better send the air force to provide fire support to the front line immediately, otherwise the military See you in court!"

Peter Nicholas said with a wry smile: "His Excellency Alexei Alexievich Brusilov, even if we meet in a court-martial, our air force cannot send planes now.

As for the reason, of course it is the damn capitalists in China! Because of those bastards cutting corners, the fighters that our air force is using now are all one-offs.

It can be used normally, but once the battle with the enemy is over, the machinery inside will be scrapped, and a large number of parts need to be replaced. Now our fighters are all under maintenance, so I can't do anything you ask!

Now our commander, Lieutenant General Nikolay Nikolay Okas, is complaining to the country in St. Petersburg on this issue. If it is convenient, I hope you can also support us on this issue! "

After listening to the Air Force's explanation, General Alexei Alexievich Brusilov suppressed his anger. This situation not only exists in the Air Force, but also in the Army. There are also a large number of inferior weapons. empathy.

"Well, I understand your difficulties, and all the generals of the Western Front will stand with you on this issue, but I believe you must have a way to send a plane to support!

As far as I know, some of the aircraft in the Air Force's equipment are imported from Bulgaria. Although you have changed to new models, you should bring these aircraft over, so let's make do with them! "

Obviously Alexey Alexievich Brusilov knew about the Air Force's plan, and he just wanted the generals on the front line to support them in attacking the domestic capitalists, and now it's just a good excuse .

However, he still intends to cooperate with the Air Force's actions. After all, he is not interested in the domestic capitalists, otherwise he would not have joined the Red Army in history.

Now is the time of war. Once the generals on the front line reach an agreement, no one can resist their joint pressure.

Russian capitalists are naturally no exception. No matter how big their protective umbrella is, in order to give an explanation to the military, it is inevitable to throw out a few scapegoats. At least the few capitalists who are on the surface are dead.

By the way, you can also deter other unscrupulous capitalists and let them know that if they get into trouble, the military will lose their heads. The front-line generals of the Russian army will not refuse such things.

Peter Nicholas said in embarrassment: "Well, since His Excellency Alexey Alexievich Brusilov has said so, we will immediately unseal these decommissioned aircraft, and after three hours We will reach the front line!"

Alexey Alexievich Brusilov said calmly: "Then I will wait for your good news!"

The deal was concluded, and Alexey Alexievich Brusilov knew that if he refused the request of the Air Force, they would really have no planes.

As for unblocking the decommissioned aircraft, this is all obvious nonsense. Most of these aircraft were purchased in the past one or two years, and they are decommissioned.

It is nothing more than domestic capitalists who spent money and opened up relationships to eliminate this batch of aircraft on the grounds of backward performance, so as to purchase their new aircraft!

As long as the air force generals are not stupid, they all know the level of Russia's industrial capabilities. If the capitalists save a little more cost under such circumstances, the consequences will be self-evident.

Although the trouble has been resolved, the mood of General Alexei Alexievich Brusilov is still not much better. Problem solved too.

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