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According to the stereotype, Germans are perceived as being serious, while Russians are seen as having a bold character. Therefore, negotiations between the two should be relatively easy, as they are straightforward. At least that's how the diplomats in this negotiation were, so they happily signed the cooperation treaty.
The recently signed Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance stipulates that the Soviet Union and Germany will deepen their cooperation in the economic field. Germany will provide a large number of high-tech personnel to the Soviet Union over the next five years, while also selling technologies and machinery that the Soviet Union lacks, particularly in transportation. To ensure that the Soviet Union's resources can be quickly transported into Germany, Strasser specifically instructed that advanced railway technology could be sold to the Soviet Union to assist them in building railways.
At the very least, ensure that the transportation efficiency in the territories of Soviet Union and Eastern Europe is high enough. After all, the Soviet Union air force doesn't have much transport capacity, and when Germany advances westward, the Soviet Union can still send troops over to join in the fun, right?
Of course, as a cost, Soviet Union not only has to pay a huge amount of foreign exchange to pay Germany's workers' wages, but also has to provide Germany with a large amount of resources.
This includes various minerals, rare metals, as well as tens of thousands of oil, and food is also indispensable.
These resources, especially food, were all saved by the people of the Soviet Union tightening their belts. They were willing to sacrifice their lives for the industrialization of the Soviet Union, which is truly moving. However, the leadership of the Soviet Union did not care about this. In their words, a socialist country cannot do without industrialization. A capitalist country could attack the Soviet Union at any time. Achieving industrialization only sacrifices a part of the people, while not achieving industrialization would sacrifice everyone.
When someone asks what the cost is, a leader skilled in public speaking will tell them that it is the limitation of the times, necessary sacrifices, and a reluctant decision. They claim that the future of Communism is bright, but the road is winding. If the former still clings to this part, the leader will warn them, "Is it interesting for you to entangle in this way? Why do you only focus on reporting such things? Or take a look at the achievements of industrialization in Kyiv, comrades."
Fortunately, the leaders of Germany are not those kinds of people. A country that wants to achieve primitive accumulation of capital has only two means: either internal oppression or external expansion. For Strasser, if given the choice, he would rather commit suicide than choose the former.
If eliminating all the domestic bourgeoisie and feudal landlords does not achieve this goal, Strasser would absolutely choose to embark on another "Mein Kampf."
There is a saying that goes well: the weak, in their anger, strike down upon those even weaker; the strong, in their anger, strike against those who are stronger.
Even if Strasser cannot become a strong person, he certainly cannot choose to be a weak one.
Some may ask, can't Germany rise peacefully? Why must it resort to war? If Britain and France were willing to unconditionally abolish the Treaty of Versailles, allowing Germany to achieve national unification and reclaim lost territories, while also permitting all their colonies to choose independence, then Strasser would certainly be willing to rise through peaceful means.
Of course, this kind of scenario can only appear in dreams.
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While busy signing cooperation agreements at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kirov was also not idle.
He personally sent a telegram to Moscow, expressing Germany's desire to send an ambassador to Moscow. The Soviet Union quickly responded, "Since Germany is so enthusiastic about cooperation in the economic field, the Soviet Union is also willing to deepen its cooperation with Germany. The Soviet Union will not treat its friends unfairly."
This statement is very Stalin-like. Kirov immediately conveyed this message to Strasser, indicating that they could depart for Moscow at any time if they wished. However, Strasser still requested that the Soviet Union delegation stay in Berlin for a few more days.
Of course, it is necessary to stay a few more days. Strasser must be fully prepared before leaving Berlin. After all, the situation in the country is currently unstable. Even for a short trip, if something major happens domestically while Strasser is away, everything will be ruined.
"Long live the Führer!"
Heinrich Heidrich knocked on the office door and, upon entering the room, stood at attention and performed a precise salute to Strasser.
Heinrich Heidrich is currently making waves within the Labour Party; the Stasi he leads is directly accountable to the Führer.
In addition to being responsible for intelligence work, there is also a function of checking the purity within the party.
Over the past year, the Stasi has carried out a total of 37 purging operations, including 21 aimed at combating spies and counter-revolutionaries within the party, and 16 focused on investigating corrupt elements within the party. A total of 346 individuals who had been eroded by bourgeois influences were apprehended, greatly intimidating those within the party who held unstable positions, particularly the petty bourgeois elements.
The Stasi's status within the ethnic group and the Labour Party has risen significantly, now comparable to the deterrent power of the Soviet Union's Counter-Revolutionary Committee over its members.
Heinrich himself became the fifth most important figure in the party, after Chancellor Stresemann, Minister of Propaganda Goebbels, and elder statesman Baron Dezhi.
Whether within the party or outside of it, people speak of Heinrich with both respect and fear.
Those counter-revolutionaries who were targeted by Heinrich referred to him as "the scythe of the Grim Reaper," "the sharp claws of the man-eating demon king," and "the golden-haired beast."
However, Heydrich was indifferent to this, pursuing an excellent life was his purpose in life. As for the enemy, the more they feared, the more it proved his success. Heydrich always regarded the enemy's insults as praise for himself. "Reinhardt, how did you handle the matter I entrusted to you?"
Strasser reported, "Report to the Führer, we have mobilized a large number of personnel, gathered and reviewed all domestic archives, and spent a significant amount of time. Now, all the evidence has been collected."
"We can fully ensure that any member of the bourgeoisie has Jewish ancestry, including those from the Juncker nobility." Heydrich's report greatly satisfied Strasser; although the knife lacked ideology, it exhibited considerable initiative. The Stasi not only proved that the bourgeoisie behind the Social Democratic Party had Jewish ancestry but also demonstrated that the Juncker bourgeoisie possessed Jewish ancestry as well, exceeding the task's requirements.
"It is truly wonderful to have a clever and obedient subordinate," Strasser thought to himself. Indeed, those who have been tested by history are all talented individuals. "Führer, when will we launch our attack on the Jewish capitalists?"
Heidrich asked, besides being able to exceed expectations, if he could also understand his superiors' thoughts.
"Not yet, it's not time," Strasser waved his hand.
"I will be going on a mission to the Soviet Union in a few days. This information is confidential, so there should not be any major actions within the party for the time being."
"Leader, isn't it very dangerous for you to go abroad at this critical time?"
Heydrich was somewhat worried.
"This trip to the Soviet Union is essential; not going would be even more dangerous."
Strasser interrupted Heydrich, "Only Prime Minister Stresemann and I know about this matter, along with you. No one else is aware."
"Leader."
Heinrich Himmler felt somewhat moved; he did not expect Strasser to trust him so much.
Strasser looked at Himmler's expression with great satisfaction; this was the effect he wanted. Sometimes, winning people's hearts is very important.
"After I leave Berlin, all party affairs will be decided by Chairman Stresemann, and you must follow his orders.
In addition, keep a close watch on the Social Democratic Party. If they make any moves, take out a few minor figures as a warning to them."
Strasser advised, although according to the news from France, the French Army would not be able to launch an attack for quite some time, and the Social Democratic Party should not act rashly before then.
However, to be on the safe side, Strasser decided to make an example out of someone.
"Yes, Führer," Heydrich assured Strasser.
Strasser looked at Heydrich in front of him, but he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He certainly knew that leaving Berlin at this critical juncture was not ideal, but Germany was now isolated and helpless, and assistance had to be sought. Even if Britain did not support France, it would be impossible for them to send troops to support Germany; other countries were even less likely to oppose France.
Germany could only face France's attack alone, with only two hundred thousand troops at their disposal, and more than half of the forces still operating at World War I levels. They were up against the numerically superior First Army of Europe.
Without seeking support from the Soviet Union, it would be very difficult for Germany to withstand France's offensive.
However, Strasser did not regret his decision; having chosen to take on the entrenched interests within the country, he had to confront this situation.
He will not surrender to the capitalists like Hitler, absolutely not!
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