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"Goodbye, Comrade Bukharin, safe travels!"
At Berlin Airport, Strasser and Goebbels waved farewell to the Chairman of the Communist International.
Under their gaze, Bukharin boarded the plane, and with a loud roar, the aircraft trailed a long white smoke as it gradually shrank into a black dot and disappeared into the clouds.
"Leader, why should we help Bukharin seize power?" Goebbels asked, somewhat confused. He was not familiar with the internal affairs of the Soviet Union, so he did not understand why Strasser wanted to intervene in the internal struggles of the Soviet Union. "Actually, this is two questions."
Strasser decided to give Goebbels a good lesson. "We do intend to help Bukharin, but we have no plans to assist him in seizing power." "If we have no intention of helping him seize power, then why cooperate with him?"
Goebbels A small head full of big doubts.
"Don't just look at the surface impact in everything, Joseph.
By cooperating with Bukharin, we can join the Comintern while retaining autonomy, and then expand our influence on other country in the future through the Comintern.
In addition, we request that Bukharin help arrange for the incoming personnel to also act as spies, providing us with intelligence on the Soviet Union. This is very important, after all, it is relatively easy to infiltrate England and France, but the Cheka of the Soviet Union is very formidable, and it is not so easy to infiltrate." Goebbels nodded, but then became somewhat worried.
"However, Bukharin already knows that we have arranged for personnel to enter the Soviet Union, so isn't our intelligence network essentially transparent now?"
"There's no need to worry about this issue. Although Bukharin knows the list of personnel, he absolutely wouldn't dare to disclose the spy's activities. Otherwise, without Stalin taking action, he would be taken out by the highest court of the Soviet Union on charges of treason.
Moreover, if he dies, then no one will know about our intelligence network."
"Strasser" said confidently, feeling that he had everything under control.
Of course, the most important point that "Strasser" did not tell "Goebbels" was that he was helping "Bukharin" not to help him gain power.
After all, "Strasser" needed an industrialized Soviet Union; the Soviet Navy had to develop into a force stronger than ever in history, which could not be achieved with an agriculturally advanced Soviet Union.
The seventh naval force in the world is far from matching the vast size of the Soviet Union. With the Soviet Union's production capacity and Germany's technology, the complete elimination of resistance in Europe and the integration of all European resources will make it possible to land in the UK and the US in no time. However, it must be said that the key to the Soviet Union's desire to develop its navy lies in its strategic objectives. After all, the Soviet Union is a traditional land power, and if the goal is to maintain its dominance, naval development is not their priority.
However, if it is to export revolution, then the navy would be very useful. After World War I, the independence movements of the British Empire's colonies surged, with everyone clamoring for independence. If the Soviet Union could develop a fleet capable of rivaling the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom and go out to liberate those colonies, as soon as the royal forces arrived, Strasser believed that the colonies would surely welcome them with open arms.
However, convincing the Soviet Union to adjust its strategic focus is not an easy task. Historically, that leader, Joseph Stalin, was not an easy person to deal with. If Strasser wants to achieve Soviet-German cooperation in the future, he must satisfy Stalin's appetite by including not only the Baltic States and all of Eastern Poland but also Germany's important oil-producing region, Romania, and key metal supplier, Turkey, into the fold.
Without resources, Germany's war machine completely relies on the Soviet Union. Strasser cannot tolerate having Germany's lifeline in the hands of the Soviet Union; it's no different from handing over one's own vulnerabilities to someone else. Even though he knows there is oil in the Middle East, when they will be able to seize it remains uncertain.
Moreover, with the extraction technology of this era, it is likely to be a long time before oil can be produced. Therefore, Stalin becoming the leader of the Soviet Union does not align with Germany's interests. Strasser hopes that the next leader of the Soviet Union, in addition to supporting industrialization, will also vigorously develop the Soviet Navy and have a mindset more aligned with Trotsky's concept of world revolution.
This way, he could persuade the Soviet Union to "liberate" India, "liberate" West Asia, and even "liberate" the Far East, turning the idea of dividing the legacy of the British Empire into reality.
As for whether Bukharin could succeed, Strasser was completely indifferent and even opposed it. However, in his view, with Bukharin's political skills, he would not be able to defeat Stalin.
As long as there is no self-help, Bukharin will not be able to achieve the final victory. "History has proven that the two countries, Soviet-German, cannot achieve victory against the Capitalism camp on their own. We must unite. In the face of a common enemy, all socialists should unite, abandon all prejudices, concentrate their strength, and only then can they achieve the final victory."
Strasser provided his final summary, while Goebbels listened attentively and took out his notebook to record Strasser's words. This was part of Goebbels' recent compilation of "Strasser Quotes."
The year 1927 was a year of economic recovery for countries around the world, and the signing of the Treaty of Locarno ensured peace and stability in Europe.
Anglo-French loosened the noose around Germany's neck, and with the support of the United States, the recovering economy of Germany wisely chose not to cause trouble anymore.
Seeing that property security could be ensured, capital from various countries returned to the continent of Europe, and various enterprises emerged like mushrooms after the rain.
The old enterprises regained their positions, and everything seemed to be on a stable and positive track.
No one cares, a company from Germany has started acquiring various inconspicuous small enterprises.
The company, called Gregor, has acquired enterprises covering various industries, but without exception, they are all just starting out or on the brink of bankruptcy.
Acquiring these enterprises naturally didn't cost much, so it didn't cause any waves in the huge acquisition market either.
Meanwhile, Strasser was also busy; the reform of the army could not be paused for a moment. He fully staffed the newly formed division under his command and trained them in mechanized warfare tactics.
In terms of weaponry, Krupp Company dominated a large portion of the domestic arms market with its advanced weapons and excellent manufacturing methods. Strasser did not neglect those who supported him; now, Krupp Company had become the largest arms manufacturer in Germany.
Of course, the treatment of workers at the Krupp Company is the best in Germany, which is why it can attract a large number of skilled talents. Strasser demanded that Krupp strictly implement the Eight-Hour Workday and adopt a three-shift production system, which created tens of thousands of jobs in Germany. This significantly increased the support for the ethnic group Labour Party among the proletariat. After all, no matter how appealing other parties' promises may sound, they are merely empty promises, while the ethnic group Labour Party offers tangible benefits. The support for the ethnic group Labour Party began to rise steadily across the country.
As for your question about whether Krupp himself has any opinions, he is a member of the ethnic group and the Labour Party, a loyal supporter of the Führer, so how could he have any objections to the Führer's directives? Furthermore, Strasser's stormtroopers would not allow Krupp to have any dissenting views. In the face of such immense power, capital can only remain in a subordinate position; when Strasser moves east, they dare not move west.
Of course, this is also thanks to the efforts of Dr. Goebbels, the deputy chairman and minister of propaganda of the Labour Party, who, despite being busy with work, still finds time to give speeches across the country, especially in areas where the Labour Party's influence is weak.
To attract the audience, Goebbels deliberately arranges the speeches in densely populated areas and invites the largest local political parties to attend.
Whether they are right-wing or left-wing parties, Goebbels sharply ridicules and mercilessly taunts them as soon as he takes the stage, using the most vicious language he can think of to attack them.
The furious opponents naturally would not obediently allow Goebbels to speak; they directly stood up and engaged in a heated debate with him, even coming to blows. If it weren't for Rom's stormtroopers providing protection nearby, Goebbels would have likely been beaten to death.
Of course, the effect was significant, as Goebbels frequently made headlines in the local newspapers due to the street brawls. With extensive exposure, people also learned that a new party had emerged in Germany, and this party held considerable influence in Congress.
Out of curiosity, people naturally came to listen to Goebbels' speeches. Under Goebbels' passionate voice and provocative language, many further understood the ideas of the ethnic group and the Labour Party, and even chose to join. In addition, Strasser demanded that each Party branch have its own radio station and newspaper, using these media to vigorously promote the thoughts and principles of the ethnic group and the Labour Party, laying a solid foundation for future power acquisition.
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