Bulgarian Empire

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

Ferdinand was stunned by the stuffed pie that suddenly fell from the sky. Selling planes to Russia is nothing new, but it's usually a small business of a few dozen.

This time the Russians directly talked about three thousand planes. Could this be to turn Bulgaria into their military production base?

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

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

Ferdinand thought about it and thought it was right. Now, apart from Bulgaria, the Russians have nowhere to buy even if they have money. Submarines of the Allied Powers have been rampant recently. Now Britain, France and Bulgaria are all building ships with full power. Can't keep up with consumption.

There is also the issue of distance. When you place an order in Bulgaria, you can start delivery within two or three months. One hundred and eighty can be shipped back to equip the troops immediately.

If the United States places an order, it will not be seen for a year and a half without even a hair, obviously the Russian Air Force will not be able to wait.

Ferdinand said calmly: "First find out how much the Russians have lost aircraft on the Eastern Front, and then negotiate the price with them."

It is not difficult to figure out the amount of aircraft wear and tear of the Russian army. All the Allies sent military observation missions to each other. The amount of aircraft wear and tear has neither the value of confidentiality nor the way to keep it confidential.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Metev replied affirmatively

Ferdinand added: "Remember that we don't accept cash. Let the Russians exchange raw materials. Even if we accept cash, we only accept gold!"

Of course, the last half sentence is bullshit, unless the raw materials are not enough in the short term, the Russians will not pay for anything with gold.

In the transactions before this point, everyone knew it well. From the outbreak of the World War to the present, the Russians have only used more than 30 tons of gold for emergency. This may be the domestic gold production of the Russians in one or two years.

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

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

No matter what the Russians say, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has never let go. The reason for rejection 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, they produce strategic materials, and the Russians can use them without Bulgaria.

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

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When Russia and Russia negotiated the purchase of aircraft, the eastern battlefield changed again. 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 pinch the Western Front.

The top commander of the Russian-Western Front Army, General Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov, said in a roaring tone: “Order the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th Cavalry Divisions to go to the block immediately. Stop and block the enemy! Order the Ninth Army to quickly reinforce Wroclaw and close this gap!"

The current situation on the battlefield is very unfavorable for the Russians, especially the Western Front. If they cannot stop the Germans from torn open in time, then disaster will come.

A combat staff officer took an urgent telegram and reported to Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov: "General, the German air force is bombing again. The Seventh Army on the front line requested Air fire support!"

Admiral Alexei Alexeyevich Brusilov said angrily: "Vladimir Oskarovich Cappel, this trash, didn’t tell him to provide air fire support. , Just contact the Air Force directly, why are you looking for me? Is it such a trivial matter that I cannot do it for them personally?"

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

Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov became even more angry, and two words popped out of his mouth: "Asshole, their plane is not broken early or late, why is it broken now? Take me the Air Force Command Headquarters, I have to speak to their commander in chief!"

"Yes!" the staff officer replied without hesitation

Time passed quickly. After more than two hours, the phone was finally connected. Alexei Alexeyevich Brusilov snatched the microphone and roared: "Call you Commander, Lieutenant General Nicola-Nicolas Ocas answer the call!"

I only heard a very polite reply from the other side: "Sorry, our commander, Lieutenant General Nicolas Nicolas Okas, is reporting on duty in St. Petersburg. May I ask who you are? When the commander comes back, it will be convenient to talk to you. contact."

Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov said angrily: "Nikolai-Nikolai Okas is not here, so let you be the master to answer the phone, you will know it urgently!"

After speaking, Alexei Alexeyevich Brusilov directly handed the call to a combat staff officer, waiting for the other party to reply.

Without asking him to wait long, the voice on the other side rang again, and Alexei Alexeyevich Brusilov took the phone directly and said, "I am Alexei Allier from the Western Front. Admiral Ksejeevich Brusilov, now I ask you to immediately send aircraft to support the 7th Army on the front line, understand?"

The other side replied: "Sorry, General Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov. I am the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Peter Nicholas, and we cannot meet your request!"

Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov sneered and said: "Reason, if there is no answer that satisfies me, then you'd better send the air force to the front line immediately to provide fire support, otherwise it will be military. See you in court!"

Peter Nicholas smiled bitterly and said, "His Excellency Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov, even if we see you in a military court, our air force cannot send planes.

As for the reason, of course it is the damned group of capitalists in China! Due to the cutting corners of those bastards, the fighters currently used by our Air Force have become disposable products.

Normal use is okay. Once you fight with the enemy, the machinery inside is scrapped, and a lot of parts need to be replaced. Now our fighters are under repair, so I can't do anything about your request!

Now our commander, Lieutenant General Nicolas Nikola Okas, is in St. Petersburg to appeal this issue domestically. If it is convenient, I hope you can support us on this issue too! "

After listening to the air force’s explanation, Admiral Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov suppressed his anger. Not only did the air force exist, there were also a large number of inferior weapons in the army, and he too Empathize.

"Well, I understand your difficulties. 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, part of the air force’s equipment is imported from Bulgaria. Although you change to new models, you should also bring these aircraft over. Use them first! "

Obviously Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov knew about the Air Force’s plan. He just wanted the frontline generals to support them in attacking the domestic capitalists. Now it is just an appropriate excuse. .

However, he still intends to cooperate with the Air Force's actions. After all, he is not cold to the domestic capitalists. Otherwise, he would not join the Red Army in history.

This is a time of war. Once the generals on the front line agree, no one can resist their joint pressure.

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

By the way, you can also frighten other unscrupulous capitalists, and let them know that if they get into trouble, the military will lose their heads. This kind of thing will not be rejected by the frontline generals of the Russian army.

Peter Nicholas said embarrassingly: "Well, since His Excellency Alexei Alekseyevich Brusilov has said so, we will immediately unseal these retired aircraft. Three hours later. Will arrive at the front!"

Alexei Alexeyevich Brusilov calmly said: "Then I will wait for your good news!"

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

As for the unblocking of the retired aircraft, these are all obvious nonsense. Most of these aircraft were purchased in the last one or two years and they were retired from service.

It is nothing more than domestic capitalists who have spent money to open up the relationship and eliminated these aircraft on the grounds of lagging performance in order to purchase their new aircraft!

As long as the generals of the Air Force are not stupid, they all know the level of Russia's industrial capabilities. If the capitalists save a little more cost in this case, the consequences will be self-evident.

Although the trouble has been resolved, General Alexei Alexeyevich Brusilov’s mood still hasn’t improved much. He is still considering whether to connect again, and by the way the quality of the Army’s weapons and equipment. The problem has also been solved.

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