2535 Negotiation 2
Secondly, once the negotiations are fooled by the Russians, then Americans who recognize the Russian Provisional Government can make a fuss about this, for example, asking the German government to retain the leadership of Korninov and others over the original army and the organization of this army. After all, the latter is the government. Even if it is an exiled government, the Germans cannot easily disband Denikin's army. This is not a question of whether it works, but a question of face. The German government needs to completely break up the other party in the future. The premise of breaking up the other party is to make them from official organizations to non-governmental organizations, but then use them one by one!
"This premise is really unfriendly." Korninov wanted to be tough, but thinking about his current state, let's forget it...
"In fact, no matter how you view us, whether you regard us as a government or as a civil organization, one thing remains unchanged, that is, we have something to ask for each other, and we hold most of the legacy of the Tsarist Russian Empire, whether it is military, political or economic, this is not the premise of whether your country accepts it or not. Therefore, this time we are actually a transaction, we are conducting an equal transaction, we use our wealth and efforts to serve your country, and your country provides us with shelter and materials needed! We all have a common enemy, we should be allies, not enemies, so it is obviously not worthy of your treatment of us as an almsman or judge." At this moment, Denikin finally spoke! After abandoning all hypocritical cover-up, only interest relationships remain between the two sides!
"Although it is very explicit, it saves a lot of trouble. We are all soldiers, so it's better to be straightforward! So good, tell us what you have and what you want!" Kariput said.
"300 tons of gold! I think all this can be enough to buy all of us, right? Following us, there are more than 70,000 troops and more than 180,000 people. We can directly purchase food, medicine, daily necessities, as well as weapons and ammunition needed by the army. We hope that you can provide us with these things at a fair price, because I know that you not only want to obtain gold, but you also need our swords and guns!" said Denikin.
"Have you never heard of what it means to be a market? Under the current circumstances, only we can provide you with the necessities of life. What we give you is hope for life. You must know that during the war, a Bavarian individual ration that costs only 2 marks can be sold for more than 10 marks on the front line, and even 25 marks in your army! That's great, give me a reason!" Kariput's words were full of cruelty!
"By the way, I don't understand what you said we need your swords and guns. As General Denikin, who had fought on the Eastern Front for more than two years, do you still suspect that our swords are not fast enough?" Kariput sneered.
"That's because of the equipment gap, our soldiers are more fearless and able to endure bad environments and pressures! The Cossacks are soldiers, and their military qualities are obvious to all." Denikin said. "I know that neither Germany nor Austro-Hungarian Empire, you have no intention of continuing to start a war. It's not that you are satisfied, but because you can't fight anymore, and you also suffer heavy losses in this war. Moreover, you cannot control the vaster areas, so you have established a puppet state."
Denikin, who had been forced into a desperate situation, also began to let himself go. Those words that might have stimulated the opponent were said one after another. This was a kind of venting and also a kind of temptation! He wanted to know if the Germans thought the same as themselves!
"Our combat effectiveness is indeed not as good as the German army, but compared to you, we have our own advantages. Our soldiers are very cheap. The cost of recruiting a Bavarian Legion soldier can hire 5 White soldiers, and you don't have to worry about the pension. We have irreconcilable hatred with the Soviet Union, and you don't like this government. If that's the case, why don't you support us? You provide arms and logistics bases, and we provide personnel."
"Don't look at our only 70,000 people now, but as long as we have weapons and food, I can completely expand my army to more than 100,000. We can even recruit troops from other places as the war wins, and it is not impossible for us to completely defeat our opponents. Then we will become allies." said Denikin.
"Haha, are you allies? Let's forget it. As for defeating the Soviet Union? This is simply impossible." Kariput said in his heart.
"Our first requirement is very simple. We provide us with what we need at parity. Whether from the interests of both of us or humanitarianism, doing so will not cause any loss to your country." Denikin said at last. In fact, this issue is the most irrelevant to other issues that Denikin will discuss, but it is the first problem to be solved. After all, there is still a problem of eating more than 250,000 people that need to be solved!
"This reason is OK," Kariput's words relieved the Russians. "But it's still a little worse than our expectations."
"Since you are always thinking about the Russian people who accompany you, then if some of them are willing to join a certain country's nationality, then you shouldn't stop it?" Kariput asked. Yes, the first goal that Germany has to choose is those with skills or professional knowledge. These people are much more valuable than simple gold and silver! Moreover, the Germans have even listed a directory and have made plans for those who need to buy them!
Bavaria and Austro-Hungary do not want to accept too many Russians. After all, this may cause serious ethnic problems in the future. However, for receiving technicians and intellectuals who do not have a proportion of 5%, the pressure is very small, and these people can quickly be transformed into productivity, which is very beneficial for the recovery of the economies of the two countries!
"But some of them hold important positions in my army and the provisional government! You may not recognize the legitimacy of our government, but as a political group, our operations require relevant talents. From this perspective, we absolutely do not agree with your poaching action. This is very unfriendly. And it will directly weaken our combat effectiveness and strength, which is also harmful to your country!" said Denikin.
Chapter completed!