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"That's all?" Stalin frowned: "Have you ever heard of the information that the Kuomintang is using uranium to make secret weapons?"

"I've heard of it. It was said to be a super engine for a while, and it was a super bomb for a while!"

"But our Soviet scientists told me that uranium can neither be used to make bombs nor engines, but can only be used to make porcelain...or there are secrets in this uranium that we don't know!"

"I see. We will find a way to find out. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. We can always find out."

Stalin smiled: "That would be great. If uranium is really useful for making secret weapons, we communists should try it too, don't you think so?" He paused, then said: "In the next few days, the Far East There may be a major turning point in the situation, I hope that the Chinese Volunteers can be in place as soon as possible, and prepare to launch a counter-offensive, we must strive to recapture Nikolayevsk before winter comes!"

"A major turning point?" Zhou Enlai was stunned for a moment, and seeing Stalin's confident look, he asked, "Can you reveal it? It's good for us to have a bottom line in our hearts."

A trace of coldness flashed in Stalin's eyes, and he said, "The Russian Empress! The Russian Empress is about to die!"

Chapter 0686 open secret (five) allies ah!ally

The train rumbled forward, and inside the double-glazed blue steel carriage, there was silence.There is only a slight shaking feeling. Compared with the feeling of driving on domestic railways, this place already feels like working in one's own office.Luo Yaoguo turned on the desk lamp above his seat.He buried himself in the documents, and used a pen to record something in his notebook from time to time. He was completely absorbed in his own work, and he didn't even notice that Li Zeng Qi walked across to him and sat down.I don't know how long I've been here, but when Luo Yaoguo raised his head, he saw Zeng Qi looking at him with a smile: "Brother Fuwen, you are so busy with your daily affairs, even when you visit secretly, you have a lot of business to deal with, even if I When I was prime minister, I was not as busy as you."

Luo Yaoguo was on his way to Italy now, and Hitler still wanted to bring this "naturally dumb" ally into the "Anti-Comintern Pact", so he dragged Luo Yaoguo to accompany him to visit Florence.Although Italy's performance in World War II was the object of ridicule and satire by later generations, in this era, the paper tiger has not been exposed. This country with the world's sixth largest navy and said to be the world's third largest army seems to be a bit useful .Perhaps Hitler was counting on Mussolini's antiquated navy to deal with the British and French Mediterranean fleets?

Luo Yaoguo rubbed his eyes, put down the document in his hand, and said with a smile, "How long has Brother Mu Han been here? I was really too focused for a while, and I didn't even notice you were here. By the way, the international authorities are concerned about Italy Do you have any views on joining the agreement? Especially Britain and France."

Zeng Qi smiled and said: "Britain has nothing to do with it. Of course, the mighty British Empire doesn't care about Italy's navy. France seems to be dissatisfied, but there is no big reaction, but Austria's domestic reaction is a bit fierce. , Hitler seems to be very interested in the establishment of a Greater Germany..." Natalie quietly brought tea and snacks to the two of them, then quietly retreated, Luo Yaoguo picked up the teacup, took a sip, and raised his head Looking at Zeng Qi: "Mr. Muhan, Stalin seems to be trying to divide our alliance recently. Do you think Poland will be pulled over by him? And Japan, Stalin should have the same means, right?"

Zeng Qi thought for a while, then nodded slowly.This middle-aged man, who is only in his forties, is in the golden years of his life. He is not only full of energy, but also very quick in thinking: "It is hard to say about the situation in Poland. This nation is very strange. They talk about history and Politics can be very clever, but they are very arrogant and completely ignore the facts. Now Germany and the Soviet Union are industrialized imperialist countries, while Poland still seems to be stuck in the middle ages, but the Poles I have met except your Nata Li, they all think that Poland is stronger than the Soviet Union and Germany! As for Japan... Stalin will definitely find a way to win them over, and as long as the price is right, the Japanese will definitely betray us. It’s short-sighted, but they are afraid to fight us at the moment, which I’m basically sure, the Japanese are not so forgetful.”

"Hahaha...Brother Mu Han is right, they are not that forgetful, I know that too. And they will not dare in the future!" Of course, Luo Yaoguo will not forget that after the little Japan in his previous life was punished by the Yankees, when The younger brother who has been here for 60 years.Now, only two years have passed since the 9.18 War, and the scars of the Japanese have not healed, so the pain should not be forgotten.

"In the future?" Zeng Qi shook his head slightly: "It's hard to say in the future. If we and the Soviet Union are inextricably linked, they might stab us in the back."

Luo Yaoguo said softly: "No, we won't be in an inextricable fight with the Soviet Union, and I believe that Japan will not dare to think about it at that time, because we have a secret weapon!" He tapped on the table The stack of papers on it.

"This is... the procurement list for what kind of U project?" Zeng Qi picked up a document and looked at it, and laughed loudly: "Luo Fuwen, Luo Fuwen, I really don't know what you are going to do, isn't this secret weapon Should it be kept secret? How did you make it known to everyone? Is there any secret at all?"

Luo Yaoguo shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "My secret weapon is not afraid that others will know, but I am afraid that others will not know. By the way, how is the investigation of that scientist named Fermi going? Is it possible to let him work in China? "

"Is it Enrique Fermi? He is a member of the Royal Italian Academy of Sciences and a professor at the University of Rome. We once sent people to lobby him and paid him a high salary, but his current research interest is what kind of neutron bombards atoms to Create artificial radioactive phenomena instead of studying isolated isotopes."

Luo Yaoguo sighed softly. This Fermi married a Jewish wife and opposed fascism. Historically, he went to the United States to serve the Manhattan Project. It seems that someone needs to keep an eye on him...

"Fuwen, Chancellor Hitler invites you to his box. Mr. Ciano is also there. He got on the train in Vienna." Natalie pushed the door open and walked in at this moment: "They want to discuss with you about Italy. Specific conditions for joining the Anti-Comintern Pact."

"Okay." Luo Yaoguo put away the documents on the table, put them in a briefcase, and handed them to Zeng Qi for safekeeping.Then he changed into the very elegant uniform of the Marshal of the Chinese National Defense Forces, and then went to the carriage where Hitler was with Natalie.

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Galaiazzo Ciano is a rather handsome and elegant Italian handsome guy, with slightly melancholy brown eyes, a high nose, wearing a well-tailored suit, and very elegant demeanor.When Luo Yaoguo and Natalie walked into the carriage, Mussolini's fast-paced son-in-law stood up to greet him with a smile on his face.

"Your Excellency Marshal, it is an honor to meet you in Italy. I hope you have a good time in Italy. I think you will like this country." Ciano said.

Luo Yaoguo and Ciano have known each other for a long time, because Ciano is the former Italian ambassador to China, and also a star-like figure at the high society parties in Wuhan.Although Luo Yaoguo had always been opposed to allowing Italy, a burden, to join the "Anti-Comintern Pact", Hitler insisted on it repeatedly, and it was not easy for him to refute the dictator's face.At this time, Italy's joining was a foregone conclusion, so Luo Yaoguo changed his previous indifferent attitude towards Italy, warmly stretched out his arms, hugged Ciano, and said with a smile: "Hi, Qi It's an honor to see you again, Mr. Arno."

"Please sit down, Field Marshal." Unlike Ciano's respectful attitude, Hitler only bowed slightly, looking a little arrogant. Perhaps he wanted to show that he was the leader of the alliance through this gesture.Seeing that Luo Yaoguo and Natalie sat down, he raised his finger to Ciano again, and said with a smile: "Just now I have negotiated some details of the alliance with Mr. Ciano, and I hope to hear your opinion again. "

"Please tell me, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Luo Yaoguo was still smiling, as if he recognized Hitler's position as the leader of the alliance.

Hitler cleared his throat, clenched his hands, leaned forward and said: "The German Empire and the Republic of China should recognize the Kingdom of Italy's control over the Mediterranean Sea and support the Kingdom of Italy's claim to Abyssinia; Austria's request; the Kingdom of Italy will participate in a series of actions against the Soviet Union by the German Empire and the Republic of China; the Kingdom of Italy will send volunteers to participate in the Far East War. Marshal Luo, do you agree with these conditions?"

Luo Yaoguo frowned, this Hitler really liked to cook raw rice and then discuss it with his allies.But he still nodded and said: "These conditions are acceptable, but..." He paused for a while, and then asked calmly: "I want to know what Italy can use to control the Mediterranean? Does Italy have anything in this regard?" Specific plans? For example, plans to build more and more advanced warships and aircraft. Also, I want to know about Italy's war preparation plan. When will you be ready for war?"

Hearing this question, Ciano was slightly surprised. He thought for a moment before slowly saying: "Italy has the sixth largest navy in the world. We now have four battleships, and we plan to start construction of two ships with an empty displacement of 35000 tons. The Vittorio Veneto-class battleship is expected to be completed in 1938."

"Where is the aircraft carrier? Mr. Ciano, you should know the situation of the South China Sea battle?" Luo Yaoguo interrupted Ciano.

"But the Mediterranean Sea is a very narrow sea area, there is no room for an aircraft carrier." Although he was roughly interrupted by the other party, Ciano still looked polite.

"Mr. Ciano." Luo Yaoguo looked into those somewhat melancholy brown eyes, and said in a solemn and serious tone: "If Italy really wants to go to war, please do everything possible to strengthen its war preparations. I predict that the war against the Soviet Union will start in 1938." happened, and in 1939, because of the division of the spoils, maybe we will be in a state of hostility with some powerful Western countries! I mean maybe! If there is such a day, will Italy control the Mediterranean by then?"

Ciano's elegant smile disappeared, replaced by a surprised expression, and he looked at Hitler.The German Chancellor tapped his finger on the table lightly, without any expression on his face: "This is just the fastest situation. I think Italy should also be prepared? It is very important for us for the Italian navy to control the Mediterranean Sea." Important. As for aircraft carriers, I think Italy should have at least one or two? If you don’t have the technology in this area, we and China can provide it.”

"There are also reserves of strategic materials, especially oil reserves. I hope that Italy can reserve at least 1939 million tons of oil before 300." Luo Yaoguo added: "There may be a period of time after the war, and Italy will not be able to import oil."

Ciano closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then nodded, opened his eyes, and showed a charming Italian smile: "I understand what the Prime Minister and the Marshal mean, and Italy will make all the necessary preparations to undertake a duty of allies."

Regarding this ambiguous statement, Luo Yaoguo still felt very uneasy, but before he raised any objections, the German chancellor was already satisfied, and began to talk endlessly about the glorious history of ancient Rome and the division of the world between China, Germany and Italy Here comes a beautiful vision... I don’t know if it was intentional, but the future head of the German Empire never mentioned another ally - Poland.A bad feeling began to hang over Luo Yaoguo's heart, apparently Poland's wavering attitude had offended Hitler!

For Luo Yaoguo, there was nothing worth mentioning during his trip to Italy in the next few days, because he visited in secret, so many public activities could not be shown, and he could only be in the famous Pitti Palace in Florence Discuss some minor military cooperation projects with Italian dignitaries, and finally attend the signing ceremony of the "Anti-Comintern Pact" in Italy on July 7.Although the Italians were very sincere when they signed the military cooperation agreement, Luo Yaoguo didn't have too high hopes for how much they could fulfill. The current efforts are just to do their best. Maybe the war will be accepted very smoothly. There is no need for this ally to contribute.Of course, even if there is any delay, it will be Hitler and Germany who will be unlucky.

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While Luo Yaoguo was secretly visiting Italy, Zhou Enlai had already finished his secret visit to the Soviet Union, returned to Baotou, got off the plane, and got into the car with Mao Zedong who came to greet him at the airport.

"Runzhi, I got a piece of news from Stalin, he said: 'The Empress of Russia is going to die', what do you think?" Zhou Enlai said.

"What?" Hearing this news that seemed to have nothing to do with the CCP, Mao Zedong raised his eyebrows unconsciously.Of course he knew that the Russian empress was Anastasia, who was only 30 years old this year, far from old age, and he had never heard of any illness she had.But why did Stalin say that?After sorting out his thoughts slightly, he suddenly thought of something: "Japan! Could it be Japan! Well, according to the information from Vladivostok, the relationship between this empress and Luo Yaoguo is a bit ambiguous, so Wang Zhongyi dare not get rid of her. And Luo Yaoguo is not that ruthless...so Japan must kill her, no, it should be some kind of secret agreement between Japan and Stalin! From this point of view, our sending troops to aid the Soviet Union is the right way to go, this Stalin is really not a fuel-efficient lights!"

"Hmm!" After listening to Mao Zedong's analysis, Zhou Enlai frowned slightly, and asked again: "Then do you think that Japan will join hands with the Soviet Union to fight against the Kuomintang?"

"This." Hearing Zhou Enlai's question.Mao Zedong paused for a moment.Then he said slowly: "I don't think so. If Japan wants to tear themselves apart from the Kuomintang, they don't need to use the disgraceful means of assassinating the queen. And the last 9.18 war has taught Japan enough lessons. Their The navy is also badly weakened...Without maritime superiority, not only will Japan not be able to defeat the Kuomintang, but it will also be difficult to preserve its homeland. Unless the Soviet Union is determined to launch a full-scale invasion to cooperate with Japan, Japan will undoubtedly lose. Enlai, do you think Stalin has this any intention?"

Zhou Enlai pondered and shook his head: "No, although the Soviets wanted us to launch a revolutionary war, they showed no signs of fighting with the Kuomintang. Besides, the situation in the Soviet Union could not support such a war. It seems that Japan and the Soviet Union only It's just a conspiracy. It may be that Japan assassinated Empress Anastasia, and then disintegrated them while the White Russian army was leaderless. The Soviet Union ceded a little more territory to Japan in return, and the Kuomintang did not have the Russian Empress and the White Russian regime. Naturally, a signboard will not be able to gain a foothold in the Soviet Far East! At that time, the Soviet Union will climb out of the quagmire of the Far East war."

"Well, your analysis makes sense." After listening to Zhou Enlai's analysis, Mao Zedong paused for a moment, and said slowly: "But it seems that the end of the Far East War is not good for us? Although the Soviet Union can climb out of the quagmire and rest assured Domestic construction, but at the same time, isn’t the Kuomintang also freed from the Far East War? Will they focus on the country at that time? And without the Far East War...it will not be so easy for us to leverage on development Well. Enlai, do you think we can pass the news of the Japanese Soviet Union to Luo Yaoguo through the two channels of Qu Ying and Li Shuning? By the way, I will ask him for something in return."

Zhou Enlai nodded. Now it is the Kuomintang, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Belarus. The CCP is in between the Kuomintang and the Soviet Union. It can please the two sides—sending troops to the Soviet Union to please the Soviet Union. At the same time, it can sell Soviet intelligence to the Kuomintang!If the Far East War is over, it is likely that the CCP and the Kuomintang will be at odds again...

"Blyuchel's army abandoned Amursk last night and withdrew to Khabarovsk. He was defeated by the White Russian army! Now it's our volunteer army's turn." Mao Zedong mentioned the latest situation of the Far East War at this time , he said: "Do you think Luo Yaoguo can find a way to give us some water? It's a reward?"

"That's what I mean too." Zhou Enlai smiled: "Stalin also entrusted one thing. The Kuomintang seems to have invested a lot of money in a secret weapon program recently. It seems that it has something to do with uranium. They want us. Help with the investigation, Runzhi, do you think we should ask Qu Ying to stop by and ask Luo Yaoguo? See if we can reveal a little secret to us."

"Secret?" Mao Zedong smiled wryly: "No one seems to know this secret? Well, I suspect that this whole thing is another scam by Luo Yaoguo! But let Qu Ying ask."

Chapter 0687 The Open Secret ([-]) The Queen's Plan

On July 7th, Luo Yaoguo, who had just returned to Berlin, stood at the entrance of the magnificent ballroom of the Kaiserhof Hotel, gloomyly scanning the scene in the ballroom: the ballroom was surrounded by dancers in costumes, and on the stage was hung a trio of the Russian Empire. The color flag and the yellow and black flag of the Romanov dynasty, and the words "Russia Aid Campaign" made of gold leaf were hung above the head of the orchestra.Meat, lettuce, cheese, and pastries were placed on two huge cold-serve tables, and many laughing guests gathered in front of them.

Empress Anastasia was also in this ballroom, surrounded by a group of gorgeously dressed White Russian nobles, her breasts were all exposed except for a pair of diamond necklaces.The empress seemed a little excited, she kept looking around, and when she saw Luo Yaoguo, she jumped up and down to greet her.

"Ah, here comes my lord marshal! My dear, your eyes look like bells."

"I'm looking for an assassin!" Luo Yaoguo hugged the empress, and whispered in her ear: "Someone is going to kill you! My empress! How dare you show up in public like this, didn't you receive my telegram? "

"Well, I got it, but I want to know who is going to kill me? Could it be you?" The blond empress giggled, holding Luo Yaoguo's arm, and walked into the ballroom. He said nonchalantly: "My private plane crashed on the way back to Vladivostok from Nikolaevsk at noon yesterday! So rumors abounded in Vladivostok, except for Alexander the Great, Karen Sky, Denikin and a few others, no one knows that I am not on that plane! So I have to show up in public now to let everyone know that I am still alive." She looked behind Luo Yaoguo again as she spoke : "Where is Natalie Leshinskaya? Where has she been?"

"She has returned to Poland, and together with Ciano and Ribbentrop went to save her hopeless motherland."

Anastasia dragged Luo Yaoguo to the dance floor, and the two of them began to dance lightly. The queen's dance steps were beautiful, but Luo Yaoguo's dance steps were very stiff. He even stepped on the queen's feet a few times, which made the Russian queen mad. There were bursts of laughter.

"Honey, didn't your Natalie teach you how to dance?" the queen giggled.