I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 850 Brain Circuit

After borrowing money from Britain and the United States to pay off Russia's war reparations, Japan completely turned to Britain and the United States and resumed industrialization.

The combat effectiveness demonstrated by the Gao Ri Corps during the World War allowed the whole world to see Japan's war potential.

Considering that Japan once pushed Russia into a desperate situation in the Russo-Japanese War, Japan is more valuable for investment for Britain and the United States.

After asking Andre, George learned that Japan had formed eight divisions based on the Gaori Corps, equipped with a full set of British equipment, and had received 100 Renault tanks, and its ambitions were rapidly expanding.

While building its armored forces, Japan was also rebuilding its navy, purchasing retired warships from Britain and the United States, and it already had the ability to build cruisers on its own.

Speaking of Japanese cruisers, we have to thank the Japanese engineers and skilled workers trained by Russian shipyards.

"In order to save costs, our shipyard in Amur hired a large number of Korean and Japanese workers. Many hard-working and studious workers obtained engineer certification, and some even obtained Russian citizenship."

Andre's feelings towards Japan are more complicated and he is not as extremely hostile as George.

George's feelings towards Japan, combined with his hatred towards Japan, Russia and the Chinese, are unforgettable from two lifetimes.

For Andrei, Japan has already paid the price for the damage it caused to Russia in the Russo-Japanese War. Combined with Japan's contribution to the economic development of the Amur region, Andrei even has some sympathy for Japan's current situation.

Nagasaki, Japan, still has a base for the Russian Pacific Fleet.

Here we have to admit that Japan’s obedience caused a large number of Amur officials to lose their vigilance.

Even some Chinese officials do not have a deep enough understanding of the nature of the Japanese.

Only then did George realize that Amur's condition was more serious than he had imagined.

Soon, George's fears were confirmed.

A fighter jet that Japan test-flew last month was clearly beyond the level of Japan's military industry.

After an in-depth investigation, Alpha discovered that a Japanese engineer from Siberia Airlines packaged and sold relevant technologies of Russian aircraft engines to related Japanese companies.

Siberia Airlines' regulations are still very complete. In order to maintain Russia's technological advantage, the aircraft exported by Russia, even the aircraft purchased by allies, especially the maintenance and repair of the aircraft engines, must be completed by engineers sent by Siberia Airlines, and no other people are allowed to watch during the maintenance and repair period.

This is also a helpless move.

Although today’s aircraft engines have reached certain technical barriers, their structures are still not complex enough, and there will not yet be a future aircraft engine that you cannot build even if you are given a drawing.

Fortunately, the technology leaked by the Japanese engineers belonged to the civilian field, and the most advanced military engines were completely inaccessible to foreign engineers.

Even so, it is enough to sound the alarm for Siberia Airlines.

Russia is still too kind and should learn from the United States and set up a glass ceiling for these groups that pose potential threats.

“Will this affect Russia’s attractiveness?”

Vasily is worried that the existence of the glass ceiling will affect Russia's reputation.

Russia's slogan is equality and fairness for all. Whether you are German or Japanese, as long as you come to Russia, you can realize your social value.

Once a glass ceiling is set up, people with real abilities will become doubtful.

“The British have never admitted to imposing a blockade on Russia either.”

George hopes that Vasily understands that glass is transparent and although it cannot be seen, it really exists.

“Just because no one is discussing it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Can an Indian become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?”

George's bad taste came into play. If Queen Victoria knew that an Indian became the Prime Minister of Britain, she would probably jump out of her coffin in anger.

"Okay, whatever you want. Siberia Airlines is yours anyway."

Vasily didn't care. Although he also owned shares in Siberia Airlines, compared with George, it was negligible.

George would not make a big fuss about it and let everyone know about it. After all, it would not sound good if it were made public.

George also paid great attention to the fighter planes targeting Japan.

After reading Alpha's assessment report, George felt a little relieved.

The performance of Japanese fighter jets is at most 40 percent of that of Russian fighter jets.

Although the Japanese engineer who leaked the information was executed for treason, the disturbance caused by this incident in Amur became increasingly serious.

Since the end of the Russo-Japanese War, less than a hundred Japanese have obtained Russian citizenship.

During the same period, more than 100,000 Chinese people obtained Russian citizenship.

Not only are there many Chinese people, but they also have a high social status. Chinese people can be found in many important jobs.

After the Japanese engineer was executed, someone in Amur proposed to expel all Japanese engineers and workers, including those of Japanese descent who had already become Russian citizens.

It also raises a question: should the Chinese be expelled?
For Russia, Chinese and Japanese are almost the same. The Japanese have always regarded themselves as students of the Chinese. In the East Asian cultural circle, in recent years there have been signs of some people occupying the magpie's nest and considering themselves orthodox.

George published the article directly in the Amur Daily to avoid exaggeration.

George still had prestige in Amur and the dispute was quickly settled.

But George's article raises a new question.

Since we should not expand the issue of excluding new immigrants, should Russia's ongoing rectification also avoid being expanded?

Before George had time to respond to this question, Italy rejected all the conditions of the Abyssinian Empire and formally invaded Abyssinia, and the Second Italo-Abyssinian War broke out.

Half a month ago, Italy and the Abyssinian Empire began negotiations under the mediation of Britain, France, Russia and Germany.

While negotiating, Italy continued to increase its troops, and the size of its forces in the area around Abyssinia quickly reached 30.

After completing the troop deployment, Mussolini couldn't wait to launch the war.

Although Russia did not lend a helping hand to the Abyssinian Empire, it also firmly opposed Italy's invasion.

"As a permanent member of the League of Nations, if the Kingdom of Italy cannot protect its own interests, then there is no need for the League of Nations to exist!"

Mussolini came to the League of Nations in person and explained to it the reasons for provoking the war.

"The Abyssinian Empire is a formal member of the League of Nations. The League of Nations should safeguard the interests of all member states. The Italian invasion must be stopped immediately!"

Tefaye was filled with grief and indignation, and power politics was vividly demonstrated at this moment.

"Your so-called self-interest is based on the harm of the Abyssinian Empire. This reason is not valid."

Andre did not agree with Mussolini's reasons.

If Mussolini's reasoning was valid, then Russia could also use it as an excuse to launch a war against the Kingdom of Italy. "You Russians seized Siberia from the Qing Empire, took away the Black Sea outlet from the Ottoman Empire, forcibly seized German territory, and used free trade to exploit other countries. You have no right to say this!"

Mussolini's words opened up many wounds, and even Putales' expression began to become unnatural.

"As a permanent member of the League of Nations, I propose that comprehensive sanctions be imposed on the Kingdom of Italy, which has actively invaded the Abyssinian Empire!"

Andre didn't waste time talking to Mussolini, the man was obviously crazy.

"agree!"

Tefaye screamed miserably.

"Seconded."

Alan is as calm as an ancient well.

"I object. We still need to investigate before we can confirm the cause of the war between the Kingdom of Italy and the Abyssinian Empire."

Edward also took a clear stance.

Perrier said nothing, and Edward said what he wanted to say.

"Very good, we will start voting now."

Andrei is sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, and as long as the voting phase begins, Russia will surely win.

Except for Britain and France, and a few dependent states, most countries were opposed to Italy's provocation of war.

Mussolini's reasons are totally untenable. If powerful countries can bully the weak, then most countries in the world will disappear.

"The Kingdom of Italy will not accept any injustice!"

Mussolini did not expect Russia's attitude to be so firm.

Mussolini was good at speculation. Based on Russia's interests, even if he did not approve of Italy's invasion of Abyssinia, he would not impose sanctions on Italy.

The United States has not joined the League of Nations and is not subject to its restrictions. If Russia imposes a blockade on Italy, it will only push Italy completely towards the United States.

I won’t talk about it here, there is also the traitor Britain within the League of Nations.

"Whether you accept it or not is not even within my consideration."

Andrei has received instructions from the country. Russia wants to establish a new international order, and this is the price it must pay.

Although Russia can certainly make profits from trade with Italy, this profit is not indispensable to Russia. The trade volume between Italy and Russia accounts for less than 5% of Russia's foreign trade volume.

It would be more beneficial for Russia to impose sanctions on Italy and make other countries truly realize Russia's determination to break the old order.

The voting result was as expected, with the League of Nations passing a resolution to impose sanctions on the Kingdom of Italy by an absolute majority.

While Mussolini left angrily, Edward and Perier, who had abstained from voting, were secretly delighted. They had finally won a round in the competition with Russia.

Polis had been prepared for this result. As soon as the League of Nations passed the resolution, it cut off the supply of oil and natural gas to the Kingdom of Italy.

Mussolini was also busy. Before he returned to Italy, the Italian Foreign Minister flew to the United States for a visit.

Not to mention how the Italians and Americans were scheming, after the vote, Tefaye took the initiative to find Andre, hoping to get a loan from Russia.

What Andre found ridiculous was that Tefaye wanted to use the loan from Russia to purchase weapons and equipment from Britain to resist the invasion of the Kingdom of Italy.

Tefaye's reason was that the Abyssinian army was already familiar with British equipment, and if it rashly replaced it with Russian equipment, it might not be able to adapt in a short period of time, which would in turn affect the combat effectiveness of the Abyssinian army.

Andre couldn't accept this reason.

Although Italy could not defeat Yugoslavia, it had no problem defeating the Abyssinian Empire.

In the First Italo-Argentinian War, the Italians were ill-prepared and sent only 1.8 troops.

Although Mussolini was rampant, he was still very cautious in using his troops. While he was stockpiling 30 people around the Abyssinian Empire, he was also mobilizing in Italy and was determined not to give up until he achieved his goal.

In this case, if Russia lends money to the Abyssinian Empire, not only the interest but even the principal may be lost.

Russia is still magnanimous. If Tefaye talks nicely, it would be no big deal for Russia to support the Abyssinian Empire with a batch of weapons and equipment. Even if Tefaye invests a lot of money, those idle Cossacks in Russia might voluntarily go to the Abyssinian Empire and fight against the Italian invasion together with the Abyssinians.

Borrowing money from Russia to buy equipment in the UK, Andre didn't know why Tefaye's train of thought was so weird.

"For God's sake, I can give you a batch of weapons in my personal name - wait, we may not serve the same God -"

Andre didn't even know what Tefaye's beliefs were.

Anyway, Eastern Orthodoxy and Christianity do not serve the same God.

Christianity serves Jesus, while Eastern Orthodoxy serves the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity.

Tefaye's expression is like constipation. Does this question matter?

Of course it matters.

If it wasn't important, Tefaye should have performed a live baptism for Andre.

"That involves the Russian position, so I can't give you an answer right now."

Andre finally remembered that he was just a messenger.

Since George has decided to sacrifice the Abyssinian Empire, he will certainly not waste his energy on Abyssinia.

Mussolini was too eager to demonstrate his military power and ignored the objective fact that the Kingdom of Italy had not yet completely conquered North Africa. He could not wait to launch an aggressive war against the Abyssinian Empire, which posed a huge hidden danger.

Russia wants to subvert not only Britain and France's colonial rule in Africa, but also Italy's colonies in North Africa, which are also within Russia's scope of concern.

Unlike the Abyssinians who were wavering between the two sides, the desert tribes in Italy's North African colonies actually paid real money to buy weapons and ammunition from Russia.

Compared with weapons and equipment of other countries, Russian weapons and equipment are characterized by simple structure, durability and powerful power.

Although both are hand grenades, the amount of explosives in British-made grenades and Russian-made grenades is comparable, their lethality is different. Russian-made grenades can release more shrapnel, are lighter in weight, easier to carry, and have a wider killing range.

Russian rifles are more popular in North Africa. They have a longer range, greater power, higher accuracy and are more advanced. After all, Britain and France are only willing to sell single-shot rifles to Africans.

Single-shot rifles have also been eliminated in Britain and France.

However, the British and French would rather restart the production lines and produce obsolete rifles than sell more advanced magazine-fed rifles to North Africa.

Italy only has one colony in Africa, and the rest are almost monopolized by Britain and France. Arming Africans is tantamount to asking for trouble.

(End of this chapter)